Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Property Search Services in London & Wiltshire
Established in 2003, Homesearch Bureau is an independent property search and acquisition firm operating across London and the south of England. Our partners bring over 20 years of combined experience, having previously held senior roles at national property agencies. We specialise in sourcing residential properties for owner-occupiers, investors and developers, offering impartial advice without selling interests. Our process involves identifying suitable properties, providing evidence-based suitability assessments and negotiating optimal terms. We preview all properties before client viewings and manage transactions from initial offer to contract exchange.Our expertise spans prime central London, the Thames Valley, home counties and Wiltshire estates. We maintain exclusive industry relationships to access both listed and off-market properties. Our client-centric approach prioritises buyer interests throughout the acquisition process. With offices in London and Wiltshire, we combine metropolitan and rural market expertise. Our fee structure typically delivers cost savings exceeding our service charges through expert negotiation.
Services
Property Search
Acquisition Services
Negotiation
Market Analysis
Transaction Management
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience in property acquisition
- We provide completely impartial advice with no selling interests
- We access exclusive off-market properties through industry contacts
- We save clients more than our fees through expert negotiation
- We offer dedicated support from property search to contract exchange
Services
Property Search
We identify suitable residential properties across London and southern England based on client requirements. Our extensive industry contacts provide access to both listed and off-market opportunities. Our search process combines local market expertise with comprehensive property analysis to ensure optimal matches.
Acquisition Services
We manage complete property acquisitions from initial identification to contract exchange. Our services include property evaluation, suitability assessment and transaction coordination. We work closely with legal and financial professionals to ensure smooth completions while maintaining buyer interests throughout the process.
Negotiation
We negotiate optimal purchase terms on behalf of buyers using market evidence and industry expertise. Our approach combines comparable sales data with strategic positioning to achieve cost savings. Clients typically recover our fees through negotiated price reductions and improved contractual terms.
Market Analysis
We provide detailed market assessments and comparable evidence for all shortlisted properties. Our analysis includes recent sales data, market trends and property-specific factors. This evidence-based approach supports informed decision-making and effective negotiation strategies for residential acquisitions.
Transaction Management
We oversee acquisitions from offer submission to contract exchange. Our management includes coordinating surveys, legal processes and financial arrangements. We proactively address potential issues while maintaining communication between all parties to ensure timely and successful completions.
People
Michael Chetwode
Partner
Michael has 35 years' property experience, including 10 years as London Regional Director for County Homesearch. He specialises in London residential and home counties properties, combining metropolitan expertise with rural market knowledge.
Jerome Kitson
Partner
Jerome brings 30 years' property experience, having served as London Regional Director for Stacks Property Search. His Wiltshire background provides valuable rural market insights alongside his London agency expertise in prime residential acquisitions.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate across London and southern England, with particular expertise in prime central London, Thames Valley, home counties and Wiltshire estates.
How do you differ from estate agents?
We exclusively represent buyers, with no selling interests. Our independent status ensures impartial advice and access to properties from all agencies without conflicts of interest.
Can you help with off-market properties?
Yes, our industry contacts regularly provide access to unlisted properties before market release, giving clients exclusive early opportunities unavailable through traditional estate agency channels.
How are your fees structured?
We use transparent fee arrangements that typically deliver savings exceeding our charges through expert negotiation. Specific costs depend on property value and acquisition complexity.
What property types do you handle?
We specialise in residential acquisitions including London flats, family homes, country houses, farms and estates across southern England for owner-occupiers, investors and developers.
