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With demand continuing to surge in the UK’s country property market, the head of Savills’ London & Country House Consultancy advises UHNW owners to address seven key themes to make sure their mansion or estate is a pleasure rather than a problem...
Philip advises new purchasers and the owners of a wide variety of privately owned and occupied houses, from substantial London town houses to large country estates on matters including staffing, asset enhancement, operating costs, security, insurance, liaison with other professional advisors, dealing with third parties and general property advice. He also provides advice regarding the appointment of a design team, team structure, terms of business as well as acting as the client representative during the construction/refurbishment phase of a property.
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