Sheen's

Sheen's, estate agency in Clacton-on-Sea and the Tendring area

Sheen's is a family-run estate agency operating in the Clacton-on-Sea area and the Tendring area. The Sheen name has been associated with the estate agency industry in that area for over 50 years, and the company presents itself as a family business with traditional values. Its activity covers the sale and letting of homes, the management of blocks of flats and the marketing of residential park homes.

Property sales and valuations

The agency handles the sale of residential properties, with the stated aim of achieving the highest possible price within a timescale that suits the seller. It supports the client throughout the entire process, from the initial valuation to monitoring the legal side of the transaction. It also works with several regional auction houses for those who choose that route to sell.

It offers free, no-obligation market valuations, by appointment on the date and time that suits the owner. The request form collects property details such as the type of property (terraced, semi-detached, detached house, bungalow, flat, retirement home, among others), the minimum number of bedrooms, available parking and features such as central heating, double glazing, en-suite bathroom, fitted kitchen, conservatory or large garden. It also provides written valuations for probate purposes free of charge, and keeps the file on record for years to support the client in the subsequent steps.

Lettings and property management

In the lettings area, the agency seeks tenants who meet the landlord's criteria through strict credit check and referencing services. It offers three management options: tenant introduction only, rent collection and full management.

The full management package leaves all dealings with the tenant in Sheen's hands, including the collection and payment of rent, handling maintenance issues according to the landlord's instructions and carrying out regular property inspections with a subsequent report. It includes free rent and legal protection (terms apply). The rent collection only package is aimed at landlords who want the agency to handle the collection and chasing of unpaid rent. The company is a full member of the Property Ombudsman.

Among the lettings marketing services are colour property details, a computerised mailing list, text and email marketing messages, full-page advertising in the local press, accompanied viewings and a full sales progression service.

Block management in Tendring

Sheen's has a dedicated team for the management of blocks of flats in the Tendring area, with experience in both small flat conversions and large apartment buildings. The company points out that each block has different needs and therefore offers a tailor-made service. Its service includes full block management, maintenance services, collection of service charges, annual meetings with clients, negotiation of lease extensions, competitive fees, annual service charge estimates, professional risk assessments, FCA insurance service and a 24-hour emergency line.

Residential park homes

The agency has years of experience in the sale of residential park homes in the Tendring area. With the introduction of the Mobile Homes Act 2013, park home owners gained control over the buying and selling process, and Sheen's handles all the paperwork at its offices with specialist advice.

Under park home regulations, 10% of the agreed sale price corresponds to the site and is paid by the new owner, while the remaining 90% goes to the legal seller. Sheen's specific park homes package includes, in addition to the usual sales and marketing services, the preparation of the legal paperwork for the seller, the organisation of that paperwork with the buyer, checking that buyers meet the site's criteria, coordination with the site to confirm completion, the organisation of apportionment letters so that buyers know when and to whom to send the completion funds (90% to the seller and 10% to the site owners) and the completion of the completion documents and handover of keys. To sell a park home, identification of each legal seller is required (or power of attorney); in the case of a sale as part of an inheritance, identification of each executor and a copy of the grant of probate or the will proving the right to sell are required.

Local knowledge and team

The company highlights its knowledge of the Clacton-on-Sea area and surroundings, which it uses to guide buyers and tenants on schools, shops, bus routes, leisure areas and places of interest, helping them choose the location that best fits their needs. The team is made up of negotiators, valuers, administrators and lettings managers, with directors such as Gary Sheen and James Eniffer (Dip Rea FNAEA), and office managers in Frinton and Clacton.

Financial services

In the area of mortgages, the agency refers to Pearson Mortgages, which offers expert advice and personalised financing solutions. Pearson Mortgages is a designated representative of H L Partnership Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.