Off-market

Buying Off-Market Property: Due Diligence When the Legal Pack Is Incomplete

Off-market acquisitions - property transactions that take place outside the formal estate agency and auction markets - are a significant part of the UK investment landscape. They are sourced through direct approaches to owners, property sourcing agents, solicitor and accountant networks, probate relationships and professional contacts. They frequently offer the prospect of acquiring at below the headline market price, avoiding competitive bidding and accessing properties that would otherwise not come to market.