A More Considered First Step

Yes. I charge a consultation fee for the initial meeting, valuation and written strategy.

Unlike traditional estate agents, my role at this stage is advisory. The consultation includes time spent understanding your situation, visiting the property, carrying out market analysis and preparing a bespoke written strategy.

This allows me to provide considered, independent advice without obligation or pressure.

Yes. I usually begin with a brief telephone conversation lasting 5–15 minutes.

This allows me to understand your situation, the property, and whether I am the right person to help.

There is no charge for this initial call.

The consultation fee typically includes:

• Initial telephone discussion
• Property visit (30–90 minutes)
• Valuation guidance
• Strategy discussion
• Market analysis
• Bespoke written report
• Recommended next steps

The aim is to give you clarity and direction before making any decisions.

The consultation fee depends on the property and complexity, but is typically:

£150 + VAT

This will always be confirmed in advance following our initial telephone conversation.

If you later instruct me to manage the sale, the consultation fee may be credited against my success fee. This is agreed on a case-by-case basis.

The intention is to ensure you receive value from the initial advice, regardless of whether you proceed.

If instructed, I typically charge either:

• A percentage of the eventual sale price, or
• A share of the estate agent’s fee, or
• A fixed advisory fee

The structure depends on the property, complexity and level of involvement.

This is discussed and agreed before any work begins.

Estate agents provide valuations with the intention of securing an instruction to sell your property.

They often give you an inflated initial Price only to reduce it later, once you are in contract.

My role is different. I provide independent advice focused entirely on your situation, including strategy, timing, positioning and agent selection.

Many clients find this particularly valuable when:

• Selling a high-value home
• Handling probate
• Going through divorce or separation
• Downsizing after many years
• Making a discretionary sale

The aim is to ensure the right decisions are made at the outset.

No. There is no obligation.

Some clients simply want independent advice before deciding what to do. Others ask me to remain involved through the sale.

The choice is entirely yours.

Yes. In many cases, I help clients select and instruct estate agents, then remain involved to guide pricing, negotiation and progression through to completion.

My role is to represent your interests throughout the process.

I specialise in:

• High-value houses
• Probate properties
• Divorce / separation sales
• Long-held family homes
• Discretionary sales

If you are unsure whether I can help, a brief call is the best place to start.

You can request a consultation using the contact form, or contact me directly. I will then arrange a brief call before scheduling a meeting.