article_snippet: But if you're not sure whether you want to shackle yourself to the historic building - the only surviving local courthouse-jail in the capital - you can try before you buy for the sum of £10,000 a week.
article_snippet: Leading London property agents say more and more sellers are putting Leading London property agents properties on both the sales and lettings markets.
article_snippet: Many are happy to let potential buyers let a property before deciding if potential buyers want to buy.
article_snippet: Mark Tunstall, of 'ultra prime' specialists Tunstall Property London, said: 'The practice of 'try before you buy' is more prevalent with overseas purchasers who often look to rent a property before committing to a major financial investment. '
article_snippet: Someone from overseas, who is unfamiliar with areas of London and how London is as a city, often has a number of friends living in different neighbourhoods, each feeding back differing opinions on areas such as Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Kensington, old Chelsea in London, Marylebone and so on. '
article_snippet: However, it is impossible to really get a feeling for an area without living or visiting there for a period of time and this, coupled with the increase in stamp duty which has made buying a property even more expensive, often leads overseas buyers to first rent a property to get to know a certain area, location or development before committing to a substantial investment in overseas buyers property of choice.'
highlights_snippet: But if you're not sure whether you want to shackle yourself to the historic building you can try before you buy . 