Sansome & George Residential Sales Ltd, Tilehurst

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Recognised by reputation as professional, reliable and efficient firm of property agents, we provide a personal and friendly service when selling, buying, letting or renting property across the Reading area. At Sansome & George we have a highly enthusiastic, motivated and committed team who are proud to consistently provide excellent service and personal advice to all our customers. With in depth local knowledge and experience twinned with representation in London, we are even better placed to help you find your ideal home, perfect buyer or model tenant. Local knowledge and communication in Estate Agency is the key to successful property transactions. Unlike many large chain organisations that move their sales and lettings negotiators from branch to branch, you will find that at Sansome & George there is a bedrock of local experience and expertise.

Accurate no obligation Valuations carried out by experienced members of our team.

Tailored marketing strategies for each property and your needs

Passionate, approachable & motivated staff

Members of the Guild of Professional Estate Agents & Property Ombudsman scheme

3 Networked prominently located branches

Multiple website exposure including leading sites

Accompanied viewings - 7 days a week with proactive& constructive feedback

High quality sales brochures.

Confidential independent mortgage advice

Competitive fee structures - fixed price, fixed percentages, sliding scales

The option of exclusive in house removals & storage service

Personal & dedicated sales progression department

ARLA qualified lettings valuer

In house removal service (Ferriday & Alder)

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Letting your property is an important decision so it pays to instruct a professional lettings agent who will take care of the day-to-day management of your property.

Serving the wider Reading area with a network of offices for over 25 years Sansome & George is a marketing leading Independent Agent.

We provide the highest levels of professionalism by offering a tailored service to all new & existing Landlords.

Our team of Lettings Specialist with over 35 collective years' experience are here to look after our clients and their property's.

Often exceeding expectations, our in house experts ensure they are up to date with the complex legislation.

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Holding deposit

One week's rent (which we be deducted from the first months rent in advance)

This is to reserve a property. This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 21 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).

Security deposits

The amount of the deposit is subject to the following:

No more than 5 weeks rent where the annual rent for the tenancy continuance is less than £50,000.

Unpaid Rent

Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from Rent Due Date until paid in order to pursue non-payment of rent. This will not be levied until the rent is more than 14 days in arrears.

Lost key(s) or other security device(s)

Tenants are liable for the cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord any other persons requiring keys will be charged to the tenant.

Variation of contract

£50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the landlords costs as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Change of sharer (Tenant's request)

£50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord's instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents.

Early termination (Tenant's request)

Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord's costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.

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Paul Bampton - Managing Director

Paul joined the company in 1997, having worked for Richard George (co-founder) for 8 years, he purchased the business in 2005 - obtaining the Oxford and Knowsley Road offices. Over recent years Paul has expanded the business by acquiring Neville Turner estate agents based in Pangbourne and has opened a new contemporary office in Tilehurst village. Paul is very proud to have grown the business along with putting together a fantastic team including an extensive lettings and management department. Paul owns an established Reading based removal firm - Ferriday and Alder and is delighted to be able to offer this additional service to all past and present clients, which include, local/long distance moving, storage and even worldwide shipping. Having lived in Tilehurst and Purley all of his life, Paul has a vast amount of local knowledge and expertise in the local property market having been involved in thousands of successful property transactions within the company and is very hands on with the day to day running of the business.

Email : paul@sansome-george.com
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Charlie Hayes - Director

Charlie, devoted father of two has lived and worked in West Reading and Tilehurst all of his life. Charlie has a vast amount of experience having worked in Estate Agency since 2005 when he joined our West Reading office, he has worked across all of our branches in different market places. He has been an influential part of our business and thrives on building great relationships with all new and existing clients. Charlie heads up our sales and lettings team and has bags of energy and enthusiasm. When Charlie isn't in the office he loves to spend time with his wife Hayley and two daughters Olivia & Lucy. His other passions include playing Golf and camping lakeside Carp fishing.

Email : charlie@sansome-george.com
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Becky Weller - Portfolio Manager

Becky has proved to be a great addition to the team, her tenacious, charismatic and attentive character is infectious and also means she and has taken to the role of an estate agent like a 'duck to water'. Having spent the 18 years working in the community of Tilehurst and managing a local pre-school, Becky has been a tenant and recently purchased her own home giving her valuable first-hand experience of both sales & lettings environments from a consumers perspective which gives her a fantastic focus on customer service. Based in our Central Tilehurst branch, Becky has already negotiated numerous sales for our delighted clients. When she has any spare time, Becky likes to spend time with her family and dog as well as going to the gym, watching motorsport and on occasion enjoys a fishing trip with her husband.

Email : becky@sansome-george.com
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Roz King - Lettings Valuer

Roz is a tenacious and knowledgeable letting agent with over 20 years' experience and benefiting from being a qualified member of ARLA. Born and raised in the Reading area and a proud mother of two, Roz works across all aspects of the lettings environment from understanding the importance of maintaining industry standards to finding the perfect match for Landlords, Tenants and properties. By leaving 'no stone unturned' Roz will endeavour to ensure your property journey is a success. When Roz isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones and staying active, keeping fit and completing such challenges like 'Tough Mudder'. Roz is a fantastic addition to our company and has already become a great and valued team player.

Email : roz@sansome-george.com

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Sansome & George Residential Sales Ltd, Tilehurst

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Recognised by reputation as professional, reliable and efficient firm of property agents, we provide a personal and friendly service when selling, buying, letting or renting property across the Reading area. At Sansome & George we have a highly enthusiastic, motivated and committed team who are proud to consistently provide excellent service and personal advice to all our customers. With in depth local knowledge and experience twinned with representation in London, we are even better placed to help you find your ideal home, perfect buyer or model tenant. Local knowledge and communication in Estate Agency is the key to successful property transactions. Unlike many large chain organisations that move their sales and lettings negotiators from branch to branch, you will find that at Sansome & George there is a bedrock of local experience and expertise.

Accurate no obligation Valuations carried out by experienced members of our team.

Tailored marketing strategies for each property and your needs

Passionate, approachable & motivated staff

Members of the Guild of Professional Estate Agents & Property Ombudsman scheme

3 Networked prominently located branches

Multiple website exposure including leading sites

Accompanied viewings - 7 days a week with proactive& constructive feedback

High quality sales brochures.

Confidential independent mortgage advice

Competitive fee structures - fixed price, fixed percentages, sliding scales

The option of exclusive in house removals & storage service

Personal & dedicated sales progression department

ARLA qualified lettings valuer

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Preparing your home for viewings is vital..

Clean & Tidy

First impressions are everything so keep everything neat and tidy, this includes the garden, cleaning windows inside and out and getting carpets professionally cleaned (especially if you have pets). Even the front door may need freshening up as this is the first thing that will catch the eye of the viewer.
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De-clutter and de-personalise

Store, throw or give away anything that isn't needed or doesn't belong, to really open up the space as potential buyers need to imagine themselves living in your house. If possible do however leave some personality as it may give unimaginative buyers suggestions as to what they might do with the property.
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Freshen up

Give the walls a fresh lick of paint making rooms seem bigger and brighter. Keep it neutral so viewers can easily imagine how they can adapt the rooms to their needs. If the decoration is neutral it will also appeal to those who want to move in and live in the space straight away.
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Fix it

Make any necessary minor repairs - leaking taps, cracks and holes in walls, broken cupboards and door handles, cracked tiles, torn or stained carpets. These are things that can stand out like a sore thumb and put buyers off without seeing the full potential in a property.
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Light & airy

Buyers are always looking for light and airy homes so ensure you do everything possible to create this impression. Replace light bulbs if not working and add soft lighting to those dark rooms or corners. Consider putting mirrors up to create the illusion of a light and airy home. Open up blinds and curtains when viewings are taking place. Open windows to let fresh air in and keep the home well ventilated, particularly bedrooms.
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Once you have found a buyer what happens next?

Find out if the agent has a dedicated Move Manager to efficiently progress the sale through to a smooth completion. Move Managers are an extremely valuable resource. Solely located in branch, they are always available to offer guidance and help throughout the entire process.

Check the agent has the facility to vet the financial position of potential buyers. This can ensure those viewing your property are in a position to proceed with an offer.

Can the agent help you find a home locally or out of the area? With houses few and far between in the current market, having an agent which is linked to a UK network could help you in your search for that 'dream home'.

Can they give you the personal touch? Communication is vital throughout the whole process, so does the agent go above and beyond others? This could be as simple as a contact number so you can speak to your agent out of normal business hours and offering advice on what may be the smallest of detail but of significant importance to you

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Sansome & George are proud to offer the finest selection of property across the region which we hope will include something for everyone. We can typically offer homes for the first time buyer or investor, modern family homes and individual homes of all periods. Our branch network allows us to offer a wide selection of property in Reading & the surrounding towns . Full details, photographs and floor plans of all our properties are available from any one of our branches and we will be delighted to arrange to show you over the properties you like. Our team of Negotiators are keen to get to know you and to fully understand your requirements with an aim to find you the right house and then guide you through your purchase at every step of the way. We are also able to point you in the right direction to ensure that your purchase is sound and that you get the very best financial advice

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Sales Progression

At Sansome & George we feel it is essential to nurture sales through to a successful completion, once a sale is agreed it is immediately taken under the wing of our specialist Sales Progressors who then look after every aspect of that transaction through to moving day! Not only do we keep all parties fully informed every step of the way, we are also able to call upon the many years of experience 'at the sharp end' to solve any issues which may arise on the way! Being office based our progressors are therefore accessible when you need to speak to them, and without doubt their diligence and determination keeps many sales together which would otherwise falter!!
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Removal Service

Its Often said that moving home is one if life's most stressful events so why not let Sansome & George take the strain out of the big day - Choosing Sansome & George as your moving partner will ensure that everything goes according to plan

Every move is different, be it the size of the property, the budget or the timescale, moving locally of nationwide. Whatever your situation Sansome & George offer a comprehensive range of removal and storage service, so that each and every move can be personalised to suite your individual needs

We offer the following packages

Pack By Owner

We understand that sometimes your relocation is a personal experience that you want to enjoy and take full control of - we provide the packing material for you to pack your possessions

Fragile Pack

You pack your own possessions and our fully trained team pack your fragile items using our expertise care.

Full Pack

You sit back and put your feet up and let our fully trained staff take care of everything,. This lets you go about your daily business and you never have to worry about the packing of your possessions

Storage

With a 25,000 square foot facility available at Reading, we can offer both short and long terms storage, The secure purpose-designed facility means that your valuable possessions will be held safely until needed, whether is just for a few days longer

Shipping

Moving abroad? if you are planning to move to Europe of overseas, We have an intonations network of moving professionals and associated services

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Paul Bampton - Managing Director

Paul joined the company in 1997 having worked for Richard George (co-founder) for 8 years, he purchased the business in 2005 - obtaining the Oxford and Knowsley Road offices. Over recent years Paul has expanded the business by acquiring Neville Turner estate agents based in Pangbourne and has opened a new contemporary office in Tilehurst village. Paul is very proud to have grown the business along with putting together a fantastic team including an extensive lettings and management department. Paul owns an established Reading based removal firm - Ferriday and Alder and is delighted to be able to offer this additional service to all past and present clients, which include, local/long distance moving, storage and even worldwide shipping. Having lived in Tilehurst and Purley all of his life, Paul has a vast amount of local knowledge and expertise in the local property market having been involved in thousands of successful property transactions within the company and is very hands on with the day to day running of the business.

Email: paul@sansome-george.com
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Charlie Hayes - Director

Charlie, devoted father of two has lived and worked in West Reading and Tilehurst all of his life. Charlie has a vast amount of experience having worked in Estate Agency since 2005 when he joined our West Reading office, he has worked across all of our branches in different market places. He has been an influential part of our business and thrives on building great relationships with all new and existing clients. Charlie heads up our sales and lettings team and has bags of energy and enthusiasm. When Charlie isn't in the office he loves to spend time with his wife Hayley and two daughters Olivia & Lucy. His other passions include playing Golf and camping lakeside Carp fishing.

Email: charlie@sansome-george.com
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Anthony Wood- Sales Director

Having joined the Company in 2002, Anthony is one of Sansome & George's longest serving members of staff. With over 20 years' personal experience in Estate Agency in Reading and surrounding areas, Anthony is a knowledgeable member of staff who has worked his way up to Sales Director alongside managing the team at our Oxford Road branch. Having worked through a wealth of changeable market conditions, Anthony has invaluable expertise and gained a well-respected reputation having gone above and beyond in helping sellers and buyers. With 1000's of successful listings and sales during his career, his understanding and knowledge prove invaluable not only when valuing property and negotiating sales, but in anticipating any potential challenges during marketing and into the conveyancing process once a sale has been agreed. Having previously encountered most situations before, Anthony can call on these encounters and scenarios to effectively and efficiently deal with any issues or concerns should they arise. He lives with his wife in Caversham Heights with their two sons.

Email: anthony @sansome-george.com
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Lewis Kapp - Assistant Manager

Lewis joined the team in 2017 and is based in our West Tilehurst & Purley office negotiating sales having picked up a wealth of knowledge in our Reading and Tilehurst offices (Sansome & George) before transferring to Neville Turner in Pangbourne. Lewis is very personable and is thorough in all he does and is keen to assist, not being phased by anything. He has recently developed his career further by obtaining his NAEA qualification and is progressing well within the organisation. He has lived in the Purley and Tilehurst area to date and having attended local schools, is very familiar with the local area. Lewis is a keen football player and enjoys playing weekly.

Email: lewis@sansome-george.com
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Ben Tait - Negotiator

Ben joined Sansome & George in early 2020 to work alongside Anthony and Lewis within our West Reading sales department and develop his career in estate agency. Ben has shown to have an enthusiastic, positive and likable approach that makes him a great addition to the team. Having spent some time living in Portsmouth and working within boat charters and restoration, during which he obtained a Fire Service BA Certificate, he has now moved back Reading where he was raised and attended Crosfields School and later Shiplake College. Ben is a keen supporter of Reading FC and when not working attends as many games as he can both home and away.

Email: ben@sansome-george.com
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Barbara Townsin- Legg - Sales Progressor

Barbara is an invaluable member of the Sansome & George team whose background from her corporate and financial experience whilst working in the Middle East in recent years, has been an added bonus to her role within the company. She also brings a wealth of experience with her knowledge of interior design, incorporating furnishings and her negotiating skills have played an invaluable part within her sales remit. She will go above and beyond to assist in the progression of seeing sales through to completion.

Email: barbara@sansome-george.com
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Courtney Clarke - Apprentice

Courtney joined us initially on a part time basis where she quickly developed an interest in property so when finishing her 6th form education locally at Prospect School has joined us on a full time apprenticeship and hasn't looked back since!! Having always lived in Tilehurst, Courtney knows the area very well and has found having good local knowledge really helpful. Since progressing into her role, Courtney enjoys getting a good understanding of prospective purchasers requirements and enjoys the challenge of matching them to any available properties we have and also staying in contact during their searching journey. With her organised and practical approach, Courtney has great ambition to develop a successful career as an Estate Agent and with the help of her apprenticeship scheme is progressing really well. In her spare time, Courtney enjoys time with family and friends as well as listening to music and going to live events whenever possible. In the short term, Courtney is hoping to pass her driving test as soon as possible.

Email : courtney@sansome-george.com