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Estate/Letting Agents covering Leigh-on-sea
1st Call, 193 Woodgrange Drive, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 2SG, 01702 616416.
Barrett Property Management, 170 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BS, 01268 774676.
Belvoir Lettings, 242 London Road, Westcliffe-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JG, 01702 334466.
Dedman Property Services, 110 West Road, Shoeburyness, Essex, SS1 3HQ, 01702 292636.
Dedman Property Services, 377 Southchurch Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 2PQ, 01702 311131.
Dedman Property Services, 42 Hedingham Place, Ashingdon Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1UP, 01702 533700.
Douglas Allen, 2 Ladygate Centre High Street, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9AE, 01268 561287.
haart, 42 Southernhay, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1ET, 01268 284656.
haart, 19 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7JD, 01268 782323.
haart, 11a Main Road, Hockley, Essex, SS5 4QY, 01702 200420.
haart, 213 London Road, Hadleigh, Essex, SS7 2RD, 01702 554541.
Hair & Son, 163 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 3EX, 01702 582255.
Martin & Co, 136a London Road, Southend-on-Sea , SS1 1PQ, 01702 430417.
Ocean Residential, 116 Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex, SS0 7LP, 01702 430416.
Reed Residential, 431 - 435 London Road, Westcliffe on Sea, Essex, SS0 7HU, 01702 606888.
Spicer McColl, 36 Southernhay, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1ET, 01268 522441.
Spicer McColl, 85 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1TX, 01795 663011.
Ward & Partners, 10 Broadway, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1AF, 01795 664651.
WOW Property, the people's estate agent, 0845 000 0999.
Your Move, 2 Bank House, Broadway, SHEERNESS, Kent, ME12 1TW, 01795 668373.
Note: No guarantee is made to the accuracy of these details.
TIPS ON BUYING IN LEIGH-ON-SEA
Estate Agents
Let a good number of agents in Leigh-on-sea know your needs - our
'one e-mail to all Leigh-on-sea 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 Leigh-on-sea 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 Leigh-on-sea. 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 Leigh-on-sea
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 Leigh-on-sea 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 LEIGH-ON-SEA
The Estate Agent
Ask a few Leigh-on-sea 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 Leigh-on-sea
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 LEIGH-ON-SEA
- 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 Leigh-on-sea
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 LEIGH-ON-SEA
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 Leigh-on-sea
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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