A. OVERVIEW & BACKGROUND

Lettings Agency

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COMPANY BACKGROUND YEARS IN OPERATION HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR OFFICE HOURS

OUR PEOPLE OFFICE PHOTOS

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1A. COMPANY BACKGROUND

Our carefully-curated portfolio is a cut above the rest. We rent and sell exceptional homes to discerning clients with superlative tastes.

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The Giverny | Ref No. LS-055-025221

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WHAT WE do

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est Property is a bespoke real estate agency that focuses on sourcing only the best properties Hong Kong has to offer — from luxury beachfront villas to city-slicker lofts. We’re boutique in tastes, in mindset and in spirit – we scour the land for that ‘special something’. That doesn’t mean we’re ageist

or sizeist. We can be equally as passionate about a 500 sq. ft. loft in a 1960’s walk-up as a brand-new, sprawling 4,500 sq. ft. architectural triumph set atop the Peak. We’re boutique because we’re selective, but within that there’s a whole array of wonderful homes for all sorts of different reasons.

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Nest Property meets the growing demand for exceptional living spaces of all kinds – including lofts, industrial and commercialspace conversions, architects’ own homes, and colonial houses and Grand-Dame apartments with excellent extensions and superior interiors. The rudimentary purpose of a building is to provide shelter, but in the hands of the right architect or designer, it can frame a space and capture light in a life-enhancing way. At Nest Property, we sell homes that inspire us. Our portfolio of properties is carefully curated and extensively researched, with

all images taken by our own editorial photographer, to ensure the property can be captured in its ‘best light’. Nest Property places great emphasis on the happiness & well-being of its clients and employees alike. We stand for a superlative quality of customer service and impeccable taste and attention to detail. We take into consideration our clients’ precious time, and as such,  we like to provide them with an unparalleled 5-Star service wherever possible.

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View of Hong Kong from Victoria Peak

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1B. YE ARS IN OPER ATION

We’re curators of fabulous homes ­— be that a colonial house, quirky loft or designer apartment.

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Map of Hong Kong

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WHERE IT ALL began

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est Property has been successfully leasing and selling some of Hong Kong’s most unique and exemplary homes since 2011.

09 . 2011 Formerly a journalist with a career as an editor for a luxury lifestyle magazine and a copy-writer for Bloomberg

TV, Naomi resigns from Colliers International and follows her life-long ambition of setting up a boutique real estate agency. Testament to her warm and friendly approach, keen eye for detail, professionalism and honesty, many of her clients move over with her, and continue to use the services of Nest Property today.

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12 . 2012

Naomi enlists the help of her now husband William, the creative director and founding partner of a creative-media house, to help bring to life her vision of an agency: one that oozed luxury, attention to detail and a sense of aesthetic beauty. An agency that would be synonymous with everything her clients were looking for: something unique, characterful and designer. Stationery, marketing collateral and a website are born.

Less than one year after officially launching Nest Property, Naomi is published by Hong Kong’s leading daily newspaper, The South China Morning Post, having been asked to comment as an authority on the property market, on the government’s new property measures and their impact on expatriates living in Hong Kong.

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08 . 2015

2023

By now, Nest Property has doubled in size, and with ever increasing client appetites for their home-finding services, Naomi’s husband Will can hold back no more and decides to lend his creative eye on a fulltime basis and join the ranks of Nest Property.

Nest Property is 18-man strong, heavyweight team of young and dynamic professionals. It’s not size but quality that matters. We’re hungry, we’re passionate, we’re visionary. We don’t rest on our laurels, and we seek out the best for ourselves and our clients.

01 . 2017 Sotheby’s International Realty approach Nest Property with a buy-out tender. Wanting essentially to ‘white-label’ Nest Property, after months of discussion, negotiations are called off as differing visions become apparent.

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Champagne celebrations

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1C. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YE AR

Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury. — Coco Chanel

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EXCITING milestones

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e are extremely honoured and proud to have been shortlisted and identified by Christie’s International Real Estate – the luxury real estate arm of Christie’s, the esteemed fine art auction house founded in 1766 — to join it’s invitationonly affiliate network which

spans 48 countries with luxury real estate offices in prime cities such as London, Paris, New York City and Tokyo. Together, its affiliated brokerages have recorded approximately US$500 billion of real estate transactions over the last five years.

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Further highlights include the following awards:

WINNER Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2022 Best Luxury Real Estate Brokerage, Hong Kong

WINNER International Investor Business Awards 2022 Best Luxury Real Estate Agency, Hong Kong

APAC ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE 10 Most Influential Entrepreneurs from Hong Kong in 2022 Naomi Budden

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1D. OFFICE HOURS

Home is where the heart is. — Pliny the Elder

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MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10 am to 7 pm

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Friendly service

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2A. OUR PEOPLE

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. — Helen Keller

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We care about people

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ESTATE AGENCY is about people

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e work together with the most extraordinary range of people, who are brought together by the common need to move house and a shared interest in good design. Our goal is to provide our clients with a positive experience and exceptional service. The members of our team have degrees and academic

training in art, architecture, journalism, fashion design, law and photography. They are able to speak with honesty and authority rather than resorting to cliché, and are proud of what they do. In an industry that’s synonymous with mistrust, people come to Nest Property for a human approach to buying and selling.

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NAOMI BUDDEN

WILLIAM BUDDEN

Founder & Managing Director

COO & CTO

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aomi has a Masters Degree in Journalism and a BA Joint Honours in Russian and Spanish from the University of Bristol. Prior to setting up Nest Property in 2012, Naomi was part of the Residential Property team at Colliers International, Hong Kong. As the daughter of a British Diplomat, Naomi moved around the world frequently and grew accustomed to setting up home in exotic and faraway places. It was during this time that she got a buzz for properties — and unbeknown to her — became an expert in spotting the hidden potential and beauty in ‘bricks and mortar’. Naomi has a keen eye for detail, a love of architecture & interior design and is a relentless researcher. Put together, she is a ferocious property maven. Naomi’s dogged determination, enthusiasm for property and drive keeps the Nest Team on their tippy toes, ensuring no stone is left unturned when it comes to finding the perfect home.

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orn and raised in Hong Kong, William knows the intricacies and ins and outs of Hong Kong better than most. With a degree in Graphic Design from Surrey University and 12 years’ experience running his own creative media agency, William has provided creative and digital solutions for the likes of JLL, Colliers International, Knight Frank, Brookfields and over 100 other brands and start-ups in the Asia-Pacific region. His business administration capabilities and knowledge of branding, digital optimization, technology implementation and system processes together with his strategic vision have been the cornerstone of the Nest Property business. William strives to keep Nest Property armed with the best software, productivity systems and tools to not only succeed but also make best use of time management.

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WILL ROBERTSON

ANNA HUNT

Executive Director

Associate Director

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riginally from the UK, Will holds a combined honors degree in Law and Business Management from Liverpool University, making him a great asset when it comes to matters of property law and drafting property agreements. He has a keen eye for details, a thorough knowledge of the Hong Kong property market and strong relationships with both individual and corporate landlords alike. A seasoned professional, Will is wellplaced to understand the specific needs of clients new to Hong Kong and helps make the relocation transition as smooth as possible. Will enjoys the challenges of complex property acquisitions and negotiations and is one of the best mediators in the industry.

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his Cornish lass is no stranger to the competitive, high-pressured world of real estate. Brimming with energy and enthusiasm, Anna represents the next-generation of real estate consultants and brings a dynamic perspective to the team. Raised in the UK, Anna has gathered a range of business experience — from managing a travel agency, to handling accounts, to being a full-time kindergarten teacher — this girl has done it all! A graduate in Fashion Retail Management, Anna has a designer’s eye and tremendous thought and consideration for details – skills which helped her seamlessly transition into real estate. Tenacious yet tactful in property negotiations, she is admired for her friendly personality and her natural ability to connect with people. Anna made Hong Kong her home in 2017 and loves the excitement which this city has to offer.

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LEWIS CHAN

KYLE SULLIVAN

Senior Consultant

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orn in Canada, having spent his formative years in Hong Kong and then uprooted to the UK for ten years, Lewis is intrinsically aware of what it means to pack up, move half-way across the world and start afresh. Lewis graduated from Loughborough University, Leicestershire, with an honours degree in Management Sciences, thereafter, finding his passion and true calling for real estate. For his Master’s Degree, he was admitted to the prestigious Cass Business School to further his studies in Real Estate Investment. Not only did he pass with distinction, the fact that he did so in the pandemic year with the suspension of face-to-face classes speaks volumes about his resilience. With a comprehensive professional education under his belt, Lewis brings to the table a strong local knowledge of Hong Kong, a profound understanding of the emerging industry trends, wellrounded agent skills and excellent communication skills.

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professional rugby player, Kyle has been a proud team member of the Hong Kong National 15’s team since 2015. A lover of the great outdoors with a passion for vintage cars, Kyle enjoys spending time training with his 15’s team on the field, exploring the wonderful country parks that Hong Kong has to offer with his beloved dogs, or perusing unique vintage car when he has the opportunity. Born and raised in Hong Kong — Kyle is a true Hongkonger. He completed his education at King George V School, and is currently on his way to complete his university education at Hong Kong University. He enjoys the thrill of working in a fast paced environment like that of the city, and loves Hong Kong for its uniqueness and duality — having a metropolis only a short distance away from beautiful beaches and mountain trails. You can count on Kyle to have the greatest attention to detail when finding your new home.

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ALIZ HUI

VIVIEN TANG

Consultant

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Hong Kong local, Aliz studied sociology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, from there she went to study English Literature at The University of Waterloo in Canada and then finally studying macroeconomics at UC Berkeley in the US for a year. Aliz started as a customer service officer at K11 Atlier, K11 Limited before taking on the role as account manager at Centaline. Time for a good change and a challenge Aliz moved on to being a property agent and a part of the team here at Nest Property. Having great connections with international and local agencies, and being a Hong Kong local herself, Aliz understands and knows all of the ins and outs of the Hong Kong property market. Aliz takes great pride in being client orientated and because of this is very considerate towards all her client’s needs.

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orn and raised in the Netherlands, Vivien studied Marketing and Communications at the University of Amsterdam and specialising in Artificial Intelligence, she graduated with her Bachelor of Arts and went on to work for a high-end PR company representing brands such at Tiffany & Co and Isabel Marant. Vivien made her move to Hong Kong wile working at Marie Claire as an online editor and made the move to help with launching their upcoming hotspot as an event planner. Falling in love with how Hong Kong’s excitement of the city fuelled her energy and now being closer to her grandmother, she decided to make her stay permanent. “Finding a place that compliments you, building memories, designing it with pieces from all over the world, creating that little safe haven — it’s like a compass that guides you through a course that truly determines your home.” and it is this feeling that gave rise to her interest and pushed her to pursue her passion for property.

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CONSTANTINE LEUNG

SIMON LORENZ

Consultant

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onstantine has had great opportunity to travel and has travelled a lot at a young age across North America, Asia Pacific and occasionally to Europe. Although born and raised in Hong Kong, Constantine moved to the U.S. for high school and then went on to complete his degree in Liberal Arts at Syracuse University based in New York. Having spent most of his youth travelling and spending 10 years abroad, nothing ever quite felt like home. This prompted Constantine to move back to Hong Kong to be with his family and friends and for the food, culture and cosmopolitan environment which he so enjoys. In turn, this move peaked his interest in the property market. Constantine has been business savvy since a young age and was encouraged by his family to get into the business of selling and flipping which to this day still appeals to his sense of work ethic and drive.

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riginally from Berlin, Germany, Simon made the move to Hong Kong back in 2008 and is happy to call this beautiful, vibrant city his home. Enjoying the year-long warm weather, the beautiful beaches and the great hiking trails. Simon completed his Master of Business and in his earlier career worked for Philips and Motorola. He then started his own specialist, scuba diving travel agency called Insider Divers, and is still an active scuba diving instructor with a passion for underwater photography and videography. Simon has the gift of the gab and can speak, an impressive six languages. Having lived on 3 continents, Simon has a multicultural background and can relate with anyone that he meets. Simon is an outgoing multitasker, a tenacious and dedicated hunter, and will go above and beyond for anyone to find exactly what they are looking for in a home.

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Focused

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Busy in the office

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1A. COMPANY BACKGROUND

OUTSIDE the office

Hollywood Centre

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INSIDE

the office

City views from the corner desk

View from the entrance

View from the back

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Words of encouragement

Proudly Nest Property

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With compliments

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