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A Quiet Start to the Year Can Be a Powerful Advantage for Buyers - how to access off market houses. Early January is one of the most strategic moments in the property calendar. While much of the market is only just waking up, serious buyers are already positioning themselves and many of the best opportunities will be agreed before the wider market gains momentum. In the weeks ahead, we expect an increase in larger family homes coming forward, driven by inheritance tax plannin

Relocating Back to the UK from the Middle East: What to Expect After a Decade Or More Away What may have begun as a short professional adventure in the Middle East can easily turn into ten years, or more, of warm winters, tax-free salaries, and a close-knit expat community. But for many British families, there comes a point when the pull of home becomes stronger: access to a British education without resorting to boarding school, spending more time with extended family, and o

Why We Chose to Work with a Buying Agent At Otters Home Search , we often hear the same frustrations and challenges from our clients before they come to us. They’ve spent months scrolling through Rightmove, juggling demanding jobs, managing family life, all while trying to make sense of Bath’s fast-moving property market. Every client’s situation is unique, but their reasons for engaging a buying agent are remarkably familiar. Below, one of our recent clients shares their sto

If you’re thinking about moving to Bath or the surrounding area, you might have already dipped into Rightmove, toured a few estate...

Relocating to the South West, is often about more than just finding a house; it’s about securing a better lifestyle, with great schools,...