ABOUT
OLIVER
BERNARD
OLIVER
BERNARD
Oliver Bernard is a Private Office specialising in Real Estate matters in Prime Central London & Greece.
Following 7 years in Mayfair selling and renting super prime homes as a qualified chartered surveyor, duo Charlie & Ralph realised selling an individual’s most valued asset is more often than ever, a private and personal matter.
The bespoke service OB Private will offer should feel like a refreshing professional & private approach, we provide expert advice for those looking to rent, buy, manage or let out their property. Our proactive team is approachable and knowledgeable on their local markets.
Following 7 years in Mayfair selling and renting super prime homes as a qualified chartered surveyor, duo Charlie & Ralph realised selling an individual’s most valued asset is more often than ever, a private and personal matter.
The bespoke service OB Private will offer should feel like a refreshing professional & private approach, we provide expert advice for those looking to rent, buy, manage or let out their property. Our proactive team is approachable and knowledgeable on their local markets.
Why OB Private?
OB Private's steadfast commitment to the highest levels of service has been key to our current success and is a clear commitment to our future. We belive in always doing more.
We are members of RICS, Tenancy Deposit Scheme and Propertymark. For live updates and market commentary, follow OB Private on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Meet The Team
Oliver Bernard Private's HQ is at the beating heart of Mayfair, located just off Berkeley Square at No.12 Hay Hill, it offers a great space to entertain clients whilst ensuring we remain at the core of the local community.
OB Private's mission is to offer a refreshing professional & personable experience with an added emphasis on privacy. We advise our clients from Corfu to Belgravia however diverse the request. Our customer base is a mix of UHNW international clients, with a specifically strong database throughout the UK, France and Greece. Ralph will oversee all things holiday lets in Greece, whilst Charlie remains in Mayfair to run London. The marriage of these three countries makes us a truly unique proposition.
Charlie Gibson
ARLA MRICS
Before joining Tesco Property Acquisitions team in 2012, Charlie studied Rural Land and Property Management at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester.
Having worked on a number of schemes with Tesco, Charlie decided to move onto a new challenge joining Carter Jonas in the Mayfair office. Starting his career in the letting department, he soon became ARLA qualified in 2013.
In 2014 Charlie joined the Mayfair Super Prime Sales team as an Associate Partner and qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2017.
At the age of 28, Charlie is in the minority of Estate Agents in the West End with both 7 years property experience and a professional qualification. He has experience selling property up to £30M with a black book of transactions totalling more than £300M.
In 2014 Charlie joined the Mayfair Super Prime Sales team as an Associate Partner and qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2017.
At the age of 28, Charlie is in the minority of Estate Agents in the West End with both 7 years property experience and a professional qualification. He has experience selling property up to £30M with a black book of transactions totalling more than £300M.
George Vernon
George studied Real Estate Management at Cirencester before perusing his ambitions in property.
He joined Carter Jonas’s Mayfair lettings team in 2012 and in 2017 started afresh, setting up a new Mayfair and Marylebone office for Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL).
In 2017 George obtained his MRICS qualification, enabling him to offer expert advice on all aspects of residential property. With such a lengthy career already in Mayfair, George has developed into one of the most knowledgeable lettings agents in Mayfair.
George has built up an extremely strong client base over his 9 year career and has worked alongside some of the biggest estates owners, including Grosvenor, The Crown Estate and most recently Howard De Walden.
It is now he has decided to pursue his own venture, to build on the existing platform that both Charlie and George have built over their combined 18 years.
Ralph de Wavrin
Having been born in France, Ralph moved to the Greek island of Corfu as a young teenager spending 6 months a year there, as a result he has built a strong relationship with the local community & holiday visitors.
He has a love and passion for Greece and its people which has pushed him to create a brand to help both, Oliver Bernard Private.
Ralph spent three years in London studying International business at Regent’s University, he is fluent in both French and English with a small tongue in Greek.
Ralph has spent the majority of his working career as a director at an international import/export company where he gained strong skills in management and sales giving Oliver Bernard Private a wider international vision.
Ralph brings with him a strong client base of French travellers and investors.
Ralph spent three years in London studying International business at Regent’s University, he is fluent in both French and English with a small tongue in Greek.
Ralph has spent the majority of his working career as a director at an international import/export company where he gained strong skills in management and sales giving Oliver Bernard Private a wider international vision.
Ralph brings with him a strong client base of French travellers and investors.
Olivia Kenyon
Having been born and brought up in Kenya, Olivia has a passion for holidays and travel.
She graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 2014 with a degree in International Hospitality Management, and in 2015 secured a job with a leading Luxury Villa Rental company in London, she brings great experience having managed some of the best private villas in the world.
Corfu has blessed Olivia with many lasting holiday memories and she’s lucky to have seen several of the best regarded villas on the island, her love and knowledge of the Greek Islands makes her the ideal contact to ensure the perfect Luxury Villa holiday, whether it is a family gathering, a yearly trip or a once in a lifetime adventure.
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"Our best holiday in Greece yet, Villa Olea was stunning, with spectacular poolside views. If offered the chef's services, oblige, food was excellent!"
Stuart Law"OB Private were a fantastic help finding a tenant for my property in Mayfair, I would absolutely recommend them to anyone."
Crimson Square"In the week of lockdown, Charlie helped me find a rental property within 3 days, no further words needed! "
Mr Tinkov"We have purchased a number of off market properties in Mayfair through Oliver Bernard, their local expert knowledge and contact list is indispensable."
Mrs Scarr-Hall