“Up to the age of 16, I wanted to play for Arsenal, but unfortunately, like most kids, the dream remained just that. After my A-Levels, I toyed with the idea of architecture or finance and ended up pursuing the latter via the University of Brighton, followed by professional exams in accountancy in London.
“While pursuing a career in accountancy, I worked with many estate agents, landlords and property developers, which quickly saw my interest turn to the property sector. This interest happened to coincide with one of my best friends, and now business partner, Ari Theodorou, who then convinced me to start an estate agency with him. The idea to go into business together was originally conceived at the old Highbury Stadium as we have been going to Arsenal together now for over 25 years. Having previously worked in the area, we felt it was a great decision to open our third office in Highbury this month.
“Although the Highbury office has only been open for a short time, my staff and I, all of whom live locally, have a wealth of experience in this area and we believe that this is vital to the success of the office. I’ve always loved the Islington area and I am certainly a bit of a foody so it’s great to be able to pop in to the huge choice of great restaurants in Highbury and Upper Street. In fact, it seems I’m finding the excuse to have “business lunches” being used more than ever since I’ve opened the office!
“The properties we offer at the new Anthony Pepe office are similar to what we are already providing in our Green Lanes, Harringay office; with beautiful Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian properties on our books. Many of our clients in Harringay are looking in Highbury now and there seems to be great synergy between the offices. I would even suggest that Harringay will be very much like Highbury in 5-10 years’ time, particularly in terms of cost and lifestyle.
“Anthony Pepe is coming to Highbury at a very exciting time and this is easily noticeable by way of all the lovely new cafés, delicatessens, cheese shops and seafood bars that are opening in the area, certifying the location as really up and coming. Although prices have shot up already over the last three years, we can see the area remaining one of the main hotspots in London, especially for buy to let investors. Transport links are excellent; commuters can easily get into central London, but still maintain that lovely village feel associated with Highbury Barn or Highbury Fields, which are also great places to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon.”
For further information on Anthony Pepe and the new office, please contact the team on: +44 020 7704 2100 / highbury@anthonypepe.com or visit the website: www.anthonypepe.com
