Who would be the middle man used to purchase property

Would this be an estate agent? A solicitor? How would a gentleman new to London find one? Where would his offices likely be? Thanks!

Upstart Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 12 Location: Atlanta

A man could send his solicitor or his man of business or go himself to purchase property. Most property was advertised as being sold at auction, though I am sure that not all was sold that way.
They had businesses that dealt only with selling property. The agents and the properties were listed in the newspapers. The agents for the sellers are not given a title or are called auctioneers.
nancy

Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:14 pm Post subject:

Is he likely to be called a stewart, or was that term out of use by the Regency?
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Upstart Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 12 Location: Atlanta

If by property you mean land or some large purchase such as a house, the employer would generally have to make the purchase himself. Because a purchase of property was a contract, it would have to be finalized by someone with the authority to sign his name and to obligate him to the expense. While a steward, or man of business was usually allowed to transact business involving small sums, any major purchase would require the signature and promise of the employer. Grooms were allowed to buy horses and stewards could contract for coal and seed, but any unusual or large purchase would most likely require the man himself to attend to it.
Nancy