Why Buy A Property With Duncan James...
✓ Access to horse properties that may never reach the open market
✓ Local knowledge of the area's most sought-after equine locations
✓ Identifying limitations that may not be immediately obvious, such as flooding potential, grass species etc
✓ Boots-on-the-ground support throughout the search process
✓ Guidance from someone who understands both horses and their property needs
The Service
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We discuss your property goals, preferred locations, horses, lifestyle requirements, timeline and budget.
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Using my database, local contacts and ongoing involvement within the horse community, I begin identifying suitable opportunities both on and off market across the areas discussed.
Through ongoing communication, we review suitability and create a shortlist of properties worth pursuing.
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I personally inspect properties on your behalf, taking photos, videos and assessing overall suitability including access, land, infrastructure and equine setup.
You receive detailed feedback and reporting before deciding whether to proceed further.
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If you are unable to attend inspections in person, I can conduct live video walk throughs of shortlisted properties so you can experience the property remotely and ask questions in real time.
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Before negotiations commence, a thorough market and comparable sales analysis is completed to help determine fair market value and the right negotiation strategy.
Final inspections and due diligence are then supervised throughout the purchasing process.
Buyer Options
I offer three levels of buyer representation depending on how much assistance you would like throughout the purchase process.
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For buyers who are exploring the market and want guidance, understanding which areas and properties are genuinely suitable for their horses and lifestyle.
Includes:
• Initial consultation to discuss your property requirements
• Advice on suitable areas across the region
• Identification of suitable horse properties currently on the market
• Ongoing monitoring of new listings
• Preliminary assessment of land, infrastructure and horse suitability
• Discussion and shortlisting of suitable opportunities
• Guidance on realistic timelines for actionSuccess Fee
A success fee applies upon the successful purchase of a property. Fee structure is discussed and agreed upon during the consultation process, based on the level of service required, property type and search criteria.
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Best suited to buyers who have found a property but want professional advice, guidance and negotiation support.
Includes
• Personal inspection of the property
• Equine suitability assessment
• Advice on land characteristics, grass, infrastructure and layout
• Review of comparable sales and price guidance
• Negotiation with the selling agent or owner
• Representation at auction if requiredSuccess Fee
A success fee applies upon the successful purchase of a property. Fee structure is discussed and agreed upon during the consultation process, based on the level of service required, property type and search criteria.
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Best suited to buyers who want the search, assessment and negotiation managed from start to finish. From actively identifying suitable on and off-market properties through to negotiating and securing the right one.
Includes:
• Initial consultation to define your property requirements
• Active search for suitable horse properties
• Identification of on-market and off-market opportunities
• Personal inspections and equine suitability assessments
• Advice on land, grass, water, drainage and infrastructure
• Strategic advice and shortlisting of suitable properties
• Negotiation with the selling agent
• Representation at auction if required
• Guidance throughout the purchase processSuccess Fee
A success fee applies upon the successful purchase of a property. Fee structure is discussed and agreed upon during the consultation process, based on the level of service required, property type and search criteria.
All services begin with a confidential consultation to discuss your requirements and determine the most appropriate level of representation.
