R3 Search & Acquisition

Reputation - We stand out from the rest

Since inception, R3Location has also developed, along its destination services business, in-depth property search support for individuals looking to secure high quality homes in the UK on the sales market.  R3 stands out as a specialized property acquisition agency boasting combined expertise spanning several decades. Our focus lies in securing the right properties for our clients in prime locations across London and the Home Counties.

Relationships - Leveraging experience

R3 has operated in this sector for a long time, and has developed strong relationships with a broad range of Estate Agencies, whilst retaining our independence to ensure we protect the best interest of our clients. We can often offer exclusive off-market access to properties ahead of the crowd, prioritizing discretion and exclusivity.

Reliability - Knowledge 

R3 isn’t here just to find you the right property. We understand the fair value of properties against comparable data-led intelligence. We can advise on the right level of discount necessary to ensure properties are priced correctly, and give you comfort on the overall value of the property you are purchasing. We are here not just to make sure you’re getting a fair deal, but also do validate the overall worth of the asset – and if the price isn’t right, then we’ll be the first to let you know

Our Insights

R3 Sales Market Insights November 2024

30 NOV 2024

London remains relatively stable but may be set for a rebound, marching to the beat of its own drum, after some buyer hesitation over the last three months - take a deep dive with us as we uncover some key trends in London and the Home Counties.

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R3Location launches Private Clients Divison

06 NOV 2024

Our new private clients division caters for clients looking for a personal residence, portfolio growth or strategic investment. Our established brand will provide a clear advantage to buyers in today’s highly competitive market.

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R3 Sales Market Insights Oct 2024

05 NOV 2024

Is the recent Budget going to prove more splash than storm? We review announcements affecting the property market in London, and their likely consequences on Prime and Super Prime areas.

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Industry reactions to the Budget

1 NOV 2024

'Not the pre-Halloween horror show we had braced ourselves for: R3Location, amongst other leading property industry experts, reacts to the Autumn Budget 2024, and the possible consequences on the market in London.

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The Telegraph - Americans making London their home

30 OCT 2024

As the Budget is unveiled, our thoughts in The Telegraph on why US buyers are increasingly looking to make London their home and why the Capital remains an attractive destination for them in the long term.

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London Magazine - American Dream

24 OCT 2024

The Presidential election in the US means all eyes will be on the US, but many American will also be watching the housing market here in London as they contemplate investing some of their hard earned dollars in the capital.

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R3 Sales Market Insights Sept 2024

07 OCT 2024

A month before a budget that may come to define the next 4 years, we look at key trends emerging on the sales market and how these might develop in 2025 for the prime and super prime London residential market.

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Property Week Interview - Legal & Professional

03 OCT 2024

Marco, head of research at R3, is asked on how he got started in the property industry, his favourite book and podcasts, who he would like to go back in time to meet and supporting his daughter during her treatment for brain cancer.

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R3 Sales Market Insights Aug 2024

31 AUG 2024

In his recent speech, delivered in the rose garden of Downing Street Sir Kier Starmer told us all to prepare for some pain as part of the October budget. Will it be more thorns than roses? We set out our thoughts in this update.

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Possible implications of non-dom changes

14 AUG 2024

An official policy paper released by HM Treasury laid out the UK’s measures to clamp down harder on non-doms. See what R3 and other top property advisors have to say on the issue and possible implications for the property market.

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R3 Sales Market Insights Jul 2024

31 JUL 2024

This month, we will deviate from our usual broader market commentary and delve in a bit more detail on our data, and, more importantly, why we measure what we measure, and what it's telling us about the residential market.

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Labour's First 100 Days in Office - some insights

15 July 2024

R3 asked by Prime Resi to feature in its leading article of Property industry insiders revealing what they would do if they were in charge, from cracking on with planning reform and cutting Stamp Duty to clearing up the Building Safety Act.

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Our Services

Planning phase

Planning phase

Understanding your objectives and what you are looking to achieve drives our effort. During the planning phase, we will:

Research phase

Research phase

Following this initial discovery phase, R3 will undertake expert research through a network of reputable estate agents, online tools, and key market contacts to identify on-market and off-market properties. This phase includes:

Viewing phase

Viewing phase

Seeing a property is the most important aspect of any buying decision and R3 will:

Negotiation Phase

Negotiation Phase

R3 will provide guidance and support on two key aspects of negotiation to secure best price:

Our Team

Marco Previero

Marco Previero

Experience – 20 years in the industry      

Marco is one of the leading voice in London having headed up property research at R3 for over 12 years. With over two decades of experience as a property expert, Marco bring a robust understanding of the London real estate market coupled with the analytical skills gained as chartered accountant.

Whether advising on investment opportunities, navigating complex transactions, or conducting comprehensive market analysis, Marco always aims to prioritize delivering value and exceeding expectations.

Marco has always sought to maintain a reputation in the industry for integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail, qualities that have enabled him to develop, nurture and maintain an extensive network of contacts across the Estate Agency network.

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Anna Barker

Anna Barker

Experience – 30 years in the industry

Anna is a an expert in the London and Home County market and oversees the daily operations with a focus on property acquisitions, assuming leadership in commercial engagements.

She is renowned as a seasoned industry expert, and holds a senior position on the Board of the Association of Relocation Professionals (ARP), the foremost organization dedicated to championing higher standards within the industry.

With a distinguished career trajectory, Anna has previously served as the Managing Director of a premier Relocation Management Company based in London and understands the complex requirements to providing a tailored solution to sophisticated buyer’s needs.

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Our Fees

The R3 promise

R3 isn’t here just to find you the right property. We understand the fair value of properties against comparable data-led intelligence. We can advise on the right level of discount necessary to ensure properties are priced correctly, and give you comfort on the overall value of the property you are purchasing. We are here not just to make sure you’re getting a fair deal, but also do validate the overall worth of the asset – and if the price isn’t right, then we’ll be the first to let you know.

As such, we have three fee structures to fit your needs, your risk profile and the value of the property your looking to purchase. In all cases, you would be engaging R3 for a period of six months.

1. Success basis:
High risk for R3, low risk for you, higher fee on success

We can work on a success only basis, where you pay an initial down payment to cover for some of the initial work involved, but you don’t pay us if we don’t find you a property, And if we do, we deduct the initial retainer from overall fee. In this way, we take on most of the risk by getting paid only when you find a suitable home.

2. Flat fee basis:
Medium risk for R3, medium risk for you, flat fee basis

Some clients prefer to pay a lower flat fee upfront when engaging R3. This way we share the risks and this may be a good option if you are looking for high value properties. The fee is payable at the onset and payable whether or not the property is secured at the end of the process.

3. Tailored fee basis:
We apportion risk and fee according to your profile

We can, of course, tailor our fees to meet your specific needs and would be very happy to discuss this with you prior to being engaged.

Property Value Success Basis Flat Fee Tailored
£1m - £2.5m 1.5%
retainer £3,000
£12,000 We can tailor the fees according to your needs as well. Please do get in touch to discuss this further if this is preferable options.

£2.5 - £5m 1.25%
retainer £5,000
£17,500
£5m - £10m 1.0%
retainer £7,000
£30,000
£10m+ 0.75%
retainer £9,000
£45,000
1. Success fee percentage is based on purchase price payable on completion
2. All fees are subject to 20% VAT