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Could I buy a Mayfair home?
While prices are falling in prime central London, with an average 10% discount, a Mayfair home still costs millions. The average UK house price was £291,000 in August 2023, so even with a discount, these properties remain far out of reach for most people. It's a buyer's market at the very top.
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