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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.
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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Sturminster Newton Lettings Team
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Rachael James MARLAPartner, Head of Lettings
Rachael grew up in North Devon and moved to Dorset after taking A Levels where her career in estate agency started in Blandford Forum working for a national company. After five years, the faster way of life of the South East seemed far more exciting and she spent many years working in Henley-On-Thames as a sales manager. Rachael then found that lettings seemed more of a challenge and she studied for her ARLA qualification.
Family and the beautiful Dorset countryside were sorely missed and she moved back to Shaftesbury 8 years ago starting her career with Symonds and Sampson at the Dorchester Branch covering the then head of lettings for her maternity leave. An opportunity was then given to start the North Dorset lettings department and she is now based in the Blandford office as Head of Lettings with a large property portfolio. -
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Levi Musselwhite MARLAAssistant Lettings Manager
Levi runs the Sturminster Lettings office supporting Rachael James and seeing that everything is in order.
Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton
Agriculture House, Market Place, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AR
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The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton. 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, Sturminster Newton. 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, Sturminster Newton on +441258473766.
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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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Mark Lewis FRICS FAAVSenior Partner
Mark needs little introduction as the face of Symonds & Sampson's property auctions. A chartered surveyor and former livestock auctioneer Mark also sells country houses and is editor of our in house magazine Country Matters. -
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Giles Wreford-Brown MNAEA ANAVAPartner
Giles lives in Shaftesbury and followed his father into the profession. He has an extensive knowledge of the property market in North Dorset, South and West Wiltshire, the New Forest and South Somerset. -
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William TremlettSales Manager
After a long spell in prime central London, family and the countryside beckoned a move to Sturminster Newton. Having witnessed all market conditions since 1995, he brings a wealth of experience and sage advice. -
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Anabel Merriman MNAEAAssistant Manager
Anabel's primary role is to achieve property sales, having an outstanding sales record to date delivering clear and concise advice with a consistently positive attitude. -
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Chloe Barrett MNAEAResidential Negotiator
Chloe grew up on the family farm in Dorset and has a solid background in property. She has a keen eye for detail and is an expert in putting together beautiful property details. -
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Victoria SalterResidential Administrator
Having begun her Estate Agency career in London in the 1990's Victoria took a detour for a while working with children. She moved to Dorset in 2016 and decided follow a path back to agency, working for a rival company before joining Symonds & Sampson as Residential Sales Administrator in 2019. -
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Rachael James MARLAPartner - Head of Lettings
Rachael started her career in Blandford and after many years away from the town she returned to work for us as Head of Lettings. She has grown the department enormously and has earned herself a place at the partners table. -
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Levi Musselwhite MARLAAssistant Lettings Manager
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Andrew Tuffin MRICS FAAVRural Partner
Andrew is a dairy farmer's son from Sturminster Newton and joined us in 2007. Andrew is head of Farm Agency and prides himself on production of quality marketing campaigns and expert knowledge of buyers and the market. He is also a Registered Valuer.
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Testimonials from Clients
Testimonials from Sellers
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Thank you to the teamThanks again for your help, advice and efforts to help us with our sale as well as our onward purchase. I've been so impressed with how the team at Symonds and Sampson have been really "on my wavelength" working towards what I'm after, not only for our sale at 5 The Knapp, but also for the house we might buy in the future for our family.' Mr and Mrs P, Shaftesbury -
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Thank youMany thanks to you and your team for the sale of our property. It was an epic journey! The move seems to have gone quite smoothly although inevitably stressful at times. We are now in a rented cottage pending our move. We hope to exchange this week which will give us some reassurance. Mr & Mrs V-C, Gillingham -
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Thank youThank you for all your efforts, the team have been very helpful and a pleasure to deal with. I am glad a family are moving in as it does have lots of potential and hope they will be happy there as Mum and Dad were. Mrs B - Sturminster Newton
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Thank youThank you Symonds and Sampson for providing us with a very professional service in our sale. Communication was excellent throughout and your personal guidance through the various stages was much appreciated. Your whole team are a delight to work with. We would certainly recommend you to anyone.
Mr & Mrs O ~ Sturminster Newton
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Thank you to the teamMany thanks to you and your colleagues, particularly for so effectively managing the early interest and, latterly, for your patience! Kind regards Mr B - Shillingstone -
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Thank you to the teamI just wanted to thank you for all your efforts on my behalf, firstly in selling my property and secondly finding me the perfect new house - I am so grateful and much appreciate your endless patience in showing me round so many properties and putting up with my vacillation. Mrs R - Manston
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Great SupportJust a word of thanks for all your help in supporting our purchase of your new home - including the wine and the sunshine. Please pass on our thanks to the vendors for leaving the house in such pristine condition. We wish them all the best for their future. Mr & Mrs J-S Cumbria -
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Quick SaleThank you to all the staff in the office for helping them buy their house and for getting the sale through in a timely manner and for all the help and advice with solicitors and the process. Mr & Mrs P - Gillingham -
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Cracked it!Yes we are delighted to have finally cracked the house purchasing system! Thank you for all your help in making it happen. We look forward to seeing you at the end of January to collect the keys. Mr & Mrs R - Sturminster Newton -
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Professional and experiencedIt was lovely to see Shirley on Saturday, we met with her a few weeks ago at a property in Holwell. I must let you know how professional she is and I am sure over the years has gain a fast knowledge of experience when showing new clients around properties. She puts you at ease straight away with her friendliness also allowing you to take everything in at leisure, giving details and advice when asked. We have looked at many properties with Estate Agents in your area and they do not come close to her professionalism. Mr and Mrs McGowan, Wimborne
Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton
Agriculture House, Market Place, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AR
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The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton. 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, Sturminster Newton. 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, Sturminster Newton on +441258473766.
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Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton
Agriculture House, Market Place, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AR
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The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Symonds & Sampson, Sturminster Newton. 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, Sturminster Newton. 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, Sturminster Newton on +441258473766.