Our founder and CEO, Alisa Zotimova, was invited to comment for The Times on the growing trend of property raffles and the potential risks they pose under anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Read her comment and the full article below. One family’s raffle enabled a dream move to Australia, while other sellers have struggled - is it really the smart way to sell or a high-risk strategy? When...

London’s relationship with tall buildings has always been uneasy. While the city saw its first major skyscrapers like Tower 42 rise in the 1970s and ’80s, the real shift began in the late 1980s with the transformation of the former Docklands into what would become Canary Wharf. The construction of One Canada Square in 1991 – then the tallest building in the UK – marked the dawn of a new...

After a couple of slow years, the UK property market is finally showing signs of life. Confidence is creeping back in, and while borrowing costs still pose challenges, the overall mood is improving. Nowhere is this shift more noticeable than in Central London, where serious buyers are returning, deals are being agreed, and sellers are sensing the right moment to act. The latest data from LonRes...

We are thrilled to announce that James McAlhone has joined our team as the new Head of Sales. With a wealth of experience in the real estate sector, James brings a strong track record in team management, sales leadership, business growth, and high-value property transactions.   James has an extensive background in the London property market, having held senior positions at leading estate agencies...

Over the 12 years of our agency's existence, we weathered many a storm, and one thing we know is that "when the going gets tough, the tough gets going". Here are three examples of how we worked harder and smarter in 2024 to get results for our seller clients. This year, the buyers didn't need any help as it was definitely a buyers' market for those who were ready to commit. Creative solutions in Tower...

In previous updates, we wrote about the challenges the UK property market faced in 2023. The year 2024 proved to be similarly complex, but by the end of it, we saw promising changes in the momentum.  The year began with a sense of uncertainty, as potential buyers and investors hesitated, concerned about the potential impact of new Labour policies and grappling with changes to non-domicile...

We’re excited to announce that we’ve been recognised as Highly Commended in the Regional Estate Agents – London category at the prestigious The Negotiator Awards 2024! This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our team, as well as the trust and support of our incredible clients and partners. The Negotiator Awards are a hallmark of excellence in the property...

Usually, successful business people are fairly reserved and prefer not to discuss their worries, fears and failures. To the uninitiated, they often seem iron-nerved perfectionists who have made good in their professional and personal lives. Today’s subject, Alisa Zotimova, an entrepreneur, writer, motivational speaker and owner of the British estate agent AZ Real Estate, is not afraid to show her...

As we step into the second part of 2024, it’s time to reflect on the London real estate market's evolution and our company’s dynamic journey over the past months. In 2023, the London real estate market faced its share of complexities, but as we progressed into 2024, it is back to real activity and deals being done. We see a lot of movement and interest happening now among both buyers and sellers with...

We have launched a new website AZrealestate.uk! Now it has a UK domain, and it’s also more user-friendly, modern, and tailored to our clients’ needs. When we purchased our EU domain 12 years ago at the founding of our company, we envisioned having an office in London while handling projects across Europe. Back then, the UK was part of the European Union, and it seemed like a strategic choice for...