Buying

Buying in the city centre

The right building matters as much as the right flat.

Two identical-looking flats in neighbouring buildings can be very different purchases. One has a well-run building, a long lease and a sensible service charge. The other does not. We know which is which, and we will tell you.

Register with us and you will hear about new homes before they reach the portals, from people who can answer your questions about the building as well as the flat.

Before you offer

What to look at beyond the flat

The service charge

What it covers, how it has changed over recent years and whether there is a reserve fund for the big jobs.

The lease

How long is left, what the ground rent is and how it rises. Short or escalating leases affect your mortgage and your resale.

The building

How it is managed, what the safety position is, and whether any major works are planned.

The outlook

What is being built next door. In a city that is still growing, today's view is not always tomorrow's.

We would rather tell you about a problem with the building before you offer than have your solicitor find it after.
— The Buzz
A magnifying glass over a building, finding a crack
Register your search

Tell us what you are looking for

The best homes often go before they reach the portals. Leave your details and what you are after, and we will come to you when something fits.

Tick as many as apply. The more we know, the less we will waste your time.

Where are you looking?

Tick anywhere you would consider.

Property type
Bedrooms
Parking and outside space
Where you are up to

Tick whatever applies. It helps us judge how quickly you could move.

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We will only use these details to let you know about homes that fit. No lists, no passing them on.