Black Brick Property Solutions and Knight Protection: Finding Perfect Property
On the 14th episode of Finding Perfect Property Podcast, brought to you by long standing LPF Member Black Brick Property Solutions, host Camilla Dell spoke to Charlie Taylor, Chief Operating Officer at fellow LPF Member, Knight Protection.
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ABOUT KNIGHT PROTECTION
Knight Protection, specialists in protecting Private Clients in their homes, their place of work and while travelling. They are recognised as being among the top 5% of security firms in the UK and operate at the very highest level — from the qualifications of their officers and the stringent vetting that ensures that the best staff are deployed, to the latest technology-based security solutions. In a world where private clients are more security conscious than ever before, this episode is packed with useful information on how to secure your home, now and in the future.
CHARLIE’S TOP 5 TIPS
Each property and client have their own individual needs. We look after everything from London townhouses to large country estates; some are simple, others more complex. We assess the individual concerns and risk factors, check police response times, and build secure solutions to physically deter them such as - outside lighting, secure rooms, and doors. We don’t reinvent much; we deter, detect, delay, deny, and deplore responses. The cost depends on what level of security is needed.
We protect businesses too; this is a reputation risk, bugs, technical security, and physical security.
Security trends now are AI, videos, and virtual lines, which send us alerts if someone walks over them. 90% of our software eliminates false alarms. Criminals are not concerned with videos or lighting.
London is moderate in terms of crime; burglary has decreased by 20% since COVID. Belgravia and Mayfair are the most dangerous, as houses are easier to get into than flats. They are looking for handbags and jewellery items they can sell quickly. Most of the time, it happens at night, with Thursday being a big one. A top tip is to be more aware, so you are not a target; don’t show off expensive watches; and if you have an expensive car and a garage, use it.
Tips for the budget conscious: window locks, servicing alarm systems, internal door locks, video doorbells, budget cameras that send alerts to your phone, and smart systems to turn on lights when you are not at home.
ABOUT BLACK BRICK PROPERTY SOLUTIONS
Black Brick is a leading, multi-award-winning independent buying agency that specialises in sourcing residential property for both owner occupiers and investors across London, the Home Counties, and internationally. The firm also offers property management, vacant care, rental search, and managed sales services.
Based in the heart of Mayfair, the firm has advised on close to £2 billion worth of property transactions and has sourced and acquired almost every type of property, from luxury penthouse apartments to family houses, single buy-to-let properties to freehold blocks, unmodernized property to plots of land, new build, off-plan, and period property to large country estates. The firm acts for HNW and UHNW private individuals, family offices, property investors, and corporate clients with budgets ranging from £2m to £50m+. Its client base is both domestic and international, with clients coming from the UK, US, Middle East, Asia, Africa, India, and Europe. The company has won multiple awards.
“Best Buying Agency” three years in a row for the Sunday Times
Estate Agent of the Year Awards “Best Property Advisor" for the Wealth Advisor Awards 2019
Ranked 4th in Prime Resi’s Britain’s Top 50 Buying Agencies 2020
Named one of the top 25 residential property buyers by E-Private Clients in 2019
Black Brick is regularly listed in the Spears 500
Ranked in the top five most influential, successful, and connected prime residential property acquisition specialists in Britain by Prime Resi
Ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2020 and 2023
FINDING PERFECT PROPERTY PODCAST
Each month, Finding Perfect Property takes a deep dive into buying property – the pitfalls, the challenges, and how to get it right. Black Brick’s founder, Camilla Dell, and her team interview top professionals from their little black book of trusted contacts, from financial experts to leading analysts and journalists.
It’s a chance to hear what the experts say at the top of their fields, with their fingers firmly on the pulse of all thing’s property, think about today’s market. Every episode is packed with must-know top tips and insights on how to buy the right property, whether you are a first-time buyer, a family home hunter, or an investor - essential listening for anyone trying to find their perfect property!
For more information on Knight Protection UK
To find out more about how Knight Protection UK could help with your security needs or to book a security review, please contact the team using the details below:
T:+44 (0) 345 658 3430
Trafalgar House
325-327 London Road
Camberley, Surrey
GU15 3HQ
Connect with them thru their social media channels: Instagram and LinkedIn
For media enquiries please contact Rebecca Thompson:
T: +44 (0) 1276 469 988
M: +44 (0)7880 034 484
E:rebecca.thompson@knightprotection.co.uk
Visit their website: https://knightprotection.co.uk/
For more information on Black Brick & Finding Perfect Property Podcast
You may contact them directly using the information below:
T: +44 (0) 20 3141 9861
M: info@black-brick.com
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You can also catch them on Threads and Youtube.
Visit their website: https://www.black-brick.com/