Friday 9 August 1974 | 1 Soho Square, London
On 9 August 1974, Paul McCartney became the owner of the entire building at 1 Soho Square in London, the home of his MPL Communications offices. According to Land Registry filings, the purchase was finalised on this date.
MPL at Soho Square
McCartney had established the MPL offices at 1 Soho Square in 1971, initially occupying two offices on the fourth floor. As Wings grew in stature through the early 1970s — and as MPL’s music publishing interests expanded — McCartney steadily took on more of the building. By 1974, owning the entire property made both practical and commercial sense, offering greater space and the privacy that came with sole occupancy.
MPL Communications (McCartney Productions Limited) was founded by McCartney to manage his business interests, including music publishing, film production and other ventures. The Soho Square address became one of the most recognisable in the music industry, and remains McCartney’s London base to this day.
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Key Facts
| Date of purchase | Friday 9 August 1974 (per Land Registry) |
| Property | 1 Soho Square, London |
| MPL established at address | 1971 (initially two offices on the fourth floor) |
| Company | MPL Communications (McCartney Productions Limited) |
| Reason for full purchase | Expansion of Wings and MPL; privacy benefits of sole occupancy |
1 Soho Square, London — home of MPL Communications, purchased by Paul McCartney on 9 August 1974.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Paul McCartney’s office?
Paul McCartney’s MPL Communications offices are based at 1 Soho Square in London. McCartney first established offices there in 1971 and purchased the entire building on 9 August 1974.
What is MPL Communications?
MPL Communications (McCartney Productions Limited) is Paul McCartney’s holding company, managing his music publishing, film production and other business interests. It is based at 1 Soho Square, London.
When did Paul McCartney buy 1 Soho Square?
According to Land Registry filings, Paul McCartney’s purchase of 1 Soho Square was finalised on 9 August 1974. He had first occupied offices in the building in 1971.
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