12.06.2023
The Downsizing Guide
12.06.2023
Team changes to celebrate
An update on promotions and new faces at Lurot Brand.
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20.01.2023
Bricks and ARDOUR
Our gorgeous property for sale, Wimpole Mews, is featured in the February edition of The London Magazine.
The London Magazine, page 60
17.12.2022
Where there’s HOPE
Billy Harvey gives his comment on why our buyers like mews houses.
In The London Magazine, page 60
Image credit: The London Magazine
18.11.2022
CGT tax change – It could have been worse, say agents
Billy Harvey from our sales team comments on how the Autumn Statement will affect the property market.
Image credit: 'PT Money' ptmoney.com
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06.09.2022
Talking Heads: What do prime property pros want from the new PM housing and minister
Marlon Lloyd Malcolm shares his thoughts on the changes he would like to see on the agenda for tax changes.
17.07.2022
Overvalue your house at your peril
Our own Marlon Lloyd Malcolm, explains why setting the right value on your property is not only in your best interest but essential to selling.
28.06.2022
All aboard the Elizabeth line
Bathurst Mews is mentioned as one of the best places to live on the Elizabeth line.
24.06.2022
Rent rules could ‘drive out landlords’
The government has promised changes that will 'shake up the private rented sector'. Mollie Swallow comments on what the changes could mean for landlords in the latest issue of City AM.
16.06.2022
Pets in lets
The government has published plans to forbid landlords from imposing ‘blanket bans’ on tenants having pets in their properties. What are the new rules and when might they come into effect? The Evening Standard asks, Mollie Swallow, Lettings Director at Lurot Brand, for her thoughts on how this change will affect Landlords and Tenants.
01.12.2020
A heap of heritage, ripe for renovation
The Financial Times recently asked the question: “Could you restore a derelict home?” A one-bedroom house in Pindock Mews, marketed by Lurot Brand, has made it to the FT’s list of gorgeously derelict properties, together with a quote from our property brochure: “This freehold house could be converted into a dream home.”
19.11.2020
Saddle up, it’s time to buy in Bathurst Mews
Purchase this exclusive four-bedroom property in Bathurst Mews, and you’ll be living close to the last remaining mews stable in London. According to our Head of Sales, Marlon Lloyd Malcolm, it’s not just “the benefit of seeing lovely horses” that makes the street so unique: it’s the local community spirit.
06.10.2020
When city meets village, it’s Love Actually
According to Rebecca Norris, writing for the MyLondon website, mews streets “seem to offer the impossible”, combining urban life with a village-like community buzz. Rebecca wanted to learn more about mews properties, so she got in touch with Lurot Brand. Seems she’s fallen in love with the idea of living in a mews.
14.09.2020
Notting Hill Gate notables
Notting Hill Gate is home to the eclectic Portobello Road Market and the world-famous August Bank Holiday Carnival. “Celebrities and film stars can often be seen pottering around in their off-screen lives,” says Head of Sales Marlon Lloyd Malcolm. But which famous residents have lived - or live now - in Notting Hill Gate? Read the full article.
26.08.2020
Koreans keen to gather London mews insights
It seems Koreans are eager to know what makes life in a London mews so special. They’ve been talking to Marlon Lloyd Malcolm, who says mews properties appeal to young professionals and older people who “no longer want to own and care for a big house.” Click ‘translate’ to read the article.
26.08.2020
Bag a stately Belgravia bargain
Properties like this ‘mini stately home’ usually cost a cool £5 million, but a lucky creative could grab it for just £1.3m. Marlon Lloyd Malcolm calls it “a unique property,” adding that it would suit “anyone in the creative industries who wanted to work from home.” However, buying this Belgravia bargain comes with a few strings attached.
17.06.2020
Time to sniff out a property bargain?
While some buyers are waiting to see what happens to the property market post-lockdown, others are seizing the moment to grab a bargain. This article in The Telegraph features a mews property, marketed by Lurot Brand, that has just dropped its price by £250,000. Read the full article here.
26.05.2020
A good time to buy and sell?
Following a flurry of activity since the property market reopened, now could be a good time to sell according to this article in Billionaire Magazine. There’s also some timely advice for buyers of London property, with an exclusive property (marketed by Lurot Brand) offered as an example of a prime investment opportunity.
26.05.2020
Caution is key, as housing market reopens
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The government has finally reopened the housing market, but despite pent-up demand there’s unlikely to be a free-for-all when it comes to viewings. Estate agents and developers are taking unprecedented steps to ensure their clients’ safety. Read more here.
30.04.2020
Top 10 properties with a village vibe
A beautiful mews property in Marylebone marketed by Lurot Brand appears second on a list of “The best properties in London’s villages” compiled by the website countryandtownhouse.co.uk. The property described as a “picture-perfect, tucked away mews house”, boasts some impressive features and a great location. Find out more here.
17.04.2020
A remarkable refurbishment
"This Chelsea house has been expanded and updated in a tasteful and sympathetic way," says our Head of Sales, Marlon Lloyd Malcolm, describing the former home of British glamour icon Diana Dors. Having undergone a recent renovation, Marlon agrees the Victorian townhouse has fully recaptured its former star quality.
17.04.2020
Burnsall Street beauty
A beautiful Chelsea townhouse once occupied by actress and film star Diana Dors has gone on sale with Lurot Brand for £6m. The actress – known as "England's answer to Marilyn Monroe” lived in the property between 1931 and 1984. Ms Dors frequently threw star-studded parties at this fabulous Burnsall Street property.
17.04.2020
Chelsea home of Sixties glamour icon for sale
Owners Mark Manduca and Alexandra Gershon have lovingly refurbished the former Chelsea home of the late British "blonde bombshell" Diana Dors. Head of Sales Marlon Lloyd Malcolm observes: "For a buyer who needs priceless heritage, character and beauty, this is the property equivalent of a 'bombshell'.
17.04.2020
Aurelie Gaspar, Lurot Brand’s lockdown legend
In showcasing the work of estate agents who are helping to keep the community safe, Letting Agent Today reports a story about Lurot Brand’s founder, Antoine Lurot. After witnessing plucky French baker Aurelie Gaspar delivering bread along his mews street, Antoine decided to help spread the word. Find out what happened next.
23.03.2020
Rich refurbishment rewards
"Beautifully derelict" are the words chosen by our Head of Sales, Marlon Lloyd Malcolm, to describe this romantically distressed mews house, recently featured in the Daily Mail. Sought-after Pindock Mews has been home to numerous rock stars and celebrities, so how much value could a new owner add after refurbishment?
13.03.2020
A tale of two mews
According to our Head of Sales Marlon Lloyd Malcolm, it "only happens about once every two years across central London." He’s talking about those rare occasions when mews houses next door to each other go on sale. But why do 10 and 11 Leinster Mews have a price difference of over £3m?
13.03.2020
Build-to-rent bonus
Following a report that 57% more build-to-rent units were created in 2019 than in 2018, our Head of Lettings Mollie Crowley told BuyAssociation: "The increase is indicative of a rapidly-changing approach to renting in the UK, suggesting there is a significant shift in the way people view renting."
13.02.2020
Tucked-away charm
Browse the exclusive London Magazine and you’ll find two delightful mews homes for sale on pages 94-95. Hidden in the heart of Chelsea, our Adrian Mews house comes with its own parking space. Lancaster Mews is another haven of peace, close to Lancaster Gate tube and moments from Kensington Gardens.
13.02.2020
London’s £1m+ property seesaw
It seems there are fewer properties worth £1 million or more selling in prime London areas these days: a seesaw effect between the suburbs and central London is currently seeing more suburban properties at over £1m. Don’t miss this article in The Times on the rise and fall of the £1m+ house.
13.02.2020
No upside to downsizing?
According to our Head of Sales, Marlon Lloyd Malcolm, “Larger properties with higher price tags are harder hit on their value in down markets.” Talking to The Times, Marlon explains why homeowners are increasingly reluctant to downsize under current market conditions. Read more here.
13.02.2020
Does your house stand out?
What happens when your neighbour’s house goes on the market just as you are putting yours on sale? Our General Manager James Robinson tells The Times: “A buyer will want to compare all the houses before making a decision, so you will get more viewings.” Here’s how to beat the competition.
30.01.2020
Guy Ritchie’s address could be yours!
With an overwhelming demand for luxury and celebrity homes, Lurot brand brings to you a palatial star property as clean as a canvas. Once home to Guy Ritchie and Madonna, this desirable corner house with a dug basement and lavish revamp ideas could be your address at £3.45 million.