Hamptons

Spear’s Review

Established in 1869, residential estate agent and property services company Hamptons operates in the UK, as well as around the world via Hamptons International. Now with 1,200 partner offices in 40 countries worldwide – including more than 85 branches across London and the south of England – the company continues to grow and strengthen its offering.  

Services include UK and international sales and lettings; property management; corporate relocation; residential development and property valuation.  

Hamptons’ private office handles the full end-to-end process of buying and selling homes for U/HNW clients, sourcing off-market properties and stretching its offering to advise on interior design and architecture. 

Company Profile

Leading estate agents Hamptons has more than 150 years of experience moving people, whether that’s locally, nationally or internationally.

One of the offerings that sets it above the rest is the Private Office by Hamptons, a truly bespoke service tailored to the needs and aspirations of high-net-worth individuals and their offices.

The Private Office acts as a gateway to Hamptons’ full range of services, while giving clients exclusive access to their personal adviser’s hand-picked network of contacts. From property investment and portfolio management to world-class interior design and architecture, the service is always tailored to the person, rather than the property.

Its global breadth is vast, with 1,200 partner offices in 40 countries worldwide. This gives clients access to opportunities across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.

This pioneering, modern Private Office is led by charismatic prime central London expert Grant Bates and trusted country house authority Joanna Cocking. As well as amassing over 350,000 Instagram followers, Grant’s list of accolades include being named ‘Best Negotiator’ by the Times and a ‘Superstar Agent’ by the Financial Times. As the first female lead of a country house department, Joanna is the agent to know in the country. With more than 30 years of experience in both central London and the south and south east, her knowledge and passion are unmistakable.

There are multiple advantages in retaining the Private Office for property acquisition, primarily time-saving and gaining exclusive access to properties, including off-market opportunities that come from an unparalleled network of contacts. They offer a streamlined process, acting as a personal liaison for their clients, providing a single point of contact. This feature is particularly popular with their international, expat and celebrity clientele who value their privacy and discretion.

Every property under consideration is meticulously screened and previewed by the team, ensuring that only a carefully curated selection of choices are presented to clients. This philosophy ensures that clients spend their precious time making the final decision, rather than getting swamped by endless options.

A reputation for negotiation excellence promises a smooth and successful acquisition process. The unwavering commitment to discretion ensures that the client's property journey remains an intimate affair.

With the Private Office by Hamptons, you are afforded a ‘best of all worlds’ scenario: the structure, network and experience of a globally renowned and connected corporate agency, the dynamism and flexibility of a brokerage, and the personality and work ethic of an independent.