WHAT
WE DO
We quite literally provide a shortcut
through the complex process of finding and buying
property abroad - simplifying the process by doing
the research and legwork for you.
In summary we start by working with you to fully
understand your property requirements. We then deal
with the best estate agents and developers on your
behalf to find and arrange viewings to a shortlist
of properties which meet your needs. Once we
have found you the right property we help you secure
it by liaising and negotiating with the various
parties involved.
Throughout the process we are here to give you
the benefit of our experience - advising on locations,
market conditions, pricing and other practicalities.
THE SHORTCUT
Our sole aim is make your property
search as simple and straightforward as possible.
Our practical and creative approach has been well
tested and proven to save you time, stress and the
expense of wasted visits:
INITIAL
CONTACT
FULL
BRIEFING
SEARCH
& SHORTCUTS PROPERTY PORTFOLIO
VISIT,
ORIENTATION & VIEWINGS
MAKING
OFFERS & ADVICE
COMPLETION
& BEYOND
INITIAL CONTACT
• We clarify and discuss
details of how we can tailor our service to your
benefit
• Outline your ideal
property requirement
• We can advise you
on local market dynamics and conditions - process
and
conventions
• You decide if you
would like to engage Shortcuts and move onto the
next stage - if
not we will have been delighted
to talk to you
FULL BRIEFING
• We produce a detailed
search brief using our understanding of your requirements
-
which we can do over the phone, by email or in
person at your convenience
• We will confirm this
in writing and fine tune this brief as the search
progresses
SEARCH AND SHORTCUTS
PROPERTY PORTFOLIO
• We register you as
a Shortcuts client and fully brief all appropriate
parties
• We prepare your personal
property portfolio containing details of the best
options
for you to shortlist for your viewing visit
- including maps and supplementary details
relevant
to the search
• We maintain agreed
contact and regularly update you on the progress
of the search
VISITS, ORIENTATION
& VIEWING
• If you want to know
more about particular areas we can drive these with
you and
give you a ‘warts and all’ overview
- no map reading whilst driving or negotiating
unknown
roads - to help you shortlist or include new locations
you may not have
considered
• We always arrange
the accompanied viewing schedule to suit your time
frame and
review each property with you and continue
to refine the search brief
MAKING OFFERS &
ADVICE
• When you have chosen
the right property for you we will review local
pricing and
discuss an offer price and strategy
• We can negotiate
on your behalf if you prefer and advise you on the
buying process
• We have a bank of
multi-lingual lawyers and other professionals who
can help make
the transition to ownership as effortless
as possible
COMPLETION &
BEYOND
• Once an offer has
been accepted we liaise with the agent, your lawyer
and all
parties involved, ensuring smooth and efficient
progress through to completion
• We coordinate everyone
and accompany you to the formal purchase completion
at
the Notary
• We can also help
with all aspects of relocation
