Overseas property company offers unique free homefinder service

A home in the sun is an achievable desire with more UK residents than ever before, with the number of people owning a second home abroad growing to a staggering 800,000 at the end of 2006 – a four-fold increase over the last two years!

That is why Preston Bennett & Stone based in Stanmore, Middlesex have set up their new Overseas Division in association with Unique Living, specialising in properties in The Algarve, Costa del Sol, Southern Cyprus, the French Riviera, Majorca and Menorca.
Unique Living are one of Europe’s leading independent property specialists, working with a well-established network of estate agents and developers in these selected locations. As members of the Federation of Overseas Property Developers, Agents and Consultants (FOPDAC), they operate under the very highest standards of professionalism and business ethics.

“We are setting a new benchmark in helping clients find the right home for themselves,” explained Robert Stone, Director of Preston Bennett & Stone. “The emphasis is very much on ‘home finding’, rather than just marketing specific developments, as is common to many other companies.”

This Home Finder Service is what makes the difference – and it is entirely free! The company will successfully match individual properties to the very specific needs of their clients through their long-term local contacts and detailed knowledge of the local property scene in each location. Many of the properties that could be considered also include private local sales, not available on the general market.

“Our unique bespoke approach is one that has paid handsome dividends to clients wanting to relocate or retire abroad, to find a holiday home or just a second residence in a more predictable and pleasant climate,” said Serge Cowan, Managing Director of Unique Living. “We are exceptionally pleased to be entering this working relationship with Preston Bennett & Stone, who have an unrivalled track-record in the local property scene and in delivering the very highest standards of client service.”

Local knowledge is also vital when it comes to providing good, solid, reliable, current and independent advice on any aspect of living or moving abroad – part of the all-round service that clients of the new Overseas Division can take advantage of. Indeed, local knowledge on the ground is a major factor in not only helping narrow down the selection of properties offered but also in helping clients find their way around.

The new Overseas Division of Preston Bennett & Stone therefore offers a range of skills, expertise and reliable locally-based professionals at all stages of the buying process, including legal services, financial advisers – especially if a mortgage needs to be considered - foreign currency transfers, overseas banking, travel options – especially if visits are to be made to a short-list of properties - home insurance, healthcare, removals etc.

“We are committed to providing our clients with the most comprehensive and reliable service in relation to all overseas property matters in our selected locations. We are confident that through our association with Unique Living we will help clients to buy the home of their dreams smoothly and enjoy living in it to the full,” concluded Robert Stone.

For more information, visit pbsoverseas.co.uk.