//About us
//Who We Are
//James Vlasto
Property Search and Acquisitions
Badgemoor was founded by James Vlasto in 2009. James has extensive experience of all aspects of the residential property industry working at director level within the fields of Estate Agency and Development & Investment since 2001. He gained a reputation for giving measured, honest advice and the company stemmed from an increasing private demand for his consultancy. Expanding entirely through referral, Badgemoor clients now span 6 continents (we're looking into Antarctica!). A keen sportsman, James plays hockey and squash whenever he can and is possibly happiest when on the water with his family.
//Mark Bradbury
Lettings Director
Mark has worked in the London lettings market for over 20 years. He thrived at both Foxtons and Hamptons International across Central and West London before establishing and running the in-house lettings and management agency Battersea Power Station, one of the largest redevelopment projects in Europe. This experience has given Mark a rounded view of the city and its regional nuances. Respected due to his honest, personable and considered approach, Mark is an asset to the Badgemoor team and is well placed to guide our clients through the forthcoming changes to the sector. A previous career as a sommelier and wine buyer afforded Mark the opportunity to travel to various beautiful destinations around the globe, something he is still passionate about, alongside improving his tennis game.
//Aisling Vlasto
Project Management
Aisling, or Ash, is responsible for the company's accounts and invoicing. Her organisational skills allow the rest of us to get on with job at hand. In her previous life she was a successful estate agent in Chelsea and her familiarity with the industry is of great use in all aspects of what we do. Ash is also a yoga teacher and devoted mother of three.
//Sue Lomas
Property Management & Accounts
We have been lucky to have Sue in the Badgemoor team since January 2020. She previously enjoyed a career in the aviation industry before moving into property management in 2004. Sue's attention to detail is very valuable to us and as well as property management, she oversees our management accounting and invoicing. She lives in South West London and loves nothing more than spending time with her family and friends.
//Fees
Search & Acquisition
Upon signing our engagement letter, a non-refundable retainer of £1,000 is due. This is a deposit against the success fee which is as follows:
- For a purchase, our fee is 1.5% of the property value with a minimum fee of £10,000
- For a rental search, our fee is one month's rent with a minimum fee of £5,000
Letting & Management Property
- Our full Let & Managed service is charged at 10% of the gross rental income with a minimum fee of £2,000
- Our Management only service is charged at 5% of the gross rental income with a minimum fee of £1,000
- Our Project Management Fee is 10% of the project costs with a minimum fee of £1,000
All fees are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate. For more information on our fee structure and terms of business please contact us.
//Clients
"I cannot recommend working with James Vlasto highly enough. The process of looking for a house from half way across the world was made hugely efficient, in the sense that James quickly understood our brief, only showed us houses on that brief and most importantly, sourced outstanding houses yet to go on the market. He also helped me negotiated a very good deal with the seller. In life you tend to get what you pay for. In James case, you get more."
— James & Nicole W.
"Badgemoor did a great job for us, securing a quality Central London property within budget and removing all the stress normal associated with property acquisitions. James and his team have continued to manage the property for us since completion and their service has been excellent."
— Catherine C.
"James negotiated the purchase of a new flat opposite my existing one at a much lower price than the asking price. Once that was complete he went beyond the brief and helped my buy corridor space so I could connect the two flats. Somehow he managed the multiple agents involved with total ease. I will use him again in the future without doubt."
— Mrs Clare B.
"Living overseas, the complexities of finding and purchasing a property in London seemed overwhelming but Badgemoor took all the stress and headache out of the process from start to finish. Right from finding the right property for us, negotiating the sale, sprucing the place up, managing the letting agent and now the tenants, they have been invaluable - and all this in a very short timeframe. Thank you to James and the team for making what could have been a very painful process, seamless and stress free."
— Mrs Imogen B.
"Both Keith and I would refer you to our friends and family as we felt you were always professional, polite and friendly and extremely efficient throughout the whole transaction. We also felt that nothing was too much trouble for you and you kept in contact with us every step of the way."
— Mrs Kathy A.
"I knew of James before we even worked together. His reputation of being the best in his industry preceded him. The words Intent and Great Resolve come to mind. Having now worked with James I can see why. Not only is James extremely professional and knowledgeable at what he does but he always has his clients best interests at heart with the most tactful air of discretion I know. James could always be trusted to work with you and achieve all goals set, even with a five hour time difference. His personable nature makes him a complete pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend him to any future clients."
— Miss Joe C.
"Buying a property with James really has been a wonderful experience; I couldn't have done it without him. It's been invaluable to have someone with such knowledge and expertise, making buying a property not just stress free, but actually enjoyable. James, you've been a pleasure to work with and I really will miss scooting around London with you! "
— Miss Zita M.
"James assisted us in the search of a family flat. We spoke to many property searchers and selected James because he immediately understood our wishes, he had a thorough understanding of the dynamics of the London property market and the necessary contacts with real estate agents which allowed us to view flats before they came to the market. James followed the brief but on top he was able to step into our shoes and anticipate wishes we had not yet even thought of. Having James searching for us is as if we would do it ourselves but better. We appreciated a lot his responsiveness, flexibility, hard work and integrity in his business dealings. We were able to secure and close our purchase under time pressure thanks to James' legal and expert contacts and close follow up. He also gave us contacts of builders for the refurbishment works. We want to thank James not only for having done a great job but also for his sense of humour and can-do mentality."
— Els & Amaury H.
"James is extremely knowledgeable about the London property market. His customized and personalized service has made a real difference in helping us with our property investment and management, which can be a real pain especially as an overseas investor. I like the fact that he deals with a limited number of clients at a given time, which gives him the ability to focus on his client's needs and he has his client's interest at heart, He has a small but efficient team which can assist in handling different aspects of your property so the one stop shop service is highly efficient. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is interested in considering property investments in London"
— Mrs Vivien K