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‘People are deserting it’: why are London mansions struggling to sell?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Guardian
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What happened

For decades, the capital’s house prices raced ahead of the national average – but now they are falling in prime areas An elegant Georgian facade, a full-width balcony and an exclusive address in South Kensington just steps from the Natural History Mu…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:00:50 UTC.

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