As an independent Bristol agent we have over many years developed good working relationships with other professionals in trades allied to the sales process and are happy to provide recommendations for solicitors, surveyors, removal companies, builders and the such like if required.
The links below provide more general information on both the sales and buying processes.
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The most crucial thing to remember is that a person's home is the most valuable asset they will ever own. Without a doubt one of the most important factors that most people take account of when looking at property is how long has this property been on the market. Your house is only new to the market once, therefore we employ the correct marketing methods to result in a rapid and efficient sale.
Following considerable market research being carried out across the UK within the property sector, there are three comments that keep coming up….
1. Lack of communication from my Estate Agent when enquiries are made
2. I can never get hold of my Estate Agent and they never return my calls
3. What is my Estate Agent doing to sell my house?
Leese & Nagle will go that extra mile to offer you a very personal service and will not only take the pressure away from you but will endeavour to achieve the very best possible price.
Choosing Leese & Nagle could make all the difference to whether your home sells quickly and at the right price, so it’s worth making us your choice. It may be tempting to go with the agent that quotes you the highest selling price, but how long will it take to sell at that price?
All of the following are services offered by Leese & Nagle Estate Agents.
| The following are the type of agency agreements that are available: | |
| Sole Agency Only | One agent markets the property. |
| Joint Agency | Two agents market the property and split the fee between them on an agreed basis when the property is sold. |
Multiple Agency |
Two or more agencies market the property and the agency that sells it gets the fee |
Before someone comes to see your home, make sure both the inside and the outside look well cared for and welcoming. People will be looking at your home from the pavement – or even from their car – and if they don’t like what they see, they may not bother coming in. Here are some helpful tips:
Tidy up:
Rooms look larger and more inviting when they are neat and uncluttered. Put clothes away and close cupboard and wardrobe doors, make the beds, do the washing up, clean the sink and remove any limescale from taps. Kitchen work surfaces should be clear, make sure bathrooms are clean and toilet seats are down. Remember that the presentation of your kitchen and bathroom are very often key to leaving that good impression.
Get the lighting right:
Your home should look warm and cosy, inside and out. Replace any burned out bulbs, open the windows, (even for a few minutes – to get rid of any cooking or pet odours). If it’s winter, make sure your home feels warm. Empty the kitchen bin, make sure the windows are clean inside and out, turn off the TV and put the radio on softly and tidy away any children’s toys you have.
If you are at home while people are viewing your property, you have an opportunity to find out what’s important to them. Listen for clues and, where possible, tell them about the features of your home and the neighbourhood that you think would appeal to them.
Once you have told them everything you think is useful, let them look round the property again on their own so that they can gather their own thoughts and impressions.
When someone decides that your home is the one for them, they will make an offer through ourselves and we will relay it to you.
You may be lucky and get an offer for the full asking price. But many people offer a lower price to start with. They may do this because:
It’s important to remember that you don’t have to take the first offer you get. In fact, you may be unable to accept a lower offer because you need the full asking price in order to buy your next home. We will talk the situation over with you.
There’s no hard and fast rule on what makes a good offer, but it is important to know these basic criteria:
Accepting an offer from someone who isn’t ready to move yet could lead to several complications and delays later. You may want your home to remain on the market until the buyer is in a stronger position. We will offer you advice on individual offers.
Your Neighbourhood, it is important to know your local neighbourhood, below are a few links that will tell you all you need to know
www.iammoving.com
Let people know you have moved - this free change-of-address service covers everyone from the DVLA to British Gas.
www.upmystreet.co.uk
Local information supplied by UpMyStreet on everything from Ambulance Response Times to School league tables.
A building survey is a comprehensive inspection suitable for all properties but especially recommended for:
A building survey involves a detailed examination of all accessible parts of a property and can be tailor-made to suit your individual needs and concerns.
A building survey includes the following:
A building survey does not include a valuation, although your surveyor should be able to provide a separate valuation report if required.
Stamp Duty Land Tax is payable on conveyances and land transfers. The table below details the amounts due as from 28th March 2000:
| Consideration Amount | Duty due |
| Up to and including £125,000 provided a certificate of value for £25,000 is included in the document | nil |
| Over £125,000 but not more than £250,000 provided a certificate of value for £250,000 is included in the document. | 1% |
| Over £250,000 but not more than £500,000, provided a certificate of value for £500,000 is included in the document | 3% |
Over £500,000 |
4% |
N.B. All amounts are now rounded up to the next multiple of £5
A valuation is an inspection carried out on behalf of your mortgage lender to determine the amount and terms of a mortgage offer. Your mortgage lender will probably ask you to pay for the valuation and will send you a copy of the report.
A Valuation is not a survey. It is a limited inspection to identify problems that affect the security of your mortgage lender's loan. A property can have defects that are critical to yourself, but are not of concern to the mortgage lender and therefore won’t appear in a valuation report. That’s why you should not just rely on the information provided by a valuation when deciding whether or not to purchase a property.
You should have a survey carried out on the property you intend to buy, and carefully consider its results before entering into a contract to buy it (or before making an offer in Scotland). Depending on the seriousness of any defects and the cost of necessary repair work, you could try to re-negotiate the purchase price to reflect the cost of repairs or decide not to purchase the property at all.
Surveyors should comment on all parts of a property that are readily accessible but they are not obliged to inspect areas that are difficult to access. They won’t lift carpets or move furniture out of the way, but they will use a ladder to inspect roofs up to 3m in height.
Similary, since most surveyors are not experts in electrics or plumbing, they won’t test services such as the wiring and water.
A Homebuyers Survey and Valuation Report, also known as an HSV is a service carried out to a standard format, defined by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). It is primarily designed for properties built within the last 150 years, which are of conventional construction and in reasonable condition.
An HSV is not a detailed survey of every aspect of the property and focuses only on significant and urgent matters. It's not suitable for many properties which are more than 150 years old, those in need of renovation or that you are planning to extend.
An HSV includes the following information: -
Chartered surveyors are members of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). They can be identified by the letters MRICS and FRICS (professional members and fellows of RICS) or TechRICS for technical surveyors.
Chartered surveyors are professionals whose academic qualifications and training have been approved by RICS. They follow a strict code of ethical conduct and professional standards. To find a chartered surveyor in your area, call the RICS Contact Centre on 0870 333 1600.
The cost will depend on what type of survey you need. Prices will differ according to the type and value of the property, its size, age and the complexity of the survey.
If a valuation or survey is being arranged on your behalf, perhaps by a bank or building society, they may charge an administrative fee for this service. You are entitled to know the amount of the fee being paid to the surveyor and the amount being retained by the lender.
A chartered surveyor will use the letters MRICS or FRICS - meaning they are either a member or a fellow of RICS.
A technical surveyor will use the letters TechRICS - meaning they are a qualified technical member of RICS.
You should also look for the following as a mark of membership
Your Neighbourhood, it is important to know your local neighbourhood, below are a few links that will tell you all you need to know
www.iammoving.com
Let people know you have moved - this free change-of-address service covers everyone from the DVLA to British Gas.
www.upmystreet.co.uk
Local information supplied by UpMyStreet on everything from Ambulance Response Times to School league tables.
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