Symonds & Reading
Worthing, BN11
4.9/5, 209 reviews
99% recommended
95% sales valuation accuracy
96% sales fee satisfaction
89% lettings valuation accuracy
94% lettings fee satisfaction
Having traded since 1924, Symonds and Reading Estate Agents are the most established agents being the backbone of estate agency in Worthing and Ferring for almost 100 years. This family run, fiercely independent agents success is due to repeat and recommended business throughout the years.With a 5* customer service rating and ‘Best ... show more Having traded since 1924, Symonds and Reading Estate Agents are the most established agents being the backbone of estate agency in Worthing and Ferring for almost 100 years. This family run, fiercely independent agents success is due to repeat and recommended business throughout the years.
With a 5* customer service rating and ‘Best Estate Agent in West Sussex ‘ award, the enthusiastic company owners, Ian and Jo Ward and their highly motivated team will guide you through your property transaction with professionalism, knowledge, expertise and discretion.
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18th May 2020
reviewed by 'Joanne'
“I have used Symonds &Reading for the last two years to manage my flat rental .I have been very happy ......”
12th Feb 2020
reviewed by 'Lesley'
“Phil & Matt were always available and, if not, returned any calls promptly. Excellent communication keeping us updated and pushing the ......”
29th Jan 2020
reviewed by 'Alan'
“Kirsty Smith and Charlotte cole dealt with the management of our tenancy, on behalf of the landlord.Both Kirsty and ......”
20th Dec 2019
reviewed by 'ANNE'
“Excellent service from professional and friendly staff, who always seem to be working hard in the best interests of their ......”
12th Dec 2019
reviewed by 'Mark'
“We were looked after by Matt from the Worthing office and from start to finish of what became a complicate ......”
14th Oct 2019
reviewed by 'Larisa'
“We would like to take the opportunity to say a Big Thank you again for the care and professionalism shown ......”
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 08:30 - 18:00
  • Tuesday: 08:45 - 18:00
  • Wednesday: 08:45 - 18:00
  • Thursday: 08:45 - 18:00
  • Friday: 08:45 - 18:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday: Closed
Address

Symonds & Reading
5 Chatsworth Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 1LY
01903 235623

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Performance statistics
Services Valuation Accuracy Fees Satisfaction Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 95% 96% £39,500 £550,000
Lettings 89% 94% £575 £1,400
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
12 0 13 0 94 0 87 0 1 2
Areas covered
  • BN11
  • Worthing
  • BN12
  • Lancing
  • BN13
  • Littlehampton
  • BN14
  • BN15
Services offered
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  • Lettings
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  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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Apr 27,2015
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By: 'Richard'
Apr 27,2015
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We were extremely pleased with the service supplied by this agent, every question was answered immediately and we were helped in every way possible, from first introduction to completion. A very professional team reflecting the management....
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Apr 08,2015
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Apr 08,2015
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We bought a 1 Bed flat with our daughter and found Symonds & Reading a pleasure to deal with. Phil was great as getting back to us, keeping us informed of what was going on and chasing up the various parties to get the whole thing pushed ...
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Feb 06,2015
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By: 'Robert'
Feb 06,2015
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Being a small family owned business, you could not ask for a more friendly service. All the staff are aware of what is happening and can deal with any questions should they arise. You are kept fully informed of progress at each stage of the ...
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The fees are very good value for money, especially when taking into consideration the level of service that you are given.
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“Steve was fantastic from Start to finish. He negotiated fairly ......”

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Dec 19,2014
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By: 'Jeanne'
Dec 19,2014
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Steve was fantastic from Start to finish. He negotiated fairly for me and saw the sale through smoothly, keeping me updated on a regular basis. It was a very stress free transaction partly due to his expertise. Laura also went beyond the call of duty ...
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Fees were more than fair
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“Professional, helpful and easy to deal with; Angela was always ......”

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Dec 16,2014
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By: 'MR.'
Dec 16,2014
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Professional, helpful and easy to deal with; Angela was always on-hand to advise, encourage and take away the pressures that purchasing a property entails. There is certainly no doubt that dealing with a smaller but well established company like Symonds and Reading had significant advantages, ...
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A JOB WELL DONE, THANK YOU
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Dec 15,2014
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By: 'Jayne'
Dec 15,2014
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We have dealt with Laura all the way through the purchase of our property. She has been very accommodating, efficient and extremely helpful, even with ensuring the property is to be cleared of rubbish before we move in. Would definitely recommend Laura °Å¸ËœÅ °Å¸ËœÅ ...
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“Phil Cole handled our house sale in a very professional ......”

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Dec 08,2014
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By: 'Caroline'
Dec 08,2014
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Phil Cole handled our house sale in a very professional manor considering the sale dragged on for nearly a year. I found him to be friendly and he kept me updated at all times. I would recommend Symonds & Reading to all my friends. The sales ...
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“A huge thank you for dealing with our property sale . ......”

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Oct 22,2014
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By: 'Caz'
Oct 22,2014
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A huge thank you for dealing with our property sale . It has to be one of the most stressful moves I have ever had. There were times when solicitor communications were poor , your staff particularly, Laura took all the emotion out of the situation and ...
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“What a fantastic team at the worthing office in particular ......”

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Sep 05,2014
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By: 'Denise'
Sep 05,2014
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What a fantastic team at the worthing office in particular Phil Cole & Steve Boone. It has been an exceptional service of the highest quality. Personal, friendly & professional at all times. Over the last months they have gone above & beyond the call of duty. Excellent communication, ...
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Excellent value for money
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“Stressful times - as moving and settling down can be ......”

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Aug 18,2014
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By: 'Dr'
Aug 18,2014
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Stressful times - as moving and settling down can be - were turned into pleasure for me as I was lucky enough to be renting through Symonds Reading, and had Steve Boone in particular as my point of contact throughout the tenancy. Steve is always ...
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“This is the second property we have sold over a ......”

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Aug 14,2014
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By: 'Peter'
Aug 14,2014
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This is the second property we have sold over a twelve month period. Although the market is difficult and we felt we negotiated a good fee, all at Symonds & Reading seemed to do their utmost to help make the process a smooth one. Our sales ...
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“All the dealings I have had with Symonds Reading where ......”

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Aug 06,2014
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By: 'Gayle'
Aug 06,2014
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All the dealings I have had with Symonds Reading where very friendly but always very professional and kept me informed. I am purchasing a property through them, but if ever I decide to move I would definitely choose Symonds Reading to sell the property and ...
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“After buying our first property through Symonds Reading, we could ......”

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Jul 27,2014
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By: 'Kiera'
Jul 27,2014
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After buying our first property through Symonds Reading, we could not fault them at all. The process took longer than we thought (through no fault of Symonds Reading) but we were kept up to date with the process almost everyday. Laura was on hand of ...
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Jul 18,2014
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By: 'Double'
Jul 18,2014
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Double standards is the only way of describing my involvement with Symonds and Reading. We viewed a property on behalf of our son, which we liked a lot. He was on holiday in Wales and we telephoned him to advise contact with S&R ASAP. ...
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By: Jo Ward Director
Jul 25, 2014
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As a company, we pride ourselves on our honesty and integrity and naturally we are very disappointed to receive this review. We did make Mr C aware that a viewing was to take place after the offer was received. We were unable to make contact with viewers within the 30 minutes of the offer being accepted their allotted viewing time. They in turn did make an offer which Mr C's son counter offered against. The seller chose to take the alternative lesser offer, as the buyers were in a better bu ...

“I have just completed a sale with Symonds and Reading ......”

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Jun 17,2014
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By: 'Celine'
Jun 17,2014
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I have just completed a sale with Symonds and Reading worthing branch. I used them again as service levels several years ago were excellent when I purchased the property (I dealt with Ian Ward). Phil found me a buyer within one day of the property ...
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“Having just completed a flat purchase through Symond Reading, I ......”

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Jun 06,2014
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By: 'Amanda'
Jun 06,2014
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Having just completed a flat purchase through Symond Reading, I would thoroughly recommend them. Phil worked extremely hard to secure the sale/purchase, even when things got a bit rocky further up the chain. He recognised how stressful the situation was and did everything in ...
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“From start to finish Symonds Reading were professional and friendly ......”

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May 16,2014
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By: 'Trev'
May 16,2014
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From start to finish Symonds Reading were professional and friendly and always had our best interest in hand. We had our first dealings with Chris, who has now left the company, who was one of the main reasons of going with them in the first ...
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May 08,2014
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By: 'Jacq'
May 08,2014
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When buying a property you normally have no choice in the estate agent unless the vendor sells via multiple agents. I was very glad the vendor choose Symonds Reading. I found Phil to be warm and friendly whilst at the same time very professional. If ...
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“We were so delighted with the service that we received ......”

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Apr 25,2014
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By: 'Katie'
Apr 25,2014
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We were so delighted with the service that we received right from start to finish. Our house sold in under 2 weeks with so many viewings. Symonds and Reading are not your typical estate agency. The whole team have a totally no nonsense approach, if they ...
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“The agent worked hard and effectively to bring the sale ......”

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Apr 20,2014
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By: 'Judith'
Apr 20,2014
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The agent worked hard and effectively to bring the sale to a successful and fair conclusion when unexpected difficulties arose. We were kept well informed and the service provided was very professional and courteous....
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Apr 14,2014
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By: 'James'
Apr 14,2014
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My partner and I have recently bought a flat through Symonds Reading and from initial viewing to completion they remained professional, courteous and diligent. Although principally employed to represent the vendor - we felt they were also sympathetic to our needs as buyers. They supplied ...
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“Very helpful and friendly advice and help from Laura Davies ......”

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Apr 10,2014
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By: 'Elizabeth'
Apr 10,2014
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Very helpful and friendly advice and help from Laura Davies and Steve Trott. The sometimes difficult process of buying became straightforward and fast with their expertise. I would recommend them without hesitation to other buyers, and sellers, too....
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“From start to finish, we felt they were interested and ......”

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Apr 02,2014
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By: 'D.&'
Apr 02,2014
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From start to finish, we felt they were interested and concerned...for us, which is a refreshing change from the usual image we all have of "estate agent attitude". When one sale fell through, they suggested that we raise the price as the market had ...
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“Phil and Steve Bolton assisted me to buy a property ......”

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Mar 28,2014
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By: 'Mrs'
Mar 28,2014
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Phil and Steve Bolton assisted me to buy a property and all the way through the process they kept me informed, even if I got impatient and phoned them on a dialy basis, they were very kind, understanding and professional, shown interest, and kept chasing ...
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“Steve Boone assisted us through the whole process of buying ......”

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Mar 28,2014
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By: 'Diane'
Mar 28,2014
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Steve Boone assisted us through the whole process of buying a property. He provided an efficient, friendly service, he always rang me back if he missed my call and kept me well informed. I've had dealings with other estate agents who just don't ring back ...
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Mar 20,2014
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Mar 20,2014
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New to the UK system, so I greatly appreciated being kept informed every step of the viewing and purchasing process. Chris was so good at replying to inquiries and keeping me informed of developments and provided me with recommendations for surveyor, solicitor etc. Although the ...
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“Not all estate agents are the same! From the initial ......”

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Feb 24,2014
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By: 'Anne'
Feb 24,2014
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Not all estate agents are the same! From the initial valuation with Ian and subsequent customer support from Steve and the team, especially Laura, Phil and Chris, the experience has been excellent. The process has not been without a few ups and downs with the ...
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“The service from the team at Symonds Reading Worthing throughout ......”

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Feb 21,2014
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By: 'Carole'
Feb 21,2014
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The service from the team at Symonds Reading Worthing throughout the process of our house sale recently was exceptional. We found them approachable and friendly. Steve and Laura who carried out the viewings were very professional and always provided prompt feedback. They kept us well ...
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“Symonds & Reading were recommended to me through a friend, I ......”

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Jan 29,2014
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By: 'Joanne'
Jan 29,2014
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Symonds & Reading were recommended to me through a friend, I instantly felt that I would be in good hands. The initial consultations and valuations of my property with Chris really put my mind at rest about the selling process. They were so helpful and not ...
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“The service we received from Steve, Chris, Ian, Phil, & Laura ......”

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Jan 21,2014
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By: 'Cathy'
Jan 21,2014
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The service we received from Steve, Chris, Ian, Phil, & Laura was nothing but of the highest standard. We would have no hesitation in recommending Symonds & Reading. The team worked hard on our behalf, are honest, and can be fully trusted which made selling our house ...
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Please contact the relevant Branch manager Ian Ward for Worthing or Roger Curtiss for Ferring at which point your complaint will be
escalated to one of our directors.
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