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Before our clients can even start to think about developing or redesigning a property, we provide a service that sets us apart from other luxury design studios. Prior to them investing in a property, we help them to establish whether that investment is worthwhile, and afterwards, we assist them in how to maximise that investment. That strategic advice is just the start of the end-to-end service we offer, from pre-acquisition to project delivery.
Buying and potentially developing a high-value property is a big and potentially daunting decision. The timing of your investment can make the difference between it being profitable or not. Knowing whether you are paying a good price or over the odds. Understanding where the potential to improve the property and add value lies – and how easy it is likely to be to get planning permission.
Many cities, including London, exist as a tapestry of micro property markets. There are broad trends, but it takes on-the-ground insight and expertise to understand the nuances of specific locations, down to why one side of a particular street is worth more than another or a particular new development is selling far better than another.
Knowing how to source materials, contractors, architects, project managers and every other element of a development project is extremely difficult when you lack the time or if you live elsewhere.
Our first-hand knowledge of specific locations and property markets puts us in an advantageous position to help our clients from the very start of the process. We do more than just design. We are a multi-disciplinary studio that provides the market insight and technical knowledge too so that we can deliver the full package to our clients.
We review all available documentation and identify what key information is required in order to assess the viability of any new venture.
Next, we analyse the potential quality of the investment by conducting a feasibility study – effectively a business plan for your investment, covering risk analysis, planning challenges, value-added potential, development budget, programme timelines and Return on Equity (ROE). We need to consider what may lie ahead in a year or two when your project is complete – including new regulation, development and infrastructure upgrades – and how they might impact your investment.
How can you maximise the value of your new or existing property? We help you weigh up the cost versus value of extending the property, based on our knowledge of the macro-market in your location. We can help you deal with rising construction costs, using our procurement networks and expertise to secure the best prices and fastest delivery.
With our close links to specialist high-net-worth advisors, including buying agents, property financiers, tax and planning specialists, we are always able to give you the most up to date and accurate insight into, and advice on, some of the most valuable residential assets and developments in the world. Where does your investment sit in relation to current high-net-worth trends and attitudes? How can you maximise your return? We will help you answer those questions by leading you, step by step, through the structuring of your project to achieve your time, cost and quality objectives.
We ensure we keep our clients fully informed of progress throughout the project. Our founder and Managing Director, Nicolas Roux, personally reports upon every aspect of the project, too, so the client can make informed decisions using the right information. Our unique live reporting system means our clients can review their project’s status at any time, from anywhere in the world.
