The Client
A Malaysian Client.
The Challenge
Our Malaysian client was looking for a London pied-a-terre to use on her visits to the UK and for her children who are attending boarding school here.
The Perfect Conclusion
We identified the perfect flat located in a portered building within walking distance of High Street Kensington. The purchase was agreed with an exclusivity agreement removing the property from the market. Our client has also chosen to utilise our vacant care service.
The Client
A European client.
The Challenge
We were retained by a French client, living in Paris, to find a four bedroom house in Kensington to rent within a time frame of a month. Our client had a clear vision as to what type of property she wanted, which was predominantly to have a large amount of natural light and to be close to good transport links, but not on a busy road. With demand far outstripping supply for good quality rental properties in Kensington, this was a difficult search from the outset.
The Perfect Conclusion
We identified a good size family house on one of the best streets in Kensington, with a very large south facing conservatory and a garden providing the natural light our client wanted. The property also had large floor to ceiling windows on the ground and first floor. We also obtained early access to view this newly purchased property, viewing it long before the property came onto the open rental market. The advantage of the early viewing enabled us to agree a deal long before any other potential tenants had chance to view the house. The property is in our clients preferred location of W8 and is close to the amenities of High Street Kensington and also a short walk to Notting Hill Tube Station for the central line.
The Client
An International Client.
The Challenge
Our client was looking for a property that needed to be in immaculate condition and very secure as his daughter was going to be studying in London and would often be alone.
The Perfect Conclusion
We sourced a brand newly developed apartment within a portered block close to Holland Park. The property had recently been refurbished to a very high standard, in addition we were able to negotiate £250,000 off the asking price and had £100,000 of furniture included in the purchase.
The Client
An African buyer.
The Challenge
Our client was looking to buy a family home in London which needed to have 4 bedrooms, be well located for the West End, for less than £2 million, a tough challenge in today’s market.
The Perfect Conclusion
Due to our relationship with the selling agent, we were the very first people in to view this stunning 4 bedroom penthouse apartment in a portered block on Seymour Street, walking distance from Oxford Street and our clients perfect location.
The Client
A French Client.
The Challenge
Our French client needed to relocate to London as a result of the new tax regime in France.
The Perfect Conclusion
As the client didn’t know London that well, we proposed that she started with a three month short let option in Notting Hill before committing to a longer term tenancy.
The Client
A Russian seller
The Challenge
Our overseas clients were looking to sell the London flat they had owned for over 10 years. The flat was unmodernised, without working electricity so needed to be exposed to the right buyer group. Our clients also did not have the time to go through the whole sales process and felt the need for expert advice to ensure they maximised the eventual price. They wanted someone on the ground who could meet and negotiate sales rates with the correct agent and liaise with the agent on viewings, qualify offers and report back with recommendations.
The Perfect Conclusion
The resulting sale went to a sealed bid between four separate buyers and was eventually agreed at £100,000 over the asking price.
The Client
An African buyer.
The Challenge
Our African client was looking for the perfect pied a terre in London, with parking, porter and river views.
The Perfect Conclusion
We took our client to see a development in an area that he had never previously considered, but was pleasantly surprised. The apartment benefited from stunning river views, and at 150 sq m, provided our client with plenty of space.
The Client
An African Investor
The Challenge
A repeat Black Brick client, who we have sourced multiple properties for over the years. Knowing that our client loves St John’s Wood, we preempted that they would be interested in this new, off plan, off market development overlooking Primrose Hill.
The Perfect Conclusion
We sourced an off market, off plan, 2 bedroom, 1200 square feet apartment in what is set to become St John’s Wood/Primrose Hill’s most prestigious modern apartment building, containing just 36 apartments. With completion not until 2015, we think this development will do very well over the next few years. It will be the only apartment block in the area with a full range of facilities, such as swimming pool, gym, parking and 24 hour concierge.
The Client
A Greek Renter
The Challenge
Our client needed to rent a property while the flat we secured for her for purchase was being refurbished. She needed to be close by to the property we bought for her.
The Perfect Conclusion
We identified a beautifully refurbished 1 bedroom flat, which was on at £750 per week and we managed to secure it for £725 per week.
The Client
A French Buyer
The Challenge
Our clients were French nationals, but living in Dubai and looking to relocate to London. They had twins and needed lateral space, close to good schools. They also had to have parking. They had been looking on their own for a year and had got thoroughly fed up with the buying process and also coming under increasing pressure to find a property.
The Perfect Conclusion
We secured our clients a flat which met with all of their requirements, in a short space of time. We also managed to save them £150,000 from the asking price, just over a 5% saving. We paid £1286 per sq foot and a similar property on the same street sold for £2000 per sq ft at the same time.
The Client
An African Seller
The Challenge
We first acquired this property for our client back in 2009 for £1.8 million. In 2013, our clients circumstances changed and he instructed us to oversee and manage the sale for him.
The Perfect Conclusion
We got several estate agents into the property to give their valuations. We ended up instructing the agent who we knew had a solid track record of success on the street. The property went to a sealed bid within less than a week of being marketed. We sold it for £2.7 million to a Russian cash buyer and our client was delighted.
The Client
A Middle Eastern Buyer
The Challenge
Our client was an ultra high net worth individual looking for a family home in London with a “green view”.
The Perfect Conclusion
We identified Regents Park as the perfect location for our client, giving him the grandness combined with fabulous views into the park.
The Client
An Indian Buyer
The Challenge
Our clients were looking to buy a flat in St John’s Wood or Mayfair, but were very undecided between the two locations. They had family living in St John’s Wood, and so wanted to be close by, but they preferred Mayfair as a location.
The Perfect Conclusion
We focused our clients on the area of Marylebone, which is the perfect solution between St Johns Wood and Mayfair. We also managed to save our clients £350,000 from the asking price, representing nearly an 8% discount.
The Client
A Middle Eastern Buyer
The Challenge
To source a three bedroom property in Knightsbridge, but must have a porter and good views.
The Perfect Conclusion
After many months of searching, we finally identified the ideal property in Cadogan Gardens. But, at £9.5m, we felt it was overpriced. Our advantage is that we’re expert negotiators. When the vendor reduced the price to £8.5m we arranged for our clients to view immediately. They loved the property and offered £8.4m, which was accepted. Within days, the vendor had received another offer at £8.7m, but due to our relationship with the selling agent, the vendor stayed with us. The deal was concluded – within days.
The Client
A British Buyer
The Challenge
Our English client was looking for a two bedroom pied a terre in St. James’s SW1. The ideal property had to have great entertaining space and lots of natural light.
The search was extremely difficult because of the lack of residential property in this part of London.
The Perfect Conclusion
We sourced a fantastic second floor flat in a grand Victorian building on Jermyn Street.
The property faced south over Jermyn Street and the principal reception room with its high ceilings and original fireplace was a perfect fit for the client. We paid £1582 per square foot, which is exceptionally good value for the area. Flats next door trade for in excess of £2250 per square foot.