Property Buying Agent
Manchester
If you’re looking to buy an investment property and want an independent opinion.
I’ll tell you exactly what I think.
Not what I’m being paid to sell that week..
Manchester is overflowing with property opportunities.
And everyone is selling the latest hotspot.
Oh, and in case you needed any more help, you can always jump on that free webinar to learn the latest strategy. All for £997.
You're quickly down a rabbit hole, relying on information from the same people trying to sell you the deal.
It's time you had someone sitting on your side of the table.
Someone to be your eyes and ears on the ground, so you can tell the difference between a good investment and a sales pitch.
If that's what you're looking for, I can help.
I’m Alastair Nightingale
I spent 15 years as a financial adviser before moving into property back in 2019.
And talk about being released into the wild.
As a financial adviser, I spent years sitting exams just to become qualified to give advice.
And even then, you couldn't sell an investment willy-nilly without it being scrutinised by someone who loved sitting in a darkened room making sure it was all compliant.
But with property?
Well, you just need to hit your sales target.
I know because I spent a short time working for one of those property investment companies, selling off-plan developments and "government-backed" deals.
I didn't last very long.
I discovered my title as a “sales consultant” was a little misleading because we weren't there to give rounded advice — we were there to get the sale.
But I'd built my career on explaining the risks as well as the rewards, so suddenly having to sell someone on just the upside of a property was a struggle.
I'm much happier helping someone than trying to fit a round peg into a square hole.
You’ve decided you want to invest in property, so…
You call a couple of estate agents and either get a vanilla response about where you should buy , or you're still waiting for them to return your call.
So you turn to a property sourcer hoping to get access to exclusive, off-market deals.
But then you find yourself doing the due diligence yourself because the brochure is a little light on what you need to make an informed decision.
And when you do see something you like, you have to move quickly before another investor on the list beats you to it.
Meanwhile, your inbox and social media keep throwing even more opportunities at you.
So you end up hesitating because the last thing you want is to buy something that turns out to be a dud.
How I work
I only work with a small number of clients at any one time, so I'm searching for your property, not finding a deal and sending it to a database of investors.
That means you're always first in line.
And I don't limit the search to "off-market" deals just because they sound more exclusive. I'll look at what's on the market, speak directly to agents and owners, and uncover off-market opportunities where it makes sense.
The aim is to find the right property, wherever it happens to come from.
So here’s how we’ll get there:
Get clear
Figure out what makes sense for your life, risk tolerance, and money - so we can focus on the right opportunities from the start.
Be your eyes and ears
Provide you with all the information and research needed to feel comfortable buying a property.
See it through
Handle the firefighting that usually comes with getting a deal over the line.
Some (slightly) biased words…
“We had a very challenging transaction due to delays with solicitors, and because of the sensitive nature of the sale there was genuine risk of the seller pulling out. Communication was key throughout, and Alastair was proactive to keep things moving so we could complete the purchase.”
— M Lawson, Head of Portfolio Investments, HSPG
“We were regularly presented with off-market opportunities unique to Alastair, not deals being circulated by multiple agents. The research behind each opportunity was always thorough and well presented.”
— G Sandy, Land Buyer, Henderson Homes
“Alastair understood our position clearly from the start and was transparent throughout the process. Honest, sincere, professional, and someone we would happily work with again.”
— A Hajee, Investor, Manchester
“Alastair doesn’t sugar-coat things like other sourcing agents. He tells you upfront everything you need to know, which gave us real peace of mind as overseas investors.
— Nora Liu, Investor, Hong Kong
“We had a few dramatic hiccups during a hectic purchase process, but Alastair stayed calm, responsive, and focused on solving problems throughout.”
— Emily So, Investor, Hong Kong
Before you jump in…
a few things to know.
You need to have funds available so we can move quickly when the right opportunity lands
I don’t pursue “20% below market value” deals - aka unicorn deals
I don’t project manage refurbs or rental properties.
This is best suited to investors taking a long-term approach to building a portfolio.
The focus is on finding the right opportunity…
…not just getting a deal over the line.
Pricing
£500 per month retainer
This covers ongoing research, viewings, analysis, and all the fun that comes with getting a deal over the line.
Plus,
Acquisition fee from £2,000
Based on your requirements and the complexity of the search. Payable on exchange of contracts.
How long will it take?
Every search is different, but I’d normally expect it to take at least 3 months.
Sometimes the right opportunity is available and we can move quickly.
Other times we need to take a more strategic approach, which may involve approaching agents and owners directly to uncover opportunities that aren’t openly marketed.
Either way, we’ll agree what you’re looking to buy and how we’ll go about it before we begin.
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