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[H1] Welcome to Burnett’s
Burnett’s is an innovative, professional and award winning Independent Estate Agents, with offices in Mayfield and Wadhurst serving the surrounding areas.
Moving home should be one of life’s most exciting journeys, but it is often a stressful one. Our ethos is to make this journey as smooth and informative as possible.I set up Burnett’s to offer the best estate agency service you will ever experience. We are striving to turn around the commonly poor reputation estate agents have. Try us risk free, as we have no tie-in on our contracts and confident in our ability to value correctly and sell your home.POur website will inform you of what we do, how we can help you achieve your move and what experiences our clients have enjoyed about our service.We are incredibly proud to have earned our Industry-wide recognised awards and entry into the Best Estate Agent Guide 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, and being rated within the top 500 Agents across the UK, for our marketing, service and results. This has made me incredibly honoured and gratified and I hope you will experience this for yourself. We look forward to supporting, guiding and getting to know you throughout the process.

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[H3] Living in the High Weald

The High Weald forms a vast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a blend of picturesque, rolling landscapes, historic market towns, charming period villages, all within close proximity to London. Known for its lush countryside, the High Weald is home to rolling hills, scenic woodlands and beautiful parks.

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[H1] Welcome to the High Weald!

Our offices and team are based in the desirable village of Mayfield and the popular market town of Wadhurst. From these two key locations, we cover a wide area spanning much of East Sussex and the western borders of Kent. Most of the properties we sell fall within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and it truly is outstanding, with acres of rolling fields and woodland, lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and historic sites to explore, all within a short drive of the coast and London.
If you are looking for the rural idyl, look no further. Our local villages, hamlets and surrounding countryside offer friendly communities, convenience and beauty.
In terms of property, the county offers such a wide variety; from period tile-hung, weatherboarded and thatched cottages, to new build developments and modern houses, to barn conversions, oast houses, and farmhouses, to country house flat conversions and development opportunities. There really is something for everyone. At Burnett’s, we know that each property is as individual as their owner and is often more than meets the eye at a casual glance.
Our staff are all based in and/or have grown up in the area, so if you are considering moving here and want to know more about our local towns and villages, please do contact us. The below links provide some key details on the towns and villages we most commonly sell properties in. This is not an exhaustive list. There are a number of smaller hamlets and rural spots in between these locations that we can’t cover individually here. We also take on properties further afield. We are only limited in how far we can reasonably travel out to accommodate viewings.
We know how to match people to properties, so register your property search with us and we will keep you updated with the latest instructions coming up in this wonderful part of the country.

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[H1] Recommended Solicitors

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It is vital that you choose the right solicitor because choosing the wrong one (often the cheapest one, or one of the ‘Conveyancing Warehouses’ in distant parts of the country) may result in your sale crashing and falling apart and most likely, it will cost you a lot more money in the long run.
We strongly recommend that you use a local firm of solicitors that are members of the Law Society, rather than a national conveyancing firm, where you just become a reference number.
We have worked with the following firms over the years and happily recommend them. Please feel free to contact them directly and ask them to provide you with a quote for their services. Please note that we do not solicit any commissions from the firms listed below.
[H3] Berry & Lamberts
11 Church Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1JA
Tel: 01892 526344
enquiries@berryandlamberts.co.uk
[H3] Hughes Solicitors
19 High Street
Heathfield
TN21 8LU
Tel: 01435 890101
www.hugheslaw.co.uk
[H3] Edkins Millward Property Lawyers
9-10 Market Street
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 2AE
Tel: 01323 888250
www.edkinsmillward.co.uk
[H3] Warners Solicitors
Bank House
Bank Street
Tonbridge
TN9 1BL
Tel: 01732 770660
enquiries@warners.law
[H3] Thomson Snell & Passmore
Heathervale House
2-4 Vale Avenue
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
TN1 1DJ
Tel: 01892 510000
www.ts-p.co.uk
[H3] Mayo Wynne Baxter
3 Bell Lane
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1JU
Tel: 0800 8494101
www.mayowynnebaxter.co.uk
[H3] Richardson Property Lawyers
Station Road
Heathfield
East Sussex
TN21 8LB
Tel: 01435 868610
Richardsonpropertylawyers.co.uk
[H3] Donaldson West
The Lodge
Eridge Road
Crowborough
East Sussex
TN6 2SL
Tel: 01892 662233
reception@dwlaw-online.com
[H3] HCB Solicitors
Pantiles Chambers
85 High Street
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1XP
Tel: 01892 553090
tunbridgewells@hcbgroup.com
[H3] Cripps
Number 22, Mount Ephraim
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN4 8AS
Tel: 01892 515 121
contact@cripps.co.uk
[H3] Buss Murton Law
Wallside House
12 Mount Ephraim Road
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
TN1 1EE
Tel: 01892 510222
www.bussmurton.co.uk
[H3] Bailey & Cogger
139 High Street
Tonbridge, Kent
TN9 1DG
Tel: 01732 353305
www.bailey-cogger.com

[H1] Useful Contacts

Whether you are selling, buying or just living locally, it is always useful to have access to recommended local tradespeople.
Below are a few local contacts that we have had dealings with in the past, which may be useful. Please note that we do not solicit any commissions from the companies listed.

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Surveyors

Nichols Surveying  – 07738 885834 | nicholsfrics@aol.comSussex Surveyors  – 07538 375685 | dgreen@sussexsurveyors.com7H Chartered Surveyors  – 07807 678596 | alec@7hsurveyors.comAndrew Marsh, EMP Surveyors – 07768 769435 | info@empsurveyors.comRutherford Residential Surveying – 07305 434935 | enquiries@rrsurveying.co.ukJames Martin Chartered Building & Party Wall Surveyor – 07974 655813 | james@jmsurveyors.comDavid Witcombe MRICS - 07962 587613 | david@witcombesurveyors.co.ukMonaco Surveyors – 01892 615080 | enquiries@monacosurveyors.co.ukAusten May Surveying Ltd  – 07807 678596 | info@austenmay.co.ukDMP Surveyors  – 01892 534455Heritage Consulting  – 07585 644907

Removals

Andy Vaters - 01435 863774 | mail@andyvaterremovals.co.ukBournes - 01892 528 271 | info@bournesmoves.comRabbett Removals - 07484 876605 | rabbettremovals@outlook.comWitham Brothers - 01424 218778 | removals@withambrothers.co.ukCrutch Bros - 01732 359043

House Clearance

Paul Lester, Clear-It - 07768 820459 | clear-it@btconnect.com

Plumbing & Heating

JJ Cates (gas safe) -07799414762 | jamiecates@hotmail.co.ukCDV Plumbing Ltd – 07458180664 | www.cdvplumbing.co.ukOakfield Plumbing & Heating - 01435 670270 | info@oakfieldheating.co.ukWells Spa Plumbing & Heating - 01892 535800 | office@wells-spa.comJK Plumbing & Heating -07973 459371 | enquiries@jkplumbingandheating.com

Builders

Tom Watters -07919 264294 | tcwatters62@gmail.comArchway builders -01435 884332 | info@archwaybuilders.co.uk

Property Maintenance

Danny Moore -07808 870580 | maintenanceandmoore@gmail.comAll Weather Property Maintenance – 0800 747 1799 | allweatherproperty@outlook.com

Cleaners

Sussex Clean Freaks – 07904 769702 | www.sussexcleanfreaks.co.ukThe Cousins Cleaning Company – 07837 901070 | thecousinscleaningcompany@yahoo.com

Chimney Sweeps

Paul Ottaway -07860 266520 | paulottawaydecor@btinternet.com

Landscaping

Accurate Landscaping -07542 849882Heritage Landscapes – 07775 687636

Lawn Maintenance

Organic Lawn -01959 564644 | organiclawntreatments@gmail.com

Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs

Homwood Leisure -01424 883352 | trevor@homewoodleisure.co.uk

Pest Control, Damp, and Timber Specialists

Sankeys -01825 763159 | sales@d-sankey.co.ukProkil -01892 7263136 | tunbridgewells@prokil.co.ukGullivers -01959 524 966

Sash Window replacement & refurbishment

Graham May -07968 2124494 | info@sashwindowheritage.co.uk

Stone Restoration

Shine Master -07773607421

Bath resurfacing

Southern Bath Resurfacing -07768 771485 | sbr.chris@hotmail.co.uk

Structural Surveyor and Engineer

Paul Molineux Associates -07860 472172 | info@paulmolineux.co.ukVKHP -01892 521841 | tw@vkhp.co.ukMonson Engineering -01892 601370 | enquiries@monson.co.uk

Mortgage Brokers

John and Louise at Florence mortgages -07867 308049 | 07917 197340Josh Johnston at Four Nations Mortgages -07493 082529

Property Search Agents

Colin Mckenzie -01435 866 988Fiona Penny -07493 082529Tim Page Ratcliffe -07592 107524

Architects

Karenna Wilford Architects Ltd -01435 872455 | info@karennawilfordarchitects.comRichardson Architecture Ltd -01323 848781 | www.rich-arch.co.ukStephen Langer Architects -01892 524555 | admin@stephenlanger.co.ukJohn Bullock Design -01892 524555 | enquiries@johnbullockdesign.com

Electricians

Ian Schwartz - 07989 408004Paul Goodchild - 07815 588737Paul Goodchild - 07917 778 474

[H1] Buying

Whether you are upsizing, downsizing, moving area, buying your first home, looking for an investment or for a loved one, you will have the support, knowledge and experience of our team by your side. We believe in being transparent and honest and here to support throughout the whole process. We have excellent local knowledge of our property market and our properties positively driving our key reasons for success.
We aim to provide you with as much information as possible prior to your viewing. Burnett’s provides high quality property details with floor plans, comprehensive property descriptions and professional-grade photography. We further utilise Google Maps and Google Street, which displays the exact location and informs one of the surrounding neighbourhood.
Buying a property can be daunting and we are here to provide guidance and advice to make the process easier. Our staff are all friendly and local to the area we cover, so please do speak to us if you want any information about our properties or where they are based. Please also refer to our useful Areas page, which provides some key information about our local towns and villages.
If you’re interested in moving, but unsure of exactly what you want in a property, whether that’s layout, location or accessibility and require advice, we can provide a more personal description of our properties. Please feel welcome to speak with us about your requirements to help tailor your property requirements and filter together what will or will not suit your needs.
We want to help you make informed decisions and remove some of the stress of buying a property. We are on hand to guide you through all the pits and falls of buying. Do take a look at our Buying Process page, which guides you through the stages of buying a property.
Our offices are open 9.00am-6pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am-4pm Saturdays. Sundays by appointment.

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For your peace of mind, we have undertaken industry specific qualifications which make us the only Trading Standards Qualified Estate Agents in our area, along with our full membership of the National Association of Residential Estate Agents (NAEA) Propertymark and The Property Ombudsman (TPO), this ensures you receive a leading service backed by expert knowledge of current legislation.

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Burnett's Buying process

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[H1] Buying Process

Buying a property can be a complicated process. Whether you are experienced or a first-time buyer, we can help you secure the home of your dreams … or help you take that all-important first-step on the property ladder.
This step-by-step guide has been designed to help you through the process of buying property.

[H2] Getting your finances in order

If you require a mortgage to purchase, it’s a good idea to get your mortgage agreed in principle as early as possible. This will confirm how much money you will have to fund the purchase, which will ultimately influence your property search. We can recommend a number of Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs) who will be able to advise and assist in finding you the most suitable mortgage. Most IFAs will not charge unless and until you instruct them to organise the mortgage for you, which you don’t need to do until you find a property you want to buy.If you need to sell a property in order to purchase, it is a good idea to at least get an updated valuation to find out what you might expect to get for it and have the property prepared for marketing (i.e. have photos/plans/EPCs carried out). Ideally your property should go on the market prior to viewing other properties and some vendors will not accept viewings from people who are not on the market themselves. Most vendors will not accept an offer until you are in a “proceedable” position yourself. If you are local to our offices, we would be delighted to assist with this and please call us to discuss further.Remember, you will likely be requested to put a 10% cash deposit down on exchange of contracts, so will need to have 10% of the purchase price ready in your account in addition to any money you are borrowing or require from a related sale.

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You’ve arranged your Mortgage Agreement in Principle and you know what you’re looking for. Now the fun really starts and it's time to get out there and find your new home!We’re available to make appointments or show you around at times to suit you. Drop in or call anytime from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday; 9am to 4pm Saturdays; Sundays by appointment.Sadly, it is rare for people to find the absolute perfect property that ticks every one of their boxes. After all, there will only be a finite amount of properties available in any one area at any one time. You need to decide whether you are prepared to compromise on any of your search criteria or if you are prepared to hold out for something that comes close to if not provides the whole package. It might be worth making a list of your requirements and putting their importance in order, which sometimes helps you widen your search or consider properties that perhaps you hadn’t before. We can help by discussing our available properties with you and pointing out what they do or don’t have and whether there are possible ways around getting what you want.

[H2] Submitting an offer

Once you’ve found your perfect property, you need to put an offer forward to the seller via the estate agent. You may need to demonstrate that you are able to proceed (e.g. provide evidence of your mortgage agreement in principle or bank statement showing sufficient funds and/or details of any chain behind you).It is best to notify us as early as possible if your offer is subject to any conditions, for example, if you have a certain timeframe you need to stick to; if your offer is subject to survey; or if you want any particular items left at the property as part of the sale.As soon as the vendors have had an opportunity to consider your offer, we will notify you as to whether they are accepting, rejecting or proposing a counter offer. Negotiations will take place until either a sale is agreed or either party withdraws from negotiations.Remember any offer is subject to contracts being signed and exchanged. Until such time as exchange takes place there are no legal obligations on either side.

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Once your offer has been accepted, it’s all action stations! We will need to take some additional details from you in order to get the ball rolling. Firstly, we need to carry out some checks under Anti-Money Laundering (AML) legislation. We use an external company to carry out these checks, for which there is a charge of £24 per person. We need to carry out the checks on each individual in whose name(s) the property is going to be purchased. You will be sent a link to perform a facial recognition and passport/driving licence check. If you struggle to complete these, please let us know and we will assist. We will also need to obtain proof of your funding (e.g. mortgage agreement in principle and/or bank statements and/or confirmation from your agent regarding the status of the related sale of your property).

[H2] Appointing a solicitor

You will need to appoint a solicitor to handle the legal side of your purchase. We have a selection of tried and tested solicitors that we can recommend. It is important to instruct a solicitor that has a good reputation and is communicative. If possible, avoid online conveyancing firms where you are not allocated a specific representative. Unless you pick a particularly pro-active solicitor, you may need to chase them on a regular basis to find out how the sale is progressing and what they are waiting on. It is a good idea to instruct a solicitor who has knowledge of the area you are purchasing in.Appointing a Solicitor

[H2] Sale Agreed

Once both parties have agreed on the level of offer, compliance checks have been carried out and solicitors instructed, the sale is officially agreed and it is usually at this point that the property is marked “under offer” or “sold subject to contract”. We will now issue a Memorandum of Sale to the buyers, sellers and both solicitors, confirming the details of the sale, to ensure everyone is on the same page.

[H2] Surveys and Mortgage Valuation

As soon as possible, where a mortgage is required, you should instruct your lender or broker to begin the mortgage application process. In the majority of cases, this will involve a surveyor carrying out a mortgage valuation on the property. Lenders have become far more particular in their lending criteria in the last few years and the process for approving a mortgage application has become more lengthy in many cases. It is best therefore to instruct your lender as soon as possible.In addition to the mortgage valuation, you may also want to instruct a building survey on the property you are purchasing. This is not a legal requirement, but your solicitor will recommend it and most lenders will also require it. There are three levels of building survey, depending on what you require. We can recommend local surveyors with whom you can discuss the different options so that you can decide what is the right level of survey for your purchase. The survey will involve a qualified surveyor inspecting the property and providing you with a report on their findings. They may recommend further follow up surveys by more specialised trades people such as electricians, plumbers, roofers, drainage experts, timber and damp experts etc, depending on the type of property and whether they think those areas might need attention. It is important to discuss the findings of the survey with your solicitor and estate agent. They can come across as quite daunting at first glance, particularly if you have not bought a property before. If major issues are raised in the survey, you will have to decide whether you still want to continue with the purchase or whether you want to negotiate money off or place conditions on the sale (e.g. that the vendor fixes certain items).Local Surveyors

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