Pre-Purchase
Brief and Strategy
A clear brief, budget, ownership route and timetable, agreed before the search begins.
Every mandate begins with a detailed conversation with the client to understand what is needed from a property and the budget available. We produce a written brief, agreed with the client before any search starts.
We also consider how the property will be owned - personally, through a UK company or through an overseas entity - and set a timetable. The client’s tax adviser reviews the ownership route. If the client needs somewhere to live during the search, we can also find a rental property.
Feasibility Studies
An assessment of a property’s potential, refurbishment budget and timeline, before an offer is made.
A partner architect or designer can assess each property on the shortlist, estimating the cost and duration of any refurbishment and identifying any planning or listed building considerations.
This allows the client to understand the true cost and potential of a property before an offer is made. The specialist’s fee is agreed in advance and paid by the client.