The Increasing demand for Concierge services in London apartments by Mary-Anne Bowring

ONLY 23% of the 1,252 large apartment buildings across inner London (containing 30+ residences) has either a Concierge or employs a full time porter, but more would readily welcome and subscribe to a similar service. This is the finding of recent detailed research into the ownership, services, management and running costs of apartment buildings in London.

This figure is noticeably higher in prime central areas such as Kensington (where 80% of buildings have a Concierge) and Marylebone (with 60% of buildings have a Concierge) but very few of the 2,123 smaller apartment buildings, containing up to 29 residences, provide Concierge services to its residents.