Buying A Property

Buying a Property

The London East and Docklands area is one of the most vibrant and exciting areas in which to live and work in the UK. From the converted warehouses of Wapping to the ultra modern apartments of the Isle of Dogs, the area has something to suit all taste.

Docklands has numerous bars and restaurants; excellent road, rail and air links; and huge job opportunities.

With all this to offer it is no wonder that buying a property in the area can be a stressful experience as you compete against other buyers for the right property. Many buyers have found that by using Alphabet City, an Estate Agency established since 1990 in Docklands, they have been able to complete the purchase of the property with relatively little hassle and disruption.

The chocolates were just a small “thank you� for the excellent service you provided. I will gladly recommend your agency to friends, colleagues & anyone who asks!!!

Graham Cunningham

Buying a Property

A personal service for your needs Buying property is frustrating when estate agents do not listen and understand your requirements. At Alphabet City, we will not do anything until we know exactly what you are looking for in terms of price, location and specification. With this information, we can then start working with you to identify suitable properties.You can register your interest by telephone, in person or on our Website. Using the sophisticated tools and approaches below, we can ensure that your needs are met: • Once registered on our active database, you will be continually matched to potentially suitable properties and our staff will immediately contact you to arrange viewings • As new properties come on stream, you can opt to receive automatic e-mail updates of any that match your profile.

• You can often pre-view these properties through a virtual tour at our Website.

• If you need advice on transport links or the nature of the area you are looking to live in we will only be too pleased to assist.

Professional advice in a dynamic environment People buy property for different reasons.You might buy a property as a permanent home, a pied a terre or as an investment looking for capital growth (See Buying Property as an Investment brochure). It may even be your pension plan. A property purchase can be an involved process; buying one in London while overseas might seem even more complex. However, our expertise in helping buyers, whether UK or Overseas based, in the Docklands and London East area means we can advise on a diverse range of issues including the following: • Local amenities such as schools, shopping, leisure and transport • Local growth prospects i.e. Canary Wharf and World Trade Centre • New and prospective developments • Potential rental yields • Ancillary services such as Letting, Management, refurbishment and furnishing • Recommendations of Solicitors, Independent Financial Advisers, Home Insurers and Removal Companies

We will not leave you to find the property on your own.

We take you by car from our offices to view suitable properties accompanied by our staff who will answer all your questions.

A Company you can trust Unfortunately, estate agents do not always rank highly in the list of professions people most trust. At Alphabet City we can supply you with a number of concrete reasons of why you can rely on us: • As members of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA), we adhere strictly to the high standards of conduct set by this body.

• Alphabet City is one of a select band of estate agents that has been awarded the Government’s prestigious “Investor in People” in recognition of our commitment to the training and development of our staff.

• We are recognised in the industry as possessing expert property knowledge: our Managing Director is involved with the policy committee of the Property Services National Training Organisation.

This means that you can trust Alphabet City to adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards.

The Detailed Service You have found the right property– what do you do now? Alphabet City will be the point of contact between you and the vendor. We will manage, negotiate and organise the following: • Agree Sale Price • Proposed exchange and completion dates • Recommend Solicitors, Independent Financial Advisers, Removal Companies and Specialist Insurers • Arrange the survey access • Progress the sale and inform all parties • Progress the purchase to a successful completion

Our goal is to make the whole process as painless and seamless as possible.

Contact Alphabet City now to have an informal chat to see how we can help you navigate the London property market.

49 West India Dock Road, Limehouse, London E14 8HN Tel 020 7345 9666 Fax 020 7345 9665 Email info@alphabetcity.co.uk

www.alphabetcity.co.uk

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