City & Urban Shoreditch · Est. 1999

London Property,
IntelligentlyPlaced.

A boutique estate agency rooted in Shoreditch, combining deep local knowledge with AI-powered insight to buy, sell, and manage exceptional London property.

London Property, Intelligently Placed.
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Residential Sales Residential Lettings Commercial Property Off-Market Acquisitions Property Management Portfolio Management AI-Enabled Advice Property Management
Residential Sales Residential Lettings Commercial Property Off-Market Acquisitions Property Management Portfolio Management AI-Enabled Advice Property Management

Expert services.
Personal touch.

We work with fewer clients than most agencies — deliberately. Every instruction receives the full attention of a senior specialist, backed by AI intelligence that works around the clock.

Whether you’re buying in Shoreditch, letting in Marylebone, or growing a commercial portfolio — our team delivers specialist advice backed by AI-powered insight and decades of London market experience.

01
Residential Sales

Thoughtful, market-led residential sales designed to showcase your home, attract the right buyers, and achieve the best possible outcome.

02
Lettings & Management

Personalised lettings services combining local insight with careful tenant selection to protect your property and maximise long-term returns.

03
Commercial Property

Specialist commercial advice for offices, retail, and mixed-use spaces, delivered with clarity, care, and data-driven insight.

04
Property Management

Reliable, hands-on property management supported by smart systems, ensuring your asset is cared for and performing at its best.

05
Off-Market Acquisitions

Discreet access to carefully sourced, off-market opportunities through trusted relationships and intelligent market insight.

06
Portfolio Management

Tailored portfolio management bringing together valuation insight, income optimisation, and long-term planning for growing property investors.

Featured Properties

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For Rent
Southwick Street, Devonport, W2
£2,800 pcm
1 bed · 1 bath ·
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For Rent
Balcombe Street, London, NW1
£2,650 pcm
1 bed · 1 bath
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For Rent
Barnet Grove, London, E2
£1,850 pcm
1 bed · 1 bath
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For Sale
Quarles Park Road, Romford, RM6
£245,000
2 bed · 1 bath
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For Sale
Carlow Street, Carlow House Carlow Street, NW1
£635,000
2 bed · 1 bath
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For Sale
Carly Mews, London, E2
£1,000,000
5 bed · 3 bath
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For Sale
Hackney Road, London, E2
£600,000
2 bed · 2 bath
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For Sale
Old Castle Street, London, E1
£525,000
2 bed · 2 bath
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For Sale
Hackney Road, London, E2
£485,000
1 bed · 1 bath
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For Sale
Sylvester Path, London, E8
£475,000
2 bed · 1 bath
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For Sale
Sylvester Path, London, E8
£375,000
2 bed · 1 bath
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For Sale
The Grove, London, E15
£560,000
3 bed · 2 bath
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Meet Omar,
your AI advisor.

Omar is the CUI AI-powered agent that’s available 24/7. Whether you’re buying your first home, thinking about selling, or just curious, Omar gives you smart, fast answers — with no need to book appointments or wait for call-backs. Available 24 hours a day, with no appointments and no waitlists.

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Current valuations and live market pricing insights
Area guides — Shoreditch, Hackney, Bethnal Green & beyond
First-time buyer, investment and portfolio strategy
Off-market inquiry routing to our senior specialists
Instant answers, human follow-up when it matters
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Omar · CUI Property Advisor
Available now — no appointment needed
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Hello — I'm Omar. I can help with valuations, area advice, or any questions about buying or renting in East London. What would you like to know?
You
What are average prices for a 2-bed in Hackney right now?
O
Based on current market data, 2-bedroom flats in Hackney (E8–E9) are typically selling between £525,000–£675,000, with lateral conversions and period stock commanding the upper end. Want me to narrow by specific streets or transport links?
You
Yes — near London Fields please

The people behind
every transaction

We are a small team by design. Every client works directly with a named specialist — not a junior negotiator. Our people bring decades of combined experience across East London, the City, and international markets.

Omar Shaikh
Director
Omar Shaikh
Director

Omar leads CUI Shoreditch with nearly two decades of experience helping Londoners buy, sell, and rent homes.

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John Silk
Senior Property Manager
John Silk
Senior Property Manager

John brings over a decade of steady leadership, problem-solving, and tenant-landlord relationship management.

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Philip McGoona
Sales & Lettings Manager
Philip McGoona
Sales & Lettings Manager

Philip bridges experience and technology with his calm, solution-focused approach.

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Kassim Shaikh
Property Specialist
Kassim Shaikh
Property Specialist

With 20+ years of dedicated experience in the London property market, Kassim has expertise across the full spectrum. Lettings, Sales. Property Management.

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Faraz Malik
Commercial Manager
Faraz Malik
Commercial Manager

Faraz drives the commercial innovation arm of CUI Shoreditch. With deals spanning global brands.

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Richard Spivack
Investment Portfolio Manager
Richard Spivack
Investment Portfolio Manager

A financial strategist turned property innovator, Richard brings City & Urban’s investment edge into the AI era.

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Lucy Jones
Sales & Lettings Consultant
Lucy Jones
Sales & Lettings Consultant

The new generation of agent — tech-savvy, socially connected, and AI-enabled.

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Joan Hart
Office Administrator
Joan Hart
Office Administrator

The heart of CUI’s daily operations, Joan ensures the human warmth and professionalism behind every AI interaction.

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What our clients say

★★★★★ "

The team's knowledge of the Shoreditch market was genuinely impressive. They found us a buyer within two weeks and managed the entire process with attention I'd not experienced before.

James & Sarah H.
Seller · Shoreditch E1 · 2024
★★★★★ "

As an overseas investor, I needed a team who could guide me through the full acquisition process — from area selection to ongoing management. City & Urban handled everything seamlessly.

Michael T.
International Buyer · Hackney E8 · 2024
★★★★★ "

Omar, the AI advisor, answered my questions at midnight and booked a viewing the next morning. By the end of the week my offer was accepted. Outstanding experience from first message to keys.

Priya M.
First-time Buyer · Bethnal Green E2 · 2025