This year Chiltern Relocation is celebrating TWENTY years in business. As we reflect on this milestone anniversary, I wanted to share what I have learnt about taking the plunge and setting up my own business from scratch. I hope it will inspire others to also take a leap of faith and fulfil their career dreams.
Case Study:
The Initial Enquiry
Chiltern Relocation was contacted by a lady who was keen to move to the area and find a house suitable for her next chapter in life. She was looking for a property with open plan living, modern interiors and space for herself and for her visiting grown-up children. It was important that the house felt spacious but also cosy. Her main drivers for the move were to find a great community location with easy commuting options and a wide range of social amenities close by.
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Chiltern Relocation has been helping to move families into the area for the past 20 years. We know what makes a successful move and how to preparation and research ahead of the move gets the best results. If you are thinking of moving out of London to Bucks, Berks, Hertfordshire or Oxfordshire and don’t know where to start, then take a look at Chiltern Relocation’s essential top ten to do check list.
Chiltern Relocation had a great year in 2024 and we always like to take a moment to reflect on the past year when making plans for the upcoming year. Here is a little recap of some of our favourite features from the year.
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide is a highly respected authority on school rankings across the UK. Their definitive guide to primary and secondary schooling is keenly regarded by parents keen to secure a place at one of the desirable institutions.
The latest Parent Power Guide was published on 9th December 2024 and revealed that Ten grammar schools in Buckinghamshire have been ranked among the top in the region for their ‘academic excellence’ and ‘exceptional’ range of extracurriculars.
We are nearing the end of our journey with a London couple who contacted us back in February 2020 keen to move to the area. It has been quite the timeline but we are thrilled that the couple are just about to move into their dream home. Their story started when the pandemic was escalating and they joined us for a Viewing Day to view a combination of rental properties and possible house purchases. During the Viewing Day the couple got an excellent feel for the areas they preferred and a real feel for the type of house that they were looking for.
The budget has been announced, the USA elections are done, The Bank of England has cut interest rates and the new stamp duty rate increase from 3-5% is due to come into effect in March 2025. These are just some of the socio-economic reasons that are leading investors to consider the buy-to-let market right now.
We wanted to take the opportunity to chat to Sharon and ask her about what she loves about her job and who in fact uses a relocation agent?
1) Who Uses a Relocation Agent?
Our clients come from a wide range of backgrounds including professionals such as lawyers, bankers and company owners. Essentially our clients are busy individuals and families who value expertise when making such an important move. Our private clients often include couples or young families who are thinking about schooling options, living space and commuting. Indeed, many clients are those looking to move out of London for their next chapter. Clients seek our help for both house purchases and rentals.
We also assist with corporate relocations for staff members moving into the UK or to a different area in the UK.
A Relocation agent is far more than simply a home finder. Relocation agents assist individuals, families, or companies in managing the process of moving to a new location for work related reasons, those who are looking for a change of pace or new greener surroundings. Relocation agents help to minimise the stress and logistical challenges involved in relocating, whether it’s a local, national, or international move.
A Relocation agent is far more than simply a home finder. Relocation agents assist individuals, families, or companies in managing the process of moving to a new location for work related reasons, those who are looking for a change of pace or new greener surroundings. Relocation agents help to minimise the stress and logistical challenges involved in relocating, whether it’s a local, national, or international move.
A Relocation agent is far more than simply a home finder. Relocation agents assist individuals, families, or companies in managing the process of moving to a new location for work related reasons, those who are looking for a change of pace or new greener surroundings. Relocation agents help to minimise the stress and logistical challenges involved in relocating, whether it’s a local, national, or international move.
Chiltern Relocation were invited, alongside many other local businesses, to attend a Networking event in Beaconsfield Old Town last week. The location was the sophisticated Riwaz restaurant founded by the award-winning chef, Atul Kocchar.
Chiltern Relocation helps to find properties for a wide range of clients including families wanting to move for schooling and green space to corporate clients with specific needs. We also hear from couples who are considering downsizing and would like some help with this big step. Downsizing is a huge decision and getting the timing right is key as the move is much more than simply a change of house dimensions.
With the school holidays here it’s time to kick back and enjoy all that the area has on offer this summer. Here are some of our top picks for days out and activities to keep everyone entertained.
New Adventure Golf course at Wexham near Gerrards Cross
Putt your way through the Eiffel Tower, over the Great Wall of China, keep your eyes peeled for the Loch Ness Monster and get a hole in one on the Hollywood Hills. Your journey will begin in Europe, before venturing on an adventure towards some of the world’s greatest landmarks across continents.
Single-word Ofsted grades for schools are being withdrawn with immediate effect. This change follows the campaign by the family of headteacher Ruth Perry who tragically took her life following the OFSTED report into her previously outstanding school.
The government said the change was needed to reduce the high stakes for schools and give parents a better picture. The one-word categorisation will be replaced by report cards aimed at improving standards and helping parents to better understand schools’ strengths and weaknesses.
With the school holidays here it’s time to kick back and enjoy all that the area has on offer this summer. Here are some of our top picks for days out and activities to keep everyone entertained.
New Adventure Golf course at Wexham near Gerrards Cross
Putt your way through the Eiffel Tower, over the Great Wall of China, keep your eyes peeled for the Loch Ness Monster and get a hole in one on the Hollywood Hills. Your journey will begin in Europe, before venturing on an adventure towards some of the world’s greatest landmarks across continents.
