PROPERTY / NEWS E X P E RT A DV I C E 5 MINUTES WITH
ALEX MYLES Branch Manager Hurford Salvi Carr
e are very pleased to have opened our Aldgate branch on Alie Street. Aldgate has and still is undergoing an impressive regeneration phase which started in 2007 and is due to carry on into 2018. This regeneration has been the birth of luxury new residential developments such as Altitude Point and Goodman Fields. Given that this area was once deemed one of the least lived in postcodes in London, these developments have had a significant impact for those who own property in the area. ◆
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Hurford Salvi Carr Aldgate, 020 7680 1888; hurford-salvi-carr.co.uk
THE FORGE he Forge is a unique 9,000 sq ft warehouse nestled in the corner of a gated development on the River Lea opposite the Olympic Park. I immediatley knew this was going to be a noteworthy listing. The Forge was a blank canvas of undeniable character and dream-inducing potential. The 34 different groups that visited all had one thing in common: a fascination with a largely unheralded area of London. The level of attraction this
property garnered appeared symbolic of Hackney Wick’s future. With the London Legacy Development Corporation well into their regeneration scheme, including West Ham’s move to the Olympic Stadium and the expansion of Hackney Wick Station, it is certainly an area to keep an eye on. ◆
Sandy Sutherland Sales Negotiator
Blake Stanley, Broadway Market 020 7254 7554; blakestanley.co.uk
MEET THE TEAM
S AV I L L S S H O R E D I TC H
savill s .c o.uk
BRYONY BUTLER
ELLIOT FENSOM
NICOLE EFTHYMIOU
Ben moved to London nine years ago and worked for a small independent agency before moving to Savills, always focusing on the East and City markets. Living in Haggerston, he knows the area well and is often exploring the local pubs, restaurants and Broadway Market. ◆
Bryony joined Savills last year, after working for a smaller West London agency. Before this, she was an air hostess for two years with Virgin. In her own time she tries to test out every pop up bar and restaurant in the Shoreditch area. ◆
Elliot grew up in Bournemouth and started in agency five years ago. Now in the city, he relishes this industry’s social nature and is a keen sportsman, playing football at any opportunity and often travelling back to support AFC Bournemouth. ◆
Nicole joined the Savills Wapping office in 2012. Her interest in architecture and interior design is constantly inspired by Shoreditch properties, ranging from ultra modern apartments to vast warehouse conversions. She calls East London home. ◆
LETTINGS NEGOTIATOR SAVILLS
Q&A HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THIS AREA?
We have operated in the area from our Islington office since 2007, falling in love with the eclectic mix of properties in Clerkenwell. In 2010 we were thrilled to open our Clerkenwell branch - it’s an excellent area to work in. WHAT IS YOUR ETHOS?
We strive to provide an expert professional service of the highest standard to everyone coming through our doors, supporting buyers and tenants throughout the process which can be stressful at times. We aim to deliver the best results for the clients we represent. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE PROPERTIES RIGHT NOW?
BEN RODGERS HEAD OF LETTINGS SAVILLS
Sales Manager
Foxtons, Clerkenwell
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JOSH WALSH
HEAD OF SALES SAVILLS
SALES NEGOTIATOR SAVILLS
Current favourites are the fantastic flats in Barbican with their unique mid-century design, and the amazing apartments in converted warehouses. MARKET PREDICTIONS FOR THE COMING MONTHS?
With the direct investment in the area and its surroundings, things are looking positive in the short to medium term. ◆ Foxtons Clerkenwell, 020 7871 9800; foxtons.co.uk
SPOTLIGHT ON EAST LONDON PROPORTION OF SALES (TRANSACTIONS) BY TYPE & BEDS 2015
STUDIO FLAT
1 BED FLAT
2 BED FLAT
3+ BED FLAT
HOUSE
3.6% 34.5% 46.6% 9.9% 5.4%
Data provided by LonRes
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