There is currently well over two billion pounds worth of properties available off-market in Kensington and Chelsea.
While many believe that only properties over £10m are ever really sold without appearing on the property portals, this is far from true. Several properties between £1m and £5m are sold privately.
Another misconception about off-market properties in Kensington & Chelsea is that they are all bad value/overpriced. This is certainly true in some cases, but would it be unfair to say that many properties on the open market are also overpriced?
So, worrying about how the properties are priced is not a valid excuse for failing to look for off-market opportunities. Indeed, the key is to understand what motivates owners to sell off-market (there are several reasons, some of which will surprise you) and then negotiate accordingly… and one obvious upside is that you are far less likely to get involved in a bidding war if a property is not being openly marketed.
So, would it be a bad idea to give yourself a clear advantage over other buyers by having first refusal on these exceptional properties?
“Jeremy quickly sourced a selection of properties which met our requirements and one in particular stood out – a stunning Georgian house which was much wider than the standard London home and which also had exceptionally high ceilings. The house was not on the open market so we would never have known of its existence.” Mr & Mrs Ybarra
If you are open to discovering the strategies and tactics I use to find these properties for my clients, simply email me at jeremy@mercuryhomesearch.com or call 02034578855 (+442034578855 from outside the UK).
This is not mere theory. If you feel you are missing out on the best properties, these are the tested and proven techniques that I use to help my clients.
“The first few properties I saw met my requirements – high ceilings, close to a park and with good views – but were not quite right. He then found an exceptional duplex apartment which was not on the open market, so I would not have seen it without Jeremy’s expertise and contacts.
The apartment overlooks communal gardens to the front and the kitchen leads onto a delightful terrace that also overlooks another pretty communal garden to the rear. The reception room has 3.5m ceilings and the ceiling height on the bedroom floor is also good. The location is excellent.” Mr P Horsky
Many of these tactics you can use yourself, so if you would like to discover more, simply email me at jeremy@mercuryhomesearch.com or call 02034578855 (+442034578855 from outside the UK).
Best regards,
Jeremy
