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Welcome to Thomas Merrifield, Wallingford

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If you have a property to sell or let in the region, then we are the agent for you. Our Wallingford office has been successfully serving the local community for over 20 years and enjoys a prominent corner position, offering large window displays and benefitting from a heavy footfall.
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Headed up by Directors David Pratt & Craig Kirkman our professional, friendly and expert team shares a wealth of knowledge and experience, which means we are ideally placed to offer you the very best advice, while securing you a fast sale or let at a strong price.
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What's more, with seven Thomas Merrifield offices spanning the county you can not only enjoy our local expertise but the extended reach of our wider network.
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SUPPORTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

We are passionate about Wallingford and the surrounding area and support local events including the Wallingford Car Rally, This is a prestigious local event with 250 classic and rare cars parading round the streets of Wallingford before forming up and exhibiting on the Kinecroft.
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We also sponsor the Wallingford Thames Run from Crowmarsh Gifford Primary School, There is a 10k run or a 5k run, or for those whose idea of exercise is walking to watch somone else running (us, for example) you can go along and watch. More information at www.thamesrun.co.uk
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The Cholsey Bluebirds Summer Tournament - a highlight of the local junior football year - takes place every year in May, involving in excess of 3000 players over the two days. Thomas Merrifield are delighted to be the headline sponsors of this years tournament.,

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TOP TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL VIEWINGS

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Viewings are incredibly important so we've put together this simple checklist to help you get your home ready for when potential buyers walk through the door. It is not supposed to make you paranoid and some of it is obvious advice, but you'd be amazed at the things people notice when they look round a property.
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A picture speaks a thousand words

The first thing that potential buyers see when they enquire about a particular property is the 'property details'. This is a bespoke document, produced by us. It isn't just a boring list of power points, number of radiators and confirmation that you have dado rails; it's a high-spec brochure designed to really sell your house. We take the best possible photographs that are honest and promote your property at its best.
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Let them see the light

If your viewing's after dark, think about the lighting so your home looks warm and inviting. Make sure house numbers and names can be seen clearly so your potential buyer can find you. Keep the porch or hall light on. Make sure your house name or door number can be seen from the road.
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Fatal distraction

Your cat or dog might be your best friend, and your kids are your pride and joy, but do keep any pets or children quiet or out of the house when you have viewings if you can. Let your potential buyers see your property without any distractions. Turn your music off too.
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Spit spot!

Full redecoration is unnecessary, but do give your place the once-over and do any little jobs that might be making the place look more shabby than shabby-chic! Repair any peeling wallpaper, touch up chipped or marked paintwork, dust the skirting boards, clean the kitchen cupboards, wash the floors, replace any light bulbs, clean and tidy every room and please clean the windows!
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Get a handy person in

If there are other things that are letting your property down (broken sash cords, missing doorknobs, broken tiles, dripping taps, cracked/missing sockets), then try to get them sorted. It'll be money very well spent.
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Kitchens and bathrooms sell houses

This really is true so pay particular attention to these rooms. Put away as many of your items as possible so your potential buyers see clutter-free surfaces. Taps covered in limescale, a stained bath and grubby, cluttered worktops will not create a very good impression so get your marigolds on and clean and polish until these rooms look shiny and inviting!
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De-clutter and recycle

Lots of storage space is always popular so do everything you can to maximise what you have. Sort out your attics and basements, make sure any cupboards are tidy and organised, recycle anything you no longer need or want (be honest and generally have a good clear-out. It'll be one less thing to do when you do move out.
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Crowded house

Potential buyers always feel a bit like they're intruding so minimise the amount of people you have in the house when you have viewings. It is our preference to accompany prospective viewers to your home, which will allow them to relax and focus on the merits of your property. If you are there, we suggest you leave them to it and offer to answer their questions once they've had a good look round.

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Securing a property in the Summer

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What happens in the Summer?

Schools are off and holidays are frantic so the people who are not deadly serious on moving tend to focus on the weather and family rather than viewing houses so if you do get viewings they are usually from serious buyers who are focused on moving.
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Want to move in before the end of the year

With the average property sale taking 12-14 weeks from the date the offer is accepted to completion; buyers need to secure an offer between October to be confident that they will complete before the end of the year.
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Start making a plan...

If you are looking to move in the summer then use the longer evenings to get all those odd jobs finished ready for when you want to market your property. If buyers can see that you care about your home they will care to pay you a better price for it.
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Prepare for busy Saturdays

Saturdays are the busiest days of the week for viewings, especially for people who are traveling to view in a new area. Pack a lunch and a drink and have your plan set. A sat nav helps too!
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Organise your appointments

Agents diaries get very busy and booked up so book your viewings early but also plan your viewings so you have enough travel time (no speeding!) to get to each appointment on time.
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Whats your house worth? Are you looking to buy?

If you would like to take advantage of the summer market as a vendor then call 01491 833833 for a free no obligation appraisal and marketing appointment or email wallingford@thomasmerrifield.co.uk.

If you are a buyer, then register your criteria and details on the same number and email above and we will alert you as soon as an appropriate property comes onto the market.

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The Market is constantly changing!

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Free, no obligation, appraisals

The last few years have seen the market faced with some unprecedented events with the pandemic, lockdowns, stamp duty holidays, a lack of stock for buyers and now inflation & increasing interest rates.

The media make it a challenge for people to truly understand exactly what the state of the current market is with news & data on the property market being months out of date in some cases.

Dealing with buyers and sellers on a daily basis allows us a real time view of the housing market, supply & demand and what factors are currently having the greatest influence.

Arranging an up to date market appraisal of your property couldn't be simpler by contacting by phone on 01491 833833 or email wallingford@thomasmerrifield.co.uk to arrange the most convenient time and date for you.

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The first voice you will hear is...

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The first contact that many people make with us is by phone or e-mail and it's always nice to know who you are talking to! We are a friendly and helpful team, all with twenty years (or more) experience in estate agency - we have the knowledge to help and advise. We are always happy to be of assistance no matter how big or small the query.

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David Pratt MNAEA - Director

David was born and bred in Dorchester on Thames and is proud of his family's rich heritage in the local area with his grandparents moving into the village in the 1930's.

His vast local knowledge and over 10 years experience of selling properties in Oxfordshire is a big advantage to buyers and sellers.

Like Postmen, estate agents are constantly faced with dogs when they visit properties, so its handy that he has two of his own and his wife is a highly regarded local dog groomer to boot!
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Craig Kirkman MNAEA - Sales Director

Craig has lived and worked in Wallingford and Benson for over 15 years after leaving the Royal Air Force in 2005. With over 20 years of experience in selling homes in some of the most desirable villages and towns in the country from the "stock broker belt" in Cheshire to stunning South Oxfordshire and West Berkshire.

Craig always says that when he was serving in the RAF he was always still an Estate Agent and claims to love it more now than when he first set foot into his first office in 1993 !
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Tiffany Chesterman - Negotiator

Tiffany started out in architecture and she has experience running her own business in France. An excellent negotiator and a real people person; Tiffany loves the challenge of helping buyers find the home they didn't think they could find!

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delighted with the successful and rapid outcome

Felicity and I would like to thank you all for your efforts on our behalf. We were very pleased with the service we received and delighted with the successful and rapid outcome. (Mr & Mrs S, Benson.)
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such personal service

Guy was wonderful, such personal service, and he found us a buyer within a week! (Mr & Mrs H, Wallingford)
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made as easy as it could be by helpful staff

We used Thomas Merrifield to sell one property and buy another at the same time. This involved a lot of visits, emails and phone calls all of which were handled quickly and efficiently by the Thomas Merrifield staff. Responding to a clients asap is vital in house transactions as timing can make a difference between selling or not selling. As usual with these things there were many pieces of information needed by solicitors to complete questionnaires for prospective buyers etc all of which Thomas Merrifield had at their finger tips. House buying is always a stressful event but it was made as easy as it could be with helpful, polite and efficient staff. Overall we were very satisfied with our experience. Thank you. (Mr GC. Wallingford)
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coming up with new ideas to get viewings

We were very pleased with the way the whole team stuck with us, continuing to market our house, coming up with new ideas to get viewings, giving us feedback, and always responding to our enquiries promptly. And, of course, providing the calm, the good humour and cynicism which we now know to be essential for all of us to survive the process.... Well done. (Mr & Mrs B)
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Thomas Merrifield were great...

"We had bought our previous house through Thomas Merrifield in 2005 and we had been very impressed with their service then, so 10 years later it was a no-brainer for us that we would use them again to sell it. By some sort of miracle, they also had in their portfolio a house that we quite liked and, after a second visit, ended up buying. Thomas Merrifield were great, even when we asked to visit the house twice more after that, to see how our furniture would fit and where, to see what we had to sell and what we could keep. They never tired of our questions and demands. I would definitely recommended them for selling or buying a house." (Mrs U)
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Their wealth of local knowledge... was invaluable

I was extremely impressed with the excellent service I received recently from Guy and Steven at Thomas Merrifield, Wallingford. Guy and Steven handled the sale of my late father's house with complete professionalism and compassion from beginning to end. Although it was a complex sale with two of the four owners living overseas (one in Australia, one in New Zealand) Guy and Steven negotiated the best possible price for the house and were always more than happy to answer any queries. Their wealth of local knowledge and communication skills were invaluable. I would definitely recommend the services of Guy and Steven with absolute confidence. (Lynda Walker, Western Australia)
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...professionalism and integrity...

I'd like to warmly thank the team at Thomas Merrifield Wallingford for everything they have done with selling a family property. Their professionalism and integrity, frequent updates and support kept things on track, avoided complications, and made an already difficult time considerably more bearable. Thanks again! (Mr F)
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helpful and supportive... calm and reassuring

"Thomas Merrifield staff negotiate and assist in a helpful and supportive way during the sales process. Always 'on point', calm and reassuring. (Mrs P, Brightwell)
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We felt very comfortable dealing with TM

Thanks very much Guy and Steven for your help with our sale and purchase. We felt very comfortable dealing with Thomas Merrifield, so thanks for that. We'd have no hesitation in recommending you to other people. (Mr & Mrs W, Wallingford)

Testimonials from Buyers

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very helpful and professional

This is just to say 'thanks' for all your hard work during our recent house purchase in Wallingford. We thought the team there at Thomas Merrifield were very helpful and professional throughout the whole process and would have no hesitation in recommending your office to anyone thinking of selling a property. (Mr S, Wallingford)
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... the best estate agents I have ever dealt with.

I am writing to thank both you and Guy Glover for your help and support during the time I have been negotiating to purchase a flat in Walter Bigg Way. As you are aware, it was a rather protracted purchase which at times felt quite unnecessarily so. It was therefore an enormous relief for me to be able to reach you so readily, to receive advice, prompt action and results. Having moved probably more often than most, I know you are the best estate agents I have ever dealt with. I appreciate your priority is to assist the vendor, but as a purchaser I felt completely reassured dealing with such competent professionals.
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extremely appreciative

Thank you for all the effort you put in to help achieve our house purchase. On several occasions the process seemed to stall but you managed to oil the works and keep things going. We are extremely appreciative of your interventions on our behalf. (Dr & Mrs A, Benson)
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clear and concise information throughout

I found the service from Thomas Merrifield extremely professional and the procedure was very easy. Steven Sykes was very cooperative and always kept me up to date with the process. Steven also offered very clear and concise information throughout. I would highly recommend thomas Merrifield to anyone who is buying or selling a home. (Miss A, Wallingford)

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