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About Chancellors
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    Since opening in 1807, Chancellors have been passionate about selling and letting property, with our customers' needs at the forefront of our priorities. As one of the UK's leading independent estate agents, we refuse to rest on our laurels and constantly strive to develop and grow our brand for the better. Through hard work and determination, Chancellors now have 58 networked offices across the South of England and Mid Wales. We currently have a strong local presence in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, London, Mid Wales, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Surrey - with more counties to follow!

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    Why Choose Chancellors?

    We offer a full range of services

    We like to pull out all the stops, so we include a rent guarantee with our standard full property management services as well as a range of industry leading products to help smoothly manage tenancies on behalf of landlord & tenants.

    We have buyers and tenants

    On average last year we had over 32,000 applicants registered and actively looking for a property.

    We are trusted:

    We currently have over 32,000+ Trustpilot reviews and an average score of 4.8/5 - you will be in safe hands.

    We are proactive:

    In 2022, we made over 11,000 active calls and booked over 1,000 property viewings on average each working day.

    We are award winners:

    We have won numerous awards each year since 2005 including International Property Awards, Sunday Times and The Negotiator Award totalling over 100 awards.

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    Property Management

    We offer full property management to give landlords & tenants peace of mind that their properties are being well looked after. We have a range of contractors in place to ensure that the property is maintained to the best standard and to ensure a smooth and successful tenancy for both landlord and tenant. To find out more, please visit our website - www.chancellors.co.uk/landlords/letting-your-property-made-easier/property-management

    Moving services

    We have partnered with a number of removals companies to make your moving journey easier. To find out more information about our partners, visit our website - www.chancellors.co.uk/removal-services

    No deposit scheme

    We know that paying a large upfront deposit isn't always possible and can take time to save up for. That's why we offer a £0 Deposit Replacement Scheme, meaning that tenants can get moving sooner and landlords benefit from increased cover vs the traditional cash deposit! To find out more, visit our website - www.chancellors.co.uk/tenants/no-deposit-renting-for-tenants

    Deposit protection

    Where a traditional deposit is provided it is only natural that a tenant may be concerned about parting with it. With Chancellors, you can be confident that your deposit is safe as it is protected by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme. If you would like to know more, please visit our website - www.chancellors.co.uk/tenants/guide-to-tenants/deposit-protection

    Landlord insurance

    To make sure that we provide the best service for our landlords we have partnered up with The Lettings Hub, who provide competitive insurance services for those with one rental property or even a whole portfolio. To find out more about our partnership, please visit our website - www.chancellors.co.uk/landlords/letting-your-property-made-easier/landlord-insurance

    Mortgage

    One of the most important aspects of buying a new home is securing a mortgage. Through our partner business under the Mab umbrella, we can offer you a complete mortgage and insurance package to suit your financial needs. To find out more, please visit our website - www.chancellors.co.uk/mortgage

    Conveyancing

    We have partnered with Legally Prepared conveyancing services to make sure that your purchase or sale goes through as quickly and smoothly as possible as we work hand in hand with the solicitors to support the sales transaction. As a seller, if you use our Legally Prepared conveyancing service, your contract can be sent to the buyers solicitors in just 24 hours. To find out more, please visit our website - www.chancellors.co.uk/conveyancing

    Auction

    If you're looking to buy or sell but don't have time to waste, then the auction method could be for you! Unlike the traditional buying/selling process, with the auction method you can have fixed dates for moving and as a buyer you are able to bid online 24/7. To find out more, please visit our website - www.chancellors.co.uk/buying-an-auction-property


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    About Reading

    Reading is one of the UK's largest towns, located in the heart of the Thames Valley in Berkshire. Due to its close proximity to the Capital and its own thriving industries, Reading is a haven for young professionals and families alike.

    London can be reached by train in just 30 minutes from Reading and the railway station offers an array of rail connections across the entire UK. Road travel is also convenient with the M4 right on Reading's doorstep, leading to the M25. The M40 and M3 are also easily accessible from the town.

    There is plenty to do in Reading and you are sure to find something to entertain the whole family. For those that enjoy a spot of retail therapy Reading is home to the Oracle shopping centre, an impressive mall with hundreds of well-known stores and mouth-watering eateries. If you'd rather spend some time enjoying the great outdoors you can visit Forbury Gardens, or if you love history why not visit Reading Abbey Quarter!

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    Additional Services

    Property Management

    We offer full property management to give landlords & tenants peace of mind that their properties are being well looked after. We have a range of partners in place to ensure that the property is maintained to the best standard and to ensure a smooth and successful tenancy for both landlord and tenant. To find out more, please visit our website - www.chancellors.co.uk/landlords/letting-your-property-made-easier/property-management

    Moving services

    We have partnered with a number of removals companies to make your moving journey easier. To find out more information about our partners, visit our website - www.chancellors.co.uk/removal-services

    Tenant rental protection

    Sometimes life throws us a curveball and we are left in a sticky situation. That is why we offer tenant rental protection through our partner Life Financial Services. To find out more, please visit our website - www.chancellors.co.uk/tenants/tenant-rental-protection

    No deposit scheme

    We know that paying a large upfront deposit isn't always possible and can take time to save up for. That's why we offer a £0 Deposit Replacement Scheme, meaning that tenants can get moving sooner and landlords benefit from increased cover vs the traditional cash deposit! To find out more, visit our website - www.chancellors.co.uk/tenants/no-deposit-renting-for-tenants

    Deposit protection

    Where a traditional deposit is provided it is only natural that a tenant may be concerned about parting with it. With Chancellors, you can be confident that your deposit is safe as it is protected by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme. If you would like to know more, please visit our website - www.chancellors.co.uk/tenants/guide-to-tenants/deposit-protection

    Landlord insurance

    To make sure that we provide the best service for our landlords we have partnered up with Life Financial Services, who provide competitive insurance services for those with one rental property or even a whole portfolio. To find out more about our partnership, please visit our website - www.chancellors.co.uk/landlords/letting-your-property-made-easier/landlord-insurance

    Mortgage

    One of the most important aspects of buying a new home is securing a mortgage. Here at Chancellors we have partnered with Life Financial Services, who can offer you a complete mortgage and insurance package to suit your financial needs. To find out more, please visit our website - www.chancellors.co.uk/mortgage

    Conveyancing

    We have partnered with Legally Prepared conveyancing services to make sure that your purchase or sale goes through as quickly and smoothly as possible as we work hand in hand with the solicitors to support the sales transaction. As a seller, if you use our Legally Prepared conveyancing service, your contract can be sent to the buyers solicitors in just 24 hours. To find out more, please visit our website - www.chancellors.co.uk/conveyancing

    Auction

    If you're looking to buy or sell but don't have time to waste, then the auction method could be for you! Unlike the traditional buying/selling process, with the auction method you can have fixed dates for moving and as a buyer you are able to bid online 24/7. To find out more, please visit our website - www.chancellors.co.uk/buying-an-auction-property


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    Robert Penford - Sales
    Heading up our Sales team in Reading is Robert Penford. Robert's knowledge of the surrounding area is second to none and with the help of his fantastic team, you can be sure to find your perfect new home.
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    Malcolm Cowie - Lettings
    Leading our Lettings team in Reading is one of Chancellors' Regional Directors, Malcolm Cowie, who joined us in 2003. Malcolm has an abundance of local knowledge and with the assistance of his team you can be sure to find the perfect new home to rent in Reading.
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    Testimonials from Landlords

    • Landlord Testimonial

      a fantastic service
      Orshy

      ''Thank you Lauren for your help in the last few months. You provide a fantastic service to both landlords and tenants. I have found Lauren Ford to be very professional, responsive, efficient and always gives 110%. It's been an absolute pleasure :)''
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      worked very hard to find a tenant
      NK

      '' Alice Cooke at Chancellors Reading has worked very hard to find a tenant for a property we own. Her efforts has meant that void period is limited to as little as possible. Thanks Alice and well done.''

    Testimonials from Tenants

    • Tenant Testimonial

      Really happy for the service provided
      Noemi

      '' My boyfriend and I have to thank Alice Cooke for her amazing job in helping us to find a place to move in, and now for helping us to complete our application. She is guiding us in each step and we know we can rely on her for any problem concerning the application and the flat, she really cares to Keep us informed and give us an answer to all our questions. We are Really happy for the service provided and for the way she is working although the tough time.''
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      provided great support
      Ms Vilanova

      '' I had to find a property to move into in a short period of time and Leona and Danielle provided great support during that time, with promptly responses in all communications. Thank you for all your help.''
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      recommend Chancellors in Reading 
      Miss Barrow

      '' Lauren from Chancellors has been very helpful in our hunt for a new rental property. Unlike other agents we've used she has been easy to contact and very helpful meeting our requirement especially when it comes to finding pet friendly rental options. She has made our process a lot easier than other agents in the area, I would and have recommend Chancellors in Reading for anyone struggling to find a property.''
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      very happy with the service
      Mark

      '' Danielle is very professional at what she does and has helped me from start to finish and because of her I'm now waiting to move into my new apartment, which should be happening in about a weeks time, very happy with the service you cannot fault it , and i will stay with this company if i need to move again''
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