Bacon & Co Estate, Letting and Commercial Agents

ESTATE AGENTS

LETTING AGENTS

VALUERS

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Welcome to Bacon & Co.

e 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 five directors have worked for over 125 years in the property market, so it can truly be said that experience really does count when providing our service.

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Contents About Bacon & Co.

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Bacon & Co Lettings

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The Home Sale Network

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Promoting your proper ty

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Key to a g reat ser vice

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Dear All, My wife and I found the support of Bacon & Co very helpful.

Thanks again, John

Dear Bacon & Co, Thank you so much for all your help in getting us our dream

Buying overseas

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bungalow. You are always welcome to pop in for a cuppa!

Many, many thanks, Shirley & Tony

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About Bacon & Co. The histor y

The directors

acon & Co has been established since 1990. Principal Glen Bacon has been involved in the local property market for almost 30 years. The business was initially created from the Crabtree Lane premises offering residential sales, lettings and financial services from the one office.

Glenton Bacon FNAEA, Principal

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Career started in 1977 with a prominent Lancing based estate agent. Spent the next 13

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agencies, culminating with an associate partnership. Set up own agency in 1990.

Properties in the Worthing, Lancing and Sompting areas were handled from Crabtree Lane with the Letting Department also ‘spreading its wings’ to let homes on the coastal strip between Southwick and Littlehampton.

David Hughes, Director Started his career at the age of 16 as a trainee negotiator progressing to the position

Expansion of the business started with the acquisition of premises in central Lancing at Station Parade – giving the company a high profile location opposite the railway station.

of manager of a Worthing based independent agency. Moved into corporate estate agency as an area manager for two national chains.

Joined Bacon & Co in January 2003.

January 2003 saw the opening of the first Worthing office at Downlands Parade – a highly visible outlet, and the first agency to be found by visitors to the town travelling in from East Sussex. The launch of Downlands Parade was swiftly followed by a second Worthing office at Thomas A Becket giving clients greater exposure of their homes to potential purchasers.

Wayne Kenward FNAEA, Director Joined a Brighton Estate Agency in 1978, after a short time moving to a leading Worthing Estate Agency and eventually rising to the position of Branch Manager. Wayne

Growth in the letting department, run by Director Hayley Scammell, saw the transfer of this part of the business to its own premises in 2004. Based in Manor Road, North Lancing, the lettings department has a reputation for high levels of client care which has seen continued growth and prosperity.

later became a branch director for a corporate chain. Joined Bacon & Co 1996.

Hayley Scammell, Director Started in Estate Agency in 1984. Joined

Early 2005 saw the acquisition of two Michael Vickers & Co offices in Broadwater and Worthing Town Centre. This created four outlets in the Worthing area offering unrivalled coverage within the town.

Bacon & Co in 1990 as its founder member of staff. Developed the letting department from its initial inception, eventually becoming Lettings Director in 2004.

Matthew Searle, Director Started his career in 1986 with an Estate Agent in Guildford. Thereafter Matthew moved to a leading Worthing Estate Agent and then wound up his estate agency career as a branch manager in Horsham. In 1991 Matthew created Independent Options. Bacon & Co have been working alongside Independent Options for a number of years and Matthew became a director of Bacon & Co in 2003

We like to suppor t acon & Co is proud to support the local community. Organisations, clubs and charities including Worthing Cricket Club, Lancing Football Club, Lancing Rangers, St Barnabas Hospice, Chestnut Tree Children’s Hospice and the NSPCC have all received sponsorship from the company. Additionally local schools, churches and nurseries have also been assisted.

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Bacon & Co Lettings depar tment e 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.

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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 & Co are also bonded members of the National Association of Estate Agents and you can be assured that the business is run to strict guidelines enforced by the Association.

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.

Contact Our Residential Lettings Department on:

Tel: 01903 756688 Ask For Hayley Scammell or Geoff Simpson

The Homesale Network We’ve got the Countr y Covered Bacon & Co:

The exclusive Home Sale Network member for Worthing and Lancing

Home Sale Network, with approaching 750 estate agency offices, provides coverage in England, Scotland and Wales. There are Home Sale Network members in major towns, cities and rural areas who, by working together, can assist families buying and selling property all over Britain.

Home Sale Network is a division of Cartus, the premier provider of global relocation services.

Worldwide, Cartus assists over 100,000 transferees and expatriate assignees every year. In the UK, Cartus uses Home Sale Network members to help buy and sell homes for these families in order to move jobs.

Every Home Sale Network agent has been individually chosen and invited to become a member after comprehensive market research in their area. To find out how we can help you buy or sell your property, contact your local Home Sale Network agent today.

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Promoting your proper ty It is critical for an Estate Agent to have the right marketing and advertising. Bacon & Co constantly ensure that your property is presented to the highest standard and marketed through the best advertising companies. Property details are carefully prepared with a floor plan and as many photos as we can to show your home to its full potential. Our advertising is extensive with your home promoted in all the major local property papers and across the best internet sites available. We truly believe the way we market your home is second to none and ensures no potential buyers are missed and you achieve the best possible price for your home.

Website property details with pictures and floor plans

Comprehensive property details with pictures and floor plans

Attractive shop displays Attention-grabbing For Sale boards

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Colour adverts in Property Weekly, Latest Homes and Property Today.

Our own Focus magazine

Bacon & Co. Moving’s a Breeze

in Spring

Our own mailers

Where you’ll see your proper ty...

Our aim is to achieve the best price possible and this will mean advertising your property extensively. Every week, Bacon and Co provide unrivalled coverage for your property both in newspapers and on the internet.

Property Weekly WORTHING

Supported by Worthing and District Estate Agents Association

Incorporating

January 16th 2007

Issue 1372

85,000 copies

Lettings

30,000 copies

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115,000 copies

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Key to a g reat ser vice Free valuations...

Expert Advice From Day One 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 timescales. Valuations are free and are carried out without obligation and are always supported with evidence of comparable homes and sold prices within your area. Finally we will put all of our thoughts in writing to you.

Accompanied viewings...

The Importance of Accompanying Viewings We endeavour to take the stress of moving away from you as much as we can and therefore we aim to accompany viewing wherever possible. Our experience tells us that not only do buyers prefer to be shown around a home by an agent but also that sellers can find the situation awkward or a burden. By accompanying viewings we get immediate and honest feedback from the viewer and can overcome objections. If we hold a key for your home, it will be left secure and as we found it.

Viewing feedback...

So What Do Customers Think Of My Home?

Without doubt any seller wants to know how a viewing went, so regardless of 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 and by doing this it also helps us adapt our marketing strategy to give you the best chance of selling your home.

For sale board...

Attract A Wider Audience Now a familiar sight in the Worthing and Lancing areas and a proven selling aid. Even with modern technology, many customers still drive around their favoured area looking for suitable properties or existing vendors in your neighbourhood may know of someone looking to move to your area.

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Branch window displays...

Your Home On Sale 24 Hours A Day All of our offices are in prominent locations. We therefore ensure our window 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 window cards will have one large photo of your home and two additional photos. Bacon and Co’s concept is to ensure we give you the widest and best coverage locally.

Linked branches...

Your Home Networked Across The Area All of our Worthing offices are computer linked as are our Lancing Offices. This expansive marketing will add to your chances of a quick sale at the highest possible price. We believe it doesn’t matter which branch of Bacon and Co a customer deals with but the importance of ensuring that every customer looking is offered details of your home.

Thomas A’ Becket Central Worthing

Crabtree Lane Downlands Parade

Broadwater

Central Lancing

Vendor contact...

We contact all of our customers regularly In addition to viewing feedback we will always speak to each and everyone 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, and at no point have concerns, or are not up to date with the current position of your home.

Sales Prog ression...

From Offer To Completion Once we have agreed a sale with you, it is important to have an experienced member of staff progressing the sale to completion. Our staff will liaise with solicitors, surveyors, mortgage brokers and other agents and try to make this as stress free as possible.

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Buying overseas

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With access to over 20,000 mortgage products from 200 lenders Qualified, experienced staff that are able to provide fast, accurate advice Personal face to face advice, free initial consultation ortgages @Options and Independent Options are part of the @Options Group.

The company was established in October 1991 by Matthew Searle. From day one the company has offered local and personal mortgage and financial advice to its clients and is steadfast in its opinion that all clients should seek independent advice.

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As a local company we mainly advise clients in the Sussex Area. We believe you need to build relationships with clients to understand their needs and nothing beats face to face advice. We do however have clients all over the country and are happy to discuss your needs wherever you are located and whatever your circumstances.

Independent Options is the IFA arm of @Options Group. Martyn Bowen is a Chartered Financial Planner who can offer tailored advice in all areas of financial planning on a personal or corporate basis. Since Independent Options was formed financial services have changed and are continuing to do so, with the huge choices available in the market we believe it has never been more important to get Independent Financial Advice.

Mortgages @Options is the Mortgage and Protection arm of @Options Group and is one of largest Independent Mortgage Advisers in Sussex. We arranged in excess of £140 million worth of mortgages in 2006 and with the addition of our office in Hove we expect to arrange over £200 million in 2007. Our fully qualified and experienced mortgage specialists have access to the latest online mortgage placing facilities, ensuring our advice is always up to date.

We have two offices in Sussex, one in Hove and one in Worthing, which are open from nine to six, Monday to Friday with evening and weekend appointments available where necessary.

For many people the purchase of their home will be the largest financial commitment they will make. Mortgages @Options provide completely independent advice on mortgages and some mortgage related insurances, ensuring that their clients receive the best advice at all times. With a choice of over twenty thousand mortgages, can you afford not to take independent mortgage advice?

We have a dedicated and experienced administration team in our head office in Worthing who are available to provide you with updates on the progress of your application to enable you to feel in control at all times.

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@Options Group, have experience and expertise to provide you with solutions to all your financial needs. With both sides of the business specialising in their own areas but working closely together we can give you independent advice which is tailored to your individual needs.

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WORTHING • LANCING • SOMPTING

CENTRAL WORTHING

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

BROADWATER

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

WORTHING

Tel: 01903 235640 7 Downlands Parade, Worthing BN14 9JH

THOMAS A’ BECKET

Tel: 01903 520002 6c Littlehampton Road, Worthing BN13 1QE

LANCING

Tel: 01903 767600 50 Crabtree Lane, Lancing BN15 9PJ

CENTRAL LANCING

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

LETTING OFFICE

Tel: 01903 756688 76 Manor Road, North Lancing BN15 OHD

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