
Whether they were driven out by high house prices or tempted away by the promise of a fresh start and a new way of life, tens of thousands of Londoners said goodbye to the capital last year. Together they bought almost 33,000 homes beyond the boroughs in the first six months of 2023 according to research from estate agent Hamptons.
Sure, many boomerang Londoners are returning to the capital but on the other hand, it means that prices are dropping in the commuter hot spots.