Finding Perfect Property - Diary of a Buying Agent

Welcome back to Finding Perfect Property – Diary of a Buying Agent! In our seventh episode, host Camilla Dell will be speaking to Ben Handley, Tax Partner of BDO, one of the world’s largest accounting and consultancy firms. Ben has over 20 years’ experience helping clients navigate the tax implications of purchasing UK property. Taking tax advice before purchasing a residential property in the UK is crucial, as it can help you avoid potential pitfalls and ensure that you are fully informed about the financial implications of your purchase. The UK has a complex system of taxes that can impact real estate transactions, including stamp duty land tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax. By consulting with a tax expert, you can better understand how these taxes may apply to your specific situation and make more informed decisions about your purchase. In addition, seeking tax advice can also help you identify any tax planning opportunities that may be available to you, allowing you to potentially minimize your tax liability and maximize the benefits of your property investment.

In our sixth episode, host Camilla Dell will be speaking to Sandy Mitchell, Founding Director of Red Book Agency. Red Book is the go-to agency for clients embarking on a new property project. Whether you need interior designers, architects, builders, technical advice—or a full project team—they give you immediate access to the proven best and carefully align you with the ideal talent.  Sandy has launched over 250 significant projects in London and the Home Counties, including his own derelict Grade II listed 13th Century manor house in West Berkshire which he restored as the family home in 2003. This experience gave Sandy inspiration to launch Red Book.  With the cost of works significantly rising, not to mention the red tape involved there are many pitfalls’ clients can fall into and taking advice has never been more important. Sandy shares is insights including what he wished he’d known before embarking on his own project back in 2003!

With the pound at historic lows, are we about to see a deluge of US buyers coming to the UK? Is the relationship still as special as it once was or do they think we’ve all gone mad post Brexit? In this episode (recorded pre budget and pre Liz Truss) host Camilla Dell chats to Robert Paul, Partner at London & Capital. Robert is Head of the US Family office where he manages a team of 31 professionals managing $2 billion of client assets. He is widely considered to be one of the leading experts in advising US-connected families, individuals and Trusts on the management of their international wealth. As a result, he is regularly asked to speak on the challenges of managing money within the complex tax regime of the US. Robert specialises in advising on the structure, asset allocation and coordination of international wealth, which has him perfectly positioned for this episode.

In our fourth episode, host Camilla Dell will be speaking to Richard Northey, Managing Director of The Education Consultancy, one of the UK’s leading education consultancy companies. With over 15 years’ experience, Richard has worked with parents and children from embryo to 18, seeking the best education opportunities on our shores – but how does this relate to our property market? Does it really cost 121% more to live a stone’s throw from your school of choice? Should you go for a state or private education? Could boarding be the way to go? Is it better to find your home first and then look for a school or vice versa? With so much choice, how do you know what the right choice is for your child? Let’s find out…

Welcome back to Finding Perfect Property – Diary of a Buying Agent! In our third episode, host Camilla Dell speaks to Simon Harvey, Head of FX Analysis at Monex Europe and Daniel Jack, one of Monex Europe’s finest traders. Many overseas buyers of UK property aren’t just looking at the property market. Currency plays a huge role in investment decisions. With sterling set for continued weakness and the global economy on a knife edge, forecasting has become an investor’s necessity. Hear what the experts think about global currency markets, the future of sterling and whether now is the right time to enter the UK property market.

Welcome back to Finding Perfect Property – Diary of a Buying Agent! In our second episode, host Camilla Dell will be speaking to property journalist extraordinaire, and ‘legend of The Times’, Anne Ashworth. Having graced our screens, print publications and radio for over 30 years, Anne’s experience in the London property sector is second to none, expertly delving into all things prime property and investment.

In our first, inaugural episode, we’ll be talking all things property finance, one of the most critical factors buyers need to be able to buy property successfully. Camilla Dell will be talking to Katherine O’Shea, Director of Strategic Solutions at Coutts about the vital thing’s buyers need to know before buying – and mostly importantly, what buyers can expect in the current market.