Buying agent
Private Acquisitions
Off-market homes, sourced quietly.
A single point of contact to source, shortlist, negotiate and close on prime and super-prime homes — including pocket listings never advertised publicly. We act exclusively for the buyer.
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.
The engagement
How a mandate runs.
A typical engagement, with realistic durations and a written paper trail at every step.
- 1
Confidential brief
An intake covering objectives, holding strategy, lifestyle non-negotiables and tax/structuring constraints. Output: a written acquisition mandate.
- 2
Sourcing & shortlist
Open-market sweep plus pocket-listing outreach across our advisor network. We present a curated long-list scored against your brief.
- 3
Inspections & analysis
Accompanied viewings, comparable transaction analysis, structural / surveyor coordination, and a written due-diligence memo per shortlisted asset.
- 4
Negotiation
We negotiate price, terms, fixtures, completion date and break-fees - sealed-bid or open - under your alias if discretion is required.
- 5
Exchange & completion
Coordination with conveyancers, lenders, structurers and movers; we attend final walk-through and handover.
- 6
Aftercare
Post-completion concierge - utilities, insurance, staff, school placement, and warranty management - for an agreed period after completion.
What you receive
Outputs, not opinions.
Every mandate ships these documents. Audit-ready by default.
Written acquisition mandate
Auditable record of objectives and constraints - protects principal and advisor alike.
Shortlist memos
Per-property due-diligence packs covering title, planning, leases, comparables and lifestyle fit.
Negotiation strategy paper
Pricing logic, anchor positioning and fall-back terms agreed with you before we engage the seller.
Completion file
Indexed digital archive of every document - handed over on key release.
Where this desk sits
Lead from our global office network.
Local licences, local hours, central accountability.
Dubai
Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
London
Mayfair, London, United Kingdom
FAQ
Common questions for this desk.
Do you charge a retainer?
Fee structures vary by mandate and are agreed in writing before any search begins.
Will the seller know I am represented?
Only if you want them to. Mandates can run under a vehicle name, and confidentiality terms are agreed before any approach.
Which markets do you cover directly?
Our office pages list where we operate directly; elsewhere we work with vetted partner advisors under shared standards.
Can you advise on structuring and tax?
We coordinate but do not give tax advice — we work alongside your private bank, family office or counsel and brief them in real time.
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- One named senior partner throughout
Private and discreet. Your details are never sold, shared or added to a marketing list.