Pollard Machin estate agents since 1885
Pollard Machin estate agents since 1885
Welcome to Pollard Machin Sanderstead’s longest Independent Estate Agent.
established
As a family run firm we pride ourselves on our friendly, professional service and wealth of local knowledge. Our longevity has seen us successfully selling and letting homes no matter what the market or current economic climate. As we continue to build on our trusted reputation we take pleasure in the repeat business and recommendations this brings. We may have been around a long time but our traditional core values are married with a modern approach to marketing your home offering all our clients a truly personal and bespoke service. We look forward to hearing from you The Pollard Machin Team
020 8657 4466 | sales@pollardmachin.co.uk 020 8651 5895 | lettings@pollardmachin.co.uk www.pollardmachin.co.uk 45 Limpsfield Road, Sanderstead, Surrey CR2 9LA
Selling. The Pollard Machin Way. As an independently owned and family run Estate Agent we offer our clients a stress free, bespoke service, putting our clients’ needs first and always acting in their best interests. Our experienced team offer a start to finish service; from free, no obligation market appraisal, advertising, photography, property particulars, accompanied viewings and regular feedback, negotiation and progression to exchange of contracts. All on a competitive no sale no fee basis. Here for our clients every step of the way we can recommend trusted financial advisors, solicitors and removals – all without obligation or the pressure of a ‘hard sale’ often found with corporate agents. There is always someone on hand to speak to on the phone or a welcoming face in our High Street office – you’ll not be subjected to a faceless agent or a call centre with Pollard Machin. Whether you’re looking to upsize, downsize or relocate we offer a free, no obligation market
appraisal. Our experienced, dedicated Valuer can recommend a marketing strategy specifically designed for your home. Whether selling an apartment or a family home we’ll agree a fee that works for you and us, be that a standard percentage commission or a simple fixed fee. If we don’t find you a buyer then you won’t pay us a penny… No Sale, No Fee. Our experienced, professional and friendly staff have a wealth of local knowledge. As Sanderstead’s longest established Estate Agent we benefit from repeat business and recommendations thanks to our reputation and excellent customer care. As local people we are uniquely placed to best sell your property. Finding the right buyer is only the beginning. At Pollard Machin we have a dedicated sales progression team to navigate your sale through to completion. One of our experienced progressors will always be on hand. This ensures that we continue to have one of the lowest fall through rates of sales compared to the national average.
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Land and New Homes We offer a comprehensive service to both developers and land owners, securing and selling off-market development opportunities throughout South Croydon and surrounding areas.
design and valuation is free and without obligation.
We discreetly connect land and property owners with trusted developers helping unlock the value of their land.
• Pre-approval design and management
Our advice on development potential, planning,
• Site identification • Disposal strategies • Land assembly • Site valuations, development appraisals and option analysis
Lettings and Management Our Lettings Division offer a personal and comprehensive service for both property Letting and Management. With over 30 years of experience we pride ourselves on our professional and friendly manner. We are a licensed ARLA and NAEA Agent, with Professional Indemnity Insurance, a Client Money Protection Scheme, membership to an Independent
Redress Scheme and adhere to a Code of Practise and the Association’s Byelaws. With the laws around letting constantly changing, it is more important than ever to choose an up to date and compliant Agent to guide you through the letting process. We always aim to secure the right tenants as well as giving you the best advice to maximise your rental income.
For further information please visit our website www.pollardmachin.co.uk
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Don’t just take our word for it… “The team at Pollard Machin made selling our home just so easy.”
“The staff are always friendly and approachable and we would recommend them unreservedly.”
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“Massive thanks to Chris, Katie and Ann for all their help and support in selling my family home after 40 years to a new family! From marketing to completion, they were a pleasu re to deal with - much appreciate d - would highly recommend!”
“The value of a small independent firm shows in the professionalism, helpfulne ss and friendliness of the team at Pol lard Machin. Thank you Ann, Katie, Chris and Ryan.”
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A few comments from our customers… in ff were very helpful and supportive “Strongly recommended. All the sta ’s property through to completion, moving the sale of my elderly father sonal service; they were there for him per A . yer bu le tab sui a g din fin ly ick qu a booking of a removal firm had t tha up ked pic y The p. hel ded nee when he a substitute to be secured in g blin ena so ed firm con lly sfu ces not been suc time.” “We had excellent service from the whole team at Pollard Machin when selling our house.”
“We received a first class service from Pollard Machin when selling our house this year. We can’t thank Ann, Chris and Katie enough for all they did for us. We were kept informed throughout the process and they sold our house in less than two weeks at full asking price! Would highly recommend.”
“Their initial vi sit and valuati on combined a busi nesslike attention to detail with a n o-nonsense, frien dly, personal approach . Throughout the sa le process we found them ready to off er advice and encou ragement, alongsi de the tenacity and p ersistence needed in a sometimes challen ging market. We h ave no hesitation in re commending Polla rd Machin.”
Cost Calculator For Buying & Selling Please use the table below to give you a rough idea of the cost in buying and selling – the table is not exhaustive and is just to give you some thought to cost. Stamp Duty on your purchase, correct as of February 2020 0% up to £125,000 2% between £125,000 -£250,000 5% between £250,000- £925,000 10% between £925,000- £1,500,000 12% In excess of £1,500,000 *If buying as an additional property you maybe liable for further stamp duty charges
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Stamp Duty Charges are subject to change
Meet the Pollard Machin Team Ann Nelson - Senior Manager
Andrew Hill - Managing Director
Brodie Hill - Land and New Homes
Andrew has worked in Estate Agency for over 35 years. As the owner of Pollard Machin, Andrew focuses on the continual development of the Land & New Homes Division whilst overseeing the residential Estate Agency.
Heading up our Land and New Homes Department Brodie has a background in Planning and Development.
Having worked in Estate Agency for over 25 years Ann manages the day to day running of the office insuring that we deliver a first class service to all our customers
Chris Soper - Senior Valuer
Katie Bridges - Senior Sales Consultant
Ryan Highgate - Sales Consultant
As our Senior Valuer Chris will provide you with an accurate, no obligation market appraisal and a bespoke marketing plan for the successful sale of your home.
Katie is largely office based and along with Ann is responsible for negotiating offers and provides first class sales progression
Ryan is the friendly face you are likely to meet out on viewings
Mike Joyce - Director of PM Lettings and Management
Matthew Joyce - Lettings Manager
Robbie Joyce - Lettings Consultant
Mike has vast knowledge and experience of the industry, owning and running the Lettings & Management Division at Pollard Machin for over 25 years. Mike has also successfully grown the block management department over the past 10 years.
Matt has successfully managed the Lettings Division for over 3 years having gained previous experience in both property management and lettings.
As the newest member of the team Robbie has established his place in this well respected, family run team.
MOVING HOME CHECKLIST Use this handy checklist to ensure you have everything prepared for your moving day One month to go • Get removals estimates and provisionally book your chosen firm • Order packing cases and materials • Book the time needed off work • Declutter and throw out what you don’t need Two weeks to go • Notify utility companies, inform TV supplier and TV licence, organise phone redirect • Complete Post Office redirection forms • Begin packing non essentials-work from top of the house down • Run down freezer One week to go • Inform the people on your finance and medical lists • Inform your Local Authority, car and household insurance firms • Email friends and family with change of address details • Arrange childcare or pet care, if needs be Two days to go • Defrost freezer • Prepare box of moving day essentials • Label items and keys for new owners Moving day • Strip beds • Set aside cleaning items for last minute clean • Drop keys to Pollard Machin • Put the champagne on ice….. Don’t forget we can recommend Removals or House Clearance
1. Declutter, first impressions are key 2. Organise and have all relevant paperwork to hand eg planning permissions, building regulations, lease information 3. Instruct a good solicitor, ask us for a recommendation
Community Matters As a well-respected and locally recognised family business our community is central to much of what we do. Working from our High Street office in the heart of CR2 and Sanderstead Village we have developed close links with our excellent local schools, community groups and charities. We are proud to support our local schools and community groups in their fundraising efforts. We regularly work with the PTA and Friends Association of Gresham & Atwood Primary Schools, the team at Priscilla’s Tea Room and Sanderstead Community Day, Sanderstead Residents Association and the Daniel Spago-Mabbs Foundation. We look forward to continuing our close connection with these groups over the coming years and welcome contact with others.