Stamp Duty Land Tax is calculated on a sliding scale according to the purchase price. If the purchase means you will own more than one residential property anywhere in the world, an additional 5% surcharge applies. This does not apply when replacing your main residence, regardless of how many properties you own. If you buy before selling your existing main residence, the additional 5% is paid initially and can be reclaimed if that residence is sold within 3 years. Non-UK residents pay a further 2% surcharge. This can be reclaimed once the buyer has spent at least 183 days in the UK during a qualifying 365-day period from completion, within the permitted two-year period around completion.

We advise clients to seek independent tax advice.

Yes. We are an independent property search company working solely on behalf of clients looking to buy or rent. We do not market properties for sellers or landlords, and we are not restricted to the properties of any particular agency.

Once suitable properties have been identified and previewed, we provide a focused shortlist with relevant information on each property, and where required, we can provide video previews. We then arrange and coordinate a property tour tailored to your schedule.

We begin by establishing a clear brief covering your preferred locations, property requirements, lifestyle, budget, timing and priorities. If you are buying, we will also need to know whether the purchase will be cash or financed. Once retained, we will complete the required Know Your Client (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks, including proof of identity and address. We will then start your search.

The previewing and shortlisting process is the same for both purchases and rentals. The rental market, however, moves more quickly, with properties often becoming available close to the required move-in date. We also assess the proposed tenancy terms, including break clauses where applicable, requests relating to furnishings and permission for pets.

Yes. Through our established network, we identify suitable off-market opportunities as well as properties available on the open market.

Once an offer has been accepted, we continue to liaise with the relevant agents and appointed professionals, helping to keep the purchase progressing through to exchange and completion or, for a rental, through to the start of the tenancy. We can also assist with the practicalities of setting up your new home.

We conduct buying and rental searches in prime central London, which includes Chelsea, Kensington, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Mayfair, Notting Hill, Holland Park and St John’s Wood. We also cover other established London areas, such as Richmond and Hampstead.