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    FROM INSPECTION TO VIEWING IN LESS THAN EIGHT HOURS!!

    Our investment in the latest technology allows this to happen so if you want a top performing agent with the best exposure, we offer the best solution. Covering Maidstone and Mid Kent with a network of offices, we will offer your property from every branch as well as our prominent Head Office in Maidstone town centre. As members of The Guild of Property Professionals we can offer property from our London office in Park Lane. With real time uploads available to Rightmove, your property can be on the market in a matter of hours. Top quality cameras produce fantastic results. All of this is supported by local and knowledgeable staff giving you an experience to remember as many of our clients say time and time again.

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Thinking of Selling?
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    Long established
    Established in 1929, Page and Wells are one of Maidstone's leading Independent Residential Sales and Lettings agents with local offices covering a large part of Mid Kent, as well as a representative London office situated in Mayfair.

    Maximised viewings
    With your best interests in mind, we encourage our staff to perform as a team, allowing us to pool all properties and all buyers centrally. All property details can be offered and printed at every branch and in this way we endeavour to maximise viewings.

    Extensive marketing
    Details of your home will be mailed, emailed or telephoned to our large database of potential buyers. It will be advertised in the local press and displayed in our 24/7 LED lit windows in one or more branches. It will also be displayed on this website and many others, including Rightmove.

    Working principals
    Page and Wells is independently owned with five experienced Directors supported by a team of Associate Directors and Managers. Our staff are local and have many years experience. Consequently, we have a wealth of local contacts and knowledge.

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Buying Guide
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    You have decided to buy a home
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    Whether it is your first, second or umpteenth purchase, a property acquisition can be daunting.

    Buying a house is likely to be one of the biggest financial transactions that you make. It can be a lengthy and complicated business, equally exciting as fraught with stress and worry

    As a result you will need good advice around and this is where Page & Wells come in.

    After finding a home you like, which can take anything from a few days to many months, the process from having your offer accepted to completion of the sale takes, on average, about 12 weeks. This is about twice as long as in many other countries - home buying in Britain is a notoriously drawn-out business but quick sales/purchases can be achieved.

    Whilst always acting for the vendor, it is in the interest of all parties for us to make your home-buying experience as easy and problem-free as possible.

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    So, where do you start?
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    How much can I afford?
    • First-time buyer - other options
    • Choosing your home
    • Having found your home - make that offer
    • Property chains
    • Surveyors - survey and valuation types
    • Solicitors
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    How much can I afford?
    It may sound obvious but it is surprising how many people start looking without considering sensibly what they can afford to spend. In today's market conditions, most vendors require their agent to establish the purchasing ability of the buyer.

    If you require a mortgage you may be asked to produce a certificate to show a mortgage has been agreed in principle.

    If you are a first time buyer proof of a deposit may be required.

    If you have a house to sell, you need to know it's value to establish the equity available for your next purchase. Expect to be asked whether you have had it valued, whether it is on the market and if it is, for how long and what interest you have had from buyers? If you are not yet on the market, why not request a free valuation now?

    If you are a cash buyer (do not require a mortgage and have nothing to sell), you may be asked to provide proof that the funds are available for your proposed purchase.

    So at the outset, where appropriate, see a mortgage advisor. Not every Bank and Building Society offer matching products and terms. Shopping around can save £££'s. An Independent Mortgage Advisor will look at many mortgage products for you. If you would like to discuss your mortgage requirements with a Financial Advisor, request an appointment here.

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    First-time buyer - other options
    The ever-rising cost of housing and current mortgage availability has made it difficult for first-time buyers. As a result, many are increasingly seeking other means to get on the property ladder. Buying with your friends or family are two popular options, but you could also take part in a shared ownership scheme. These schemes allow you to buy a percentage of your home, and pay rent on the remainder, with the option of increasing your share as and when you can afford it. Many of these homes are new-builds, with initial shares starting from around 25%, and the eventual option of owning the whole property.

    As agents, Page & Wells frequently offer properties with shared equity arrangements, usually as New Homes.

    Different housing authorities have different criteria for who can participate in shared-ownership schemes. To find out if you are eligible, take a look at the Communities and Local Government website.

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    Choosing your home
    Once you have decided to buy a house and found out how much you can afford, it is worth sitting down and thinking hard about what you want from your new home and what your needs are. We have made a list of some of the things you should consider when house hunting.

    All too often buyers, in their anxious state to get started, consider only the locality they like without thought for how many boxes that locality ticks in relation to their other requirements.

    You will save a lot of your time and that of the sellers and their agents if you give consideration to things such as the whereabouts of:

    • Local shops and supermarkets
    • Doctors and hospitals
    • Schools (junior and senior - children grow up!) and their Ofsted reports
    • Transport for all occupants, roads and motorways, buses and trains
    • Sports and leisure facilities

    Other questions buyers often forget to consider between viewing properties and negotiating a purchase are:

    • Is the property freehold or leasehold?
    • If leasehold, what ground rent and service charge payments are there?
    • If leasehold, how long does the lease have to run?
    • Is parking on site or allocated?
    • Is the property in a chain?
    • How quickly do the owners/rest of chain wish to move?
    • Has the vendor found a property yet?

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    Having found your home - make that offer
    Ask sufficient questions of the selling agent to help satisfy any queries you may have and then put in an offer.

    Agents often ask a set price for their client's property but sometimes that price may be qualified by words such as "Guide Price", "Offers in Excess Of" (O.I.E.O.) or "Offers in the Region Of" (O.I.R.O.).

    Depending on your personal views about the property and the price qualifier, you may choose to offer the asking price in full or perhaps above or below.

    Quite often purchasers offer the full asking price if the property really suits their needs and perhaps is new to the market and of a type which is rarely available. A full asking price offer signifies your intent - serious haggling gives off other vibes and gives time for another purchaser to move in. Don't lose out on that dream property or rare opportunity for the sake of a few pounds.

    Having had your offer accepted you may well find yourself in a chain. You will also need to consider the appointment of solicitors, the arranging of the mortgage and the appointment of surveyors.

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    Property chains
    Nationally, on average one in three property chains fall apart. This can happen for numerous reasons, from one party not having their finances in order, to an unpleasant surprise in the survey or legal documents.

    The best way to ensure a chain progresses smoothly is through good communication. Good Agents and Solicitors who stay in regular contact help to make sure everything possible is being done to speed things along. See testimonials from our purchasers.

    It can also help to stay flexible. Nothing upsets a chain more than one party trying to dictate everyone else's plans. Be prepared to move in with your family or rent as a short-term measure if it means you can keep the chain going.

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    Surveyors - survey and valuation types
    If you require a mortgage to fund your purchase, both you and your mortgage lender need reassurance that the property is worth the amount of money you have agreed to pay for it.

    All lenders require a basic valuation, but in addition you may be advised to have an independent, more detailed survey carried out as the basic valuation will only show up any obvious problems that you will probably have noticed yourself.

    As well as what is known as the basic valuation, there are two main types of survey:

    • The homebuyer's report. A more detailed inspection and report than undertaken for the mortgage valuation but less detailed than the building survey.
    • The building survey (also known as the full structural survey). A thorough inspection and detailed report.

    The level of survey you need depends a lot on the individual property you are buying. Naturally, they differ in cost but a saving may be achieved if the surveyor conducting the mortgage valuation is able to undertake the more detailed report from the same inspection.

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    Solicitors
    A conveyance is normally carried out by a firm of solicitors or a specialist conveyancing company. Some provide on line tracking and reporting and others adopt the more traditional approach. A good Solicitor, like a good Estate Agent can be worth their weight in gold. Page & Wells can put you in touch with good local solicitors and obtain estimates on your behalf.

    Your solicitor will normally also act for the Bank or Building Society who are providing the mortgage.

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Helping you to find the right mortgage
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    Finding the right mortgage can be a tricky task with so many choices to make. That's why The Guild of Property Professionals have chosen to team up with L&C, the UK's largest fee free mortgage broker to offer you expert advice and help when looking for your mortgage.

    Why Guild Mortgage Services?

    • You can get expert advice at the end of a phone when it suits you- L&C's experienced team are on hand 7-days a week.
    • L&C do the legwork- their team will manage a full search of the mortgage market so you don't have to
    • Simple, stress-free experience- they'll handle your application from start to finish
    • It's who you know- they frequently have access to exclusive best buy mortgage deals you'll not find elsewhere
    • Straight-talking mortgage advice- whether you're a first-time buyer, buying a new home, buying to let, or remortgaging, L&C are here to work out what works for you
    • No hard sell, just a good deal on your mortgage at no stress to you
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Meet Our Team
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    The Directors include David Page whose father, Thomas Dilkes Page founded the firm in 1929; Murray Wills FRICS (Chartered Surveyor) Ian Walker MNAEA, John Taylor MRICS (Chartered Surveyor), Martin Davison-White and Duncan Wills. Each has been with Page and Wells in excess of 25 years.

    To compliment their considerable experience, the Directors have also accepted membership of the Relocation Agent Network and the Guild of Professional Estate Agents to provide wider marketing and referral opportunities.

    The firm adheres to high principles with the directors and staff working within the Codes and Rules of Conduct of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and The Property Ombudsman Scheme.

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    The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Page & Wells, Maidstone. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Page & Wells, Maidstone. Where properties are displayed on a page, this comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove Group Limited who operate the website Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. These property advertisements do not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Page & Wells, Maidstone. Please contact the agent directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland and if you have any query over the content.

    *Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.

    Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a “Reserve Price” below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the “Reserve Price” will be set within the range of “Guide Prices” or no more than 10% above a single “Guide Price.”

    Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Page & Wells, Maidstone on +441622756703.