The Perrodo family, billionaire heirs behind one of Europe's largest independent oil companies, are close to acquiring a property at 27 Savile Row in London's West End. The purchase is being executed via their London-based family office, BNF Capital, in partnership with Morgan Real Estate. BNF Capital is the lead investor in the transaction.
The seller is CPI Property Group SA, a Czech landlord looking to reduce debt. People familiar with the matter say terms have been agreed, suggesting the acquisition is in advanced stages. Final pricing details have not been disclosed.
The deal fits a broader pattern of wealthy families targeting prime London assets during a period of market dislocation. Ultra-high-net-worth family offices have continued to pursue trophy commercial real estate in global gateway cities. Institutional buyers have remained more cautious in the same market.
Savile Row sits in London's West End, a submarket that has traditionally commanded premium pricing for commercial property. The street is known for its concentration of bespoke tailoring firms and retail tenants. Prime West End assets have seen transaction volume contract as financing costs have risen and valuation expectations have diverged between buyers and sellers.
The Perrodo family's oil business has generated substantial private wealth that the family office now deploys across asset classes. BNF Capital's willingness to partner with Morgan Real Estate on this transaction suggests the family office is pursuing co-investment structures rather than sole ownership for larger commercial deals.
CPI Property Group's motivation to sell aligns with a broader trend among European property groups that expanded aggressively during the low-rate era. The firm is now reducing debt as refinancing has become more expensive. That dynamic has created selling opportunities for capital sources with less leverage pressure.
