The LPF Christmas Soiree at Jeru, Mayfair
This week, The Luxury Property Forum brought together over 150 industry leaders together for their annual Christmas Soiree. A members-only evening, studded with developers, architects, contractors, interior designers, agents, specialist advisers and suppliers, was hosted at the newly refurbished Jeru in Mayfair.
The Luxury Property Forum is the official forum for the luxury property sector. We pride ourselves on being a vibrant and exclusive community where decision makers can collaborate, share knowledge, and strengthen long lasting relationships.
Founder and CEO, Priya Rawal and her team welcomed members such as Westminster Development Services (The OWO), Echlin, Finchatton, Formation Architects, CapitalRise, Lansgrove, Black Brick Property Solutions, Deutsche Bank, Portway Finance, Lees Associates, CMS UK, Harrods Estates, Louise Bradley Interiors, Elicyon, UK Sotheby’s International Realty, Adam Architecture, Howden Insurance, Ebury Comms, Accouter Group, London Lightworks, Marcus Barnett Studio, Ideaworks, Knight Frank, J-tech Systems, Footman & Butler, Angel O’Donnell, Shoosmiths, Charlton Brown, SMC, Walton Wagner, Margreiter, Grangewood, Perfect Integration, Randle Siddeley Ltd, Flint Insurance, LXA Projects, Morgan Rae, V1 Studios, Mercury Comms, Hunter Ops, Chelsea Construction Co, Kinnison Finance, Lanserring, Glancey Fawcett, Poltrona Frau and many more.
The exclusive celebration saw over 150 industry greats enjoying champagne, fine wine, and beautiful canapes at the Layla Lounge Bar, located in the newly refurbished Jeru. It was the perfect location to celebrate the foremost leaders in the luxury property industry in one of Mayfair’s most exciting new spaces emulating luxury hospitality.
Two founding members of The Luxury Property Forum led the speeches and praised LPF Founder and CEO, Priya Rawal and her team for their achievements to date. Full speeches below:
Charlie Willis, CEO of The London Broker
Good evening one and all, having spent a bit of time in the Army (now many years ago) I think that Priya is hoping that I can bring some order to this very merry gaggle….
I am Charlie Willis, a near 30 year veteran of the residential sales market in prime central London and now CEO of The London Broker which I joined as Priya started her Luxury Property Forum journey.
Now nearly 4 years into Priya’s vision-extraordinaire it is time to reflect on all she and her team have achieved and celebrate the collaborative network of about 150 incredible businesses delivering some of the best projects for clients in London and indeed globally.
I first met a newly pregnant Priya in a considerably less well attended networking event in far less salubrious surroundings at the top of an antiquated office block. One of the couples I met were flipping contracts of flats at £250,000 in the Midlands. It wasn’t quite the luxury that Priya and I were thinking about in our many chats to follow but nonetheless this meeting led to her creating an incredible surge of good will and action for the luxury property community. What Priya has done with her team is extraordinary.
By galvanising a somewhat disparate but like minded bunch of people together and getting them to help one another through regular gatherings and the helpful WhatsApp groups for Founders, Platinum and Gold members, it means no problem seems too big and no project conundrum too delicate to discuss when you know you have such a broad array of professionals, who will happily share their knowledge and contacts, literally at your fingertips.
Whatever you need there seems to be a solution and that is what our clients expect of us. Particularly when the world keeps throwing extraordinary situations in our way…..
As we head towards Remembrance Sunday, we should remember to reflect on all those who we have worked alongside, who are no longer here to enjoy themselves with us. Remember their contributions to our industry and even those that struggle within it now.
Again, as a community, we have an obligation to think about the past as well as deliver the future.
Returning to the spirit though of tonight’s celebrations, I am delighted to hand over the baton to fabulous Tania who as the master of communications will delve yet deeper into the LPF achievements
Tania Thomas, Co-Founder of Maison Communications:
Hello everyone. I’m Tania Thomas cofounder of Maison communications, founder member of the LPF along with the wonderful Charlie Willis and the many other incredible founder luxury property brands still members today.
I will never forget that call first week of lockdown from Priya amidst planning her LPF first physical event having softly launched a few months prior, already pregnant with her first child by then. It was meant to ‘publicly’ launch with a physical event 2020. But Covid and Boris had other ideas; infact I think it was one walk a day! BUT Priya already had a vision for the good of the industry, also a tenacity that meant nothing could stop her, and just like that she flexed and adapted with flare, good humour and professionalism. Nothing was too much of a challenge and boy did she prove it and has continued to adapt and evolve in the four years since, also juggling a successful legal career and having two beautiful babies. She quickly launched in a virtual format which at the time was an incredible and forward thinking tool to keep the great and the good of the luxury property industry connected through a time of unknowns.
Priya is an inspiration, and that vision is the very reason we are all here today. And when I say great and good that’s all of you handpicked by Priya for your quality of offering, commitment to bettering our industry and all truly being the best at what you do. It’s businesses like yours that are a mark of high quality for which London’s luxury property industry is recognised around the world. Thanks for all your active participation in the many events, forums, and general networking and for being here tonight, I love seeing all the familiar faces and hearing what wonderful things you’re all up to.
Now enough of me .. lets hand over to the star of the show Priya and raising a glass…
Priya Rawal, Founder of The Luxury Property Forum concluded the night’s speeches
Thank you, Charlie and Tania, for those incredibly kind words.
It is such a pleasure and a privilege to bring you all together. Each and every one of you are not only fabulous company but are true leaders, advocates and changemakers of the luxury property industry.
I would like to thank Jeru for this beautiful space and in particular Kamil and his team. We have loved partnering with you, and we are so grateful for your wonderful hospitality.
The Luxury Property Forum prides itself being a vibrant space where decision makers like yourselves can collaborate, share knowledge, and strengthen long lasting relationships. In an ever-changing world with an increasingly challenging global situation, the emphasis on friendship and community seems more important than ever. Over the years, I have had the honour of watching all of you come together, support one another in times of hardship and celebrate each other’s magnificent achievements. Everyone in this room has faced periods of uncertainty over the past year but have grasped the opportunities that The LPF has presented - whether it be virtual or physical networking events, WhatsApp groups, content opportunities or learning through webinars and masterclasses. You've continued to learn, find solutions, and nurture relationships. Together, we are stronger, more resilient, sustainable, mindful, and innovative than ever before.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our fabulous LPF Team! None of this would be possible without you. Thank you to Sameera, Jenny, Sarah, Pippa, Emma, Breda, Julia, Nina and Andrea. I thank you for your expertise, your counsel and your ongoing support throughout.
The LPF Membership and presence has grown significantly and strategically over the past year. Next year I look forward to bringing you our highly anticipated website, a jam-packed exciting events calendar and further curating our community of pioneers with in the luxury property industry.
I would like to finish by congratulating you on your exceptional achievements this year and I cannot wait to see what 2024 brings. Wishing you a wonderful time tonight and although it’s early – MERRY CHRISTMAS!
BECOMING A LPF MEMBER
Becoming a member of The Luxury Property Forum is your opportunity to be independently recognised for your accomplishment and track record by a respected platform. This is a supportive and dynamic community, celebrating the continuous evolution of the luxury property industry. We welcome you as an experienced, innovative and ambitious brand, to join us on our mission to champion the experts and influencers within luxury property. Members are carefully vetted for both merit and experience within this industry and for whether they would fit in to our curated community.
