Private Office
Garrington Private Office is a discreet, strategic, and enduring advisory relationship for clients with complex and evolving property needs.
For over three decades, Garrington Property Finders has earned its reputation as one of the United Kingdom’s most respected and established independent buying agencies. Our heritage is rooted in trusted advice, depth of market intelligence, and an unwavering commitment to acting exclusively for the buyer. That commitment remains at the heart of who we are.
Yet many of the individuals and families we advise do not simply require a single acquisition. As their lives evolve, so do their ambitions, the composition of their assets, and the geography of their interests. Increasingly, clients return to us seeking guidance that extends beyond one transaction and into the broader, more strategic landscape of their property affairs.
It is in response to these long-standing relationships and the increasingly interconnected nature of property, capital, and lifestyle that the Garrington Private Office was created.
About Garrington Private Office
Why the Private Office exists
A growing number of clients now seek a relationship that sits above the traditional buying brief: one that provides continuity, discretion, and strategic counsel across multiple assets, changing life stages, and shifting geographies. Some require assistance acquiring a principal residence while concurrently rationalising a portfolio of investment properties. Others wish to reposition capital for succession planning or work across several jurisdictions.
There are also clients whose professional lives demand a more fluid form of support. Individuals in the entertainment, creative, and sporting arenas, for example, can find their careers taking them across borders with little notice. Their requirements for short-term accommodation, temporary bases, and longer-term asset planning benefit from a trusted adviser who understands when it is prudent to buy, when renting is more appropriate, and when investment opportunities align with cash flow and long-term aims.
The Private Office exists to provide this calibre of joined-up thinking; a single, senior relationship that brings structure and clarity to what can otherwise be a fragmented, time-consuming, or opaque process.
Who the service is designed for
The Garrington Private Office has been shaped around the needs of discerning clients whose property affairs require a broader view.
It supports internationally mobile individuals whose interests span several jurisdictions and who require reliable, strategic advice that is not confined by borders. It works for wealth creators navigating a period of rapid financial growth, and for families seeking careful stewardship of multi-generational assets. It also resonates with those on a clear upward trajectory, whose needs are likely to become more complex over time and who value an advisory relationship built on trust rather than transaction.
We also work closely with family offices, private client lawyers, wealth managers, trustees, and private banks who require a specialist property adviser to complement their wider counsel. In many cases, we support the next generation, preparing them for the realities of ownership, responsibility, and strategic decision-making as part of a thoughtful approach to intergenerational wealth transfer.
While entry to the Private Office is typically by invitation, we welcome confidential enquiries from individuals or advisers who feel the nature of their requirements aligns with this level of service.
What the Private Office provides
At its core, the Garrington Private Office is a long-term relationship. Each client works directly with a senior adviser who gains an intimate understanding of their objectives, personal, financial, and often familial, and translates these into a clear, executable property strategy.
The service encompasses the full lifecycle of residential and investment property, from UK acquisition through to international co-ordination where required. This may include identifying and securing a principal residence, acquiring further homes for family members, curating a portfolio of investment-grade assets, or overseeing the transition from one property to another when circumstances change.
Our role extends to advising on when it is appropriate to dispose of an asset, how best to structure a portfolio for efficiency and long-term resilience, and how acquisitions or sales align with wider tax, succession, and capital strategies. While we do not replace your advisers, we work seamlessly alongside them, including legal, tax, wealth, or family offices, to ensure decisions are cohesive and informed.
For internationally mobile clients, our established relationships with trusted counterparts overseas ensure continuity of advice. Whether sourcing a temporary base during a touring schedule, co-ordinating a relocation, or exploring opportunities in other regions, we provide a level of guidance that reflects both local nuance and global perspective.
International reach without boundaries
Although our heritage is firmly rooted in the UK, the Private Office is not bound by geography. Many of our clients lead lives that cross borders, and their property requirements follow.
Through a carefully cultivated international network, built over many years and strengthened by personal relationships rather than directory-style affiliations, we ensure that clients receive the same level of diligence and discretion whether they are considering a home in the UK, a pied-à-terre in Europe, a leisure property further afield, or investment holdings in global markets.
This approach allows us to act as a consistent, dependable touchpoint regardless of jurisdiction, avoiding fragmented advice and ensuring decisions are aligned with a client’s overarching strategy.
Generational thinking and the stewardship of wealth
Property often plays a central role in the transfer and preservation of wealth. Many of the families we advise are navigating the delicate process of preparing the next generation for stewardship, a process that demands clarity, education, and careful planning.
The Private Office supports this transition by helping families articulate long-term objectives, consolidate or diversify holdings, and structure assets in ways that align with their broader legacy ambitions. We frequently work with younger family members as they begin to make independent decisions, ensuring they benefit from guidance that is experienced, impartial, and grounded in long-term thinking.
How clients work with us
No two engagements are identical, yet certain themes recur among clients who choose the Private Office.
Some begin by acquiring a primary residence before expanding their interests into additional homes for children or parents. Others seek a more balanced portfolio of investment properties and require oversight as markets shift. There are clients relocating internationally who rely on us to seamlessly co-ordinate their property matters across borders, and those who are exiting long-held assets as part of broader capital or succession planning.
For individuals whose careers are international or highly mobile, whether in finance, business, sport, or the arts, we provide the continuity and discretion that allows them to focus on their work while we manage the practicalities of property acquisition, disposal, and temporary accommodation.
In every case, the relationship evolves organically, shaped by changing ambitions and underpinned by consistent, senior-level advice.
Built on the strength of Garrington’s core expertise
The Private Office sits upon the established foundation of Garrington’s long-held reputation in the UK property market. Our depth of coverage, market intelligence, and negotiating strength remain unrivalled, and services such as our Buying Agency, Investment Acquisition, and Asset Management divisions continue to support clients with specialist needs.
The Private Office simply brings these capabilities together in a more comprehensive, strategic form, one that is designed for those whose requirements reach beyond a single acquisition and into a wider, more nuanced property agenda.
Becoming a Garrington Private Office client
Garrington’s Private Office is deliberately selective, ensuring that each relationship receives the attention, discretion, and senior oversight it deserves. While engagement is typically by invitation, we welcome confidential conversations with those who feel their needs are aligned with the service ethos.
To discuss whether the Garrington Private Office is the appropriate home for your property affairs, please contact us in confidence.
