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D W SMITH & CO FRIENDLY EXPERIENCED RELIABLE

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    Established in 2000, D W Smith & Co set their mission:-TO PROVIDE THE SERVICE WE WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE.Since then, we have worked hard for our reputation as one of the leading Letting and Management agents in the area. This is maintained by recognizing what counts for the Landlord and Tenant:-   SPEED EFFICIENCY SECURITY VALUE EXPERTISE

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    Why choose D W Smith & Co?
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    We understand the importance of continuous tenancy occupation. It is about investment return! · Landlords are paid promptly on receipt of rent from tenants. · Any maintenance issues are resolved quickly, efficiently and at minimum cost to you, the Landlord.· Important matters are not delegated to junior staff.· We have a high degree of repeat business and believe thatour results, client testimonials and recommendations speak for us.This is all about trust. Our belief is that you cherish your property investment as much as your own home, and this is reflected in our service.

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    Landlord Fees

    Full Management

    • A fee of £240 including VAT for arranging the tenancy.
    • In the event of a new Tenant, an arrangement fee of £180 including VAT shall be payable.
    • Commission of 14.4% including VAT of the calendar monthly rent, for collecting the said rent for the initial and subsequent periods.

    Rent Only

    • A fee of £240 including VAT for arranging the tenancy
    • In the event of a new Tenant, an arrangement fee of £180 including VAT shall be payable.
    • Commission of 9% including VAT of the calendar monthly rent, for collecting the said rent for the initial and subsequent periods.

    Tenant Introduction & Agreement

    • A fee of 60% of the initial month's rent including VAT for arranging the tenancy for a 6 month period.
    • A fee of 95% of the initial month's rent including VAT for a 12 month period.
    • In the event of a new Tenant, an arrangement fee of 60% of the initial month's rent including VAT shall be payable for a 6 month period, 95% of the initial month's rent including VAT for a 12 month period
    • A fee of £90.00 including VAT to carry out a check -out inspection and liaise with the Deposit Protection Service.

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    Membership
    • The Guild of Lettings and Management
    • The Bristol Association of Lettings and Management
    • The Property Ombudsman Scheme
    • Client Money Protection Scheme

    The Agent agrees to abide by their Codes of Practice.

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Landlords Wanted!

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    Bristol Rental Market Continues to Boom!
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    Are you a landlord frustrated by your current agents lack of service? Are you relocating, and need to rent out your home? Or are you thinking of buy to let for the first time?... Then we need to talk! The Bristol Rental market has never been better, demand is up, the quality of tenant is first class, and rents have also improved.
    So if you need a fresh perspective on your portfolio, a rental valuation, or a rent review, we can help. Call us today.   
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Tenants

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    Choose DW Smith & Co to find your ideal home
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    We offer:-

    · Broad selection of properties across Bristol

    · Transparency - a one off application fee of £285 including VAT with no hidden costs

    · Your deposit is registered with the Deposit Protection Scheme

    Your team

    · Experienced dedicated local lettings team

    · Legal expertise

    · Qualified staff

    We are here to help and look forward to hearing from you

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Professional, Friendly, Qualified Advice.

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    Whether you are a landlord with one, or multiple properties, D W Smith and Co Lettings will guide you through the complex, ever changing process of letting and managing your property. With 15 years experience in this industry we believe we can not only help protect your assets, but advise on achieving the best returns. For honest, straight forward advice, call us today.  

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    Julie Ann Smith - Partner
    With 20 years experience in lettings and sales 13 with D W Smith and Co, Julie Ann is our Lettings Manager and has attained the Level 4 BTEC diploma (distinction) in residential letting and management, approved by the Guild of Letting and Management. Liaising with landlords and tenants alike Julie Ann often is the first point of contact, and can advise on the complex legislation integral to modern Lettings.

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    Tracey Priday
    Tracey has been with D W Smith & Co for 11 years and specialises in residential lettings and management. Dealing primarily with drafting of contracts and referencing, Tracey has a very strong customer focus and extremely high service standards.

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    Richard Collett
    Richard has 30 years industry experience working within East Bristol. He joined D W Smith & Co in 2008 from a large independent agency, to help strengthen our Residential Sales Department. An expert in Sales and Lettings, Richard's local knowledge is key to the first class advice and service he gives to clients.

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    Karen Smith
    Karen has 27 years experience in sales and lettings and was instrumental in the setting up of D W Smith and Co, having been one of the founder members of staff. A Hanham resident Karen deals with sales progressing and the day to day running of the office. She can advise on schools transport and local amenities.

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    Sharon Abram
    Sharon has worked in both the Sales and Lettings Industry for a number of years, lives locally, and is happy to advise on local amenities and Schools.

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    David Smith
    With 27 years estate agency experience, 15 of which since starting D W Smith & Co. David's career as an estate agent started with a local independent in 1988. Having worked throughout Bristol and Bath, David also was a training manager for a large corporate estate agent covering Oxford to Exeter. Highly experienced in property sales and Lettings, land and property acquisition, David is still very involved in front line sales and valuing.
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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 D W Smith & Company, Hanham on 0117 967 0900.


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    D W SMITH & Co - LOCAL, FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL

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      Expert Advice, Excellent Value.
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      D W Smith & Co. are a local, friendly and professional property company. We can help and advise on any property related questions or queries. Established in 2000, we have endeavoured to give good honest advice, and have built a reputation as the agent for Hanham, and the surrounding areas. 

      Always putting good advice before profit, we work with many clients several times in helping them move. We will offer sound honest advice and work tirelessly to achieve the best price possible. 

      If you are thinking about moving now, or in the future, why not give us a call for an informal chat?

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    Free Valuation of your Home for Marketing

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      Sell your home Faster - For a better Price
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      Getting the asking price right from the start seriously improves your chances of selling, and getting a better price. Sounds obvious doesn't it? Did you know that last year  67% of houses that appeared on Rightmove did not sell? When house hunters were questioned what would put them off viewing a house, most stated that if they felt it was overpriced, they would not view. 
      Statistics also tell us the number of  viewers on a new instruction half after the first two weeks. So when a house is new to the market, that is when it gets the most exposure, the most viewings, and often offers.
      We at   D W SMITH & Co, aim to price your home to get the best price possible within the market. We will not inflate an asking price to gain an instruction. By having a frank discussion at the start, we can save you time, and get the best price for the house. After all - it is about actually moving rather than just marketing your home!

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      Get the facts without the Presssure
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      Want to get a rough idea of the value of your home, but don't want someone to visit just yet? Why not speak to one of our valuers for a free informal valuation over the phone? Due to our extensive experience, we can often give you a good idea without actually visiting. Perhaps you are at the early stages of thinking of moving, or just want to know what your home might be worth - either way we are happy to help without obligation. Call us today!
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    Thinking of Buying a Home?

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      We dont just sell houses - we help you buy a home!
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      Buying a house can be daunting. That is why you need the right advice. Here at D W SMITH & Co. we can advise you in all aspects of property purchase - from mortgages, local area knowledge, surveys, and insurance. By establishing a buyers needs correctly at the start we can help seek out the best available properties to fit your requirements, and find the right home for you. We are happy to have a free no obligation chat to show you how we can help.  

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      Personal Property Consultancy
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      If you sell your home through D W SMITH & Co. We Offer a free Personal Property Consultancy Service. We advise you on your onward purchase (regardless of which agency the home is marketed by) by carrying out comparable research, advice on purchase price, and even negotiations on your behalf if you require. Imagine having your own Kirsty Allsop or Phil Spencer! 
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    D W SMITH & Co. Offer a full range of services

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      Energy Performance Certificates
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      It is a legal requirement to have and display an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) If you are selling or letting a residential or commercial property in the UK. We can supply these at a very competitive cost. Please call for a quote.

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      Landlord Insurance 
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      Many residential insurance policies become invalid once a property is let to a third party. We can offer extremely competitive specialist Landlord insurance. Why leave it to chance? Please call for a quote.

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      Assured Shorthold Contracts
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      Already have a tenant and just require a contract? Let us draw one up for you. Contracts determine what is required of all parties, and are imperative should a problem arise at a later date. Our contracts are up to date, and constantly checked. Please call for a quote. 

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      Inventories for Landlords
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      Do you require an inventory for a new  or existing tenant? We can carry this out at very reasonable cost  with digital photographs on your behalf. We understand the dispute process and a good photograph inventory can save you a lot of time and hassle should a dispute arise. We are also happy to work on your behalf as a mediator/advisor with your tenants. Give us a call and see how we can help solve your tenancy problems.

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      Survey and Professional Services
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      When you are buying arguably the largest asset of your life, it pays to get a professional opinion. We work with a panel of local experienced qualified surveyors. From building, structural, or home buyers valuations, to structural engineers reports, and commercial surveys, we have the experts at hand.   
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    Local, friendly, and professional. 

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      Meet Our Team
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      D W Smith & Co Estate and Letting Agents in Bristol were formed in 1999 with the aim of offering a professional, courteous service to clients selling and letting their homes throughout Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

      Our property show room is in a prominent position on Hanham High Street, well placed for both access to Bristol and Bath. From our office we cover the whole of Bristol and South Gloucestershire, including the areas of Hanham, Kingswood, St George, Longwell Green,Warmley, Barrs Court, North Common, Oldland Common, Bitton, Emersons Green, Downend, Frenchay and Bradley Stoke.

      Since opening, D W Smith & Co have grown into a multi disciplined property company, offering professional advice in the ever evolving legislative process of buying, selling and renting homes. We have invested heavily in the latest computer and photographic technology so that we may provide all of the services that modern buyers and sellers would expect, yet retain a professional, friendly approach with good old fashioned customer service.

      Originally, D W Smith & Company we were an Estate Agent who provided a letting service as requested by clients. Now we are both an Estate and Letting Agent in equal measures, believing that in order to advise clients correctly we must understand both of these markets inside out.

      Other additional services that we offer include Home Information Packs, Floor Plan technology and Energy Performance Certificates.

      D W Smith & Co believe that it is not just about selling your home, it is about helping you move, therefore we endeavour to guide you through the difficult process of buying or selling by offering a wealth of experience gathered over a huge collective number of years that our staff have worked within the industry. We also believe that the best people to advise you, are the people that live within the areas, therefore all of our staff are local and have an extensive knowledge, not just of the properties but of schools, transport and local amenities.

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      Julie Ann Smith - Partner
      With 20 years experience in lettings and sales 13 with D W Smith and Co, Julie Ann is our Lettings Manager and has attained the Level 4 BTEC diploma (distinction) in residential letting and management, approved by the Guild of Letting and Management. Liaising with landlords and tenants alike Julie Ann often is the first point of contact, and can advise on the complex legislation integral to modern Lettings.

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      Karen Smith - Office Manager
      Karen has 27 years experience in sales and lettings and was instrumental in the setting up of D W Smith and Co, having been one of the founder members of staff. A Hanham resident Karen deals with sales progressing and the day to day running of the office. She can advise on schools transport and local amenities.

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      Richard Collett - Sales Manager
      Richard has 30 years industry experience working within East Bristol. He joined D W Smith & Co in 2008 from a large independent agency, to help strengthen our Residential Sales Department. An expert in Sales and Lettings, Richard's local knowledge is key to the first class advice and service he gives to clients.

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      Tracey Priday - Lettings Administrator
      Tracey has been with D W Smith & Co for 11 years and specialises in residential lettings and management. Dealing primarily with drafting of contracts and referencing, Tracey has a very strong customer focus and extremely high service standards.

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      Sharon Abram - Receptionist
      Sharon has worked in both the Sales and Lettings Industry for a number of years, lives locally, and is happy to advise on local amenities and Schools.

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      David W Smith - Managing Director
      With 27 years estate agency experience, 15 of which since starting D W Smith & Co. David's career as an estate agent started with a local independent in 1988. Having worked throughout Bristol and Bath, David also was a training manager for a large corporate estate agent covering Oxford to Exeter. Highly experienced in property sales and Lettings, land and property acquisition, David is still very involved in front line sales and valuing.
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       Buyers & Sellers thank D W SMITH & Co

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        The biggest reward we receive is a satisfied client. Our aim is to give exemplary customer service, and offer excellent value for money. Many of our clients have used our services more than once - testament we believe, to the fact we will always do what we can to achieve our clients goals. Below you will see some of the testimonials from a few of our satisfied customers.

      Testimonials from Sellers

      • Seller Testimonial

        Simple, genuine and honest approach
        Moving with DW Smith was the most effortless encounter I have ever had with an estate agents. I have moved house 6 times in the past 12 years and David Smith and his colleagues made this move as stress free as a house move can possibly be. David obviously ensures his staff are trained and experienced in customer satisfaction because every single one of them were prepared to go that extra mile for myself and my partner. When we found our ideal home, our house was not even on the market. David showed us around the house we were hoping to buy and I was so refreshed by his honesty and genuine disposition that I asked him to value our house and place it on the market. Less than 48 hours and 5 separate viewings later, he had sold our property and had secured our offer on the house we wished to purchase. As we were expecting our first child approximately 8 weeks after commencing the purchase and selling procedure, we were needless to say concerned that we would not have enough time to move prior to the birth. David and his team knew our wishes and concerns and from the outset worked tirelessly to ensure all parties moved expediently and within agreed timescales. At every step of the way we received regular contact from the DW Smith office to keep us up to date with the progress, and DW Smith made sure they were kept informed by the firms of solicitors involved. At times there were hold ups, DW Smith were honest about the delays and the reasons why, rather than avoiding the prospect of delivering unwelcome news, even though the delays were out of their hands. This simple, genuine and honest approach made us feel involved, not out of the loop, and we were able to make realistic plans. We moved home 5 days before our daughter was born. I would certainly use DW Smith if I were ever to move home again and would wholeheartedly recommend DW Smith to any other prospective house buyers of sellers. The independent, family like service we received from David and his staf,f make DW Smith a huge cut above the rest. Pippa Dove

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        We will certainly be recommending your services
        Dear David & Karen, Now that we are settled & enjoying our new home, we wanted to write & thank you for everything you did to help us with the sale & purchase of our properties. The whole experience was not without it's problems & you were there helping & advising every step of the way. Always at the end of the phone & popping in giving us endless help & support. We would also like you to know David, that you secured this property for us for a better price than our neighbours paid ! ( a New build we all expected to pay the same) So a special thank you for your help with that. We will certainly be recommending your services to our family & friends & wish you continued success for the future. Very best wishes Joann & Don Robinson

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        I highly recommend you to friends
        To David Smith and Colleagues. I have sold three properties in Hanham since 2004, all through your local company. I would like to take this opportunity to comment on the level of service I have received. Requesting accompanied viewing has never posed a problem, and has consistently been arranged for times that are convenient for me. Phones are always promptly answered; on rare occasions when I've left messages I have received return calls very speedily. The extent of your local knowledge is extremely helpful and informative. I have received sound advice regarding other services required when buying and selling houses; e g legal firms. I have always been treated courteously and professionally by all members of the team. I highly recommend you to friends and neighbours considering moving home. Long may you continue! Jeanette Cook (Mrs)
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      The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by D W Smith & Company, Hanham. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to D W Smith & Company, Hanham. 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 D W Smith & Company, Hanham. 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 D W Smith & Company, Hanham on 0117 967 0900.


      Welcome to D W Smith & Company, Hanham

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        D W Smith & Co. are a local, friendly and professional property company. We can help and advise any property related questions or queries.

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      Branch address

      54 High Street,
      Hanham,
      Bristol,
      BS15 3DR

      Get in touch

      Buying: 0117 407 2254  Local call rate
      Letting: 0117 407 2204  Local call rate

      Disclaimer

      The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by D W Smith & Company, Hanham. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to D W Smith & Company, Hanham. 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 D W Smith & Company, Hanham. 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 D W Smith & Company, Hanham on 0117 967 0900.