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29 March, a day to be celebrated as one of the stages in the easing of lockdown, is also a day to be celebrated for the 150th birthday of the Royal Albert Hall. The grand old elliptical masterpiece, the final piece of Prince Albert’s Great Exhibition vision, is 150 years old. There were probably people at its opening by Queen Victoria on 29 March 1871 who fought at the Battle of Waterloo.
Sir Henry Cole, the man who drove the project forward, even when money was scarce and the doubters were many, is credited with creating and sending the first Christmas card in 1843. The Hall is so old it comes from another lightyear.
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So, what should new buyers be aware of before purchasing a new or pre-owned private jet? Jahid Fazal-Karim shares his top tips below.
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It may sound self-serving, but the best tip I can give is to work with a trusted advisor. Most new buyers will admit that an aircraft purchase is much different than purchasing real estate, a car or any other large-scale asset, and having an expert to guide you through the process from start to finish, from the letter of intent (LOI) to delivery, is critical.