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About

London Central Portfolio

Established in 1990, London Central Portfolio is more than just a buying agency. We represent buyers looking to purchase a buy to let investment or home in Prime Central London. Using our extensive market knowledge and black book of contacts supported with sophisticated financial modelling, we identify the best real estate opportunities, both off and on market. Our in-house architects and interior designers create stylish interiors – everything from minor upgrades to full-scale renovations, from investment properties to magnificent townhouses. And for investors, our in-house letting and property management team secures the best tenants and ensures smooth running tenancies.

Meet Our Senior Team

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Naomi Heaton

(MA Hons Oxon MNAEA) Founder and Chair

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Naomi Heaton

(MA Hons Oxon MNAEA) Founder and Chair

Naomi Heaton is Founder and Chair of LCP. After graduating from Oxford University, Naomi joined advertising agency Leo Burnett. She was subsequently appointed a main Board Director at Saatchi & Saatchi and Young & Rubicam, advising blue chip, multi-nationals. Naomi established LCP in 1990, pioneering the concept of exclusively representing investors seeking prime London property. Previously Chief Executive, she handed the reins over to Liam Monaghan so she could concentrate on the development and launch of The Other House, a joint venture between LCP and APG.

The Other House blurs the lines between hotels, serviced apartments and the Private Rented Sector creating a new sector of ‘Residents’ Clubs’ in the accommodation space.

Naomi has been elected one of the Citywealth’s Top 50 CEOs and is represented in the Spear’s 500 and Tatler Advisory.

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Liam Monaghan

Managing Director, FARLA

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Liam Monaghan

Managing Director, FARLA

Liam Monaghan is Managing Director at London Central Portfolio and has worked in the property market for nearly 15 years. With his finger firmly on the pulse, Liam is the ‘go-to’ property expert for both homeowners and buy-to-let investors.

Liam set up LCP’s successful in-house letting and property management department for investors over 10 years ago that now manages over 500 rental properties across PCL.  His experience and knowledge have helped clients acquire the best properties for the best price.

Liam frequently travels to the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the Channel Islands to share his thoughts on the London property market and is regularly featured in both the national and international press.

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Kevin Coughter

Head of Private Clients

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Kevin Coughter

Head of Private Clients

Kevin’s experience advising UHNWI’s and institutional investors coupled with his extensive knowledge of the various disciplines within LCP, means his skill acting as a conduit for those looking to invest in UK Real Estate is highly sought-after.

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Miles Atkinson

(MNAEA) Associate Director, Search & Acquisitions

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Search & Acquisitions

Miles Atkinson

(MNAEA) Associate Director, Search & Acquisitions

Having started his property career in 2000, Miles has worked in many aspects of the industry including Sales, Lettings and Residential Property Auctions. The majority of his time was spent with a Prime Central London estate agency, predominantly covering the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.

All those years of experience have given him a strong knowledge of the property market, which he is always willing to impart.

Miles likes to commute to work on his bicycle and in his spare time enjoys tennis, running and all the social aspects related to watching England rugby.

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Oliver Matusch

Search & Acquisitions

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Oliver Matusch

Search & Acquisitions

Olly started his property career in Prime Central London in 2005 and has worked within many aspects of the industry including Sales and Construction providing him with a diversity of experience and knowledge. Olly will scan the market on behalf of our clients, uncovering the best opportunities to find your central London home.

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Ana Maria Brito

Architectural Interior Designer

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Ana Maria Brito

Architectural Interior Designer

With a Masters in Construction Project Management, Ana has nearly 10 years of experience in the industry. Ana has worked in Interior Design practices and residential property developments before joining LCP in 2021.

In her spare time Ana enjoys visiting London’s art and design exhibitions and yoga.

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Alex Sarafian

(Pg Dipl Arch ARB) Architect, Project Manager

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Alex Sarafian

(Pg Dipl Arch ARB) Architect, Project Manager

Alex is a fully qualified Architect, with 10 years industry experience and a focus on residential projects.

Alex brings innovative design solutions to the residential space, for both homeowners and investors – everything from minor upgrades to full scale renovations, from small apartments to magnificent townhouses.

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Olivia Highwood

Senior Lettings Manager

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Olivia Highwood

Senior Lettings Manager

Having graduated from the University of Reading in 2016 with a degree in Politics and International Relations, Olivia spent a year in Australia working and travelling. On her return she began her property career with a corporate international estate agency, working in the Lettings department for riverside properties in Central London. Following this, Olivia accepted a job as Lettings Negotiator in North Kensington for a leading London estate agency, before joining the LCP team in 2019 as Lettings Manager. Having a wide range of experience in London lettings, Olivia uses her client and customer service, negotiation and strategic skills to head up the Lettings department.

Outside of the office, Olivia enjoys travelling and exploring new places, socialising, and the occasional run or cycle.

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Oliver Frisby

Lettings Negotiator

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Oliver Frisby

Lettings Negotiator

Ollie is our newest recruit and joins LCP as our lettings negotiator securing reliable tenants for our investors.

Recently, graduating from Oxford Brookes University with a Masters Degree in Real Estate, Ollie has a keen interest in prime London property.

In his spare time Ollie enjoys watching and playing rugby.

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Georgia Cole

Senior Property Manager

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Georgia Cole

Senior Property Manager

Georgia started her career in property in 2016 with one of London’s leading estate agencies, where she gained invaluable knowledge and experience in all aspects of assured shorthold tenancy management. Georgia joined LCP in 2019 and provides responsible, accountable and compliant property management for our clients properties.

Outside of the office, Georgia enjoys weekend getaways, socialising with friends and exploring food markets around London.

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Rhiannon Keeney

Property Manager

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Rhiannon Keeney

Property Manager

Rhiannon started her career in property shortly after graduating university in 2018. Previously working with one of London’s leading estate agencies, Rhiannon joined the LCP team in 2022.

Managing our property portfolio across Prime Central London, Rhiannon offers responsible and compliant property management for our clients.

In her spare time, Rhiannon enjoys the occasional run or swim as well as socialising with friends and family.

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Flavio Gashi

Finance Manager, ACCA

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Finance

Flavio Gashi

Finance Manager, ACCA

Flavio is LCP’s Finance Manager and is ACCA qualified. After studying Accounting and Finance at University, Flavio joined an Accounting Practice before joining the team at LCP. Flavio oversees all finance related operations and produces and analyses financial information to assist with company decisions.

In his spare time, Flavio enjoys playing football and travelling.

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Demetri Ioannou

Account Executive

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Demetri Ioannou

Account Executive

Demetri joined LCP in January 2020 as LCP’s Account Executive. Whilst working towards his ACCA qualification, Demetri is responsible for the day to day management of rents, processing landlords statements and credit control.

In his spare time, Demetri enjoys playing football and is also part of a football team committee.

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Bradley Ahn

Investment Manager

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Bradley Ahn

Investment Manager

Bradley performs detailed financial modelling, market analysis and research to provide insights to the stakeholders of funds where LCPCI is the appointed Investment Advisor.

He has worked for major property developers and asset managers in both London and abroad, across multiple sectors including office, residential and retail. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Commerce and Property from the University of Auckland.

In his spare time, Bradley enjoys golf, outdoors and exploring cuisines from around the world.

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Amelia Vevers

PR & Marketing Manager

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Amelia Vevers

PR & Marketing Manager

Amelia joined LCP as the PR and Marketing Manager in August 2020 keeping clients up to date with LCP’s exciting new developments and regularly updating journalists on trends in the Prime Central London property market. Prior to LCP, Amelia has worked in the luxury travel industry and before that a well-known international estate agency.

In her spare time you can find Amelia either sailing around Greece, cooking for friends and family or doing the occasional home workout.

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Olivia Cockroft

Office Manager/PA To Directors

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Olivia Cockroft

Office Manager/PA To Directors

Olivia has joined the LCP team as Office Manager and Personal Assistant to the Directors. Before joining LCP, Olivia was working on behalf of a High-Net-Worth Family as part of their private family office. She also has experience working for one of London’s leading estate agency brands, alongside another boutique office.

Outside of work you can find Olivia socialising with friends and trying out new restaurants in Central London.

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Prof. Jonathan Waxman

Director

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Prof. Jonathan Waxman

Director

Professor at Imperial College, Jonathan has an acclaimed academic career, spanning over 40 years. As well as a world-renowned clinician, he has written over 400 scientific research papers and chapters, 11 medical books and one book on law.

During his career he has had extensive business experience and has worked alongside the Government to set the medical agenda in the UK. He has also developed and led successful media campaigns and set up an All Party Parliamentary Group to improve cancer treatment and rationalise cancer research throughout the UK.

In 1996 he founded the charity, Prostate Cancer UK to build up awareness, patient support and research funding, actively supported by a wide number of high profile philanthropic donors. He has spearheaded its developments such that it is now the largest men’s healthcare charity in the UK, employing 180 people. As President and Trustee, he plays an active role in directing board activities to increase its regional, national and global reach.

Through Jonathan’s high profile and prestigious career, coupled with his extensive experience from an investor perspective in Prime Central London real estate, he is able to bring invaluable insight and guidance to LCP’s board operations and to help formulate internal policies, strategies and objectives.

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Hugh Best

Director

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Hugh Best

Director

Hugh joined LCP in 2004 to head up the property search and acquisitions department. Through his active involvement in market research and financial analysis, Hugh then moved on to structure and develop LCP’s first fund proposition.

Hugh has created the bespoke financial models used for quantifying risks and returns in the funds, as well as providing detailed market research to direct investment strategies and objectives. As director of LCP Capital Investments Ltd (LCPCI), he is responsible for the regulated activities undertaken in relation to the marketing and promotion of the funds where LCP has been appointed as Asset Advisor and LCPCI as Investment Advisor.

Hugh has been actively involved in the development and successful launch of three closed end property funds since 2006

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Robert Guest

Director

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Robert Guest

Director

Robert joined LCP as a Non-Executive Director in 2010. Robert gained a degree in Jurisprudence from Balliol College Oxford and subsequently qualified as a solicitor. He specialised in financial services, working as Head of Legal & Compliance at Johnson Fry and as General Counsel & Compliance Director of SG Asset Management. He then went into private practice and subsequently set up Guest City Consulting to provide business advice to clients in the financial services industry.

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Rick Denton

Director

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Rick Denton

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Rick has 30 years’ experience of leading UK and international financial businesses in four major banking groups. Most recently he was CEO of a specialist family office business, Triangle Group, leading to their restructure and overseeing the acquisition and development of a substantial property portfolio in PCL with a specific focus on urban regeneration around Holborn. The portfolio consisted of commercial, residential, retail, educational and hotel properties.

Prior to his position at Triangle, Rick was Managing Director and Head of International Wealth Advisory at Barclays Wealth & Investment Division and a member of the Management Committee with responsibility across 12 jurisdictions. Through his employment with Coutts Group, Bank of Bermuda (HSBC), Fortis Intertust and Barclays and now as a Non-Executive Director, he has considerable experience of board work in major corporations.

Rick is an Associate of the Institute of Financial Services, a Chartered Member of the Institute of Securities and Investments and a Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). He holds a Masters in Business Administration with distinction from Warwick University. He has also recently achieved the Henley Certificate in Executive Coaching and the Institute of Director’s Diploma in Company Direction.

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Jamie Morrison

Director

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Jamie Morrison

Director

Jamie joined LCP as a Director in September 2017. He is currently a Private Client Partner at HW Fisher & Company specialising in tax advice for high-net worth individuals, entrepreneurs and family offices.

He advises high-profile UK-based and international clients on a wide variety of tax and commercial issues, including domicile and residence issues, transactional issues, asset protection and succession planning.

Jamie heads up the Real Estate Group at HW Fisher & Company and travels to the Middle East and Far East advising clients who seek to invest into the UK and advises on tax-efficient property ownership and business structuring.

Jamie is licensed by the ICAEW to undertake probate work and leads HW Fisher & Company’s Wills and Probate practice.

Jamie is frequently featured in international and national publications for comment in relation to tax and other financial issues and lectures regularly in the UK and abroad on a number of tax and financial-related topics.

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Mae

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Mae

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Mae is the newest member of the LCP team joining us 6 months ago. As well as greeting clients, Mae also regularly visits the Royal Parks in Prime Central London ensuring they are up to standard.

In her spare time, Mae enjoys playing sports including fetch and the occasional nap.