Process & Procurement
At Smith & Brown our counsel is based on unrivalled specialist knowledge of unique properties and landholdings, from quirky castle follies and sporting estates, to luxury high-end city apartments worldwide. We combine this with a genuine understanding of what High Net Worth Purchasers are seeking in residential or business real estate investments, built up over a combined 40 years.
We have a full understanding of the discreet needs of international property transactions and have a wide ranging experience in arranging secure and compliant transfer of funds, movement of assets, legal and financial aspects and tax-efficient contracts. Through our network of trust and financial advisors, we are able to offer a range of family-office services to ensure that every transaction is smooth and efficient.
We are specialists in off-market property transactions and have our finger on the pulse of global property.
Process & Procurement
At Smith & Brown our counsel is based on unrivalled specialist knowledge of unique properties and landholdings, from quirky castle follies and sporting estates, to luxury high-end city apartments worldwide. We combine this with a genuine understanding of what High Net Worth Purchasers are seeking in residential or business real estate investments, built up over a combined 40 years.
We have a full understanding of the discreet needs of international property transactions and have a wide ranging experience in arranging secure and compliant transfer of funds, movement of assets, legal and financial aspects and tax-efficient contracts. Through our network of trust and financial advisors, we are able to offer a range of family-office services to ensure that every transaction is smooth and efficient.
We are specialists in off-market property transactions and have our finger on the pulse of global property.
Knowledge & Expertise
Smith & Brown attracts a global clientele and fuses local conveyancing expertise with an international reach to find that rare one-off home or asset portfolio addition. This knowledge, combined with hard work and outstanding results, has given Smith & Brown an exceptional reputation in unique property procurement with a dominant percentage of clientele coming from recommendations, referrals, or repeat clients.
Diligence & Discretion
At Smith & Brown we combine our historic records of specialist property sales, and purchaser profiles, with our state-of-the art and highly focused internet and digital searching. Smith & Brown recognises that High Net Worth Purchasers seek the very finest properties that are often difficult to value. Diligent record searching and historic analysis into past sales registers of properties to indicate realistic market value is at the core of our business, and a crucial element in negotiating a unique property investment with confidence. Smith & Brown has built an enviable reputation for both diligence and discretion in property purchasing for High Net Worth Individuals.
Go-To Property Specialists
In keeping with the finest traditions of Smith & Brown our service is professional, personal and focused on quality. As an established property conveyer, Smith & Brown is not constrained by corporate bureaucracy or shareholder cost-cutting; our independent, entrepreneurial and client focused approach produces continued results for our clients and is the reason why each year Smith & Brown remains the go-to property procurement specialist for off-market transactions.
Knowledge & Expertise
Smith & Brown attracts a global clientele and fuses local conveyancing expertise with an international reach to find that rare one-off home or asset portfolio addition. This knowledge, combined with hard work and outstanding results, has given Smith & Brown an exceptional reputation in unique property procurement with a dominant percentage of clientele coming from recommendations, referrals, or repeat clients.
Diligence & Discretion
At Smith & Brown we combine our historic records of specialist property sales, and purchaser profiles, with our state-of-the art and highly focused internet and digital searching. Smith & Brown recognises that High Net Worth Purchasers seek the very finest properties that are often difficult to value.
Diligent record searching and historic analysis into past sales registers of properties to indicate realistic market value is at the core of our business, and a crucial element in negotiating a unique property investment with confidence. Smith & Brown has built an enviable reputation for both diligence and discretion in property purchasing for High Net Worth Individuals.
Go-To Property Specialists
In keeping with the finest traditions of Smith & Brown our service is professional, personal and focused on quality.
As an established property conveyer, Smith & Brown is not constrained by corporate bureaucracy or shareholder cost-cutting; our independent, entrepreneurial and client focused approach produces continued results for our clients and is the reason why each year Smith & Brown remains the go-to property procurement specialist for off-market transactions.
MEET THE TEAM
Richard is the Founder and Chief Executive of Smith & Brown and is responsible for overseeing purchases, valuations and development in the specialist property space.
Originally from an accounting background, Richard formerly managed accounts for a number of Europe’s princely houses and A-list celebrities. Additionally, he brings twenty more years of experience as an entrepreneur and business manager. Richard is an active investor and advisor in rural developments and in areas of infrastructure software, networking, security, storage, and wireless technology. He resides in Monaco with his wife.
richard.brown@surehouse.com
Paul co-founded Smith & Brown with Richard in 2000. As Managing Director he advises on all aspects of client relations and property purchase, specialising in developments and valuations, and has been personally involved in over £1 billion worth of property transactions. Paul started his career in accountancy and was personal advisor to premier league footballers, rugby players and various international sporting celebrities.
In 2010 he gained a Masters in Real Estate and Finance. He lives in West London with his wife and three sons.
paul.smith@surehouse.com
David is responsible for all residential and commercial purchases and is an Expert Witness.
A former Property Receiver, he has experience in a wide variety of appointments including residential and commercial units from single occupiers, houses in multiple occupation, and large residential and commercial developments. David is also a practised rural estate valuer and is responsible for a management portfolio that extends to over 200 properties.
He splits his time between London and Edinburgh.
david.robinson@surehouse.com
Peter is the senior lawyer at Smith & Brown, advising on high-end transactions and leading the litigation and disputes-contract legal team, specialising in property development, injunctions, and professional negligence claims. He is an accredited mediator of some note and has represented several ultra-high net worth individuals.
In addition to his litigation responsibilities, he oversees the newbuilds and redevelopment dispute resolution team, which offers expertise across all types of building dispute work, solving the smallest of problems to High Court cases of high value and complexity. He is a trained mediator and takes up appointments regularly for the firm’s clients.
He advised a Fortune 100 corp on implementing a managed legal service for its high volume recurring commercial contracts.
Peter holds a Master of Laws (Construction Law & Practice), is a Chartered Construction Manager, Arbitrator, Quantity Surveyor, Adjudicator and Accredited Mediator. He resides in Scilly with his Italian wife and four children, regularly commuting to Monaco, Geneva and London.
peter.carr@surehouse.com
Jason joined the purchase department in January 2018. He has a background in luxury lettings and purchases for High Net Worth Individuals, with market experience across Prime Central London, Paris, Geneva, and many other European cities. Jason has a broad professional base in all aspects of both residential and commercial general practice valuation matters, including lease extension work and digital search analysis.
He is based in West London, but spends the majority of his time travelling on business.
jason.fielding@surehouse.com
Lucy joined our commercial and residential property department in October 2017 and has experience dealing with the sale and purchase of freehold and leasehold properties, the preparation and negotiation of commercial leases, and the sale and acquisition of unincorporated businesses. Lucy also specialises in the sale and purchase of residential domestic and investment properties.
lucy.hall@surehouse.com
Jane has been with Smith & Brown since November 2005; prior to her appointment she worked in the music industry and was PA to one of the UK’s most successful singer-songwriters. Evolving from PA to Paul Smith, Jane now looks after the company brand and image, as well as co-ordinating marketing, PR, HR, and effectively managing all office administration.
jane.crossland@surehouse.com
MEET THE TEAM
Richard is the Founder and Chief Executive of Smith & Brown and is responsible for overseeing purchases, valuations and development in the specialist property space.
Originally from an accounting background, Richard formerly managed accounts for a number of Europe’s princely houses and A-list celebrities. Additionally, he brings twenty more years of experience as an entrepreneur and business manager. Richard is an active investor and advisor in rural developments and in areas of infrastructure software, networking, security, storage, and wireless technology. He resides in Monaco with his wife.
richard.brown@surehouse.com
Paul co-founded Smith & Brown with Richard in 2000. As Manging Director he advises on all aspects of client relations and property purchase, specialising in developments and valuations, and has been personally involved in over £1 billion worth of property transactions. Paul started his career in accountancy and was personal advisor to premier league footballers, rugby players and various international sporting celebrities.
In 2010 he gained a Masters in Real Estate and Finance. He lives in West London with his wife and three sons.
paul.smith@surehouse.com
David is responsible for all residential and commercial purchases and is an Expert Witness.
A former Property Receiver, he has experience in a wide variety of appointments including residential and commercial units from single occupiers, houses in multiple occupation, to large residential and commercial developments. David is also a practised rural estate valuer and is responsible for a management portfolio that extends to over 200 properties.
He splits his time between London and Edinburgh.
david.robinson@surehouse.com
Peter is the senior lawyer at Smith & Brown, advising on high-end transactions and leading the litigation and disputes-contract legal team, specialising in property development, injunctions, and professional negligence claims. He is an accredited mediator of some note and has represented several ultra-high net worth individuals.
In addition to his litigation responsibilities, he oversees the newbuilds and redevelopment dispute resolution team, which offers expertise across all types of building dispute work, solving the smallest of problems to High Court cases of high value and complexity. He is a trained mediator and takes up appointments regularly for the firm’s clients.
He advised a Fortune 100 corp on implementing a managed legal service for its high volume recurring commercial contracts.
Peter holds a Master of Laws (Construction Law & Practice), is a Chartered Construction Manager, Arbitrator, Quantity Surveyor, Adjudicator and Accredited Mediator. He resides in Scilly with his Italian wife and four children, regularly commuting to Monaco, Geneva and London.
peter.carr@surehouse.com
