About Us

Who We Are

We provide a complete and comprehensive service to UK Expatriate or Foreign individuals who are interested in acquiring UK property ranging from a single buy-to-let to a full portfolio. With over twenty years experience of investing in the UK property market, we have a network of partners and professionals who can take you from search to completion, from tenant management to sale, acting as your consultant throughout the process.

Our Service Includes
  • Research
  • Price Negotiation
  • Liaison With All Parties
  • Instruction Of Solicitor & Surveyors
  • Full Purchase & Works Cost Assessment
  • Project Management Of All Works
  • Appointment of a Property Management independent of Homes or Houses who in turn, will report to us for all aspects of day-to-day management to enable us to deal with issues on your behalf, that do not require your approval, such as:
    • Approval to allow the property manager to appoint a Contractor to ‘quote only’ for repairs
    • To shortlist the most suitable applicants for tenancy applications
    • To Provide us with regular updates on non-payment of rent which continues to the point of requiring your approval for action
  • Sale Of Property If & When Required

 

In Addition…

When you are ready to move on, we will market the property for sale to ensure you obtain the best market value for your investment.

Our History

Homes or Houses Limited was established in 2012 with the sole purpose of easing the process for expatriates and foreign nationals endeavouring to buy UK property.

Over the last 12 years Homes or Houses have assisted investors from around the globe in sourcing and purchasing over 1000 properties in the North East of England. These properties have ranged from houses requiring full refurbishments to brand new properties and all of the options between.

These properties remain under the full management of the appointed property management company, until you decide you wish to exit your portfolio, which is when we manage a sale for you to an alternative investor or through the open market.

Throughout the sourcing, you can utilise a broad range of professional services which have evolved with our growth, so we can offer access to surveyors, solicitors, accountants, mortgage brokers, and specialist property trades for refurbishments, all of whom treat our clients with the highest professional respect.

What We Do

We know too well, the challenges of searching for and buying property from a distance. After assisting you in making the important initial decision of whether property investment is suitable for you, we then lead you through the full process.

We provide a complete and comprehensive service to UK Expatriate or Foreign individuals who are interested in acquiring UK property ranging from a single buy-to-let to a full portfolio. With over 20 years experience of investing in the UK property market, we have a network of partners and professionals who can take you from search to legal completion, from property management appointment to completion, to sale, acting as your consultant throughout the process.

We will source, refurbish if required, arrange management and sell your property when you are ready, a truly holistic service and one stop shop!

Meet the Co-Founders

Jackie Fitzgerald
With over thirty years’ experience in Financial services including as a Mortgage Broker and property investor in addition to arranging Investments for clients internationally, Jackies’ idea for a Property Purchase ‘One Stop Shop’ came when she personally struggled to purchase UK investment property whilst based in the Middle East for 13 years. Jackie can guide you through the process and has the experience to deal with any challenge you may face.
Michael Collins
Michael has been with Homes or Houses since day one and leads the maintenance and property refurbishments. After 8 years of managing the family portfolio from a refurbishment and maintenance perspective, he brings a strong network of contractors, organisational and communication skills to what can be a chaotic and stressful process. Michael's team take responsibility for the 24/7 maintenance which requires immediate decision making, cost awareness and reporting ability, he thrives on them all. Michael’s instinct for a deal and his lateral thinking solutions, compliment Jackie’s logical approach.

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