Sample Homesearch Programme

UKRS will:

• Telephone you, wherever you are in the world for a preliminary conversation about housing and school requirements, plus any other queries you have;
• E-mail a questionnaire to you with information on rental or sale prices, neighbourhoods, schools, utility costs, etc;
• Provide you with an information pack of maps, books and materials especially prepared for you;
• Discuss housing types; areas that make sense for you in terms of work, schools, and special needs;
• Look realistically at your budget/allowance and what it can achieve in differing locations;
• Make appointments and accompany you on visits to schools;
• Drive you to several areas and show you different types of housing;
• Contact every estate agent who may have a suitable property for you, select the best using your criteria, and arrange viewing in logical order (we usually contact 25-40 agents; sometimes as many as 80);
• Give you an itinerary for each viewing day with a brief description of the properties to be seen;
• Take you to see the properties, help you evaluate what you see and relate it to work, transportation, schools, shopping, etc.;
• When a property is chosen, submit the offer and negotiate the best price;
• Pay close attention to the preparation and signing of your tenancy agreement;
• See that utilities and telephone are transferred to your name;
• Ensure an accurate inventory check is made;
• Post a pack of local information to you after you move in.

Furthermore

UKRS do not stop working for you once we have helped you to find a new home. Our settling in service assigns you a personal counsellor to help you in your new neighbourhood, advise you of local services such as supermarkets, restaurants, leisure facilities and local doctors and dentists. This service will help you feel at home as soon as possible.