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1st Call, 193 Woodgrange Drive, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 2SG, 01702 616416.
Ashton Burkinshaw, 26 New Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QR, 01634 842878.
Barrett Property Management, 170 High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7BS, 01268 774676.
Belle Vue Property Services, 501 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2PH.
Belvoir Lettings, Rochester, Kent, 01634 403125.
Belvoir Lettings, 242 London Road, Westcliffe-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JG, 01702 334466.
Bromleys, 87 High Street, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 7RE.
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.
haart, 19 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7JD, 01268 782323.
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, 67 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4EE, 01634 838700.
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.
Red Apple Property Management, 40 Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BA, 01634 250657.
Reed Residential, 431 - 435 London Road, Westcliffe on Sea, Essex, SS0 7HU, 01702 606888.
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.
Spicer McColl, 85 High Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1TX, 01795 663011.
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, 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, 13 West Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1AJ, 01795 427272.
Ward & Partners, 10 Broadway, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1AF, 01795 664651.
WOW Property, the people's estate agent, 0845 000 0999.
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, 28 West Street, SITTINGBOURNE, Kent, ME10 1AP, 01795 429771.
Your Move, 2 Bank House, Broadway, SHEERNESS, Kent, ME12 1TW, 01795 668373.

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Tips on Buying | Tips on Selling | Tips on Renting | Tips on Letting

TIPS ON BUYING IN MIDDLE STOKE

Estate Agents

Let a good number of agents in Middle stoke know your needs - our 'one e-mail to all Middle stoke 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 Middle stoke 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 Middle stoke. 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 A Property

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 Middle stoke

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 Middle stoke Estate Agents' button now and get the best local agents sending you details through - Do it now!

TIPS ON SELLING IN MIDDLE STOKE

The Estate Agent

Ask a few Middle stoke 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 A Property

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 Middle stoke

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.

TIPS ON RENTING IN MIDDLE STOKE

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 Middle stoke

Notify all the main local agents by sending 'one e-mail to all Letting Agents' with your requirements. Do it now!

TIPS ON LETTING OUT YOUR PROPERTY IN MIDDLE STOKE

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.