28th January 2008
Canary Wharf City Life – Luxurious London for Sale
A very special property company gives the imagination free rein
Part of the Imagine Homes Group, Imagine Private Clients specialises in some of the finest, most expensive and highest quality residences in London. Whether customers seek homes or residential property investments, this division is a major player in the arena of luxury living. As part of the bespoke customer service, Imagine Private Clients individual relationship managers provide personal and discreet assistance and their expert knowledge of the London property market distinguishes them as hand-picked employees of the company. As they are specifically matched with particular clients and their personal requirements, discerning customers can be sure that their property needs are in the best of hands.
Fuelled by the high standards its customers expect, the company’s targeted approach considers not only the capital growth and potential rental yields that are central to property investment, but also the lifestyle and quality of the properties it offers, maintaining a reputation for only the best residents in the capital. With each acquisition, every effort is made to ensure that the high standards of quality are met. Often this will involve “redesigning the architectural layout of a property with our customers’ needs in mind, and will almost certainly involve raising the overall specification of the building required to meet our exacting standards” (James Taylor, MD of Imagine Private Clients).
Known for its use of reputable developers and the resultant high standards of build quality, Imagine Private Clients is popular with wealthy individuals, families, high-net-worth investors and private banks; with such a varied clientele, the company is well versed in dealing with a range of property types, scales and specifications. Enhancing the value of property for all its client groups to such high international standards, it is hardly surprising that this is a company that always delivers.
Luxury Living
Imagine Private Clients has built a property portfolio of more than £210 million since April 2007. Due to the increased demand for luxury property in London, the company has enjoyed rapid growth within its first year and the properties for sale on its books include some of the most exclusive in the capital. From high – end apartments to graded townhouses, Imagine Private Clients has the experience and expertise to find the ideal residence to suit each clients individual needs. Here are some of their most exciting addresses.
“Our acquisition of over £210 million worth of property in such a short period of time symbolises both the strength of the luxury residential sales market and our belief in it”
James Taylor, MD of Imagine Private Clients.
1. RICHMOND LOCK
Thirty three plots at Richmond Lock have been acquired from Octogon as part of a scheme in which 100 houses and apartments are to be built around grade two listed Italianate Gordon House. Attracting a mix of families and property investors, the Imagine Private Clients phase will comprise thirty three superior family homes. With prices ranging from £2 to £4 million, over a third of phase one has been sold and interested parties will need to be quick off the mark to purchase one of these properties.
2. CHELSEA WHARF
A prestigious new Thames-side address, Chelsea Wharf provides Imagine Private Clients with a collection of twelve outstanding homes.
A private and secure location, the loft style apartments and penthouses in this Chelsea development enjoy generous room sizes, high ceilings, huge picture windows and fantastic dual aspect balconies. Expansive riverside views ensure the London Luxury lifestyle has a stunning backdrop in these properties, and with a choice of studio, two-bedroom and three-bedroom options the residences suit a range of buyers and investors. Stylish fixtures, stainless steel kitchens, limestone flooring and designer bathroom suites ensure a perfect, glossy finish, ready for individuals to make a home. Chelsea Wharf Apartments are priced between £3 and £7 million.
3. WEST HEATH PLACE
Forty apartments as West Heath Place in Finchley Road make up the latest acquisition in the £210 million property portfolio. Situated close to Hampstead Heath, these residencies are located in a painfully stylish and sought-after area and were acquired from Albany Homes, an established international developer specialising in London luxury homes. Ranging in price from £850,000 to £3 million, the two and five bedroom apartments have been designed by internationally renowned architect Igal Yawetz.
For more information on these properties or any of Imagine Private Clients’ services, call 0207 7667 6882 or visit www.imagineprivateclients.com
Why you’ll NEVER lose in London
The overall outlook for the London property market is positive, despite the doom and gloom, says James Taylor, Managing Director of Imagine Private Clients
Newspapers are currently full of financial despair, but despite this, London remains the most attractive property investment market due to its position as a global financial hub, a favourable regulatory environment and a strong rental market.
As one of the most exciting, vibrant cities in the world, London is a place of opportunity for everyone from the graduate to the multimillionaire. Not only is London one of Europes’ most prosperous regions, but it is also one of the biggest economies in the world. With an ever-expanding population of highly skilled workers and continued growth in the financial and business services sector, the residential property market remains buoyant and demand for super prime properties continues to outstrip supply.
For years, London has been a tax haven due to legislation that allows anyone who lives in Britain, but wasn’t born there, to opt for non-domiciled tax status. As they’re taxed only on what they actually bring into the UK, regardless of how much they’ve earned overseas, these ‘High Net Worth Individuals’ continue to buy and live in London homes. Labour’s intention to impose a £30,000 charge on non-domiciles only after they have been in the UK for seven years is hardly a threat to most of London’s wealthy foreign residents, and by cutting capital gains tax to 18 per cent many may even be encouraged to buy a second home.
As a result of various factors, including those stated above, the average prime central London property market has outperformed mainstream London and the rest of the UK for almost a quarter of a century. And with rental prices at the top end of the market in central London hitting the highest level in almost eight years, this trend looks certain to continue.
While London retains its status as world capital and is the hottest place to be for wealthy international players, prime property in the city remains the safest property investment.
James Taylor is Managing Director of Imagine Private Clients, the bespoke service dedicated to customers seeking some of the world’s most valuable properties – either as homes or residential property investments.