Frequently asked questions
Here are some common questions we get asked. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions.
Home finding is a relatively new but growing business in the UK, but has been in existence for many years in the US where it is common practice to use a buying agent. This recognises the fact that unlike sellers, who are professionally represented by estate agents, buyers have largely been left to look after themselves to make one of the most important financial and emotional decisions of their lives.
By employing a professional home finder to help you search and secure your perfect property you can save time, money and a great deal of hassle. Through our extensive network of contacts (estate agents, property developers, letting agents and private individuals) we have access to the best properties out there, including ‘off-market’ properties that are being marketed discreetly and you are unlikely to ever hear about.
No, we are completely independent. We work for you, the buyer and are not affiliated to any estate and letting agents whose job it is to represent the seller/landlord. We represent your interests only and offer completely impartial advice. Through a large network of estate agents/letting agents and contacts we search and find the right property for you. We don’t compete in any way with estate agents, indeed they see us as valued partners who represent committed buyers.
Our market knowledge means we know the real value of any given property. We use this knowledge together with our experience and expertise in negotiating to get you the best possible deal, whether you are buying or renting, which often offsets our fee.
We search for all types of properties in different price brackets, from large family homes in the country to city centre apartments. Our service includes buying and rental searches. Whatever type of property you’re looking for, our aim is always to find you the best that’s available in your price range. For examples of our clients and their different requirements, please see Case Studies & Testimonials.
We listen carefully to your individual property and lifestyle requirements to understand exactly what you are looking for. This forms the basis for the search brief which we agree with you. We preview all properties before we show them to you, ensuring that you only view those which match the agreed search brief.
Yes. We are extremely knowledgeable about the schools in our area and are able to offer help and support. We offer a full school search service which includes accompanied school visits if required.
We’d be delighted to. We’re experienced in helping individuals and families relocate from many different countries and offer a range of services tailored to your specific needs – from area familiarisation tours to settling-in services.
We believe we provide our clients with a cost-effective service that represents genuine value for money. Our aim is always to make our service pay for itself through skilled negotiation. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information. We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have about our fees in line with your individual requirements.
The property market can move very quickly which means that once you have instructed us to find you a property, you need to be ready to proceed with a purchase.
You can either e-mail us using our simple enquiry form and we’ll get straight back to you, or call us on 01789 491626 to discuss any questions you may have and how we might be able to help. The first step is then a free, no-obligation meeting (unless this is impractical) at a time and place convenient to you, to understand your individual requirements and establish how we can tailor our service accordingly.