London, UK ( Prfriend ) May 5, 2009 – When acquiring a property in Mayfair, (http://www.mercuryhomesearch.com) Belgravia, Kensington & Chelsea, the majority of buyers make very costly mistakes. These mistakes will cost them time, stress and money. There are seven simple mistakes that make buying the finest home available just about impossible.

Mistake #1 – Relying on estate agents. Most houses and apartments are sold through estate agents. However, buyers need to know how to manage them as you are not their priority.

Mistake #2 – The finest properties rarely reach the open market. If you don’t know how to source “off market” houses and apartments you will miss out on (http://www.mercuryhomesearch.com) Mayfair, Belgravia, Kensington & Chelsea’s most exclusive homes.

Mistake #3 – Failing to negotiate astutely. Most buyers start their property negotiation without a clear plan. This is just one of eight simple negotiation mistakes that will mean that they will not achieve the best terms possible.

Mistake #4 – Poor Preparation. Preparation is dull which is why most prime London property buyers pay no attention to it. This is possibly the number 1 reason they miss out on the best houses and flats in prime central London.

Mistake #5 – Complacency. Agreeing terms is only the beginning of the purchase. Over 25% of property purchases fail once terms have been agreed, causing unnecessary expense and stress.

Mistake #6 – Failing to hone your requirements. This may sound obvious, but many buyers do not have a clearly defined set of criteria before they start the search.

Mistake #7 – Viewing only a small percentage of the market. There are over 100 estate agents in Kensington & Chelsea alone. If you only register with 20 you are immediately handicapping your chances of finding the finest home in London your money can acquire.

Mercury Homesearch (http://www.mercuryhomesearch.com), London’s internationally renowned property search agency, has compiled a free report: “The Seven Most Expensive Mistakes London Property Buyers Make (and how to avoid them)”. This free report is essential reading for anyone considering acquiring luxury flats or houses in Mayfair, Belgravia, Kensington, Chelsea, St John’s Wood and other areas of prime central London. The report and access to further complimentary advice is available at www.londonpropertyexpert.co.uk

Purchasers of Prime London property are also welcome to call Mercury Homesearch on +44 (0) 800 389 4280

Contact:
JEREMY MCGIVERN: +44 (0) 7780 696394
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London, UK ( Prfriend ) April 16, 2009 – The fact that the super rich have myriad choices, and as such have the ability to choose what they want when they want, is a double edged sword. What can seem like ultimate freedom can become a source of stress, confusion and worry – Are they making an error in choice? Are they even seeing the best options available? How can they possibly reduce the overwhelming number of choices? These issues can be reduced by some simple everyday decisions.

Points to be considered are:

• The single most important issue for wealthy individuals.
• How they deal with the overwhelming number of choices they face.
• Why the super-rich are underwhelmed by most businesses.
• Why most companies do not deserve their business.
• What the super-rich really want.

“As someone who interacts on a very personal level with wealthy individuals during such a personal time as house hunting I get to see how the effects of having an overwhelming number of choices impacts the super rich,” says Jeremy McGivern, an authority on the issues facing many high net worth individuals and Managing Director of the internationally renowned property search agency, Mercury Homesearch.

Jeremy McGivern, as well as helping the super-rich acquire anything they want by reducing the sheer complexity of choice while house hunting, has been featured in numerous publications including The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Sunday Times and Spear’s Wealth Management Survey. He understands unique issues facing high net worth individuals and is happy to share information that will help them make the correct choice for their individual needs. For more information and to contact Jeremy to schedule an interview call +44 (0) 7780 696394.

Contact:
JEREMY MCGIVERN: +44 (0) 7780 696394
[email protected]

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London, UK ( Prfriend ) March 13, 2009 – The Super Rich do not trawl property websites in the hope of finding their dream home, because they know that the finest residences in London rarely reach the open market. Instead they have to use more intelligent methods to ensure that they see the finest homes within their criteria.

“The owners of the London’s most sought after homes do not want them displayed on the internet or even have sales brochures drawn up” says Jeremy McGivern, founder of the internationally renowned property search agency, (http://www.mercuryhomesearch.com) Mercury Homesearch. “Our clients also like to know that they are acquiring a property that is not readily available to the average buyer.”

If you and your readers would like to learn:

•    Why London’s finest homes never reach the open market.

•    The worst mistake you can make when trying to gain access to these properties.

•    Four proven ways to source elusive “Off Market” properties.

•    What you absolutely must do to ensure you are allowed to view these properties.

•    How buying off-market properties will affect the negotiations.

•    What you need to do to ensure the smooth purchase of an “off market” property.

For more information, please contact Jeremy McGivern on +44 (0) 7780 696394. Jeremy McGivern has featured in numerous publications including The (http://www.mercuryhomesearch.com) Financial Times, The Times, The Daily Telegraph and Spear’s Wealth Management Survey.

Contact:
JEREMY MCGIVERN: +44 (0) 7780 696394
[email protected]

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London, UK ( Prfriend ) February 17, 2009 – The green shoots of recovery have apparently been sighted. January house prices were up 1.3% according to Halifax. “Gazumping” is back according to various newspapers. Should cash rich buyers pounce in this “window of opportunity” before house prices take off again?

“Unfortunately, many wealthy buyers may find this a window of opportunity in which to lose a lot of money” says Jeremy McGivern, Managing Director of the internationally renowned property search agency, (http://www.mercuryhomesearch.com) Mercury Homesearch. “Buying just because the market is cheaper than it was does not make it value. I could have bought the FTSE at 5100 in July 2008 – a 23% discount to the peak. We all know what happened after that.”

The property market is a different beast to the stock market. However, whether you are buying London’s finest residences as a home or as an investment, you must make sure you are making an astute decision.

Jeremy can show your readers:

•    Why the majority of advice and statistics on property are useless.
•    Why the market is rigged against buyers.
•    11 questions buyers must ask themselves before they decide to look for a property.
•    3 proven methods for finding the best property within your criteria.
•    The simplest way for buyers to tell if they are about to make an expensive mistake.
•    The single most effective negotiating tactic which will give buyers the biggest reward.
•    What buyers have to do if they want to buy successfully.

For more information please contact Jeremy McGivern on +44 (0) 7780 696394.

Jeremy has featured in numerous publications including The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Times, The Daily Telegraph and Spear’s Wealth Management Survey.

Contact:
JEREMY MCGIVERN: +44 (0) 7780 696394
[email protected]

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London, UK ( Prfriend ) February 09, 2009 -The majority of the articles written on the property crash seem to be devoted to predictions of how far the property market will fall and when the nadir will occur.

“Unfortunately, they are all totally missing the point,” says Jeremy McGivern, Managing Director of the internationally renowned property search agency, Mercury Homesearch . “Consequently, those waiting for the bottom of the market will miss the best opportunities and will end up chasing their tails.”

Jeremy can tell your readers:

•    Why waiting for the bottom of the market is an act of rank futility.
•    Why relying on the detailed statistics printed every week is the biggest mistake buyers can make.
•    Why the market is irrelevant.
•    The most important question prospective buyers must ask themselves.
•    The simplest way to tell if a property is overpriced.
•    What buyers have to do if they want to buy successfully.
•    The basic negotiating tactic which will give them the biggest reward.

For more information the please contact Jeremy McGivern on +44 (0) 7780 696394.

Jeremy has featured in numerous publications including The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Times, The Daily Telegraph and Spear’s Wealth Management Survey.

Contact:
JEREMY MCGIVERN: +44 (0) 7780 696394
[email protected]

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