Q: Can I choose more than one area and more than one dwelling type in my Buyer's Requirements?

Absolutely.

Q: When can I expect to find my perfect home?

This depends on your Requirements. If you are looking for something very unique, it might take longer to find. Once you've filled in a Buyer's Requirements, Sherlock Homes (SHERLOCK HOMES) posts it on a centralised portal so that potential sellers can read it. We will drive traffic to the SHERLOCK HOMES website constantly in order that a maximum number of sellers see your Requirements and respond accordingly. Our advanced software programme analyses buyers' requirements and sellers' specs in order to find a match. As soon as suitable matches are identified by the system, a more detailed, personalised analysis takes place. Only when suitable matches are found, does SHERLOCK HOMES contact you to discuss viewing prospective dream homes. Should the system find no matches, SHERLOCK HOMES will alert you. We endeavour to continue our search for your dream home for up to six months, after which we will discontinue our search.

Q: What if Sherlock Homes cannot find my match?

This is unlikely. SHERLOCK HOMES does not simply look at what is on our database; instead, we post your exact requirements on an extensive network of databases.

Q: How often should I expect to hear from SHERLOCK HOMES?

SHERLOCK HOMES will update you bimonthly, if not more regularly. Essentially, it depends on how quickly the sellers respond to your Requirements.

Q: Will SHERLOCK HOMES help me find a mortgage?

We recommend a number of bond originators. Please click on the Bond Originator button on our home page and the follow instructions.

Q: Will SHERLOCK HOMES assist me with the process of a private sale?

SHERLOCK HOMES is essentially an introductions service – our role is to introduce suitable buyers to sellers and once we have achieved that, we leave the rest to the parties involved.  However, we are happy to recommend, and direct you to, a number of reputable legal and/or financial advisors and answer any questions you may have.

Q: I'd like to move in to my new home and renovate it while I'm in. Can you advise who I should speak to?

On our home page, click on the Our Renovations button on the right-hand side. This should give you some guidance.

Q: Will my details remain confidential, as I do not want to be hassled by arbitrary sellers and agents?

Your privacy is respected entirely. Only SHERLOCK HOMES has access to you private information, which remains on our database. We do not share our database with any other parties, as we are aware that these types of databases can be abused.

Q: What does a buyer pay SHERLOCK HOMES for these services?

Nothing. Sellers pay us a one-percent introduction fee (one percent of the final selling price).