Stride & Son Estate Agency

Fantastic experience: We couldn't have asked for better support from Stride & Sons throughout the sale of our property. They came highly recommended by several local people, all of whom described them as the best estate agents in the area, and our experience certainly lived up to that reputation. Our property was far from a straightforward sale. As a Grade II listed building requiring extensive renovation, it appealed to a smaller pool of buyers, and the process ultimately took just over a year. Throughout that time, the team at Stride & Sons remained patient and professional. Their advice was always thoughtful and clearly focused on achieving the best outcome for us, rather than simply pushing for a quick sale. We always felt they were acting in our best interests, providing honest guidance and realistic expectations at every stage of the process. We are extremely grateful for their support and would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone looking to sell their home. Edit: it was notable that their contract was a straightforward and simple two-page document (this was in stark contrast to one other particular estate agent we considered whose contract contained a jaw-dropping number of unfair clauses that you are guided to avoid).

Fantastic experience: Recently sold a flat using Strides and although it proved to be a very difficult market they were successful in finding a buyer and very helpful and professional through out the process would highly recommend the whole management team.

Fantastic experience: Recently purchased a house listed by Stride and Sons and all moved in. Stride and sons were professional throughout and was flexible with viewings times and kept us updated with updates throughout the process. Would highly recommended :)

Fantastic experience: Stride & Son had already successfully sold my in-laws' property, and so when we decided to sell our own property, they were our first port of call. They guided us to the best sale price, and were always on hand to answer all our questions. The staff in the South Street office were professional, polite and always happy to help. The whole process was made a lot less stressful because of Strides and we were delighted at how smoothly our sale went through. We are very happy to recommend the whole team.

Fantastic experience: In the second house sale within 3 years, we again chose Strides because of the excellent advice we had been given previously. In a very difficult market, Strides delivered difficult advice on pricing very professionally and, with some tenacity, got us over the line. Thank you to you all for your help and patience.

Fantastic experience: We have sold property this year using Strides, Chichester as our estate agent. We have found Strides to offer a first class service, being totally professional, friendly and always going that extra mile to help. Both my wife and I have been particularly impressed by the prompt response we have received at all times. I would recommend Strides to anyone wishing to sell their home!

Fantastic experience: As a first-time buyer who had recently started renting in Chichester, I began exploring what was on the market and was fortunate to be supported by Nigel at Stride & Son. I genuinely cannot recommend him highly enough. He is kind, approachable, and extremely professional. Nigel guided me through several viewings and helped me reach the point of having an offer accepted. The property was a probate sale with the family based in the US, which meant communication was slower at times, but Nigel was proactive, responsive, and worked hard to keep everything moving in a timely manner. Unfortunately, the purchase ultimately fell through due to changes in my own circumstances. That said, the experience working with Nigel was nothing but positive, and I would not hesitate to work with him again in the future. Sometimes things don’t go to plan, but had it proceeded, I would have felt completely confident continuing the journey with Nigel and the team at Stride & Son. Thank you, Nigel, for your support and professionalism throughout.

Fantastic experience: We recently purchased our home through Stride & Son and had a great experience with Nigel and Richard. They were professional, helpful, and kept us updated throughout the entire process. Their clear communication and knowledge made everything run smoothly. We’re really pleased with the service and would happily recommend them.

Fantastic experience: A friendly and efficient service, especially as our sale was in unusual circumstances. We achieved the asking price. The Striders were more than willing to do that bit extra for us! Recommended.

Fantastic experience: Amazing saleroom in a stunning location, the staff were all super accommodating & helped me load up my van. They have an amazing assortment of items in their sales so definitely worth keeping an eye on for some bargains!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Stride and Son. Tom, Nigel and the team were so helpful with our complicated purchase. From start to finish, their professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail set them apart. We felt confident and supported throughout, and they went above and beyond to meet our needs. We would highly recommend Stride and Son to anyone looking for a reliable and dedicated estate agent. Truly a 5-star experience!

Fantastic experience: I am pleased to recommend Stride and Son as one of the best agents in the Chichester area. They handled the sale of my unique property with the utmost sensitivity and professionalism . I had been there for 26 years. Thank you Tom, Nigel, Gillian and the entire team. What an outfit!!!

Fantastic experience: We couldn't fault the professionalism and speed of responses that we received from Stride & Son on our recent house purchase. They were always helpful and quick to arrange the first and later viewings, despite some of them being at short notice or at difficult times. They have also stayed in touch after completion to help with later enquiries. We recommend them highly and would certainly use their services in the future. It is rare to find such a personal service in this field.

Positive experience: Stride and Son have been really helpful and we were confident of their abilities from the get go. They did exactly what they said they would and the outcome was just what we wanted.

Fantastic experience: Very pleased, Stride kept us informed throughout the process, they were also very kind, relatable and professional, I highly recommend. Thank you.

Fantastic experience: Stride & Son Estate Agency, were wonderful throughout the whole of the selling/buying process. As usual with the English legal system we encountered a number of problems but Richard and his Team managed to resolve everything and we completed on time. I can highly recommend Strides to look after you whether you are buying or selling.

Fantastic experience: I have been very satisfied with Stride &Sons and would highly recommend them to all my friends and any one wanting a sincere estate agent. I was so impressed with all communication and emails which were dealt with immediately and professionally. Thank you Richard ,Nigel and the girls in office Kind regards James Oatley

Fantastic experience: We recently purchased a house and Stride & Son were the agent. They were professional, friendly and very helpful throughout, and played a big part in speeding the process along and making sure things went smoothly. I'd highly recommend the team at Stride.

Fantastic experience: Excellent service from Stride and Son. I have no hesitation in recommending them. They advised us well , sold the property promptly and kept us updated all the way. Very professional company.

Fantastic experience: It was great to have the team at Stride and Son sell a property for us. No problems at all, and would definitely use them again.

Fantastic experience: Very helpful people. Excellent auctioneers. Recommended.

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Stride & Son. We have used them twice recently and found them professional, efficient and very friendly. They went above and beyond trying to help us with any matters that arose and were a pleasure to deal with.

Fantastic experience: Strides just made the whole process straightforward - thank you!

Fantastic experience: I recently purchased a property through S&S and they were amazing! From the viewing through to completion they were communicative, responsive, approachable and clearly very knowledgable. I have already recommended Stride & Son to several people!

Fantastic experience: Susie, Richard and Nigel have given me great support through my purchase. Very responsive with answers to questions and proactively chasing the relevant parties. The purchase happened in a timely manner largely due to their input.

Fantastic experience: 5 star service from a professional, efficient, knowledgeable and very helpful team!!! I used stride & sons for my recent sale and purchase. They were fabulous from start to finish and we could not fault them. Special mention to Richard who worked tirelessly to get us over the finishing line. I would happily recommend the stride team to all family friend and colleagues. Thank you so much!

Fantastic experience: Excellent from start to completion, would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Really pleased with their service and diligence in what was quite a complicated process. Some stops and starts, out of everyone’s hands, but I would use again, most definitely.

Fantastic experience: I was delighted with the service and respect that I received from the whole Estate Agency team at Stride & Son, such a relief after a shocking and disrespectful attitude shown by their auction manager just a few months ago (his dismissive behaviour made me think twice about trusting my house to the Estate Agency team, but gladly all the Estate Agency side of Stride & Son that I dealt with were very extremely professional and considerate. I both sold my old house through Stride & Son and I bought my new property through them. We had one very small glitch with the property that I bought which was swiftly and very professionally resolved. The couple who bought my house also asked me to pass on their thanks to the team, they said that they had been very impressed by the service that they had received as viewers to the property and as buyers.

Fantastic experience: great service..will continue to use it

Fantastic experience: I had to put pen to paper (finger to keyboard) and give my praise to Strides, a professional company through and through. How refreshing. Special thanks to Jenny, who goes the mile to facilitate and was a pleasure to deal with. As a dealer, we do not always get the backing needed from auction houses. Strides are an exception! Highly recommended; just don't bid against me! : )

Fantastic experience: A very professional auction, polite and very experienced staff with a great deal of knowledge

Fantastic experience: As sellers we had some less than pleasurable experience with another agent and moved to Stride&Son. We have now experienced responsiveness, speed, effectiveness and courtesy. A purchaser found quickly and sale completed without a hitch. You can’t ask for more and we are purring contentedly. Thank you to all involved.

Fantastic experience: Strides are one of the best auction houses in the country,great staff extremly helpful,i live on the isle of wight so cant view or pick up,i ask for descriptions of items and there aways 100% accurate,i get a courier to pick up my items,always arrives in perfect condition,so if you have any doubts you shouldent,only buy from the best that way youll know youll be treated extremly well,5 star all the way +++++

Fantastic experience: The whole team at Stride &Son Chichester were absolutely first class. We were buying and were shown properties in a very professional way - viewing appointments were easily and quickly fixed for us. Once our offer on a property was accepted Richard seemed to be the only person in the county who knew what was going on. His diligence in keeping tabs on everything was so good - giving us regular and carefully considered reports on progress. I cannot recommend this team too highly - their professionalism helped effect a quick sale and kept us sane. They work very well together and were always effortlessly helpful, charming and knowledgeable. We always felt centre stage in their considerations and were very well looked after.

Fantastic experience: As the buyer, I recognise Stride & Son is obliged to act for their primary client, the seller. This they did according to expectation, whilst providing a dynamic conduit for communication between buyer and seller. Our transaction was not altogether simple, but Tom Prower and his staff acted to the best of their ability to achieve a successful close. I would recommend Stride & Son to sellers of country homes.

Fantastic experience: Excellent, professional and helpful from start to finish. They were incredibly responsive and communication was swift. A special thank you to Richard for being so helpful. I would highly recommend Stride and Sons.

Fantastic experience: Excellent, professional and friendly service as always. Thank you to everyone at Strides auction house for being so kind and looking after our goods until we were able to collect them.

Positive experience: Helfpul and proactive estate agency

Fantastic experience: Excellent service from start to finish. Went out of their way to keep buyers happy and get to completion quickly. Special thanks to Gillian Kennett who was extremely helpful arranging repairs and cleaning services at the last minute. Thank you.

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Stride and Son to anyone looking to sell. They were all extremely helpful and easy to deal with throughout the process. Thanks again.

Negative experience: Nah, don't bother with this lot. They speak like public school kids but will try and force a bad deal. They are all for gazumping as we were told by them. Do you home work at not bother with them.

Fantastic experience: Bought a place through Strides and Richard did well in keeping the transaction going through to completion without a hitch

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended. Everyone at Stride was really helpful and a pleasure to deal with. They made the purchase really smooth and easy.

Fantastic experience: Really nice team of people, very professional and knowledgeable

Fantastic experience: Nice auction house. Usually a good selection of stuff.

Fantastic experience: We have sold 2 properties through Stride which belonged to my late parents in law. To say the sales were challenging doesn’t adequately reflect the scale of the complications which came at every turn. Throughout the entire 2 year process Tom has been unflappable, professional and unfailingly courteous to all the parties involved. He has had good relations with all the solicitors and chased when needed and he always provided good advice, bringing solutions to every set back. Indeed, every person at Stride HQ has been willing to go the extra mile to get these properties sold so we can move on with our lives. The auction department were also wonderful, helpful and efficient. Peter was a joy to deal with. I can’t recommend them highly enough.

Fantastic experience: After realising the mortgage on our house in West Sussex was due to increase by £1,100 a month come August, we decided in the previous January 2023 that we should try to sell and move to Scotland. Due to the differences in systems for buying houses in Scotland, we needed to be swift in getting our house on the market and securing a sale. In strides Stride and Son to make all our non-bankruptcy dreams come true! We called to arrange a viewing, explained the situation and they got to work immediately. Nick (who we knew from a previous valuation) returned to our property and gave us intelligent, meaningful advice and a fair valuation for the situation (i.e. quick sale), and the rest of the staff got to work arranging photos, EPC, advert....everything in super quick time. Our house was on the market straight away, and the viewings came flooding in, all handled beautifully by Tricia, Nick and Jeanne. Other shining stars in the process were Tom, Susie, Gillian and Richard. Always ready to answer the phone with a smile, some friendly banter and most importantly: action and responses! The sale was quite complicated due to the nature of the property, but all the staff at Stride went the extra mile to help things to go as smoothly as possible. Their knowledge, advice, tenacity and general all-round loveliness really helped with the stress of moving. I spoke to the buyers of our house, and they said Stride were brilliant to deal with from a purchasers standpoint also. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to sell a house in the Chichester area. They've got about a million years of experience between them, and if you listen to their advice you will not be disappointed!

Fantastic experience: Stride were very helpful with our search and purchase recently. Susie is great with sales progression and always updated when needed. Dreams come true for the vendor and us!!!

Fantastic experience: We have recently used two local firms of estate agents, and this has really emphasised for us how important it is to choose a good one. I cannot recommend Stride and Sons highly enough. We had a fairly complicated sale as we had to work to a very specific timetable, at a time when the housing market was becoming uncertain. Throughout the process the team at Strides were able to offer us advice that turned out to be excellent. They were incredibly responsive, their communication was swift, and they were very patient. They definitely went the extra mile, not just with their checking of details, but also with the way in which they maintained close contact with our eventual buyer and at least two sets of solicitors. What also impressed us was the personal touch. One member of Stride's team was our main point of contact, and we were able to build a trusting relationship with her over several months. However, there was a sense of a team working together, and when our main contact was not available there was always somebody else to talk to who seemed to know what was going on. You also got a sense that this was a local family firm that really knew the local conditions. We will recommend this firm to friends and family, and will definitely use them again should we decide to move again.

Fantastic experience: Stride and Sons were amazingly efficient and effective when trying to sell my mother's small rural cottage. The property was a difficult mix of a relatively unmodernised terraced property along with a large and well maintained garden that was 100+ metres behind the cottage. Strides seem to excel at selling these more "quirky" properties and they gave us excellent advice and guidance.

Fantastic experience: Strides provided an excellent service selling my family's house. They were very professional and assiduous in keeping me informed of every detail of the process. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: We chose Strides because they have been very helpful before, and no change there. Friendly and helpful, and easy to work with. So pleased we went through them again.

Fantastic experience: Great staff ...wonderful stuff ...a rare genuine saleroom

Fantastic experience: Very professional. Nice job on scratches on my car. Reasonable prices.

Fantastic experience: Excellent transaction - thank you very much.02/02/2023

Fantastic experience: Strides Estate Agents were friendly, helpful and professional - they found us seven offers in the first week, three above the asking price. They were always happy to help. Glad we chose them.

Fantastic experience: Stride and Son Estate Agents recently handled the sale of my mother’s house in Bosham. The team are professional, friendly and respond promptly to calls and emails. As is the case with many house sales, issues crop up along the way, but these were dealt with through discussion with all parties and suitably resolved in a timely manner. I highly recommend Stride and Son to anyone selling their property in the Chichester area.

Positive experience: Friendly staff and efficient when collecting goods. Reasonably priced.

Fantastic experience: A very good auction house, by far the best and fairest in Chichester, and I speak as an ex auctioneer, was once in the 70s manager of Wyatts in Chichester. Professional, knowledge and honest and with excellent knowledge. And a very friendly staff.John

Fantastic experience: Bought a shelf's worth of books at auction from this firm. Very friendly indeed and good packing - wouldn't hesitate to buy from again!

Fantastic experience: I write to commend Stride & Sons for their fast & professional service following my successful purchase of a Georgian compass in their auction finishing on Friday 7th October. Their invoice for the item was sent via email the next day but on receipt there was no provision for its postage cost so I rang their office & spoke to a female member of staff. She promised that I would receive an amended invoice before she finished for the day. It duly arrived mid afternoon so I was able to make payment the same day. On the Monday I received a further text advising that the item would be posted on Tuesday via Royal Mail Special Delivery & it was duly received the next day. Receipt of an auction item within 3 days of payment is amazing! Over the last 6 years I have bought from over 40 different auctioneers & have never received a lot so quickly & on several occasions have had to wait up to a fortnight or more for delivery. It has been great to deal with such a professional auction house! Highly Recommended! Many Thanks!

Fantastic experience: I would recommend anyone sell their house through stride. The team are friendly, efficient and thorough. So good to work with people who are not only supportive but keep you in the loop every step of the way.

Fantastic experience: We couldn't have been happier with the great service we received from Stride & Son estate agency. The team instilled trust from the outset and always gave excellent advice. They were always enthusiastic, proactive and re-assuring. We are delighted that we appointed them.

Fantastic experience: I have been delighted and very impressed by Richard Donaldson and the whole team at Strides. I am now the proud owner of my dream house thanks to their first rate service, competence and friendliness. Thank you all. Jo Mansell

Fantastic experience: We recently had a difficult sale & purchase. Although they were not our agent for the sale, only for the purchase they were amazing in sorting things out. Gave us up to date information on how our sale and purchase were going. Sorting out difficulties we faced. Cannot praise the office team enough for their efficiency, responsiveness, excellent service, and more importantly, treating us as very valued customers.

Fantastic experience: Forgetting for a moment what lot I purchased from Stride & Son. I bought it some weeks ago and collected it on 13/09/22. The auction house didn’t open until 09:00 hrs. I had travelled for over 4 hours and arrived about 08:35 hrs. I could see there was activity inside and I enquired with a young man if it was possible to pick my lot up. He couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating even though they weren’t officially open and he was busy with other matters. May seem small but customer service is always important and what I remember most! The lot I bought was excellent as well!

Fantastic experience: My favourite auction house by far. Extremely friendly staff. Always interesting lots on offer.

Fantastic experience: Very helpful and friendly

Fantastic experience: At last a different estate agent - we received stunning individual attention from every member of the team who genuinely cared about our sale. We felt valued and listened to throughout the process - Stride and Son are the opposite of the usual conveyor belt estate agent, and most importantly achieved a great price for us. In a world of sharks they are the dolphins.

Fantastic experience: Great, friendly service from everyone at the saleroom. They stored my purchase safely for me and then, when I arrived to collect and found it was much larger than I thought (due to frame), helped me pack it and let me leave it with them for the afternoon whilst I visited the local gallery. All this when they were obviously incredibly busy. Thank you!

Negative experience: As a management for strides very unhappy about cars that dont have anything to with this area are parking in my space why dont you give out permits to residents who have vehicalsthat live here its a disgrace that you havent thought this through typical management company

Fantastic experience: I cannot praise Strides too highly, their excellent service was way above expectations which helped to make easier what was for us a difficult sale. A pleasure to do business with, something not often said about estate agents! Thank you Nick, Tom and Gillian especially.

Fantastic experience: Strides dealt with the sale of my late mother's house and despite various difficulties - including a sale which fell through at the last minute - they were absolutely brilliant. Friendly, supportive and positive during the difficulties (which were no fault of Strides), reliable and wholly professional - I am so grateful to them for being there and for everything they did to facilitate what turned out to be a protracted sale. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Service of the highest standard - highly recommended. Great communication, the team always making themselves readily available when needed

Positive experience: Purchased a property through this company. Staff were always helpful and always got back to us with responses to any queries and had a friendly, helpful attitude.

Fantastic experience: We bought our house in central Chichester through Stride & Son in September 2021. From our first viewing your agents were a pleasure to deal with and couldn't have been more helpful. You chased people when they needed chasing and followed up on any loose ends. The whole experience was excellent!

Fantastic experience: Considerate and effective. Thank you.

Fantastic experience: I recently sold my family home of over fifty years in East Dean through Strides and have nothing but praise for them. It was a slow and tricky sale, through no fault of Strides, with problems at the bottom of the chain. I was determined to get a buyer who would actually live in the village - Strides supported me throughout a lengthy sale process, always respected my wishes and gave me excellent advice, which achieved the outcome I desired.

Positive experience: Great auction service and a good result in the auction I entered

Fantastic experience: Very helpful and informative and a great knowledge on everything you could wish for. Everyone made me welcome when I visited them with my articles I wanted to auction

Fantastic experience: Very friendly and helpful customer service! Helped with packing at a very fair price. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Top auction

Fantastic experience: Very professional yet very friendly. Although most of my bits and pieces were not for the sale room they were pleased to advise me where to take them.

Fantastic experience: Great shop lots of equipment including airsoft, air guns, rifles and shotguns. They have cleaning and maintenance items too.

Fantastic experience: Very helpful

Fantastic experience: A great auction room always very helpful

Fantastic experience: excellent service

Positive experience: Good auctioneers with a professional approach and some humour. As always with this industry nowadays, the fees are too high.

Negative experience: Terrible place. Their response to my review is typical. Arrogant beyond belief + inaccurate. Management act as though they are doing you a favour by selling you stuff + taking your money! Not a clue on customer service. I dealt with them very regularly for a while so I know. Worst auction house I have dealt with.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic old school auction house.bought several lots online and collection was easy and the staff are superb nothing to much trouble i would highly recommend.

Positive experience: Not bad prices. Staff are very friendly. But 20% commission is steep. .. A nice auction many choices of antiques. 4 stars feom us

Fantastic experience: Very helpful and willing staff, thank you for a great service. Monica Butler, Star of the Show! Give the girl a payrise please......... she gives Rolls Royce service! Thank you again!

Fantastic experience: Always a joy to attend the auctions here. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Always helpful too, whether you're an old hack or a newbie you will not be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: I have just purchased a new property in Bosham through Stride and Son, they were extremity professional and easy to deal with from the outset. A great company an I would recommend them to anyone!

Positive experience: Less to offer than recent years.

Positive experience: Good and helpful

Positive experience: Very Good auction... prices a little high, but professional and good service every time

Fantastic experience: Excellent customer service and a joy to buy from at auction.

Fantastic experience: Very helpful staff. Not much of parking around auction house. Lucky to have parked in the council car park (not free) nearby.