Purchase Saved

Giovanna & John — North West London

Transaction protected when a previous buyer resurfaced.

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The Brief

Giovanna and John were searching for a family home in North West London.

Both work long and demanding hours and did not have the capacity to manage a competitive London search themselves. They instructed us to run the process on their behalf.

The Opportunity

Through proactive outreach to local agents, we were alerted to a suitable family home that had fallen out of contract. The property was never re-listed.

The seller was motivated to complete promptly due to a change in personal circumstances and wanted certainty after a previous failed transaction.

This is where professional representation changed the outcome.

How We Secured the Property

We contacted the agent immediately and arranged a viewing for Giovanna and John.

Following the viewing, we assessed the property against recent comparable sales and submitted a competitive offer, positioned to demonstrate certainty and speed.

Giovanna and John were mortgage approved, had a solicitor instructed, and no onward chain. This positioning gave the seller confidence that the transaction would proceed smoothly without further disruption.

The Outcome

The seller accepted a lower price in exchange for certainty and a straightforward completion.

Giovanna and John secured the property below the original agreed price, and the transaction completed within two months. As the property was never re-marketed, there was no open competition and the seller avoided further delay and uncertainty.

During the legal process, the previous buyer sought to re-enter the transaction. We worked closely with the agent and seller to reinforce our clients' position and retain the agreed sale.

The purchase completed as planned.

What Made the Difference

When a transaction collapses, agents often prioritise buyers who can demonstrate certainty, speed, and a proven ability to complete.

In this case, professional representation provided early access, clear positioning, and the ability to protect the transaction when circumstances changed.

Without representation, Giovanna and John would not have known about the opportunity — and would not have been able to secure it once competition resurfaced.