Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Independent Estate Agent in Chichester
Established in 1991, Hancock & Partners is one of Chichester's longest-standing independent estate agencies. Our team of dedicated professionals brings over 100 years of combined experience in residential sales, lettings, and property management. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, honest guidance, and expert local market knowledge to buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants across West Sussex and Hampshire. Our deep-rooted community connections and commitment to continuous professional development ensure we provide tailored solutions that meet our clients' evolving needs.With a proven track record of successful transactions and consistently positive client feedback, we maintain our reputation as trusted property experts through transparency, responsiveness, and a client-centric approach. Our affiliation with leading industry bodies including ARLA Propertymark and The Property Ombudsman underscores our adherence to the highest professional standards.
Services
Property Sales
Lettings
Property Management
Valuations
New Homes
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined property market experience in Chichester
- Our team provides unrivalled local market knowledge and insights
- We maintain a proven track record of successful property transactions
- Our property experts deliver exceptional customer service and communication
- We operate with full transparency and professional accountability
Associations and certifications
- ARLA Propertymark
- NAEA Propertymark
- The Property Ombudsman
- Deposit Protection Service
What people say
Exceptional customer service
Smooth transactions
Friendly and helpful team
Proactive approach
Reliable property management
Services
Property Sales
Our specialist sales team facilitates property transactions with expert local market knowledge. We offer comprehensive marketing strategies, accurate valuations, and dedicated client support throughout the selling process. Our Chichester-based agents ensure smooth completions through effective communication and professional negotiation.
Lettings
We connect landlords with suitable tenants through rigorous referencing processes and targeted marketing campaigns. Our lettings service includes property presentation advice, rental valuation, and compliance with current legislation. Our local expertise ensures optimal rental returns for property owners.
Property Management
Our comprehensive property management service covers maintenance coordination, tenant communication, and regulatory compliance. We provide proactive solutions for property upkeep and issue resolution, ensuring landlords receive reliable returns while maintaining tenant satisfaction across West Sussex.
Valuations
We offer accurate property valuations based on extensive local market analysis. Our experienced agents combine current sales data with property-specific insights to provide realistic pricing guidance. This service helps clients make informed decisions about buying, selling, or renting residential properties.
New Homes
Our new homes service connects buyers with modern residential developments across Chichester and surrounding areas. We provide detailed information about upcoming projects, assist with reservations, and facilitate transactions for both first-time buyers and property investors seeking contemporary housing solutions.
People
Richard Hancock
Founding Director
With a career spanning decades in Chichester's property market, Richard established Hancock & Partners in 1991. He maintains industry leadership through continuous professional development and regulatory compliance, ensuring the agency upholds the highest standards in property services.
Sam Love
Managing Director
Sam brings extensive local market expertise to her leadership role, having joined the company in 2010. Her comprehensive understanding of residential sales and lettings informs strategic decisions, while her sailing background reflects our connection to the South Coast's lifestyle offerings.
Simone Procter
Lettings Manager
As a Chichester native with 15 years' local lettings experience, Simone combines market knowledge with exceptional client service. She leads our lettings department with a friendly approach that ensures both landlords and tenants receive tailored property solutions.
Joel Cross
Branch Manager
Joel offers dedicated property guidance with over a decade of Chichester agency experience. His honest approach and commitment to client support have earned consistent positive feedback from buyers and sellers navigating the local property market.
Louise Clack
Head of Property Management
Louise oversees our property management services with expertise developed through diverse industry roles. Her background in editorial work complements property management, ensuring clear communication between landlords and tenants while maintaining regulatory compliance across our managed portfolio.
Questions
What property services do you offer in Chichester?
We provide residential sales, lettings, property management, valuations, and new home services across Chichester and West Sussex.
How long have you operated in the local property market?
Hancock and Partners has served Chichester's property market since 1991 with over 100 years combined experience among our team.
Which areas do you cover beyond Chichester?
We operate throughout West Sussex and Hampshire, including Bognor Regis, Emsworth, Midhurst, and Aldwick.
What landlord fees apply for property management?
Our property management fees are competitive and include maintenance coordination, tenant communication, and regulatory compliance services.
How does your property valuation process work?
We combine local market analysis with property-specific factors to provide accurate, realistic valuations for sales or rentals.
Are you affiliated with property industry bodies?
We are accredited by ARLA Propertymark, NAEA Propertymark, The Property Ombudsman, and Deposit Protection Service.
