How we work
We stop at nothing, to promise you everything.
Just you.
Just us.
Just the property.
Initial consultation to build a thorough understanding of your investment objectives, and to advise you on current market conditions and on areas that will most effectively maximise your property investment goals.
The only relationships that truly work are those based on trust. Neither owned by, nor a part of any estate agent or financial institution, it’s just you we answer to.
For this reason, the whole process of building and demonstrating this trust starts with you. Understanding your requirements, your objectives and you and your family’s circumstances.
We don’t stop until we have a detailed picture of your dream. Only then are we in the position to achieve this dream – and match this with more practical issues. Infrastructure, transport links, amenities and schooling. Lifestyle and day-to-day living requirements.
We stop at nothing to find that perfect property in the most trouble-free, efficient way possible. Meeting at a place convenient to you. Always on call to respond quickly and effectively to unexpected developments. Ready with unbiased and truly objective advice to help you make a confident decision.
To acquire your perfect property on the most attractive terms possible…
We start by building a real understanding of your objectives
We identify the best properties at the right price. To save time, you will have no wasted viewings
We have the advantage of finding you properties often before they are offered on the open market
We preview and shortlist suitable properties. We then accompany you on chauffeur-driven property tours
We demonstrate our unequalled negotiating skills to secure the property at the best possible price and on the most favourable terms
We manage the legal process throughout to ensure the purchase holds together from sourcing, to handing over of the keys
We can help you access a range of property-related additional services after completion, including investing services, managed sales, property management, rental search and a vacant property care service
We don’t stop here. Our extensive network of industry contacts includes some of London’s top firms. If you require help with your new property, we can introduce you to the best in the business
We are the only property buying agency of our kind that provides a complimentary concierge service to ensure a smooth and hassle-free move
We keep in touch. Every six months we update you on the property market in the area where you bought so you can see how the property is performing and make an informed decision on when is the best time to sell.
Here are the answers to the questions that we’re often asked about how we work…
We get paid by you, the buyer, our client. We never accept or take fees from any other party so you can be sure we are always acting in your best interests and with complete integrity.
Information on our clients is always treated with the utmost confidentiality and is never divulged to third parties unless we are required to do so by law.
On average, it takes us 8 weeks from signing a new client through to exchanging contracts on a property. Of course, searches can take anything from a few days through to 6 months or more. But we have been known to have found a property for a client within 24 hours!
It is highly unlikely that we won’t find you a suitable property within a 6 month period. But in the rare event this happens, we may charge you for our time and expenses incurred to that point. When we do find you a property that amount will be deducted from your final invoice.
The Black Brick team have over 100 years of combined knowledge and experience in the London property market. Armed with your requirements and budget we will guide and advise you on the most suitable areas that meet with your investment criteria. We will also achieve the best rental yield and stand the best chance of capital appreciation.
Yes, we can. Black Brick have an enormous database of contacts whom we speak to – every day. These include property developers; private individuals who wish to sell privately and not through estate agents; solicitors dealing with probate sales, distressed sales and fund disposals; bankers who deal with their clients’ property dealings and even concierges in prestigious blocks who know of an occupiers wish to sell before they contact agents. We are also offered property long before it hits the open market by estate agents. Many sales in central London occur without ever reaching the open market. In 2021, we saved our clients on average 3.6% from asking prices and 42% of properties we acquired were not openly advertised.
Our country experts can help you decide where to consider moving to, based on your lifestyle choices. We will lend a guiding hand directing you to the areas which will be most suitable.
We work regularly with clients who are buying a property in the UK as they plan to send their children to school here. For this reason, we are highly experienced in sourcing properties close to popular schools. We are also able to recommend independent school advisors to help clients decide which school is right for them.
Yes. We make sure that clients wanting to do work to a property have a detailed understanding of the cost implications before making an offer. The cost of work, timeframe and planning requirements all need to be carefully understood before buying. We work with leading architects, contractors, project managers and planning consultants to assist clients that are thinking of buying a property that requires work.
We have a dedicated in-house Property Management Service to assist clients in the running of their investment properties. We take care of everything from sourcing the right tenant, checking references, ensuring legal requirements are met, acting as the tenants main point of contact, regular inspections and dealing with maintenance issues.
Unique to us, we are extremely proud of our Vacant Care Service, dedicated to assisting clients who own a home in London, but spend time away from it. Our Vacant Care Service is pure peace of mind and includes regular weekly inspections to ensure you meet with your insurance obligations, dealing with maintenance issues, paying bills and invoices and ensuring your property is cleaned and ready for your return.
We have an unrivalled track record
WE COME HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Hear what our clients have to say about our service
Mr Cox April 29, 2026
Excellent – from start to finish. Very strong sourcing of properties, filtered to show only the best, efficient and flexible arranging visits, strong technical skills to advise, excellent advice and management during negotiation process – they found us a lovely apartment and saved us money! Last but not least Tom was a real pleasure to work with – professional and personable.
Chambers High Net Worth Guide January 10, 2025
Black Brick has a talented team with incredible insight on the residential property market and access to very select properties.
Mr and Mrs O April 16, 2026
“We engaged Black Brick as our buying agents and had the pleasure of working with Dominic and Tom. Following an initial set of viewings over the summer, Black Brick helped us refine the search parameters based on the initial set of viewings and navigate the real estate landscape. Their inputs and advice proved to be both prescient and on-point; ultimately prompting us to reconsider our own initial requirements for a move-in towards renovating an existing property. Throughout the whole process, Dom and Tom have been patient, insightful, delivering service to an exceptional standard and ultimately securing for our family an exceptional deal in an excellent location. Moreover, the transaction had several complications, which Dom and Tom managed with great aplomb and tact. We would – without hesitation – recommend Black-brick to potential buyers.” Mr & Mrs O
Chambers High Net Worth Guide September 10, 2025
Complex and sophisticated transactions are Black Brick’s sweet spot, which is another factor that makes the team stand out.
Client February 11, 2021
“We would like to thank Black Brick property management for their excellent and attentive service in renting and managing all aspects of our property in Sloane Avenue mansions. The superb advisory service we received from Black Brick allowed us to secure the property we wanted while we were overseas, and this encouraged us to have Black brick manage our property.”
“The property management team, has and continues to, do a phenomenal job in managing our property, from taking care of refurbishing and furnishing the flat to securing tenants with the best rental terms in the London. As foreign buyers, we have limited knowledge and capability in managing our own property and Black Brick’s great property management team gives us both mental and financial peace of mind. We highly recommend Black Brick, a very professional company with a great team.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide March 10, 2025
Black Brick maintains meticulous attention to the details of clients’ transactions. The agents ensure solicitors have a comprehensive understanding of the progress of the deal.
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