Your local international estate agent – connecting South East London homes with global buyers
Founded in 1894, Dulwich & Sydenham Hill welcomes every player and still challenges the very best. “The designer of a course should start off his work in a sympathetic frame of mind for the weak, and at the same time be as severe as he likes with the first-class player.” Your estate agent should do the same. We pair South East insight with international reach to deliver stronger offers and faster sales. Choose the team that plays local and wins global.
Ernest-Brooks International has become an official estate agency partner for Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club and Addington Palace Golf Club, marking a bold new chapter in the agency’s South East London presence. This two-year partnership places EBI at the heart of two of London’s most prestigious golf clubs, both steeped in heritage and community. EBI branding will feature across clubhouse signage, golf scorecards, digital displays, and the My Caddie 3D and EGT Pro Golf Apps, reaching thousands of golfers and local residents.
Strategic Partnership Reflects Market Opportunity
The sponsorship responds to robust market fundamentals in both Dulwich and the Addington/Croydon corridor. East Dulwich properties command average values of £607,062, with premium postcodes reaching £2.1 million. The area has delivered 18.11% growth over five years, significantly outpacing UK regional averages. Sydenham (SE26) offers accessible entry points at £534,022, while the Shirley Hills neighbourhood adjacent to Addington Palace maintains ultra-premium positioning with properties reaching £4.25 million.
“South East London represents one of the capital’s most compelling property markets,” said Craig Kelly, local resident and Sales Director of Ernest-Brooks International. “These two golf clubs sit at the epicenter of neighbourhoods that combine heritage, exceptional schools, green spaces, and genuine community. By aligning with institutions that have shaped South East London life for over a century, we’re reinforcing our commitment to serving this market with the precision and global reach our clients deserve.”
The partnership supports EBI’s established market position. The agency achieved 97.8% of asking price across recent South East London transactions and consistently delivers results 5.8% above market average. This reflects the consultancy’s dual expertise: deep local market knowledge combined with access to qualified international buyers through its Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai offices.
Connecting South East London Homes with Global Buyers
International buyers now represent 27% of London property purchases, with particularly strong activity from Asia-Pacific markets. Hong Kong buyers lead at 13.7% market share (up 5.7% year-on-year), followed by Singapore buyers at 8.2%, while Middle East buyers account for 20% of super-prime sales above £20 million.
Education remains a major influence for overseas families choosing where to buy. Dulwich College’s international reputation – supported by its twelve global campuses across Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou, Seoul, Singapore, and Zhuhai – creates a deep level of brand familiarity that many sellers and landlords in the UK still underestimate. Families in Asia are often already connected to Dulwich through their children’s schools abroad, so when they relocate or invest in London, they’re drawn to the original Dulwich community.
“This is one of the most overlooked advantages for local homeowners,” explained Elliot Rainbow, CEO of Ernest-Brooks International. “Few realise how strongly Dulwich’s heritage and its global school network resonate with international buyers. The golf clubs provide something increasingly valuable to these families – a sense of authentic community, lifestyle quality, and long-term investment stability.
Properties near prestigious sporting and educational institutions tend to appreciate faster and attract more secure tenancies than comparable homes elsewhere. It’s part of what makes South East London such an enduringly desirable market, both locally and internationally.”
Neighbourhood Excellence Drives Demand
Both golf clubs serve distinct yet complementary communities. Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club offers village-in-the-city character, Harry Shapland Colt course design, and the unique distinction of operating the world’s only clubhouse overlooking a capital city. The area’s period properties, outstanding schools (Dulwich College, James Allen’s Girls’ School, Alleyn’s School) and parks (Dulwich Park, Belair Park) make it one of London’s most desirable residential zones.
Addington Palace Golf Club, founded in 1930, sits within a Capability Brown landscape and the grounds of a former Archbishop’s summer residence. The 18-hole course designed by five-time Open Champion J.H. Taylor and Fred Hawtree is renowned for immaculate year-round greens. Neighbouring Shirley Hills remains one of Croydon’s most exclusive pockets, commanding prices up to £4.25 million.Croydon’s Growth Plan 2025 underpins long-term appreciation, with £30 million in initial investment, the East Croydon Station rebuild, Brighton Main Line upgrades, and the Westfield Town Centre redevelopment targeting over 10,000 new homes and £520 million of regeneration.
Golf, Networking and Property – A Perfect Match
Beyond visibility, the partnership will see EBI host and attend business and networking events across both clubs over the next two years. We’ll also be inviting clients and partners to join us for a round at Dulwich & Sydenham Hill or Addington Palace Golf Club – an opportunity to discuss property plans, market trends, or investment strategies while enjoying two of South East London’s most beautiful courses.
If you’d like to play a round with us, please email info@ernest-brooks.com with the subject line Golf Corporate Game to arrange an invitation.
At Dulwich & Sydenham Hill, Hole 12 now proudly carries EBI’s name – so when you play the course, see if you can beat us on it.
Properties marketed through EBI near either club will also benefit from enhanced digital exposure through the My Caddie 3D and EGT Pro Golf Apps, reaching an audience of engaged, affluent golfers actively looking for homes in the area.
“We’re not simply purchasing brand visibility,” said Elliot Rainbow, CEO of Ernest-Brooks International. “This partnership reflects our genuine commitment to South East London’s communities and our intention to be the consultancy of choice for buyers and sellers in these exceptional neighbourhoods – whether they’re local owner-occupiers planning their family home or international investors seeking long-term portfolio appreciation.
I’ve lived in Dulwich for over a decade, with my family, schools, nurseries, and local charity ties all rooted here. This isn’t just a business partnership – it’s a personal investment in the community we’re proud to call home.”
About Ernest-Brooks International
Ernest-Brooks International is a multi-award-winning London property consultancy, recently named Best London Estate Agency at the United Kingdom Property Awards 2025–2026 and Best International Property Consultancy (UK) at the BUILD Real Estate Awards 2023 – 2025.
Operating from its flagship Canary Wharf office and international bases in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, EBI combines local precision with global buyer exposure through a consultancy-led approach.
While its reach is international, EBI’s roots remain firmly in South East London. Several of its senior team, including CEO Elliot Rainbow, are long-time Dulwich residents, active in local schools, nurseries, and community charities. This connection underpins the agency’s work across sales, lettings, valuations, and property management – achieving consistently strong results through transparency, market knowledge, and access to pre-qualified overseas buyers.For sales, lettings, valuations, or enquiries about properties near the golf clubs, contact:
Website: www.ernest-brooks.com
Tel: 0203 621 8881
Email:info@ernest-brooks.com
Media Contact
For press enquiries, interview requests, or additional information about the partnership:Holly Barker, Ernest-Brooks International Tel: 0203 621 8881 Email: info@ernest-brooks.com
About Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club
Founded in 1894 and designed by legendary architect Harry Shapland Colt in 1911, Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club stands among England’s oldest and most distinguished private clubs. Operating the world’s only clubhouse overlooking a capital city, the 18-hole course (6,100 yards, par 69) emphasises accuracy and touch over distance. Located at Grange Lane, College Road, Dulwich SE21 7LH, the club maintains deep connections to Dulwich College and remains a focal point for South East London’s golfing community.
About Addington Palace Golf Club
Founded in 1930, Addington Palace Golf Club occupies the grounds of a Palladian mansion (built 1778) that served as the summer residence for six Archbishops of Canterbury. The 18-hole course (6,404 yards, par 71) features design by five-time Open Champion J.H. Taylor and Fred G. Hawtree of the renowned Hawtree family. Located at Gravel Hill, Croydon CR0 5BB, the club is renowned for exceptional year-round playing conditions, with greens maintained at stimpmeter 12 even during winter months.
