About OB
We’re not just another real estate agency.
We’re driving a whole new approach to luxury property worldwide.
Whether home or abroad, we believe that today’s property market isn’t merely transactional. It’s about working together to design the lifestyle that’s meaningful to you.
Simple. Inspiring. And always on your side.
We give you insider access to the world’s hottest luxury homes and villas, so you can lead the life you’ve always wanted.
Meet the Team
Harvey Cyzer
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Advisor
Harvey has over 25 years of professional experience within the luxury real estate industry and 12 years as a Proprietary Partner at Knight Frank, the world’s largest private property firm. During his time at Knight Frank whist taking responsibility for the Mayfair office he oversaw the prime central London offices including Belgravia, Knightsbridge, Chelsea, Kensington and Victoria.
Charlie Gibson
ARLA MRICS
Managing Director
Depend upon Charlie to be trustworthy, accurate – and unashamedly straight-talking. With over a decades’ worth of experience in the industry, he has the knowledge and confidence to make tough decisions when needed. He has experience selling property up to £30M with a black book of transactions totalling more than £300M.
Ralph de Wavrin
Director
Fluent in English and French (with a slither of Greek to boot), Ralph has a deep-seated love and knowledge of the Greek Islands having grown up in Corfu. He continues to split his time between London and Corfu, where he owns a villa right on the water.
George Vernon
ARLA MRICS
Director
Having spent the last 10 years waving to them, George knows every doorman, barista, window cleaner and banker in Mayfair. So, no wonder that his extensive contact list relies on him as one of the most knowledgeable lettings agents in Mayfair. We call him our in-house chameleon because he gets on with everyone, and when it comes to new opportunities, he comes with eyes in the back of his head.
Olivia Kenyon
Luxury Villa Specialist
A seasoned traveller, Olivia is happiest with her toes in the sand and a cocktail firmly in one hand. She combines expertise, personal knowledge and an eye for exquisite luxury to design dream holidays for families, parties and bucket list adventures.
Sofie Kofod
Senior Advisor
Swedish-born Sofie combines a natural flair for interior design with an encyclopedic knowledge of new up-and-coming restaurants, boutique hotels and holiday destinations, pretty much anywhere in the world you care to go. With experience in working for Pastor Real Estate, she’s also a Mayfair native, so has a true insider knowledge of the local property…
Michelle Devits
Digital Marketing Manager
From TikTok to start-ups and small business, Michelle is the master of all things photography, videography. Having studied Business & Events Management at London’s Greenwich University, she pursued a career as an international model for seven years, appearing at the likes of Cannes Film Festival and London Fashion Week. To OB Private, she brings experience,…
Timeline
George and Charlie qualify as Chartered Surveyors.
Charlie and Ralph found OB Private out of a mutual desire to connect luxury London homeowners with the most exclusive villas worldwide.
Charlie makes his first rental deal and breaks a new record for the most expensive rental in W8.
Charlie exchanges on our first of many sales at £1.25M.
George leaves JLL Mayfair and joins OB as a Director and equity partner.
Charlie exchanges on our first house sale at £6.25M.
Olivia is headhunted from a competitor and joins as a Villa Specialist for OB Private.
OB Private wins the Best British Letting Agent 2021 in the British Property Awards.
Olivia adds 50 new Greek properties.
We expand into the rest of Europe as our first Italian villa joins the Escapes portfolio.
OB Private opens up recruitment for a new Senior Negotiator and hires Sofie Kofod from Pastor Real Estate Mayfair to keep pace with growth.
OB Private rebrands and launches an online booking system to meet growing demand.
Michelle Devits joins us from TikTok as a Social Media and Content Creator to enhance our digital capability with over a decade of experience in the industry.
Charlie and George exchange on a £37.5M worth of property in the first four months of the financial year.
We like to do things differently. So, rather than rely on chance, over-exposed property portals and mainstream travel sites, we give you tailored advice and exclusive access to outstanding properties in London and abroad. In OB Private, you will benefit from the total discretion of being featured in our password-protected members’ area when your house is for sale or rent totally off-market.
Over the last 10 years in Mayfair, 42% of the deals we did were off-market. We’re in a unique position to meet a growing demand for a platform that protects people’s privacy, along with their homes. OB Private allows you to control that.
Recent transactions
WHY OLIVER BERNARD?
Regulated by RICS
96% of our business is
from repeat clients
Only Mayfair agency with both
directors accredited by the RICS
Exclusive hand picked luxury villas
Excellent local knowledge – we make an ordinary holiday, extraordinary!
Every villa tried and tested by OB
Each London director has worked in
Mayfair for over 8 years
Guaranteed to deal with just one person
from instruction to sale
Small network of long-standing clients
means a greater attention to your property
Cross database of UHNW individuals
between London & Greek office
Password encrypted website for
off market properties
HQ in Mayfair & Corfu
5* Google Rating
Complimentary private concierge service
Price match guarantee
