Search agents are useful if you lead a very busy life

Estate Agents How To Get Help Buying A House

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Date Published:
28/05/2008

If you lead a busy life or you're not sure how to go about finding your ideal home, why not let a professional Home Search Agent like Phil Spencer or Kirstie Allsopp do the work for you.

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Home Search Agents work only for buyers, as opposed to estate agents who work for the seller. They'll do the searching for you, deal with estate agents and negotiate and oversee the whole deal. Not only do you get someone with a wealth of property knowledge to tap into at anytime, but you'll also avoid a lot of stress and wasted time.

The charge is typically 1.5 per cent of the value of the home you buy- but remember you'll have an expert negotiating on your behalf so there's a good chance you'll actually save some or all of their fee.

The Association of Relocation Professionals on 08700 737475 can give you contact details for highly recommended Home Search agents in your area.

Relocation Agents

The Association of Relocation Professionals
www.arp-relocation.com

Relocation Agents Who Have Acted For Location, Location, Location

Southend
Martin Hopson for Hopson Property Services
Tel: 01702 334353
Fax: 01702 331184

martin@hopsonproperty.co.uk


Oxford
Fiona Cookson for The Relocation Support Group
Tel: 01865 726911/01628 631111
Fax: 01865 201 085

fiona@relocationsupport.co.uk

London
Louise Crichton from Louise Crichton Property Search
Tel: 0207 498 6446
Mob: 07970 722 419

louise.crichton@lcps.co.uk

Reading
Frances Sidi
Independent Homesearch Ltd
Tel: 01483 768 723
ihl.homesearches@tinyworld.co.uk

Stourbridge
Christopher and Glenice Carver for The County Homesearch Co Ltd
Tel: 01299 832180
Fax: 01299 832181

carver@county-homesearch.co.uk

Aberdeen
(Manager) Shona Young
Rowan Simmons
Tel: 01224 620044
Fax 01224 620211

syoung@rowan-aberdeen.co.uk

Sheffield
Halifax Property Services
Tel: 0114 276 0171



Southampton
Jenny Allen of Personal Homefinders
Tel: 02380 635860

Newcastle
Chris O'Doherty For Homefinder Relocation
Tel: 0191 222 0900
Fax: 0191 233 1264

chris@homefinder.demon.co.uk


Bath
Emmeline Kinsman and Josephine Elias for Greenwood Property Services
Tel: 01225 812697
Fax: 01225 484080

emmelinekinsman@cs.com

Edinburgh
Nigel Masterton and Anne Hunter for Into Edinburgh
Tel: 0131 668 3605
Fax: 0131 668 3605

into.ed@cwcom.net

Cardiff
Sue Taylor at Map Relocations
Tel: 01446 781337
Fax: 01446 781712

www.map-relocations.co.uk

York
Don Low for County Homesearch Co. Ltd
Tel: 01653 690007
Fax: 01653 698274

don_low@compuserve.com


Suffolk
Pete Krolik at PK Select Suffolk Services
Tel/fax: 01473 716730
Mob: 07710 154449

www.krolik.fsnet.co.uk

Manchester
Jeff Ziegler at Newlands Relocation
Tel: 01925 661 718
www.newlandsrelocation.co.uk

Brighton
Mike and Rachel Fullerton at Brighton & Hove Relocation
Tel: 01273 327 336
www.btnhovereloc.co.uk

Bristol
Caroline Storvik at Independent Homesearch Ltd
Tel: 0117 968 5868
www.homesearches.co.uk

Fife
Liz Potter at Scotts Relocation
Tel: 0131 539 5367
www.scottsrelocation.co.uk

b>Bedfordshire
Jan Jefferson or Pippa Felton at JJN Homefinders
Tel: 01234 356 785/ 01908 584 009


Glasgow
Fiona McPhail at The Relocation Specialists
Tel: 0141 571 0035

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  1. I have a 3 bed older semi detached to sell, and want to live with my husband and 12 dogs in a cabin / caravan in a field with ABSOLUTELY NO NEIGHBOURS WHATSOEVER as we hate having to live in close proximity to people. We don't want fancy stuff, have no need for designer kitchens ensuite bathrooms, classy decor and the like, we just want a field we can live in that the council can't turf us off, and basic services, water, electricity and a septic tank. No one does a show like this do they?
    Posted by Donna A on 17/08/2009 19:52:58
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  2. I am very new to the whole buying property experience. I don't really know enough about England (London) to know where I want to buy. I would ideally like to be able to search for price for all of London, rather than choosing an area then price. Ideally I'd like to have a new house/flat so as to give some comfort in terms of plumbing and electricity running properly. I would like quiet street close to transport, young people around me and a sports/golf/squash venue near by. I read a lot about Location, Location and Location - yet very little mention of which specific Location. help....and ideas wanted.....so confusing.
    Posted by JoannaG on 30/06/2009 23:12:56
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  3. My husband and I are looking to re-locate in the Chorleywood/Rickmansworth/Moor Park area in the near future and will start looking around November / December this year. Would Kirstie and Phil be able to help us and how much notice do we need to give them if we want to appear on their TV show?
    Posted by Sybil Noorden on 03/06/2009 15:10:30
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  4. Hello: I would like to by a house in Edinbrugh and i dont have expereince to buy a house and i need help for this Situation. Best wishes, Farid
    Posted by Said on 19/03/2009 09:21:06
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  5. I am seriously looking to relocate to Italy to start a new life and need help as my budget and knowledge in this area are limited.Life is to short so if possible assistance would be more than appreciated. Gary
    Posted by Gary Cartwright on 17/02/2009 18:32:53
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  6. My wife and I, (both retired), wish to relocate to the Kidderminster area from a 4 bed detached house in Telford. We are looking to downsize and move a little bit nearer to Sussex where the children all live. Would Kirstie and Phil like to help us in this venture please?
    Posted by Mr Chris Pettman on 21/01/2009 21:14:20
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  7. I watched the show on Monday and again on-line today to try and find out more about the help for first time buyers. I was particularly interested in the interest free loan but can't find the link on the site. Could you help me please. My wife and I have been married nearly fifteen years and are embarking on our first house purchase with our three young children. Any help or advice would be very welcome. If Kirsty and Phil want to help, that would be great. We are currently looking at a non-standard construction house which is in the right area(school catchment); is about the right size; has potential; and is affordable for a first home, but getting a mortgage is proving tricky and expensive. Thanks for the show and in advance for your advice.
    Posted by Edward on 06/01/2009 22:12:01
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  8. I would love Kirsty and Phil to come help me buy a house or a plot of land. I love the show, I have two little kids and I am finding the task of trying to find a country retreat outside Edinburgh a bit much. Come help me Kirsty and Phil! I read in an article once that Kirsty had a son who was the same weight as my mine when he was born, a rare similarity surely!
    Posted by Chantel on 02/09/2008 20:32:03
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