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Curated Luxury Properties

Where
Architecture
Meets Legacy

Exclusively representing the world's most distinguished residences — from Manhattan penthouses to Côte d'Azur estates. We connect discerning buyers with properties that define a life well-lived.

$4.2B
Portfolio Value
340+
Properties Sold
18
Global Markets
97%
Client Retention
Our Philosophy

Discretion is the
highest luxury

For over two decades, Aurum Estates has operated on one principle: the relationship between advisor and client is sacred. We serve a select number of clients per year, ensuring every engagement receives our full attention, intelligence, and network.

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What We Offer

A service to match
the calibre of the property

Off-Market Access

The finest properties rarely reach public listings. Our private network surfaces exclusive opportunities before — or instead of — entering the open market.

White-Glove Advisory

A dedicated estate advisor guides you through every nuance — from architectural due diligence to the neighbourhood intelligence no algorithm can provide.

Global Reach

Offices in 18 markets mean we understand not just the global luxury landscape, but the subtle dynamics that make one street worth more than the next.

Selected Properties

Residences of
Distinction

Client Voices

What our clients say

★★★★★
"Aurum found us a penthouse in Monaco that wasn't on any listing platform. The entire process — from first call to keys in hand — took eleven weeks. Faultless."
James & Helena R.
Monaco Penthouse, €31M
★★★★★
"When I sold my Singapore waterfront villa, Aurum brought three qualified buyers within the first week — none of whom we'd have reached through traditional channels. Exceptional."
David T.
Sentosa Cove Villa, SGD 28M
★★★★★
"We've worked with luxury agencies on four continents. None operate with the combination of discretion, market depth, and genuine personal investment that Aurum brings."
The Al-Rashid Family
Kensington Townhouse, £18.75M
Private Consultation

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in confidence

Our advisors work by appointment and under strict confidentiality. Share your brief and we'll respond within 24 hours.

Properties
Our Portfolio

Exceptional
Residences

340+ curated properties across 18 global markets

Hudson Yards Exclusive
Manhattan, New York
One Hudson Yards Penthouse
🛏 5 BR🚿 6 BA📐 7,200 sqft
Cap Ferrat New Listing
Côte d'Azur, France
Villa Soleil — Cap Ferrat
🛏 7 BR🚿 9 BA📐 12,000 sqft
Dubai Villa Off-Market
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Atlantis Signature Villa
🛏 6 BR🚿 8 BA📐 9,800 sqft
Kensington Available
Kensington, London
The Kensington Grand Townhouse
🛏 6 BR🚿 5 BA📐 8,400 sqft
Monaco Sold
Monaco, Principality
Le Rocher Penthouse
🛏 4 BR🚿 5 BA📐 6,100 sqft
Singapore Available
Sentosa Cove, Singapore
Ocean Drive Waterfront Villa
🛏 5 BR🚿 6 BA📐 10,200 sqft
Beverly Hills New Listing
Beverly Hills, California
Sunset Crest Estate
🛏 8 BR🚿 10 BA📐 14,500 sqft
Tuscany Available
Chianti, Tuscany
Castello di Valmonte
🛏 9 BR🚿 11 BA📐 22,000 sqft
Maldives Off-Market
North Malé Atoll, Maldives
Private Island Retreat
🛏 12 BR🚿 14 BA📐 Entire Island
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Our Story

Built on trust,
driven by excellence

Two decades of serving the world's most discerning buyers and sellers — quietly, precisely, and with absolute commitment.

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Who We Are

More than a
real estate firm

Founded in 2003 in New York City, Aurum Estates began with a simple conviction: the acquisition of a significant property should be treated as a personal, considered, and unhurried process — never a transaction.

Today we represent buyers, sellers, and institutional investors across 18 markets on six continents. Our team of 42 advisors each specialise in a single market, ensuring depth of knowledge that generalist agencies cannot match.

We do not advertise. We do not take every instruction. We serve fewer clients, better — and the results speak for themselves.

What We Stand For

Our values

I
Discretion

Client confidentiality is not policy — it is identity. Every engagement is governed by absolute privacy, professionally and personally.

II
Precision

We spend considerable time understanding what a client truly wants — not just what they ask for — before presenting a single property.

III
Access

Our network means we operate where the market hasn't. Off-market, pre-market, and private sale opportunities define our edge.

IV
Legacy

We think in generations. The properties we represent and the relationships we build are meant to endure well beyond a single transaction.

Our People

The advisors
behind Aurum

Edward Holt
Edward Holt
Founder & CEO

Twenty-two years representing ultra-high-net-worth clients across New York, London, and Monaco. Formerly of Christie's International Real Estate.

Sophia Laurent
Sophia Laurent
Senior Advisor — Europe

Paris-born and fluent in four languages, Sophia specialises in French Riviera and Swiss lake properties for international buyers.

Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Senior Advisor — Asia Pacific

Based in Singapore with 14 years focused on the region's premium residential and resort markets, including Bali, Phuket, and Hong Kong.

Layla Al-Hassan
Layla Al-Hassan
Senior Advisor — Middle East

Dubai-headquartered with deep ties across the Gulf. Layla's off-market network is unmatched in the UAE and wider GCC residential market.

Our History

Two decades of
quiet excellence

2003
Founded in New York

Edward Holt opens Aurum Estates on Madison Avenue with three advisors and an unwavering commitment to off-market, relationship-driven brokerage.

2008
London & Monaco Offices

European expansion during a period when distressed luxury assets created rare acquisition opportunities for our forward-thinking clients.

2014
Dubai & Singapore Launch

Entry into the Gulf and Southeast Asian markets, responding to growing demand from clients seeking diversified international property portfolios.

2025
$4.2B Portfolio Milestone

Aurum Estates now represents over $4.2 billion in active portfolio value across 18 markets, with 340+ successful transactions and a 97% client retention rate.

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next great property?

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Our advisory team is here to help

Whether you know exactly what you're looking for or are just beginning to explore, our advisors are here to listen — and to find what you can't find yourself.

Email
hello@aurumestates.com
New York HQ
+1 212 555 0190
Mon–Sat 9AM–7PM EST
London Office
+44 20 7946 0872
Mon–Fri 9AM–6PM GMT
Headquarters
432 Park Avenue, Suite 5200
New York, NY 10022
Your Advisors
SL
Sophia Laurent
Senior Advisor — Europe
EH
Edward Holt
Founder & CEO, New York
LA
Layla Al-Hassan
Senior Advisor — Middle East