Estate Agents \| Conveyancing

Estate Agents in Carlisle, Cumbria

Allan Estate Agents
26-32 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle CA1 1DF
01228 511711
www.allanestateagents.co.uk

Based in Carlisle, Allan Estate Agents specialise in property throughout Carlisle, Cumbria. We provide a refreshing approach that will make moving home easier, with sound, impartial advice for those considering moving in the area.

C & D Property Services
17/19 High Street, Longtown, Carlisle CA6 5UA
01228 792299
www.cdproperty.co.uk

C & D Property Services, the land and estate agency department of Cumberland and Dumfriesshire Farmers Mart, was set up in 1988 to provide a land and estate agency service for the existing customers of Longtown Auction Mart.

Cumberland Estate Agents
40 Fisher Street, Carlisle CA3 8RF
01228 403222
cumberland.co.uk/estateagents

We work hard to keep our excellent reputation through an exceptional, professional service. We are owned by Cumberland Building Society which has helped thousands of Cumbrians buy their homes for over 150 years

Cumbrian Properties
2 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle CA1 1DB
01228 599940
www.cumbrian-properties.co.uk

Seven offices offering a wide selection of properties and services.

Edwin Thompson
Fifteen Rosehill, Montgomery Way, Carlisle CA1 2RW
01228 548385
www.edwinthompson.co.uk

Established over 100 years ago, Edwin Thompson LLP is a multi-discipline firm of Chartered Surveyors operating throughout the UK from offices in the north of England and Scottish Borders.

H & H King Ltd
12 Lowther Street, Carlisle CA3 8DA
01228 810799
www.hhking.co.uk

Here at H&H King, we pride ourselves on being one of the leading independent property agents in Carlisle. Our reputation has been built upon years of experience and knowledge of the local property market, along with a wealth of satisfied clients.

Hayward Tod Associates
7 Paternoster Row, Carlisle CA3 8TT
01228 810300
www.haywardtod.co.uk

Hayward Tod Estate Agents in Carlisle are professional property agents. We are involved in a wide variety of property for sale in Carlisle and it's surrounding areas:

Sandra Forster & Associates
5 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle CA1 1BJ
016977 41999
www.sf-property.co.uk

Sandra Forster and Associates is an independent estate agent with branches in both Carlisle and Brampton

Smiths Gore
64 Warwick Road, Carlisle CA1 1DR
01228 527586
www.smithsgore.co.uk

We have a broad range of properties available, covering the residential, agricultural, forestry, sporting, development and leisure markets throughout the UK. We also have a selection of Caribbean properties and Australian farms on offer.

Tiffen & Co
23-25 Castle Street, Carlisle CA3 8SY
01228 515666
www.tiffen.co.uk

With four branches throughout North West Cumbria, we're the estate agent to come to first. Why? Because we know our local markets and we work hard to promote every single one of the properties that we're instructed to sell.

Your Move
19 Fisher Street, Carlisle CA3 8RF
01228 537333
www.your-move.co.uk

As a multi-award winning estate agent YOUR MOVE has already established itself as one of the most progressive and forward thinking companies in the UK today - as our business results clearly show. However, we know success isn't just about figures, its about the satisfaction of knowing that we're also providing a first class service to our customers.

Estate Agents Cumbria /

Carlisle Estate Agents

If you're thinking of purchasing a property in Carlisle it is important to use all the resources available to you. Check out every Estate Agent in Carlisle as well as the local press for private property adverts. Drive around the areas of Carlisle you're interested in to see if there are any new houses being built which may not be advertised yet.

The internet is a good source of information and there are a few large portals which advertise many thousands of properties, however none of the major internet portals will advertise all the properties available, so it will be necessary to source individual Carlisle Estate Agents web sites. A search for "Estate Agents Carlisle " or " Carlisle Estate Agents" on Google or MSN should prove fruitful. Of course, it's also important to note that not all Carlisle Estate Agents will have web sites.

Auctions can be a useful source for property for sale in Carlisle and property can sometimes be purchased at discount prices.

When viewing a property for sale in Carlisle ensure that everything is sound. Roll back the carpet to check out the state of wooden flooring. If there's a crack in the ceiling, get out your step ladder and have a good look at it (have you ever taken a step ladder to a viewing?). Don't allow the Carlisle Estate Agent conducting the viewing to rush you. Buying a house is one of the biggest purchases most people make so it's important to take your time, the old saying "act in haste, repent at leisure" strongly applies to purchasing property in Carlisle .

Remember that an Estate Agent in Carlisle will be acting on behalf of the seller. Once the property is sold, the Carlisle Estate Agent will receive a commission on average 1.75% of the sale price. It is in the interest of all Carlisle Estate Agents to get the highest price they can for the property, but most are willing to accept offers below the stated sale price. You'll need to work out exactly how much you'll need to spend on the property to bring it up to your standards and this figure could be the basis for your offer. e.g. sale price less cost of repairs = offer price.

How does the property compare to others of similar price? It really is essential to view as many properties as you can in order to get a feel for the market so the more sources of property for sale in Carlisle you can find, the better.

Of course, if you're looking to rent a property in Carlisle it is also important to search all the sources of information you can. Drive around the local area of Carlisle that you're interested in to see if there are any "TO LET" signs apparent.

Estate Agents in Carlisle can be a good source of property to rent and of course the internet is a very useful resource. Try searching for "Estate Agents Carlisle " or " Carlisle Estate Agents" on Google or MSN as well as "property to rent Carlisle " etc.

If selling your property, you're probably going to need the services of an Estate Agent in Carlisle because, although there may appear to be other cheaper ways to sell, none are more effiicient than selling through an Agent (if you know different, please let me know). After all, if you work hard for a living you need to be honest with yourself. Can you afford the TIME to "do it yourself"?

Try to get three valuations. Most Estate Agents in Carlisle will be happy to provide a valuation free of charge, after all, they will get a large commission if they sell your property. The highest valuation may not always be the best though, because the property may not sell at all or at best be hanging around for a LONG time.

It's a very good idea to get to know your local area well before you sell and get a feel for what other similar properties are selling for. Go for the agent who gets closest to your "guess".

You can of course check out online fixed fee "sell it yourself" deals and while the appeal of saving thousands of pounds cannot be denied, an Estate Agent in Carlisle will generally earn their money by getting a quicker sale. They'll also try their hardest to get the highest price for your property.

Like anything else, when selling property, it pays to do your homework and shop around.

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