Thought Leadership - Best of British - Luxury Craftspeople and Artisans Post Brexit
Today we are thrilled to publish a new Thought Leadership Article
in partnership with LPF Members, Hill House Interiors on:
THE BEST OF BRITISH
Post-Brexit: What does it mean to British Craftspeople and Artisans in the Luxury Property Industry?
In spite of Brexit (and indeed the pandemic) the luxury property sector has fared well and remains consistently desirable with both domestic and international investment, experts said in this thought leadership article. The resilience of the luxury property market, in particular in Prime Central London, has in turn meant that development of prime property, has not dwindled and has continued even through the coronavirus pandemic.
A distinctive feature of super-prime developments is the team of specialist craftspeople and artisans involved in designing, manufacturing and installing everything from bespoke joinery and furniture, ornate carpets, rare stoneware, beautiful lighting and to fine furnishings and pieces of art. All these elements come together and create something unique for the client and epitomise the essence of a luxury property development.
Britain is a historic hub for expert craftspeople and artisans. The pool of creative talent, the outstanding level of quality and established client base means that British luxury supplier brands are renowned across the industry and their craftsmanship can be found in super prime developments, yachts and hospitality all over the world.
Whilst the impact of Brexit remains uncertain amongst craftspeople and artisans, the strength of being British brand operating at the highest standard with a reputation honed over many years, means that these specialists may well be able to weather the storm.
Further, there is no doubt that the luxury property industry is global in nature. Investment from ultra-high net worth individuals comes from all over the world: from China, India, the Middle East and the US, as well Europe. As such, British craftspeople and artisans are not soreliant on the European market for investment in their bespoke products and with growing desire to buy British many are looking to their relationships within the UK to retain the quality expected from their customers.
For this Thought Leadership Article, we gained unique insights from specialist British craftspeople and artisans. We asked them what it means to be a British brand operating in the luxury property industry and what they predict the impact of Brexit will be on their business.
High-profile insights have been provided by:
David Harber, managing director of David Harber Ltd
Jane Adams founder and creative director of Author Interiors
Matthew Gabb, managing director at Triptych
Aiveen Daly, founder of Aiveen Daly Ltd
Tim Butcher, co-founder of Fromental
Toby Clarke, sales director of Anka Bespoke
Helen Bygraves, co-founder and co-director of Hill House Interiors
Gareth Evans, owner of Watergilders
Bernd Radaschitz, founder and managing director of LANSERRING Group
Steve Farell, founder and managing director of SYLKA
Sharon Marston who specialises in bespoke light installations
Pritesh Lad, founder of St James Interiors
Mandi Cleyndert, managing director of Bill Cleyndert & Co
Vardit Lunzer joint managing director of Quintessa
Gilly Nicolson, owner of Gilly Nicolson Bespoke Bedlinen
Duncan MacKellar, creative director and founder of Armourcoat Ltd
Fameed Khalique, owner and managing director of Fameed Khalique
If you would like to speak to any of the interviewees above please contact Priya Rawal, Founder and CEO, at priya@theluxurypropertyforum.com
The Luxury Property Forum
The Luxury Property Forum is the official forum for the luxury property industry, bringing together highly experienced and devoted members handpicked from every discipline. We facilitate the advancement and continuous growth of the luxury property industry, through developing strong business collaborations and cultivating growth opportunities as well as sharing knowledge, experience and contacts. We are more than just a network, but are a forum for the future.
Hill House Interiors
Offering a professional and personalised service, Hill House Interiors are adept in creating high- end interiors. Our impressive array of award-winning projects across the world is all inspired by our co-founders, Jenny Weiss and Helen Bygraves, who for over twenty years have challenged the way interiors and product design are perceived andpractised.