Contractor Home Search
With over 10 years experience in the Contractor Mortgage market we have now watched far too many clients miss out on the property of their dreams because the demands of your contract left you with too little time to research, view and properly negotiate on house purchases. Things will be different in 2011 however.
This month we launch a unique new service to Freelancers that mirrors the popular work that ‘realtors’ do in the US, Canada and Australia. The network of specialist buying agents that we have assembled will save you the time and hassle of looking for a house that meets your unique needs and the experienced negotiators will then work on your behalf to achieve the best purchase price possible for that ideal home…
For several years now buying agents have been active in the highest value sectors of the housing market, helping cash rich/time poor individuals to buy in Central London and the Home Counties.
Busy Contractors display many of the same characteristics as these more wealthy individuals but will have traditionally been frozen out of the service by rigid minimum purchase price requirements.
We are therefore very proud to be able to offer this valuable service via our Contractor Home Search initiative and will have access to more buyer’s agents, with more local offices, than any of these existing and exclusively high net worth players in the market. Unlike an estate agent, our buying agents work exclusively for you so you can be sure they are representing your best interests at all times. These professionals will have a unique understanding of the needs of the freelance community and we look forward to helping our clients to secure their dream property in 2011.
Why launch in December?
You may think this is an unusual time to be launching such a service but house market experts predict that there will be bargains to be had in January and February as a shortage of transactions means that sellers will be far more willing to accept a lower offer.
By the spring activity will pick up again and so there is a relatively small window of opportunity open to Contractors who we will have been able to help with our Contractor Mortgages expertise coupled with the support of a skilled negotiator in the shape of your buying agent.
With our Contractor Home Search service, you can rest assured that all of our buying agents have an in depth knowledge of their local property market and are able to find and secure exceptional properties on your behalf. Through them, you can have access to properties that are not yet on the open market because the agents will use their relationships with estate agents, solicitors and insolvency practitioners to help ensure that you are the first to view sought after properties.
Our partners are Founding Members of the industry’s trade body the APFBA so you can benefit from complete peace of mind, a personal service and all without the price tag of traditional providers of this service. Contractor Home Search offers Contractors a bespoke property search and acquisition service, expert advice and negotiation skills along with the professional management of your purchase from 1st viewing to completion.
The Perfect Property at the Right Price
We appreciate that as a Contractor, time is money for you and any time away from site represents lost income. The Buying Agent’s expertise ensures that you find the home you want, and you’ll save time by only viewing homes that strictly match your requirements. They can also advise on local schools, amenities and transport links to ensure that the property and location fully meets your needs.
Our Buying Agent’s know what properties are really worth and give you the edge in negotiations with estate agents. Years of experience of buying properties enables them to evaluate the right offers to place, substantiate them to the estate agent and negotiate the lowest price for you. Whether you are looking to move within the local area or further afield the Contractor Home Search can help find you the right property at the right price.
Step 1 – Locate
The Buying Agents will discuss your requirements via face to face meeting, telephone and email and then locate properties that suit your requirements from all estate agents, private vendors and off-market properties. From these, they will create a shortlist of properties which closely match your needs and arrange and attend viewings with you.
Step 2 – Evaluate
They will evaluate properties on your shortlist, give you a professional opinion on their value in the current market, and ensure you are making the right decision on the right property before you purchase it.
Step 3 – Negotiate
Your Buying Agent will advise you on the right offer to make and negotiate with the vendor’s agent on your behalf to get you the best possible price.
Step 4 – Complete
Once the offer is accepted, we will oversee your property transaction through exchange to completion. We will arrange conveyancing including searches and legal documentation, surveys and/or specialist reports and work alongside your Contractor Home Search Agent to ensure the whole process runs smoothly.
But don’t just take our word for it.
“No longer do you have to spend all day scanning property listing websites while you are meant to be working and frantically arranging after work trips to view properties. The Buying Agents are ideally placed to find you the perfect property and negotiate hard on your behalf”
This is Money
“The Buying Agents bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the property search process, leading the client through every milestone.”
Financial Times
“We couldn’t have done it without the Buying Agent. We can’t thank you enough for finding us the home we’ve always wanted, saving us £85,000 on the purchase price and helping us every step of the way with our move back to the UK.”
A Satisfied Client
“The Buying Agent provided us with a professional and personal service which delivered everything we could ask for. We would definitely use them again. “
A Satisfied Client
What if you have already found your ideal property?
The great news is that even if you have already found a property that you are interested in, our buying agents are on hand to help you negotiate on the property and liaise with the estate agent on your behalf. This is often the most stressful part of the buying process and can be very time consuming. Your buying agent understands this process and because they do this on a daily basis, they are well versed in negotiating with estate agents to significantly lower the price of your property and ensure that you get the right property at the right price.
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