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 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
Our client was looking for a four bedroom family home in West London within close proximity to a particular girls school. The type of property they were looking for was in very high demand from families and as a result, often properties would sell for over the asking price. There was also an urgency to the search as our client was renting and wanted to move out as soon as possible.
The Perfect Conclusion
Through our persistent approach, and constant communication with the right estate agents, we ensured we were viewing the best options first. After having our offer agreed for a four bedroom house on Yeldham Road, through careful deal management, we kept the transaction moving forwards. Due to new mortgage regulations and a high level of other interested parties, the seller was very nervous, as our client required finance. The vendor stated many times they wanted to run with another cash offer buyer, but we managed to keep control of the situation making sure we didn’t lose the deal to another party
The Client
An Australian buyer.
The Challenge
Our Australian client was only in London for two days, and was looking to buy a large lateral two bedroom pied a terre in Central London for under £4 million. We arranged a tour of eight properties, all of which met with his criteria but varied in price and location. Their favourite was a flat in Hyde Park W2 in excellent condition overlooking a garden square and opposite a new development of refurbished flats.
The Perfect Conclusion
We successfully agreed the purchase for under the asking price, at £1,596 per square foot. Flats in a newly refurnished development on the same street are selling for close to £2,500 per square foot, highlighting the excellent deal we managed to negotiate on behalf of our client.
The Client
An International buyer.
The Challenge
Our client was looking for a pied-a-terre providing a quiet and safe lock-up and leave apartment in central London. As they only spend a limited amount of time in London high on the list of requirements was a building with a porter, located close to shops and restaurants and with little refurbishment required.
The Perfect Conclusion
Black Brick successfully agreed the purchase of a stunning and truly unique mansion flat £150,000 below the asking price. The flat had recently been stripped back to the shell and meticulously refurbished by the vendors. We are now providing further support to the client through our vacant care service specifically designed for overseas clients.
The Client
A British investor.
The Challenge
Our client was looking for a prime Central London rental investment in a location that would provide long term capital growth and also be easy to rent out. The property needed to be in good condition and ready to let out.
The Perfect Conclusion
We successfully negotiated to buy this smart 2 bedroom apartment in Mayfair for £350,000 below the asking price, a 15% saving. The property is also within a 5 minute walk of the new Crossrail substation at Hanover Square. The area should see significant uplift in the coming years due to this new major transport link.
The Client
An English family.
The Challenge
Our clients were looking for a four bedroom home in West Hampstead. This size property in the area were selling very quickly, often with multiple bids and for over our clients budget.
The Perfect Conclusion
We were able to identify a two bedroom house in need of work but with potential to extend to the perfect size. The vendor had found a flat that she wanted to move to and was looking to sell quickly in order not to lose it.Our clients are going to spend £250,000 on the work. Houses on the open market of the style, size and finish that our clients will create are selling at over £1.5m.
The Client
An African Investor
The Challenge
A repeat Black Brick client, who we have sourced multiple properties for over the years. Knowing that our client loves St John’s Wood, we preempted that they would be interested in this new, off plan, off market development overlooking Primrose Hill.
The Perfect Conclusion
We sourced an off market, off plan, 2 bedroom, 1200 square feet apartment in what is set to become St John’s Wood/Primrose Hill’s most prestigious modern apartment building, containing just 36 apartments. With completion not until 2015, we think this development will do very well over the next few years. It will be the only apartment block in the area with a full range of facilities, such as swimming pool, gym, parking and 24 hour concierge.
The Client
A Middle Eastern Buyer
The Challenge
Our client was an ultra high net worth individual looking for a family home in London with a “green view”.
The Perfect Conclusion
We identified Regents Park as the perfect location for our client, giving him the grandness combined with fabulous views into the park.
The Client
An Indian Buyer
The Challenge
Our clients were looking to buy a flat in St John’s Wood or Mayfair, but were very undecided between the two locations. They had family living in St John’s Wood, and so wanted to be close by, but they preferred Mayfair as a location.
The Perfect Conclusion
We focused our clients on the area of Marylebone, which is the perfect solution between St Johns Wood and Mayfair. We also managed to save our clients £350,000 from the asking price, representing nearly an 8% discount.
The Client
An Indian Buyer
The Challenge
Our clients wanted a 4 bedroom apartment in a building with a 24 hour porter and parking in St John’s Wood. Our clients were also heavily into “vastu” which meant we had to carefully consider which position the front door faced, making the search extremely challenging.
The Perfect Conclusion
Most of the flats we identified for our clients did not work from a vastu perspective. Through our contacts, we sourced two off market flats, which could be joined together, enabling our clients to create their perfect property, and configure the layout according to vastu principles.
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
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.
