Frequently Asked Questions

Are you estate agents?

No. Estate agents work for the seller to achieve the highest price for their property. Leeds Movers works solely for the buyer, finding the best property for their client at the lowest possible price.

Are you in competition with estate agents?

No. Estate agents sell properties on behalf of their clients; search agents find and buy properties on behalf of their clients.

Do estate agents find properties as well?

Many estate agents have, particulary over the last few year or so, opened up buying departments. Some have experienced problems through ‘conflict of interest’ between their buying and selling departments. Estate agents are, in the main, selling property not buying. Leeds Movers are 100 per cent devoted to buying.

Will your service be able to help with any negotiations and issues that may arise during the buying process as well as finding me a property?

Yes. Our service is very much focused on you, the client. We offer a ‘complete’ buying service. This begins with an initial meeting to understand and discuss your exact requirements. Once you have decided to retain us, we conduct a thorough search, identify suitable properties and then negotiate, on your behalf, the purchase of your chosen property. Our service does not end at exchange of contracts; it goes well beyond completion, if required.
As part of our service, our clients receive a completely independent full survey on their chosen property. We can introduce you to numerous professional services including solicitors, architects and finance providers. We also have an extensive list of trusted tradespeople and professionals who can offer valuable after-purchase services.

Can you guarantee my confidentiality?

We do our utmost to ensure confidentiality at all times, if requested to do so.

What areas do you cover?

We specialise in Leeds but we also cover parts of West Yorkshire, including Wakefield, Huddersfield and Bradford and North Yorkshire, including Ilkley, Harrogate, Yorkshire and as far North as Thirsk . We also have 3 teams based overseas in Barbados, South Africa and Cyprus.

Do you search for property abroad?

We also have 3 teams based overseas in Barbados, South Africa and Cyprus

How many clients do you look after?

Each consultant looks after a maximum of five clients at any one time.

How do you gain access to off-market properties?

Over many years we have built up excellent relationships with contacts who give us the ‘heads up’ on property yet to reach the market. We take care to maintain these relationships. This, combined with our reputation within the industry, enables us to hear about things first, and long before they become available to the open market.