The Client
A Greek Investor
The Challenge
Our client was a sophisticated investor looking to increase his significant existing property portfolio in Mayfair. Before engaging us to act for him, he had been looking on his own but had not found any opportunities which were good enough.
The Perfect Conclusion
Despite a shortage of stock in the area, we sourced a property that had been repossessed in a prime Mayfair location.
Due to our relationship with the agent we were able to agree the deal quickly and at an attractive price as they knew our client would perform. We managed to save our client £300,000 from the asking price. The property was also tenanted, at £1350 per week, giving our client a 4.25% gross yield from day one.
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 African Buyer
The Challenge
Our overseas client was looking for a London property but did not have the time to track the market and preview multiple properties. They wanted to purchase in the Chelsea area which is a particularly competitive and difficult are of the market to negotiate.
The Perfect Conclusion
Black Brick successfully agreed the purchase of this three bedroom mansion flat a short walk from the Kings Road. The building benefits from gated security and a full-time porter service. The property was purchased for under £1,000 per square foot with similar flats in the same building currently selling for between £1,800 – £2,000 per square foot in today’s market.
The Client
A South African Buyer
The Challenge
Our client was looking to buy a family house in Chelsea, close to the King’s Road, but did not want to spend more than £2 million.
The Perfect Conclusion
After long negotiations we managed to secure the property with a significant 10% saving from the asking price. Post purchase, we introduced our client to expert interior designers and landscape gardeners to help transform the property into their ideal home.
The Client
An African Buyer
The Challenge
Our client was looking for an investment property in Mayfair for under £2 million. The property had to be a good deal and something that would rent easily.
The Perfect Conclusion
We identified the perfect rental investment. This flat was already tenanted producing a healthy rental income when we acquired the property, and has been successfully let ever since.
The Client
A British Buyer
The Challenge
Our client wanted a penthouse with a river view anywhere between Lambeth Bridge and Borough Market.
The Perfect Conclusion
We sourced an extremely unique four storey penthouse with stunning views over the City of London and Tower Bridge. The property was sourced through our extensive network of contacts – the property never made it to the open market. Property sourced off market
The Client
An Asian Investor
The Challenge
Our client was looking to buy a buy to let investment property in central London, but specifically wanted to buy in a new build development.
The Perfect Conclusion
We sourced an ideal investment property which we know is popular with corporate tenants. After completion, the property was quickly rented for £900 per week, with a further £100 per week for the parking space. The gross rental yield equated to 4.7%, which was above the market average of 4% at the time of purchase.
The Client
A Portuguese Buyer
The Challenge
Our clients wanted to buy a secure flat in London for their two daughters to use whilst studying. The property also had to be big enough to accommodate the whole family.
The Perfect Conclusion
We identified a fabulous 4 bedroom flat, on a high floor with good views in King’s Chelsea, one of Chelsea’s most sought after gated developments.
The Client
A Middle Eastern Buyer
The Challenge
Our client wanted a large family flat overlooking Regents Park, but not on a busy street. He also wanted a porter.
The Perfect Conclusion
Despite a shortage of suitable properties on the market, we able source this beautiful top floor, 3000 square foot lateral flat overlooking the park. The property was not on the open market.
The Client
African Buyer
The Challenge
Our client was looking for a lateral family home, with at least 5 bedrooms, and with easy access to Hampstead Heath. They did not want to spend more than £3 million.
The Perfect Conclusion
We sourced the perfect property, in a quiet and discreet cul-de-sac and also managed to negotiate £300,000 from the asking price.
The Client
An Italian Investor
The Challenge
Our clients were looking to buy an investment flat in London, in an area and building which would rent easily.
The Perfect Conclusion
We identified a 3 bedroom flat in King’s Chelsea, which we know is popular with corporate tenants. Within a few days of completing, we had found a tenant and the flat was successfully let out producing a 4.5% yield.
The Client
A South African Buyer
The Challenge
Our client knew exactly where he wanted to live and had his heart set on Chelsea Square. Ideally he wanted a house which backed onto the communal gardens, but these rarely ever come onto the open market, so initially he retained us on our Negotiation Only Service to secure him one of the side houses on the square.
The Perfect Conclusion
We managed to identify the perfect house for our client, south facing and backing directly onto the garden square, so we switched properties. Lengthy negotiations finally resulted in us saving our clients £3 million from the asking price. Our clients have subsequently added a huge amount of value to the property through refurbishment and the house is now easily worth well in excess of £15 million.
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
A Middle Eastern Buyer
The Challenge
Our clients wanted a family flat in London, in a prestigious address. They also wanted a good deal.
The Perfect Conclusion
This property originally came onto the market for £10.95m. We tracked the property for our client, and when we knew the timing was right, we made our move and successfully secured it for £7.4 million. The property was brand newly refurbished and our clients were able to move straight in.
The Client
An Asian Buyer
The Challenge
Our client was looking for a family apartment in Bayswater, and had to have views over Hyde Park.
The Perfect Conclusion
We sourced a spectacular lateral flat with stunning views. We took our time and spent several weeks negotiating. As a result, we saved our client an incredible 36.7% from the asking price, saving our client £1.45 million.
