Our fully trained and dedicated agents are here to assist and advise you with all aspects of letting and selling your property, whether it is your own home or a property you have purchased for investment purposes.
We offer four levels of service, let only, rent collection, management and guaranteed rent but aim to be as flexible as possible and appreciate that personal circumstances may require us to do more or less than our standard service packages.
We pride ourselves on being able to provide our clients with a bespoke service that best suits your needs and requirements.
Smart Link Estates are members of Property Redress Scheme.
For further information on our bespoke services call our office today.
Selling your home is a definitely a journey, and one that we as agents want to guide you through. If you have sold properties before or are thinking of selling for the first time, we want to make sure we can give you the correct advice information to guide and help you sell in the quickest time, with the least hassle and for the best price achievable.
First step of the selling process is very important. Choosing an estate agent to sell your house and we advice starting this research early as there are several different options. Before booking your valuation you should make sure you find the agent, you believe, can do the best job for you.
There are two different types of agents to choose from such as, online-only agents, and sole traders for you to choose from, all with different costs and benefits.
A good agent will help you to get the best value for your property, save you time and save you stress, where as a poor agent could do the exact opposite, charging you less but delivering a lower price at more hassle.
It is important the estate agent you choose, you can trust to put your best interests at heart. So how do you get started to find the perfect agent for you?
Create a shortlist of estate agents
You can do this by getting a list of agents to choose from down to three, then invite them out to do a valuation. To do this you should:
Ask trusted friends and family – nothing is more powerful than someone you know offering their recommendation from recent experience
Compare local agents based on their recent reviews online. After friends and family, other consumers are your next best point of reference
Check they sell properties like yours. In your postcode, in your value range and of your property type.
Look at how they market a property. Will they give you maximum exposure? Are their property photographs well taken? Do you believe they will market yours effectively?
Always check their viewings policy. Make sure they do not charge you for extras like this. A great agent will accompany all viewings where possible to understand the buyers’ needs and sell to them accordingly.
Making your final decision
Choose an agent based on how you feel they will look after you during the entire process of the sale, not just based on fee. Many agents are optimistic with their valuation to win your business, only to reduce the price later. Make sure you are confident an agent has used comparable evidence and recent transaction examples when they give you your price.
You may also want to consider agents who offer additional services, such as sales progression, doing more to help ensure your sale goes through once an offer is accepted.
An agent who works hard on your behalf to get you the best price, can save you a lot of money in the long run. Make sure you “get on” with the valuer that comes out and you trust them. Your relationship with your agent is one of the most important things so you must feel confident they will pick up the phone when you need and help you get all the way to completion.
Our Residential Selling Fees
SOLE AGENCY 1%
MULTIPLE 2%
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Commercial Sales
Smart Link Estates provide a bespoke service advising you on the sale, leasing, management and acquisition of commercial property.
We work closely with you to formulate the perfect strategy which will support your business objectives.
Additionally, we also offer a search service to help you find the best property available on the market.
We specialise in Commercial Property Acquisitions & Lettings
We can assist you in finding the perfect property within a range of industry sectors including:
Offices Restaurants Retail Industrial Educational Leisure Land
Smart Link Estates are a professional managing agent; our property management department provides advice and administrative support service regarding any residential lettings issues that arise regarding your property on a day to day basis 365 days a year.
Our Services
We offer residential lettings management service which offers a partialletting service right up to a full comprehensive property management service, all options of service can be tailored on a bespoke basis, specific terms may apply.
Our aim is to be as transparent and honest about our fees as possible which will enable you and help you make informed decisions without any surprises.
Fees vary depending on our 4 service levels (Let Only, Rent Collection or Management, Guaranteed Rent)
Room let
Let Only Services
Two weeks rent upfront
Let and Rent Collection
£50 per month (no upfront fees)
Let Only Services 10% (Upfront)
Subject to a minimum fee of £1000.00
Let and Rent Collection 8% (monthly) Two weeks rent upfront
Subject to a minimum fee of £80.00 pm
Management 12% (monthly) One week’s rent upfront
Subject to a minimum fee of £100.00 pm
Guaranteed Rent 15% (monthly) No upfront fees
Subject to a minimum fee of £150.00 pm
Total Fees are dependent on Service Level and Rental Values
Additional services feees
Key cutting (the price is excluding the cost of key) £15.00
Additional Property Visits beyond the first (first included within lettings fee): £90.00
Income & Expenditure Report £60.00
Gas Safety Certificate £80.00
Electrical Safety Certificate £120.00
Energy Performance Certificate £85.00
Portable Appliance Test £65.00
Application of Property License £190.00
Tenancy renewal £250.00
Tenant Referencing Fees £50.00
(Per Tennant/Guarantor) These fees are due even when a reference has failed.
Court attendance for eviction per appearance (Not available with Let Only Service) £300.00
Court attendance for any other matters per appearance £350.00
(Not available with Let Only Service)
Attendance at property with Bailiff (Not available with Let Only Service) £150.00
Disputed Deposits – Full management only: for preparing and forwarding the required documentation to the relevant scheme’s Case Examiner. £100.00
Searching for your next home can stressful and consume a lot of time and energy.
Full range of services our service starts with finding one tenant and can extend right up to the wide management of a whole portfolio.
We let properties, we collect rent, we can insure your property and its contents, and we can guarantee you will receive the rent. We can also manage your properties to the extent that you need never get involved. Whatever service you need, we work hard to make you feel we are good value for the fees we charge.
We also pay rents promptly giving you peace of mind, every step of the way.
Guide to buying a property A step-by-step guide to each stage of buying a property we will help you all the way
STEP1 : Register to get your competitive advantage
The London sales market can be extremely competitive and fast-moving, but we can give buyers that register with us an unfair advantage. By registering your requirements, we can help you be the first through the door of newly listed homes.
STEP2 : Are you selling too?
If your move will involve selling your current home it is advisable to advertise your current property before looking for a new home. Being ready to sell means you are less likely to miss out on your dream home.
STEP3 : Find the right property
With hundreds of new listings each week, we will help you find the right property. We can also keep you constantly up-to-date via email and text alerts, even before properties get listed on all the top property portals.
STEP4 : Viewings
Book your viewing online or in the office. We will chauffeur you to your viewings ensuring you arrive in a relaxed frame of mind and accompany you throughout so that we are on hand to answer any questions immediately and advise where necessary.
STEP5 : Making an offer
Once you find your perfect property you can make an offer online or with your agent. Let us know if there any special conditions of the offer and we will communicate this to the seller. At this point you may need to demonstrate that you can proceed by providing evidence of your mortgage in principle and solicitor details. There are no legal obligations on either side until contracts are signed.
STEP6 : Offer accepted
Once you accept an offer we will do the following:
Prepare a memorandum of sale
Confirm the agreed price with all parties
Confirm your solicitor & mortgage details
You will now need to instruct your solicitor to proceed with the conveyancing process and your mortgage broker to proceed with your application.
STEP7 : Conveyancing
As part of the conveyancing process your solicitor will do the following:
Raise any enquiries on receipt of the draft contract from the seller’s solicitor
Request their own local searches
Agree on a date for exchange of contracts
We will assist your solicitor and negotiate throughout the process, keeping you informed every step of the way.
STEP8 : Survey and mortgage offer
A survey of the property will be booked by a surveyor on behalf of the mortgage lender to identify any structural problems and advise on the property’s value. After the mortgage valuation report is received, a formal mortgage offer will be sent to you and your solicitor which you will need to sign before it is returned. There are no legal obligations until contracts are signed.
STEP9 : Exchange of contracts
Exchange of contracts occurs when all enquiries have been confirmed and agreed. Once the contract has been signed by both parties the deposit (usually 10% of the purchase price) will be transferred online or paid in the form of a banker’s draft from your solicitor to the seller’s solicitor. The completion date is then set by mutual agreement.
STEP10 : Completion
Completion is when the residual monies (usually 90%) are transferred from your solicitor tothe seller’s solicitor’s account. We will release the keys once the money has cleared in the seller’s account. Congratulations, you are now the legal owner of your new home!
Mortgage
Smart Link Estates can introduce Financial Advisors to help find you the perfect home
Financial services with Smart Link Estates. We've got you covered.
We know, buying, selling or letting a property is one of the most difficult decisions and toughest decisions to make. It is important therefore, as well as you choosing the right property, you have your finances in place before making any move.
How we can help
Expert advice
Moving home
First-time buyer
Remortgage
Buy-to-let
Speak to an expert, local mortgage adviser
Smart Link Estates are connected by a network of local financial advisors. We can arrange a no obligation appointment for you whether buying, selling, renting or considering being a landlord.
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Full range of services our service starts with finding one tenant and can extend right up to the wide management of a whole portfolio.
We let properties, we collect rent, we can insure your property and its contents, and we can guarantee you will receive the rent. We can also manage your properties to the extent that you need never get involved. Whatever service you need, we work hard to make you feel we are good value for the fees we charge.
We also pay rents promptly giving you peace of mind, every step of the way.
Smart Link Estates can help with your conveyancing What is conveyancing?
Conveyancing involves the legal transfer of home ownership from the seller to the buyer. The whole conveyancing process starts when an offer on a house from a buyer is accepted by the seller. The process completes when the house keys are handing over to the new buyer. Both sellers and buyers need to go through the conveyancing process. It is always a good idea to choose your conveyancer or solicitor as early as possible, around the same time that you choose your estate agent, as this will help reduce delays.
Who does the conveyancing?
Whether you are selling or buying, a solicitor or conveyancer will conduct the conveyancing process. There are a number of different providers who can carry out the conveyancing and as your estate agent, we will often recommend a provider of good repute who is familiar with our business, our processes and our staff in order to make the process as smooth as possible. There is however, no obligation to use the recommended suppliers, you can select your own conveyancer if you prefer.
Smart Link Estates are connected by a network of local conveyancing advisors. We can arrange a no obligation appointment for you whether buying, selling, renting or considering being a landlord.
Please note that you are under no obligation to use any of the services of these recommended conveyancers.
