The Client
A Cypriot Investor.
The Challenge
Our client was looking for an off-plan investment in a location that would give the best possible chance for capital growth over the medium to long term.
The Perfect Conclusion
We identified a three bedroom apartment located on the 28th floor with two private balconies within this impressive off plan development. City Road and the surrounding area has been labelled the “Silicon roundabout” of London having attracted a large number of tech firms. The area will also benefit from major transport infrastructure upgrades over the next 3-5 years, making this an attractive investment opportunity.
The Client
A British buyer.
The Challenge
Our British ex pat clients were moving back to London and wanted a three bedroom apartment, close to the shops, cafes and restaurants of the Kings Road in Chelsea. The property had to have lots of natural light and the building had to be dog friendly.
The Perfect Conclusion
Through our network we identified a South facing top floor flat in a quiet street walking distance from Sloane Square and The Kings Road. The building allowed dogs and so was the perfect option for our clients. We were able to secure the apartment on an exclusive basis and contracts were exchanged within 2 weeks
The Client
A British buyer.
The Challenge
Our British clients lived an hour from the capital and wanted a pied a terre in Central London, preferably walking distance from the shops, restaurants and theatres of the West End. They wanted a modern flat in very good condition.
The Perfect Conclusion
Through our comprehensive network of the best developers in Central London we identified a boutique scheme of only 7 apartments located just off The Strand, with walking distance to Covent Garden and therefore in the heart of the West End.
We were able to secure our clients a £100,000 discount as a result of our negotiations.
The Client
A Chinese buyer.
The Challenge
Our clients were looking to purchase a property in South Kensington to be used by their son who was studying at University in the area. They had already been looking on their own but were frustrated by the lack of opportunities and the fact that good options seemed to be selling before they were able to view them.
The Perfect Conclusion
Through our unrivalled network we were able to identify a fantastic two bedroom apartment located on one of the best garden squares in the area. We were able to use our reputation to secure the property before it came onto the open market and agreed a period of exclusivity allowing us to exchange contracts within 3 weeks.
The Client
A Brazilian buyer.
The Challenge
Our clients wanted to purchase an a apartment in London which would serve as both a holiday home as well as a long term investment. They wanted the property to be centrally located with easy access to the shopping, theatres and restaurants in Mayfair and the West End.
The Perfect Conclusion
Through our expertise in the new build market we identified a boutique apartment block located on the eastern side of Mayfair walking distance from Regent Street, Oxford Street and Covent Garden. The block consisted of just 5 units and demand for the two bedroom unit was very high. We were able to successfully secure the apartment for our client against fierce competition as a result of our reputation for representing the very best buyers in the market.
The Client
A Middle Eastern buyer
The Challenge
Our client was looking for a 3 bedroom family apartment to use when visiting London. The property had to be in immaculate condition and ideally located in Mayfair or Knightsbridge with views of Hyde Park. The budget for this purchase was £4 million. Properties which benefit views of Hyde Park often come with a significant price tag. .
The Perfect Conclusion
We successfully sourced a 6th floor apartment in South Kensington with views of Hyde Park from the reception room and views over Princes Gardens from the bedrooms. We secured the property for less than the asking price and less than the client’s budget.
The Client
A Russian buyer.
The Challenge
Our Russian client was looking for a secure, newly refurbished flat in a prime central location close to transport links. As a young student living alone security and easy access to shops were high on the list of requirements.
The Perfect Conclusion
We sourced this newly refurbished apartment set within a development of 18 flats in a beautiful row of period buildings on Queens Gate. The renovation encompassed an upgrade of the buildings’ infrastructure, including a new lift and air-cooling in every apartment. The flats also benefit from a full-time porter service, and are ideally located on the doorstep of Kensington Gardens and the shops along High Street Kensington.
Here is what our client had to say about working with us: “It was great pleasure to work with you and your colleagues. We are impressed by the level of professionalism and will recommend Black Brick to our friends. Thank you very much for your help and attention”.
The Client
An English buyer.
The Challenge
Our client was looking for a London pied a terre, spending half her time in London and the other half in Italy. She didn’t know which area of London she wanted to live in but knew it had to be located near her friends in a quiet, village-like area in North or East London.
The Perfect Conclusion
We took her on a property tour covering seven different areas spanning from Hampstead to Shad Thames, explaining the key features and pointing out establishments or things to do that might be of interest in each location. Our client’s favourite apartment was a large, lateral apartment in Limehouse with a private balcony overlooking the river. Through our successful negotiations, we had an offer accepted at almost 10% under the asking price and had exchanged contracts less than four weeks later.
The Client
An International buyer.
The Challenge
Our client was looking to purchase a three bedroom property which his three children would jointly own. We needed to find a property that they all liked, no mean feat as they all had different styles and tastes, but most importantly it had to be a good investment for the family.
The Perfect Conclusion
We identified areas that we thought would benefit from capital appreciation the most, sourcing a terraced house in an area of Hammersmith which is improving greatly and negotiated £77,000 off the asking price. The house benefits from a good sense of space which was important and equal size bedrooms for each of the children.
The Client
An International buyer.
The Challenge
Our client was looking for a pied a terre in Maida Vale or St Johns Wood. The property had to have 3 bedrooms and be located in a portered block. The flat also had to be in very good condition and the layout to have bedrooms at one end of the flat and living space at the other. St Johns Wood was above budget and very few developments in Maida Vale are portered.
The Perfect Conclusion
Within the few developments in Maida Vale that are portered, the layouts often do not have a clear definition between sleeping space and living space. We managed to find a newly refurbished apartment where the owner had changed the original layout to match the exact requirement for our client and we were able to acquire what is a very rare apartment for £50,000 under the asking price.
The Client
An International buyer.
The Challenge
Our client was looking for a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment in good condition. The layout of the flat had to have a clear distinction between sleeping space and living space and ideally a separate utility room. The property also had to have a porter and be in a good location within Prime Central London. With a budget of £1.2 million, this presented us with a hard task.
The Perfect Conclusion
We were able to source an apartment which met all of the criteria and more – The property even benefited from a private balcony with views of the river. We also saved our clients £20,000 from the asking price as a result of our negotiations.
The Client
An International buyer.
The Challenge
Our client wanted a two bedroom pied a terre in Belgravia. The apartment had to have high ceilings, lots of natural light and crucially views of a communal garden. Whilst they were prepared to purchase a renovation project they had a preference for a property in immaculate condition. Flats like these do not come onto the market very often and are therefore difficult to find.
The Perfect Conclusion
We identified an extremely rare and exceptional first and second floor flat on Eaton Square which had recently been the subject of a complete refurbishment. The reception room and master bedroom had stunning views over the private communal gardens. We were able to negotiate nearly two million pounds from the asking price and contracts were exchanged within 12 working days. We have also provided a complete solution for our clients and look after the property while they are away through our dedicated Vacant Care Service.
The Client
An Indian Seller
The Challenge
Our international client had owned the property for many years and used it as his base in London. He had subsequently acquired a larger apartment nearby and so had decided to sell and wanted to use Black Brick’s Managed Sale Service.
The Perfect Conclusion
We arranged for three market appraisals and selected two selling agents to market the property on a ‘winner takes all’ basis to encourage competitiveness. We oversaw the marketing strategy and ensured that there were consistently high numbers of potential buyers viewing the property. The apartment was sold to a cash buyer who completed 5 days after contracts were exchanged.
The Client
An African Investor
The Challenge
Our client was only in London for five days and needed to secure an attractive buy to let investment property, but had very little time to research and view properties.
The Perfect Conclusion
Black Brick successfully agreed the purchase of an attractive penthouse flat with over 1000 square feet of rooftop terracing and stunning 360 degree views of London. Due to the vendor relocating back to Spain and the way we presented our clients offer, we were able to save our client £85,000 from the asking price, representing a very competitive £1151 per square foot. The building overlooks the Battersea Power Station regeneration site, where off plan flats have been selling for in excess of £1800 per square foot, and will benefit from the £8 billion redevelopment including new underground stations and the relocation of the American Embassy.
The Client
An English buyer.
The Challenge
A repeat client who wanted to purchase an investment property to add to his portfolio.
The Perfect Conclusion
We highlighted the brand new iconic re-development of St Barts hospital on the City fringe. Unlike many of the other generic high rise, multiple unit schemes on offer in London, St Barts has a boutique feel with every flat retaining it’s own individual character and is set within the historic side streets near Farringdon. The scheme is also in very close proximity to the new Crossrail substation. The property was secured with a small reservation deposit before it had been offered to any other buyers and buying off-plan has enabled our clients to spread the payment over the next 36 months.
