Questions & Answers

Are you a building company? Could you advise me how to…?

No, we are private developers. This means we bring the whole shebang together: landowner, finance, design, planning and legal expertise, the builder, marketing, negotiation and sale. We always sub-contract the build.

What is a shebang?

Depending upon the context: a rough rural hut or dwelling; a fun way to say “thing”; something in its entirety; or hashtag and exclamation mark written consecutively in computer code, meaning “execute”.

Don’t worry, we won’t execute anybody.

Do you consider projects outside of London and the South-East of England?

Yes. However, it depends upon the scale and viability of the project. Let us take a look first.

Please use our email facility on the Contact Us page to upload a picture of the land or property/properties, plus their address and your outline proposal. You will receive a swift reply and, whether or not we take it forward, it won’t have cost you anything to ask and we promise to maintain strict confidentiality.

I think I’ve spotted a local development opportunity. Are you interested?

Absolutely. You might have sufficient capital but not the (huge amounts of seasoned) know-how to realise it. You might have little capital but have inside knowledge or a cunning plan. You might have a large bill to pay, a pension deficit, private school fees or residential nursing care to fund. You might not want to use equity release or a loan, preferring a tax-free lump sum while retaining full ownership of a family home.

Whatever your circumstances, young or old, you don’t have to own it to benefit. We’ll simply judge your idea on its merits.

Please use our email facility on the Contact Us page to upload a picture of the land or property/properties, plus their address and your outline proposal. You will receive a swift reply and, whether or not we take it forward, it won’t have cost you anything to ask and, as always, we shall maintain strict confidentiality.

My house is about to be repossessed. Can you help?

We’re sorry to hear you’re in this distressing predicament. Whether due to illness, job loss, separation, divorce, death, business failure, credit cards or loans, debt can swiftly take a downwards, seemingly unstoppable spiral.

We might be able to help by purchasing it from you – we can’t make any promises – but you must act swiftly, whatever you intend to do. Once your house is repossessed, it may be sold for less than your mortgage and associated costs, potentially leaving you still owing money to the mortgage company.

Stay calm. Seek support and debt advice from the many well-advertised sources now. Then, if a quick, private sale of your property could help you avert repossession, and provided it is located in South East England, please write to us using our email facility on the Contact Us page. Upload a picture of your property, its address, the notified date of repossession, and provide any other details you think are relevant. You will receive a swift reply and, whether or not we are able to help, it won’t have cost you anything to ask and we promise to maintain strict confidentiality.

I have a question that you haven’t answered on this page. Can I write to you and ask it?

Of course. Please use our Contact Us email facility. We’ll answer you personally and may even post it (anonymously) on the site for the benefit of others.

I’ve heard of it but am too embarrassed to ask: what is “property porn”?

The pleasure that consenting adults receive from ogling des res – beautifully designed, lovingly built and stunningly filmed or photographed – while fantasising about having them for themselves! Seriously though, if you’ve come across this page, why not consummate your passion for property by reading our blog, What’s The News?