OUR History

Acquire Estate Agents Limited is part of The Acquire Group.

The Acquire Group Partnership has over 10 years of property acquisition, disposal and management experience within the UK and Europe.

Acquire Estate Agents limited is The Acquire Group’s Estate Agency arm. The company registered at Companies House, has been trading since 2005 and is run and managed by co-founders of the Limited Liability Company and Equity Partners and financed entirely and part owned by The Acquire Group. With many years, buying, selling, letting and managing our private clients properties throughout the UK and Europe, we are in an excellent position to provide one of the best services in the Industry. We are fluent in the Law, Financing and Management and will apply due diligence to all our clients’ needs and requirements.

Our current Team in Battersea Park Road have lived and worked in the area for at least a combined 20 years and know the Area Battersea/Clapham/Wandsworth/Balham extremely well. We can advise all our clients and applicants not only about Properties, but also about schools, restaurants, bars places to see etc... We love the South West of London, and would be more than happy to give you good tips for this area.

OUR Mission: HIGH STANDARDS AT REALISTIC PRICES

The core mechanics of our business:

Good Office Visibility (on a very prominent road)
Years of Estate Agency Experience
Years of Construction and Development Experiences
Strong Marketing and Advertising Budget
Creative and Artistic in all our advertising
Superb Website(s)
Registered with all the major Internet Portals
Long Opening Hours (see our opening times)
7 Days-a-Week Viewings
All Viewings Accompanied
Excellent Customer Service
No compromises anywhere…

Objectives:

ONE

SAY NO TO EXTORTIONATE FEES

We don’t charge extortionate commission to “introduce” a prospective buyer or tenant. We believe that 5% to Let or 1% to Sale arereasonable. These rates will remain as such. This is not a one-off promotional offer. The introduction of a prospective applicant is not rocket-science, but does it justify the fees? A solicitor trains for 7 years post A-levels to become qualified; their average fee is about £500 but an Agent can charge in excess of £5000 for the same transaction! Is this justified? Our services and standards will always be our strenghts, and at our core, we are Estate Agents who are excellent at selling or letting all our clients' property.

TWO

SAY NO TO STEALTH ADMINISTRATION FEES

We don’t charge “stealth” administration fees (which could be up to £375 to print a few letters). If you are to instruct any agent, it is worth knowing exactly what “other” charges they may charge! Stealth charges include up to £375 to draft a pre-printed Tenancy Agreement and various other add-ons, as well as penalties (normally at the end of a Tenancy). We believe in complete transparency! We only charge 5% (+VAT) for Lettings and 1% (+VAT) for Sales. Nothing more... and this is also based on a NO SALE NO FEE service.

THREE

LOBBY FOR CHANGE

We don’t believe in the “elite” members only associations currently, proclaiming to regulate the industry. Associations are generally created by Estate Agents, and not a professional government body. And to join, an extortionate membership fee is levied… as well as annual renewal fees and add-ons etc… These fees are possibly there for the benefit of its founders and not necessary the industry or the public. (NB: We are not against them but we don't 100% believe in them).

We are lobbying for proper legislation and government regulation. Regulatory bodies such as FSA (Financial Services Authority) and the Law Society are government regulatory bodies for the financial and legal industries respectively. As part of the service industry, we strongly believe that the government should set up a committee or regulatory body to legislate the Estate Agency Industry, to include mandatory Licences and Indemnity Liability Insurance.

We are part of the OEA.