Swetenhams

Swetenhams, estate agency in Cheshire

Swetenhams is an estate agency based in the north-west of England with branches covering the Cheshire area. It is part of the national Sequence network, which brings together more than 320 offices and operates under a dozen trading names, some with over a century of activity in the sector.

The firm presents itself as a local agent with knowledge of its area's market and, at the same time, with the backing of a national structure. Its sales teams handle both sales and lettings, and guide buyers and tenants in their property search.

Estate agency and support services

The main activity is intermediation in the sale and lease of residential properties. In addition, the agency offers access to complementary services for the entire moving process, available through its local office:

• Auctions and modern method of auction.
• Conveyancing (legal management of the transfer of property).
• Insurance and protection.
• Land.
• New homes.
• Property portfolio.
• Shared ownership.
• Select: exclusive marketing service for high-value, character and period properties.
• Surveys and valuations.
• Wills.

The agency also offers a free property valuation and a free buyer search service, called Help to find, aimed at locating the right property according to the client's criteria.

Geographic coverage and Sequence network

Swetenhams branches are located in Chester, Frodsham, Northwich and Winsford. The company is part of Sequence (UK) Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with number 4268443 and registered office at Witan Gate House, 500–600 Witan Gate West, Milton Keynes, MK9 1GF. Its VAT registration number is 500 2481 05.

Within the Sequence network, Swetenhams shares a group with other brands such as Allen & Harris, Bagshaws Residential, Barnard Marcus, Barnfields, Brown & Merry, Fox & Sons, Holroyds, Jones & Chapman, Knight Partnership, Manners & Harrison, Roger Platt, Shipways, Tylers and William H Brown.

For activities related to regulated mortgages and investment insurance contracts, Sequence (UK) Limited acts as an appointed representative of Connells Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Connells Limited's financial services registration number is 302221.

Tools for sellers and buyers

The agency provides users with an online account, My Account, from which it is possible to save favourite properties, receive email alerts when listings matching search criteria appear, and manage the follow-up of the transaction. Sellers have 24/7 access to their online account.

Properties are advertised on the three main UK property portals: Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket.

Examples from the catalogue

The agency's catalogue includes properties for sale and to rent in locations such as Winsford, Chester, Northwich, Frodsham, Malpas, Helsby and Waverton, among others. The sale prices shown range from £100,000 to £650,000, with property types ranging from one-bedroom flats to four-bedroom homes. For rentals, listings indicate monthly rents from £725 to £1,850, with the mention that fees apply.

Corporate profile and employment

Swetenhams operates under the trading name of Sequence (UK) Limited. The company has training and development programmes for its staff, as well as apprenticeships and vacancies published through the Connells group website. Speculative applications can be sent by email to the group's employment address.