The Challenge

Amid an uncertain economic backdrop, and limited high-quality stock available, our challenge was to find a four bed freehold house in turnkey condition. The focus area was Prime Central London, with good connectivity and close to amenities.

The Perfect Conclusion

We undertook a thorough search of the market across multiple areas, from Chelsea and South Kensington, up to Bayswater and Hyde Park. Having previewed multiple options on and off the market, we spent time showing our clients the best options across the different neighbourhoods and as the search progressed, South Kensington became the focus due to our client’s historical links with the area, and its vibrant, safe location. Having originally set out to acquire a turnkey property, we quickly found the available options were falling short of our clients brief, and with this started to consider unmodernised properties at a more attractive price point, which would enable our client to renovate to their own specification.

We quickly identified a property located in a prime South Kensington Mews, that offered a fantastic opportunity to renovate into the perfect family home. Despite some legal challenges along the way, with an expert legal team and open communication, we are delighted that our clients have now completed and able to start work on their exciting project.

The Unfair Advantage

We engaged a construction team from our black book to cost up the works, and from this, we approached the sellers with a well-structured offer which was accepted 10% below the guide price.