Moving home in London
Sell and buy at the same time, with one advisor running both
Most London moves depend on a chain. The risk is timing: selling before you have found the next home, or finding it before you can proceed. We plan both sides together, keep your buyer and your seller informed and manage the chain towards a single completion date.
- Sale and purchase planned together
- Chain managed day to day
- Bridging options explained by brokers
Moving home in London
Plan my move
Two quick steps. It takes about a minute.
Sole-mandate, single-side
No dual-agency on any transaction. Conflicts disclosed in writing.
Discretion by default
Off-market sourcing, alias representation, NDA-ready.
Audit-ready paper trail
Mandate, briefs, memos and closing dossier — written, signed, archived.
Outcomes
How we coordinate both sides
A realistic budget
Your sale price and costs set against what you need for the next home.
Timing strategy
Whether to sell first, find first or do both together, explained for your situation.
Purchase support
Help finding and negotiating the next home, through our buying team if you want it.
Chain management
Regular contact with every party to keep exchange and completion aligned.
Plan your London move
How it works
4 steps, one adviser
- 1
Value and plan
Your home valued and the move budget set.
- 2
Launch and search
Your sale and your search run in parallel.
- 3
Agree both
Sale and purchase agreed with compatible timings.
- 4
Exchange and complete
Chain progressed to simultaneous exchange and completion where possible.
Market evidence
The London market, from the registry
£560,000
Median sale price
Aug 2025 to Aug 2026
36,006
Registered sales in 12 months
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
-3.4%
Median price change
vs the previous 12 months
Registry data for London as a whole. See sold prices by area.
Why Belgrave
How we compare
| Aspect | Belgrave Estates | Typical high-street approach |
|---|---|---|
| Who you deal with | One named senior advisor from first call to completion | Handed between valuer, negotiator and progression team |
| Conflicts of interest | Single-side representation; conflicts disclosed in writing | Often acts for both sides of the same deal |
| Fees | Fee model disclosed in writing before you sign anything | Headline rate, extras discovered later |
| Discretion | Off-market and NDA-ready campaigns available | Portal-first by default |
| Paper trail | Mandate, briefs and closing dossier written and archived | Calls and emails, little written record |
How our fees work
Fees disclosed in writing before the mandate starts. Our conduct and fees.
After you enquire
What happens next
- 01
A senior adviser reads it
Your request goes to a senior adviser on the right desk, not a call centre or an automated sequence.
- 02
A personal reply within one working day
By phone, WhatsApp or email, whichever you prefer. Tell us a good time and we will keep to it.
- 03
A clear plan, no obligation
You get our view and the next steps in plain terms. Whether to go ahead is entirely your decision.
FAQ
Moving home in London: your questions answered
Can’t find what you’re looking for?Talk to our team.
Should I sell before I buy?
Selling first puts you in a stronger buying position but risks a gap between homes. Finding first can mean losing the home if your sale is slow. We help you choose for your circumstances.
Can exchange and completion happen on the same day for both?
Often the sale and purchase are exchanged and completed together. It depends on everyone in the chain, which is why we manage it closely.
What if my buyer pulls out?
We keep other interested buyers warm and move quickly to re-agree a sale. We cannot prevent a buyer withdrawing, but we reduce the risk by checking their position first.
Can I use bridging finance?
Some people do, but it is a regulated area with costs and risks. We can introduce you to a regulated broker; we do not give finance advice.
Can you find my next home too?
Yes. Our buying team can search for you, or we can work with the agent selling the home you have found.
How much does the move cost?
Our fees are disclosed in writing before you instruct us. Stamp duty and legal costs apply to the purchase; our stamp duty calculator can help.
Still deciding? Ask a senior adviser directly.
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Ready when you are
Plan your London move
Your sale and purchase planned together, in writing. No obligation.
- No obligation, ever
- A personal reply within one working day
- One named senior partner throughout
Private and discreet. Your details are never sold, shared or added to a marketing list.