What a small world,’ people ex-
claim, when they discover a happy
unforeseen connection or a ser-
endipitous link with a kindred
spirit. The world of Super Prime
property owners is anything but
small – with ultra-high-net-worth
individuals spanning the four
corners of the world, flying between penthouses in London, Monaco
or Singapore and illustrious country houses, ski chalets, polo estates
and Caribbean beachfront getaways. However, that same sense of an
exclusive global collective is the hallmar ring created by Savills.
Truly international, truly cross-departmental and truly collabora-
tive, the Savills high-net-worth team exists to help clients gain access to
relevant and experienced operators within a network of more than 600
in 60 countries. It is this authoritative, joined-up approach –
sharing information to deliver the highest standards of client care – that
distinguishes Savills at the top end of global property business.
Seamless collaboration between the teams who run Prime Central
London, Country Houses, Residential Developments, Internation-
al, Private and Cross-border Investment creates the valuable
connections and links that achieve successful sales and purchases.
In today’s challenging environment, that is serendipity indeed. ‘Of 23
London sales in excess of £20million in 2018, Savills sold more than
any other agent, which is testament to the reach of the Savills brand to
both British and international buyers,’ says Richard Gutteridge, Head
of Super Prime markets in London.
Last year, for example, an Asian businessman whose group bought
a prestigious city building through the Commercial Investment arm,
then acquired a beautiful residential property via the Country HousesWELL CONNECTEDWith more than 600 offices in 60 countries, and experienced teams dedicated to Super Prime
transactions, Savills is truly international, truly cross-departmental and truly collaborative in
its approach to reach out and help high-net-worth individuals achieve their property goalsteam. In another landmark trade of 2018, a long-standing client of
David Forbes, Head of Savills Private , sought the discreet sale
of a 10,000 square foot house in Knightsbridge, which was swiftly
concluded with a buyer introduced by the Super Prime team.
‘Our clients often have multiple requirements – a party pad in Ibiza,
a city apartment, a ski chalet in Kitzbühel,’ says Hugo Thistlethwayte,
Head of International Residential. ‘In the last 12 months, my team sold
in excess of €140million of property in prime city and lifestyle locations
to buyers referred by our UK alone. And that’s not taking into
account the referrals which the Savills network of international
and prime hubs have generated.’
With access to this pool of experienced operators, clients are well
placed to achieve their often niche and specialist goals. Recent successes
include the sale of a property in Portofino at €30million, with the same
buyer going on to add to his portfolio with the purchase of a residence
in the United States; and the current sale of a notable chateau in France
to a client referred by Crispin Holborow, Country Director and Deputy
Head of the Priva.07-19SavillsPromotion.indd 10 4/22/19 8:12 PM