The Doer Upper’s Gossip Column #1

Alan Page was for many years an award winning advertising creative director and founder of his own successful agency. More recently he has served on the boards of various marketing businesses and acted as a property buying agent in the South of France. He has owned numerous homes in London, Paris and Saint Tropez and has now turned his hand to small prime central London property development.
From Doer-Upper to Starter-Upper: The London Property Week diaries
Alan Page shares the origin story of his latest venture: a consumer event for new-build property buyers
By Alan Page
A doer-upper’s Postcard from Hong Kong
Buying agent-turned developer Alan Page nips over to Hong Kong to see how hefty new (and mansion tax-like) taxes are tackling an overcooked property market.
By Alan Page
All I Want For Christmas: The Doer-Upper’s letter to Santa
Dear Santa,
I like to think that I am one of your most undemanding customers.
By Alan Page
Most read
Luxury brokerage recruits another raft of top agents to drive SW London expansion
Fast-growing agency United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty confirms quartet of 'stellar' hires, including some big names from Knight Frank.
After the goldrush: Mayfair’s luxury new-build supply dwindles as development boom fizzles out
Planning restrictions & rising construction costs have driven a major shift in London's most exclusive neighbourhood.
Green light for new Valouran & Marcus Cooper Group project in Knightsbridge
Luxury developers' revamp of a grand townhouse & mews promises to 'set a new benchmark' for the prestigious PCL neighbourhood.
Super-prime PCL agency reports ‘solid’ start to 2025, as international buyers drive £300mn deal run
'Price, presentation & protraction' are the key issues facing the capital's high-end resi market right now, says Beauchamp Estates; speculates Trump's new global order could boost demand.
Investor picks up six-unit portfolio in Kensington
Agency says bulk deal demonstrates 'continued attractiveness' of prime London property to BtL investors, despite impending policy changes.
Self-employed broker agency buys rival
With backing from well-known property industry players, TAUK wants to 'consolidate the UK’s self employed agency space'.
By PrimeResi
Ranked: The 20 most expensive streets in Britain right now
New analysis reveals which are the priciest addresses in 2025, based on current listings.
Agency seals over £100mn of deals in Little Venice
Boutique firm reports run of high-end sales in the picturesque West London enclave, where - unlike in many parts of the capital - demand is outstripping supply.
Senior hire for Savills Shoreditch
Agency boosts resi line-up in east London with new associate director.
LATEST ARTICLES
Nobu unveils plans for debut UK branded resi project
High-end hospitality group teams up with developer Salboy on £360mn scheme in Manchester, marking the A-list restaurant brand's first foray into Britain’s luxury real estate market.
Norway buys 25% of Shaftesbury’s Covent Garden estate
Norwegian oil fund strikes again in Prime Central London, acquiring another significant chunk of West End real estate.
By PrimeResi
Property Industry Reactions: BoE holds interest rates at 4.5%
'While a hold in rates will be disappointing for borrowers, it does suggest a welcome level of stability', comments property portal boss Jason Tebb.
By PrimeResi
Rosewood launches first standalone resi scheme
Luxury hotel group's new boutique project in LA marks 'a monumental chapter in its residential journey'
DOGEball: Ollie Marshall on US disruption & what comes next in the UK’s economic saga
The UK is under pressure to attract global investment and stimulate growth, which could force a realignment toward lower taxes and deregulation - and have major ramifications for the housing market.