Davis Tate Services Guide

Our guide to selling your property.

Your local, friendly, trusted property professionals.

“A great estate agent. So friendly, helpful and supportive through the sales process.”

M AG G I E H E W I T T

Choose Davis Tate – your local, friendly, trusted property professionals.

Davis Tate has been trusted to sell homes in our communities for more than 30 years, during which time we have grown to a strong network of offices throughout Berkshire and South Oxfordshire, all working together to achieve the best results for our customers.

Your local property experts

In today’s market, independent recommendations

Most of our team were born, raised, and remain

are an important reflection of the standard of

local, which means we have unrivalled knowledge

service we provide. They reflect true and honest

of the area. We are also proud to support local

consumer feedback and highlight our great

events and associations, including regattas,

working practice.

schools and many community events.

Friendly and professional Our approach is people-focussed, providing you with the benefit of our expert property knowledge and years of local experience. We work with you to select the right tools from our comprehensive range of services to achieve your goals and make your property journey run smoothly.

Everything you need from one team Our focus isn’t just on selling your home for the right price, we are with you for every stage of the journey, helping make your move as smooth as possible.

That’s why we take care of everything in house – from the moment we list your property, to the

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moment you get the keys to your next home.

Our service is tried, tested and recommended, with many hundreds of positive Google reviews left by happy customers.

Welcome to Davis Tate. We’ve created this guide to showcase the many reasons our customers choose to work with us: Our knowledge of the local market and network of twelve offices; our professional property marketing; award-winning customer service - delivered by our approachable, friendly team; and easy access to mortgage advice and conveyancing.

Whatever your reason, we look forward to supporting you every step of the way on your property journey.

James Elliott

Matthew Bates

MNAEA & MARLA

MNAEA & MARLA

J O I N T M A N AG I N G D I R E C T O R S

Having a local network of branches provides our sellers with a real advantage.

Follow the River Thames and the railway and you’ll find a Davis Tate office.

Our branches span prime London commuter locations across South Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

Local network, wider coverage

branches, giving us a strong presence

Our network extends throughout Berkshire and

further afield.

South-Oxfordshire. Because our offices come together as one integrated network, we are able

Teamwork is key

sell every property from every Davis Tate desk,

Our network of branches provides you with

with one database of buyers across every branch.

a better chance of attracting buyers outside

We are a local, independent estate agency with

your local area, including those relocating from

the benefit of associated London high-street

London and elsewhere in the UK.

“We recently sold and purchased properties through Davis Tate and were delighted with the service we received. We remained in the local area with our purchase and the team across the branches showed us a number of properties very well suited to our requirements which made the whole process feel very easy.”

ADI MARTINS

“I felt supported and well-advised throughout what can be a stressful process.

I would wholeheartedly recommend them..”

X E R X E S TA L AT I

We’ll be right beside you throughout your selling journey.

Without an experienced estate agent like Davis Tate, selling a property can be complicated and confusing. Our simple step-by-step guide takes you through the key stages of the process, so you know exactly what to expect along the way.

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Initial Meeting

Instruct us

Prepare your property

Get an accurate and realistic valuation.

We’ll sort the necessary compliance checks and introduce you to a mortgage adviser and conveyancer if you need one.

We’ll share our experience to help you get your property looking its best.

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Negotiate the best offer

Viewings

Marketing

Expert advice to help you select the best offer that works for you.

Accompanied viewings – to find you the right buyer.

A package tailored to your needs to make your property stand out (or not – if you prefer a discrete approach).

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8

9

Sale Progression

Exchange of contracts

Completion Day!

Leave it to us to move things along – we’ll keep in touch and update you regularly.

The final few steps before the finish line…

Celebrate on moving day and start enjoying your new home!

We have the tools to showcase your home at its very best.

Whether you are moving house and selling a property for the first time or a seasoned home owner, we are here to help you every step of the way. From the first stages of valuation through to marketing your home to potential buyers, we want to get you the best possible offer for your property in the best time.

Our professional marketing will get your home seen by more buyers When selling a property, it is so important to

These include professional photography,

make the right impression. That’s why we take

accurate floor plans and a detailed description

the time to advise you on how best to show

of your home - complete with relevant local

your property. We then use a combination of

information about the area. We also offer the

marketing tools to make it really stand out and

option of interactive virtual property tours.

reach the right audience quickly.

Professional photography shows your home at its very best

Virtual Property Tours

Property Portals

Our virtual property

Within 48 hours your property will be listed on

tours are a fantastic

our website, registered on the top property

way to show your

websites including

property at its best.

Rightmove, Zoopla

3D floorplans, a

and Prime Location,

dolls house view

and sent out to our

and a full 360-degree view of every room make

expansive email

your property stand out and sell quicker.

database. You

Potential buyers can enjoy an initial viewing from the comfort of their homes, reducing disruption for you and ensuring that any buyers who attend the property in person are those most likely to make an offer and proceed to purchase.

can also choose a Premium listing on Rightmove, with a larger advert, bigger images and more pictures on display – proven to increase property views by 20%.1

davistate.com Marketing tailored to your needs Our first step will be to match your property with our database of approximately 4,000 qualified buyers. We can also market your home through a targeted Facebook and Instagram advertising campaign. Or if you want to start ‘low-key’ and advertise only to our buyer database early on, that’s exactly what we’ll do.

Average uplift in detail views of properties listed on Rightmove with a Premium Listing (Rightmove data, 2019).

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We work hard to provide an exceptional service to all of our clients.

Our staff are experienced professionals who undergo regular training and professional development to ensure that they are kept up to date with the latest legislation and NAEA / ARLA regulations.

Committed to delivering the highest quality of service As Propertymark accredited agents, we follow a strict code of conduct and our staff undergo regular training to ensure they understand the latest marketing and legal requirements.

By opting for an accredited agent, you are guaranteed to be consulting with a professional who can give you up-to-date advice and guidance for your property purchase or sale.

Successfully selling properties like yours throughout the region Davis Tate sells homes of all shapes and sizes: from charming period cottages and established family homes, to Victorian and Edwardian terraces, period town-houses and premium riverside homes - as well as modern developments and newly built apartments.

“I felt in very safe hands during the sale of our house. Very experienced and with excellent knowledge of the local market.”

L. ROBINSON

Easy access to additional services in one convenient place.

From the first stages of valuation right through to completion we provide a range of support services covering conveyancing and mortgage services to ensure everything is taken care of.

Conveyancing Conveyancing is the legal transfer of a property from one owner to another.

The process involves a conveyancing solicitor or licensed conveyancer who acts on behalf of the buyer and seller to ensure the title deeds to the property

eWay

and the land it sits on are correctly transferred and valid under law.

We work with DT Conveyancing, part of the UK’s leading provider of mover conveyancing services. Their no move, no legal fee service offers appointments to suit you, and direct contact with your dedicated, expert conveyancer who will keep you informed at every stage from start to finish. To speed up the process and get you moved quicker, they use eWay, a secure, real-time, online case management service, enabling you to read, review and action legal documents via a PC, tablet or smartphone.

Mobile friendly

Track your progress

eWay is mobile-friendly and uses the very best in smart technology, so you can manage your move, on the move, from your smart phone or tablet.

Through eWay, you can see all of the actions that you and your conveyancer have taken to progress your case, including documents that have been completed and calls that have been made on your behalf.

Interactive forms You can complete nearly all your documentation using eWay’s interactive forms, which are tailored to meet your specific needs.

Case progression The eWay dial shows you how your case is progressing. Each section is a milestone in the conveyancing process – the fuller the section is, the closer it is to being completed.

Video guides eWay has a suite of useful video guides and guidance sections, to help you understand what you need to do.

DT Conveyancing is a trading style of Premier Property Lawyers. Premier Property Lawyers is regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers.

Premier Property Lawyers Ltd is registered in England and Wales.

Registered No: 04323405.

Simple and secure ID checks through Lifetime Legal To comply with The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regulations 2019, you need to verify your identity and address.

We use a company called Lifetime Legal who carry out the checks to ensure that you are legally compliant before marketing of your property can commence.

An integral part of local life.

Proud to support local community events With so many of our staff having grown up

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and worked in the area, we not only know the local scene but are happy to be a part

We can introduce you to Embrace Financial

of events and initiatives which support local

Services to provide expert mortgage and

people, associations and schools.

protection advice that is tailored to your needs.

If you’re looking for a mortgage, they search thousands of products from multiple lenders to find you what you need. They can quickly produce a mortgage-in-principle from a panel of well-known lenders, so you can truly consider your options.

For more information, simply ask one of our team or visit davistate.com/mortgages

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proud sponsors of

“True leaders in their profession with the outstanding service they provide.”

We value property.

But we value people more.

Davis Tate are delighted once again to be part of such a fantastic event, bringing people together in this wonderful town where we live and work.

For a FREE sales or lettings valuation visit davistate.com or scan the QR code with your smartphone. sales | lettings | new homes | conveyancing | mortgages

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YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE. Embrace Financial Services usually charges a fee for mortgage advice. The precise amount of the fee will depend upon your circumstances and will be discussed and agreed with you at the earliest opportunity.

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Thinking of letting?

Do it stress-free with Davis Tate.

We currently let and manage over 2000 properties for clients based in the UK and overseas. If you’re looking to let your property, we can help you select the right service level - whether you are looking for a fully managed service, would like assistance collecting the rent each month, or simply need help finding a suitable tenant.

Multiple service levels

Letting expertise matters

We provide a range of three service levels for

All landlords get the benefit of our years of

landlords of all sizes covering everything from

experience letting property. We have produced

marketing, tenant referencing and setting up

a series of online guides providing advice on a

contracts to deposit protection with the option of

number of topics from being a first time landlord to

additional services such as rental income

compliance and HMOs. We can advise you on the

collection and property maintenance. Whether

best approach to buying property to let and can

you are new to letting property or an experienced

introduce you to Embrace Financial services who

landlord with multiple properties, we have a

can provide expert advice on buy-to-let mortgages.

competitively priced service to suit.

More information about our service levels

Understanding the latest legislation

and fees is available on our website at

You’ll be dealing with an agent with access to all the

davistate.com/landlords

latest legislation information ensuring you are fully compliant for complete peace of mind.

Land and New Homes Our Land and New Homes department acquires land and sells individual homes, small and large developments and blocks of flats for numerous local and national developers. Each development is promoted using highly detailed, bespoke micro-sites on our website. We are always happy to advise on garden plots as well as brownfield sites and redevelopment opportunities.

“The team at Davis Tate have been fantastic, so supportive and positive throughout the processes.”

VICKY ARCHER

Next Steps Instruct us Anti-Money Laundering checks Energy Performance Certificate Prepare your home for photography Get legally prepared - Instruct a conveyancer Get financially prepared – if you need a mortgage

Get in touch Abingdon 01235 526 907 Goring on Thames

01491 873 456

Henley on Thames

01491 412 345

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0118 934 4433

Woodley 0118 969 3969

davistate.com Davis Tate is a trading name, independently owned and operated under licence from LSLi Limited, by EADTL Ltd (company number 04405992), registered in England at 5 Brooklands Place, Brooklands Road, Sale, Cheshire, United Kingdom, M33 3SD. EADTL Ltd is an Introducer of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for mortgages, protection insurance and general insurance products.

We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying. We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services.

You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider. The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Davis Tate.

Davis Tate is covered by Propertymark’s Client Money Protection (CMP) scheme.