Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, was founded in London and has been advising international and high–net–worth clients, including royal families, stars of screen and stage, family offices, and leading industrialists since 1766. Christie’s has delivered more than two centuries of passionate expertise, utmost discretion, and unparalleled client service.
Christie’s Private Property, a boutique property acquisition service, adheres to these same exacting standards in sourcing prime central London’s finest properties for our clients who wish to purchase luxury real estate. Our property specialists are proven experts in buyer representation for prime central London and comprise the team of choice for those who require ultimate discretion and professionalism, with substantial transactional experience.
Download our brochureTancred Lidbury
Associate Director
Tancred Lidbury has worked in the central London property market for more than 10 years, serving the needs of high–net–worth individuals. He acts discreetly on behalf of both local and international clients to help them source properties in London’s most exclusive neighborhoods. Tancred has developed a large number of personal contacts and well–established relationships with influential London agents, enabling him to access private properties and to source homes that are unlikely to be seen on the open market. Tancred lives in London with his wife and enjoys both motor and horse racing, skiing, golf, tennis, travel
and sailing.
Contact Tancred at tl@christies.com
or +44 (0)20 7389 2173
Natasha Perkins
Client Services Associate
Natasha Perkins has worked for Christie’s in London for several years, serving both on the property team and previously at the auction house. With superb marketing knowledge and a passion for property in prime central London, Natasha has a wonderful depth of experience. Natasha provides several essential services–previewing properties, conducting property research, arranging tours, and assessing the market for the finest London properties–ensuring that the buying process runs smoothly within the team. Natasha lives in London and her hobbies include art history, water sports and travelling.
Contact Natasha at np@christies.com
or +44 (0)20 7389 2173
Why use a buying agent? What are the advantages?
We are specialists in buying; this is what we do and the discipline in which we are experts. We have spent many years developing exceptional knowledge of those who can ensure that we lead your search guided by the latest market intelligence – including solicitors, agents, vendors, designers, architects, and surveyors. As a result of this market intelligence, we also access off market transactions of which the typical buyer would not become aware. Finally, our negotiating skills enable us to deliver the transaction on the best terms available.
Which sector of the market do you cover?
We specialise in prime central London (please see our map), and focus primarily on luxury residential properties above £3.0 million.
Do you have access to properties being marketed by all agents?
Yes. Our independence allows us to work with all other sales agents and intermediaries such as private banks.
How and when do you get paid?
We are paid a one-off retention fee when we enter into a search contract with a new client. Upon a successful acquisition being completed, the client then pays a success fee, which is based upon a percentage of the purchase price.
Does your service guide me through the negotiation process in addition to finding me a property?
Yes, we offer a complete acquisition service. Once attained, we conduct a systematic search, identifying properties that may be of interest to our client, and subsequently negotiate on the client’s behalf. This service continues through to the completion of the purchase and beyond. As part of our range of services we are also able to introduce you to third–party professional services including solicitors, surveyors, architects, interior designers and finance providers, as well as the full range of services from the world’s leading art business, Christie’s.
Is my confidentiality guaranteed?
At Christie’s we have been working with sovereign countries, royal families and high–net–worth clients for centuries. Our ability to maintain confidentiality at all times has been a core part of our success.
Will I not end up competing against your other clients who may be looking for the same thing?
Because we work within the top end of the market, our clients have very specific requirements, which vary significantly in terms of location, type of property, style of interior, and of course price. In addition we strictly limit the number of clients being serviced by any one of our buying team and ensure that no one member of the team is servicing clients with similar requirements.