Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I employ Liberty Home Finders to locate my perfect home? With our contacts and local knowledge we are frequently able to source great properties that never officially come on to the market - giving you a massive advantage over other buyers. Liberty Home Finders also provide a valuable service if you are relocating to the area, don't have the time or simply don't want to undertake the lengthy processes of registering, searching, sifting, sorting and visiting properties. We do all that for you and you can then visit a select few properties that fulfil your requirements.

How do you differ from estate agents?

We act solely for you, the purchaser. Unlike estate agents, we are not paid by the vendors, so we have no vested interest in selling particular properties. We find out what you want, then we go about searching for your property as though we were choosing a home for ourselves.

Although estate agents do a good job marketing the properties on their books, they have no reason to favour you over all the other buyers who are looking for similar properties. Since we work exclusively for you, we regularly contact estate agents to ensure we are the first to find out about new instructions - often before the details are printed.

Will I save money on my purchase?

Purchasers often find that using a property search agent offers them an advantage when it comes to negotiating the price. Becoming a client of Liberty Home Finders ensures that you will be taken seriously by estate agents and vendors and it may give you the edge if several buyers are after the same property.

We will also negotiate the purchase price for you if you wish.

What area do you cover?

Liberty Home Finders locates property in Sussex and the areas of Surrey that are outside the M25.

Should I sell my property before I employ your services?

That depends whether you are relying on the sale of your property to fund your purchase. The property market can move very fast, so you need to be in a position to make an offer quickly.

How long will you search on my behalf?

Your registration fee covers Liberty Home Finders' property search services for 6 months. In the unlikely event that you have not found a suitable property within that time, we may negotiate an extended search period.

What price range do you cover?

We can search for all types of property and have no minimum or maximum price bracket, but there is a minimum Success Fee of £3,000 for property purchase and £1,500 for rental.

We are retiring to the area - can you help?

Of course. We are happy to help with all aspects of your retirement to Sussex or Surrey - just contact us with your requirements.

What happens if I decide not to purchase or rent a property after all?

Once we have your instructions, we immediately start the search. The registration fee covers some of our costs and is non-refundable. If you have a temporary hold-up due to unforeseen circumstances, please notify us in writing and we will suspend our search temporarily and start again when you are in a position to proceed.