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Wilkie May & Tuckwood - Minehead

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Caroline Ferris - Associate Partner

Think of the coast of Somerset and one of the top choices of interesting and scenic locations is Minehead as it nestles at the base of a glorious sweep of Exmoor down to the Bristol Channel.
Minehead is a town with a big heart and lots to do to suit all ages and interests. The town is at one end of the West Somerset Steam Railway, the longest heritage line in the country with 22 miles of scenic track. There is also the open top bus to Lynmouth which has been voted one of the most scenic rides in the country.
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Located in one of the oldest areas of the town is the harbour with its fishing trips and crabbing for the young (and not so young!!) together with the RNLI lifeboat station and lovely views towards Wales. One of the many delights of living here is enjoying the superb walks on National Trust protected land on North Hill and around Dunster, with its famous Castle.
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Minehead is a friendly and interesting town with good facilities to include three supermarkets, a new hospital, many cafes, restaurants and bars and the delightful Blenheim Garden with its café and putting green. There are also primary, middle and upper schools together with churches of all denominations and many sporting clubs and associations.
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There is a regular bus service to Taunton, the county town, which is 25 miles away, with its main line rail and motorway connections.
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British Property Awards

The Minehead office were delighted to be awarded Gold Winner for Estate Agents in Minehead in the British Property Awards 2017 for their outstanding levels of customer service.

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5 Steps to Selling

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Step 1 - An accurate market appraisal

How much is your home worth? It's vital to get an accurate valuation so the best possible price is achieved. And no one is better qualified than Wilkie May & Tuckwood to provide precisely that - thanks to our unmatched knowledge of the local property market. All it takes is a quick call and leave the rest to our friendly and utterly professional team.
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Step 2 - Marketing your home

Naturally, we use all available means to make sure your home reaches the largest possible number of potential buyers - from local property publications, through the leading home sale websites, to national press. Once we've started marketing, our state-of-the-art technology goes to work matching suitable buyers to your home. But at Wilkie May & Tuckwood we're great believers in the human touch, so we'll carefully register and check all applicants, to ensure that they are serious potential buyers who won't waste your time.
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Step 3 - Viewings

Taking care to match the right people to the right property makes it much more likely that a viewing will lead to a sale. So does the fact that our enthusiastic and incredibly hard working people know exactly how to show off your home to its best advantage. With Wilkie May & Tuckwood, it really is all about you - and we'll stop at nothing to do the best possible job on your behalf.
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Step 4 - Agreeing the sale

When we receive an offer for your home, we'll liaise between you and the buyer until a price is agreed. This may include fixtures and fittings. And, at this point, we'll also be looking to agree a projected time-frame for exchange of contracts and completion of the sale. If you're buying a new place, we'll also contact the estate agent concerned to find out about the state of the chain.
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Step 5 - Instructing solicitors

At this stage, we'll need your solicitor's details. It's very important for you to supply these promptly, since the transaction can't start until both buyer's and seller's solicitors have been instructed. We have a number of local solicitors that we recommend, that we're used to working closely together with, which can speed up the conveyancing process dramatically. Please let us know if you'd like a quotation.

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5 Steps to Buying

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Step 1 - Think about your needs

Once you have decided to buy, it is crucial that you understand what you require of your new home. It would be useful to decide on the one main reason for your move as this will drive your search. If you are borrowing funds, or porting an existing mortgage, Wilkie May & Tuckwood Mortgage Services Ltd can provide expert, independent advice and information on the costs involved in buying property, obtaining the most suitable mortgage for your needs, and protecting your home and family for the future. Choose a solicitor. Again, Wilkie May & Tuckwood would be confident in recommending a host of local solicitors for you to use.
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Step 2 - How to find a house

Check the online property portals as well as our own Wilkie May & Tuckwood website. These are updated on a daily basis. Keep an eye on the local newspapers, take note of newly erected For Sale boards or visit us in the office. We know our seller's situation and properties extremely well and we will be able to match you to suitable properties.
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Step 3 - Viewing a property

At this stage it is important to re-evaluate your requirements and compare the properties you are viewing against this list. Consider the interior, exterior, neighbouring properties and the local area. Picture how you would use the space. Where would your furniture go, and is there enough storage? Don't worry if you are not able to assess the physical condition of the property at first instance as a survey will tell you more.
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Step 4 - Making an offer

This is possibly the most delicate part of the house buying process. Don't be afraid to ask us for advice, it is our job to negotiate this deal. Consider factors affecting the price you are prepared to pay for any one particular property such as the location, condition, the situation of the seller and also think about what the market is currently doing. Once an agreeable offer has been accepted, Wilkie May & Tuckwood Mortgage Services Ltd can provide expert, independent advice on arranging the most suitable mortgage, and arranging a survey on the property, alternatively speak to your nominated mortgage company. A solicitor should be chosen to act on your behalf at this stage.
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Step 5 - Conveyancing process

The solicitors of the sellers and buyers now perform a set of legal tasks, known as conveyancing, to transfer ownership of land and property from seller to buyer. During this process it is the responsibility of the buyer's solicitor to investigate and inform the buyer and buyer's mortgage company of the legal aspects of the property. The seller's solicitor will prepare a draft contract of sale and send this to the buyer's solicitor. The seller will be asked to complete a Property Information Form (which gives important information about the property) and a Fixtures and Fittings Form (outlining what is included in the sale) which is forwarded to the buyer's solicitor. The buyer's solicitor may amend the contract or raise additional enquiries of the seller's solicitor based on the information in the contract or the Title information. The buyer's solicitor may also request any warranties for work undertaken (such as new windows) or evidence of planning consents. The buyer's solicitor will also order from a search provider a range of appropriate searches for things such as planning issues, environmental concerns or flooding. The buyer's solicitor will draw up a Transfer document to transfer ownership from seller to buyer. Once the final mortgage offer has been received by the buyer's solicitor, searches have been analysed and any additional queries are resolved, the buyer's solicitor will report to the buyer on any issues. Once the situation is accepted by the buyer and seller and any required insurances have been purchased, their respective solicitors will fix a completion date and exchange contracts. At this point a non-refundable deposit is paid and the parties have entered a legal contract. Completion occurs when the buyer has paid land registry fees and stamp duty, arranged insurance and the outstanding balance on the property is paid. We are informed when this has happened and at that stage able to release the keys for collection by the buyer. The estate agent is paid by the seller's solicitor from the proceeds of the sale.

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Additional Information and Services

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Energy Performance Certificates (EPC'S)

If you are buying or selling a home you need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) by law given current legislation. EPCs are required whenever a building is built, sold or rented out. The certificate provides 'A' to 'G' ratings for the building, with 'A' being the most energy efficient and 'G' being the least, with the average up to now being 'D'.
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Accredited energy assessors produce EPCs alongside an associated report which suggests improvements to make a building more energy efficient. Wilkie May & Tuckwood will be able to help you arrange an EPC with an accredited energy assessor, just call any of our offices for more information.
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Energy Performance Certificates - what they tell you

EPCs carry ratings that compare the current energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions with potential figures that your home could achieve. Potential figures are calculated by estimating what the energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions would be if energy saving measures were put in place.
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What an EPC looks like

Information about energy efficiency and carbon emissions is summarised in two charts that show the energy and carbon dioxide emission ratings. The charts look similar to those supplied on electrical appliances, like fridges and washing machines.

How to get an EPC

Wilkie May & Tuckwood will be able to help you arrange an EPC with an accredited energy assessor, just call any of our offices for more information.

Which buildings need an EPC

An EPC is required when a building is constructed, rented or sold. A building will need an EPC if it has a roof and walls and uses energy to 'condition an indoor climate'. This means it has heating, air conditioning or mechanical ventilation.

Which buildings don't need an EPC

The following buildings don't need an EPC when they are built, rented or sold:   • places of worship   • temporary buildings that will be used for less than two years • standalone buildings with total useful floor area of less than 50 square metres that aren't used to provide living accommodation for a single household • industrial sites, workshops and non-residential agricultural buildings that don't use a lot of energy

*Information correct as 2nd February 2011
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Our Team

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Caroline Ferris - Associate Partner

Born in Porlock and living in West Somerset most of her life, Caroline is very much "A Local" and puts her knowledge of the district and its people to great use in her agency role. Caroline has been involved in the growth of the Minehead Office since joining the front line Sales Team in 2009. Her career in Agency began 12 years ago with a corporate agency where she was promoted to Valuer/Senior Negotiator. Caroline is very passionate about her career choice in Estate Agency and feels "very fortunate to be doing a job she loves". Her customer service is second to none and she is very popular with clients and buyers, many coming back with repeat business and recommendations. Her hobbies include long walks at weekends, photography and the "occasional" meal out with friends!
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Simon Padgett - Senior Negotiator/ Valuer

Simon joined the Minehead office of Wilkie May & Tuckwood in June 2015. Brought up in Minehead and studied Urban Estate Management at Liverpool University before deciding to pursue a career in Estate Agency commencing 1996. Renowned as a pro-active estate agent, and for going that extra mile, a lot of the business he generates is from referrals and recommendation - The rest, sheer hard work.
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Victoria Alford - Administrator

Victoria grew up in in the pretty village of Dunster and has a wealth of knowledge not just of Minehead but also West Somerset. Victoria has a legal background and is an integral member of the Sales Team having joined when the office was opened in 2007. It is this area of expertise which allows her to excel in the important role of Sales Progression and this plus the qualities of patience and calmness has helped many clients through the sales process. Away from work Victoria is very involved in the local community and as a keen walker is often found exploring the beautiful walks on Exmoor.
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Daniel Boyd-Payne - Negotiator

Daniel joined the firm at the beginning of December 2017 and comes from a local family, having been born and brought up in Williton. Daniel's interests are music (playing in a band and teaching guitar), Kendo (in which he is a black belt) and food !!
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Wendy Beech - Weekend Negotiator

Wendy joined the company in June 2015 having come from a Sales background. Wendy is a proactive and enthusiastic individual who enjoys helping people to find their perfect home.

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Testimonials

Testimonials from Sellers

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Everything you need from an estate agent,

Having had several estate agents to value our property and advise us, only Wilkie May & Tuckwood struck us as being genuinely passionate about selling houses. Our instincts were proved right. The staff are straightforward, honest, trustworthy and professional. Everything you need from an estate agent, but is so hard to find. Selling a home can be an emotional roller coaster, and their skill and experience is a great asset when you feel worried.
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really went the extra mile

We have always found Caroline, and the team at Wilkie May & Tuckwood to be extremely courteous, professional, knowledgeable and competent. We have already sold one house successfully through Wilkie May and Tuckwood and are marketing our current house with them currently; Caroline brought well qualified prospective buyers, in a timely manner and kept in touch with us regularly throughout the process to ensure a smooth sale. Wilkie May and Tuckwood really went the extra mile in our housing search to understanding our requirements and deliver well-matched properties, and I consider Wilkie May and Tuckwood to be a top-notch Agent; I would highly recommend them ! Simon and Kate Barmby-King.
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A MASSIVE THANK YOU

Words will never be able to express our appreciation for all your hard work and support to enable us to move into our dream home. I know I probably drove you all crazy with my relentless phone calls and office visits and at one point thought you couldhave had a sweepstake for the amount of calls I could make in a week! Bless you all for putting up with me and being so kind.

A MASSIVE THANK YOU to you all for all the hard work and effort you had to put in on the final couple of days it would not of happened without you!

We got there in the end! thank you ALL! Mike and Rachel Thresher
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your help and professionalism in aiding the move.

It is now almost five weeks since we moved into our new address, which we are enjoying greatly.

As the excitement and stress of moving have gone and things have settled down, we thought we should pass on our gratitude to you for your help and professionalism in aiding the move.

You were responsible for the sale of our old property and introducing us to our new home and in both aspects your help and guidance were greatly appreciated, dealing with various minor problems as they arose.

We were somewhat lucky in living close to your office in Minehead and could visit frequently where any questions or problems were dealt with efficiently and more importantly with courtesy and good humour.

Once again many thanks

David and Kay Cheesman.
Seller Testimonial

theirs was the most realistic valuation

"I first used Wilkie, May & Tuckwood nearly two years ago when I wanted to sell my house. Of the estate agents I had to value my house theirs was the most realistic valuation, the agents weren't pushy but just very helpful. Once I had decided to use the agency they visited me to complete the paperwork; which they made easy to understand and complete. They quickly found me a buyer and then when they backed out another one, so effectively in a slow market they sold my house twice within three weeks. Recently my father passed away, my siblings and I had to sell his house. Yet again we chose Wilkie, May & Tuckwood for all the same reasons as I had two years previously.This time they were particularly sensitive to the nature of our sad sale and were efficient as usual. The agents at Wilkie, May & Tuckwood have an uncanny knack of matching buyers to their dream homes and sold my father's house in under four weeks. I would recommend them to anyone selling or buying a house; all the staff are friendly, helpful and nothing is too much trouble to them! Thankyou again all at the Minehead Office

Sue Flatley & her family."
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knowledgable & experts in their field

" I have used WM&T on several occasions and always found them to be efficient, knowledgeable and experts in their field. My last sale was particularly problematical and they dealt with it calmly and patiently and managed to hold it all together without stressing me any more than was absolutely necessary. If I move again, I would not hesitate to instruct them"! Lindsay Smith

Testimonials from Buyers

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consistently helpful, tailored to our needs,

We recently moved to Exmoor, an undertaking which was challenging, because of the house market conditions, both locally and in our previous location. We engaged with most local estate agents, but found the service provided by Wilkie May & Tuckwood was consistently helpful, tailored to our needs, persistent in the light of setbacks, and ultimately successful. In the light of our experience, we would certainly recommend them. Geoff Garfield
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very helpful staff at all times

Very pleased with the service, very helpful staff at all times. Dr P Rees
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listen and really understand

I strongly recommend Wilkie May and Tuckwood as an agent of choice, everyone took the time to listen and really understand what my daughter and I were looking for in a property. We were relocating from Kent, so they only had weekends to meet us and get our vision, our original purchase had fallen through and we had a very short time to find a new property to purchase. The team kept in contact with us regularly with new properties, were always on time for viewings, gave structured feedback on our "want list" and were friendly and helpful at all times.

One weekend we were down viewing and they rang to say they had taken on a propery and we would love it, they were right as soon as we walked into the property we knew we had our new home.

Through the whole purchasde the team at Wilkie May and Tuckwood kept us up to date and informed, chased for us when needed and helped the whole transaction go through in 12 weeks.

Don't think I will be moving again, buit if I did I would use Wilkie May and Tuckwood.

Riley Elgar
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highly recommend them to any family or friends

We cannot fault the service we had from Caroline and her team at Wilkie, May and Tuckwood. They were friendly, amenable, honest, direct and extremely efficient. We could really tell the difference between the way they treated us (as buyers) and our previous experience with a larger chain of estate agents. The fact they are independent really shows itself in the service they provide and we would very highly recommend them to any family or friends looking to buy or sell a property. Tracy French and Michael Wilkens

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