Property Search & Aquisitions (Commercial & Resi)

Property Search & Acquisition
(Commercial &Resi)
Lake & Co shall:
• Meet the Client at a convenient place of their choosing to take full and detailed brief for
the property they are seeking;
• Create an initial short list of properties to view in one day and to confirm assumptions
made regarding the variables;
• Search both on market and off market properties via estate agents, developers, investors
and private contacts preview all prospective possible properties and create a further
shortlist of places to view;
• Refine and repeat the above process until successful outcome.
Once the target property has been identified Lake & Co will discuss with the Client the best
strategy for offering and securing of the property and shall:
• Carry out an open market assessment of the value of the target property;
• Introduce any professional service providers required for the acquisition (for example
solicitors, surveyors, mortgage brokers etc.)
• Liaise with seller / seller’s agent and solicitor through the purchase process to manage on
your behalf until exchange of contracts;
• Carry out a pre-completion inspection to ensure the property is as agreed at the time of
exchange;
Upon completion Lake & Co will:
• Obtain meter readings for the property and supply you with details of the various
suppliers and arrange cleaning if required and any further additional services. (see
additional Services);

• Meet the client either at their property, office or hotel with the keys or arrange for them to
be securely delivered to an address of their choice;
• Prepare a welcome pack for the new home to include but not limited to emergency
telephone numbers, meter readings, alarm codes etc.