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Estate/Letting Agents covering Aylesford
Ashton Burkinshaw, 5 Clarendon Place, King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BQ, 01622 693773.
Ashton Burkinshaw, 26 New Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QR, 01634 842878.
Belvoir Lettings, 169-170 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1AH, 01474 567995.
Belvoir Lettings, Rochester, Kent, 01634 403125.
haart, Unit 3 - Galleon House, 87 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BG, 01622 751222.
Martin & Co, 10 Cutter Close, Upnor, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4GY, 01474 579979.
Martin & Co, Starnes Court, Off Union Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 1EB, 01622 690290.
Martin & Co, 67 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE, 01634 838700.
RE/MAX 24, 199 Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1EW, 01474 333266.
Red Apple Property Management, 40 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BA, 01474 333888.
Red Apple Property Management, 40 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BA, 01634 250657.
Red Apple Property Management, 40 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BA, 0845 338 0375.
Spicer McColl, 155 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1EL, 01634 400755.
Spicer McColl, 375 Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Kent, ME5 9LL, 01634 685869.
Spicer McColl, 141 High Street, Strood, Kent, ME2 4TJ, 01634 719955.
Spicer McColl, 13 Military Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4JG, 01634 829888.
Thames Gateway Lettings, 411 High St, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4NU, 01634 813161.
The Accommodation Shop, 23 Watling Street, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EP, 01634 851617.
Ward & Partners, Station Approach, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0HN, 01474 813100.
Ward & Partners, 79 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1BG, 01622 683737.
Ward & Partners, 136 Ashford Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4NA, 01622 730955.
Ward & Partners, 7 Malling Road, Snodland, Kent, ME6 5AA, 01634 245055.
Ward & Partners, 81 High Street, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4AH, 01634 716597.
Ward & Partners, 81 High Street, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4AH, 01634 830925.
Ward & Partners, 8 Walderslade Centre, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9LR, 01634 841243.
Ward & Partners, 109 High Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1BS, 01634 851191.
Ward & Partners, 746 London Road, Larkfield, Maidstone, Kent, ME20 6BG, 01732 847877.
WOW Property, the people's estate agent, 0845 000 0999.
Your Move, 178/182 Parrock Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1ES, 01474 533455.
Your Move, 53/55 Station Road, LONGFIELD, Kent, DA3 7QA, 01474 704104.
Your Move, 24 King Street, MAIDSTONE, Kent, ME14 1DW, 01622 671151.
Your Move, 138 Ashford Road, Bearsted, MAIDSTONE, Kent, ME14 4NA, 01622 738282.
Your Move, 13A Main Road, Hoo, ROCHESTER, Kent, ME3 9AA, 01634 253322.
Your Move, 137 High Street, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4TJ, 01634 290579.
Your Move, 385 Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 9LL, 01634 685041.
Your Move, 8-12 Military Road, CHATHAM, Kent, ME4 4JA, 01634 829491.
Your Move, 79 Balmoral Road, GILLINGHAM, Kent, ME7 4PD, 01634 852345.
Your Move, 714 London Road, LARKFIELD, Kent, ME20 6BL, 01732 841523.
Your Move, 93 Commercial Road, PADDOCK WOOD, Kent, TN12 6DS, 01892 833388.
Note: No guarantee is made to the accuracy of these details.
TIPS ON BUYING IN AYLESFORD
Estate Agents
Let a good number of agents in Aylesford know your needs - our
'one e-mail to all Aylesford Estate Agents' button at the top of the homepage
is ideal for this.
Provide estate agents with all your contact details
and e-mail addresses - if what you are looking for comes on the
market in Aylesford you want to be the first to know!
Work closely with the estate agents, they have local knowledge of the property market and house prices in Aylesford. Make them want to help you.
The Property
Work out your budget:
- Standard lending ratios are usually three times
the principal earner's gross income plus one times the second,
or two and a half times joint gross income.
- Consider your existing equity, savings, moving
costs and your likely general credit rating.
Decide what you want to buy. Make a wish list of essential
criteria:
- Style, size, age, numbers of rooms, garaging, parking,
garden etc.
- Still remain open-minded - lots of people
surprise themselves with what they end up buying.
Consider the wider picture:
- Location, communications, local facilities, schools,
clubs
- Is this a long term move? How will your property
needs vary in future?
Viewing
Arrive in the area early to get a good feel of the
neighbourhood, and prepare any local questions you may wish to ask.
Do not make an instant judgement. Do not be influenced
by the sociability of the vendors, their taste in furnishings or
the (un)tidiness.
Assess the accommodation that the property provides.
Assess the general state of repair: Roof, walls, windows
and doors, plasterwork, wiring, plumbing and heating, kitchen fittings
and bathroom sanitary ware.
Have improvements been carried out / will they be
required (e.g. double glazing, insulation, D.P.C., kitchen)?
Assess the neighbours, the street and the general
condition of other properties around - is this street reliably steady,
on the up, or going downhill?
Consider where the morning and evening sun will be.
If you are interested try to revisit at a different
time on a different day when the area may be busier.
Action for buying a house in Aylesford
Buying a house can get stressful; get off to a good
start:
- Print this checklist, take it with you and make
notes.
- Press our 'one e-mail to all Aylesford Estate Agents' button
now and get the best local agents sending you details through
- Do it now!
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TIPS ON SELLING IN AYLESFORD
The Estate Agent
Ask a few Aylesford agents to value your property. Be objective
about what they say and do not be unduly critical if is not what
you wanted to hear!
Do not necessarily choose the agent with the cheapest
fee; you want your property advertised and 'sold properly' in all
respects.
Choose an agent that belongs to a professional body
such as:
- The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)
- The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
(RICS)
- Ombudsman Estate Agency (OEA)
Read ALL the small print if you decide to use
a sole agent. Multiple agents could cost you more, but may increase
your chances of selling your property.
State any fixtures and fittings to be included in
the sale.
Make it clear to the agent the minimum value you are
presently willing to accept from a buyer.
Your Property
Take a critical look at the outside and inside of
your home and decide what small items are realistic to quickly improve.
The exterior of your home will be the buyer's first
impression. Ensure the garden is neat and tidy, outside lights are
clean and working, all fixtures such as door handles are secure.
Prepare your home by cleaning, repainting (if necessary)
and completing any unfinished DIY job! Create more space. Pack away,
throw away or take to the charity shop any unnecessary items and
be ruthless. The more you do now, the less cluttered your house
will look, and the less packing you will have to do when you move.
Viewing
Arrange viewing at times that you can realistically
have the property looking good, kitchen cleared, grass cut etc.
The property needs to be tidy.
Create a nice atmosphere, pleasant fragrances, and
flowers and turn the television off. In winter light any fires and
have the heating at a comfortable level. In summer open windows.
Be ready for questions about the property, neighbours
and the locality.
Be clear about your own reasons for moving-on, time
scales and flexibility.
Leave it to your agent do any serious negotiating.
Action for selling property in Aylesford
We have listed your main local agents. E-mail them
a request to contact you for initial discussions about the possibility
of them being chosen to sell you property.
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TIPS ON RENTING IN AYLESFORD
- Let lots of agents know what you are looking
for so you get a really good selection to choose from.
- Inform the agent of your criteria (location, budget,
furnished/unfurnished, occupation date requirement, tenancy period
and any other aspects that are important to you).
- Expect to pay a deposit of at least one months
rent, possibly more. Possibly some administration charges.
- You may be required to provide references.
- Ensure you read and understand the tenancy agreement.
The Citizens Advice Bureau may check this for you. Clarify what
is NOT included in the rental fee, such as council tax, utility
bills, ground maintenance etc.
- Examine the inventory prepared by the agent and
keep a copy.
- Check restrictions: sub-letting, pets etc. Can
you redecorate?
- Notify defects in writing as soon as they become
apparent (even if you do not want them remedied).
- Establish what is covered under maintenance (boilers,
refrigerators, radiators etc.).
- Usually, you will not have to deal with the landlord
directly. Should you have any problems or queries, direct them
to your agent first.
- Other issues to consider are, parking, neighbours,
noise levels, public transport availability etc.
Action to rent a house or flat in Aylesford
Notify all the main local agents by sending 'one e-mail
to all Letting Agents' with your requirements. Do it now!
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TIPS ON LETTING OUT YOUR PROPERTY IN AYLESFORD
Choose a letting agent that is registered with one
of the following:
- The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA)
- The National Approved Letting Scheme (NALS)
- The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)
- The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- The UK Association of Letting Agents (UKALA)
- Ombudsman for Estate Agents (OEA)
Get a good contract which will be the Tenancy Agreement.
Think about any restrictions you wish to place on the tenant and
the use of your property.
Try not to be too tough - if you exclude smokers,
pets, students, small children and short term lets, you will narrow
the market for your property considerably.
Ask for a rent that is realistic and affordable to
your potential tenants. The big difference in profit at the end
of the year will be dependent upon how long the property stood empty
- reduce the voids!
Examine our 'buyers tips' for guidelines on presenting
the property in an attractive manner.
Action to let property in Aylesford
Notify the local Letting Agents your property is available
and find out the likely rent that could be attracted for your property.
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