Is UK prime property making a comeback as a safe haven asset?

Cheap prime central London property is attracting overseas buyers, helping it regain its safe haven status

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Cautious investors have been flocking to so-called safe haven assets amid concerns about Trump tariffs and stock market volatility.

This has helped the gold price hit a record high but another asset may also be making a combat as a safe havenproperty.

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Marc Shoffman
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Marc Shoffman is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in business, personal finance and property. His work has appeared in print and online publications ranging from FT Business to The Times, Mail on Sunday and the i newspaper. He also co-presents the In For A Penny financial planning podcast.