Hongkongers turn to virtual reality to speed up UK property purchases as Covid-19 pandemic rules out in-person viewings

Buyers from Hong Kong are snapping up property in London at a faster pace to take advantage of the UK’s citizenship offer, with developers and agents garnering more sales from clients with the aid of virtual technology.Live video tours, video conferencing and virtual augmented reality apps were assisting Hongkongers to pick their property amid travel restrictions, they said, adding that this has allowed many to buy their homes before moving, helping them to save money on rent.“Recently we’ve…

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