Accompanied Home Search
Last updated: June 2026 | Written by Melanie Gebler, Senior Search Agent at London Relocation — a born-and-bred Londoner who has lived north, south, east and west of the city, and runs viewing days every week.
An accompanied home search means a dedicated London Relocation agent finds your rental options, then views them with you in person — up to 20 properties in a single chauffeur-driven day — and negotiates and secures the one you choose. It’s the fastest, lowest-stress way to find a home in a competitive market, and it’s ideal if you can visit London for a day or two.
Jump to: What’s included · The one-day model · Who it’s for · Areas we cover · Fees · DIY vs accompanied · FAQ
What’s Included in an Accompanied Home Search
- A dedicated search agent — one expert who owns your search from first call to move-in, and accompanies you on every viewing.
- Detailed needs assessment — budget, areas, commute, schools, pets and timeline, mapped before any property is suggested.
- A curated, whole-market shortlist — drawn from our network across every letting agent in London, including off-portal properties that never reach Rightmove or Zoopla.
- A chauffeur-driven viewing day — up to 20 matched properties in one day, with your agent beside you at each one.
- Offer negotiation — your agent negotiates the rent and terms to secure your choice.
- Referencing & tenancy help — we handle the paperwork through referencing, the tenancy agreement and deposit protection, including for international applicants with no UK credit history.
- Move-in — keys in hand, with optional settling-in and orientation support after.
Why Up to 20 Viewings in One Day Beats Booking Them Yourself
Booking viewings yourself means seeing two or three properties a week, each through a different agent, each judged in isolation — while the good ones let within 24–48 hours of listing. Our one-day model fixes both problems: you compare the whole shortlist side by side while every option is still available, and you decide with the full picture. Here’s how the day works:
- Needs assessment. A detailed call maps your budget, must-have areas, commute, schools, pets and timeline.
- Whole-market shortlist. We assemble every suitable option — across all of London’s letting agents — into one viewing plan.
- The viewing day. Your agent drives you between up to 20 properties in a single chauffeur-driven day, handling all logistics so you focus on the homes.
- Decision & offer. With everything seen in one day, most clients choose confidently that evening; your agent submits and negotiates the offer.
- Referencing to move-in. We manage referencing, the tenancy agreement and deposit through to keys.
What our clients say
“I placed an inquiry online and in 20 minutes someone had already gotten back to me about my London apartment search, and within a week I had my viewing day set. On viewing day, despite the horrible traffic and weather we made it to well over 20 properties, and the team was super helpful in finding some to meet my exact criteria. And, just like they promised, I found the flat I wanted within a day.”
— Elisa Benzo, University of London. More stories — like Zac & Mike, professionals now happy at home in Tooting — on our reviews page.
Who an Accompanied Search Is For
This service fits anyone who can be in London for viewings — even for just a day or two: professionals starting a new role, families combining a home and school search, students, and corporate assignees on a house-hunting trip (see our corporate relocation service). Don’t know London at all? That’s normal — we match your lifestyle, commute and budget to the right areas before you land. If you can’t travel, our remote home search does the viewings for you.
Areas We Cover
All of London, every zone. Popular picks among accompanied-search clients include Marylebone, Notting Hill, St John’s Wood, Shoreditch, Clapham, Battersea, Richmond and Canary Wharf — and a viewing day often mixes two or three areas so you can compare them directly. Start with our guide to the best places to live in London in 2026.
Fees & What to Expect
Our fee is fixed and agreed in writing before the search starts — no surprises, one invoice. Contact us for a quote and current availability of viewing days.
Searching Alone vs an Accompanied Search
Accompanied Home Search: FAQ
How many properties will we view?
Typically up to 20 in a single day, all matched to your brief, so you can compare and decide efficiently.
How long does the viewing day take?
A full day; your agent drives you between viewings and handles logistics so you focus on the homes.
What happens after I choose a property?
Your agent negotiates the rent and terms, then manages referencing, the tenancy agreement and deposit through to move-in.
Can you help if I don’t know London?
Yes — we match your lifestyle, commute and budget to the right areas, even if you’ve never lived here.
Book Your Viewing Day
Tell us your budget, timeline and what home means to you — we’ll build the shortlist and set the day. Get in touch, or explore the full range of our relocation services in London.
Let Us Help You Find Your Dream Home!
