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The LOCAL name you can TRUST

Estate and Letting Agents

www.baconandco.co.uk

ESTATE AGENTS

LETTINGS

VALUERS

MORTGAGES

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Welcome

A few words from Mr Bacon...

We are a well established and customer friendly company who have earned a reputation for high levels of client care, having the desire to always give our best.

Collectively, the four directors have worked for over 135 years in the property market, so it can truly be said that experience really does count when providing our service.

Glenton Bacon FNAEA MARLA.

A few words from our clients...

I would like to thank Bacon & Co and all your staff for the professional way your agency handled the sale. I knew exactly what was happening, almost on a daily basis. I would not hesitate to use your agency again and I will certainly recommend you.

Just a really big ‘thank you’ for all your hard work in getting us into our new house…we love it! I never thought I would hear myself say that an estate agent was good, but you were more than that…excellent communication, always friendly and caring and almost part of the family!

Many thanks for the faultless help and kindness extended to me on the sale of my property. It was a pleasure to phone the office with my worries, to always feel comforted, knowing I was getting genuine back up.

Thank you so much for your hard work. You were so persistent and marketed our property so well! Thank you too for your kindness and courtesy. We will certainly recommend Bacon & Co in the future.

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What’s Inside About Bacon & Co ....................................................4-5 Supporting the local community ................................6 Promoting your property ............................................7 Key to a great service ..............................................8-9 Relocation Agent Network ........................................10 Homewise ..................................................................10 Lettings ......................................................................11 Mortgages ..................................................................11 Contact us....................................................Back cover

Photograph taken by and in memory of David O'Flynn

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The history

Bacon & Co has been established since 1990. Principal Glen Bacon has been

followed by a second Worthing office giving clients greater exposure of their

involved in the local property market for over 35 years. The business was

homes to potential purchasers.

initially created from the Crabtree Lane premises offering residential sales, lettings and financial services from the one office.

Growth in the letting department, run by Director Hayley Scammell, saw the transfer of this part of the business to its own premises in Lancing in 2004. The

Properties in the Worthing, Lancing and Sompting areas were handled from

lettings department has a reputation for high levels of client care which has seen

Crabtree Lane with the Letting Department also ‘spreading its wings’ to let homes

continued growth and prosperity.

on the coastal strip between Southwick and Littlehampton.

Early 2005 saw the acquisition of Expansion of the business started with the acquisition of premises in central

Two Michael Vickers & Co offices

Lancing at Station Parade – giving the company a high profile location opposite

in Broadwater and Worthing

the railway station.

Town Centre, with our most recent office being opened in

January 2003 saw the opening of the first Worthing office at Downlands Parade

Goring/West Worthing. This has

– a highly visible outlet, and the first agency to be found by visitors to the town

created unrivalled coverage

travelling in from East Sussex. The launch of Downlands Parade was swiftly

within the town.

The Directors Glenton Bacon FNAEA MARLA, Principal Glen started his career in 1977 with a prominent Lancing based Estate Agent, spending the next 13 years with three Worthing based agencies, culminating with an Associate Partnership. He set up Bacon & Co in 1990 and is very proud to have overseen the expansion that has taken place in the intervening years. Glen now has over 35 years experience in the property industry and is a Fellow of the National Estate Agents Association and a Member of the Association of Residential Lettings Agents.

David Hughes, Director Dave started his career at the age of 16 as a Trainee Negotiator, progressing to the position of Branch Manager at the age of 21. He then advanced on to Area Manager for two corporate companies in the South East, based in Worthing, and was responsible for both the Estate Agency and the Financial Services side of the business, having passed the CeMAP exams in 2001. Dave then joined Bacon & Co in 2003, and was instrumental in setting up the Worthing offices, becoming a Director in 2005.

Wayne Kenward FNAEA, Director Wayne started his career in Estate Agency by joining a Brighton based firm in 1978, moving to a leading Worthing Estate Agent where he was promoted to the position of Branch Manager. He then later became a Branch Director for a corporate chain. Wayne joined Bacon & Co in 1996 becoming a Director in 2003. With over 35 years experience in the industry, Wayne is also a Fellow of the National Estate Agents Association.

Hayley Scammell MARLA, Director Hayley started her career in Estate Agency in 1985 joining Glen Bacon in 1990 when Bacon & Co opened their first office in Crabtree Lane, Lancing. In 1991 Hayley introduced Lettings to the business and has worked hard developing this side of the company, becoming a Director of Bacon & Co Lettings Ltd in 2004. She is a Member of the Association of Residential Lettings Agents.

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Why choose us?

Estate and Letting Agents

Why Choose Us Choosing a good agent is essential to a stress-free property sale. Our experienced, professional and friendly staff are dedicated to providing you with the best possible service. We pride ourselves on our client care and always go the extra mile to ensure your sale is as straightforward as possible. We believe that professionalism, trustworthy advice and great communication are the things people are most looking for in an agent, second to selling their property, and it is always our aim to achieve this for every client.

We are extremely proud to be known as 'The LOCAL name you can TRUST' and constantly strive to provide the best service locally. In an industry that is always changing, you can always be assured of a refreshing approach from our team who understand the current marketplace. Most importantly, we understand that we are likely to be dealing with one of your most valuable assets. Our reputation depends entirely on the quality of service we provide, and the success we achieve on your behalf.

Our Team With Local Knowledge With all our staff living in the local area, you can be assured of an expert team with vast local knowledge. Our valuers have many years experience in the local area and we believe we offer a service that combines the most up to date market expertise with a down to earth approach rooted firmly in our commitment to and knowledge of the area. It is this passion for the region which contributes to the drive we all have for selling properties and helping those looking in the area to find their ideal home.

Our Offices Worthing

Broadwater

Goring & West Worthing

19 Chatsworth Road,

14-16 Broadwater Street West,

72 Goring Road, Goring-by-Sea

5 Station Parade,

74 Crabtree Lane,

Worthing, BN11 1LY

Worthing, BN14 9DA

Worthing, BN12 4AB

Lancing, BN15 8AA

Lancing, BN15 9PJ

01903 521000

01903 524000

01903 520002

01903 767601

01903 756688

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Lancing & Sompting

Lettings

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Supporting our local community

We are proud to be involved in the local community

Working together for a better future

We are proud to be involved in many local events

fetes and prize evenings. We also regularly run our own

Organisations, clubs and charities including

throughout the year, meeting with many customers

competitions in conjunction with schools, offering

Worthing Cricket Club, Lancing Football Club,

past and present. We have taken part in the

prizes to the children and their schools alike. We

Lancing Rangers, St Barnabas Hospice,

Worthing Birdman Competition in aid of Freddysmile

delight in giving something back to the community

Chestnut Treehouse Children’s Hospice,

and have also been one of the main sponsors of the

which is why you will find us inviting all children to

Freddysmile Children's Cancer Charity and the

Children’s Playday on Broadwater Green for the past

come and visit Father Christmas in one of our offices

NSPCC have all received sponsorship from the

few years, a fantastic annual event for families. We

over the festive period. All proceeds are in aid of

company. Additionally, local schools, churches

enjoy being part of the local community and you will

Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice. Our

and nurseries have also been assisted. We

often see us taking part in many of the local festivals

dedicated staff are also often found to be taking part

continue year on year to increase the amount

throughout the year.

in sponsorship events in aid of local charities.

We like to support

We help many local schools by sponsoring summer

we donate, helping to make a difference in the local community.

Freddysmile Children's Cancer Charity

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Promoting your property

Estate and Letting Agents

Property details & floorplan

Facebook, Twitter and baconandco.co.uk

It is critical for an Estate Agent to have the right marketing and

We advertise all our properties from day one on our modern and easy to

advertising. Bacon & Co constantly ensure that your property is presented

navigate website. It has been designed with the user in mind so that all

to the highest standard and marketed through the best advertising

properties can be found at the click of a button, giving comprehensive details

companies. Property details are carefully prepared with a detailed floorplan

along with all the pictures of the property. We can also be found on Facebook

and as many photos as possible to show your home to its full potential.

and Twitter where we regularly promote our special offers for both buyers and vendors, along with our property of the week feature.

Adverts and Rightmove Our advertising is extensive with your home promoted in all the major local

Property boards

property papers and across the best internet sites available. We truly

Now a familiar sight in the Worthing and Lancing areas and a proven selling

believe the way we market your home is second to none and ensures no

aid. Even with modern technology, many customers still drive around their

potential buyers are missed and you achieve the best possible price for

favoured area looking for suitable properties, whilst existing vendors in your

your home.

neighbourhood may know of someone looking to move to your area.

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Key to a great service

Free valuations

and can overcome objections. If we hold a key for your home, it will be left

Expert advice from day one

secure and as we found it.

Our company valuers have many years experience in the local market and will discuss with you all aspects of moving and marketing to fit in with your plans and

Viewing feedback

timescales. Valuations are free and are carried out without obligation and are

So what do customers think of my home?

always supported with evidence of comparable homes and sold prices within

Without doubt any seller wants to know how a viewing went, so regardless of

your area. Finally, we will put all of our thoughts in writing to you.

whether we or the homeowner conduct a viewing, we will always get feedback to you, be it positive or negative. Our aim is to give you feedback within 48 hours

Accompanied viewings

and by doing this it also helps us adapt our marketing strategy to give you the

The importance of accompanying viewings

best chance of selling your home.

We endeavour to take the stress of moving away from you as much as we can and therefore we aim to accompany viewings wherever possible. Our experience

Linked branches

tells us that not only do buyers prefer to be shown around a home by an agent

Your home networked across the area

but also that sellers can find the situation awkward or a burden. By

All of our Worthing offices are computer linked and communication

accompanying viewings we get immediate and honest feedback from the viewer

between our Worthing and Lancing offices is extremely important to us as a

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Key to a great service

Estate and Letting Agents

Vendor Contact We contact all of our customers regularly In addition to viewing feedback we will always speak to each and every one of our vendors regularly. You will have a dedicated member of staff who will update you on all aspects of marketing, general progress, advertising, Internet hits and any other concerns you have. It is our aim to ensure that you are happy throughout your time with Bacon & Co, have no concerns and are up to date with the current position of your home.

company. This allows for expansive marketing which will add to your chances of

Branch window displays

a quick sale at the highest possible price. We believe it doesn’t matter which

Your home on sale 24 hours a day

branch of Bacon and Co a customer deals with but the importance of ensuring

All of our offices are in prominent locations. We therefore ensure our window

that every customer looking is offered details of your home.

displays are extremely visible and attractive to look at both to promote your home and to encourage customers to come in and see us. The majority of

Vendor report

window cards will have one large photo of your home and two additional

Giving you detailed information about your property

photos. Bacon and Co’s concept is to ensure we give you the widest and best

We regularly send our vendors a report, giving a great deal of information on

coverage locally.

the activity of your property to date. This is something our vendors find extremely useful and will inform you on the exact number of people who have

Sales progression

received your property details in the post and via email, how many viewings

From offer to completion

have been booked and how many telephone calls have been made. In

Once we have agreed a sale with you, it is important to have an experienced

addition, it will also give you information on when your property will be

member of staff progressing the sale to completion. Our staff will liaise with

advertised in the local paper and how many people have viewed your property

solicitors, surveyors, mortgage brokers and other agents and try to make this as

on Rightmove.

stress free as possible.

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National network and property solutions

Estate and Letting Agents

Bacon & Co. helped us find the ideal property.

Homewise made sure it came with all the latest mod cons.

The home you want, plus financial freedom. An alternative approach to housebuying, only available to those over 60.

If you are over sixty and looking to move home, we offer an option that enables you to reduce the price of your chosen property by up to 40%, depending upon your age. This simple scheme could enable you to afford a house that was previously outside your budget.

You could unlock capital from the home you are selling – releasing funds so that you can take control of your retirement. You might decide to pay off an outstanding mortgage or debts and enjoy financial freedom. Some clients choose to help their family with an early inheritance, or use some of the proceeds to fulfil a lifetime ambition.

Find out if Homewise could change your lifestyle in retirement.

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In partnership with To talk with an advisor, visit or call your nearest Bacon & Co. office:

Worthing Worthing Lancing Lancing Goring Goring Broadwater Broadwater

19 Chatsworth Road,BN11 BN11 1LY 19 Chatsworth Road Station Parade Parade,BN15 BN15 8AA 8AA 55 Station 72 Goring BN12 4AB 119 GeorgeRoad, V Avenue BN11 5SA 14-16 Broadwater West, BN14 BN14 9DA 9DA 14-16 Broadwater Street West

01903521 521000 01903 000 01903767 767601 01903 600 01903520 520002 01903 002 01903 524 524000 01903 000

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Lettings and mortgages

Estate and Letting Agents

y S p e a k t o H a y le s s in c e 19 9 0 rd lo d n a L g in is adv sed. a n d A R L A li c e n We are proud of our reputation as one of the leading Letting Agents in the area and have many clients who have continued to use our services since the company was established in 1990.

This side of our business has grown from strength to strength having been founded and still successfully run by Director, Hayley Scammell.

Many investors have now entered the ‘Buy to Let’ market whilst the demand continues from tenants seeking quality homes ranging from the modest studio flat to larger family houses.

Our service is superior with competitive fees, including rent protection insurance to offer that additional ‘peace of mind’. Bacon and Co are also members of the NFOPP and you can be assured that the business is run to strict guidelines enforced by the Federation.

Whether you are thinking of renting your own home or have decided to enter the ‘Buy to Let’ market, we are always happy to offer advice and guidance in this field.

Call Hayley now to arrange a free rent appraisal or to discuss letting in more detail.

Letting Agents

Telephone 01903 756688

Mortgages – Residential & Commercial - Private & Investment One of our objectives at Bacon & Co is to make the process of searching and applying for a Mortgage much simpler for you.

For many of us applying for a mortgage can be a daunting and frustrating experience; particularly in the current economic climate where mortgages are ever harder to obtain and are now considered to be the most difficult part of the house buying process!

Therefore receiving advice to help you choose the right mortgage is probably one of the most important decisions you will need to make when buying a new property.

A mortgage is often one of the largest financial commitments that you will undertake, so choosing the right one requires careful consideration.

We work in partnership with Goldsmith and Company Financial Services. They

are our 'in house' independent mortgage advisers who will search the whole market and use software which provides access to lenders across the UK, resulting in impartial advice and delivery of competitive rates.

Whether you are seeking a mortgage for your new home or investment property, or simply wish to review your existing mortgage to determine its competitiveness, Goldsmith and Company offer the experience and resources to help you find the one that best matches your needs and circumstances.

As part of the most comprehensive advice network in the UK, they also have access to many exclusive products that are not generally available to other advisers or high street lenders.

To find out more about our Mortgages services call any Bacon & Co office or email baconandco@goldsmithandcompany.co.uk

Information you should know Bacon & Co are an introducer to Goldsmith and Company Financial Services who are an appointed representative of Sesame Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. There may be a fee for mortgage advice. The precise amount depends on your circumstances but a typical fee on a residential mortgage would be £475. Commercial Mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and are not arranged via Sesame Ltd. The FCA also do not regulate some forms of Buy to Let mortgages. Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

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WORTHING

Tel: 01903 521000 19 Chatsworth Road, Worthing, BN11 1LY

BROADWATER

Tel: 01903 524000 14-16 Broadwater Street West, Worthing, BN14 9DA

GORING & WEST WORTHING

Tel: 01903 520002 72 Goring Road, Goring-by-Sea Worthing, BN12 4AB

LANCING & SOMPTING

Tel: 01903 767601 5 Station Parade, Lancing, BN15 8AA

LETTING OFFICE

Tel: 01903 756688 74 Crabtree Lane, Lancing, BN15 9PJ

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