Off market London pied-à-terre exchanged for £250k less than rival buyer and within 4 days from first viewing

Our client was seeking a London pied-à-terre for his family. On our first round of viewings, we introduced him to a rare lateral house behind Sloane Square.

The property had been discreetly shown to a few serious buyers. The American seller was firm: only the asking price would be accepted. The comparables justified this – it was well priced.

While another experienced buying agent advised their clients to bid below asking, we highlighted the property's uniqueness and value, which our client immediately recognised.

Within an hour of viewing, we submitted a full asking price offer with proof of funds, legal backing from a trusted lawyer and confirmation we could exchange within five working days. Title documents were already under review, and a surveyor booked to attend within 48 hours.

We quickly assembled a coordinated team – lawyers, bankers, and surveyors – all ready to act at speed, even through the weekend.

The rival buyer then submitted a £250,000 higher offer, but the seller questioned their credibility and chose our client, as we had acted decisively and consistently. We exchanged contracts within four working days.

Our client’s feedback was that we are “one of the most professional companies I have dealt with from start to finish.”