Our Background

Garrington Property Finders was established in 1996 by property expert Phil Spencer to provide a new way for buyers to approach the market. Traditional estate agency is designed to represent sellers, with fees paid by vendors.

Buyers, on the other hand, are often left to navigate the process alone when making one of the most important financial and personal decisions of their lives. 

Garrington restores the balance by acting solely in the interests of buyers.

Our services ensure that every client is fully represented, with independent advice and access to opportunities that may not be available on the open market. 

The role of a property finder in Northern Ireland 

Your dedicated property finder saves valuable time and often considerable expense by conducting a diligent search across the marketplace, previewing properties, and presenting only those that meet your requirements. 

Thanks to our long-established network of contacts, we frequently access properties that are not publicly advertised or that come to market discreetly.

No opportunity is overlooked, whether your search is for a city apartment in Belfast, a coastal retreat in Portrush, or a country residence in County Down. 

Once a suitable property is identified, we carry out thorough due diligence, review comparable sales, and agree a negotiation strategy with you and your solicitor.

This process ensures you are well-placed to secure the right property on the most favourable terms. 

Working with estate agents 

The role of a property finder is often misunderstood. We do not compete with estate agents; instead, we complement them. Agents represent sellers, while we represent buyers, but both parties share the goal of a successful transaction.

Because Garrington clients are committed buyers, our involvement is often taken seriously by selling agents, adding credibility to your position. 

Making informed decisions 

Our reputation is built on efficiency and discretion, combined with considerable market knowledge. Clients gain the assurance that their search is comprehensive and that every property considered has been thoroughly evaluated. 

Working closely with your solicitor, we manage negotiations and oversee the purchase process, helping secure a property at the best possible price and terms. 

Different types of searches 

No two searches are the same. The process of finding a townhouse in Belfast is very different from sourcing a lakeside property in Fermanagh, a country estate in County Down, or an investment apartment.

Garrington has decades of experience in adapting to each client’s brief and tailoring the search accordingly. 

Additional services 

Beyond property search and acquisition, Garrington also offers a suite of advisory services for clients who may not need the full search service but still want expert guidance on specific aspects of buying or owning a property.

These include relocation advice, negotiation support, and due diligence. 

Professional property finders in Northern Ireland 

As professional buying agents, Garrington follows the Buying Agents Code of Practice introduced in 2014 and is a proud member of The Property Ombudsman.

With over 30 years of experience and an impeccable track record, we have successfully sourced and acquired prestigious properties across the UK. 

Our commitment remains the same: to provide independent, objective advice and to ensure clients make well-informed property decisions. 

Talk to Garrington about your search for property in Northern Ireland.