Billionaires from Middle East drive London property boom: The super-rich snap up capital's luxury homes as they hunt for new boltholes abroad and shield cash from effects of Iran war
American and Middle Eastern buyers are driving a London property boom after over £1billion of super-prime homes were snapped up in the first half of 2026.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jul 22, 2026, 4:56 AM UTC
- Coverage area: World
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