Required Reading: Buying properties on Central London estates
Mishcon de Reya's Fiona Callaghan walks us through some key legal considerations and things to look out for when buying a home on one of Central London's Great Estates.
Fiona Callaghan is a Managing Associate in Mishcon de Reya's Residential Property Team in the Private department. She is an expert with over 10 years experience in all aspects of residential property including leasehold, freehold and new build properties. Fiona provides advice on often complex sales, purchases and refinances in prime and super prime central London and surrounding areas for both domestic and international clients including for high net worth and high profile individuals.
What to read next
Exclusivity agreements – helpful or just a hindrance?
Mishcon de Reya's Carly Clayton talks us through the benefits and pitfalls of exclusivity agreements in residential property deals.
What property agents need to know: AML guru Malcolm Driscoll on spotting red flags & closing the door on corrupt money
Anti-money laundering compliance in the luxury property sector has never been more important, with property brokers often on the front line of the battle against corrupt finance.
By PrimeResi
Fundamental reform of residential tenancies: How this could work in practice for Estates & Private Clients
As the long-awaited Renters Reform Bill makes its way through Parliament, lawyer Kevin Kennedy talks us through what possible the end of the section 21 process could mean for property owners.
Companies in this article
Mishcon de ReyaMost read
Savills Private Office adds trio of HNW specialists in London & New York
Big-name appointments boost the firm's offering for the globe-trotting super-rich.
By PrimeResi
Daggers’ DDRE tops £200mn in 2026 sales; adds five more advisers
'Buying London' brokerage brings in new dealmakers and reports run of big-ticket transactions in town & country.
Knight Frank installs new Marylebone sales boss
A familiar face returns to Baker Street after a spell leading the agency’s core sales business in Knightsbridge.
Former Lodha director joins country house agency
Independent firm brings in top-end operator to bolster its Cotswolds presence.
Belgravia townhouse with royal past reportedly finds £39mn buyer
That price would top the £35mn paid for a Grade I-listed neighbour earlier this year.
By PrimeResi
Agency seals string of super-prime St George’s Hill sales
The latest big-ticket residence to change hands on the exclusive private estate was guided at £13.75mn.
Well-known PCL agency duo launch boutique firm
Former Maskells MD & ex-Knight Frank Partner set out their stall as independent venture brings its first homes to market.
Savills downgrades prime forecasts; no recovery for PCL prices until 2029
Prime London and regional property prices are likely to decline further next year, says top agency.
By PrimeResi
In Pictures: Albion Nord-designed South Bank penthouse pitched at £20mn
Braeburn's 3,800 sq ft 'sanctuary in the sky' comes with a 900 sq ft wrap-around terrace overlooking the London Eye and River Thames.
By PrimeResi
Landmark Nine Elms scheme brings in fresh design talent
Two top interiors studios join the teamsheet at the 57-storey tower, just over two years after sales launched.
LATEST ARTICLES
Friday the 13th: Microsoft outage hits PCL & raises completion-day concerns
Kensington & Chelsea warns of slower responses, with last year’s council IT shutdown still fresh in the memory.
Aman teams up with tennis legend for new ‘performance living’ brand
First stop for the new 'ultra-luxury' offering is Miami, where the hospitality group is planning a set of branded homes served by a 120,000 sq ft wellness centre.
In Pictures: Elicyon-designed penthouse at Lancer Square seeks £16.5mn
Charu Gandhi’s studio completes one of the long-running Kensington scheme’s final homes, taking its cue from the local antiques trade.
Weekly Showcase: Ten featured prime resi listings
PrimeResi's regular stock check, powered by LonRes.
Wealthy clients turn to ‘private compounds’, says top designer
Taylor Howes founder reflects on how HNW wish lists have changed over the last three decades.