The Doer Upper’s Postcard from Paris
A serial property developer tells his origin story, and fears for the future of London
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.
The Doer-Upper goes bargain hunting in St Tropez
Buying a house in France is one thing, says Alan Page; owning it under Monsieur Hollande's regime is quite another
By Alan Page
Riviera Cheek: The Doer Upper does St Tropez
St Tropez is not all glamour, especially if you're a buying agent... Alan Page reports from Notting Hill-on-Sea on what to love and the four types of Riviera buyer.
By Alan Page
The City of Lights Vs The Big Smoke: Comparing prime property markets in Paris & London
Paris and London are very different cities - but they also have a lot in common, and both hold strong appeal for HNW property buyers
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Former Druce Director launches Harding Green in Shropshire
Thomas Dainty previously worked for prime property agencies in Prime Central London and Dubai.
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Another UAE property developer opens London outpost
Danube Properties' new base in Harrow will 'act as a gateway for UK investors, providing them with unparalleled access to Dubai’s lucrative real estate market.'
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In Pictures: Inside an ‘ultra-high-end’ renovation project in Knightsbridge
Rigby & Rigby is collaborating with NJF Design to create a 'one-of-a-kind' residence on Walton Place.
Luxury apartment block hits the market in Hampstead
Buyer sought for rare prime resi investment opp in one of London's top neighbourhoods.
Walter Lilly merges with Size Group
Specialists join forces to create 'high quality multi-sector construction craft group'.
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