It all started from Instagram and a snake!

Wiltshire

Richard Scrope
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The Brief

Returning from South Africa

Dr and Mrs M had just returned to the UK after living in Africa for 25 years.  Shortly after they had rented a house Mrs M saw a photo of me wrestling a snake out of our utility room on Instagram and she got in touch.  We very quickly worked out some friends in common as well as a shared love of Africa. They asked me to find them a pretty four-to-five-bedroom house with nice outdoor space within commuting distance from King Edwards School in Bath where their children had just started.

How we helped

Not just about price!

When any expat returns home getting back on the property ladder can be a daunting experience especially when you have been away for such a long time.  Outside of the actual property search this brief was more about help and guidance.  We were the first party through to door to the property, but it was right at the peak of the frenzied activity in 2021 so the vendor wanted to proceed with a best and final bid.  Between us we formulated a plan the clients were happy with and submitted the bid, we ended up securing it being the 3rd highest bidder, it’s not always about the money!  Our assistance didn’t end there, we proceeded to introduce them to a suitable mortgage broker, surveyor and architect.

Richard says

"This was a fantastic search for some kindred spirits who will likely remain friends for a long time yet. Our mutual love of Africa meant we developed a great working relationship very quickly. They were great clients that spoke their minds which made dialling in on what they were after very easy. A solid strategy going into the best and finals gave them confidence and proved money doesn’t always talk the loudest."

Our client says

"Moving to a new area in a country that hasn’t been home for 25 years, with two tween/teen children is not easy – even less so in the middle of a pandemic. Getting a home is said to be one of the most stressful things you can do. We had almost all that stress removed by Richard who really has been exceptional and has gone several extra miles for us. Not only did he find us the perfect house – after showing us some other very nice ones and very quickly determining what we actually wanted/needed – but he sorted out every other service or provider we needed. There is absolutely no doubt in our minds that without Richard we would still be looking, that he found places we would never have seen, and that he acted as an outstanding advisor, kept us on the right path and treated us much more as friends than clients. We have no hesitation in recommending Richard and JM Chase and would happily talk to anyone who finds themselves in the same position we were in before we got our home."
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Richard Scrope

+44 (0) 7983 626761
Richard is based in Bath from where he find houses for clients in the city itself, Wiltshire, Dorset and North...
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