Chapter 329: It's easy to get things done with someone in the court

If this blond young man hadn't mentioned it, Yang Huan would have really forgotten about him.

The only male of the seventh generation of the Grosvenor family, the first in line to the title of Duke of Westminster, Earl Grosvenor.

This illustrious reputation is well-deserved!

Hugh Grosvenor is currently studying at Oxford University, but for someone who has never thought about what he wants to do in the future, studying is of no use at all. In addition, due to his background, Oxford University has no control over him.

So, this guy skips classes every other day.

As soon as he heard that Yang Huan was coming to London to supervise the battle on the spot, he immediately rushed back to London from Oxford.

Now, when he heard that the president was going to buy a house in London, he felt obliged to do so.

Real estate is the main business of the Grosvenor Group.

When it comes to real estate in the UK, the Grosvenor Group is second. Who dares to say they are number one?

"Master Huan, if you want to buy a house in London, you have to buy one in the West End, near Hyde Park. If you want to buy a house in this area, come to me!"

Yang Huan looked at what this guy said and laughed, "Is it really that amazing?"

Hugh Grosvenor nodded complacently, "Why don't you try and know?"

"Okay!" Yang Huan nodded, "I'll try it with you!"

Hugh Grosvenor seemed very happy about Yang Huan's trust and laughed.

"Master Huan, then you have to tell me first, what kind of house do you plan to buy? Do you have any specific requirements?"

Yang Huan thought for a moment and said, "I don't like trouble. Old buildings need to be maintained every year, which is too much trouble for me. I like new buildings!"

Yang Huan heard Cash Harris mention that many foreign investors come to London to buy houses. They often choose some old houses, such as street-side terraced apartments, or some single-family villas. Some even consider some old manors in the north.

To put it bluntly, those people buy these houses for one purpose: to show off!

I heard that living in such old buildings where nobles used to live can help you feel like a noble and transform yourself into one.

Yang Huan was not happy about this.

The idea of ​​nobility was too unreliable, especially after seeing with my own eyes how miserable those nobles were.

Moreover, many old buildings are on the British government's cultural heritage protection list. If you don't pay a sum of money for maintenance every year, the government will not take it back. The annual maintenance cost of some old buildings is even higher than the selling price of the house.

Is it necessary?

"First of all, the house I want should be in a good location, quiet environment, good public security, and sufficient supporting facilities. Also, it's better if the house is bigger. There are four of us living here, so we need three rooms. We can also have other guests, so it's better if the upstairs and downstairs are separated."

Zhuang Ziqing nodded continuously after hearing this. Long Wu and Feng Jiu must live together.

Hugh Grosvenor nodded after hearing this. "Okay, I understand. Let me make a phone call first!"

As he said that, he ran aside to make a phone call.

Yang Huan and Zhuang Ziqing sat in the stands, waiting for the crowd to disperse while discussing the purchase of a house.

Yang Huan has his own house in Southampton, but Southampton is a bit far from London.

They are middle class and cannot afford houses in the city center, so they are forced to live in the suburbs or go to Southampton.

But our Young Master Huan doesn’t have any worries about money. He can’t let his wife run back and forth every day, right?

Considering that Zhuang Ziqing will definitely continue to work in London in the future, and that housing prices in London are currently at their lowest point, it would definitely be cost-effective to buy one, so Yang Huan plans to buy one in the West End.

Previously, Yang Huan used his spare money to buy a lot of properties in London, but many of them were office buildings or shops.

For example, on Bond Street, Yang Huan bought back the building in Asprey and also bought several other shops, making a huge profit.

But these properties are definitely not habitable.

The banker announced that he would give Zhuang Ziqing a house in Beijing as a dowry, and Yang Huan's father also said that he would give the couple a house in London, letting them choose the one themselves and he would pay for it.

So, if you don’t buy this house, you’ll be at a loss, right?

Hugh Grosvenor returned soon after.

"Master Huan, all right, let's go first, he will be here soon."

Yang Huan has been in the UK for more than a year. Although he is not very familiar with London, he is very familiar with Knightsbridge Road.

The reason is simple. Harrods, London's most famous luxury shopping mall, is nearby. A little further ahead is Piccadilly Street, and the Riverview Court branch is located in Harrods.

Yang Huan and his group got off the car in front of a high-end luxury residential area.

This is a diamond-shaped building with a unique exterior made of glass and steel.

Along the way, there are a total of four buildings, connected together to form an independent living community.

"One Hyde Park?" Zhuang Ziqing had been in London for a long time and recognized where he was immediately.

"Yes, Miss Zhuang, One Hyde Park!"

Yang Huan smiled after hearing this, "Well, this place is good!"

Are you kidding? How can the world's number one building be bad?

To the north of the community is the beautiful Hyde Park, and to the south is the shopping paradise Knightsbridge. It has a very good geographical location, convenient transportation, and an outstanding exterior design.

Not bad, it is indeed good!

As a group of people got off the bus, a British man with a briefcase, wearing a pair of gentle glasses, about thirty years old and dressed in a well-tailored suit came up to them.

"Hello, Master Grosvenor!" He first greeted Hugh Grosvenor respectfully.

"Well, Miles, you're here!" Hugh Grosvenor was quite aristocratic and extended his hand to introduce Yang Huan.

"Mr. Yang Huan is a distinguished guest of our family and the boss of our Saints Fan Club. Do you know what to do?"

Miles understood everything and nodded immediately, "I understand, Master Grosvenor!"

"Everyone, please follow me!"

As he said that, he took the lead and walked towards the gate of the community.

Yang Huan, Zhuang Ziqing, Hugh Grosvenor and others also followed over.

I kept observing these houses along the way. Just from the appearance, it is not difficult to see that this community is extremely luxurious and high-end.

“No wonder it’s known as the world’s top building!” Yang Huan smiled and gave a thumbs-up.

"By the way, Hugh, which house did Renato Akhmetov buy?"

"The shortest one at the farthest end!" Hugh Grosvenor said with a smile.

Zhuang Ziqing, who was standing by, was very surprised when she heard this.

Among the four buildings, the two in the front and back are shorter, and the two in the middle are taller, one with ten floors and the other with thirteen floors.

From the perspective of location, the two buildings in the middle undoubtedly have the best views. Whether it is Hyde Park behind you or Knightsbridge in the south, you can see it all, and you can enjoy the bustling night view of London.

Earlier media reports said that Ukrainian tycoon Renato Akhmetov bought a mansion at One Hyde Park for 136 million pounds, setting a world record.

If the shortest building is worth this price, how much are the two buildings in the middle?

How outrageous are the prices of the entire One Hyde Park?

Yang Huan held Zhuang Ziqing's hand all the time, noticed her expression, and smiled, "Money is not a problem, buy it if you are satisfied!"

Zhuang Ziqing had no choice but to follow him in.

"There's a reason why One Hyde Park is the most luxurious building in the world. There are 86 luxury homes here, and the owners of each home are the richest and most influential people in the world. So there's no need for a sales hall here."

Yang Huan listened to the introduction of the real estate agent Miles Wood and nodded with a smile.

If such a high-end luxury house were equipped with a sales hall, it would actually lower its status.

There are two elevators between every two buildings, one of which is exclusively for the landlords of the top-floor luxury homes, and the other is for the landlords of the remaining floors.

"Master Huan, which building and floor do you want to see?" asked Miles Wood.

"Have all the duplex houses on the top floor been sold out?" Yang Huan asked.

Miles Wood glanced at Hugh Grosvenor, who nodded. Then he replied, "The ten-story building with the top floor has been bought by Mr. Hamad, the Prime Minister of Qatar. It is worth 100 million pounds."

Bought by the Prime Minister of Qatar?

I bought it for 100 million pounds back then, but it’s probably not worth it now, right?

Zhuang Ziqing was a little surprised. This was simply outrageously expensive!

"And the shorter building on the outside has also been sold. The buyer is a Russian oil oligarch. The 13-story penthouse in the middle was originally intended to be used by the developers, the Candy brothers, but..."

Yang Huan smiled and waved his hand, "Alright, alright, just tell the truth!"

Miles Wood immediately looked at Hugh Grosvenor for help.

The latter laughed, "Master Huan, to be honest, this real estate project was developed by the Candy brothers on the surface, but in fact there is other financial support behind it. Otherwise, it would rely on these two brothers from Greece. No matter how rich they are, how could they possibly get this project?"

For a prime property like this located in the core business district of London, the world's financial center, it is impossible to acquire it just by having money.

The Candy brothers are just shields pushed in front of everyone!

"I can't say too much, but I can tell you that the Qatar Investment Authority is one of them, so Hamad bought the top floor of the tenth floor building for his son to live in when he studies in the UK."

"As for the price, it's probably only one-third of what's rumored!"

Yang Huan was stunned at first, then he burst into laughter.

"High, really high!"

A house was sold for 30 million pounds, but once the media reported it, it became more than 100 million pounds. The house prices here immediately soared, and then some other suckers from Ukraine, Russia and the Middle East were deceived to be slaughtered.

Look at the people who live in One Hyde Park.

Vladimir King, chairman of Kazakhstan Copper, is worth £2.3 billion.

Mohammed Sultan Al Qasimi, Minister of Finance of Sharjah, the third largest emirate in the UAE.

Russia's oil oligarchs, Ukraine's mining magnates, and some of the richest people in the Middle East.

In recent years, they have flocked to London to invest in real estate, but all of them ended up being cheated and ripped off!

Maybe, one or two people are living in these houses now, happily helping them count money.

If anyone says that real estate in the UK is not highly profitable again, Yang Huan will definitely spit in his face!

The Qatar Investment Authority is equivalent to Qatar’s state-owned enterprise, and Hamad is the Prime Minister of Qatar. Naturally, the relationship here needs no further explanation.

What Yang Huan was most impressed with was that the Qatar Investment Authority, which he controlled, acquired the London landmark Harrods department store from Egyptian tycoon Mohammed Fayed, owner of the Premier League team Fulham, for 1.5 billion pounds in May 2010.

So, there are really a lot of rich people in this world!

This point also indirectly proves another thing.

It’s easier to get things done if you have someone in the court!

No one?

Then you can only be a sucker!

"I suddenly realize that your hype methods are much more sophisticated than mine!" Yang Huan laughed.

Hugh Grosvenor also smiled, "No, Master Huan, my father has praised you more than once, thinking that you are more capable!"

"Really?" Yang Huan did not argue.

Now that everything has been made clear, there is no need to say anything more.

Hugh Grosvenor must have discussed this with the Duke of Westminster and obtained his permission before he told me this.

In that case, what should we do?