Amid all this frenetic activity, there is a danger of overstretching the brand.

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Matthew Reeve of south London estate agent Mercer Taylor advises against overstretching yourself, suggesting a slush fund is needed to run the property efficiently.

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Investors should be cautious about overstretching themselves.

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