London buying agent
A London buying agent who works only for you
Selling agents work for the seller. We act solely for the buyer: finding homes before they reach the portals, telling you what they are really worth and negotiating the price and terms.
- Buyer-side only, no dual agency
- Off-market access
- Negotiation on evidence
London buying agent
Start my property search
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
What a buying agent changes
Homes before the portals
Many prime homes trade quietly. We search the off-market and pre-market as well as the open market.
A second opinion on price
Every shortlisted home is checked against comparable registry sales before you offer.
A negotiator on your side
Price, fixtures, timing and terms negotiated by someone with no interest in the seller.
Time back
We filter, pre-view and shortlist, so you only see homes worth your visit.
Start your London property search
How it works
4 steps, one adviser
- 1
Brief
A detailed call on budget, areas, must-haves and timing, written up as your search brief.
- 2
Search and shortlist
Open, pre-market and off-market sourcing, pre-viewed and filtered against your brief.
- 3
Due diligence and offer
Comparable evidence, building and lease checks flagged, then a negotiation strategy.
- 4
Through to completion
We coordinate solicitors, surveyors and lenders until you have the keys.
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
Fee structure agreed 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.
What does a property buying agent in London do?
A buying agent acts for the purchaser: searching on and off market, assessing value, negotiating price and terms, and managing the purchase to completion.
How much does a buying agent cost?
A search retainer credited against a success fee on completion. The fee structure is shared with you in writing before you instruct us.
Do you have access to off-market properties?
We source off-market and pre-market homes through our network and our sellers. Availability varies by area and budget, so we will be honest about what your brief can reach.
Can you buy on my behalf if I am overseas?
Yes. We can pre-view, film walk-throughs and manage the purchase remotely, coordinating with your UK solicitor.
Will you tell me if a property is overpriced?
Yes. We work only for you, so every shortlisted home comes with our view of value based on comparable sales.
Do you also help with financing and stamp duty?
We work alongside our property finance desk and your advisors, and point you to the stamp duty position early so the total cost is clear.
Still deciding? Ask a senior adviser directly.
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Ready when you are
Start your London property search
Tell us the brief and a senior buying advisor will call you to plan the search.
- 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.