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The Benefit of Off-Market Property

The Benefit of Off-Market Property

The majority of properties across London are openly marketed on the three main portals; Zoopla.com, Primelocation.com and OnTheMarket.com, but people are often unaware of the sales that happen every year where the property never makes it to the open market.

‘Off market’ properties, which were once a rarity, are becoming more commonplace within the Prime Central London market for numerous reasons but mainly because it affords the vendor a degree of privacy and the property a higher level of prestige. High-profile sellers prefer a discreet sale where their property is ‘placed’ with a vetted purchaser rather than being seen by everyone – including the papers - on the open market.

Wellbelove Quested have not only placed but also uncovered these ‘extra special properties’ for our clients including selling an off-market Grade II* listed instruction for a Marketing magnate – the irony was not lost on us – and being given the remit of finding a house, with enough land for horses, on the tidal Thames within half an hour by boat of Cadogan Pier. We can proudly say we completed both tasks and the respective clients were delighted with the results.

The key to successfully selling and acquiring off-market property is having a black book full of agents and clients alike and keeping your ear to the ground. Sometimes the vendor would never have intended on selling, but a strong-willed purchaser offering the right sum of money can mean a successful deal.

We are always working on off-market deals and should you be looking to place your property or purchase an off-market gem, please do contact us on 020 7881 0880.

"Grant, Andrew and Ellen were instrumental in the disposal of our property on Eaton Square, delivering the right buyer and running the process with the utmost care and professionalism."
Jacob Sandelson, Belgravia

"Wellbelove Quested - A Bespoke Boutique Real Estate Agency Offering Exceptional Customer Service

Investing in an apartment in London can be an incredibly complex, time-consuming, stressful, and expensive process. With property values varying dramatically every few hundred meters, assessing the future potential of an area is no easy task. The process is further complicated by the need to coordinate solicitors and surveyors, not to mention fierce competition from other buyers and sellers—some of whom may back out even after a handshake agreement. It requires significant time, effort, and patience to navigate the property market and make a smart purchase, something I didn’t have in abundance.

Fortunately, I had the privilege of working with Grant Wellbelove and his team at Wellbelove Quested. After communicating my budget and preferred areas, Grant provided invaluable insights into which neighborhoods were worth considering and which streets offered the best investment opportunities. He quickly curated a list of properties that matched my criteria and, using historical pricing data, suggested optimal negotiation strategies.

Once we agreed on a shortlist, we spent two days negotiating and narrowing down options, and within 48 hours, we submitted an offer on a property in St. John’s Wood. From that point on, Grant expertly managed the process, mobilizing and coordinating a highly professional surveyor and solicitor’s office to ensure everything proceeded smoothly until the completion of the sale.

I cannot imagine successfully making this purchase without Grant’s expertise, professional approach, and around-the-clock support. We are incredibly grateful and wholeheartedly recommend his services.

Dimitrios Moulavasilis"
CEO, Diaverum

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