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We welcome Sharon Porter as Senior Negotiator @ Cheam

Sharon has had a long and experience career in Estate Agent in Surrey and South West London spanning over two decades and has a wealth of experience and structure advice for our clients. Her market knowledge extends from substantial detached houses to apartments in a broad area. Sharon lives in Cheam and knows the area intimately. He role includes, valuations, preparation of brochures in readiness for marketing, sales progression, viewings and negotiation

Winscombe Court, Kingswood

Winscombe Court is now approaching completion. Contact our land and new homes department open seven days a week to book your appointment - 01737 370022

Welcome James Penhaligon

We welcome James as Senior Negotiator at our Cheam Office. He has over six years’ experience in residential estate agency holding posts in SW London and Surrey. His varied role includes valuations, arrange and accompanying viewings and providing feedback to our sellers alongside sales progression. He has lived his whole life in the Cheam and Sutton area

2024 Local Housing Market Update

Exciting! 2024 is promising to be a much better year than 2023 for the local housing market. As time rolls on, 2023 will be viewed as a tumultuous year with raging inflation, climbing interest rates and mortgage uncertainty; none of which results in a favourable housing market! However, as day follows night the sign of calm are reappearing. Mortgage lenders fearing the worst, overpriced available rates and these are now steadily failing with competition between jostling lenders for your business. Inflation appears to be under control which helps with confidence, the job market is secure with positions hard to fill and possibly most importantly the amount of property for sale is too low. All of which constitute the ingredients for a better year for those wanting to move! Now this is where you come in; we need your property to sell. How can we help you realise that dream move you have been thinking about? Worried about inconvenience? Don’t be, we will undertake all viewings and minimise stress. Worried about the costs of moving? It may be less than you think and we can offer free property valuations and mortgage advice to help. Not sure where to start? Just call or come into the office and we will help you plan ahead. This is my 22^nd year of property sales in and around Cheam and there isn’t much I haven’t seen or sold. Let us help you. Adrian Macleay-Wood Senior Branch Manager Williams Harlow Cheam. 020 8642 5316

WEEKEND PROPERTY VIEWER REQUIRED

WEEKEND PROPERTY VIEWER REQUIRED BANSTEAD OFFICE Want to join our award winning team at Banstead’s market leading Estate Agency practice ? You will need to demonstrate good customer service skills, be professional, smart, presentable and have use of your own car. You will need to ideally live in the local area. Candidates who reside in Banstead or have a good knowledge of the Banstead and the immediate surround will be considered favourably. Training will be provided Hours will be every Saturday 0845 – 1700 In addition to the hourly rate there is a holiday entitlement, mileage allowance and opportunity to work extra hours by arrangement during the week to cover other staffs holidays Either call into the office or send you CV to Andrew Bull Email careers@williamsharlow.co.uk Tel 01737 377920 Post 31 High St, Banstead, Surrey SM7 2NH

Lettings Negotiator or Senior Lettings Negotiator for our Cheam Office

Want to join our award winning team ? We are looking for a You will need to demonstrate good customer service skills, be professional, smart, proactive and presentable and have use of your own car. You should reside no further than 10 miles from Cheam with a minimum of 12 months experience in the lettings Industry Hours will be a five day roster which will include working alternate Saturdays The salary will be £25 - £30 OTE depending on experience, plus a mileage allowance, holiday entitlement and access to our firm’s pension. In the first instance please send your CV to careers@williamsharlow.co.uk If selected for interview these will be held @ Cheam week comm. 19^th April with a view of a start date as early in May as possible

Your most popular 20 property questions answered .....

What can I expect my fee to include ? Williams Harlow will provide you with frequent weekly updates on your property’s marketing progress including statistical information from our marketing. Your fee will also include professional photography, all accompanied viewings from our two centrally located offices, seven days a week alongside a prominent window card.
What are the costs involved in selling my property ? A sole agency fee will be applicable upon selling your home charged upon completion. Your valuer will discuss this with you.
Does a For Sale/Let board enhance the sale of my property ? We believe that a board will help any property with its marketing as one in four enquiries will come from this. It will ensure that the market is thoroughly tested and you achieve the best price.
Why use Williams Harlow ? Williams Harlow is a leading independent firm of estate agents with offices in Banstead and Cheam villages and the most established agent opening in 1990. With extensive knowledge of the local area crossed with a professional approach we strive to make your experience as stress-free as possible. We have some of the very best staff in the Estate Agency profession.
What areas do you cover ? Williams Harlow have prominently positioned offices located in the heart of Banstead and Cheam and cover all surrounding areas from approximately 7 mile radius of each office.
How long can I expect my Freehold transaction to take ? An average Freehold transaction takes approximately 8-10 weeks. Approximately 8 weeks on average to Exchange with Completion by arrangement.
How long can I expect my Leasehold transaction to take ? An average Leasehold transaction can take approximately 10 weeks with Completion by arrangement.
Does it matter what solicitor I use ? A competent solicitor makes all the difference when purchasing and selling your home. With a well-established firm of solicitors you can expect a smoother transaction from start to finish to ensure certainty of your transaction. Take a look at the solicitors we have recommended on our website. Using a local solicitor is beneficial as you will often have to visit them numerous times throughout transaction.
Is a survey compulsory ? A survey is not compulsory however highly recommended; some lenders may require you to take out a survey on the property you are purchasing, in addition to the mortgage validation. Take a look at recommended surveyors on our website.
What property platforms will Williams Harlow advertise my property upon ? You can expect to see your property listed on FIVE national and international websites: Rightmove, Zoopla, On the Market, Prime Location and williamsharlow.co.uk
What should I be doing to make my home ready to market ? The key to marketing your home look favourable to prospective purchasers is to keep your home clean tidy and to portray your property in its best light. Please see our Selling and Letting Guides with advice for preparing your property for sale available on our website. This will give you a full understanding of ways to enhance your home for both Sale and Letting to ensure you achieve the best possible price.
How will viewings take place ? Viewings are often conducted on two pre-arranged Open Days, one week day and one weekend. We will undertake to meet all of the viewings at your property. These are usually done in either 20-30 minute intervals. After which we will let you know the feedback from the viewings alongside any offers which are normally taken on a best and final basis. All buyers will be in a position to proceed.
How quickly can my property be listed ? From your professional photoshoot we are usually able to list your property the next working day and viewings will be organised shortly after.
Whens the best time to market my property ? Ten months of the year are usually excellent times to sell your property but it would beneficial not to market your home during August or December for the reason the market is quieter.
How do you deal with multiple offers ? A process we feel effective is called ‘Informal Tender’ or you may have heard it referred to as ‘Best and Final Offers’. All buyers are given the chance to place their Best and Final offer. We will then advise you onto which offer is best suited to requirements. All offers strictly qualified both financially and full chain investigation is undertaken if necessary.
Are your staff local to the areas you cover ? All of our staff are local to our offices thus giving us the best local knowledge to assist you on your sale and purchase or letting of your property. All of our staff know our areas intermittently.
How many prospective purchasers do you have for my property ? Williams Harlow has over 5,000 registered applicants looking to move to the Banstead, Cheam and surround areas.
Will my property be featured in your office window ? Yes! Your property will be displayed in one our LED illuminated window display in our office.
What’s an EPC and do I need one ? EPC stands for Energy Performance Certificate and is needed in every property sale. EPC’s are valid for ten years so do ensure yours is valid prior to marketing. Williams Harlow are able to assist you with ordering a new EPC if required at £85 + VAT. You will need a valid EP for both Letting and Sale.
How do Williams Harlow reference tenants ? We use an independent reference company to vet our applicants to ensure that they have the necessary means to rent our clients’ property. This is done to protect our landlord and avoid any rental arrears being accrued. It is also ensures that tenants are not over-committing themselves financially which can cause them future difficulties. A credit check, employment verification check and landlord reference are all carried out on ALL occupiers over the age of 18 (as is required by law).

We welcome Dean Ashton to our team @ Williams Harlow Banstead

Dean Ashton Cert CII (MP), Mortgage & Protection Adviser Dean has worked as a mortgage adviser for eight years, after graduating with a degree in Economics and Politics. His time in the industry has been divided between a leading London-based estate agency and an award-winning London brokerage. He enjoys finding bespoke solutions for all of his clients, whether it be for a first-time purchase, moving house or a buy-to-let investment. Providing excellent service is at the forefront of everything he does, from that first initial chat with a client through to chasing third parties and ensuring that each mortgage application progresses smoothly.

Unrivalled experience

With unrivalled experience Jason Kates joined the Estate Agent profession in 1989 He brings a wealth of expertise to all of our clients and heads up our successful team at the Relocated Williams Harlow Cheam Office. Jason has lived locally for over 30 years. Learn more with our new online guides to our full services

Better mortgage deals for first time buyers in 2021

The property market went through a turbulent time last year with increased demand for mortgages causing logistical problems for lenders. Fortunately, the pace of the market should calm down a bit in 2021 and there should be more opportunities for first time buyers 2020 was a turbulent time for the mortgage market due the impact of the pandemic. During the first lockdown, lenders were inundated with calls from existing borrowers looking to take advantage of the mortgage payment holiday scheme. This proved challenging for lenders who had to cope with additional enquiries while having to adapt to their staff working from home. When estate agents were able to re-open in May there was a surge of pent-up demand, fuelled further by Chancellor Rishi Sunak introducing temporary changes to Stamp Duty that could potentially save buyers up to £15,000. This led to increased demand, and lenders were unable to cope with the significant volume of applications. The response of almost all mortgage lenders was to tighten their criteria and withdraw products from the market for buyers with a deposit of less than 20% of the purchase price. It’s important to note that this wasn’t because lenders were concerned about the direction of the mortgage market – these decisions were taken to try and reduce the volume of applications they were receiving. Some lenders began to slowly re-enter the higher Loan To Value (LTV) market at the very end of 2020, but buyers with a 10% or 15% deposit can rightly feel that they were under-served by the mortgage market in the second half of last year. However, even with lenders returning to the 90% LTV market, it could be argued that there isn’t much value at present. For example, in March 2020 it was possible to fix your monthly mortgage payments for two years at a rate of 1.99%, compared to the market leading a two-year fixed rate at the time of writing of 3.25%. Lenders have been reluctant to undercut each other on price for fear that they’ll quickly become inundated again with unmanageable volumes of new applications. As we near the end of the Stamp Duty holiday on 31 March, it would seem less likely that a buyer starting the process of purchasing a property will make it to completion on time. This reduction in demand will allow lenders to catch up with their backlog of applications. Once this happens we’re likely to see the larger lenders who have yet to return to the 90% LTV market, such as Santander, launch new products available to borrowers with a 10% deposit. With a full range of mortgage lenders on board with this, we’re likely to see the 90% LTV market become competitive once again. Lenders need to lend, but they also want to preserve their service levels to avoid demand exceeding supply. When we have a large selection of various lenders all offering products – especially when a handful of those, such as Halifax, Santander and Nationwide, can all handle reasonably large volumes – lenders feel a little more comfortable. You might call it safety in numbers. All it takes is one lender being more competitive than the rest of the market to attract more business and we’ll see the cost of borrowing come down. I suspect we’ll see this happen at the end of February or the beginning of March. While we can’t guarantee that the cost of borrowing will return to where we left it at the beginning of the pandemic, I suspect we’ll get pretty close. The market should present plenty of opportunities for those with smaller deposits once we enter the second quarter of the year, particularly first time buyers who will still benefit from paying no Stamp Duty for the first £300,000 of their purchase. If you’re reading this and you think you would like to take advantage of a mortgage market that is starting to return to normal again, I’d offer the following tips:

Make sure your deposit is accessible and that you can easily show evidence of it to a mortgage lender and solicitor (a bank or building society statement would be needed)
Ensure you have all your relevant documentation in order. Make sure your ID is up to date, that you have recent bank statements saved and that you have your payslips and/or self-employment documents to hand
Check you are named on the Electoral Roll at the correct address and that your address is up to date across all credit accounts such as bank accounts and loans
Speak to a mortgage broker to ensure that you understand how much you can borrow, and what the monthly payments will be.

New Cheam Branch now fully open ....

We wanted to let you know our new offices in Cheam Village at 5 The Broadway are now open. Call us today to find out why ONE IN THREE of you use our services for either selling or renting your home

THE LAUNCH OF CAUTRO MEWS

WILLIAMS HARLOW ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF CAUTRO MEWS FROM THE 12TH DECEMBER 2020 of this executive collection of just four bedroom luxurious family homes, conveniently located in the sought after village of Banstead, Surrey. These homes offer a sublime specification, picturesque views and access to the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Price from £800,000 FREEHOLD. SOLE AGENTS Download the brochure here .....

Williams Harlow Banstead and Cheam Opening Hours for Christmas 2020

Wednesday 23rd December – 9am - 6pm Christmas Eve – Closed Christmas Day – Closed Boxing Day – Closed Sunday 27th December – Closed Monday 28th December - Closed Tuesday 29th December – 10am – 4pm Wednesday 30th December – 10am – 4pm Thursday 31st December – 10am – 4pm New Years Day – Closed Saturday 2nd Jan – 9am – 5pm Sunday 3rd Jan – 10am – 2pm Monday 4th Jan – 9am – 6pm

We're on the move to 5 The Broadway ...

Williams Harlow in Cheam are pleased to announce the relocation of our current offices in Station Way to 5 The Broadway (on the cross roads) in Cheam Village from early December this year. We have had our current office in Cheam since 2010. Due to the continued expansion of our business and the need for more staff combined with a more central position this be a positive step for our clients and ourselves for 2021.

Williams Harlow has just won The British Property Lettings Award for 2020 and 2021

Williams Harlow has just won The British Property Lettings Award for 2020 and 2021. Their team performed outstandingly throughout the extensive judging period, which focused on customer service levels. We have now been shortlisted for a number of national awards which will be announced early next year. The British Property Awards provide agents throughout the UK with an invaluable opportunity to compare the service that they provide against the service provided by their local, regional and national competition. Agents who go that extra mile and provide outstanding levels of customer service are rewarded with our accolade, which acts as a beacon to highlight these attributes to their local marketplace.

Download our new guides ....

Thinking of either selling or renting your home. Download a copy of our NEW guides and find out why ONE IN THREE peoples use the series of Williams Harlow

Vacancy for Negotiator or Senior Negotiator @ Williams Harlow Cheam Office

OTE £22,000 - £35,000 pa Depending on experience You will need to have a minimum of six months Estate Agency experience and ideally a background in sales or a customer facing environment. Computer literacy is essential with a working knowledge of MS Office You will need to be smart, articulate, well organised with a high attention to detail and be able to work under pressure and on your own initiative. You will also need use of your own car but a mileage allowance will be offered Hours will be a FIVE day roster week Monday - Friday 0845 - 1800 (Mon 0830) with most Saturday’s 0845 - 1700 In the first instance please send your CV to Jason Kates Branch Manager MNAEA Email careers@williamsharlow.co.uk Fax 020 8642 3277 Post 30a Station Way, Cheam Village, Surrey SM3 8SQ

Show office opens at Stanton Grove Tadworth on the Saturday 27th June 1000 - 1600

SHOW OFFICE OPENING 27th JUNE 2020 – FRI – MON INCLUSIVE 1000 – 1600 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. STANTON GROVE is an exclusive development of just THIRTEEN homes by Devine Homes of Reigate.

Now open for business ....

Time to get moving ? Don't rely on luck ... Rely on Williams Harlow Now open for valuations and viewings

We're open from 9am Thursday 14th May 2020

We wanted you to be the first to know that our offices @ Williams Harlow Estate Agents in Banstead and Cheam will re-open on Thursday 14th May @ 9am.

As many already be aware recently the government has set out plans to restart Englands housing market. We can now open, viewings can be carried out and removal firms and conveyancers can restart operations.Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said the changes must be carried out under social distancing and safety rules of which will will comply. It is estimated there are 450,000 buyers and renters with plans on hold within the UK. Our clear plan will enable people to move home safely, covering each aspect of the sales and letting process, from viewings to removals Our critical industry can now safely move forward, and those waiting patiently to move can now do so. We are able now to provide valuation advice for both sales and lettings and arrange viewings by appointment For any further queries click the link below with our contact information ...

Message from Andrew Bull, Managing Director of Williams Harlow

A message for all our clients about the service you can expect from our company during the Corona Virus outbreak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSDUlvBYSRk&feature=youtu.be

Important customer information - COVID-19

We wanted to reassure you that we are taking all necessary precautionary steps to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Our working practice All of our staff are working from home so we are still at your service SEVEN days a week. One staff member is located at each closed branch who routes calls through to their colleagues. We are all available on our direct dial numbers which route to our mobiles. A list of all staff members are available on our website Protecting staff and clients During this period our staff will not be conducting viewings under government instructions. Over the coming weeks we will be looking at the viability of video tours for the assistance of our buyers and tenants. Our primary function is to oversee and progress current sales in hand alongside the ongoing management of our letting portfolio. Customer service disruptions There will be no further disruptions to normal service during this time other than the ones set out above. Business hours and operations Our staff are available Mon-Fri 0900 to 1800 and Saturday 0900 to 1700 and Sunday 1000 to 1400

Update on our trading .....

News update on Williams Harlow Estate Agents to Banstead and Cheam These are obviously unsettling and unprecedented times for us all, but one thing you can rely on is that we at Williams Harlow be here to help people buy, sell and let their properties Keeping going We are continuing to conduct viewings and valuations, as long as all parties are happy to do so, and as long as the government allows us to. Behind the scenes, we are also working hard with buyers, sellers and solicitors to ensure that all offers already agreed continue all the way to completion, just in the same way we normally would. Bumpy though things are just now, commentators indicate this virus, the measures to contain it and the national and global economic impact will subside. In the long-term, therefore, we continue to believe that property makes a sound investment. Keeping safe To reassure those people we do meet, we are of course following the government’s advice on keeping Coronavirus at bay. Keeping in touch At present, we are all still working in our usual offices and even if we are forced to work from home, you and others will be able to contact us on each office’s usual DIRECT DIAL number as well as individual staff members email addresses – all of which we can access from our homes, should we need to. All these contact details are shown on our staff page on the company’s website So if you have any questions on our approach to these unusual times, do please get in touch with us at Williams Harlow Cheam and Banstead.

PART TIME LETTINGS ASSISTANT

You will need to demonstrate good customer service skills, have a professional appearance, be organised, polite and have use of your own car. Hours will be FIVE DAY ROSTER Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 09.00 – 13.00 and alternate Saturdays 09.00 – 17.00. You will also need to be available and flexible for additional hours to cover other staff holidays by arrangement. Experience is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given. Although previous employment in a customer facing or administrative role would be considered an advantage. In the first instance please send your CV for the attention of Russell Barling, Lettings Manager You can do this either: Email careers@williamsharlow.co.uk Post Williams Harlow Estate Agents – 31 High Street, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2NH If you need to call Russell, his direct dial is 01737 377 923

launch of Phase II of Stanton Lodge Gardens in Tadworth by Devine Homes of Reigate

Williams Harlow are pleased to announce the launch of Phase II of Stanton Lodge Gardens in Tadworth by Devine Homes of Reigate. The development comprises of a selection of two bedroom apartments, three bedroom semi-detached and detached homes. After the successful release and sales of phase one in 2019 we are delighted to announce this new phase with completion aimed for late 2020. Call us now for an office consultation as reservations are being taken off plan. We are also pleased to announce “help to buy” will be available on this phase.

Welcome Sarah Edge, Cheam Offices new Senior Negotiator

Sarah has joined the Williams Harlow Cheam office as a Senior Negotiator. She has extensive knowledge of the local area and market as she has lived in the area for most of her life. Sarah brings a wealth of customer care experience working closely with clients. She previously owned her own successful business in Wimbledon Village for sixteen years working jointly with local residents. She is extremely customer focused which allows her to achieve the best possible results. Her role includes sales progression, arranging and accompanying viewings, registering buyers and providing feedback to our sellers.

Find out in just 60 seconds ! What's is the current value of your home?

At Williams Harlow we want to see you make the most of your property investments, and our dedicated team will personally see to it that you walk away happy.

There are 100s of prospective buyers in the area who are interested in a property just like yours, so what are you waiting for?

For a free, instant online valuation of your home's worth, fill out a few simple questions and let's start planning your next move.

If you need more information about our selling process, please refer to our website, or contact us directly to schedule a more accurate and in-person appraisal.

http://valuation.williamsharlow.co.uk/

Are you interested in joining our Team @ Williams Harlow ?

NEGOTIATOR OR SENIOR NEGOTIATOR CHEAM OFFICE (SALES) OTE £20,000 - £35,000 pa Depending on experience You will need to have a minimum of six months Estate Agency experience and ideally a background in sales or a customer facing environment. Computer literacy is essential with a working knowledge of MS Office You will need to be smart, articulate, well organised with a high attention to detail and be able to work under pressure and on your own initiative. You will also need use of your own car but a mileage allowance will be offered Hours will be a FIVE day roster week Monday - Friday 0845 - 1800 (Mon 0830) with most Saturday’s 0845 - 1700 In the first instance please send your CV to Jason Kates Branch Manager MNAEA Email careers@williamsharlow.co.uk Fax 020 8642 3277 Post 30a Station Way, Cheam Village, Surrey SM3 8SQ

Christmas Opening Hours

Monday 23^rd December – 9am – 6pm Christmas Eve – Closed Christmas Day – Closed Boxing Day – Closed Friday 27^th December – 10am – 4pm Saturday 28^th December – 10am – 4pm Sunday 29^th December – Closed Monday 30^th December – 10am – 4pm New Years Eve – Closed New Years Day – Closed Thursday 2^ndJan Normal Hours – 9am – 6pm

A very Happy Christmas and New Year

Welcome Jason Kates MNAEA - Branch Manager Williams Harlow Cheam

We welcome Jason Kates MNAEA as the new Branch Manager of Williams Harlow Cheam from the 1^st November 2019. Jason joined the Estate Agent profession in 2001 and has held senior managerial posts in both Surrey and South West London. He brings a wealth of expertise to all of our clients and heads up our successful team at the Cheam Office. His role includes valuations, listing new properties to the market alongside overseeing the running of the branch. Jason has lived locally for over 20 years

Location Location Location

We’re pleased to tell you Banstead will appear on the new series of “Location Location Location” this Wednesday 18^th Sept @ 8pm. Phil Spencer and his crew filmed on location at one of our properties Warren Road in Banstead. The house is now successfully SOLD but you can view the full house details here https://williamsharlow.co.uk/property/warren-road-banstead-2/

SAGE 50 BOOKKEEPER REQUIRED

Job Description PART TIME SAGE 50 BOOKKEEPER BANSTEAD VILLAGE OFFICE Flexible hours approximately 8-10 per week on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/ Fridays It is essential you have experience in the following skills A comprehensive knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts is required including; Input of customer & suppliers invoices Payment of suppliers and dealing with company cash flow Bank/Credit Card reconciliations VAT Returns Monthly management reporting Payroll Email

careers@williamsharlow.co.uk

Post Williams Harlow Estate Agents – 31 High Street, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2NH Interviews will be scheduled week commencing 9th Sept

We're ready for you, refurbishments to our Banstead Office are now complete

Williams Harlow are pleased to announce the refurbishment Banstead Office are now complete. We offer a comprehensive range of property services which include residential sales and lettings, mortgages, commercial and block management. If you require professional advice find out why Williams Harlow Banstead and Cheam most popular choice of independent agents who are at your service 7 days.

Delivering outstanding results

During these challenging market times we demonstrate that experience and expertise counts in SALES AGREED. Out of 42 of our competitors Williams Harlow Banstead and Cheam still continues to deliver outstanding results. Come see us and find out why

Williams Harlow has been awarded GOLD WINNERS in the SURREY PROPERTY AWARDS

We are pound to announce that Williams Harlow has been awarded GOLD WINNERS in the SURREY PROPERTY AWARDS 2018 - 2019

INTERESTING IN JOINING US ?

TRAINEE OR NEGOTIATOR CHEAM OFFICE (SALES) OTE £20,000 - £30,000 pa Depending on experience You will need to be smart, articulate, well organised with a high attention to detail and be able to work under pressure and on your own initiative. Ideally you will have Estate Agency experience but this is not essential. As a minimum you will have worked in a customer facing environment. Computer literacy is essential with a working knowledge of MS Office You will also need use of your own car but a mileage allowance will be offered Hours will be a FIVE day roster week Monday - Friday 0845 - 1800 (Mon 0830) with most Saturday’s 0845 - 1700 In the first instance please send your CV to Nikki Brand Email careers@williamsharlow.co.uk Fax 020 8642 3277 Post 30a Station Way, Cheam Village, Surrey SM3 8SQ

Preparation really does make all the difference

Is your agent not providing professional photography or charging for the service ? At Williams Harlow Estate Agents in Banstead and Cheam this is INCLUDED in our service We now have the statistics on how these can enhance the sale of your home with a seller who prepares and does not prepare for your photo shoot for over 2,000 properties in 2017 and 2018 Photo Shoot Ready: 82% Sale Agreed Average: 3.2 weeks Requiring Price Reduction: 2.4% Average Sale Agreed to Marketing Price: 96.8% THOSE WHO NOT ... Photo Shoot Ready: 18% Sale Agreed Average: 21.8 weeks Requiring Price Reduction: 28.7% Average Sale Agreed to Marketing Price: 91.1% Call us today to find out how we are head and shoulders above the competition and are the best choice for selling or letting your property

Work Experience @ Williams Harlow Banstead and Cheam

Are you thinking about a career in property when you leave school or college? We will be looking to organise our work experience placements for July and August 2019. Any candidates should contact Andrew at our offices no later than the end of February 2019. Placements are limited

Vacancy - Part Time Accounts Administrator Banstead Office

Part Time Accounts Administrator

This is a new position and for an accounts administrator whose primary role will involve data inputting rents into our internal system, overseeing and monitoring rental payments on our letting portfolio of over 100 properties and invoicing work.

It will be essential you have some similar experience in an admin and or accounts role alongside having an acute attention to detail. Training on our internal system will be provided on our “Vebra Alto system”.

A candidate that can fulfil the above criteria alongside the ability to start shortly, alongside experience of our internal system would be a considered an advantage.

Hours will be 1000 – 1400 three days a week working Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We can afford the candidate some flexibility over these days however when these days are agreed, for continuity, these will be set for the future.

Hourly pay will be dependent upon on experience at £9 - £11. There will be holiday entitlement.

References will be required.

In the first instance please send your CV for the attention of Russell Barling, Lettings Manager

careers@williamsharlow.co.uk

Williams Harlow Estate Agents – 31 High Street, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2NH

If you need to call Russell, his direct dial is 01737 377 923

Williams Harlow has sponsored the May Fayre in Banstead since 2009

Williams Harlow has sponsored Banstead’s May Fayre since 2009. The fayre started in 1985 in Banstead as a small village event. It has grown into a large parade along the High Street, a whole community day and annual fund raiser. Money raised on the day combined with sponsorship and fund matching is donated to the May Queens group’s charity of choice. This year £13,000 was raised which was donated to the Children’s Trust and outstanding organisation based in Tadworth.

Williams Harlow wins GOLD

Williams Harlow have just won The British Property Lettings Award for their Banstead and Cheam offices Their team performed outstandingly throughout the extensive judging period, which focused on customer service levels. Williams Harlow have now been shortlisted for a number of national awards which will be announced early next year. The British Property Awards provide agents throughout the UK with an invaluable opportunity to compare the service that they provide against the service provided by their local, regional and national competition. Agents who go that extra mile and provide outstanding levels of customer service are rewarded with our accolade, which acts as a beacon to highlight these attributes to their local marketplace.

Gold Standard at the British Property Awards

We are pleased to announce Williams Harlow have been awarded Gold Standard at the British Property awards. The British Property Awards was created by a dedicated team of previous Estate Agency who believe that the industry is unfairly judged by some consumers. They passionately believe that agents who provide a fantastic service and go that extra mile for their clients, should be rewarded and highlighted for their endeavors. They independently assess estate agents against a set of 25 criteria, most of which is often overlooked by the clients.

PART TIME LETTINGS ASSISTANT REQUIRED

You will need to demonstrate good customer service skills, have a professional appearance, be organised, polite and have use of your own car. Hours will be FIVE DAY ROSTER Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10.00 – 14.00 and alternate Saturdays 09.00 – 17.00. You will also need to be available and flexible for additional hours to cover other staff holidays by arrangement. Experience is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given. Although previous employment in a customer facing or administrative role would be considered an advantage. In the first instance please send your CV for the attention of Russell Barling, Lettings Manager You can do this either: Email careers@williamsharlow.co.uk Post Williams Harlow Estate Agents – 31 High Street, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2NH Phone Russell Barling 01737 377 923

Williams Harlow Three Months Results

We would like to extend a special thank you to all our customers who have instructed us to sell their homes. Over the last three months in areas SM7 and KT20 we have delivered outstanding sales results out of all our 43 competitor agents. If you have a home to sell and require a valuation please contact us today as in these changing market conditions our experience is invaluable

Property sales report for Williams Harlow Estate Agents in Banstead.

Westbourne Primary School Summer Fair

Williams Harlow in Cheam are pleased to sponsor Westbourne Primary School Summer Fair on Saturday 30^th June 2018 between 11:30am – 2pm Each year Westbourne Primary School hold their annual Summer Fair. It is an opportunity for the school community to come together and celebrate the end of the school year as well as raise crucial funds for vital equipment that our children need. There will be raffles, games, prizes and lots of stalls from arts and crafts to Pimm’s and homemade cakes. Children’s entertainment includes Bouncy castles, face painting, 5 a side football and much more. We also have music and performances from our Westbourne children, a fire engine visit and a vintage car collection so something for everyone! The fair begins at 11.30am and there is a £1 entrance fee for persons over 12 years of age, children are free. Please come along for a fun filled few hours.

Team at Williams Harlow Estate Agents in Cheam, sponsors of Westbourne Primary School's Summer Fair.

ONE IN FIVE BUY WITH WILLIAMS HARLOW IN 2018

At Williams Harlow Banstead Office we are pleased to announce after our first four months trading of 2018 you have chosen Williams Harlow as your preferred choice not only to sell your home but also to buy your new home ! This means that one in five of you brought your new home in Banstead and one in six of you instructed us to sell you home. A big thank you to all our customers and we look forward to continue of being of service to you as we have been since 1990

Sales report for Williams Harlow Estate Agents in Banstead.

Home Condition Surveys now available at Williams Harlow

We are pleased to report Williams Harlow Banstead and Cheam offices with the assistance of Chris Jones Dip Hi, Dip NDEA are now offering Home Condition Surveys. What is a Home Condition Survey? It’s a comprehensive report developed exclusively for homebuyers and gives you a plain English, jargon free report on the condition of the property you are purchasing using a simple 1,2,3 rating guide. It is carried out by a fully qualified and accredited residential surveyor It will:-

Identify any major problems with the property you are buying through a non-invasive survey
Highlight any hidden areas of possible concern that need further investigation
Gives a simple 1,2,3 rating of all key elements of the property
Delivers a comprehensive and jargon free report

Call us now to find out more and for a quotation

We welcome Darryl Rixon our professional photographer

We welcome Darryl Rixon, our professional photographer, who shoots all of our properties. He provides a wide range of photographic services including high quality interior and exterior shots, elevated and twilight photography. You can view examples of examples of existing agent photos alongside comparisons to his work by clicking here.

“There is an art, to photography. The skilled professional knows how to use composition, colour and lighting to make a photograph more appealing. Owning a great camera isn't enough, you must be trained and capable of using its functionality and be competent in composition and lighting.” Estate Agents Williams Harlow Banstead and Cheam Offices

Darryl Rixon, Photographer of Williams Harlow Estate Agents in Banstead & Cheam

Easter Opening Hours at Williams Harlow Banstead and Cheam

We would like advice all our customers of our opening hours over the Easter Period. These are Good Friday - Closed Saturday - Open 0900 - 1700 Easter Sunday - Closed Easter Monday - Closed Normal hours resume on Tuesday at 0900 A very Happy Easter and not too much chocolate !

Easter branch opening hours at Williams Harlow Estate Agents in Cheam & Banstead.

Welcome to the team Andrew Sanders

We are delighted to welcome Andrew Sanders to our established team at Williams Harlow Estate Agent in Cheam. Andrew lives in Cheam with his family a short walk from our offices. He has always been held positions in sales roles throughout his career. His office duties include arranging viewings, valuations and registering buyers on our mailing system and ensuring their details are fully up to date

Andrew Sanders, Sales Negotiator for Williams Harlow Estate Agents in Banstead & Cheam.

Cheam and Banstead Estate Agents - We're now in spring !

It has been an interesting couple of weeks at the Williams Harlow Estate Agents offices in Banstead and Cheam. The now fabled ‘beast from the east’ along with ‘Storm Emma’ did their combined best to disrupt our work and put us ‘off our game’ but we fought through the weather to conduct all our viewings, valuations and enquiries. The Banstead branch of Williams Harlow was proud to have their full compliment of staff in both their sales and lettings department all of last week and Williams Harlow in Cheam had the same. The property market was a little quieter in the white weather which was to be expected but true to form the property market has bounced back strongly and quickly with both offices reporting an increase in viewings, valuations and enquiries in this week. We are also looking forward to the Spring season which is on the horizon, as this is a traditionally strong period for Williams Harlow Estate Agents in Cheam, in addition the impending Easter period is also an eagerly anticipated period (not just for the chocolate eggs) as our Banstead office has always seen a slight increase in the number of houses sold – maybe there is something in the chocolate in Banstead and Cheam? Williams Harlow in Cheam also have a new member of staff joining their already friendly and knowledgeable team in the next few weeks so next time you are in the area, pop in to our office on Station Way, Cheam and say ‘hi’ as you will always be assured of a warm welcome and a warm/cold drink.

Nonsuch Mansion House in Cheam near Williams Harlow Estate Agents branch.

CHEAM BRANCH REFURBISHMENT COMPLETE

We are pleased to announce our refurbishment of our Cheam Village Estate Agency Branch in Station Way in now complete We specialist in all types of homes from studio apartments to large detached houses Our offices open six days a week will deal with Residential Sales, Letting and Land and New Homes Our computer linked offices will ensure you have the very best marketing exposure with your home as we advisement our own website, Rightmove, Zoopla and Prime location Why not call in if you thinking about making that move in 2018 We look forward to meeting with you Nikki Brand and the team

Exterior of Williams Harlow Estate Agents in Cheam.

BANSTEAD MAY QUEEN FAYRE

The Banstead May Fayre started in 1985 as a small village Fayre. It has grown into a large parade along the High Street, a whole community day and annual fund raiser. Money raised on the day combined with sponsorship and fund matching are donated to the May Queens group’s charity of choice.

We've been proud sponsors for many years and are doing so again in 2018. This year we are supporting the Children's Trust.

During its life span, The May Queen Group has donated over £150,000 to charitable causes.

www.bansteadmayqueen.co.uk

Williams Harlow Estate Agents in Banstead & Cheam sponsors of the Banstead May Fair.

CHIPSTEAD RUGBY CLUB

Williams Harlow is proud to be the official sponsor of Chipstead Rugby Club. The club boasts a recently refurbished clubhouse and bar with additional changing rooms and referee facilities. Two senior team pitches are available plus one junior size.

The club features in the Surrey Two league fielding a senior 1st XV, 2nd XV and occasionally a 3rd/vets side. A more recent addition is a ladies squad who are building for the future. Sundays see one of the most notable successes for the club with the mini / junior section. They consistently witness well in excess of two hundred Under 7s to Under 16s players each week to compete against some of the best clubs in the country and beyond. The club is a friendly one with an eye on the social side. Players of all ages, male or female, and of all abilities are welcome.

www.chipstead.co.uk