Clark King is an independent search and acquisitions property consultancy in South West London, using our expertise and extensive network of contacts to secure the perfect property for you at the best possible price. Clark King has sourced, negotiated and secured for their clients private residential and rental investment properties, and in many cases, before the property has come to the open market. Whether you are looking for a home or an investment, to buy or to rent, we ensure we understand your needs and then fulfil them. Use our expertise to your advantage.
Why use Clark King Property Finders?
Buying a property can and should be a positive and exciting experience, but all too often it can turn into a frustrating and painful nightmare. Our objective is to make sure your experience is the right one. We will guide you through every step from first considering a purchase or rental through to collecting your keys, in a timely and cost effective fashion.We have over 20 years of experience in the London property market.
We are completely independent, working solely on behalf of purchasers.
Our skills and experience in negotiation enable us to secure the best possible terms for clients.
We save our clients valuable time by ensuring they only see appropriate properties on efficient property tours.
We regularly source off market properties and push for first access to the latest properties coming to the market.
Our in depth research enables you to make a fully informed decision.
Our expertise ensures you maximize the return on your investment and achieve optimum capital growth. We offer a bespoke and personal service going the extra mile for our clients.
Process
Initial Briefing
Whenever possible we will arrange a face to face meeting so we can ensure absolute accuracy of your personal brief and fully
understand your requirements. At this stage we advise on: which areas might suit you best, the different types of property
available, what is obtainable for your budget or what the budget should be to ensure your needs are met.
Sourcing Property
Our agency relationships have been established over years of consistent contact. This means the moment a desirable property
comes to the market we know about it and get you through the door, first. Some of the most sought after properties in London and
across the country never come to the open market and many of the properties we acquire for clients are these elusive 'off market'
properties.
Preview & Report
After compiling a comprehensive selection of possibilities we view all properties on your behalf to establish accurately which
are the most appropriate. Having previewed as many properties as necessary, we provide detailed feedback to the client to
agree which are appropriate for viewing.
Tours & Objective Advice
We arrange time efficient property tours to fit in with your busy schedule providing transportation if necessary. We accompany
all viewings and give objective advice as to the pros and cons of each property. We advise on: local amenities and transport
links, costs of improvement works where necessary, potential income from the property, and extension possibilities.
Negotiating Terms
We have years of agency experience, so we know just how the other side works. Our seasoned negotiators will agree the
best possible terms for you - not only on price, but timescales, conditions, fixtures and fittings etc.
Exchange and Completion
Approximately one in three sales falls through in the UK, so our task is far from over once we have secured an agreement
for your property. Throughout the process we stay in contact with agents, solicitors, surveyors, and financial advisors
to ensure exchange of contracts as quickly as possible.
After Purchase Service
We will meet you at the property to hand over the keys, but our service doesn't stop there. We can help with moving in,
gaining planning permissions, project managing building works, finding suitable tenants, property management - whatever you need.
Off Market Property
'Off Market Property' is a term which is over used in our industry and all too often inaccurately but when a property is
genuinely off market there are obvious advantages to the purchaser.
At Clark King we put a great deal of our time into making the contacts and forging the relationships which can genuinely bring these opportunities about. Off market properties come to us in many different ways:
- The agent who knows a property is coming to the market later that month or year but gets us the one off viewing now for our buyer.
- The interior designer who has nearly finished their work on a property that they know is going to hit the market soon.
- The existing client who wants to sell discreetly through us.
These are just a few examples of the many types of people who bring us off market opportunities and we take pride in making sure we explore every avenue and contact that could prove fruitful for a client. For decades some of the finest properties in London have changed hands without ever coming to the open market and this is becoming more and more common.
The advantages of finding an appropriate property that is not on the open market are obvious. Competition is seriously reduced or eliminated all together allowing for optimum negotiation for the client and avoiding a bidding scenario. For our investors and developer clients the majority of property we source for them is off market or discreetly marketed. The benefits of these opportunities are not just to the bank balance. It is hard to put a value on securing that perfect home; the kind of property which so rarely comes to the market and that you would never know about if hoping for it appear on the world wide web.
Client Feedback
Lisa King helped us with a search for an investment property in the Northcote Road area. Using her in depth knowledge of the area and her contacts in the business she was able to guide us through all the necessary procedures until we finally found a lovely flat which is now rented out and bringing in an income. Lisa was at all times extremely professional and it was her encouragement and enthusiasm that enabled us to take the plunge and make this investment and without her we would probably still be scouring the estate agents now.
Dominic and Harriet Everest
How We Work
Clark King offer a truly personal, efficient and effective alternative to working directly with architects and contractors.
We understand that you want to stay in control of the project; but you're probably short of time and need someone you can trust to bring your vision to life - on time, and on budget.
With so much uncertainty about the financial status of many construction companies, it is wise to preserve as much control as possible. Andrew Clark's construction and management methods allow you to remain in control of all aspects of the project from design and specification through to sub contractor appointment and cost management, all of which remains totally transparent throughout.
Choosing this route ensures that you are getting true personal service, avoiding paying for overheads, unnecessary mark-ups and contractors who might have conflicting interests.
We only use tried and trusted professionals along with established manufacturers so you benefit from long established working relationships all with a common goal.
And because 100% of our work comes through recommendations you can be sure that the success of your project is as important to us as it is to you.
About Us
Andrew has always enjoyed solving problems and working closely with clients to bring their ideas to life.
His love for the world of construction began in the fast and cutting edge environment of retail interiors. Twenty four years ago he formed his own shop-fitting company and was lucky enough to work with some of the world's top designers to create truly innovative interiors.
And he saw firsthand the migration of these ideas from retail spaces to the contemporary residential living spaces that we are familiar with today.
Realising the requirement for individual, high quality interiors in the emerging residential market, he co-founded a bespoke development company, "Venture Development" that successfully sourced, designed and created many homes in South West London and Surrey. His company quickly became recognised for producing the modern lifestyle home, including the Kinsella Gardens, Wimbledon development of 9 luxury homes which set new standards for new build luxury homes in the Millennium.
Since 2005, Andrew has been using his skill and experience to carry out property search, bespoke new build and high end refurbishment projects for his clients. His ability to unlock the potential of a property and his understanding of visual connections and architectural simplicity have proved highly popular and effective in delivering the right product for investors, developers and home owners alike.
Client Testimonials
Client Testimonials
Right from my first meeting, I knew I was doing the right thing by hiring Andrewy to be my Project Manager. He listened to my ideas about what I wanted to do with my full renovation project and totally understood what I was looking for in both his role and the look and feel I wanted for my house. I had a full time job so didn't have the time to manage builders as well as source everything I needed, let alone handle all the other stressful things that happen during a refurbishment including all the areas that a layman like myself would not have the experience to know was required in a refurbishment project. He gave me the confidence I needed to take on a full refurbishment, knowing that I was leaving it in his very capable hands, taking all the stress out of the project for me on a daily basis.
The service he provided was excellent, he managed everything from the architect, structural engineer, party wall surveyor, quotes for different builders and sourcing the kind of products I wanted for the house at trade prices, as well as being on site regularly to monitor every stage of the building process, making sure the builders were doing what they were meant to be doing in the time frames we had set out for them. We had regular meetings where we would discuss what stage the project was at, choices that were required from me and a regular update on costings, so I fully understood where my money was being spent.
With his wealth of experience he has some fantastic design ideas and with his 100% hands on commitment to my project I could not have been more pleased with the result and the journey throughout the process. Andrew did an amazing job for me and I would strongly recommend him to anyone.
Alison Craske
35 Wakehurst Road
SW11
I met Andrew in 1997 when I bought my first house from him. Since then, I have bought two further houses from Andrew, and most recently, he was the Project Manager for me when we built a new holiday home in Cornwall. As evidenced by the fact that I am a repeat customer of his, I have no hesitation in recommending Andrew and have done so on many occasions to close friends. What I think is unique about his service is that he combines in-depth technical knowledge of all aspects of construction with excellent experience of the planning process, and a strong eye for design. He is very detail orientated which is crucial, as it is sometimes the smallest things that can make the finished product exceptional. Andrew is a very amiable guy and is a pleasure to work with. Importantly, he is very realistic about what it takes to finish a project and he manages expectations very well . This results in very few surprises, which is quite rare in the building trade. Lastly, he has access to outstanding tradesman, who produce very high quality work, and are unobtrusive and polite, which is very important to me as I have a young family.
Nick & Jane Holtby
I would recommend Andrew Clark without reservation to anybody considering a building project.
From the outset, with a good understanding of construction, Andy was able to come up with some very imaginative ideas for changing the layout of our house that we had not considered. Once the plan was developed, Andy was very diligent in helping choose the fittings and finishes having a creative mind and a good network of familiar suppliers. We proceeded to take the family abroad for 3 months over Christmas, leaving Andy to start the project and deliver us back a finished home. I felt incredibly comfortable that Andy was a safe pair of hands, he worked well with all the sub contractors, solved problems without concerning me unless absolutely necessary and finished the project to a very tight time scale.
Throughout Andy had an amazing eye for detail and fully understands the quality finish that a high end project needs. We arrived home to even find our fridge had been stocked with food!
Despite being paid after completion, Andy maintained contact in the weeks after to sort out the small snagging issues that remained. He is a class act, creative, patient, diligent, and a perfectionist. Equally important, he is friendly and a pleasure to work with.
Jason & Lauren Mackay
"Having had one very unhappy refurbishment experience we were initially reluctant to undertake another extensive project.
Good friends recommended Andrew and his approach made the world of difference. He worked closely with us throughout to make the process as painless as possible; leaving us with the home that we wanted, completed on time, on brief, and to an exceptionally high standard.
We have happily recommended Clark King to friends and colleagues alike."
Charlotte & Oliver Duff
Wimbledon
"Andrew built our house 12 years ago, so when we needed to expand and adjust our home to suit our family we were delighted to discover that Andrew was now available to help us through the project.
With an interest in architecture and a clear idea of what we wanted to achieve, we were keen to get personally involved in the day to day site activities. From the initial design and feasibility right through to the final snagging, Andrew and his team advised and delivered a quality solution and finish, rising to every challenge with a positive and creative approach.
At the outset we were promised involvement, transparency, and a quality project that would be delivered on time and on brief. We're delighted to say that's what we got!
The finished product really did exceed our expectations and we would recommend Clark King very highly indeed".
Nick & Kristina Simmons
Wimbledon
Contact
| Andrew Clark | Lisa King |
| +44 (0) 7768 891866 | +44(0) 7721 954433 |
| andy@clarkking.co.uk | lisa@clarkking.co.uk |
| +44 (0) 7768 891866 | andy@clarkking.co.uk | ©Andrew Clark 2013. All rights Reserved. |