The Black Brick team are regularly asked to take part in industry webinars and podcasts ranging from the FT Festival to client events for various private banks. To find out how we can support you with an up-coming event, please get in touch.
September 19, 2023
In our eleventh episode, host Camilla Dell chats to Peter Bird, co-founder of Bird Charles Chartered Surveyors and Valuers about the importance of getting a survey before buying a property.
May 3, 2023
In our tenth episode, hosts Camilla Dell and Caspar Harvard-Walls will be speaking to Sarah Conway, partner and Head of Real Estate at private client law firm Maurice Turnor Gardner (MTG) and Edward Burton, partner within the real estate team at MTG. Sarah and Edward established the real estate practice within MTG 10 years ago. Prior to joining MTG they both worked at Allen and Overy LLP specialising in both high value residential and commercial transactions. Over the last 10 years they have grown the real estate practice within MTG into one of London’s leading “go-to” law firms for London’s super prime buyers, agents and advisors and we are delighted that they are able to join us as our special guests for our 10th episode of our podcast.
April 3, 2023
In our ninth episode, host Camilla Dell will be speaking to super prime luxury property developer, Jon O’Brien Founder of Domvs. Jon established Domvs in 2002 and has created some of the most prestigious Ultra-Prime homes in the world. From LA to London, Domvs London crafts bespoke turnkey residences for some of the world’s most discerning clientele, with an uncompromising commitment to ‘best in class’ design, innovation, and quality. With a new project on the horizon, Camilla and Jon discuss his latest super prime development on Avenue Road, one of London’s most prestigious addresses and how the super-rich are now looking for much more than just a “fancy address”.
March 23, 2023
On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal speak to one of top 25 most influential people in British property Telegraph’s Property Power List, Camilla Dell the the Managing Partner and founder of Black Brick Property Solutions LLP.
February 28, 2023
In our eighth episode, host Camilla Dell will be speaking to Nicolas Rollason, Partner and Head of the Immigration Department at Kingsley Napley. Nick has over 25 years’ experience advising on all areas of UK immigration and nationality law and has particular expertise in providing strategic advice to businesses on their global immigration needs. He has been described by Chambers HNW Guide as "one the best immigration advisers in London. He takes an interesting approach to problems and is creative in finding solutions." With the recent closure of the UK’s Tier One Investor visa programme, we take a deep dive into what led to the closure of the programme and what options are left for high net worth individuals wanting to make the UK their home.
January 31, 2023
Our new podcast episode is out, featuring special guest, Ben Handley. Ben is the Tax Partner at @BDO, one of the world's largest accounting and consultancy firms. He helps clients navigate the tax implications of purchasing UK property, ensuring there are no potential pitfalls. Seeking tax advice before making a property purchase is essential, whether you are buying a home or an investment. Listen at the link in our bio.
December 22, 2022
In our sixth episode, host Camilla Dell will be speaking to Sandy Mitchell, Founding Director of Red Book Agency. Red Book is the go-to agency for clients embarking on a new property project. Whether you need interior designers, architects, builders, technical advice—or a full project team—they give you immediate access to the proven best and carefully align you with the ideal talent. Sandy has launched over 250 significant projects in London and the Home Counties, including his own derelict Grade II listed 13th Century manor house in West Berkshire which he restored as the family home in 2003. This experience gave Sandy inspiration to launch Red Book. With the cost of works significantly rising, not to mention the red tape involved there are many pitfalls’ clients can fall into and taking advice has never been more important. Sandy shares is insights including what he wished he’d known before embarking on his own project back in 2003!
October 5, 2022
With the pound at historic lows, are we about to see a deluge of US buyers coming to the UK? Is the relationship still as special as it once was or do they think we’ve all gone mad post Brexit? In this episode (recorded pre budget and pre Liz Truss) host Camilla Dell chats to Robert Paul, Partner at London & Capital. Robert is Head of the US Family office where he manages a team of 31 professionals managing $2 billion of client assets. He is widely considered to be one of the leading experts in advising US-connected families, individuals and Trusts on the management of their international wealth. As a result, he is regularly asked to speak on the challenges of managing money within the complex tax regime of the US. Robert specialises in advising on the structure, asset allocation and coordination of international wealth, which has him perfectly positioned for this episode.
September 5, 2022
In our fourth episode, host Camilla Dell will be speaking to Richard Northey, Managing Director of The Education Consultancy, one of the UK’s leading education consultancy companies. With over 15 years’ experience, Richard has worked with parents and children from embryo to 18, seeking the best education opportunities on our shores – but how does this relate to our property market? Does it really cost 121% more to live a stone’s throw from your school of choice? Should you go for a state or private education? Could boarding be the way to go? Is it better to find your home first and then look for a school or vice versa? With so much choice, how do you know what the right choice is for your child? Let’s find out…
August 15, 2022
In our third episode, host Camilla Dell speaks to Simon Harvey, Head of FX Analysis at Monex Europe and Daniel Jack, one of Monex Europe’s finest traders. Many overseas buyers of UK property aren’t just looking at the property market. Currency plays a huge role in investment decisions. With sterling set for continued weakness and the global economy on a knife edge, forecasting has become an investor’s necessity. Hear what the experts think about global currency markets, the future of sterling and whether now is the right time to enter the UK property market.
