Where did the Barclay brothers sell their hotels?

Photograph: Sion Touhig/Getty Images The Barclay brothers have abandoned their four-year battle to seize control of three of London’s most prestigious five-star hotels, including Claridges, selling out to a business controlled by Qatari sovereign funds.

Where are the three Barclays hotels in London?

The two deals delivered control of the three hotels in and around Mayfair – Claridges, the Berkeley and the Connaught. The Barclays appeared to have outflanked a rival offer McKillen had been hoping to secure from Qatar’s Al-Thani family after an introduction from Tony Blair.

Who are owners of Claridges Hotel in London?

Telegraph owners’ sale to Constellation Hotels of 64% stake in Coroin marks end of attempt to seize control of Claridges, the Berkeley and the Connaught Claridges Hotel in London. Photograph: Sion Touhig/Getty Images

Why did Sir Frederick and his brother leave the UK?

They currently own the delivery firm Yodel. Today the brothers are said to be worth £6bn, according to the Sunday Times Rich List. Noting their homes in the Channel Islands and Monaco, the Guardian has described them as “tax exiles”. But Sir Frederick has been quoted before as saying he and his brother left the UK solely for health reasons.

Can a brother sell his share of a house?

If you each own a distinct share in the property – and so are tenants in common rather than joint tenants – in theory, the brother who wants to sell could try to sell his share without your permission. But unless you and your other brothers would be happy and able to buy him out, it’s unlikely he would find a willing buyer.