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The 66-story sail-shaped tower is just days away from receiving the first Aston Martin customer DBX to cross the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas.

The real estate talk followed the latest edition of "Decanted," the fine spirits webinar series curated by Haute Wine, which featured Cyril Bollinger, a sixth-generation member of the Bollinger family who has worked in the wine industry for the last 14 years. He was hosted by Haute Living's Laura Schreffler. Among the topics discussed was the relationship between Bollinger and 007 Agent James Bond movies, which Bollinger confirmed started with a gentlemanly handshake.

Photo Credit: Aston Martin Residences

Highlight quotes:

Maria Eugenia Alvarez: "In January and February we were making record sales. We were slow when the pandemic hit, but in May we were able to again make record sales. We have 60% of the units sold with two years left until opening... Real estate in Miami is really strong. People from New York are flying down, wanting to invest and move to Miami, not only because of the tax reasons but what the city can provide... When the lot went on sale, everybody wanted to buy that land. G&G bought it and it was in all the newspapers. When Aston Martin saw the location, they saw it was a perfect match between our brands. Aston Martin is well known for its design and they were ready for the next step, and what better way than put it on a building. Miami gave that sexy appeal of a cosmopolitan city... [On the amenities at Aston Martin Residences], I can imagine James Bond enjoying Bollinger in our art gallery, enjoying the Miami skyline and sunset, then parachute down to a yacht."

Thomas Balashev: "This year has been strange for sure, but it's about being adaptive. Hopefully, we have a good trajectory over the next few years to be onwards and upwards as we go into 2021... There is a huge appetite in Hong Kong for people buying in Europe and the United States... You're going to get a one-upmanship in Miami of developers outdoing each other. There's going to be a lot of competition for prime real estate. A little mini-New York. If there is a breakthrough in aviation with faster aircraft, it will have a massive effect on South Florida... We have a business that can be like water and move into new markets and dynamics... As a real estate professional, you want to get to the U.S., that's the target. I want to cement a presence in the States, and I think Miami and South Florida will be our starting point. It offers something unique in terms of the properties available."

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Thomas Balashev, Maria Eugenia Alvarez

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London-based real estate firm, Montague Real Estate, recently announced its global expansion, starting with setting their sights on the Middle East. Now, they're making their way across the pond to enter the U.S. market in one of the country's most in-demand areas—Miami. And they're certainly debuting in a noteworthy way, touting a stunning, $11.9 million listing as their first property, located at Sunny Isles Beach's prestigious Jade Signature residences.

Photo Credit: Jade Signature

The oceanfront property will be co-listed with Miami-based realtor, Benjamin Teper, who began his relationship with Montague Real Estate CEO Thomas Balashev in early 2020. While the two have never physically met due to the ongoing pandemic restrictions, they quickly developed a strong relationship that enhances the London-based firm's rapid expansion and its ability to adapt in our ever-changing world by utilizing technology and other global networks to communicate and list this property with Teper.

Photo Credit: Jade Signature

The $11.9 million property is one of the development's most sought-after units, named the 'Sky Villa.' It is a two-story beauty, boasting five bedrooms; seven bathrooms; panoramic city and ocean views; an expansive terrace perfect for lounging or entertaining; and spacious living areas that include living rooms, sitting areas, study and gym. To make it all the more impressive, walking into the space will feel even more captivating due to its 20-foot double-height ceilings.

But the accouterments do not stop there—the building itself boasts a handful of enviable amenities, including a gym, spa, reading and music lounge, library, business area, club room, wine bar, children's and teen's lounges, exercise studios, beach bar and grill, two pools, and of course, a private beach. Living in this unit will truly feel like a never-ending vacation.

Photo Credit: Jade Signature

“Jade Signature is a stunning development, and we are delighted to be entering the US market in such style," said Balashev. “The ‘American Way’ of doing business is a huge source of inspiration for me, and with Ben equally buying into the Montague ethos, we clicked very quickly...We are both young and hungry and, despite the restrictions of [the pandemic] (and having never even met each other), I like to think this deal demonstrates that with the right attitude and ambition, anything is possible."

For more information on Montague Real Estate and its latest listing, please visit their newly-launched website. 

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Embodying the new brand ethos "further, together," boutique real estate firm and private office Montague Property has relaunched under a new name as Montague Real Estate—with a rebrand and expansion plans to reach untapped audiences in the Middle East.

While Montague has garnered significant success within the European market, it is furthering its reach into the Middle Eastern market, appointing Luke Banks, the former Dubai luxury property developer of Sobha Realty, as the head of the newly-formed Middle East division.

Banks will be tasked with securing prime listings in the market, off plan sites and development sites for private investors and developers, and will focus on providing regional business, investment and lifestyle opportunities and consultancy for the UAE markets and abroad.

“The positioning of the UAE makes it a key hub for clients from the US, Asia and Europe—being able to cross those time zones and cultures is a great leap forward for the Montague brand," says Banks. 

In addition to continuing its strong focus on transactional relationships with clients, the company has now committed to offering further services for wealth and property-related consultancy and professional services across more regions and languages to expand its customer base and become a more prominent, global brand.

One Palm by Omniyat Rendering

Photo Credit: Rendering by Vladimir Djurovic Landscape Architecture/Montague Real Estate

In addition to the brand expansion and new name, Montague has also undergone a new brand identity, with an updated logo and website rollout that just recently launched. The upgraded identity will reflect the company's enhanced global approach.

While the most current focus is the expansion within the Middle East, led by Luke Banks from the brand's London office with plans to open an office in the UAE by 2021, Montague plans to expand throughout a number of major international markets in 2021, such as the U.S.

One Palm by Omniyat Rendering

Photo Credit: Montague Real Estate

“Both the relaunch of Montague Real Estate and our expansion into the Middle East are huge milestones for us," said Thomas Balashev, Founder and CEO of Montague Real Estate. “Our clients are at the heart of what we do, and we believe they want more than just another estate agent selling them property. Our new strategy will enable us to add value in so many other areas of their lives—from investments to lifestyle—with real estate serving as the anchor." 

For more information, please visit Montague's new website.

Address: 10 Brick Street, Mayfair, W1J 7DF
Tel: 020 7118 1162

Instagram: @montaguelondon

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