AI Issue 8 2017

56 Acquisition International - August 2017 Bruton of Sloane Street is a luxury division of Bruton Street Management, which has assets under management worth £1 billion and development projects with a combined value of over £2 billion. Following their selection in the 2017 Business Elite Awards, we interviewed Andrew Kafkaris to discover more about this London-centric company. ruton of Sloane Street is regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and is the only company of its kind to have a team comprising qualified Chartered Surveyors, serving the needs of developers and buyers of London’s high value new-build properties. Andrew Kafkaris starts by explaining the company’s role in the London property market and what they set out to achieve. “We currently manage 24 estates across central London and maintain one of the lowest property- to-manager ratios at 300 dwellings per estate manager. “At Bruton of Sloane Street, we combine expert property consultancy with exceptional estate management and tailored lifestyle services. From ensuring maximum personal safety and security to the bespoke management of domestic requests, no request is too small or too challenging. Through our extensive network nurtured overtime, Bruton of Sloane Street also gives residents and their guests exclusive access to the very best of London through its new and exclusive Chatelaine service. “This includes providing access to the capital’s most exclusive cultural events, as well as home and lifestyle management such as sommelier and wine cellaring, yoga and personal training, private travel services, education and art consultancy. “Bruton of Sloane Street’s principle aim is to enhance the value of the properties we manage and provide services designed to integrate seamlessly with modern living and security requirements.” The company’s clients include: • Hempel Gardens, a joint venture development by Amazon Property and British Land, consisting of 33 private residences overlooking one of London’s most famous garden squares; • Burlington Gate: Native Land, comprising 42 luxury residences in the heart of the fashion and arts district of Mayfair, with five Company: Bruton of Sloane Street Name: Andrew Kafkaris Email: info@ brutonofsloanestreet.co.uk Web: brutonofsloanestreet.co.uk Address: 121 Sloane Street, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 9BW UK Phone: +44 (0)20 7495 5858 London Calling B 1707AI01 fine art galleries that will link Cork Street to Old Burlington Street - the newest arcade in London for a century; • Ten Trinity Square, the landmark Reignwood development of a Grade II-listed City of London building, which was opened in 1922 as the headquarters of the Port of London Authority and; • Luxx – 15 Fitzhardinge Street, a luxury residential development in Marylebone; • Bruton of Sloane Street has recently undertaken major restoration projects this year, including The Sloane Stanley Estate and Ealing Village, a Grade II listed Art Deco estate in West London. When undertaking a new client or project, Andrew explains the company’s approach. “When undertaking a new client or project, acknowledging their bespoke needs is at the forefront of our approach. We curate services designed to suit the unique requirements of each client or project. Early consultation is the best way to ensure, right from the start, that the outcome meets the needs of everyone involved. Intricate steps are taken at every stage of providing each of our services. “For example, development consultancy includes working with the design team and reviewing specifications, to ensure all operational aspects of the property are maximised. Service charge consultancy includes the evaluation of specification, finishes and layouts to make sure an accurate service charge budget is provided to the sales team. “Our lease consultancy service relies on Bruton of Sloane Street’s knowledge of residential and tenant law, as well as our ability to ensure the lease accurately reflects the building design and services. Sales information pack designs are created with the developer’s legal team, to ensure all information is complete and replies accurately to enquiries, contributing to both fast and reliable sales.” Andrew then turns his thoughts towards the state of the wider property management industry and the attributes that make Bruton of Sloane Street successful. “The property management industry as a whole, quite rightly, finds itself under the spotlight in terms of safety and security following the tragic events at Grenfell Tower in London, which will lead to a great deal of introspection and review of priorities “It’s a great honour to be recognised as one of the leaders in the property industry, dedicated to providing exceptional services .”