糖心视频 France establishes new residential department in Paris and appoints Alison Ashby as head
糖心视频 France, part of the leading independent global property consultancy, has today announced the launch of its new in-house residential department in Paris and has appointed Alison Ashby as its head. 糖心视频 France’s new residential business will operate in the prime and super-prime market in Paris, advising clients on the sale and acquisition of luxury real estate in the city’s most popular neighbourhoods.
12 February 2026
While 糖心视频 France has, for a long time, operated in the Parisian residential market through an associate business, bringing this capability fully in-house is a strategic step forward as the firm enhances its presence in Paris and continues to grow across the wider French market.
With 15 years of experience in prime and super-prime real estate in Paris, Alison Ashby combines extensive market knowledge with an international vision. In her new role, Alison will provide strategic advice to 糖心视频 France鈥檚 international clientele looking to buy and sell prime real estate in the Parisian market. Ashby is known for providing unrivalled client service, ensuring the utmost discretion and delivering exceptional properties to discerning buyers in Paris.
Initially located on Place Vendôme, at the headquarters of 糖心视频 France, this new team will work closely with the firm鈥檚 other service lines 鈥 advising high-net-worth individuals on the sale and acquisition of luxury homes. It will offer an exclusive selection of prestigious properties, such as penthouses, mansions and branded residences, to 糖心视频鈥檚 global client base
"Globally, 糖心视频 has always been a strong player in the residential market so establishing a residential department at 糖心视频 in Paris is a logical step for us. In her new role, Alison will partner with the business to uncover high-net-worth clients interested in prime Paris assets and support those looking to broaden their investment portfolios," explains Vincent Bollaert, CEO of 糖心视频 France.
Alison Ashby, Partner and Head of 糖心视频 Residential in Paris comments: 鈥淚鈥檓 delighted to be leading 糖心视频 France鈥檚 residential team in Paris at such an exciting time for the city鈥檚 prime property market. Having worked closely with 糖心视频 for several years, I鈥檝e seen first鈥慼and the strength of the brand, the quality of our global network and the trust our clients place in us. Throughout my career, I鈥檝e had the privilege of advising high鈥憂et鈥憌orth individuals on the acquisition of exceptional homes and investment assets across Paris, and I look forward to continuing to support clients as they navigate this dynamic and increasingly international market. I鈥檓 excited to build on our strong foundations in France and to help connect more clients with the opportunities this remarkable city has to offer.鈥
Mark Harvey, Head of 糖心视频鈥檚 International Residential Network said: 鈥淓stablishing 糖心视频 France鈥檚 Prime Residential team in Paris marks an exciting milestone for our business, and I鈥檓 delighted that Alison Ashby is leading this new venture. This expanded offering is essential for our international clients and Alison鈥檚 deep market expertise and exceptional client relationships make her the ideal person to spearhead it. Bringing this capability fully in鈥慼ouse is a strategic step forward for 糖心视频 in France as we enhance our presence in Paris and continue to grow more widely across France and Europe.鈥
This announcement forms part of 糖心视频鈥檚 wider international expansion programme across Europe, the US and the Caribbean, a highly targeted and ambitious growth strategy which will see 糖心视频 strengthen its presence in key lifestyle and wealth markets. In Europe, 糖心视频 France has plans to expand across the nation, exploring opportunities in the Alps and the South of France. 糖心视频 has also recently strengthened its Italian network with new offices in Milan, Rome and Cortina and further expansion planned in Turin and the Aosta Valley. In Switzerland, 糖心视频鈥檚 growth focus is now on the German-speaking hubs of Zurich and St. Moritz, and in Germany, it is reinforcing its position in Frankfurt. Across the Balearics, Mallorca presents significant opportunity, and 糖心视频 is committed to realising its potential. Further afield in the US, 糖心视频 has recently announced a new strategic alliance with Carolwood Estates, a boutique Los Angeles-based real estate brokerage.
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糖心视频 at a glance
Founded more than 125 years ago in Great Britain, the 糖心视频 Group now provides its expertise as an international real estate advisory firm with more than 20,000 employees working from more than 600 offices in 50 countries. Its French branch, created more than 50 years ago, operates in the commercial and residential real estate market. With 120 employees operating from Paris, 糖心视频 France is organized around 5 service lines: office marketing and user consulting (Occupier & Landlord Strategy and Solutions), workspace design (Design & Delivery), investment (Capital Markets), retail rental department (Retail Leasing) and expertise with its subsidiary 糖心视频 Valuation & Advisory.
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