Buying a home can be an arduous task. Purchasers not only need to consider where they buy or how much they pay, but also the proximity to work, quality of the local schools, transport links and amenities.
In London the choice can be vast, according to Harrods Estates, which has just launched its new Property Acquisition Service which takes the stress out of finding the perfect home in the UK’s capital city.
It started in the Home Counties in November 2010 and following great success, has now expanded its service to London. The discreet bespoke service helps clients throughout the home buying process from the initial search to contract exchange and completion.
After a free no-obligation consultation, the acquisition agent will begin an extensive search that matches the client’s requirements, complete tours of the area and view a wide range of homes. The Agent will then short list the most suitable properties and present them to the purchaser.
Richard and Rebecka Clarke used the acquisition service to find their new home. ‘We were both working full time and Rebecka had just had a baby when we decided to move home. We were living in a three bedroom apartment in High Street Kensington and wanted something more suitable for our growing family. We had a clear idea of what we wanted, all we had to do was tell the agent and she did all hard the work for us. The stress and hassle was completely removed,’ said Richard.
The acquisition agents have an extensive knowledge of the property market and know the best places to invest as well as the best home to buy. The service offers great value for money; we actually saved money as we bought our home before it even went on the market,’ he added.
Shirley Humphrey, sales and marketing director of Harrods Estates said that with the average Londoner working a 40 hour week or more, it can be really difficult to find the time to search for a new home. The Property Acquisition Service enables them to brief the agent on their requirements and sit back whilst they search for a perfect property.
All searches are supported by detailed property reports. These cover both general data on the area such as market reviews, local schools and other amenities, and information specific to the property, such as land and planning reviews, advice on investment potential, estimates for development and refurbishment, rental forecasts and estimated running costs. The service also negotiates offers on behalf of clients and oversees the buying process through to completion, working with solicitors and third parties.
‘We offer a discreet and bespoke service to our clients, designed to cater to their every requirement, such as being near stables so their children can ride regularly or close to an airport if they travel frequently,’ explained May Rahmani, property acquisitions area manager for Harrods Estates.
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