EGRE
Meet the team

One firm, three markets — operated by senior specialists.

EGRE is a cross-border practice led by its founders and run by long-tenured operators across London, the Middle East and China. Capital Markets, Investment Advisory and Private Clients mandates are led directly by the founders.

01Founders
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Elvin Gukhool-Van Patten

Founder & Managing Director

Elvin is the Founder and Managing Director of EGRE, a cross-border real estate advisory platform operating across London, Dubai and China. His work spans residential agency, investment advisory, capital introductions and structured real estate transactions, with a focus on private clients, developers and international investors.

He has built EGRE around a discreet, data-led and internationally connected approach to property, combining local execution with cross-border market intelligence. Across EGRE's leadership, advisory network and transaction history, Elvin has been involved in over £1B of real estate activity across the UK, UAE and international markets. He holds an LLB from Queen Mary University of London and personally leads EGRE's Capital Markets, Investment Advisory and Private Clients mandates.

English · French

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Lili Zhao

Co-Founder & Head of China

Lili is Co-Founder of EGRE and Head of the China Practice. She leads EGRE's mainland China presence across Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Xi'an and Chengdu, and has been instrumental in building the firm's outbound capital programme connecting Chinese private investors with opportunities in London and Dubai.

A native Mandarin speaker with deep relationships across mainland China's private investor and family office communities, Lili brings a disciplined, cross-border perspective to acquisition strategy, client advisory and transaction execution. Her role bridges EGRE's Asian client base with on-the-ground execution across its London and Dubai platforms. She holds an MBA from Henley Business School, University of Reading.

Mandarin · English

02United Kingdom — London

The London team.

A growing London-based team across sales, lettings, property management, new homes, business development and marketing — supported by EGRE's wider platform across Dubai and mainland China.

Our team is multilingual across English, Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Russian, Japanese, Dutch and Spanish, giving clients direct access to local execution and international communication.

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Yen Woon

Head of Property Management — FCCA, MARLA

15+ years across accounting and property. FCCA fellow and MARLA member, excelling in lettings accounting and high-quality service for global clients. Graduated from Nanyang Technological University Singapore.

English · Mandarin · Cantonese · Japanese

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Sonia Sun

Head of Marketing

MA in Ethnographic and Documentary Film (VR/AR) from UCL; BA in Communication & Journalism from China Youth University for Political Sciences; studied Spanish Language & Literature at Beijing Foreign Studies University. 8+ years in marketing and PR, including three in UK luxury real estate. Background in media and VR film; leads global digital campaigns.

English · Mandarin · Dutch · Spanish

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Isabella Fu

Director — Business Development

5+ years in London's luxury property market, backed by experience in art investment and private clubs. Builds tailored opportunities for high-net-worth clients.

English · Mandarin

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Yulia Vorobieva

Sales Director

9+ years in new-build sales, formerly with Berkeley Homes and a top Knightsbridge agency. Guides investors in off-plan buy-to-let with strategic market knowledge.

English · Russian

MB

Mehdi Ben

Sales Director

Brings hospitality-level service to London's luxury property market. Specialises in ultra-prime homes with a personalised, exceptional client experience.

English · French · Arabic · Spanish · German

TM

Tyreece Man

Lettings Manager

Specialises in new builds, HMOs and ex-council properties. MSc from Queen Mary and ARLA qualified.

English · Mandarin · Cantonese

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Ozzie Kassab

Senior Sales Consultant

Extensive experience across international real estate markets, specialising in high-value residential investments and cross-border transactions. Strategic, data-driven advisor to private and institutional clients.

English · Arabic

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Vinca He

Senior Sales Consultant — China Desk

Three years in London residential property sales, alongside a decade in Sino-British art education and cultural project management. Blends education and arts perspectives with property market expertise.

Mandarin · English

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Yulia Addington

Senior Sales Consultant

Specialises in London new-build and investment properties across London and Dubai. Background in real estate, legal coordination and financial auditing. MBA from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich; LLB in Civil Law.

English · Russian

GG

George Georgiev

Sales & Lettings Consultant

Decades of experience in residential lettings and property management, with deep knowledge of London's developments and letting regulations.

English · Bulgarian

SR

Suri Ren

Lettings & Property Management

Holds a Master's in Finance from UCL and joined EGRE as a Lettings Trainee. Detail-oriented and dedicated to helping landlords and tenants with care and efficiency.

Mandarin · English

NK

Natalya Kasian

Sales & Lettings Consultant

Property management background from a private family office. Detail-oriented and client-focused, with a strong understanding of both landlord and tenant needs.

English · Russian

Join EGRE London.

EGRE London is actively expanding across sales, lettings, property management, new homes and business development.

We are looking for ambitious property professionals who understand that modern real estate advisory is no longer just about listings — it is about data, client trust, cross-border capital and long-term relationships.

If you are interested in joining EGRE London, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

03Middle East — Dubai

The Dubai team.

A full sales, advisory and operations team in Dubai, working with leading UAE developers and providing a dedicated China Desk for outbound capital.

NL

Nicholas Lyons

Head of Sales

MA

Mohammad Abdelrahman

Property Advisor — China Desk

Arabic · Mandarin · English

EN

Edward Newland

Property & Investments Advisor

GC

Gaurav Chopra

Property Advisor

RV

Raffaele Viccaro

Property Advisor

AG

Aleksandra Govorushkina

Luxury Property Advisor

ER

Elena Rusu

Property Advisor

English · Russian · German

AP

Arpita Pal

Property Advisor

SA

Sarim Ansari

Property Advisor

US

Umair Sefat

Commercial Property Advisor

RR

Roshan Rafiei

Property Advisor

VT

Vincent Tatenda

Property Advisor

MA

Mohanad Ahmad

Property Advisor

GR

Gautham Raj

Property Advisor

JP

Jordan Price

In-House Telesales Consultant

JB

Jhustine Basco

Operations & Executive Assistant

VA

Vivian Abaya

CRM & Listing Executive

AP

Alexter Pada

Marketing Executive

JD

Jayvee De Jesus

Social Media Executive

SS

Shehzad Shaikh

Photographer

04China — Beijing

Beijing office.

Headquarters for EGRE's China practice — Mandarin-speaking advisors connecting mainland private investors with London and Dubai opportunities.

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Karen Meng

Senior Property Advisor — China Desk

Graduated from Peking University's School of Government. 14 years in the overseas real estate market across the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe. Contributing columnist for Economics magazine.

FH

Fubao Hu

Global Operations Coordinator

Coordinates cross-border operations across EGRE's China, Dubai and London desks.

CZ

Colin Zou

Sales Manager — Beijing

Background in accounting, aviation and international commercial banking. 5+ years in overseas real estate, combining rigorous investment analysis with sharp market insight.

SZ

Susie Zhang

Senior Sales Consultant — Beijing

26 years in real estate with deep expertise in high-end homes and developer investment, including 8 years in market research for top banks.

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Emma Bao

Senior Sales Consultant — Beijing

16+ years in sales and online advertising, including leadership roles at JingDong and Alibaba. Holds a Financial Management degree and a Master's in Information Management from the University of Sheffield.

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Beichen

Media Manager — Beijing

Documentary director and editor who leads EGRE's media production. Work featured in youth film festivals; crafts impactful property videos for EGRE's platforms.

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Huhu

Property Management — Beijing

Five years' experience in post-sale care, with attention to detail and a legal background. Ensures smooth procedures and strong client trust.

05China — Shanghai

Shanghai office.

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Xueliang Bei

Head of Shanghai

Bridges China–UK business across real estate, education and tech. Deep market insight and cross-cultural skills underpin a seamless EGRE client experience.

EZ

Elena Zhou

Regional Sales Director — Shanghai

Computer Science graduate with studies in Real Estate Economics at LSE. 8 years in the UK property sector; previously at Barratt, with deep tax and policy insight.

JS

Jacky Sun

Senior Sales Consultant — Shanghai

Oxford MSc in Statistics and ACA Chartered Accountant. Financial experience at PwC and Aspen Re. Offers expert risk management, asset protection and investment advice across UK property and insurance.

FW

Frank Wang

Digital Marketing Consultant — Shanghai

Rich marketing experience across real estate and interiors. Manages brand communities and events; drives engagement through compelling social content.

XS

Xiayi Su

Content Editor — Shanghai

Curates UK and UAE property content for social media. Art graduate and practicing artist, blending creativity with market insight.

06China — Shenzhen · Xi'an · Chengdu

Regional offices.

LC

Lucy Cao

Senior Sales Consultant — Shenzhen

Landscape Design graduate working in UK real estate since 2016, including at JLL. Expert in UK policies and developments, maintaining a 100% move-in rate.

CL

Chenyang Li

Head of Xi'an

5+ years in London property with expertise in asset management for high-value portfolios. King's College graduate in Accounting and Finance, with private banking ties.

CZ

Chaoyue Zhang

Business Development Manager — Chengdu

Chaoyue Zhang is a Business Development Manager responsible for driving strategic partnerships and expanding business opportunities across key markets. With a strong understanding of international real estate dynamics, she focuses on building relationships with developers, investors, and partners to support long-term growth.

07Speak with the team

One point of contact, across three markets.

For private clients, family offices and institutional capital, EGRE provides a single point of contact across London, Dubai and China.