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OFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNER
COMMUNITY MATTERS
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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.
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.
With you.... every step of the way.
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.
WE WILL Sell YOUR HOME 100% Accompanied Viewings & Guaranteed Feedback.
Motivated to achieve the sale for you at the highest possible price in the quickest possible time.
Convenient for you and an opportunity for us to close your sale, agent accompanied viewings are an essential part of our service.
Results are what we get paid for, if you do not move you do not pay us.
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.
Achieving what you want to achieve is our mission.
Feedback obtained there and then, recorded and delivered to you at the earliest opportunity so you always know what’s happened.
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.
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.
Personal client managers and sales progressors oversee the sale of your property from start to finish.
STAFF & Teams
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.
Great staff who really care.
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Daring to be different we encourage our teams to stand out from the crowd and go the extra mile to seal the deals.
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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
Residential developers
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.
Providing inside knowledge
Looking to sell a commercial property?
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.
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.
Plot search 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.
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.
Helping You Find Your Next Home.
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.
Property PAPER
Our 24 page Property Paper is delivered to over 72,000 homes and business, professionally printed and distributed with GPS tracking.
Furniture wanted Bridges are encouraging donations of furniture, to help raise money for Phyllis Tuckwell. All items will need to be saleable and have appropriate safety labels attached (e.g. fire safety on upholstered items). The Phyllis Tuckwell team will assess all furniture before it is taken as to its saleability including whether it can be safely removed from the property.
Contact number for Collection: 01252 710679 or Text Stock to 70500
We do take… ✔ Sofas ✔ Chairs ✔ Bookcases ✔ Dressing Tables ✔ Dining tables ✔ Dining Chairs ✔ Occasional Tables ✔ Chest of Drawers ✔ Wardrobes We don’t take ✖ Beds (Frames, Divans, Mattresses) ✖ Carpets ✖ Electrical Appliances
SHOWROOM ADDRESSES: PTHC Furniture & Donation Centre, Unit F Centrum, Business Park, Dogflud Way, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7SW Open: 9am – 5pm | T: 01252 710679 PTHC Furniture & Home Store, 231 High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3BQ Open: 9.30am – 5.30pm | T: 01483 497731
Note: Collection is free of charge. Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8BL Reg Charity No. 264501
Make it so easy Buying a house is one of the most stressful things that you do but I was totally supported and kept up to date al all times. Totally recommend them, they are fantastic, helpful and very friendly.” Miss Tandy - Review TRUSTPILOT ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
CONVEYANCING An essential aspect of buying or selling a home. As conveyancing specialists, our professional and friendly team of experts will undertake the stressful legal work on your behalf and deliver a personal and transparent service ensuring your move is as smooth as possible. Whether you’re buying or selling, will help you move between properties with as little stress as possible. We focus on a quick completion, so you can get on with moving into your new home.
Conveyancing is an essential aspect of buying or selling a home as it’s the legal process of transferring property from one person to another. Mortgage lenders are invariably keen to protect their investments and often insist on professional conveyancing services; as well as other parties who may not wish to risk the process falling through.
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EXPERT MORTGAGE ADVICE
Mortgages
At Chadney Bulgin we advise on mortgages from the “whole of market” and NOT just those that pay us!.
We will compare mortgages from lenders that will only deal with clients directly as well as mortgages from lenders thatwill allow us to process your application. With the Chadney Bulgin Mortgage Service you have the reassurance of benefitting from truly independent advice and getting the right product for your circumstances.
Choice, what choice?
Where you get your mortgage can have a significant impact on your finances. Some mortgage advisors only work for one lender, others for a limited number and this in itself should be considered. Why is it so important? Because a mortgage is a long-term commitment, so if you end up with a poor deal you will literally be paying the price for a very long time.
Whole market review
To arrange your FREE, no obligation consultation, please call Bill Mairs on 07876 834220 or Bruce McPherson on 07785 776749
Chadney Bulgin LLP are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority You can only be sure you have the best deal if you YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP THE REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE review the whole market, but who has the time to do that? We do. That’s exactly what our fully advised mortgage service offers. We scour the market and find the deal to best meets your needs. It doesn’t stop at the review of course. We support you from application to completion, and all for a fixed fee. Getting a great mortgage deal is important but we always remember it’s really only a means to an end – moving into your new home.
Our mortgage experts can meet you in your home, at our office or their offices in Fleet.
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