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.
The Client
A British buyer
The Challenge
To find a perfect family home in Wimbledon. For 6 months our client had searched unsuccessfully, and had also lost out on a number of competitive bids.
The Perfect Conclusion
Within 2 weeks of being instructed, we were able to source a detached house with parking located in a prestigious part of Wimbledon Village. The property had received three offers within 24 hours of coming onto the market. Fortunately, agents know that we only represent committed, well-financed buyers. We were able to secure the property for our client on an exclusive basis.
The Client
An African Buyer
The Challenge
International client with children at boarding school in the UK looking for a secure, discreet freehold house to use during half terms and holidays.
The Perfect Conclusion
We sourced an off market mews house in a small gated development in Fulham. The property was in immaculate condition and so could be used by the family straight away.
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
Indian Buyer
The Challenge
Our Indian client was looking for a four bedroom lateral flat in a portered building close to Oxford Street. The flat was to act as a London base for himself and his family. He was budget conscious and did not want to spend more than £2 million.
The Perfect Conclusion
We sourced a fantastic top floor apartment which had been recently refurbished located within a period, portered block five minutes walk to Oxford Street and 10 minutes walk to Hyde Park.
The Client
A British Investor
The Challenge
Our client was a British expat, living in Dubai. He already owned several investment properties in central London, but recognised that it was going to be very difficult to find a good deal being based abroad.
The Perfect Conclusion
We sourced a fantastic three bedroom, south facing, corner aspect, first floor apartment in this prime Chelsea street. The property was unmodernised and via the Black Brick Property Management Service we are organising both the refurbishment and the entire rental process on behalf of our client.
Subsequently, we managed the sale of this property for our client. We achieved a sale price of £3.525 million in December 2016.
The Client
A South African Buyer
The Challenge
Our clients were looking to relocate to London from South Africa. Unfamiliar with London, we spent time showing them different neighbourhoods and educating them on areas and pricing.
The Perfect Conclusion
“We showed our clients a number of properties in different areas so they could understand the variation in property styles and prices. Our clients fell in love with Holland Park.
When we viewed Ilchester Place, the property was already under offer with another purchaser at £16.5m with a delayed completion. We offered £16.25m (£2,365 per square foot) with a 5 day exchange which was accepted due to our relationship with the selling agent.
Another house on same road that requires refurbishment subsequently came onto the market at £3,266 per square foot, demonstrating our ability to achieve the very best deals for our clients.”
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
A Russian Buyer
The Challenge
Our clients were looking for a contemporary family home in either Holland Park or Notting Hill. There is a huge shortage of supply of sensibly priced houses in these areas.
The Perfect Conclusion
We sourced this beautifully redesigned Victorian house in the heart of Notting Hill, backing onto beautiful communal gardens.
We were able to secure the property despite there being an offer proceeding with another party and exchanged contracts within 48 hours to ensure that our client did not lose the opportunity.
The Client
A Middle Eastern owner
The Challenge
Our client, whom we had previously sourced this property for, spends long periods of time away from London and needed someone to look after his flat for him while he is away. We also managed and oversaw a full refurbishment of the flat for our client.
The Perfect Conclusion
We have been looking after our clients property for him since May 2012. Initially we helped him with the refurbishment, overseeing and managing over £100,000 worth of works. We now do weekly inspections, ensuring our clients insurance requirements are met, and we make sure the flat is ready for him whenever he visits London.
The Client
A Middle Eastern Buyer
The Challenge
Our client was looking for a three bedroom apartment which benefitted from a long lease and porter.
The Perfect Conclusion
We acquired this fifth floor apartment located within an impressive red brick mansion building in Marylebone. We negotiated hard and saved our clients 4.7% from the asking price.
The property needed work, so we recommended a top interior designer and we are overseeing the refurbishment of the property through our Vacant Care Service.
The Client
A British Buyer
The Challenge
Our client was looking for an apartment with very specific requirements, which included a porter, car parking and situated within a building that was dog friendly.
The property also had to benefit from direct access to outside space, communal gardens and be close to one of London’s park’s. A very tough requirement!
The Perfect Conclusion
We spent many months searching for our clients ideal property. We eventually sourced a beautiful 4 bedroom, 4000 sq ft apartment with high ceilings, its own private terrace, access to communal gardens and in a building that accepts dogs and has a porter!
The property had competition so we had to act quickly and agree the property at asking price.
The Client
A Middle Eastern Buyer
The Challenge
Our client was looking for a 4 bedroom London pied a terre, in a central location, close to a park. He did not want to spend more than £3 million, and also wanted to be walking distance from the shops on Oxford Street. A tough brief to fulfill for within the budget.
The Perfect Conclusion
We identified a large, lateral apartment in Albion Gate, which directly overlooks Hyde Park. The flat needed refurbishment, and through our contacts, we put our client in touch with a top interior design firm. We are also looking after our clients property for him through our Vacant Care Service.
The Client
A Greek Buyer
The Challenge
Our client wanted to buy a flat in St John’s Wood, in a building with a porter and close to the tube.
The Perfect Conclusion
We identified a brand newly refurbished 2 bedroom flat, on the 3rd floor with good views. We also saved our client £50,000 from the asking price.
