Independent residential lettings agent in the heart of Petersfield
Exceptional local knowledge and close attention to detail The Williams of Petersfield lettings team will take great delight in impressing you with the standard of their service. For some landlords, letting properties is their main business. For others, circumstances have led them to become ‘accidental’ landlords, with just one property to let. Whether you are an investment landlord or an accidental landlord, we will treat your rental properties with the care and attention they deserve. This includes finding responsible tenants, following the prevailing regulations to the letter and doing everything it takes to ensure a successful transition from one tenancy to the next. It is this attention to detail and our passion for Petersfield (and the beautiful surrounding villages) that make us the agency of choice for so many local landlords.
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We let and manage rental properties in the beautiful market town of Petersfield and the surrounding area. Welcome to “our patch”. We consider ourselves incredibly lucky to live and work here, and our track record in letting property in the wider area (within 30 miles of Petersfield) shows that our enthusiasm is highly contagious!
Catch up with the team... Click on us to email us or call us on 01730 233333 for a chat. Colin Williams Owner/Managing Director I have lived here for more than 30 years and worked in estate agency since I was 19 years old, so I really am living my best life! It makes me so happy to see everyone working smoothly and confidently in their assigned roles, like a well-oiled machine. Best advice: work with experts. If you think professionals are expensive, wait until you see how much working with amateurs costs you!
Richard Doubtfire Finance Director I’ve lived in Haslemere since 1985 and my career path has seen me move from financial services to accounting. I now manage all aspects of the company’s accounts while supporting the front office team. Best feedback: we are problem solvers. A landlord came to us in desperation due to problems with a tenant. We spoke to the tenant and resolved matters without going through the courts and to everyone’s satisfaction.
Julie Mantakis Branch Manager I’ve lived in Horndean all my life. I used to be a management accountant for a manufacturing company then went to work for a lettings agency and discovered my passion for property. Now I am using all my skills in an industry I love, so I am doubly blessed. Best feedback I have heard about the Williams of Petersfield team – so far! – is how amazing we all are at communicating.
Juliet Storey Sales Consultant I have lived locally nearly my whole life and have worked in property for over 15 years. I really can’t see myself doing anything else. You can’t beat the satisfaction of doing a job well and seeing how happy people are when you hand them the keys to their new home! Best advice I can give is to choose an agent you connect with. If I were a biscuit, I would be a Jammie dodger – they are reassuring and familiar on the outside with something a little more interesting on the inside!
over a coffee. Emma Kis Property Manager I have lived in Petersfield for over 20 years, 15 of which have been in the property industry. I really enjoy building good relationships between Landlords and tenants – every day brings a new challenge which I love! My years of experience mean I can usually spot an issue and resolve it efficiently before if becomes a problem. My best advise: Choose an agent that is knowledgeable. My Biscuit? I would be a Viennese Whirl – smooth and calm with a little sweetness!
Jenny Thomas Sales Consultant I have lived locally for over 18 years and my background is in the car sales industry. To me, there is no greater pleasure than giving great customer service, as people remember you for all the right reasons! I wanted to work for Williams of Petersfield as they have a great reputation for being amazing people! My best advise: pick an agent who you feel at ease with. I were a biscuit, I would be a ginger nut as I’m a little sassy but you know what you are getting!
Declan Pawsey Lettings Consultant I live in Petersfield on the Herne Farm Estate and love it here. I never tire of seeing happy tenants collecting the keys for their new homes, it can be a rather emotional and sometimes life changing moment. Best advice I can give anyone is to focus on quality of service when choosing your agent, solicitor, surveyor, whoever. When a job is done well it makes your life so much easier!
Jonathan Peachey Mortgage Advisor I’ve lived in this area for 48 years and worked in financial services my entire career. I enjoy working closely with everyone here to help our clients get the properties they want and make a point of always doing what I say I’m going to do, which is so important in a tight-knit team. If I were a biscuit I would be a Hobnob because they represent great value.
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and we love receiving customer feedback. We’re overjoyed when customers tell us that we’ve done a great job, because that’s the goal we set for ourselves, every day of the week. “We have rented our property via Williams of Petersfield for just over 4 years or so now and have received a brilliant service. Always available to help with any issues we may have with the property – in 2018 we had a burst pipe that flooded the garage, after a quick phone call we had an emergency plumber out within 20mins!” N Cook “Williams did a great job finding a tenant for our house, despite repeated Covid delays and complications. Their local knowledge, experience and care made the process as easy as it could be – thank you.” G Ford “A friendly team of staff who are professional, fair and great at building a feeling of team ship. I have used them to sell a property, rent a property and manage a property and they have been proactive and efficient in all roles!” F Blackley
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We’ll make sure your home is tenantready from the start From advising on aesthetics (first impressions count!) to the latest regulations and compliance issues – we cover it all. There are many regulations around rental properties that landlords need to comply with, such as fitting smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms, organising Energy Performance Certificates and arranging gas and electrical safety checks. Whichever lettings service level you choose – either ‘fully managed’, or ‘tenant find’ only – we promise to make it a stress-free process. This could involve introducing you to local contractors who can help you get your property ready (tenant-find service) or taking care of everything ourselves (fully managed). We will then create compelling marketing material to encourage viewings and find you good tenants who will respect your rental home.
Attracting attention and interest
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Letting is an active process Gathering evidence We look at the history of similar rental properties in your neighbourhood and consider the prevailing market trends (locally, regionally and nationally) to advise you on the monthly rental income that you are likely to achieve.
Maximising exposure We actively promote our rental properties through Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket, PrimeLocation, Facebook, Instagram and on our website (which attracts more than 1,000 visits a month) and use video walkthroughs to bring your home to life.
We approach each step with energy and diligence. Approaching applicants
Managing properties
We keep a register of people who are looking to rent in the area, so we have an abundance of applicants on the books. We always take care to match the right tenant with the right home, though, as this is the only way to ensure a successful and uncomplicated let.
With our fully managed service we take care of the monthly accounts and organise routine maintenance visits and annual safety checks. We also have someone on call 24/7 to deal with any emergencies concerning your property. Over the years we have built up an extensive bank of trusted local suppliers and contractors, so you can rest assured that anyone we send to your property will offer fast response times and charge reasonable rates.
Conducting viewings Our experienced staff will conduct all viewings and provide you with formal feedback afterwards – unless, of course, you would rather show people around yourself. In most cases, we find that landlords prefer us to deal with the viewings then provide them with a shortlist of suitable candidates to choose from.
Organising tenancies Once you give the go ahead our lettings team will do all the necessary background checks and administration themselves. This includes taking up tenant references, arranging credit checks, preparing contracts, updating inventories and supervising the get-in arrangements.
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Supporting our community We love being part of the Petersfield community and doing our bit to support local activities and events wherever we can. We have been the proud sponsors of the Petersfield Rugby Club youth section’s shirts and handbook since 2017. For Easter, we organise our own version of an Easter egg hunt, hiding painted stones (with our logo) around the town and inviting anyone who finds one to pop in and collect their prize. We also sponsor the annual Big Sale organised by the Petersfield branch of Save the Children and, in September, we take part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. In 2020 our office also became an official collection point for the FareShare Food Bank as part of the community response to Covid-19.
Giving something back
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It all adds up We let 98% of the properties that landlords entrust us with 75% of our landlords have been with us for more than 5 years We have a 9/10 satisfaction rating We only ever use contractors who are local to Petersfield 3 consecutive years winning gold at the British Property Awards as Best Agent in Petersfield
You can count on us...
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We love to talk
Get in touch for landlord advice and a free lettings appraisal of your property. 01730 233333 | williamsofpetersfield.co.uk 6–8 College Street, Petersfield, GU31 4AD | lettings@williamsofpetersfield.co.uk