A Nigerian family
Our clients were looking to sell their Knightsbridge apartment to reduce their property liability in London.
Having seen transaction levels and prices dramatically decreasing in the area over the last 12 months Knightsbridge has become an increasingly difficult market to sell in. However, we managed to agree the sale at a very healthy £2,385 per sq ft to a cash buyer who we introduced via one of our private contacts.
A French couple looking for a rental property in Knightsbridge, Kensington & Chelsea, Notting Hill & Holland Park.
Having experienced problems in previous rental apartments, our clients were keen to avoid further issues with noise and overpricing in the market.
With our knowledge and contacts we were able to shortlist only the properties that met with their requirements and arranged multiple property tours in order for them to see the very best selection.
A Middle Eastern family.
Our clients were looking for a secure family pied a terre in central London. They had limited knowledge of the city, it’s diverse residential market, and only plan to be in London for a small proportion of every year; making security a paramount requirement for them.
We added value to our client by showing them a wide variety of different styles of property – period conversions, mansion blocks and new builds, across a large area of London which helped them to understand the market and ultimately make an informed decision.
We successfully agreed the purchase of this attractive dual aspect 2 bedroom apartment in the highly regarded Kings Chelsea development. Formerly the site of Kings College, the Kings Development is a Grade II listed building set in 7.5 acres of walled parkland which was converted into 289 houses and apartments in 2005. The beautifully restored old buildings in the development and finely crafted new apartments are always in high demand for the discerning buyer in Chelsea looking for exceptional specification and generous living space. The site is a precious part of London’s heritage, yet it has been adapted to the needs of a new generation of Londoners, all in a landscaped parkland setting. 24 hour security, total privacy, the prime location and an array of facilities make Kings Chelsea a unique and highly desirable proposition for buyers and tenants alike.
Further facilities include a gym, swimming pool, tennis courts, manicured gardens and underground parking. The flat itself has the advantage of being located in the best building within the development, housing the facilities and the concierge desk.
An international family with 4 children.
Our client was looking to move to London with his family on a permanent basis. He wanted a large detached home with a great view that was walking distance from a high street whilst still being quiet and private.
We spent a considerable amount of time at the beginning of the search introducing our client to a number of different areas within London to see which would be most suitable. As the search developed it was clear that St. John’s Wood and Kensington would be the most appropriate and through our unrivalled network we identified a beautiful off market house on one of the best streets in Kensington walking distance from the High Street. The house also benefited from stunning views across Holland Park and even a private gate allowing access directly into the park itself.
We saved £2,000,000 from the asking price and contracts were exchanged within 15 working days.
Middle Eastern client
Our Middle Eastern client was looking to for a long term rental investment opportunity with capital growth potential in Central London.
We successfully agreed the purchase of this two bedroom 900 sq. foot off-plan apartment with a terrace overlooking the park. The unit is located within the best position within the development, high up on the fourth floor and due to our contacts, we managed to reserve the unit weeks before the official launch date. We also negotiated underground parking and a storage unit (of which there are a very limited number) included in the sale. The scheme is 70% sold.
A British family looking to upsize
our British clients were looking for an apartment or house for their growing family. They wanted to be within walking distance of family in Primrose Hill which meant the search area was very small. They had seen a lot of property before engaging us and had missed out on properties because of being outbid.
Black Brick secured a house on the Kentish Town/Belsize Park borders in a competitive bid scenario where all interested parties were asked to submit ‘best and final’ offers. We agreed an offer equivalent to £787 per square foot. A house which sold a few doors down earlier in the year sold for £768 per square foot.
Singaporean family with children.
Our Singaporean client was looking for a secure pied-a-terre in Central London. As their children are due to start school in the UK, it was important that the property was located in a secure development with 24 hour porter and/or concierge services as there would be times when the children might be in the property alone.
We researched a number of gated developments in our clients preferred area of Kensington and set about highlighting units that suited their requirements. With little stock on the open market, we also made private approaches to owners and residents who were not openly looking to sell. We identified 21 Young Street, a new off-plan development by Grainger PLC, in a prime location just off High Street Kensington and Kensington Gardens. This boutique development has just 53 apartments and will benefit from 24 hour concierge, residents gym, screening room, library and gardens and continued on-going investment from Grainger through the retention of certain units.
The development has seen a huge amount of interest since the launch with very little open marketing and we were one of the very first into the scheme. We successfully purchased a 3 bedroom 1690 square foot duplex Mews house style apartment and negotiated £50,000 from the asking price and managed to get a secure parking space included. It was the perfect development for our clients, meeting every single one of their requirements.
Our Client
English and Australian clients
The Challenge
Our English and Australian clients with a growing family were looking to upsize from their two bedroom flat in Maida Vale to a five bedroom family house in South East London, closer to family living in Kent. They wanted to find a period house with good living space, close to amenities, and to maintain their existing 45 minute commute to The City. Being five months pregnant, our client was keen to have moved in before child number three was born.
The Perfect Conclusion
Not knowing much about South East London themselves, we introduced and educated them on the various pockets, the properties which exist there and the prices being achieved for different types of property. Together we were able to narrow the search area down until they had complete and utter confidence that Limesford Road was the perfect house for them. Despite competition from another bidder, we were able to secure the property for the clients for £1.1m (£557 per square foot) – £30,000 less than the asking price.
Our Client
A Russian Client
The Challenge
Our Russian client was looking for a three or four bedroom apartment to rent in Marylebone. He wanted the property to be in a good location, have high ceilings and be able to house all of his existing furniture.
The Perfect Conclusion
We found the perfect property on our first tour with the client, within two weeks of being instructed. Despite two other offers on the property, we were able to secure the property for our client for less than the asking price.
Our Client
A British Family
The Challenge
We sourced this stunning first floor apartment in Chelsea for our client for £2,500,000 in July 2012. Our client had successfully let the property for four years but decided to sell in order to release funds to purchase two smaller properties for his children.
The Perfect Conclusion
Through our extensive network a buyer was identified and an offer of £3,525,000 or £2880 per square foot was accepted. This represented a 41% increase in value over a 4 year period and is the highest price ever achieved in this building-an incredible result given current market conditions.
Our Client
A Russian tenant
The Challenge
Our Russian client was looking for a three bedroom furnished apartment in the middle of Mayfair. We shortlisted a number of options however he did not like the style and quality of the furniture in any of the properties and was not prepared to look outside of his search area.
The Perfect Conclusion
We identified a stunning first floor apartment overlooking Mount Street, which is regarded as one of the best addresses in the area, however it was only being offered on a unfurnished basis. Through our extensive network of contacts we were able to introduce our client to a furniture company who were able to design a bespoke solution for him.
Our Client
A UK Family
The Challenge
We originally sourced this wonderful family home for our clients back in 2012. They came back to us in 2016 to help assist with the sale as they wanted to relocate to North London to be closer to good girls schools. 2016 has been a tough sales market, with increased levels of stamp duty and potential buyers concerned about Brexit, selling properties at this level is more challenging than ever before.
The Perfect Conclusion
By carefully marketing the property to Black Brick’s extensive network of other buying agents we successfully identified a suitable buyer for our clients and once under offer, the sale progressed through to a swift exchange and completion. Our clients were delighted and we are also now assisting them with their onward property search.
Our Client
A British Family
The Challenge
We sourced this stunning first floor apartment on one of South Kensington’s best streets for our client in November 2011 for £2,825,000. Our clients had loved living at the property but with their children either at university or living abroad they no longer needed such a large home.
The Perfect Conclusion
Through our extensive network we identified two buyers who were interested in the property and accepted an offer at £3,8250,000 or £1900 per square foot four weeks after being instructed on the sale. Our clients had been very concerned about the state of the market and so were delighted to have achieved such a strong price so quickly.
Our Client
An English buyer
The Challenge
Our British clients whose main residence is in the countryside wanted to take advantage of the slowdown in the Central London sales market and uncertainty around Brexit to find themselves a lovely pied a terre for their future use and stays in London. South Bank was a location that worked well for them logistically and also benefits from a wide range of restaurants, theatre and nightlife . Their brief was for a three bedroom apartment in a secure building within walking distance of Waterloo station. We set about an analysis of all the potential property for sale that suited their requirements in the area, with a particular focus on new builds.
The Perfect Conclusion
South Bank Tower is a development that had all the features our clients required; a 24 hour concierge service, private roof terrace business suite, swimming pool, steam room, sauna and gymnasium. We identified a 3 bedroom apartment on the 24th floor with stunning views over the River Thames and the City. Knowing the developer was keen to sell, we negotiated aggressively saving our clients £550,000 from the £2.75m asking price, a saving of 20%. Subsequently our clients paid circa £1,600 per square foot in a building where exactly the same size units have sold for in excess £2,100 and £2,300 per square foot previously
Our Client
A South African Investor
The Challenge
Our client had owned the property for a number of years and it had been a successful rental investment for him. In 2015 he decided to sell and had engaged a local estate agent to assist him however despite a long period of marketing he had not been successful and so was looking for a fresh approach.
The Perfect Conclusion
Black Brick advised our client to stop marketing the property and to undertake a light refurbishment which we managed. Once this had been completed we arranged for the apartment to be furnished and dressed and then brought back to the market. As a result of interest from two prospective buyers the apartment was sold for £2,625,000 or £1873 per square foot.