Your Next Move Starts with a Good Read
Want a quicker sale or a rental that earns more? Our free brochure ‘moving’, written by our local experts, shows you how.
Anyone planning a sale has a list of questions. Which price will bring in the most buyers? What paperwork should I have ready? What happens once I accept an offer? Knowing what to expect up front can make the whole experience feel far more straightforward.
Landlords have a list of their own. How much rent could my property bring in? How do I keep up with safety rules? What if a tenant misses a payment? Get those right and your investment works for you, leaving you free to live life to the fullest.
Usually, you might piece the answers together from a Google search, hearsay from the neighbours and plenty of late-night scrolling. We've saved you the time and hassle and gathered it all in one place.
Available for you to pick up from your nearest office or download online now, our updated brochure 'moving' is 64 pages of easy-to-understand, practical guidance from the experts who help people buy, sell and invest, all year round.
Wherever you are on the ladder, there's a section just for you. So, let’s explore what’s inside the latest edition, written by the experienced people you’ll meet in our offices.
Selling? Start here
Getting the price right shapes everything that follows.
John Speer, Branch Partner in Orpington, explains why we often suggest three figures. Think a quick sale price, a likely sale price and a 'test the market' price. He also shows how each one affects the number of buyers who get in touch.
Our Push Button Service gets your photos, floorplans and paperwork sorted in advance. That way, you can launch the moment you spot somewhere new.
The stages of a sale can feel like a mystery, so pages 40 to 43 lay out every step. You'll see what you do, what we do and which documents you'll need, from proof of ID to your energy certificate.
Tracey Wright from our Ebbsfleet Garden City team then explains what happens between accepting an offer and getting the keys. She also flags the common hold-ups and how we keep things moving forward.
Buying? We've got your stage covered
First home, bigger home, forever home or something smaller for the years ahead – each has its own chapter. Managers from our network share their know-how, alongside real customer stories.
Our favourite? On page 14 a Rainham couple bought a three-bedroom house a short walk from the station for under £250,000 and got the keys 16 weeks after their offer. Better still, their monthly repayments now come in lower than their old rent.
Anyone handling a loved one's property through probate will find a guide too, written with care and attention.
Investing? Learn how to make every pound work harder
Our team has filled these pages with the advice landlords ask us for most.
Kelly Creed, Lettings Manager for Medway, sets out 10 steps to smarter investment, from pricing your rent to keeping up with safety rules (page 54). And once you're ready to set a figure, a map of 13 local areas reveals average rents and how much they've risen over the past year.
Four buy-to-let examples follow, with their price, expected income and yearly return, giving you a real feel for what a buy-to-let could earn you locally.
For added peace of mind, our Rent & Legal Protection covers you from the first missed payment, plus up to £100,000 in legal costs, at just £42 a month.
More income, less hassle.
From our desks to your doorstep
You'll spot a name and a face beside every article, each one written by our own team. Together, they give you a flavour of the expertise and local knowledge you can expect from over 200 staff across South East London and Kent.
Great experiences start with great people, and every page is packed with guidance for sellers, buyers and investors.
Pop in to your nearest office to grab a copy of ‘moving’ today. Prefer to stay in? Give us call and we’ll send one in the post or you can view the digital version here.
Together, we make it happen.
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