Frequently Asked Questions
Are you estate agents?
No. Estate agents work for the seller to achieve the
highest price for their property. SaxbyJames works solely for the buyer,
finding the best property for their client at the lowest possible price.
Are you in competition with estate agents?
No. Estate agents sell properties on behalf of their
clients; search agents find and buy properties on behalf of their clients.
Do estate agents find properties as well?
Many estate agents have, over the last few years, opened
up buying departments. Some have experienced problems through ‘conflict of
interest’ between their buying and selling departments. Estate agents are, in
the main, selling property not buying. SaxbyJames are 100 per cent devoted to
buying.
Will your service be able to help with any negotiations
and issues that may arise during the buying process as well as finding me a
property?
Yes. Our service is very much focused on you, the client.
We offer a ‘complete’ buying service. This begins with an initial meeting to
understand and discuss your exact requirements. Once you have decided to
retain us, we conduct a thorough search, identify suitable properties and then
negotiate, on your behalf, the purchase of your chosen property. Our service
does not end at exchange of contracts; it goes well beyond completion, if
required.
As part of our service, our clients receive a completely independent full survey on their chosen property. We can introduce you to numerous professional services including solicitors, architects and finance providers. We also have an extensive list of trusted tradespeople and professionals who can offer valuable after-purchase services.
As part of our service, our clients receive a completely independent full survey on their chosen property. We can introduce you to numerous professional services including solicitors, architects and finance providers. We also have an extensive list of trusted tradespeople and professionals who can offer valuable after-purchase services.
Can you guarantee my confidentiality?
We do our utmost to ensure confidentiality at all times,
if requested to do so.
What areas do you cover?
We are able to cover London and the Home Counties. The
London team is based in the City and specialises in the prime areas of Central
London.
The Country team is based in Kent and covers the Home Counties including Kent, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex and Essex.
The Country team is based in Kent and covers the Home Counties including Kent, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex and Essex.
Do you search for property abroad?
SaxbyJames specialises in UK property. Our associate
company, New Era Overseas Limited, is able to assist those clients looking to purchase
property abroad.
El Pino Property Services is our associated company that specialize in relocating those clients looking to move from the UK to Spain.
El Pino Property Services is our associated company that specialize in relocating those clients looking to move from the UK to Spain.
How many clients do you look after?
Each consultant looks after a maximum of five clients at
any one time.
How do you gain access to off-market properties?
Over many years we have built up excellent relationships
with contacts who give us the ‘heads up’ on property yet to reach the market.
We take care to maintain these relationships. This, combined with our
reputation within the industry, enables us to hear about things first, and
long before they become available to the open market.