Chiddicks Homes

Chiddicks Homes, estate and letting agency in Southend-on-Sea

Chiddicks Homes is an estate and letting agency based in Southend-on-Sea, in the county of Essex (United Kingdom). Founded in 2016, the firm presents itself as a local business serving homeowners, landlords, buyers and tenants, with coverage in Southend, Westcliff, Leigh and nearby areas.

Services for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants

The agency's activity is organised into three main areas:

• Sales: marketing of properties with knowledge of the local market and monitoring of the entire chain of the transaction.
• Lettings: sourcing and placing rental properties, with pricing advice, property presentation and tenant support.
• Property management: management of the property, the paperwork and the relationship with the tenant from move-in to renewal.

The company also offers an accompanied viewing service, in which a member of the team shows the property on behalf of the owner, answers questions and guides the tour through the different rooms.

Local advice and support throughout the transaction

Chiddicks Homes emphasises clear communication and constant follow-up as the cornerstones of its working method. The firm states that its pricing advice is based on knowledge of Southend's streets, buyer demand and the current pace of the market. Among the materials it offers to the public are guides on buying and selling, information on mortgages, preparing the home, legal aspects of property transfer and valuations.

Team

The team combines profiles from residential sales, lettings and commercial property. Luke Chiddicks, managing director, began his estate agency career in 1997 and founded the company in 2016; his experience also includes his role as a landlord and property developer. Mike Hoy, director, has worked in residential sales, lettings and commercial property since 2003. Charlotte Barrett and Elizabeth Phillips serve as property consultants in sales and lettings, while Ian Clarke acts as mortgage and protection consultant, with more than 17 years in the financial sector.

Reviews and recognition

The website shows a customer service rating of 99.2% based on 151 verified reviews. The company is a member of the Trading Standards approved code (CTSI Approved Code).

Properties in portfolio

The agency's catalogue includes properties for sale and to let in Southend-on-Sea and nearby locations such as Westcliff on Sea, Shoeburyness, Thundersley, Benfleet and Canvey Island. Among the published examples are flats, terraced houses, bungalows, a retirement property, commercial investment and commercial premises, with sale prices at the time of analysis ranging from £160,000 to £440,000, and monthly rents from £500 to £2,200.

Location and contact

Phone: 01702 690 007 · Email: info@chiddickshomes.co.uk