Insider Secrets

Less than 1% of the UK population use a Buying Agent when buying a house, and it is estimated that over 20% of buyers should be using a Buying Agent – if not everyone!!

If you are a househunter going it alone, we often share our insider tips on how to househunt like a professional for free – see them here.

A Guide to Finding a Property With Potential

Whether you're a seasoned property investor, a first-time buyer, or you are seeking a unique place to call home, the true value of a property isn't always in what you see — it's in what you could turn it into.…

Common Mistakes when Buying a House

Buying a property is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make, yet it's surprisingly easy to get things wrong. At Stacks our professional property finders have seen countless buyers fall into the same traps—many of which…

Property Negotiation Tactics: Top Tips from the Professionals

At Stacks, our Property Finders are professional when it comes to negotiating the correct price for a property. To share some of our wisdom and give you the upper hand in your buying journey, we're sharing our property negotiation tactics…

How to Make Buying a House Less Stressful

At Stacks, we are property buying agents, and we are here to help you make buying a house less stressful. We specialise in searching and scouring the marketing to find out clients their perfect property to suit their needs and…

Types of Property Investments – Help and Advice from Stacks

At Stacks, we specialise in all types of property investments and purchases. We enjoy nothing more than working with clients on their next property adventure! A property investment is a smart decision for so many reasons. From our time navigating…

Luxury House Features

At Stacks Property Search and Acquisition, we work with clients to help them find their perfect homes in various areas of the UK. In our line of work, many of our clients have luxury house features they are looking for.…

Buying a Second Home – Things You Need to Know

If you are looking into buying a second home, whether you plan to rent out your new home or your first home or use it as a holiday let, there are several important things you need to know. Things you…

How to Spot Red Flags When Buying a House Like a Professional Property Finder

At Stacks, we have been finding and buying property for over 40 years. We know what makes a good property and how to get a great price. As the oldest Property Search Company in the UK, we know how to…

Buying Off-Market Property – Good or Bad Idea?

Off-market properties are always sought after, especially among buying agents and property finders. This type of exclusivity regarding property finding is a real luxury. What is an Off-Market Property? And Why Are They Off-Market? Also known as ‘pre-market’, ‘grey market’,…

12 Things to Consider When Moving to the Countryside

If you have been living in a city or busy town and want to make a change, you may be thinking about moving to the countryside. It's important to remember that moving to the countryside will be a significant lifestyle…

Are Bungalows a Good Investment?

There has recently been a high demand for single-storey properties in the property market. This, along with the declining supply of them, means that in many areas, bungalows now reach a higher asking price than in previous years – but…

What is the Average House Hunting Time: How long will it take to find my perfect house?

When we begin working with our clients, we are often asked “how long does the average house-hunt take?” Like many aspects of house hunting, the average house-hunting time varies from person to person, no two house hunts are the same,…

Property Buying Agents Explained

At Stacks, we are property buying agents – we know all there is to know in the world of property, sellers, vendors, solicitors, and not to mention various areas of the UK. We know which properties are currently on the…

What is Gazumping? – is it a good idea?

Should you try and gazump on a house? As a buying agent, we come across gazumping; for the gazumped, it can be very disheartening and difficult to navigate. For the property seller, it can be confusing, and for everyone else,…

Property Negotiation Tactics: How to Win Your Dream Home

When it comes to property negotiation tactics, Stacks Property Agents have got you covered. There are several tactics you can use to improve your chances of winning the house of your dreams. At Stacks, property negotiation is one of the…

Things to Know Before Buying a House

There are many things to know before buying a house, that’s undisputable. Many of the legal things are discussed often and most people know what to expect. Then there are other things to know before buying a house which may…

The Ultimate Checklist for Buying a House

Having a checklist for buying a house can help you with your purchase. When it comes to buying a house, there are a lot of different aspects and processes which should be kept track of. At Stacks, we are property…

Why is Buying a House Stressful? Top 10 Reasons

There are many reasons why buying a house is stressful. In fact, according to many sources including Very Well Mind, moving is one of the top 5 most stressful things in life. So, why is buying a house so stressful?…

Buying Property at Auction: Everything You Need to Know

Buying a property at auction can be a minefield – especially if it’s your first time. At Stacks, we work with buyers in all situations; we can help and advise on any area of property finding and purchases, including buying…

Winning tactics in property negotiation

Understanding the vendor’s motivations is key to bagging a property bargain, say Stacks Property Search, the UK’s longest-running Buying Agency, and have added have added another 2 Ds to the traditional three main drivers of property sales: Death, Debt, Divorce……

How to househunt wisely in Winter

Winter is the best time to househunt in the UK (Why?) but you'll need to take some particular precautions if you're going to do it well.... Wait until the weather’s particularly bleak (snow and ice is ideal), and drag yourself…

A Guide to Sealed Bids

According to a new report from Stacks Property Search & Acquisition, despite low property transaction levels, a significant number of properties are still going to sealed bids. But what are sealed bids? What is the process? And how can we…

5 Websites Full of Properties with the WOW Factor

Whether you are in the market to buy luxury UK property or simply enjoy exploring the world of high-end property, it can be hard to locate the absolute cream of the crop. At Stacks, we find and acquire properties for clients…

The disadvantages of house-hunting online

These days many buyers start their search on the internet rather than carrying out the often-time-consuming task of walking into every relevant estate agent’s office. However, there are disadvantages of house-hunting online and this reliance on the virtual world can…

Property Portal Anorak or serious buyer?

Most property searches start on the internet, but Online is an aid, not a substitute for an exhaustive property search. Buyers that restrict their research to the armchair are likely to fall into the category of chronic searchers, or ‘portal…

A Guide to Buying a Flat or an Apartment

At Stacks, we work with our clients to help them purchase their ideal property, whatever it may be. In this guide to buying a flat or apartment, we will discuss things you should consider before purchasing. Flats and Apartments in…

Off-Market Property – Is It On The Market Or Isn’t It?

Confused by the property phenomenon of "off-market property"? Consider this. An estate agent rings you and asks if you would like to view a property. You ask them to send you the particulars, but there aren't any. You look it…

Tips for Staying Focused During House Hunting: Don’t be a House-Buying Flibbertigibbet

With the myriad of house styling shows and a plethora of online resources, one would think that everyone was wise to the styling tricks that encourage a positive house viewing experience. However, our property finders come across many people who…

How to Calculate the ‘Right Price’ to Pay for a Property

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How do you know when the asking price is the right price? So how do you calculate the “right price” to pay for a property? At Stacks, we specialise in finding properties and negotiating a great asking price. We…

UK House Purchases ~ Chain Reactions

As seen in The Sunday Times 26/3/17 The Return of the Chain ..."What is new, according to James Greenwood, managing director of Stacks Property Search, is that people are househunting without putting their own property on the market. “This is…

How to Tell if a House is Worth the Asking Price

Is the asking price the right price? There’s lots of property on the market that is overpriced. So, how can you tell if a house is worth the asking price? At Stacks we work in the property market day in,…

Resources for Online Property Searching

Once upon a time, the requirements for an extensive property search were a good map, and some seriously robust shoe leather. This was before the birth of the internet and the availability of online property search. Nowadays almost all property…

Is Winter is the best time for househunting?

Why you shouldn’t stop searching for UK Property in Winter. Winter is one of the best times of the year to secure yourself a good property at a great price. However strong the temptation to suspend your search and get…

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When making probably the most important financial decision of your life, it pays to have the right advisors at your side.

Property Finder Service

We search high and low, on the market and off the market, and we keep hunting until we’ve found the right property for you. Next we negotiate the best price and terms on your behalf. And then we make sure you enjoy a hassle-free move.

Downsizing or Resizing

Retirement or semi-retirement is an exciting stage in life. Finding the right home to live in and enjoy it to the full is important. We know that and will do all that we can to understand what you’re looking for… before starting to search. And search we will, until we find the house of your dreams.

Moving from Abroad

Relocating is time consuming and stressful. We regularly work with clients who live abroad. We hunt, short-list, prepare your viewings, and make the search process as easy as possible. We oversee the negotiations, manage the conveyancing, and deal with the headaches, so you can concentrate on other aspects of your move.

Holiday Home Hunt

A holiday home is often an interesting mix of investment and heartfelt connection. You want to use it, but you may well also be keen for others to use it too. We can advise you on what factors to consider in making your decision. And we can then find the perfect holiday home for you to enjoy.

Investing in UK Property

Others say, ‘location, location, location’. We say, ‘location, purpose, price, capital growth, rental returns’… the list goes on. Knowing the market is critical. Local knowledge is key. We ensure all aspects of your investment decision are addressed. Finding, analysing, negotiating, and completing… it’s what we do.

“You showed fantastic attention to detail, anticipated all eventualities, and provided timely and practical help and guidance every step of the way. Above all, you supported me in making my own considered decisions, and I am so grateful to you for all your help in getting me to where I am now!”

“We firmly believe that without Rachel and her skilled negotiation we would not have secured the property.”

“We felt they genuinely wanted to help.”

“Stacks’ performance on this assignment has been absolutely outstanding and more than met my expectations. Her understanding of the brief and the ‘after-find’ service set a standard of professionalism that I have not met before.”

“It is not often that one is pleased to part with money but I can truthfully say that I am on this occasion. You have earned every penny of this cheque and what is more, you have done it with great courtesy and good humour. It has been very pleasant working with you. You really did take most of the stress out of our house hunting.”

“Encouraging me to think creatively about what could work for me.”

“Finding a plot not yet on the market and persuading the developer to enter into an exclusive contract with me to build to my specification.“

“I was impressed by the efficient, kind and courteous service provided by Stacks”

“Stacks were a tremendous help and we would never have found our home without them. She is a lovely person with a great sense of humour which was essential during some of our tricky negotiations“

“You gave a much-valued ‘younger’ perspective on our situation, which was a real asset”

“We found the service extremely helpful and professional at all times”

“I have been delighted with the service I have received from Stacks and will not hesitate to recommend Stacks in the future.”

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