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The LOCAL name you can TRUST

Estate and Letting Agents

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Welcome to Bacon & Co.

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e are a well established and customer friendly company

who have earned a reputation for high levels of client care, having the

desire to always give our best. Collectively, the four directors have

worked for over 125 years in the property market, so it can truly be

said that experience really does count when providing our service.

Glenton Bacon FNAEA MARLA.

I would like to thank Bacon & Co

and all your staff for the

professional way your agency

handled the sale. I knew exactly

what was happening, almost on a

daily basis. I would not hesitate

to use your agency again and I

will certainly recommend you.

“

”

Just a really big ‘thank you’ for all

your hard work in getting us into

our new house…we love it! I

never thought I would hear myself

say that an estate agent was

good, but you were more than

that…excellent communication,

always friendly and caring and

almost part of the family!

“

”


Contents

www.baconandco.co.uk 3

About Bacon & Co . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Supporting the local community . . .6

Promoting your property . . . . . . . . .7

Key to a great service . . . . . . . . .8-9

Homesale Network . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Homewise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Lettings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Mortgages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Contact us . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover

Many thanks for the faultless help

and kindness extended to me on

the sale of my property. It was a

pleasure to phone the office with

my worries, to always feel

comforted, knowing I was getting

genuine back up.

“

”

Thank you so much for your hard

work. You were so persistent and

marketed our property so well!

Thank you too for your kindness

and courtesy. We will certainly

recommend Bacon & Co in the

future.

“

”


About Bacon & Co.


Bacon & Co has been established since 1990. PrincipalGlen Bacon has been involved in the local property marketfor almost 35 years. The business was initiallycreated from the Crabtree Lane premisesoffering residential sales, lettings andfinancial services from the one office.

Properties in the Worthing, Lancing andSompting areas were handled fromCrabtree Lane with the LettingDepartment also ‘spreading its wings’to let homes on the coastal stripbetween Southwick and Littlehampton.

Expansion of the business started withthe acquisition of premises in centralLancing at Station Parade – giving thecompany a high profile location opposite therailway station.

January 2003 saw the opening of the first

Glenton Bacon FNAEA MARLA, PrincipalGlen started his career in 1977 with a prominent Lancing based Estate Agent, spending the next 13 years withthree Worthing based agencies, culminating with an Associate Partnership. He set up Bacon & Co in 1990 andis very proud to have overseen the expansion that has taken place in the intervening years. Glen now has over30 years experience in the property industry and is a Fellow of the National Estate Agents Association and aMember of the Association of Residential Lettings Agents.

David Hughes, DirectorDave started his career at the age of 16 as a Trainee Negotiator, progressing to the position of Branch Managerat the age of 21. He then advanced on to Area Manager for two corporate companies in the South East, basedin Worthing, and was responsible for both the Estate Agency and the Financial Services side of the business,having passed the CeMAP exams in 2001. Dave then joined Bacon & Co in 2003, and was instrumental in settingup the Worthing offices, becoming a Director in 2005.

Wayne Kenward FNAEA, DirectorWayne started his career in Estate Agency by joining a Brighton based firm in 1978, moving to a leadingWorthing Estate Agent where he was promoted to the position of Branch Manager. He then later became aBranch Director for a corporate chain. Wayne joined Bacon & Co in 1996 becoming a Director in 2003. Withover 30 years experience in the industry, Wayne is also a Fellow of the National Estate Agents Association.

Hayley Scammell MARLA, DirectorHayley started her career in Estate Agency in 1985 joining Glen Bacon in 1990 when Bacon & Co opened theirfirst office in Crabtree Lane, Lancing. In 1991 Hayley introduced Lettings to the business and has worked harddeveloping this side of the company, becoming a Director of Bacon & Co Lettings Ltd in 2004. She is a Memberof the Association of Residential Lettings Agents.

The directors

The history Worthing office at Downlands Parade – a highly visible outlet,and the first agency to be found by visitors to the towntravelling in from East Sussex. The launch of Downlands

Parade was swiftly followed bya second Worthing officegiving clients greaterexposure of their homes to

potential purchasers.

Growth in the lettingdepartment, run by

Director Hayley Scammell,saw the transfer of this part

of the business to its own premises in Lancing in2004. The lettings department has a reputation for

high levels of client care which has seencontinued growth and prosperity.

Early 2005 saw the acquisition of Two MichaelVickers & Co offices in Broadwater and Worthing

Town Centre, with our most recent office being openedin Goring/West Worthing in 2009. This has created unrivalledcoverage within the town.



Our offices

Central Worthing

19 Chatsworth Road,

Worthing, BN11 1LY

01903 521000

Lancing

5 Station Parade,

Lancing, BN15 8AA

01903 767600/1

Lettings

50 Crabtree Lane,

Lancing, BN15 9PJ

01903 756688

Commercial

50 Crabtree Lane,

Lancing, BN15 9PJ

01903 767679 www.baconandco.co.uk

Broadwater

14-16 Broadwater Street West,

Worthing, BN14 9DA

01903 524000

Goring/West Worthing

119 George V Avenue,

Worthing, BN11 5SA

01903 520002

Why choose us?Choosing a good agent is essential to a stress-free propertysale. Our experienced, professional and friendly staff arededicated to providing you with the best possible service. Wepride ourselves on our client care and always go the extra mileto ensure your sale is as straightforward as possible. We believethat professionalism, trustworthy advice and greatcommunication are the things people are most looking for in anagent, second to selling their property, and it is always our aimto achieve this for every client. We are extremely proud to beknown as 'The LOCAL name you can TRUST' and constantlystrive to provide the best service locally. In an industry that isalways changing, you can always be assured of a refreshingapproach from our team who understand the currentmarketplace. Most importantly, we understand that we are likelyto be dealing with one of your most valuable assets. Ourreputation depends entirely on the quality of service we provide,and the success we achieve on your behalf.

Our team with local knowledgeWith all our staff living in the local area,you can be assured of an expert teamwith vast local knowledge. Our valuershave many years experience in the localarea and we believe we offer a servicethat combines the most up to date marketexpertise with a down to earth approachrooted firmly in our commitment to andknowledge of the area. It is this passionfor the region which contributes to thedrive we all have for selling properties andhelping those looking in the area to findtheir ideal home.


Supporting our local community

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Bacon and Co are proud tosupport the local communityOrganisations, clubs and charities such as Worthing Cricket Club,Lancing Football Club, St Barnabas Hospice and the NSPCChave all received sponsorship from the company. Additionally,local schools, churches, and nurseries have also been assisted.We continue year on year to increase the amount we donate,helping to make a difference in the local community.

We are proud to be involvedin the local community

We are proud to be involved in many local events throughout theyear, meeting with many customers past and present. We havebeen delighted to be the main sponsor of the Lancing Rangers 6a side competition at Pond Lane for numerous years. We arealso one of the main sponsors of the Broadwater Children’sPlayday on Broadwater green, a fantastic annual event forfamilies. We enjoy being part of the local community and you willoften see us taking part in many of the local festivals throughoutthe year.

Working together for abetter futureWe help many local schools by sponsoring summer fetes andprize evenings. We also regularly run our own competitions inconjunction with schools, offering prizes to the children and theirschools alike. We delight in giving something back to thecommunity which is why you will find us inviting all children tocome and visit Father Christmas in one of our offices over thefestive period in aid of Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospiceand why our dedicated staff are often found to be taking part insponsorship events in aid of local charities.


Promoting your property


Property details & floorplanIt is critical for an Estate Agent to have the rightmarketing and advertising. Bacon & Co constantlyensure that your property is presented to the higheststandard and marketed through the best advertisingcompanies. Property details are carefully prepared witha detailed floorplan and as many photos as possible toshow your home to its full potential.

Adverts and RightmoveOur advertising is extensive with your home promoted inall the major local property papers and across the bestinternet sites available. We truly believe the way wemarket your home is second to none and ensures nopotential buyers are missed and you achieve the bestpossible price for your home.

Facebook andbaconandco.co.ukWe advertise all our properties from day one on ourmodern and easy to navigate website. It has beendesigned with the user in mind so that all properties canbe found at the click of a button, giving comprehensivedetails along with all the pictures of the property. Wecan also be found on Facebook where we regularlypromote our special offers for both buyers and vendors,along with our property of the week feature.

Property boardsNow a familiar sight in the Worthing and Lancing areasand a proven selling aid. Even with modern technology,many customers still drive around their favoured arealooking for suitable properties, whilst existing vendors inyour neighbourhood may know of someone looking tomove to your area.


Linked branchesYour home networked across the area

All of our Worthing offices are computer linked and communication between our Worthing and Lancing offices is extremely important to us as a company. This allows for expansive marketing which will add to yourchances of a quick sale at the highest possible price. We believe it doesn’tmatter which branch of Bacon and Co a customer deals with but theimportance of ensuring that every customer looking is offered details ofyour home.

Key to a great service


Free valuationsExpert advice from day one

Our company valuers have many years experience in the local market andwill discuss with you all aspects of moving and marketing to fit in with yourplans and timescales. Valuations are free and are carried out withoutobligation and are always supported with evidence of comparable homesand sold prices within your area. Finally, we will put all of our thoughts inwriting to you.

Accompanied viewingsThe importance of accompanying viewings

We endeavour to take the stress of moving away from you as much aswe can and therefore we aim to accompany viewings wherever possible.Our experience tells us that not only do buyers prefer to be shown arounda home by an agent but also that sellers can find the situation awkward ora burden. By accompanying viewings we get immediate and honestfeedback from the viewer and can overcome objections. If we hold a keyfor your home, it will be left secure and as we found it.

Viewing feedbackSo what do customers think of my home?

Without doubt any seller wants to know how a viewing went, soregardless of whether we or the homeowner conduct a viewing, we willalways get feedback to you, be it positive or negative. Our aim is to giveyou feedback within 48 hours and by doing this it also helps us adapt ourmarketing strategy to give you the best chance of selling your home.


Branch window displaysYour home on sale 24 hours a day

All of our offices are in prominent locations. We therefore ensure our windowdisplays are extremely visible and attractive to look at both to promote yourhome and to encourage customers to come in and see us. The majority ofwindow cards will have one large photo of your home and two additionalphotos. Bacon and Co’s concept is to ensure we give you the widest andbest coverage locally.

Vendor contactWe contact all of our customers regularly

In addition to viewing feedback we will always speak to each and everyone of our vendors regularly. You will have a dedicated member of staffwho will update you on all aspects of marketing, general progress,advertising, Internet hits and any other concerns you have. It is our aimto ensure that you are happy throughout your time with Bacon & Co,have no concerns and are up to date with the current position of yourhome.

Vendor reportGiving you detailed information about your property

We regularly send our vendors a report, giving a great deal of information onthe activity of your property to date. This is something our vendors findextremely useful and will inform you on the exact number of people who havereceived your property details in the post and via email, how many viewingshave been booked and how many telephone calls have been made. Inaddition, it will also give you information on when your property will beadvertised in the local paper and how many people have viewed yourproperty on Rightmove.

Sales progressionFrom offer to completion

Once we have agreed a sale with you, it is important to have anexperienced member of staff progressing the sale to completion. Ourstaff will liaise with solicitors, surveyors, mortgage brokers and otheragents and try to make this as stress free as possible.



National Network & Property Solutions


Bacon & Co. helped usfind the ideal property.

Homewise made sureit came with all thelatest mod cons.

If you are over sixty and looking to move home, we offer an option that enables you to reduce

the price of your chosen property by up to 40%, depending upon your age. This simple scheme

could enable you to afford a house that was previously outside your budget.

You could unlock capital from the home you are selling – releasing funds so that you can take

control of your retirement. You might decide to pay off an outstanding mortgage or debts and

enjoy financial freedom. Some clients choose to help their family with an early inheritance,

or use some of the proceeds to fulfil a lifetime ambition.

Find out if Homewise could change your lifestyle in retirement.

The home you want, plus financial freedom. An alternative approach to housebuying, only available to those over 60.

To talk with an advisor, visit or call your nearest Bacon & Co. office:

Worthing 19 Chatsworth Road BN11 1LY 01903 521 000Lancing 5 Station Parade BN15 8AA 01903 767 600Goring 119 George V Avenue BN11 5SA 01903 520 002Broadwater 14-16 Broadwater Street West BN14 9DA 01903 524 000

In partnership with


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119 George V AvenueWorthing

West SussexBN11 5SA

T: 01903 527 000www.mortgagesatoptions.co.uk

For answers to all these questions and any other financialmatters please call Mortgages@Options on 01903 527 000

Why choose

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Things you need to know before you sell your property:

• how much will it cost me?

• how much can I borrow?

• how can I get truly independent advice?

Mortgages@Options offer:

• Independent advice

• Access to all mortgages from all lenders

• Local face to face advice

• Free guide to the cost of moving

• Experienced advisers working locally for 20 years

Mortgages@Options is a trading style of @Options Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. A fee of up to 1% of the mortgagemay be charged depending on individual circumstances. A typical fee is £60.

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Providing over 20 years of quality service

matching landlords and tenants...

...Trust Bacon & Co Lettings with your Investment

Our service is superior with competitive fees, includingrent protection insurance to offer that additional ‘peace ofmind’. Bacon and Co are also members of the NFOPPand you can be assured that the business is run to strictguidelines enforced by theFederation.

Whether you are thinking ofrenting your own home orhave decided to enter the‘Buy to Let’ market, we arealways happy to offer adviceand guidance in this field.

Call Hayley now to arrange a free rent appraisal or todiscuss letting in more detail.

Telephone 01903 756688Letting Agents

We are proud of our reputation as one of the leadingLetting Agents in the area and have many clients whohave continued to use our services since the companywas established in 1990.

This side of our business has grown from strength tostrength having been founded and still successfully run byDirector, Hayley Scammell.

Many investors have now entered the ‘Buy to Let’ marketwhilst the demand continues from tenants seeking qualityhomes ranging from the modest studio flat to larger familyhouses.


The LOCAL name you can TRUST

CENTRAL WORTHING

Tel: 01903 52100019 Chatsworth Road,Worthing, BN11 1LY

BROADWATER

Tel: 01903 52400014-16 Broadwater Street West,

Worthing, BN14 9DA

GORING & WEST WORTHING

Tel: 01903 520002119 George V Avenue,Worthing, BN11 5SA

LANCING & SOMPTING

Tel: 01903 7676015 Station Parade,

Lancing, BN15 8AA

LETTING OFFICE

Tel: 01903 75668850 Crabtree Lane,

Lancing, BN15 9PJ

COMMERCIAL OFFICE

Tel: 01903 76767950 Crabtree Lane,

Lancing, BN15 9PJ

Estate and Letting Agents

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