Whiteheads, Chichester

Buying and selling your home involves a complex process of decisions, appointment commitments, administration, legal issues and financial matters to address. Our service focuses on providing you with expert assistance and complete peace of mind throughout your entire property transaction from our initial advice right through to handing you the keys.

• We offer a complete service for buying, selling or renting:
• Independent Advice
• Service Based on Your Individual Needs
• Property Valuation
• Tailored Property Search and Match
• Assisted Viewings
• Property Presentation Advice
• Property Marketing and Negotiation
• Legal Rights as Landlord or Tenant
• Complete Property Management
• Land and Planning
• Development Marketing and New Home Sales
• Estate Management
• Independent Mortgages advice and arrangement
• Surveys
• Trusted conveyancing package
• Relocation Advice and Assistance

Conveyancing

So that your sales process runs quickly and smoothly, we have carefully chosen highly respected legal partners to give you a professional and reliable conveyancing service.

A large proportion of property transactions fall through because of poor communication, but we keep everything on track by having 'sales chasers'. That way we can see problems coming and do our best to solve them without a fuss. You'll also be kept fully up-to-date by your dedicated sales chaser so you're never left wondering what's happening.

• Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
• Conveyance for Buying or Selling
• Regular Updates
• Competitive Pricing
• Speed and Efficiency
• Trusted Legal Advice

Surveys

Buying a new home or property to let is a major investment that requires detailed research so that informed decisions can be made. Mortgage lenders will request a mortgage valuation prior to release of loan to ascertain property value but this will not provide you the purchaser with detailed advice on the property's current condition.

Whiteheads work in association with an established firm of Chartered Surveyors to provide reliable, independent advice on property value and condition.

On the boards of major lenders, our partners are trusted professionals able to provide a range of property inspections that assess the condition of the property you are proposing to purchase. Reports can vary depending on you requirements but are generally aimed at highlighting defects, considering safety and environmental factors and making recommendations and cost analyses for improvement:

• Homebuyers surveys.
• Building condition reports.
• Home condition reports.
• Party wall matters.

Energy Performance Certificates

An Energy Performance Certificate is a legal requirement that you need to have organised before you can put your house on the market. We make it easy for you by getting your survey organised without a fuss so you can get your property on the market quickly.

What is an EPC?

An EPC is the rating your property gets given following the survey showing potential buyers or tenants. You may have seen the image below on appliances like fridges and dishwashers.

The rating measures the energy and carbon emission efficiency of your home using a grade from 'A' to 'G'. An 'A' rating is the most efficient, while 'G' is the least efficient. The average efficiency grade achieved to date by most homes is 'D'. Every home is measured using the same calculations, so you can compare the energy efficiency of different properties.

The certificate shows the current rating of your home as well as what it could potentially be with improvements to your insulation etc.

We are fortunate to live and work in what we believe to be one of England's most desirable counties. With a beautiful shoreline, abundance of countryside and mix of
quaint villages and cosmopolitan towns it is no surprise prestige properties in West Sussex are highly sought.

Whiteheads' Prestige Home team specialise in the marketing of higher value properties to a niche buyer group. We manage bespoke campaigns tailored to suit the requirements
of the property whether it is a high specification townhouse, rural retreat or individually designed family home.

Our Prestige Homes brand is represented throughout all our communications comprising on-line profiles on select property search websites, advertising and editorial coverage, boards, quality brochures and state-of-the-art marketing techniques including SMS text and profiles on social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter.

We also have specialist marketing packages available for national advertising.

In association with our financial partners, Whiteheads provide access to independent advice and assistance in applying for mortgages, insurance and protection.

Our mortgage advisers are completely independent and not restricted to any mortgage lenders or insurers which means that you will have access to the entire market and the cheapest and best deals available.

As part of a large independent network, our mortgage advisors are provided with exclusive rates not available on the high street.

Advice is free and appointments are flexible. You can either visit the branch or we can visit you at home or work. There are evening and weekend appointments available too.

• Mortgages.
• Re-mortgages.
• First Time Buyer.
• Buy To Let.
• Commercial.
• Life Insurance.
• Critical Illness.
• Buildings and Contents Insurance.
• Business Insurance and Protection.

Our services involve delivering well-structured solutions throughout the entire development cycle including initial appraisal and feasibility studies, design, planning application and appeal, site acquisition, construction project management and new homes sales and marketing.

We have a multi-disciplined team of architects, planning experts and property consultants that tailor services to suit the requirements of both the project and client. Whether we are managing a development appraisal for regenerating a brownfield site or assisting an individual homeowner with an extension application, our focus is the same - to provide impartial, reliable advice so that our clients get the best outcome from the planning system.

We manage an exhaustive portfolio, not only to match tenants to suitable property but also provide ongoing support and assistance throughout the entire tenancy cycle. We handle the holding of deposits, referencing, lease negotiations and maintenance. We become our customers' first point of contact and strive for impeccable results with a commitment to looking after their interests.

From modern apartments on the waterfront to stunning family homes in the countryside, Whiteheads offer dedicated service,s matching tenants with high quality properties.

• Tailored property searches to you with property that meets your specific requirements.
• Tenant referencing - we endeavour to provide a response in just 48 hours.
• Tenant agreements.
• Tenant deposits - we ensure good practice in deposit handling and resolution of disputes concerning repayment of deposits.
• Tenant advice - on tenant obligations and rights.
• Inventories and check-in - see our inspection checklist to ensure the full return of your deposit.
• Full property management - for properties on our full management package we ensure your payments are processed and emergencies and other maintenance issues are dealt with promptly.
• Tenancy renewal - lease renewal and rent reviews.
• Check-outs.
• Contents insurance.

Professional Lettings Services - Landlords

Whiteheads has been providing professional lettings services in West Sussex for over 25 years. In this time our team has developed a reputation for achieving prompt results whilst protecting the interests of our landlord clients.

Our services encompass every aspect of marketing and managing property for let. We focus on ensuring vacant periods are kept to a minimum, that landlords meet their legal obligations and, ultimately, that properties achieve the best return on investment.

Experience in the industry backed by our pro-active approach ensures that landlords receive reliable, up-to-date advice on the latest market trends, changes in legislation and the most viable investment opportunities.

Many of our team are ARLA registered, fully qualified, trained and work in accordance with stringent guidelines and a professional code of practice.

• Comprehensive property marketing including on-line profiles, window displays, newspaper advertising, direct marketing to exhaustive tenant database via email, SMS and telephone.
• Tenant qualification and stringent referencing.
• Tenant Deposits.
• Lease agreements and renewals.
• Rent reviews.
• Property valuations.
• In-house inventory and inspection service.
• Complete property maintenance division.
• Insurance and legal warranties.
• Tailored packages.
• Legal assistance.
• Close links with major local employers.
• Buy-to-let mortgages.
• Investment advice.