Chace People is now Oplu. This evolution of our brand reflects who we are today. While our name has changed, our commitment to excellence remains unwavering.
A family office is a private organisation that manages the financial, legal, administrative, and personal affairs of a wealthy family. It exists because beyond a certain level of wealth, the complexit
Luxury Private Staff Agency: What a Serious Firm Actually Delivers
The phrase "luxury private staff agency" is used widely. Quality varies enormously. Some firms are serious, retained search outfits running senior placements at UHNW level. Others are CV-for
Executive Housekeeper: Role, Salary, and How to Hire One
In a UHNW private household, the Executive Housekeeper sits at the top of the housekeeping function. They are not the most experienced housekeeper. They are the operator who runs the housekeeping team
Estate Manager Interview: What Principals Actually Ask
The published lists of "estate manager interview questions" are mostly generic competency frameworks. They miss what the senior interview actually tests for. At the UHNW level, the principal
Butler Recruitment Guide: How to Hire a Private Butler in 2026
Hiring a butler well is one of the higher-stakes decisions in a private household. The role is senior, the standard is personal, and the consequences of a mis-hire are felt every day in the experience
How to Become a Butler: Career, Training, and How to Get Hired
Butlering is a serious profession. At the senior level it pays well, demands real technical skill, and rewards consistency over decades. This guide explains how the modern butler market actually works
Chauffeur Recruitment Guide: How to Hire, Retain, and Find Professional Chauffeurs
A private chauffeur in a UHNW household is one of the most personal hires in private service. The chauffeur sees the principal at moments family members do not. They handle the people the principal ca
Domestic Couple vs Management Couple: Which Do You Need?
The two titles are used interchangeably more often than they should be. They describe different roles, hire different candidates, and produce different outcomes. Understanding the distinction before s
Palace Manager vs Estate Manager: When You Need Each
The two titles overlap, especially in marketing copy. The roles are different. A Palace Manager runs a residence of significant scale, formal protocol, and (usually) royal, sovereign, or quasi-state c
How to Hire Household Staff: A Practical Guide for UHNW Principals
Hiring household staff for a UHNW residence is unlike most other hiring. The candidates are senior service professionals operating in proximity to the principal's most personal space. The consequ
Luxury Hospitality Recruitment in 2026: How Hiring Actually Works
Luxury hospitality recruitment looks like other senior hospitality recruitment from the outside. Inside the sector, the process is closer to UHNW private service than to mainstream hotels. The candida
Domestic Staff Recruitment Agencies: How to Find Trusted Household Staff
Hiring household staff is personal. The people you bring into your home manage your meals, your children's routines, your property, your schedule. Getting this wrong costs time, money and privacy
Private estate gardening at the senior level is a serious profession. Decade-long careers, real technical depth, and at the top end strong pay. This guide explains what the job actually involves at a
How to Become a Housekeeper: A Career Guide for UHNW Private Service
Private housekeeping is a serious profession. At the senior level it pays well, demands real technical skill, and requires temperament that few people have. This guide explains what the job actually i
Private Chauffeur for UHNW Families: Hiring, Standards, and What to Expect
A private chauffeur in a UHNW household is not a driver. They are an embedded member of the household, present at the most personal moments of the principal's day, and trusted with the people the
Private households and luxury estates demand a level of organization, discretion, and sophistication that goes far beyond traditional property management. As ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs)
A personal assistant manages the daily logistics, communications, and coordination that allow another person to focus on their actual work. The role exists because senior people run out of hours befor
