//Search & Acquisition
Whether you are searching to buy or to rent, specific about your needs or looking for suggestions, we can fill the gaps and take the hard work off your hands.
Our role is to guide you to the best results by ensuring you are confident in the decisions you are making and that, contrary to social myth, you actually enjoy the process.
Our process is tailored to the individual needs of the client but it will loosely follow this path:
Client Brief
In our initial meeting we will discuss your situation in depth so that we can understand your objectives, priorities and parameters from the outset. It may well be that the best solution to your search is not the one you had in mind and we will ensure you are exposed to any suitable alternatives. We also educate our clients in the nuances of the UK market, language and legal system so that you start with a clear understanding of what lies ahead.
Area Orientation
London is a series of interconnected villages, each with its own identity. If you're new to the city or uncertain about your target area, we will tour different areas and appraise their suitability together. People tend to stick to what they know and we've found over the years that an independent, objective view on all aspects of the search helps to question priorities and sense check decisions.
Short Listing
We use our established network of agents to scour the areas for any properties which could fit the brief. In the new environment of broker agents, there are infinitely more sources of property than the main portals. This exhaustive process will ensure that all on and off-market options are vetted. Not only must the property be suitable for our clients but research into the vendor's position and motivation is also a key part of the filtering process. The end product is a shortlist of only the most suitable options to match your brief.
Client Viewing
Let's face it, this is the fun part. You may fall for the first property we see together but it can take longer to find perfection. The criteria can change once you see how reality lines up against your expectations and we keep a very open communication channel to ensure we are seeing the market through your eyes, even if brief alters. Everything is arranged in advance and you are accompanied on all viewings so that the feedback is instant, conversation fluid and time is used efficiently.
Negotiation & Acquisition
We will handle the negotiation on your behalf using our experience to ensure we agree the most favourable terms. In most instances we would lead the conveyancing process, co-ordinating lawyers, surveyors and specialists to free up your time and keep the deal progressing effectively.
Preparation & Move-in
From the full renovation of your property to simply cleaning it prior to moving in, moving a piano or setting up utilities for an easy move, there's nothing that we and our network of vetted and trusted contractors can not do to help you with a smooth transition into your new property.