Ward & Partners

read moreCome for the timeline to buying a home, stay for property jargon buster - this first time buyers' guide is an essential read if you're new to home buying. From conveyancing fees to EPC certificates, the costs of selling a home can spiral if you don't watch out. Here are some of the most common things you should expect to shell out for. Selling your home is a big decision - but it needn't be a stressful one. Whether you've only just put your home on the market or you're well into the process, your to-do list could seem insurmountable.

read morePart of Arun Estate Agencies Ltd, Wards was bought by our chairman, Paul Rooney in 1991. Since then, he's worked hard to develop an estate agency that provides a service a cut above the rest. Over the years, he's brought together a team of like-minded professionals, each of whom shares his vision to create an estate agency that will adjust to the evolving needs of its customers - a place where nothing is too much trouble. At its helm is David Lench - our Group Managing Director. David shares Paul's philosophy of putting people first - after all, an estate agency is a 'people' business where quality of service makes all the difference.

read moreDeciding to let your property is a big decision. About a third of our landlords lived in their property previously before they let it out, so we know it's not just about bricks and mortar. At Wards, we work with you from start to finish. That's everything from helping you find a buy-to-let investment, marketing and listing your property, finding you a suitable tenant and managing your let. We'll even do the background checks, arrange deposits and moving in dates so you don't have to. It's all part of our service to help you move forward.

read moreFinding a new property to rent can be a pain. Adverts can be deceiving, the process can be long, and when you finally think you've found the one, it's gone before you've even had the chance to press enquire. We're different here. We provide a service that you deserve. Transparent, helpful and speedy, we promise to find you the right property to rent in the right area and ensure the process is as pain-free as possible. We can't recommend Lauren from the Snodland office enough. Not only was she professional but she was very personable.

read moreIt's always easier to have everything under one roof. That's why we also provide a fixed free residential conveyancing service, designed especially for you. Over the years, we've listened and taken note of what you want in a conveyancer - things like a fixed fee with no hidden costs, longer opening hours and a promise that you won't have to pay any legal costs should your sale fall through. There are no hidden costs involved and we ensure that our customers are aware of our competitive and fixed prices from the outset.

read moreWe are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. If you decide to use our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you. For Conveyancing Services through Martin Tolhurst Solicitors for Wards and Fine & Country Canterbury or panel conveyancing firms through Move With Us for Cubitt & West, Douglas Allen, Fine & Country Loughton, Pittis and Fine & Country Newport IOW, we receive an average fee of three hundred and fifty pounds on completion of the sale.

read moreWith no collateral, first time buyers may need a mortgage with lower upfront costs and looser credit requirements - but don't worry, we'll help you find this. Vanessa Barfoot has helped us with three mortgages and the service has been excellent each time! Friendly and has gotten us the best deal. Great service from Vanessa - very professional, efficient, really helpful, and most importantly of all friendly and approachable. Thank you very much Vanessa, for all your help and support. Data provided on this site is supplied on the basis that we make no warranty, representation, warranties or promise not expressly set forth and disclaims fitness for a particular purpose, course of dealing, usage of trade, title and non-infringement.

read moreLooking for a property to buy is an exciting time, isn't it? Nosing through property listings, eyeing up new interior design inspiration, and deciding whether your corner sofa will look right in a new place is all part of the fun. However, we all know that buying a new home can be stressful. Here at Wards we're here to help you move forwards. From expert advice, free property valuations, instant property alerts, mortgage and conveyancing help, we cover everything you need when it comes to buying a property.