London office space under offer hits highest level since 2007
Central London office space under offer is at its highest since 2007. What the rebound means for SMEs, rents and Grade A availability.
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Central London office space under offer is at its highest since 2007. What the rebound means for SMEs, rents and Grade A availability.
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The main statistics are as follows:
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