‘London is still very attractive, people still feel safe to invest their money here,’ GL P founder Giuliana La Pera Davies enthuses. Indeed, business has been good for the firm, which advises a wide range of global buyers. ‘We have a very eclectic range of global clients,’ says Giuliana. Husband James Davies has seen a surge in Turkish liberals and adds that discreet Italians are a force to be reckoned with: ‘ Europeans stay out of the headlines; they’re not as exciting for the media as the oligarchs or the brand name billionaires.’ The duo remains cautious: ‘Asking prices are inconsistent,’ they warn. ‘That’s where our experience comes in — understanding the intrinsic value of an opportunity.’