Case Studies

here are a few of Chiltern Relocation’s favourite local walks and pub stops that our clients now enjoy.

MEDMENHAM
Just a few miles from Marlow and Henley on Thames, is the simply idyllic village of Medmenham located on the Thames. The village is nestled in the Chiltern Hills but with access to the river for picturesque walks towards Henley-on-Thames.
Medmenham’s walking routes combine riverside charm, Chiltern woodlands, and historic village scenery, making it an ideal destination for both casual strolls and more challenging hikes.

Last week, I headed to Blackpool for the 2026 Enterprise Vision Awards, where Chiltern Relocation was honoured to be a finalist in the Customer Services category. We didn’t take home the award – but honestly, being recognised alongside so many incredible women in business across the UK was an achievement in itself and something I’m incredibly proud of.

Here at Chiltern Relocation, we often get asked what a home finder gets up to on an average day. We love the variety of our role relocating clients either within the UK or internationally and no two days are the same. During any one week we will be out previewing houses for clients, visiting schools to keep up to date with their offering, negotiating leases, organising cross-culture training and even helping with pet relocation.
This is just a few things that we got up to one day last week.

As mums of grown-up kids, it still doesn’t stop the Chiltern Relocation team thinking about the year being shaped by school terms. We relocate a large number of clients who require school places so finding the right house, the right school, and in the right school catchment is very much part of our daily rhythm.
From our office window we enjoy seeing school children on their way to and from school, under the weight of sports bags or musical instruments. So, despite the fact that our own ‘babies’ are no longer at school we still feel part of the school year!
Chiltern Relocation works closely with families who plan their move in order for their child(ren) to start the new school year in September in addition to those who need an in-year place outside of normal start times.

We are absolutely delighted to share that Chiltern Relocation has been selected as a Finalist in the Customer Services category for the 2026 Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAS).
The EVAS Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and the achievements of women in business, recognising those who have transformed ideas into successful ventures and made a meaningful impact within their industries. To be recognised among such an inspiring group of finalists is a tremendous honour.

Case Study:
Initial Enquiry
Word of mouth is one of our favourite ways to hear from new clients and this one was particularly perfect. A lovely couple got in touch with us following a visit to Penn where they struck up conversation with previous clients in a local pub. We had helped to relocate these clients to a wonderful character house in the village and they kindly shared their story – and Chiltern Relocation’s details.

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.

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.

The Initial Enquiry We received an enquiry from a couple who were keen to move from Enfield in north London to Beaconsfield, Penn or Gerrards

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.

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 Initial Enquiry

We received a call from a retired lady who was living near St James Park. She explained that she has really enjoyed living in London but that recently the appeal of city life had changed. Whilst she appreciated all that London has to offer culturally, she wanted to enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle. She was keen to find a low maintenance rental property within easy access to local amenities and striking distance of Marylebone.

The Initial Enquiry This has to be one of the longest sales processes in Chiltern Relocation’s history – but with help from a team of

The Initial Enquiry

We received a call from a family based in Singapore who were keen to use our international relocation services to move back to the UK after nine years of living the expat lifestyle. With two boys aged 9 and 7 they felt that the time was right for their education to move back and they wished to be closer to family. The couple knew that there were many excellent local schools to choose from in the area including Davenies, The Beacon, Dair House School, Butlers Court and Thorpe House. Living through covid at a distance from family made the desire to move back even greater. Born in Bucks, the family knew the area well but appreciated that a property search agent would be able to find and secure a rental for them from a distance given the rental market moves so quickly.

We received a call from a lady who was quite specific with her rental search criteria. Chiltern Relocation always sends out a questionnaire to clients prior to viewing properties and we like to also have a chat via Skype to make sure we understand the drivers for the move and the client’s likes and dislikes so we can shortlist the best selection possible. In this instance,

The Initial Enquiry
We received a call from a couple keen to embrace countryside living at the weekends. Their weekdays living in London were somewhat stressful and they felt that a change of scene would be welcome. The couple had built a picture as to what their rural retreat would include and were keen to start the search. On this list of requirements was a character property, ideally on a private lane with no traffic, four bedrooms and importantly it needed to be detached for their ideal weekend getaway.

The Initial Enquiry

We received a call from a couple with family split between Australia and Buckinghamshire. They were living in Australia but needed to establish a base in the UK for six months of the year. The property needed to be a ‘lock up and leave’ so fairly modern and in a neighbourhood where it would not look out of place when it was unoccupied. The couple were also keen to be close to a station with easy access to London as they had many social contacts in town.

The Initial Enquiry

We received a call in July 2022 from a couple living in Portugal who wished to relocate back to England after a period abroad. They decided that they did not want to relocate back to the area where they had lived previously and they needed location advice and guidance on where to settle. After completing our questionnaire, we met the couple over videocall and established the motivation for the move back. They wanted to live close to green open spaces for walks with their dog but within reasonable commuting distance to London for work. The challenge for the purchase was time constrained because the couple needed to be back in the UK by October 2022.

The Initial Enquiry

A couple with a young daughter, and pregnant with their second, contacted us as they wished to move to the area and had undertaken a lot of research but needed help in finding the right property. The family wanted a generous house with an annexe, a good-sized south facing garden and easy commutability. They were keen to be within walking distance of an excellent primary school and the station – at no more than 0.4miles – and to have a range of secondary school options within a close radius.

The Initial Enquiry

We were contacted by a family who needed to relocate from South Africa to the area due to a new work placement. The couple had two children who would need school places, including a Year 7 place (the start of secondary school) which are notoriously difficult to find – whether it is in the state or private system. The family needed a substantial rental property with 4 bedrooms, a number of reception rooms and outside space if possible.

The Initial Enquiry

We were contacted by a couple who had sold their house and needed to move into a rental whilst considering their options – whether they were going to stay local or move out of the area for their retirement. The couple were keen to rent in the town in which they had lived for the past eight years , so already knew the area inside out. However, the couple had already viewed many rental options and every time were unsuccessful in securing the property despite their good credentials making them feel that they ‘were always the bridesmaid never the bride.’

The Initial Enquiry

Chiltern Relocation were contacted by a young couple keen to move from South London to Buckinghamshire and they needed help to find their first family home. With a baby on the way the couple were after more living space, a good-sized garden, three bedrooms and a couple of studies to accommodate new working from home rhythms. Being close to excellent nursery and primary schools was also top of their list. In terms of location the couple were very taken by Amersham given its dual commute-ability with mainline trains direct to Marylebone (35 minutes) in addition to being on the Metropolitan tube line.

The Initial Enquiry

Chiltern Relocation received a call from a young family who were living the ‘high life’ in one of the iconic apartments in the Barbican. They were keen to move to the area but had very specific search criteria. They would only consider Victorian or Georgian properties and in addition to this requirement they would not consider any period properties that had already been modernised. With such a specific search request we explained to the couple that the search would take longer than normal which they fully appreciated. The house had to be right and it didn’t matter if it didn’t happen straight away.

The Initial Enquiry

We received as call from a retired couple who had recently moved back to the UK from Johannesburg. They were renting in London and were keen to find a suitable retirement home for an active couple who wished to regularly visit their daughter in Hampstead. Recognising how much more they would get for their budget by moving out of London, they researched towns within easy commuting distance and started viewing houses. However, they didn’t feel that they were finding the right towns or properties.

The Initial Enquiry

This has to be one of the longest sales processes in Chiltern Relocation’s history – but with help from a team of solicitors, builders and estate agents we got there in the end.

A couple contacted us wanting to escape London during first lockdown. They were keen to move out quickly to a less urban area and go into rented accommodation, get settled and then start to house hunt in earnest. Chiltern Relocation moved the family into a super rental house in a central location down a quiet gated road. The family fell in love with Beaconsfield and started to get a feel for the area and preferred roads.

The Initial Enquiry

We were contacted by a couple who had read one of our Case Studies on the Chiltern Relocation website and it rung a bell with their search. The couple had been house hunting for 4-5 months with little success. Their search criteria essentials included: a village location, an Edwardian property, close to a good village school, an easy commute and a good-sized garden or land. The couple had spent many weekends driving around the local area but felt that they were not finding the right villages or properties.

The Initial Enquiry We were contacted by a couple, who much as they had enjoyed living in London, now felt it was time to make

The Initial Enquiry Chiltern Relocation received an email from a family from Oregon in November 2020 who were keen to move to the UK in

The Initial Enquiry Chiltern Relocation took on a real ‘chicken and egg’ international relocation. A family from Singapore with 3 children aged 13, 11 and

The Initial Enquiry Chiltern Relocation received an enquiry from Mr & Mrs K who were looking to relocate from Boston with their three children. We understood