Your questions answered
What happens if two clients have the same brief?
We have a policy of never working for more than one client with
the same brief. This exclusive arrangement gives our clients added
reassurance that we are acting solely on their behalf.
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Do you have access to 'off market' properties?
The majority of properties we buy on behalf of our clients have
not yet reached the open market. At the same time, we meticulously
monitor the open market and track properties that are for sale,
keeping on top of changes in prices and availability.
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Do you sell property as well as buy?
We are not estate agents and do not sell property. Whereas
estate agents act solely in the vendor's (their client) best
interests, we act in the purchaser's best interests. Though we are
in opposition, we are not in competition with the selling agent as
we do not share any fees.
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Do you only source property from estate agents?
We have strong relationships with most selling agents, both
local and national, but our team also has long-established regional
contacts who provide access to properties not on the open
market.
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What are your fees?
We charge a nominal initial registration fee, which is simply to
confirm your serious intention to purchase a property. We then
normally charge a percentage of the price paid once a property has
been successfully purchased on your behalf.
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What type of properties do you acquire on behalf of your
clients?
We acquire all types of residential property, from classic
country houses, cottages, town houses, barn conversions, and sites
for residential development, to commercial farms and rural estates.
In terms of value, we usually start at around £1 million.
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How long does the whole process take?
We would hope to have found the right property and completed the
purchase within 6 months, but a lot will depend on the specific
'wish list' of the client.
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Are Private Property Search clients favoured as buyers?
PPS clients are recognised in the marketplace as serious and
dependable purchasers. This means that in a bidding situation, they
will be a preferred buyer against others who are not
represented.
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