Tom Kain, Partner at Black Brick

Partner

Tom Kain

Tom joined the Black Brick Team in 2013 and was made partner in March 2024. He has an in depth knowledge across all of prime Central London. He is an expert at dealing with demanding clients, delivering an exceptional service, and has successfully acquired in excess of £400 million of property.

"Kain has a reputation as a straight-talking and highly credible advisor who builds long standing client relationships through his access to opportunities and clear advice backed up with up-to-date market data and transparency"

Spears 500 2021

About Tom

Experience

Tom joined the Black Brick Team in 2013 and was made partner in March 2024. He has an in depth knowledge across all of prime Central London. He is an expert at dealing with demanding clients, delivering an exceptional service, and has successfully acquired in excess of £400 million of property.

Tom started his career working for luxury lifestyle concierge company Quintessentially, where he assisted over 30 high net worth individuals with their business and social interests. His clients included a billionaire and several high profile celebrities. He then moved on to work for two of London’s largest estate agencies; Foxtons and Knight Frank where he built an impressive record of sales, was fast tracked to promotion and gained a reputation as a straight talking negotiator. Tom has excellent contacts with agents and developers in the key postcodes of London.

Tom sponsors the charity Football Beyond Borders which provides mentoring programmes focused on giving educational and employment support to young people in some of London’s most deprived estates and schools. He also enjoys playing cricket and watching Chelsea FC.

Our track record

Recent results.

Market intelligence

Our view on the market.

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July 2026
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Financial Times — July 2026
Press Release

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For several years, the narrative surrounding London’s prime property market has been dominated by uncertainty. 

Barclays — July 2026 — 10 min read
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Bloomberg Podcast: Merryn Talks Money – Making Sure You Don’t Buy the Wrong House

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July 2026

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June 2026 — 15 min read
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Frequently asked

Working with Tom

Still unsure whether a buying agent is right for you? Speak to Tom for a confidential, no-obligation conversation.

A buying agent represents you – the buyer, not the seller. We help you find the right property, often before it reaches the open market, negotiating the best possible price, and managing the entire process – from lending to legals and more – right through to completion.

In the UK, estate agents represent the seller and are focused on achieving the highest price. They don’t represent the buyer – we do.

Access to off-market property is essential. Relying on property portals like Rightmove means you risk missing a large part of the market. In 2025, 73% of the properties we secured above £3 million were never publicly advertised.

Gaining access comes down to relationships, reputation and insight. We work closely with estate agents and owners, meaning our clients are often introduced to opportunities before they reach the open market. Sellers know we represent serious, qualified buyers – so we are often first in the door.

Many high-value properties are also kept off-market for privacy. Alongside our network, we use targeted search tools to identify properties that match our clients’ requirements before they are widely available.

A buying agent saves you time, reduces the risk of costly mistakes and gives you access to off-market opportunities, where more of the market now sits. We provide expert negotiation and market insight, guiding you through every stage of the buying process. We can also support relocation, helping international clients settle into the UK with ease.

Ultimately, we make sure you find the right property – and don’t buy the wrong one.

The difference is simple: estate agents represent the seller, while buying agents represent the buyer. We act entirely in your interests – from search through to negotiation and completion – ensuring you have expert representation at every stage.

We work across a wide range of property types, including apartments, family homes, penthouses and prime London properties, as well as investment and development opportunities, new build and period homes, and country houses, coastal properties and estates.

With over 100 years of combined experience, we cover the full spectrum.

While we are experts in Prime Central London, we also have a strong presence across the Home Counties, countryside and coast, along with access to sought-after international hotspots.

Wherever you’re looking, we guide you with the same level of expertise.

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