Introducing Barry Breed
We are excited to share the news of Barry Breed's new appointment as Business Development Consultant at Somerset Estates. We are delighted to be working alongside Barry and to form…
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Concerned about your vacant home in London?
With the ongoing national lockdown and travel restrictions preventing families from visiting their second homes, we are operating as usual, ensuring that vacant properties are protected and not vulnerable to…
Transforming luxury residential spaces
At a time where the immediate space around us is getting more and more attention, we wanted to turn to some of the wonderful people we work with to showcase…
Why did two men drive to Switzerland at 10pm? – An interview with Ideaworks
If there is one thing I have learnt from working at Somerset Estates, is that it’s invaluable to ensure you work with the right partners. We want to work with…
The London Square still hits the mark for overseas investor
The London square, from its initial development in the mid-seventeenth century to the present day, is a very ‘English phenomenon’ which would come to define the physical landscape of London’s…
Making your home study fit-for-purpose
It’s not surprising, with so many working from home during the country’s lockdown, the home study has become a space that households have paid more attention to than ever before.…
Don’t turn your swimming pool into a hot tub – Lessons from a luxury property manager
On one occasion we were called to a client’s property, after they’d had a new 20- metre residential indoor swimming installed at their home. The swimming pool was full of…
‘Retreat to the country’ – Here to stay or a lockdown trend?
Spending more time at home over the recent weeks has never been more important, so it’s hardly surprising that there has been a vast leap in demand for countryside living,…
Five reasons why your home needs to be serviced
We all know the value and utmost importance of regular servicing from cars and motorcycles to private jets and super yachts. This is completely necessary to keep them in good…
Measures we’re taking
The UK outlook and property landscape is starting to change, as the measures imposed to control the coronavirus crisis are being eased. Over the past two weeks some restrictions have…
Preparing for life after lockdown
As measures are starting to become eased and the return to metropolitan areas are looking more likely, is your London residence ready for your return? Like the rest of the…
London’s prime property marketing during Coronavirus peak
Across the globe, we are all experiencing the rapid acceleration of the coronavirus outbreak. Whether your UK home is your main residency, second home or a pied-à-terre, we’re taking a…
