Some trust takes half a century to be gracefully proven by time.
In 2026, Berkeley Group, a FTSE 250 UK-listed company, celebrates its 50th anniversary and its 10th year of deep cultivation in China. At this historic grand celebration spanning half a century, Mr. Paul Vallone, Executive Chairman of Berkeley Group, personally traveled to Shanghai to hand a weighty recognition to Lansha.
Behind this recognition lies a Chinese enterprise that has been deeply rooted in the UK for over a decade, along with its founder—Cherrie, a female Chinese entrepreneur.
I. Berkeley: Half a Century of British Quality Benchmark
To understand the weight of this honor, one must first understand who Berkeley is.
Founded in 1976, Berkeley Group is one of the UK’s most prestigious residential developers, listed on the London Stock Exchange and long included in the FTSE 250 index. For half a century, it has focused on developing high-quality residential properties in London and South East England, owning six distinct brands: St James, St George, St Edward, St William, St Joseph, and Berkeley.
With the core philosophy of "building homes of exceptional quality in exceptional locations," Berkeley has become synonymous with luxury British living and a vital force in UK urban regeneration. Over the past 50 years, it has won the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise multiple times—a royal recognition attesting to its outstanding performance in quality, innovation, and social contribution.
From Knightsbridge to Chelsea, Mayfair to Kensington, every landmark created by Berkeley forms an integral part of London’s skyline and lifestyle. Partnering alongside such an enterprise for ten years is itself a testimony of strength.
II. From Goodwood Races to Trust Across Oceans
Located in West Sussex, UK, Goodwood boasts "the world's most beautiful racecourse" and is one of the most representative social landmarks for Britain's old money, where heritage and status are held in highest esteem. Being invited here is a symbol of prestigious recognition in itself.
Lansha was personally invited by Mr. Paul Vallone to attend the Goodwood Racecourse.
This was by no means an ordinary social gathering. In a setting that values heritage and elite circles above all, the leader of a top UK developer solemnly welcomed a Chinese enterprise through the door. Behind this gesture is a president's highest respect for a business partner, as well as the rare trust that Lansha has earned through more than a decade of professionalism and integrity.
This trust subsequently spanned 8,000 kilometers across mountains and seas, extending all the way from London back to China.
In this landmark year, Lansha not only hosted Berkeley’s award ceremonies in cities like Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu, but also organized Berkeley-themed events and property consultation seminars in Beijing, Wuhan, Tianjin, Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, and beyond. Just recently, Lansha traveled to Taiwan for an exhibition, bringing premium UK assets and professional services to families across the Strait.
Through grand galas and property expos, Lansha transformed Berkeley’s anniversary celebration into a reunion with long-time clients. From the UK to Asia, from Mainland China to Taiwan, Lansha’s footsteps are outlining the increasingly mature international presence of a Chinese enterprise.
Since its inception, Lansha has aimed to be far more than just a real estate agency; it aspires to be a bridgehead between China and the UK—rooted deeply in the UK to access world-class developer resources and standards, while reaching back to China to bring the warmth and expertise that Chinese families need when making a home overseas. London is its foundation, Asia is its depth, and this bridge is growing wider and reaching further.
III. Three Major Awards: Recognition as a Beacon of Chinese Excellence
At this grand celebration, Lansha Group was honored with two team awards and an individual award:
* Top Performing Partner Agent Award — A team award recognizing Lansha’s outstanding market performance as a partner in the UK real estate sector.
* 10-Year Service Excellence Award — A team award presented directly by Berkeley Group in Shanghai, recognizing Lansha's continuous dedication and valuable collaboration in serving clients over the past decade.
* Best Individual Agent Award — An individual honor awarded to Ben, a member of Lansha’s team, recognizing the outstanding contribution of Lansha’s frontline consultants in professional skill, market performance, and client service.
With dual team honors complemented by an individual star moment, Lansha’s wall of honor is built by a team of people who truly love the UK and deeply understand their clients.
Even more proudly, Lansha has repeatedly retained its position as Berkeley’s Top Agent. Among international peers, Lansha stands as the only Chinese enterprise to reach such heights.
This honor belongs not only to Lansha, but also serves as a beacon of Chinese excellence. It proves that a professional team led by a female Chinese entrepreneur can achieve peak excellence on the UK’s top real estate stage, with an even deeper understanding of Chinese families' needs.
IV. Lansha’s Decade: Beyond Real Estate
Honors never appear out of thin air.
Founded in London in 2014 under the leadership of Cherrie, Lansha Group grew from an initial project agency into one of Berkeley’s most critical partners and a core member of the Berkeley Premier Club. Over the past decade, Lansha has deeply participated in numerous projects of leading UK developers, expanding its reach from London, Manchester, and Birmingham to Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Wuhan, Tianjin, as well as Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo, Singapore, and many other cities.
What Lansha does has never been merely "selling properties."
For ten years, Lansha has continuously injected Chinese vitality into the UK’s economy, culture, and education: connecting both markets with professional services to boost Sino-UK economic exchange; building bridges between civilizations through cultural events; and giving back to education to let goodwill cross borders. It is a bridge and a bridgehead—connecting two countries, two cultures, and the overseas home dreams of countless families.
This represents Lansha’s corporate vision:
“Making overseas homeownership simpler.”
Behind the word "simpler" lies a decade of professional expertise, countless cross-time-zone communications, and a firm commitment to "living up to every trust."
V. Beyond Business: Social Responsibility Across Mountains and Seas
The true stature of an enterprise lies not in how much it earns, but in what it leaves behind.
Over the past decade, Lansha has created over 200 job opportunities in both China and the UK, assembling an international team that understands both British culture and Chinese client needs. It never stops recruiting talent, continuously investing in professional training and internship programs, and participating in university career fairs across London and beyond. Next week, Lansha will once again attend Freshers' Week at London universities, extending an olive branch to newly arrived students.
Every year, Lansha hosts over 300 Sino-UK cultural exchange events, introducing British education, lifestyle, and property investment philosophies to Chinese families, while channeling Chinese clients’ trust and goodwill back to the UK, serving as a non-governmental bridge for bilateral trade, culture, and education.
This social responsibility is actively practiced by founder Cherrie herself. As an alumna of LSE (London School of Economics and Political Science), she personally made a donation toward the LSE Centre Building (completed in 2019), embedding a Chinese enterprise's goodwill into the campus of a world-leading academic institution. This is not only a contribution to education, but also a business card presented by a female Chinese entrepreneur to the world.
Beyond commerce, Lansha firmly believes that true, lasting value lies in enabling more people to lead more reassured lives because of its presence.
VI. A Role Model and a Ferryman
Honors are milestones, not final destinations.
For Lansha, this beacon of Chinese excellence brings a profound responsibility—to serve as an industry role model. This means:
* Continuing to recruit top talent, uniting experts who understand both the UK and China, and strengthening its international team;
* Continuously facilitating social and cultural exchanges to deepen Sino-UK economic and cultural bonds;
* Upholding professional integrity so that every family choosing Lansha can settle overseas with peace of mind, confidence, and certainty.
A decade of shared journey, continuously moving forward. In the next decade, Lansha looks forward to carrying out its founder's original aspiration alongside Berkeley Group, delivering even greater value and certainty to clients.
Conclusion
A half-century-old Berkeley met Lansha after a decade of deep dedication.
A relationship of trust, originating from the Goodwood Racecourse and traveling across oceans, materialized into team awards and individual honors. A beacon of Chinese excellence, lit by a female Chinese entrepreneur, shines brightly on the Sino-UK property stage.
In the future, Lansha will continue to act as a ferryman "making overseas homeownership simpler," and serve as a solid bridgehead between China and the UK—built on professionalism, centered on clients, and bridged by trust.
Living up to every trust.
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