Property Sourcing

Property
Sourcing

A refined
process

You as our focus

The foundation of our service is understanding you and elevating your status in the market. We know every brief is highly individual, every set of circumstances unique. We act on behalf of people looking to buy or rent property, whether as a permanent home or London base, for their children, for investment, or relocating from overseas.

We're here to guide you, to challenge you and ensure you only settle for the best.

No stone unturned

Fully examining the open market is only the first step of our exhaustive property search process. We also investigate the rental market for potential purchases, comb through archives to discover unsold properties, make direct approaches, and use our industry status to access unpublished property opportunities.

Nearly half of the properties we show to our clients are "off market" and our refined search technique gives complete oversight.

We have a 98% success rate of finding the right property for our clients within our retainer period

Results without compromise

With a proven track record of negotiating the best outcome for our clients and experience of over 350 prime property transactions, we are expert negotiators and have a reputation for representing high-calibre clients. On average, we save our clients more than double our fee, making our partnership a sound investment rather than a luxury.

We have won 85% of the competitive bidding situations we've entered and in 60% of those we were not the highest bidder

Trusted advisor

We are independent, impartial, unbiased and experienced. Our sole purpose is to deliver success for every client with their interests fully protected at all times.

Going beyond the negotiation, we assemble a team of the most effective industry professionals - solicitors, surveyors and other experts to oversee all legal and technical matters, providing a single point of contact and fast-tracking every aspect of the process for you.

Your best outcome

Our reputation and track record elevates your status throughout the market and gives you a competitive advantage.

We guide and represent you through the complex process of property sourcing, provide the transparency, context and detailed analysis you require to make truly informed decisions, and present you with the very best properties – many of which would not be accessible without us.

"Success in negotiating was outstanding"

Ross – Investment Banker, RBS

Above & beyond

We go the extra mile to support you, even after completion. We work with a settling-in partner who can provide extensive assistance to make your move as smooth as possible, no matter how complex.

Whether it is simply overseeing removals and preventing pitfalls, arranging clothes just how you like them, organising parking permits, coordinating art installation or creating a household manual for staff – whatever you need, we make it happen.

"You were organised, efficient, responsive and fought my corner"

Sandra – Trailstone

Services

Buying

Buying a property is a significant financial, emotional and lifestyle investment. We provide our clients with expert insight and negotiation to source and secure their ideal property on the best possible terms.

Team & Fees

The Team

With over a decade of experience in the industry, our award-winning property sourcing team have successfully acquired more than 350 properties for clients over the years.

We work with a range of clients, from industry and FTSE 100 business leaders to successful entrepreneurs and household names in sports and entertainment.

Our approach is meticulous and we are trusted to look after our clients on their property buying journey, delivering results that would not be achievable without our representation.

Our Fees

We exhaustively search the market on an ongoing basis - both on and off market - until the right property is found.

On average we save our clients twice our fee through our industry status and expert negotiation.

Retainer fee	£2,500 (deducted from the success fee)
Success fee (based on the purchase price as follows)
Up to £5m	2%
> £5m	1.75%
> £10m	1.5%
Our buying retainer fee lasts for a 6 month search period. All fees are subject to 20% VAT.

Other sourcing services

As well as buying we provide expert guidance and representation for renting and relocating.

Renting Relocating

Renting

Whether you are renting for the long or short term, finding the right property and securing it on the best terms is crucial. For more than a decade, our team has been gaining our clients access to London's finest rental properties and expertly negotiating the most favourable terms.

Team & Fees

The Team

With over a decade of experience in the industry, our award-winning property sourcing team have successfully acquired more than 350 properties for clients over the years.

We work with a range of clients, from industry and FTSE 100 business leaders to successful entrepreneurs and household names in sports and entertainment.

Our approach is meticulous and we are trusted to look after our clients on their rental journey, delivering results that would not be achievable without our representation.

Our Search Fees

We exhaustively search the market - both on and off market - until the right property is found, and provide a full day of home search, accompanying you to all viewings.

Our fee includes, negotiation of rent and all tenancy terms and project management of the entire rental process including the tenancy agreement, referencing, fund transfers, check-in, inventory, utilities transfer and snagging.

If you are a tenant renting a property which is managed by Eccord, please click here for a breakdown of tenant fees.

Retainer fee	£2,500 (deducted from the success fee)
Search fee	£7,000 (for a one day home search)
The success fee is payable once a tenancy agreement is signed All fees are subject to 20% VAT

Other sourcing services

As well as renting we provide expert guidance and representation for buying and relocating.

Buying Relocating

Relocating

We provide a relocation service tailored to individuals, companies and their employees. Our in-house experts know London inside and out and will identify the right area for you, access the best properties, negotiate the most favourable terms and help you become a Londoner in no time.

Team & Fees

The Team

With over a decade of experience in the industry, our award-winning property sourcing team have successfully acquired more than 350 properties for clients over the years.

We work with a range of clients, from industry and FTSE 100 business leaders to successful entrepreneurs and household names in sports and entertainment.

As well as working with individual clients, we work with many leading international companies to secure homes for their employees when relocating to London.

Our approach is meticulous and we are trusted to look after our clients on their relocation journey, delivering results that would not be achievable without our representation.

Our Fees

We exhaustively search the market - both on and off market - until the right property is found, and provide a full day of home search, accompanying you to all viewings.

Our fee includes the negotiation of rent and all tenancy terms and project management of the entire rental process including the tenancy agreement, referencing, fund transfers, check-in, inventory, utilities transfer and snagging.

We also provide a comprehensive Settling-in Programme for those who are new to London and require extra assistance.

Rental search service	£7,000 (for a one day home search)
International Settling-in Programme	£1,500 to £2,850
£2,500 payable upfront and the balance payable once a tenancy agreement is signed All fees are subject to 20% VAT