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More purchasers are considering UK properties for\u2026&#013;<br \/>\n&#013;<br \/>\nSource : South China Morning Post&#013;<br \/>\nRead more&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/business\/article\/3092164\/uks-offer-citizenship-path-hongkongers-reignites-demand-london-homes\" target=\"_blank\">UK\u2019s offer of a citizenship path for Hongkongers reignites demand for London homes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#013; The United Kingdom\u2019s offer of a path to citizenship for the holders of British 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