Expert Real Estate Agents for Buyers
Founded in 2015 by Jérôme Lartaud, a seasoned buying agent and property investor, and Claire Russell-Lartaud, a qualified property lawyer with over 18 years of professional experience advising high-net-worth individuals and family offices, Domus Holmes Property Finder is a boutique and independent property buying agency representing buyers exclusively.
Our ethos is defined by four core values:
- Transparency,
- Discretion,
- Professionalism,
- Due Diligence.
We act solely for our clients — never for sellers or estate agents — providing unbiased advice and complete confidentiality throughout the property search and acquisition process.
- As trusted real estate advisors for buyers, we manage every aspect of your acquisition journey — from sourcing and evaluating properties to negotiation and completion.
- Our clients benefit from exclusive access to prime and off-market opportunities across the UK and internationally, ensuring they never miss that one unique property that meets their exact requirements.
- We save our clients valuable time by previewing and assessing every property before recommending a visit. When a property meets your brief, we conduct thorough due diligence and prepare a detailed pre-purchase report, empowering you to make informed decisions with confidence.
- Beyond acquisition, we connect our clients with a network of trusted professionals — including lawyers, surveyors, private bankers, wealth managers, and architects — to provide a seamless and fully supported buying experience.
At Domus Holmes Property Finder, our mission is simple: to act as your discreet, knowledgeable, and strategic partner in securing the finest prime and super-prime properties with complete peace of mind.
Saving Time, Reducing Risk
& Adding Value
As independent buying agents, we save busy clients considerable time by proactively sourcing, previewing and assessing properties before recommending viewings.
We source and acquire high-quality townhouses and country houses, equestrian properties, farms and estates acrossBristol, the City of Bath and its surrounding villages, the South West of England as well as in London and Internationally.
When a property is deemed suitable and shortlisted, we carry out initial due diligence and produce a detailed pre-purchase report, enabling our clients to make well-informed decisions before committing to a purchase.
This disciplined and structured approach ensures our clients focus only on the right opportunities, while minimising risk and uncertainty throughout the buying process.
Our structured process ensures clarity and control at every stage of the acquisition.
Here Is How We Work
No Obligation Consultation
Every new property search starts with a consultation to understand your lifestyle and preferences, and discuss in more details your property search requirements (i.e. type of property, preferred location(s), purchase intent etc…), must-haves and also nice-to-haves.
Market Access & Search
We search and evaluate on and off-market opportunities to provide you with the best available options. As your buying agent we view and shortlist the most suitable properties, saving you valuable time in the process. We will only show you the best available properties that we have previewed on your behalf and meet your search requirements.
Shortlists & Viewings
After a careful curation of only the best properties available, we accompany you to every viewing, representing your interests and discussing feedback with you afterwards.
Due Diligence &
Negotiation
Due diligence is a crucial part of what we do. By investigating all relevant aspects of your potential purchase and bringing in specialist advice wherever necessary, we provide you with an objective overview of the property and pricing so that you can make an informed buying decision.
We undertake a detailed price comparison analysis to establish a fair market value. We advise you on best negotiation strategy and handle all the negotiations to secure you the most favourable price and terms.
Purchase Progression & Conveyancing Management
We oversee the entire conveyancing and legal process throughout and all the way to completion and handling over the keys.
Communication is paramount during this crucial part of the process where potential issues might arise, therefore we work closely with your solicitor, surveyor and any other advisors forming the team we have assembled to oversee your property transaction and ensure it runs smoothly.
Completion & Post-Purchase Service
Our relationship doesn’t end at the point of exchange of contracts, we go above and beyond by providing a bespoke service to cover all your individual needs. This can include introductions to an array of contractors, security companies, private financiers, local suppliers, or removal firms for example. We are here to facilitate any of your future property needs.
A Reliable
& Trustworthy Team
At Domus Holmes Property Finder we are experienced property buying consultants and provide informed, objective and independent advice on every aspect of the property buying process so our clients can make informed decision and secure the right property on the best possible terms.
Meet the Team…
Jerome Lartaud
Co-Founder and Director
Jerome is a French seasoned property investor and developer, with over 25 years’ experience investing in and renovating residential and commercial properties in France and the UK.
A commercially minded, strong negotiator with solid planning and analytical skills, he combines strong business acumen and solid project management experience, enabling him to assist clients with any project specifications and requirements.
With a particular passion for prime and super prime properties, he leads Domus Holmes’ property finding services.
Claire Russell-Lartaud
BA LLB (Hons – First Class)
Co-Founder & Director
Claire is a qualified and practising residential property lawyer with over 18 years professional experience in both the UK and Australian property markets and 20 years personal experience buying, renovating and selling properties.
During her property career she gained a wealth of residential and commercial property experience acting for a wide range of clients from blue chip companies to Ultra High Net Worth private clients, including time working as an in-house solicitor for a UHNW private family office.
Having a passion for all things property, she left her corporate career behind her in 2015 to immerse herself completely in the property world.