SimplyBuy
Finding a Property
Buying a Property
Renovating a Property
Transaction Service
Property Sourcing
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We will take a full property requirement brief from the customer
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We will run continuous live searches to identify properties that match that brief
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The customer controls the acceptance or rejection of all properties
Negotiating
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Once a property has been accepted by the customer, we will:
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Negotiate an offer to purchase the property
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Attend an initial site visit
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Carry out a digital survey of the property
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Prepare a detailed works specification
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Conveyancing & Surveys
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Once an offer has been accepted, we will:
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Before incurring costs, undertake a high-level review of titles and leases (if applicable)
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Manage all agent and vendor enquiries
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Instruct conveyancers or solicitors
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Solicitors conduct “red flag” review
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Instruct building surveys
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All surveys, searches and legal reports will be held in property specific data room
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Exchange & Completion
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Once all property due diligence is complete, a Report on Title (ROT) will be prepared
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We will prepare a full due diligence summary addressing key issues and mitigations
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The ROT will be available for the customer to sign off ahead of exchange
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A financial completion statement will be available for the customer to approve
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Solicitors will request funds to be transferred from the customer to complete the purchase
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Admin and Finance
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Real-time project delivery monitoring
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Real time budget monitoring
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Streamlined administration of all invoicing and funding drawdown
Project Management Service
Set-up & Agreeing Standards & Processes
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Agree minimum specification standards with customer
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Agree content of digital Property Handover Packs
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Agree contractor invoice payment terms and processing with customer’s finance team
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Onboard council compliance team
Post-Purchase/Pre-works
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Review commissioned property survey reports (EICR, EPC, CP12, FRA, Asbestos)
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Record all meter readings and locations
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Update all utility records
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Change main entrance locks and install key safes
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Carry out a digital survey – 3D virtual tour and measured floor plan
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Carry out check-in video
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Finalise Work Specification to meet customer's minimum standard and final contract sum
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Kitchen design and ordering (as required)
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Collate regulatory documentation to ensure approval to start works (e.g. freeholder consent)
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Contractor induction and onboarding
Works
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Validate and appoint contractors
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Project manage and coordinate programme of works with contractors
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Track and approve variations and manage budgets and contingencies
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Approve Practical Completion with contractor and document and close all snagging items
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Digital Handover Packs
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Check-out video survey
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Electric socket tester video
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Post-works digital survey - 3D virtual tour
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EICR, EPC, CP12, FRA, Asbestos
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Provide tagged keys on site
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Closing meter reads
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Digital copies of warranties and new appliance’s user guides
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Manage 12-months defective works guarantee
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3-year inclusive repairs and maintenance (additional cost applies)
Admin and Finance
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Real-time project delivery monitoring
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Real time budget monitoring
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Administration of contractor invoices collated into regular payment runs