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OUR VALUES

We’re passionate about doing things differently.

We offer a better alternative to the Estate Agency model. Everything we do is designed to help you achieve the best possible result.

We work closer with our clients.

Our business is built on enduring relationships. Our uncompromising commitment to quality means that you will feel informed and in control at every stage of the process. We work hard to provide support, advice and efficient results that you can rely on.

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PRIVATE CLIENTS

Our private clients include high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. We work with International clients who are time poor and need the best advice and support, whatever their property needs. Our in-depth knowledge of the London and Dublin markets ensure they are always better prepared and better informed.

Corporate clients

At INHOUS, we work with companies who need a trusted partner to deliver expert property advice and tailored solutions to their clients. Our corporate clients include Solicitors dealing with issues of probate, divorce and executor disputes, Wealth Managers, Accountants, Financial Advisors and Family Offices. We work with banks providing property solutions for their Clients and assisting in the disposal of distressed assets.

Sports & Entertainment clients

At INHOUS, we work with some of the most talented names in the Sport, Media and Entertainment industries. We offer a service that is based on complete discretion and anonymity because we understand the pressures faced by people in the public eye. We regularly work with Actors, Musicians, Sports professionals and TV, radio and online personalities.

International clients

We have developed a broad network of clients from across the world. We look after their interests and inward investments into the London and Dublin property markets. We are their trusted advisors on the ground. We manage their international property portfolio.

When it comes to selling properties for our clients based in the UK or Ireland, our global network ensures their property is attracting interest from further afield than just the local market.

Property Investors

INHOUS works with Asset Managers, Fund Managers and Private Developers to grow diverse property portfolios. Our market knowledge and expert negotiation offers investors greater insight and higher returns on their investment. Our off-market expertise opens up greater opportunity for investors, allowing our clients to get ahead of the competition.


About the team.

We live and breathe the local property markets. We strive for exceptional service and results that far surpass our client’s expectations.

Our expertise and experience help our clients at every stage of the journey. Our clients are in the driving seat as we help them navigate the property market.


David Johnson

BA (Hons)

Managing Director


Spears 500 Top Recommended Property Sales Consultant. Providing specialist property advice and solutions to some of the most talented names in Sports, Media and Entertainment. He is prominent in the prime and super prime markets on an international scale.

David has been involved in property since 2001, starting his career as a sales and marketing consultant for one of the largest property firms in the country. David provided advice to developers on the sales and marketing strategy of residential developments.

From this David joined a property investment firm developing relations with Asian and European investors. He managed client investment portfolios and gained excellent expertise in the acquisition & disposal of residential properties.

David has always had a strong interest in the residential market of prime central London and decided to focus his attention within this sector. Gaining valuable knowledge across a variety of London locations. His broad experience means clients benefit from his extensive network of contacts and thorough understanding of the London and European markets.

Gillian Shubotham

BA(Hons), DBS, MBS

Director


After completing a Masters in Project Management, Gillian began her career as an investment portfolio manager with one of Ireland’s most prestigious private banks advising and managing clients on their multimillion portfolios across various asset classes.

Gillian's passion for investment in property saw her move to New York where she studied property and facilities management in NYU before settling and immersing herself into all things property in central London. In 2010 Gillian joined one of London's most successful residential agents as a sales negotiator covering prime central London, specialising in the borough of Kensington & Chelsea. Gillian was promoted to sales valuer in their best performing office, covering the Kensington area. Here Gillian forged excellent relationships with her vendors helping them with valuing, marketing, conveyancing and the overall sales process of their property, minimising stress while achieving the best possible price for her clients.

Gillian has a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge of the purchasing, valuing and selling process of residential property particularly in the prime London market.

Barbara Carty

BSC(Hons) HDip CS (Hons)

Head of Private Clients – Dublin


Barbara previously worked in Service Delivery Management for both IT start up and Multinational companies for over 12 years. This included managing global accounts (Boots, Toyota) as well as driving strategic global projects to improve Service Delivery. Global mobility became a prominent part of her life, frequently travelling to work in America, Australia and London.

Barbara’s experience delivering exceptional levels of service to International clients allowed her to transition into the Property Service industry. Barbara set up the Dublin office for INHOUS over nine years ago initially working freelance for private clients within Dublin.

We advise our clients on the sale, purchase, and letting of properties with a value in excess of 1 million Euro. We provide a Turnkey Relocation Service for Executives and private individuals moving to Dublin and London. Barbara will provide specialist advice and solutions at each stage of your property journey.

Carmel Waller

AdvDip Business & Marketing

Operations Manager


Carmel graduated from Swinburne University of Technology in 2002, completing an Advanced Diploma of Business Marketing.

Carmel worked in the hospitality industry in a boutique hotel for 3 years to support her studies and gained experience in various roles within the hotel. A desire to see the world took her to London in 2003 and she secured a position at another boutique hotel based in South Kensington, helping to oversee the smooth running of the hotel operations.

Her advancement in the property industry started in 2006 and nine years later saw her help run offices based in Kensington, Chelsea and South Kensington for an award-winning central London Estate Agent. Carmel was promoted and became involved in new staff training alongside office operations.

Over the last 20 years in London Carmel has developed strong operational and customer service skills as well as gaining a broad knowledge of the property industry.

Angus Dixon

MA(Hons)

Director of Private Clients - Acquisitions


Having studied Property Valuation and Investment at the University of Aberdeen, Angus started his career at one of Scotland’s largest property companies, covering roles in lettings management and agency sales.

In 2013, Angus moved to Hong Kong to play rugby and further his career in property. In the six years that followed, he has advised private clients on overseas investment opportunities, focusing on the London and wider UK markets. During his time in Hong Kong he gained experience working with developers and agents to guide his clients throughout the entire process of each property transaction.

Angus has established an extensive knowledge of the London market allowing him to provide excellent advice to clients, helping them to achieve the best outcome possible. Like the rest of the INHOUS team, Angus delivers exceptional levels of service, ensuring clients are well-informed and accurately advised at all times.

Sylvie Harris

BA (Hons) MARLA

Director of Lettings


After university Sylvie taught English as a foreign language both in the UK and overseas before joining a Canary Wharf-based mortgage brokerage.

In 2005 the lettings industry came calling and is where Sylvie worked for the next decade for market-leading London based estate agents, working her way up from lettings negotiator to lettings director. For the past six years she has worked as an asset and portfolio manager, gaining a 360-degree experience in the property sector.

Sylvie uses her extensive experience of the lettings market to advise our clients, with a meticulous attention to detail.

Hamish Bruce

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Real Estate

Manager of Private Clients for Property Acquisitions and Managed Sales


Hamish graduated university with a degree in Estate management and subsequently moved to Cape Town where he began his career in property as a commercial broker. Following a few entrepreneurial ventures, he moved back to the UK, joining one of London's leading residential estate agencies where he spent almost 10 years selling a wide range of property across multiple areas of the Capital to both HNW clients, developers, investors and families. As a manager he lead offices to great success with a reputation for always exceeding targets and building strong relationships with his clients. 

Hamish brings an extensive knowledge of the London property market along with a passionate drive to achieve the best results. This combined with his excellent attention to detail and high levels of service, allows him to steer his clients through the property acquisition or managed sales processes in a clear and succinct manner. 

Shane McGill

Dip. Construction Technology, Chartered Construction Manager (MCIOB)

Development Consultant


Shane is an experienced construction professional with over 25 years in construction and property development. He has been at director level for 20 years as a partner in an Irish construction and development firm. The firm specialised in construction of medium size luxury residential apartment developments in Ireland and UK.

Shane has been part of a leadership team that took the Irish construction company from a small contractor with staff of less than 5 employees and a turnover of €100K to a medium size construction and development company with a staff of over 50 direct employees, when at its peak had a turnover of €20M per annum. Separately he has managed and completed several luxury single home residential refurbishments in prime central London.

Ross Samson

(BA Hons)

Head of Private Clients - Dubai


After a successful career in professional rugby in the UK, Ross relocated to Dubai in 2013, where he quickly established himself as a leading agent in the market. Joining one of the top companies in the region, he climbed the ranks to become the company's youngest sales manager.

Specialising in the luxury residential sector, Ross has earned recognition as one of the top 20 brokers in the country, as nominated in the annual Propertyfinder.ae awards.
Ross takes pride in educating and advising his clients, ensuring they make informed decisions in what can often feel like a daunting UAE real estate market. With extensive experience in both the ready and off-plan markets, he offers invaluable insights to ensure a successful and smooth sales process.

Sara Kennedy

Consultant - US Market Strategy, INHOUS


Sara Kennedy brings a wealth of experience in the New York real estate market, with expertise in new developments, property transactions, and cross-border deals. She has led both sales and leasing teams in new construction rental and condominium projects, ensuring smooth operations and thoughtful service from start to finish.

In her consulting role with INHOUS, Sara focuses on expanding the brand’s US presence. Known for her practical approach and problem-solving skills, she guides investors, foreign nationals, and expats through complex transactions, delivering seamless outcomes tailored to their goals.

Her strength lies in fostering meaningful relationships and building trust, which has helped her develop a strong referral network across both US and international markets. In addition to her real estate work, Sara serves as a board member for Digital Irish, supporting Irish startups launching in the US and further extending her network within expat and business communities.

With a balance of industry knowledge, insight, and relationship-building, Sara provides clients with the expertise they need to navigate the US market—whether they are relocating, investing, or buying and selling property.


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FEES FOR TENANTS

Tenancy charges may vary, depending on the agreement we have with you, so it’s best to ask the INHOUS lettings department.

Permitted Charges in accordance with the Tenant Fee Act 2019

The following payments may apply when entering an Assured Shorthold Tenancy:

First month’s rent In advance
Tenancy Deposit 5 weeks, or 6 weeks if annual rent is over £50,000
Holding Deposit One week’s rent, put towards your first rent due
Early termination when requested by the tenant A charge not exceeding the financial loss experienced by the landlord
Default charge for late payment of rent A maximum of 3% above Bank of England base rate, charged when rent is more than 14 days late
Default charge for replacement of lost key or security device Equivalent to cost incurred
Changing the tenancy documents after the commencement of the tenancy, including change of sharer £50 incl. VAT

The following payments may apply when entering a Non-Housing Act Tenancy:

A Non-Housing Act Tenancy is formed when the annual rent exceeds £100,000 or the property is occupied by a Company rather that an individual.

  Inclusive of VAT
Tenancy Setup Fee drafting and execution of tenancy agreement if supplied by us, collecting and holding the Security Deposit as Stakeholder, issuing protection certificates, if applicable, Open Banking type referencing of tenant and initial Right to Rent Checks £360
Check-in Fee checking into the property and reviewing inventory minimum of £130
Tenancy Continuation negotiating and drafting an extension £150
Change of Sharer – Deed of Assignment £120
Early Termination – Deed of Surrender £120
Guarantor Referencing Fee (each): £30
Deed of Guarantee Fee: £50
Late payment of rent 3% above the Bank of England base rate

 

How to Rent Guides:

This guide is for tenants and landlords in the private rented sector to help them understand their rights and responsibilities. This guide includes a checklist and further detail on each stage of the rental process.

How to rent – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

FEES FOR LANDLORDS

Tenancy charges may vary, depending on the agreement we have with you, so it’s best to ask the INHOUS lettings department for a full breakdown of costs. Here’s a list of what you can typically expect to pay:

Lettings Service Only: 10%+VAT (12% inc. VAT) – Including rent collection
Letting and Management Service: 16%+VAT (19.2% inc. VAT)
Short Let (less than 6 months): 24%+VAT (28.8% inc. VAT)
Lettings Renewals Service: 8%+VAT (9.6% inc. VAT)
Lettings and Management Renewal: 14%+VAT (16.8% inc. VAT)
Short Let Renewal (less than 6 months): 24%+VAT (28.8% inc. VAT)

Pre-Tenancy

Additional non-optional fees and charges

We will not be charging clients fees for referencing, tenancy agreements or deposit registration.

The costs of a clean, EPC, gas safety, EICR, PAT and inventory are set by third party suppliers and prices may vary. The below schedule is to give you an idea of what you would typically pay.

All fees stated are inclusive of VAT (calculated at 20%):

During the tenancy (if required

INHOUS is a member of and covered by the ARLA/Propertymark Client Money Protection (CMP) Scheme.

We are also a member of a redress scheme provided by The Property Ombudsman www.tpos.co.uk.

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