One wonders why Victoria Beckham felt the need to blow £1 million on a shopping trip in Milan when she is well established in London, also known as shoppers’ paradise. The spice girl turned style icon brought home loads of designer shoes, handbags and dresses but, as any central London estate agent can tell you, she could well have stayed in her home country.
Part of the reason why central London property is in demand is the area’s big city life conveniences such as close proximity to Oxford and Regent streets. Shopaholics and those who tend to spend flock to London to indulge their habit, particularly round this time of year.
All that clever consumers want for Christmas is some cash to keep for post festive season bargain-hunting at their favourite London shop. For the duration of January most department stores, designer outlets, high street shops and vintage boutiques cut their prices drastically. The endurance of crowds and queues is not ideal, but definitely worth acquiring five or six items for the price of one.