Whether you’re relocating, upsizing, or investing, our discreet property finding service gives you an edge in the competitive London market. From first conversation to keys in hand, we handle every detail with care, expertise and access to opportunities most buyers never see.
We would wholeheartedly recommend Alex and Ridgestone Property to anyone looking to buy a home in London.
We couldn’t have asked for a better buying agent. Alex took the time to really understand what we were looking for and helped us find a fantastic home that is exactly right for us and that we could not have sourced ourselves via usual methods / platforms.
Annabel Keller – 5* Google Review
A London property finder helps you find and secure the right home, providing independent advice and representing your interests throughout the purchase.
At Ridgestone Property, Alex Greaves works directly with you to understand your priorities, identify suitable homes and assess their value. Our search covers on-market, pre-market and off-market opportunities across London. From shortlisting properties to negotiating the price and terms, we save you time and help you make confident, informed decisions.
London’s property market varies from street to street, and an attractive listing does not always represent a sound purchase. Working with an experienced property finder gives you the local insight to recognise value, understand compromises and avoid costly mistakes.
Our results reflect that approach: on average, we save clients 11% against the listed guide price through careful research and informed negotiation. Nearly half of the properties we secure are never publicly advertised, giving clients access to homes they might otherwise miss.
Whether you are relocating from overseas, moving with your family or balancing a search with a busy working life, we bring focus, discretion and continuity to the process—with Alex personally guiding you at each stage.
Ready to start your search? Get in touch to see how we can help.
Alex is London born and bred and lives with his wife and 2 sons in Wimbledon. He’s been working across the London property market for 21 years and prior to founding Ridgestone Property, he held senior Director roles at top property businesses including CBRE, Marsh & Parsons & Taylor Wimpey. Alex was also recognised in Spear’s 500 for the third year running in 2026, a distinction reserved for the top advisers serving high net worth clients.
Alex is known for his highly professional, direct and results-driven approach and has an extensive network of contacts throughout the property market, ensuring his clients benefit and gain access to the best advice, and both off-market and on-market homes.
Alex covers all of Greater London but tends to operate mostly in the prime neighbourhoods of Central, West & Southwest London. Most of the clients Alex works for are either high net worth families or individuals from the UK or overseas, who want to work with an experienced and trusted Property Finder to source their next home, saving them time and money in the process.
Your Bespoke Brief
We begin with a detailed consultation with Alex to understand how you want to live, your budget, timescale and priorities. From schools and commuting to outdoor space, property style and renovation potential, we establish what matters most. We then help you compare neighbourhoods, assess what your budget can realistically achieve and agree a focused brief to guide the search.
We search across the open market and our established network of agents and private contacts, identifying on-market, pre-market and off-market opportunities. We preview suitable homes and assess their layout, condition, surroundings and asking price against your brief. You receive a considered shortlist with honest feedback on the advantages and compromises, helping you focus your time on properties worth viewing.
Expert Negotiation
Before you make an offer, we analyse comparable sales, investigate the seller’s circumstances and consider any work or other factors affecting value. As your London Buying Agent, we agree a negotiation strategy with you, then handle discussions with the selling agent to secure the strongest achievable price and terms. Whether negotiating a reduction or navigating competing bids, we keep decisions grounded in evidence and your priorities.
From Offer to Completion
Once your offer is accepted, we stay closely involved, liaising with your solicitor, surveyor, mortgage adviser and the selling agent to keep the purchase moving. We follow up on outstanding matters, help you understand the practical implications of issues raised and revisit negotiations where appropriate. Your solicitor handles the legal advice, while Alex remains your consistent point of contact through to completion and the handover of keys.
Support With Your Move
Our support extends beyond securing the property. Whether you are relocating from overseas, planning improvements or settling into a new neighbourhood, we can introduce trusted specialists to help. Our network includes removal firms, building contractors, interior designers, landscape gardeners and education consultants, with introductions tailored to your plans and the level of assistance you need.
We specialise in some of London’s most sought after neighbourhoods, from the elegant streets of Kensington & Chelsea to the garden squares of Hampstead and the vibrant charm of Notting Hill and Marylebone.
We also have an unrivalled track record of working across prime West and Southwest London hotspots including key transactions in Fulham, Barnes, Chiswick, Richmond, Putney and Wimbledon.
Ultimately we work across the entire city and a key part of our service offering is helping advise you on the most suitable target locations, based on your budget and specific requirements.
Property Purchase
We offer a complimentary initial consultation, with all fees agreed before instruction.
An initial retainer secures a six-month search and is deducted from the success fee, payable only on legal completion. This can be an agreed percentage of the purchase price or a fixed fee, depending on your preference and search requirements.
Your tailored proposal clearly sets out all fees, including any minimum fee and applicable VAT.
Property Rental
Our rental search service includes an initial registration fee and a success fee payable once we secure your chosen property. Fees are tailored to your requirements and the support needed, with all costs and applicable VAT clearly agreed before instruction.
Please get in touch for an initial consultation and a tailored proposal.
Client Feedback
Forever grateful to Alex for finding and securing our dream home (which after a 2 year search we were starting to believe was impossible). He was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. Always felt in the safest hands knowing that his attuned communication style and expertise of the market would lead to perfectly pitched negotiations. We knew he had our priorities and best interests considered at all times, which was a relief in a space where you can so often get taken advantage of. It sounds trite and over the top, but it’s true: I never believed in my wildest dreams that I would be living where I live today and Alex made it happen! Happy to speak to anyone who isn’t sure if the investment is worth it. I would never pay a travel agent fees for example, I’m a discerning and savvy consumer who felt like they knew their way around Rightmove etc so I struggled at first to believe it was going to be worth the cost but Alex’s chaperoning and insider knowledge meant that we are able to find ways around obstacles to our purchase that we wouldn’t have been able to navigate on our own. He was super responsive and always available (and patient!) with any questions we had. Could not advocate more strongly for working with Alex on a property search.
– Kate Shaw (5* Google Review)
A property finder, also known as a buying agent, represents the buyer throughout the property search and purchase. While the selling estate agent acts for the seller, our role is to protect your interests and help you find the right home on the right terms.
We advise on suitable locations, identify and assess properties, arrange viewings and provide an independent view on value before negotiating on your behalf. Once an offer is agreed, we remain involved alongside your solicitor and surveyor through to completion.
A successful London property search starts with a clear understanding of your budget, preferred locations and priorities. We help you refine your brief and compare neighbourhoods, considering everything from transport links and schools to property styles, local amenities and value for money.
We then search across estate agents and our wider network, combining publicly listed homes with pre-market and off-market opportunities where available. By previewing properties and assessing their suitability, condition and asking price, we narrow the options to a considered shortlist – saving you time and unnecessary viewings.
When the right property emerges, we advise on its value and negotiate on your behalf, helping you move forward with confidence.
Yes. You work directly with Alex Greaves, who helps you narrow down the right London neighbourhoods and views properties on your behalf. Alongside video feedback, Alex gives you a candid view on the street, the layout and whether the asking price is justified. If you’re coming to London for a short visit, he arranges viewings around your shortlist. When you find the right home, he negotiates on your behalf and works with your solicitor through to completion.
Read our guide for international buyers purchasing in London, or go straight to the guide for buying from the USA, Canada or Europe.
You work directly with Alex Greaves, founder of Ridgestone Property, who brings 21 years of residential property experience, including senior roles at CBRE, Marsh & Parsons and Taylor Wimpey.
Alex combines detailed knowledge of London’s neighbourhoods with established industry relationships and extensive negotiation experience. We take on a limited number of retained searches at any one time, allowing each client a highly personal and attentive service.
You can expect clear, honest advice throughout—including when a property is overpriced, involves compromises you should reconsider, or is simply not right for you.
Our property search service is offered on a retained basis. An initial retainer begins the search and is deducted from the success fee, which is payable on legal completion of your purchase.
Fees are agreed before you instruct us, with the calculation, any minimum fee and applicable VAT clearly set out in your proposal. Following an initial consultation, we explain the service and costs relevant to your requirements so you can make an informed decision.
Yes. Our negotiation-only service is available to buyers who have identified a property and want independent advice or professional representation without instructing a full property search.
We can assess the asking price against comparable evidence, investigate the seller’s position and agree an offer strategy with you. Depending on the support you need, Alex can also handle negotiations with the selling agent and assist with progressing the agreed purchase.
Ideally, contact us before making an offer, although we can also discuss how we might help if negotiations are already underway.
