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COMMUNITY MATTERS
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OFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNER
At Bridges Estate Agents we believe in supporting the community in which we live and work and are proud to be regularly giving back to some very worth while causes.
We are delighted to be the official charity partner of the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. We regularly donate a percentage of our annual profits to this fantastic cause.
We are proud to be Aldershot Town Football Club’s main sponsor.
Sales Progression Department Dedicated team of experts with unrivalled knowledge of the Conveyancing process and exhaustive work ethic.
Personal Case Manager with direct line providing weekly updates and available to meet with you if you want to.
Working closely with your client manager to fully understand your situation and timescales.
Higher completion rates than the national average proves we will find the solutions to make it happen.
Communicating effectively with all property professionals throughout your chain to ensure a successful completion.
With you... every step of the way.
THE BEST AGENTS IN YOUR AREA Professional standards ensure that we can deliver reliable advice on all residential property related matters. Qualified agents have a good understanding of property related law, building construction, appraisal techniques and marketing practices.
Knowledge of the most effective marketing practices will ensure more people view your property. Continual professional development ensures our agents are always on top of their game and better than the competition.
Understanding the local market better than anyone else, our agents will provide the most accurate valuation.
Best Estate Agent in Aldershot Best Estate Agent in GU11 Best Estate Agent in Ash Vale Best Estate Agent in GU12 Best Overall Agent in Ash Vale Best Overall Agent in GU12 Best Estate Agent in Farnborough Best Estate Agent in GU14 Best Overall Agent in Farnborough Best Overall Agent in GU14 Best Estate Agent in GU16 Best Overall Agent in GU16 All Agents Awards 2016
LICENSED AGENTS
FULLY QUALIFIED BUYERS Getting the right buyer first time. Proof of identity, proof of address, proof of funds and solicitor’s details are required before we put an offer forward.
Free consultation with our financial services partner Chadney Bulgin to ensure your buyer has the right finance in place.
Demonstrating a buyer’s ability to purchase means you can make an informed decision when you are considering an offer.
Know that your sale is more likely to go through first time because we have proof your buyer is capable.
Transparency builds trust at the outset and shows that your sale can proceed immediately once you have accepted an offer.
Excellent service from Bridges. They produced a very good brochure, got lots of viewings and sold my house for a good price in around 3 weeks. Mr G ✶✶✶✶✶
Bridges were the first on our list. They always keep you informed and assist in any way they are able. I would be happy to employ them again. Monty ✶✶✶✶✶
Bridges were fantastic with dealing with our sale of the house, they got full asking price and managed the various interested parties very well. It is not easy selling a house and complications often arise, however Bridges took the stress out of it for us. Greenshields ✶✶✶✶✶
After a bad experience with a previous property management company, I can say that Bridges have proved to be a breath of fresh air. Mr R ✶✶✶✶✶
Bridges were Bridges were great great right from the start to the the final final start to completion day. completion day. Ms W✶ ✶✶ ✶✶ ✶✶ ✶✶ ✶ Ms W
NO SALE = NO FEE Leaving no stones unturned. Motivated to achieve the sale for you at the highest possible price in the quickest possible time. Results are what we get paid for, if you do not move you do not pay us. Achieving what you want to achieve is our mission. Unstoppable sales team will pursue every lead and work exhaustively to find you a buyer. Completely focused on providing the highest level of service from start to finish.
WE WILL SELL YOUR HOME 100% Accompanied Viewings & Guaranteed Feedback.
Convenient for you and an opportunity for us to close your sale, agent accompanied viewings are an essential part of our service. Meeting all of our buyers means that we get to know more about them and why your property is right for them so that we can SELL it to them. Feedback obtained there and then, recorded and delivered to you at the earliest opportunity so you always know what’s happened. Advising you on changes that could be made to the marketing strategy based on the feedback we have had ensures you can make informed decisions. More offers are made following accompanied viewings than homeowner viewings giving you more chance of achieving a sale at a better price.
BEST PRICE POLICY Accurate valuations determine the best price to ask to achieve maximum demand and top results.
Determined to achieve the best price for our clients we utilise the most effective negotiation techniques.
Global online marketing with local advertising and the best sales team in the business ensures you get more viewings.
Transparently and ethically negotiating multiple offers to result with the best possible outcome for our clients.
Competition created by our agents builds desire and urgency for buyers to pay more to secure your home before they miss out.
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PROPERTY FINDING SERVICE Free consultation with our financial services partner Chadney Bulgin to ensure you are ready to buy with the best finance. Experienced agents will listen to your specific requirements and make recommendations when suitable properties are available.
Accompanied viewing tours of all properties at a convenient time for you arranged by one agent dedicated to finding you the right one. Established offices with thousands of properties valued means we can find you a property which isn’t on the market yet. Local market leader status means we are called out on more valuations in the area so we know new properties will be coming up before they go live.
Helping You Find Your Next Home.
ALL INCLUSIVE SERVICE With No Hidden Fees. Dedicated Client Manager who will accompany viewings, give you feedback, negotiate the sale and be there from start to finish. Unrivalled local knowledge from directors and staff who all live and breathe property in the area. Everything you need to market your property online and locally including free photography, floor plans and for sale board. Multiple email reminders Increasing awareness. When agents add properties to Rightmove, a notification is emailed to applicants searching within that criteria. This happens only once but our properties are scheduled to email on regular intervals, increasing the number of views your property receives. Simple but effective.
Our own Property Paper Flooding the market. The best results by far come from the Bridges property paper which is delivered monthly throughout the local area. We guarantee to advertise every single property in the paper at least once. Viewings always increase during the week that it is distributed. Clear property listings It’s in the detail. Just looking at our website, and the quality that goes into the full detail page, high quality floor plans, street view, large photographs and relevant detail will demonstrate just how important your house is to us. Giving buyers as much detail as possible, without boring them with how many plug sockets there are is essential to keep their interest. Multiple office listing with every agent motivated to sell your home to their local buyers.
Distinctive billboards Attracting attention. Our Billboards are always distinctive, out of the ordinary and instantly recognisable. The ads that have appeared on the billboard have been mesmeric at times and are a great source of interest for many local people. We also have permanent sites in Aldershot and Ash Vale and regularly advertise in Fleet and Farnham. Clear property listings It’s in the detail. Just looking at our website, and the quality that goes into the full detail page, high quality floor plans, street view, large photographs and relevant detail will demonstrate just how important your house is to us. Giving buyers as much detail as possible, without boring them with how many plug sockets there are is essential to keep their interest.
Marketing your home to a wider audience. Local knowledge with national exposure.
STAFF & TEAMS Great staff who really care.
ALDERSHOT
ALDERSHOT LETTINGS HQ
ASH VALE
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Personal client managers and sales progressors oversee the sale of your property from start to finish. Unrivalled local expertise with almost all of our staff living within 3 miles of the office they work at. Leading from the front, our directors are still available on the shop floor. Enthusiasm can not be taught and our staff are positive and proactive whatever the market conditions. Daring to be different we encourage our teams to stand out from the crowd and go the extra mile to seal the deals.
FARNBOROUGH
FARNHAM
FLEET
FRIMLEY
LETTINGS Over 1000 happy landlords.
Quality tenants on standby
A service level to fit your needs
Bespoke investment service
We always have lots of good quality tenants registered with us. These people may already be renting one of our properties making us their first point of call when they want to move or they may have been attracted to us by our strong marketing and market presence. We can quickly place your rental property in front of a wider audience.
Not all landlords are the same and some more than others will benefit from us fully managing their property. Others with the time and confidence may wish to take a more hands-on approach and we can also cater for this.
At Bridges, we offer a bespoke investment service to guide you through the process of becoming a landlord. Our seminars are free to attend and cover the areas you need to be aware of if you want to become a professional landlord. Nobody can succeed alone.
First class service • 24/7 telephone support • Inspections & independent inventories • Expert marketing advice • Thorough referencing checks
YOU ARE IN SAFE HANDS.
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Licenced Agent
ARLA member
Professional standards ensure that we can deliver reliable advice, the highest service levels as well as protection on all residential property related matters.
The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) is the UK’s foremost professional body for letting agents. Our members are professionals working at all levels of letting agency, from business owners to office employees.
Safe Agent member Letting agents displaying the SAFEagent logo are part of a Client Money Protection (CMP) Scheme which ensures that they are protecting their clients monies. Protecting your money, giving you peace of mind. Recognised by Government, consumer and industry organisations A campaign devised by letting agents for the benefit of landlords and tenants
LICENCED AGENT
Tenancy Deposit Scheme member The Housing Act 2004 requires landlords and letting agents to protect deposits on assured shorthold tenancies in a scheme such as ours. We provide insurance backed tenancy deposit protection with free, impartial dispute resolution for when disagreements arise over how the money is divided.
Thank you for all your help we rate you a 5/5. Your were really great understanding and helped us finding a property And understood our situation. Many thanks once again. Yelda and George, Bridges tenants
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As a landlord, I have received an exceptional level of service from Bridges. From project managing the total refurbishment of my property to finding and installing tenants, I have found the team to be professional, friendly and well informed. They have liaised with the Contractor ensuring works are carried out to a high standard, keeping me up to date at all times and fully discussing plans with me before implementing them. They are readily contactable and extremely helpful and I would thoroughly recommend Bridges lettings agency. Patsy, Bridges landlord
LAND SPECIALISTS Bridges land department specialises in all aspects of land acquisition and disposal across Hampshire and Surrey. Specialists in selling land
Commercial advice
By using tried and tested marketing methods and working with our extensive developer database, we have earned a reputation for achieving the best possible prices for our client’s land in today’s competitive market and have a proven track record for selling individual plots through to sites for hundreds of properties.
Looking to sell a commercial property?
Residential developers
For specialist advice on how to dispose of your commercial asset and achieve the best price talk to us. We have a wealth of property experience and a track record of selling all types and styles of property, the more complicated sometimes the better – give us an opportunity to surprise you.
Providing inside knowledge
Plot search
We can help you source your next project. Over 25 years we have built a database of contacts including commercial agents, housing associations as well as private individuals looking to retire or exit and develop their private or commercial land and property. This gives us direct access to development sites at an early stage – extremely valuable market intelligence.
Searching for your ideal plot? We are often retained by clients to assist in searching for, and finding, plots and land and handling any negotiations.
Helping You Find Your Next Home.
NEW HOMES
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Our new homes department services a number of local and national developers and regularly markets exciting brand new property schemes from individual homes to larger housing developments. Residential developers
Our guarantee
Specialist advice and assistance.
No sale, no fee… and no hidden charges.
We offer specialist advice for investors, builders and developers advising on the challenges and opportunities to be faced during any new build project, development or proposal. Through our network of trusted specialists we can assist you in all aspects of residential and commercial property development.
We are paid only on results and your expectations. We guarantee to give your property more exposure and the best opportunity to achieve the very best price in the shortest time to the very best buyer.
Marketing that demands attention We attract buyers like no other estate agent. Whether through our GU property paper which is delivered monthly to 80,000 homes and business’, our digital strategy, sale boards, billboards or community profile through sponsorship and charitable events, we ensure maximum exposure for your property.
From our initial visit to value and discuss strategy to finding the right buyer for you and handing over to our award winning sales progression team – we will bring value, reassurance and expertise to your selling experience.
Core values
Service, pro-active, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, innovative, experienced and empathic. Since we opened our doors in 1991 through one of the toughest recessions in history our aim has been to provide the best service through hard work and empathy. We are proud that these values are still instilled in our staff today. Each member of our team is highly trained in their particular discipline meaning you will always have the right person working for you throughout your dealings with us.
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67-69 High Street Tel: 01252 361501
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1 Bridge Road, Cove Tel: 01252 370001
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90 Frimley High Street Tel: 01276 65100
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Land & New Homes
Ash Vale Central
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Lettings Head Office
1 The Parade, Wharf Road Tel: 01252 324466 Frimley Road, Tel: 01252 541647
8 East Street Tel: 01252 723723 4-6 Reading Road South Tel: 01252 628800
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4-6 Reading Road South,Fleet Tel: 01252 361555 77 High Street, Aldershot Tel: 01252 361555
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