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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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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.
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.
If you are looking for a new property to rent, why not get in touch with our dedicated letting agents now
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Sherborne Lettings Team
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Trudi Gumbrell MARLALettings Manager
Before Trudi joined us as a Lettings Manager she worked for 25 years in the replacement window, conservatory, stair and construction industry learning a great deal about property, building and planning consent. -
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Karen Mitchell MARLALettings Manager
Karen was born and grew up in Somerset, the daughter of a dairy farmer. Karen joined Symonds & Sampson in June 2009 as a property letting manager furthering her knowledge and passing her ARLA exams. -
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Gemma Cassidy MARLALettings Administrator
Gemma has worked for a variety of departments at Symonds & Sampson over the years but now operates the Yeovil lettings department engine room.
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Don't just take our word for it.....
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Whether you are a Landlord or a tenant, renting a property can sometimes be a difficult and stressful process and navigating your way to through the process can at times be hard. This is why it is crucial to have expert and experienced guidance to ensure you are able to jump any hurdle in your way.
We think the biggest difference between us and other agents is our staff, who are professional, knowledgeable and experienced in dealing with any problems the process may throw at them. Their down to earth approach, personality and sensitivity in difficult times brings clients back to us again and again.
But don't just take our word for it...
Testimonials from Landlords
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Found a tenant quickly & with minimal fussOnce again you have managed to find us a tenant, quickly and with minimal fuss and if ever you require a reference for potential landlords , I would be happy to take their call - PF, Somerset -
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highly professional approachWe have enjoyed working with Symonds & Samson and on a personal note, really appreciated your highly professional approach - HP, Dorset
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kind, friendly, efficient, patient and helpfulAs tenants moving into a new property and being a little unsure of the procedure, you were all extremely courteous, kind, friendly, efficient, patient and helpful in all our enquiries and in guiding us through the tenancy/rental process. We think you deserve praise in recognition of this. So many thanks to you all - J&ZM, Dorset -
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compassionate and efficient letting agentsThank you both so much for all your assistance throughout my tenancy. It's been really refreshing after 25 years of renting to find such wonderfully 'human' approachable, compassionate and efficient letting agents and I hope I'll be back again before too long! Thank you for all your help at what has been a really difficult and stressful time. I know you work really hard and it is much appreciated - SW, Dorset
Symonds & Sampson, Sherborne
4 Abbey Corner Half Moon Street, Sherborne, DT9 3LN
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The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Symonds & Sampson, Sherborne. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Symonds & Sampson, Sherborne. 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, Sherborne. 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, Sherborne on +441935814488.
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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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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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Meet the Sherborne Sales & Lettings Team
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Andy Wakinshaw MNAEAPartner
Andy has been selling property of all types in Dorset and South Somerset for over 30 years and joined us in 2016. Much of his work comes from referral and recommendation. He takes pride in being someone that clients feel happy and secure dealing with for all of their property matters. -
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James McKay MNAEAResidential Sales Manager
James proudly joined the firm in 2004. He became Symonds & Sampson first ever apprentice, combining his work commitments, alongside his property studies. After enjoying 5 rewarding years with the firm, London was eventually calling! James embraced 12 invaluable years' operating within the dynamic West London markets. After relocating back to his home County of Dorset, James feels very privileged to be working within the Sherborne area once again and takes great care in providing the very best advice for his clients. -
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Shula Harvey MNAEASales Negotiator
Shula has worked in estate agency since 2014, and enjoys building relationships with clients throughout their buying or selling journey. She grew up in Milborne Port and has a wealth of knowledge about the local area. -
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Trudi JamesSales Negotiator
Trudi has worked locally in estate agency for over 30 years dealing with all manner of property type and value. Trudi lives locally, and her family are well known in the farming community. Trudi enjoys meeting people, travel and property - she is in the right job! -
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Trudi Gumbrell MARLALettings Manager
Before Trudi joined us as a Lettings Manager she worked for 25 years in the replacement window, conservatory, stair and construction industry learning a great deal about property, building and planning consent. -
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Karen Mitchell MARLALettings Manager
Karen was born and grew up in Somerset, the daughter of a dairy farmer. Karen joined Symonds & Sampson in June 2009 as a property letting manager furthering her knowledge and passing her ARLA exams. -
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Gemma Cassidy MARLALettings Administrator
Gemma has worked for a variety of departments at Symonds & Sampson over the years but now operates the Yeovil lettings department engine room.
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Testimonials from Sellers
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Seller Testimonial
Its good to know you can rely on great peopleWe've just sold our house through Symonds and Sampson Sherborne. Andy and the team were fantastic throughout the process and I would highly recommend them. Its good to know you can rely on great people when you are going through one of the most stressful things in selling a house! -
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well above and beyondI cannot fault the professional and personal service I have received from Symonds and Sampson Sherborne office, during the course of selling my £1m home. The market this year has been challenging in this arena, but nonetheless the property has sold, and the transaction completed yesterday. Andy and his team have always been at the end of the phone, and Andy has even responded to emails well outside office hours, which goes well above and beyond what we usually expect from estate agents! Thank you all very much, you made what was an extremely emotional and difficult task, a pleasurable experience. -
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Thank you for your tenacityDear James
I'm sure you must be pleased with the outcome of the sale. After being a mediator for such a lengthy period you can now move onto pastures new! Thank you for your tenacity with what often seemed a lost cause.
Regards
Mr C
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The staff were professional and courteousDear Mark
Just a brief note to tell you how pleased we were with the staff of the Sherborne Office regarding the sale.
It was a long and difficult at times, during the process the staff were very professional and courteous throughout.
Thank you for your advice during the auction.
Mr and Mrs H
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Pain- free saleDear Mark
I am sure you will have heard that we have now exchanged .
This is just a quick line to say that your team in Sherborne have been excellent throughout, and to thank you collectively for all your efforts on our behalf.
I am only sorry that the first buyer put us all through the process twice, but at least it was pain-free the second time, for which James and Sue can take the credit. With thanks and best wishes
Mr L
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THANK YOU! What a relief.Dear James, (and Sue),
THANK YOU! What a relief.
Yours, with best wishes,
Mike.
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Friendly, honest and professionalDear All
Thank you for being such a friendly, honest and professional team dealing with our house sale!
Many thanks from
Mr and Mrs F
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heartfelt recommendation to anyoneThank you all for such a wonderful reception on popping in to see you all yesterday afternoon. It was truly exciting and very kind of you all. I have the task of writing to you James, expressing our gratitude to you all and our heartfelt recommendation to anyone seeking an Estate Agent.
Testimonials from Buyers
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professional, supportive and understandingThe team at Symonds and Sampson went above and beyond in helping us complete on our house sale. They were all very professional, supportive and understanding and had the customer as their main focus. We would thoroughly recommend them. Thanks to a great team. -
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We are thrilled with the houseJames
Thank you for everything, we are thrilled with the house!
All the best
K, D & Dolly
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Thank you James for all your assistanceThank you James for all your assistance with this transaction. I look forward to hopefully seeing you again in person when I visit your office on completion day. -
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appealing, really well put togetherThank you for keeping us in mind but please now take us off your list. I meant to deliver your excellent brochure back to you with thanks but we got short of time. I will do so when we are next over. We have seen many brochures over the period of our search and we both concluded that this was quite the best we have seen - appealing, really well put together and well written too - so congratulations to you or whoever did it and I hope for the owners and you that you find a buyer soon. -
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Thank you very much for all your help with buying
Fantastic team, well done and many thanks! We love it here!
Symonds & Sampson, Sherborne
4 Abbey Corner Half Moon Street, Sherborne, DT9 3LN
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The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Symonds & Sampson, Sherborne. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Symonds & Sampson, Sherborne. 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, Sherborne. 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, Sherborne on +441935814488.
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Symonds & Sampson, Sherborne
4 Abbey Corner Half Moon Street, Sherborne, DT9 3LN
Disclaimer
The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Symonds & Sampson, Sherborne. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Symonds & Sampson, Sherborne. 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, Sherborne. 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, Sherborne on +441935814488.