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Why you need a buying agent?

Save time and make your money go further

95% of people believe they can do a successful property search on their own.

  1. But the real estate market suffers from assymetric information -- by looking on portals you only get part of the information. Many properties are not listed on the open market and become available much later.
  2. Time: looking for a property takes a lot of time. Most people will contact only some of the estate agents, who in turn will push their available inventory resulting in time wasted on viewing unsuitable properties. By contrast, we introduce our clients to the most suitable properties available in their chosen areas by researching and aggregating all the available properties in your chosen area to meet your needs and your budget.
  3. Off–Market, is not a myth. It is a reality. Many properties (particularly above a certain level) are not sold on the open market. If you do not have somebody to make them available to you, you cannot have access to them. We can source the best Off-Market properties and cover all of the market for you.

Insider Knowledge

  1. Most buyers have an idea about a particular area they would like to live in. But London is the aggregate of various villages with distinct options in each one. Sometimes what you want is not in Chelsea but in Notting Hill or in South Kensington. We can help you discover the best areas and hidden gems in each one.
  2. By introducing you to new areas, we can also make your budget go further and identify property better suited to your needs for the same money or less.
  3. Our international background means we can also bridge the gap between your standards and what is available in London so you can view properties that appeal to you and serves your needs.
  4. Short leases present great opportunities that many ignore. If a lease is short, there is a whole procedure to evaluate the price of the extension and this has an impact on the price of the property. We have the knowledge and the right contacts to get that information and to negotiate the right price. Our knowledge is your edge. 

Pay the right price

  1. Most people are not aware of the various price differentiations and the reasons behind. All the areas in London are split into Tiers: Tier 1 is more expensive than Tier 3. To make matters more complicated, sometimes a street has various pricing points. For example, Eaton Square has a favourable side that is more prestigious than the others. We have the knowledge about the areas and the various price 2 differentiations and we will negotiate on your behalf to achieve the best possible price for a given property.
  2. Doing proper due diligence takes time. You need to access the right information which is not always readily available. We have access to all the necessary information to make sure you make an informed decision.
  3. For many people, acquiring a property will be the biggest expense they are ever likely to have. So why rely on advice from estate agents when they are working in the best interest of the vendor? And that is not you. Our clients, whether locals or foreigners come to us for discrete, discerning buyer representation. If you work with us, we will ensure the best outcome for you.

Experience

  1. We have been helping clients since 2012 to realize their property expectations. We have worked with private individuals as well as investors both locals and foreigners. Throughout the years we have been exposed to many situations. By working with us, you benefit from our experience and negotiation skills.
  2. Furthermore, with our legal and financial backgrounds we are able to provide objective advice on value, yield or potential for capital growth so you can make an informed decision. We are also straight forward, if a property is not suitable, we will let you know.

Smooth Execution

  1. Around 1/3 of all transactions fail because the buyer does not have the mortgage in place, or the right solicitor or the right tax advice. Over the years, we have developed a great networkof experts to ensure that the deal gets completed.
  2. One point of contact. When you need to coordinate the whole transaction and all the various parts, the agency model requires you to chase all the component parts. By contrast we offer one point of contact to coordinate necessary for a smooth execution – taking away stress and saving you time.

So if you are looking to buy a property in Central London, simplify your life. Work with us, and get professional, unbiased help and advice from start to finish. To see how we can help you.

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London Most In Demand Streets

And to a bright 2023!!
As we are slowly easing back into 'normal life' the press is awash with predictions (mostly gloom & doom) about the property markets.

But there is some press that focuses on facts and data... like this article from the Evening Standard (Jan 3, 2023) that lists London's most in-demand streets. No surprises to find out many of them are in RBKC & St Johns Wood, the latter having experienced a real property boom in the past 2 years.

Mayfair also continues to be in high demand as more foreigners return to London to take advantage of a lower pound and more negotiating power.

While the list of the most in-demand streets may surprise some, the reality is that they all share some similarities: they usually have large family houses which attract long-term owners, with residents raising their children in the property and selling after retirement. There is also a strong sense of community as well as historic architecture.
These streets are like gold dust because they are best-in-class and thus scarce.

Don't hold your breath for prices to fall on these streets anytime soon...
[although having a good buying agent may help you beat the queue and get a better price] 

If you want to read the whole article: London Most In Demand Streets

#londonbeststreets #londonproperty #offmarketproperty #buyalondonhome #RBKC #Mayfair 

 

Rounding Off 2022 in the London Property Market

As we round off 2022, we wanted to look back on all that has happened this year, as well as look forward to what we can expect in
2023.
It's been a year of challenges for the country as a whole and for the economy in particular. Throughout all this, the property market has proven to be very resilient and has remained strong.  The Office of National Statistics reported at the end of Deccemaer that London saw an annual house price increase of 6.7%. Flats and apartments saw the highest price increases of 9.5%.  Buyers remain active, particularly foreign buyers aided by a weak pound. 

Special mention goes to the rental market, which has been full of obstacles for us all in the industry and probably the most challenging market to date. If you have tried to rent a property in Central London this past year, you will know how difficult it was. And the smallest the property, the less the market made sense, with sealed bids happening in 1 bed flats.

There have not all been wins but we are specially proud of what we managed to achieve as a team.


We are certain 2023 will bring its own set of challenges as well as opportunities, but we remain confident that the property market as an asset class will continue to be an attractive proposition. Our  clients know the value that London offers in the long term.


Moving into the New Year, we will remain dedicated to providing the best, most up to date advice to our clients.
As always, we'd be delighted to assist you with any of your property requirements - so please get in touch should you need us. We are always happy to help
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Who & What are Buying Agents?

Who & what are buying agents (also known as property consultants, property finders or relo agents)?

A useful guide from the Home Owners Alliance: What are buying agents?

I would add that a good buying agent will also ensure there is smooth execution (around 30% of all transactions fail to complete).
Particularly towards the end of 2022 when mortgages started to change unexpectedly, the number transactions failing to complete increased.
It is not only buyers or sellers changing their minds but we see a surprinsingly high number of transactions failing because of the solicitors or surveyors.
Having a good buying agent with a good reputation will certainly keep the dialogue open and make sure that everybody involved does what
they are meant to do. 

A good buying agent will also ensure that if you are going to part with (what to most people is) a ‘big sum of money’ this is a good investment.
The number need to make sense. A reputable buying agent will tell their client if something is good value (or not). And if it can be negotiated down (or not).

And yes, a fee is involved (nobody works for free!) but as mentioned there a buying agent may negotiate a much better price than you would have been able to have got yourself, and save you time and stress. 

2023 is going to be a buyers' market for most postcodes, make that advantage go further with the right advice.

Ps: Address is not listed on that list (it reads that there are 1000 buying agents in the UK) but we have been around for many years and mostly work through word of mouth - because a satisfied client is the best publicity. Every search Address carries out is undertaken as it we were to buy the property for ourselves.

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