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If you are considering letting a property, be it one you already own or a buy to let investment, it's important to find an agent you can trust. Our experienced team of dedicated letting and managing agents act for private clients, landowners, investment clients and property companies throughout the region, building trust and maintaining close communication whilst providing a professional service to our clients. We listen to and understand our client's objectives and motives, our staff are frequently commended for using their experience to deal quickly and efficiently with even the most challenging situations.
All our staff undergo continuing professional development and in-house training to ensure they remain on top of ever-changing legislation and technology. The majority of our letting professionals are qualified, and proud members of ARLA Propertymark; thus you can be always assured of professional service at all times. What is more, as a multi-disciplinary firm, we can draw on the extensive knowledge of our in-house valuers, surveyors and planners to provide the advice and support you need for buying, selling, or managing your residential, rural and commercial property.
Why Symonds & Sampson?
- With letting offices across the region and a dedicated letting staff and property managers, you know that you'll be in safe hands when you rent a property through us.
- We are regulated by the RICS for professional standards and the holding of client money, governed by ARLA (Association of Residential Lettings Agents) and the industry Ombudsmen, and the majority of staff are trained to the ARLA Technical Award level.
- ·Our agents and property managers know their area well, which helps them ensure that you receive the level of service you expect when renting a property.
- We offer a competitive and transparent fee structure to landlords and tenants.
- The amount of legislation and safety regulations governing lettings can seem overwhelming, but our agents are up to speed, ensuring that your property is in good hands.
- Your money is protected. Through our memberships of ARLA, the RICS, the Client Money Protection Scheme and a chosen custodial deposit scheme, you can be sure that your money is secure.
- Our Property Managers are assigned to specific properties and regions and will ensure your tenancy runs smoothly from start to finish.
- We are a multi-disciplinary firm. So if you are thinking of selling or buying, or need repairs, survey, planning or any kind of property advice, our agents and surveyors can help.
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Our approachable and knowledgeable agents will guide you through the renting process, ensuring that you fully understand the obligations you are entering into to prevent any unexpected surprises.
When looking for the ideal property to rent you may want to consider the following:
- Your budget - remember to also budget for utilities and council tax.
- How long do you need to rent the property?
- When do you need to move in?
- Do you have the space you require - inside and out?
- Are you looking for furnished or unfurnished, and will your furniture fit?
- Do you have the broadband, phone reception, sockets, phone and TV points you need?
- Look at the EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) to help gauge your monthly bills
The best properties tend to go quickly. Be prepared to provide the following information:
- Photo identification
- Proof of your current address (such as a utility bill).
- Deposit funds equal to five weeks rent (held by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme during the tenancy)
- Holding Deposit equal to one weeks rent (deducted from the first month's rent)
- Be ready to sign a tenancy application form.
- If you need a guarantor, get this set up in good time.
- Referencing - criteria may include your previous landlord, employer/proof of earnings, a credit check and confirmation of bank details.
- Insurance to cover your personal belongings.
Fees payable before you move in
- Holding Deposit Equal to one weeks rent (See terms and conditions).
- Security Deposit Equal to five weeks rent.
Moving In
- When you collect the keys at the start of the tenancy, you will also sign and receive:
- The Schedule of Condition and Inventory, prepared immediately prior to your move, and an essential document for you to check carefully to minimise the risk of any disputes at the end of the tenancy. This will also include meter readings.
- Tenancy Agreement, setting out the terms and conditions of the tenancy and the rights and obligations that you and the landlord have during the tenancy.
- Copies of Safety Certificates
- You will also be provided with a Guide to Renting, and if we are the managing agent for your property, a Property information sheet with all the contacts and information you need.
Fees during your Tenancy
Early Termination Fees. If you need to surrender your tenancy early, and the landlord wishes to re-let the property to a suitable tenant. The charges are as follows (inclusive of VAT):
- £150.00 New tenancy agreement
- £150.00 New schedule of condition
- £120.00 Tenancy reference fees
- £180.00 Re-Marketing costs
- Total costs: £600.00
Keys. In the event that any keys are lost during the tenancy you will be expected to pay reasonable costs for replacement.
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The Blandford Lettings Team
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Rachael James MARLAPartner, Head of Lettings
With a background in Commercial Estate Agency in the South East of England, Rachael joined Symonds & Sampson in 2005 as a Residential Lettings Manager overseeing a portfolio of 250 managed properties.
As a Partner and Head of Lettings based in our Blandford office, she now oversees a department of letting agents and property managers looking after over 900 managed properties across five counties.
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Levi Musselwhite MARLAResidential Lettings Manager
Levi joined Symonds & Sampson in 2016 as a Residential Lettings Manager in our Blandford Office.In her early career, Levi worked for a specialist construction company, and since joining the firm, she has progressed within the letting department from Negotiator to Manager. She enjoys the whole property marketing, tenancy negotiation, and moving-in process. No two days are the same and her positive, proactive nature is often commended by her clients.
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Sarah HurstResidential Lettings Administrator
Sarah joined Symonds & Sampson in 2019 as a Residential Lettings Administrator based in our Blandford office.
Prior to joining the firm, she spent over 10 years working within the banking sector, in roles within Customer Sales, Mortgages and ultimately as a Branch Manager. Her role primarily includes administrative tasks relating to new tenancies and tenancy renewals.
Outside of work, you'll find Sarah on the touchline supporting her son playing football, or on the beach walking Jaxx, her boxer dog. -
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Bridget LeggResidential Lettings Administrator
Bridget joined Symonds & Sampson in 2014,for many years a familiar face within the Residential Sales department in Sturminster Newton, before moving to a new part-time role in Blandford. She carries out administration for both the Residential Lettings and Sales departments.
Her holiday job whilst at school was as a 'runner' at Sturminster Newton cattle market, and her early career was in agriculture. For most of her working career, however, she has carried out administrative roles in both the public and private sectors.
Outside of work, you'll find Bridget ensuring her family remain self-sufficient in the garden, producing all her own vegetables, she also enjoys cooking, reading, holidays, and of course spending time with her grandchildren. -
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Emma Newman MARLAAssistant to Head of Lettings
Emma first joined Symonds & Sampson in 2007 and is now Assistant to the Head of Lettings based in our Blandford Office.
In her early days with the firm, she was a Letting Negotiator in our Dorchester office, before being promoted to Assistant Lettings Manager. She was integral to establishing a dedicated Property Management Department in 2015 and became a Property Manager - drawing on pre-Symonds & Sampson experience within the Block Management department of another local firm.
Emma now works part-time, juggling her role as a mother to a young family with assisting Rachael James in a varied role, using her considerable experience to help where required throughout the department. When not working, she will be enjoying family time and walking her dog. -
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Lucy Nolan MARLAAssistant Head of Residential Lettings
Lucy joined Symonds & Sampson's Letting Department in 2005 and is now the Assistant Head of Residential Lettings primarily based in our Blandford Office.
In her early days with the firm, she was PA to the then Head of Lettings in Dorchester. She gained her ARLA qualifications and swiftly rose through the ranks to become Lettings Manager in our Bridport and Sherborne Offices. In 2018, she became a Lettings Partner and moved to our Poundbury Office. Now, as well as overseeing the Poundbury team, she assists Rachael James, Head of Lettings with oversight of the entire letting and property management departments.
When not working, Lucy spends her time either walking, training or working her Cocker Spaniels, Bella and Penny, and attempting to finish the never-ending renovation project that is her home.
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Testimonials from Tenants
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Friendly & ProfessionalWe have used Symonds & Sampson in relation to a number of properties over the last 14 years. Service has always been friendly and professional. The advice given has been spot on. Rachael and Levi in the Lettings Department are superb!Mr and Mrs D -
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the best experienceRachael James and her lettings team at Symonds & Sampson have made this move exceptionally smooth and stress free. We have moved 3 times in the last 6 months each involving different agents and this was by far the best experience we have had - thank you so much.Mr & Mrs T -
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Helped me so muchI was very happy with Symonds & Sampson team as they helped me so much in moving in to my new property. Especially Levi and Becky who were excellent with any questions I had. Would recommend to anybody to use them.Mr L -
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Absolutely brilliantAbsolutely brilliant, everything has gone wonderfully smooth with our whole letting journey. Levi and the team have been outstanding, they have always been at the end of the phone for any of our questions or queries, and nothing had been too much trouble. We would highly recommend Smonds & Sampson. Thank you!
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Thank you!Levi was great! Friendly and helpful all the way through the process.
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British Property Awards 2023We are delighted to announce that our fabulous team in Blandford is officially the 'Best Estate Agent in Blandford Forum'.
The prestigious Gold Award from the British Property Awards is a highly sought-after prize and one that David Price, Rosie Thorpe and Bridget Legg are understandably delighted to have won. As a team, they regularly receive commendations from clients for their professional expertise and excellent customer service, skills which obviously impressed the mystery shoppers judging the awards.
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Selling Your Home
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Why Symonds & Sampson?Symonds & Sampson has been providing a comprehensive range of property advice to clients across Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, and Cornwall since 1858. Our aim is to offer a high-quality agency service from start to finish. Your home is probably your most valuable asset, and our experienced and knowledgeable agents will do all they can to ensure that selling or buying your property is a straightforward and rewarding process.
Building trust and maintaining close communication are essential parts of the service we offer to our clients. We listen to and understand our client's objectives and motives, our staff are frequently commended for using their experience to deal quickly and efficiently with even the most challenging situations. All our staff undergo continuing professional development and in-house training to ensure they remain on top of ever-changing legislation and technology. The majority of our property professionals are qualified, and proud members of professional bodies, including RICS, CAAV, ARLA Propertymark, NAEA Propertymark and NAVA Propertymark, thus you can be always assured of professional service at all times.
Moving house doesn't have to be complicated. Whilst it can be daunting, often with hurdles along the way, we're here to help. Your home is probably the biggest investment you will ever make, so our knowledgeable agents will guide you through the process, leaving nothing to chance.
What is more, as a multi-disciplinary firm, we can draw on the extensive knowledge of our in-house valuers, surveyors, planners, and letting and managing agents to provide the advice and support you need for buying, selling, or managing your residential, rural and commercial property.
The service we provide starts with an in-depth property consultation to find the best method of sale for you, before guiding you through preparing your property and taking it to the open market. Our task is not complete until your sale has completed, and the efforts our agents make to ensure that your sale crosses the line is frequently recognised by buyers, sellers and solicitors alike.
There are many ways to sell a property. As a firm, we have the understanding to help you choose the most suitable method of sale to suit you, and the type of property. Whilst selling by Private Treaty is the most used method, certain types of property lend themselves to sale by Auction or Tender.
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Steps to Successfully Selling Your Home- In-depth property consultancy. Our service starts with a free, no obligation and comprehensive appraisal of your property, during which we will offer market advice, discuss the best method of sale to suit your property and - using direct comparables - provide an indication of market value.
- Professional photography and floor plans. First impressions count, we will outline the range of marketing material we can use to provide potential purchasers with as much information as possible, including elevated shots, drone photography and 3D virtual tours, and share any tips on how to present the property before marketing.
- Bespoke brochures. We will show you examples of brochures we use, all prepared to a high standard to ensure that your property is presented at its best.
- Our Technology. A linked database throughout all our offices ensures that your property reaches all buyers looking for a home like yours. Matching people to property is the key to a successful agency.
- Our Network. Our reach extends beyond our 16 regional offices to The London Office and their 225 independent estate agents throughout the country, ensuring that your property reaches the widest audience possible.
- Internet Advertising. Your property will be listed on our website as well as the leading portals, Rightmove, Zoopla and Primelocation.
- Social Media. Our ever-growing presence on Facebook and Instagram generates a healthy flow of traffic to our website.
- Accompanied viewings and feedback. Our agents are trained to ask the right questions to ensure thorough feedback, and to keep you up-to-date at all times
- Negotiating Offers. Having an experienced agent to quantify interested parties and help evaluate the potential for a successful sale is crucial to ensure the negotiation and smooth running of your sale.
- Legal progression. Our agents are frequently credited for their experience in dealing with even the most difficult sales, liaising with solicitors and surveyors to ensure that your sale progresses smoothly.
Why not contact us now to arrange a free, no-obligation market appraisal?
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We dont just sell houses...Lettings
Our experienced and qualified Letting and Managing Agents assist clients with the successful letting of property of all sizes throughout Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire and Hampshire. If you are considering letting a property, be it one you already own or a buy to let investment, it's important to find an agent you can trust. Our experienced team of dedicated letting and managing agents act for private clients, landowners, investment clients and property companies throughout the region, building trust and maintaining close communication whilst providing a professional service to our clients. We listen to and understand our client's objectives and motives, our staff are frequently commended for using their experience to deal quickly and efficiently with even the most challenging situations.
Rural & Agricultural
Since 1858, we have been providing advice and professional services to our clients. As times have changed, so have we, ensuring that we invest in the technology and training to be able to deliver a comprehensive range of services that extend well beyond selling and letting farms, land, property, machinery, fodder, livestock and equipment. Building trust and maintaining close communication are essential parts of the service we offer to our clients. All of our farm agents come from farming backgrounds, and we are quick therefore to understand our client's objectives and motives, our staff are frequently commended for using their experience to deal quickly and efficiently with even the most challenging situations.
Surveys & Valuations
Whether you are buying, building, renovating or restoring a property, our surveyors have experience with properties of all types and ages and constantly assess the implication of any new legislation to implement any action required.
Commercial
Our commercial agents are experienced in handling the sale and letting of many types of commercial property, including retail, leisure, industrial and office sectors as well as the management of residential and mixed-use blocks and estates.
Property Auctions
One of the UK's leading independent residential and commercial property auctioneers, our regular collective auctions feature all types of freehold and leasehold property from houses, barns, building plots and development land, commercial property, farms, land, and often more unusual properties across the south of England. The department is led by highly regarded auctioneer Mark Lewis, based at our Sturminster Newton office.
Planning
With a team of dedicated planning specialists within our residential, commercial, rural and agricultural departments we have a wealth of experience within the planning system throughout the region.
Development Land & New Homes
Our agents offer honest, professional advice and have a strong track record of success within all areas of planning and development. They are nimble in identifying development opportunities and have built strong relationships with local authorities, land owners and other development professionals.
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The Blandford Sales
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David PriceResidential Sales Manager
David joined Symonds & Sampson in 2022 as the Residential Sales Manager in our Blandford Office.
After graduating from Plymouth University, David travelled extensively through Asia, Australia and New Zealand before starting his career within the banking sector in the Channel Islands. However, Estate Agency is in his blood; both his father and grandfather were Estate Agents, and indeed David worked in the industry for 12 years in Cornwall and Dorset before joining Symonds & Sampson.
When not working, David is always on the move - he runs, swims, body-boards, paddle-boards, runs around after his children and exercises his dog. He also enjoys relaxing and watching rugby. -
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Meredith Holmes MNAEAAuction Partner
Meredith joined Symonds & Sampson in 2014, initially in our Residential Sales department, but more recently progressing through our Property Auctions to become Head of Auctions and Auctions Partner.
She studied at Bournemouth University before working for a time in digital marketing. Since joining our auctions department, Meredith has taken responsibility for all aspect of the auction process, guiding clients through the process when selling their properties across the South and West of England - and further afield. She coordinates every step of our renowned monthly property auctions. Meredith is a Member of the NAEA and an Associate of the NAAV (National Association of Auctioneers and Valuers).
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Ryan BakerResidential Sales Negotiator
Ryan joined Symonds & Sampson in 2024 and is a Residential Sales Negotiator in our Blandford Office.
An experienced agent, Ryan is familiar with the local area and has a keen interest in property. He is driven by a desire to exceed his client's expectations by providing tailored professional advice throughout the buying and selling process. For the results he has achieved, he has gained the respect of many past clients.
When not working, Ryan enjoys time spent with his young son, socialising with friends and keeping himself fit in the gym.
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Highly recommendFrom the first meeting where we discussed pricing and expectations with David, we have had the utmost confidence in his handling of our successful sale. In a difficult market with prices dropping, all the team have supported us along the way. We would definitely recommend Symonds & Smapsons to our friends and family.
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Calm and ProfessionalDavid was exemplary and tenacious constantly challenging for updates and frequently being ignored. He regularly communicated with us the buyers. David remained calm and professional throughout the sale which was completed last week, it would not have occurred had it not been for his calm but firm tenacity. In an often maligned profession, David is an absolute credit to Symonds & Sampson.
CG & MG
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Highly recommendThank you to Ryan and everyone at Symonds at Sampson, highly recommend, made the buying process very easy and simple.
SE & ET
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*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 Symonds & Sampson, Blandford on +441258452670.
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The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Symonds & Sampson, Blandford. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Symonds & Sampson, Blandford. 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 Symonds & Sampson, Blandford. 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 Symonds & Sampson, Blandford on +441258452670.