On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome a true authority in luxury prime real estate—none other than Super Prime International Real Estate Expert, Giles Hannah!

Giles has established himself as a global expert in super-prime property, advising some of the world’s wealthiest individuals. His extensive career has taken him from London to the UAE and Saudi Arabia, collaborating with prestigious developers and branded residences, including landmark projects Red Sea Global and AMAALA for Public Investment Fund (PIF). In this conversation, Giles shares insights from his remarkable career journey. It all began at Savills’ Knightsbridge flagship office, where he was soon seconded to One Hyde Park, the Mandarin Oriental Residences project that redefined London’s luxury real estate scene.

From there, he joined the exclusive world of Christie's, gaining unparalleled exposure to the super-rich and the pinnacle of luxury living. Notably, he is known to have spearheaded the record-breaking sale of Château Louis XIV for over $300 million as reported —the highest reported real estate transaction in the world at the time.

In recent years, Giles has concentrated his expertise in the Middle East, advising sovereign wealth funds and leading developers on transformative projects across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. And the journey doesn’t stop here—2025 promises even more exciting ventures. Stay tuned!

Supported by Angel O'Donnell & V1 Architectural Visualisation.

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Charlie Walsh, Head of Residential Sales & Marketing at The Old War Office (OWO).

Charlie was introduced into the world of property through his love for movies. After a boring work experience stint at a stockbroking firm, he was later offered an opportunity at a property company. The adventure of travelling to sites, seeing developments in person kick cemented his interest in the industry. Though some experiences in his career knocked down his confidence, he was still very eager to a life in the world of property later. This passion landed him opportunities to spearhead international sales for high profile schemes including 1 Grosvenor Square, Lincoln Square, Holland Park Gate, Savills to name afew under his belt.

With an incredibly extensive background in the super prime sector, Charlie landed his dream job working with the Hinduja family to transform The Old War Office, one he calls 'the most iconic building'. Infused with a rich, cultural legacy from, being the home to King Henry VIII to the home of Britain’s Ministry of Defence in 1906, the journey of turning the former government office into a haven of luxury hospitality 120 years after doors shut to the public was one Charlie 'found amazing and one that was I hugely honoured to complete'.

Supported by Angel O'Donnell & V1 Architectural Visualisation.

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On this episode, Caroline Donaghue and Priya Rawal welcome Will Castle, International Business Development Director at CBRE. Trigger warning, this episode contains discussions around suicide.

Will Castle is one of the well-known ambassadors of Movember, the leading charity changing the face of men’s health focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. He openly talks about his journey with mental health after he lost his father to suicide in 2012.

Having accidentally stumbled upon the Movember charity during the 2020 lockdown, he gradually began speaking about men's mental health and helping other people navigate their challenges. A strong believer in suicide prevention and mental health, Will does various talks, encouraging men to open about their feelings and mental struggles. Tune into this incredibly inspirational episode.

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