Our Client
A Lebanese Rental Client.
The Challenge
Our Lebanese client was looking for a family house to rent in the Kensington area. They were moving from the Middle East and only had a very brief window in order to find a property. The property needed to have a garden and be big enough for a family with three children. We were able to preview and shortlist potential properties in advance of their visit ensuring they only saw the best of what fitted with their brief.
The Perfect Conclusion
We successfully sourced this modern four bedroom townhouse set within a gated development including a garden and underground parking close to High Street Kensington. Having 24 security on-site was an extra attraction for the safety of their children. We secured the property against competition from another potential tenant and still managed to agree the rent below the asking price. We also agreed redecoration works (re-painting walls and polishing floors) at the expense of the landlord as a condition of our offer. We are also assisting the client with removals and setting up utility accounts as part of our service
Our Client
A Middle Eastern buyer.
The Challenge
Our Middle Eastern client was looking for a modern , 3 bedroom apartment to be used as a pied a terre. He wanted to buy in a new development with services including a 24 hour concierge, parking and leisure facilities. With so many new developments being sold across London, both existing and off plan, the market is difficult to navigate.
The Perfect Conclusion
Successfully buying a new build property in London requires experience and skill. With 1000’s of properties being developed across Central London, it’s vital to understand value, the differences between developments and select the best possible unit. We identified a beautiful 3 bedroom apartment, measuring 1129 sq. ft. on the 7th floor with stunning views in 375 Kensington High Street, which has already proven to be a very successful scheme and offers residents 24 concierge, parking and extensive leisure facilities. We were able to agree terms at £2,250,000 or £1992 per sq. ft. and exchanged contracts within 3 weeks. As our client lives abroad, they have engaged our Vacant Care Service to help look after the property for them while they are away and we are assisting our client to furnish the property all in time for their visit to London over the summer.
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
A Nigerian investor.
The Challenge
Our West African client was looking to build a small London property investment portfolio after taking the decision to diversify on some of his existing investments. The brief was for two bedroom apartments, with good lettings potential, obtainable within a strict budget for each purchase. We sourced this charming mansion block apartment in an outstanding location just off High Street Kensington. The flat has the added benefits of a good ceiling heights, south facing aspect, quiet position and lift access.
The Perfect Conclusion
Black Brick successfully agreed the purchase at asking price. The vendors were unsure on whether to proceed with the offer but our relationship with the estate agent and their full confidence that our client would perform meant we agreed the offer and exchanged within three weeks.
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
Canadian High Net Worth Investor
The Challenge
Our international high net worth client wanted a long term rental investment in Prime Central London with a focus on strong capital growth over the medium to long term.
The Perfect Conclusion
We were able to source a first floor, white stucco fronted flat on a prime street in Kensington close to the amenities of Notting Hill Gate.
As a result of our negotiations we were able to achieve a 10% price reduction.
The Client
An Asian Buyer
The Challenge
Our client had very specific requirements and wanted to purchase a pied de terre in Kensington, which benefited from being newly refurbished, porterage and parking.
The Perfect Conclusion
We identified a large three bedroom apartment with a garage which was on the market at £2.9m.
We successfully negotiated the purchase of the property at £2.7m including £100,000 of furniture.
The Client
An African Buyer
The Challenge
Our client was looking to buy a 3 bedroom flat in a portered block with parking in Kensington for his sister. We were on a very tight budget for the requirement, making the search very challenging.
The Perfect Conclusion
We sourced this 3 bedroom apartment in a very desirable portered block just off Kensington High Street.
The property had huge interest from other buyers. but we managed to secure it at the asking price and avoided going to sealed bids. This was due to our relationship with the selling agent and presenting our client as the best buyer for the property.
The Client
An Italian Investor
The Challenge
Our client was looking for a London home, with good investment potential.
The Perfect Conclusion
We sourced a 3 bedroom flat with its own private entrance on Stafford Terrace, a prime address in Kensington. 5 months after acquiring the property, a similar flat but with a shared entrance on the same street sold for £2.65m. We have also subsequently managed the sale of this property for our client, and it sold for £2.7 million within 4 years of our client buying it.
The Client
An Asian Investor
The Challenge
Our client was looking for a pied a terre in Kensington, but wanted to be in a secure building with concierge and facilities such as swimming pool and a gym.
The Perfect Conclusion
Our negotiations saved £650,000 (16%) off the asking price. Since acquiring the property for our client, prices have gone up 20% in the development.
The Client
An African Buyer
The Challenge
Our client was looking to upsize his family flat in Kensington, but only wanted to buy in a secure development, which are few and far between in Kensington.
The Perfect Conclusion
We sourced a rare 5 bedroom house in one of Kensington’s prestigious gated developments, Kensington Green. Through our Managed Sales Service, we also managed the sale of our client’s existing property.
The Client
An Asian Buyer
The Challenge
Our client was looking for a family home in London, but wanted security and privacy.
The Perfect Conclusion
We sourced an ideal home in Wycombe Square, one of Kensington’s best secure developments. Our client was delighted that through extensive negotiations we managed to save him 8% off the asking price. In addition, this property never came onto the open market and was sourced privately.
The Client
An African Buyer
The Challenge
Our clients wanted a family home in London, with good security.
The Perfect Conclusion
We successfully identified a beautiful house, which had the added benefit of 24 hour security and concierge services. In addition to fulfilling our client’s objectives, we also successfully negotiated 17.8% off the asking price, saving our client £1.95 million
