Mr & Mrs Subiotto, Grand Cayman
We live in the Cayman Islands and, when time came for us to search for a property in London, we needed someone on location who could be our eyes and ears on the ground; someone we could trust. Irvine and Cole came to us highly recommended and they did not disappoint.
We had an approximate budget and an idea of the type of property we wanted but were flexible as regards location. Irvine and Cole were very good at sourcing properties for us in the part of London we had initially shown an interest in; but when we realized the properties in our price range didn’t meet our needs, they introduced us to new areas of London we had no knowledge of but really hit the spot. In each area it was clear they had established relationships with the local estate agents and the detailed information they provided on each neighborhood and property was invaluable.
Their experience in developing properties and real estate investment was incredibly useful in allowing us to see hidden value in the properties we were visiting and to accurately assess costs of any works we would require.
At the offer stage they provided indispensable and spot on advice on price, and prevented us from putting in the offer we wanted to because it was way over the odds. Despite considerable competition they secured us the property for less than we were prepared to pay. During the purchase process they successfully negotiated the purchase price down when reasonable grounds came to light.
They were able to provide recommendations on all the necessary service providers (e.g. solicitor) and those we chose to use were excellent. They efficiently liaised with all parties involved keeping us fully informed saving us valuable time and making the process stress free. Their turnaround times were quick and they were always available, including after hours and at weekends, which was important for us being based in a different time zone.
In short the whole experience was extremely satisfactory and we feel we received value well above the price we paid. We would not hesitate to use Irvine and Cole again or recommend them to others.
