Overview
BUDGET
£2 million
DATE
2025
THE CLIENT
Private Client
KEY FACTS
Client-identified property
Negotiation and due diligence led acquisition
C18th house with contemporary additions
Formal gardens (1.5 acres) and grounds extending to 20 acres
Price reduction achieved following investigation findings
Extended completion timeline agreed (8 months post-exchange)
Brief
The client had already identified a country property of interest and required expert support to manage negotiations and undertake detailed due diligence.
The brief centred on ensuring the property represented good value, with particular attention paid to the quality of renovations and any potential risks associated with the combination of historic structure and contemporary additions.
Result
Through thorough investigation, several issues relating to the property’s renovations were identified. These findings enabled a successful renegotiation of the purchase price, ensuring the client secured the property on more favourable terms.
An extended completion timeline of eight months post-exchange was also negotiated, providing flexibility for both parties and allowing sufficient time to address logistical considerations.
The acquisition ultimately delivered a substantial country home set within 20 acres, combining period character with modern living.
Your Unfair Advantage
Expert due diligence and negotiation were critical in protecting the client’s position. By uncovering issues that were not immediately apparent, we were able to materially improve the purchase terms.
Our experience in handling complex rural properties—particularly those blending historic and modern elements—ensured risks were carefully managed while maintaining momentum in the transaction.
This strategic approach transformed a straightforward purchase into a well-negotiated acquisition with enhanced long-term value.