30th March 2026
With almost a third of properties in London and over a quarter of homes in Surrey being sold without ever officially coming to the market, it’s no surprise that more and more buyers are turning to Property Search Agents or Property Finders to find and secure their next home: What was once a service reserved only for the rich and famous, is becoming normal practice for many UK buyers.
Catherine and Helen, Co-Founders of Surrey HomeSearch, one of Surrey’s leading Property Finders, report that in the last year over half of their clients are couples and families moving from London to Surrey with a budget of £1.5-£2.5M. “While we used to see the majority of our clients coming from overseas, in the last few years we’ve seen a massive upsurge in clients based in London who need support with their property search and relocation to Surrey”.
A Property Buying Agent works for the buyer not the seller:
One of the key points to understand about a Property Search Agent is that unlike an Estate Agent, who works to get the best deal for the seller, a Buying Agent works solely for the buyer. A Buying Agent will listen to your requirements and seek out the right property for you, (not a property they happen to have on their books, that doesn’t really meet your criteria). A Buying Agent will negotiate to get you, the buyer, the best possible price (unlike the Estate Agent who is contracted to get the best price for the vendor).
A Property Buying Agent’s Little Black Book is priceless:
Buying Agents across London and Surrey have a wealth of local area knowledge and excellent relationships with local agents. With that comes access to off-market properties that you otherwise just wouldn’t find out about.
A Property Buying Agent will save you time:
Your Search Agent will do all of the leg work for you: Managing your search, liaising with hundreds of agents on your behalf, seeking out off-market properties, previewing properties and creating a shortlist of properties that meet your criteria. They will support you through your move from instruction right through to completion.
A Property Buying Agent is your “trusty steed”:
A Property Finder should be dependable, reliable and brutally honest…! Once they’ve shortlisted your Property Search Agent will give feedback - and if they are any good at their job, it will be honest! A Property Search Agent won’t try and sweep any negatives of a property under the carpet - they will uncover them, question them and explore areas that are of concern. From “Why did the previous sale fall through?”,to ”What is the big development being planned down the road?” and even “Is that damp I can smell?” - your Property Finder will be asking the right questions and leaving no stone unturned.
Catherine Bremford, Co-Founder of Surrey HomeSearch, leading Independent Property Search Agents across Surrey, sums up why their clients choose Surrey HomeSearch to assist with their property search:
“We know our area inside out - and we are there to make the whole process as smooth as possible for our clients, the buyer. We advise on areas that will work, taking into consideration commute times, schooling requirements, amenities and lifestyle. We provide our clients with access to off-market properties that they otherwise wouldn’t see - ensuring that they are ahead of other buyers and are first in the door to a property when it comes to market. When we’ve found the perfect home, we advise our clients on pricing and strategy for negotiations - and we carry out these negotiations on our clients’ behalf”.
“Buying a house is one of the biggest purchases of your life, we are there to make sure you get it right”.
Need a Buying Agent? If you’re looking to relocate to the UK or are moving from London to Surrey, leading Property Search Agents Helen and Catherine at Surrey HomeSearch would be happy to chat through your search requirements and how they can assist with your move to Surrey.
Read our recent case studies and articles here or visit our testimonials page to read what our clients say about Surrey HomeSearch and how we helped with their property search.