At any given time, 25% of the adult population are looking to move within the next 12 months. Are you one of these, checking and rechecking the online portals for your dream home, the right upsize or downsize, somewhere nearer to what (or who) is important to you? If you have not yet found what you are looking for, it could just be that it is waiting in the wings for you.

This year alone, we have sold dozens of properties that never officially reached the open market. When availability is low, this lack of supply can cause vendors to hesitate about putting their property up for sale as they need to think of their own onward move. At Orchards, we specialise in finding off-market homes for our purchasers. By obtaining detailed information on your requirements, such as square footage, price range, location, and even plot size, we can then utilise our vast database to search previous appraisals, then get in touch with the owner directly. If we are yet to visit the perfect property for you, but we know that it is likely to be in line with your wants and needs, we can reach out to create one-off viewing opportunities.

Here are a couple of examples of this process in practice:

Example 1

The vendor had fallen ill and did not want to deal with the foot traffic of viewings, so they decided to try and sell via a ‘we buy any house’ company. However, they contacted us to say that they had received a very low offer. We organised a private sale for substantially more than the offer, and with only a single off-market viewing.

Example 2

A buyer approached us during difficult circumstances. They were going through a divorce with multiple ties to the local community, including schooling. They needed to find something quickly as their property was now under offer and progressing quickly. Their particular needs, wants, and budget constraint were a stumbling block. We identified properties that we believed would suit their needs, made contact directly with the owners, and successfully negotiated a sale.

With 34% of local houses selling to someone living within a 5-mile radius, our local knowledge, combined with our market expertise, is a winning formula.

To discuss how we can help with your purchase, or to assist with the low-key sale of your property, contact our Sales team on 01525 40 22 66 or email ampthill@orchards.co.uk.