Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Estate Agents in Winlaton
Established in 2015 by Emma Mansell, Living Local Homes is an award-winning, independently owned estate agency based in Winlaton, Tyne and Wear. Our team of local experts brings over 70 years of combined experience in residential sales, lettings, and mortgage advice, serving communities across Blaydon, Rowlands Gill, and surrounding areas. We prioritise honest, jargon-free service, leveraging deep local market knowledge to deliver tailored solutions for buyers, sellers, and landlords. Recognised annually for excellence, we offer professional photography, floorplans, and video tours to enhance property marketing.Our commitment to transparency extends to compliance with PRS schemes and CMP certification, ensuring clients receive reliable, ethical guidance. With a focus on community connections, we provide 24/7 support during transactions and maintain partnerships with trusted conveyancers and mortgage advisors to streamline the moving process. Our office in Winlaton village reflects our dedication to serving local needs while maintaining national standards of professionalism.
Services
Residential Sales
Residential Lettings
Auction Services
Mortgage Advice
Conveyancing
EPCs
Property Valuations
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of combined local estate agency experience.
- Our team provides tailored property marketing with professional photography and floorplans.
- We guarantee transparent, jargon-free advice on sales and lettings.
- We maintain partnerships with trusted conveyancers and mortgage advisors.
- We are CMP certified and members of a PRS scheme for compliance assurance.
Associations and certifications
- CMP
- PRS
What people say
Excellent customer service
Smooth process
Knowledgeable friendly staff
Quick tenant placements
Fantastic selling skills
Services
Residential Sales
We provide comprehensive residential sales services, including free valuations, professional photography, and floorplans. Our team negotiates offers and manages transactions to ensure stress-free completions. With local market expertise, we market properties across Tyne and Wear, leveraging online platforms and auction options to maximise exposure and achieve optimal prices for sellers.
Residential Lettings
Our lettings service includes tenant referencing, compliance management, and rent collection. We offer flexible service levels tailored to landlords' needs, ensuring properties are let quickly to reliable tenants. Regular updates and transparent communication help landlords maintain profitable investments while adhering to evolving legislative requirements in the Tyne and Wear area.
Auction Services
We facilitate property sales through modern auction methods with 0% agency fees. Our team advises on auction suitability, prepares marketing materials, and manages the sales process from instruction to completion. This service provides a fast, transparent alternative for sellers seeking guaranteed timelines and competitive bidding environments across our service regions.
Mortgage Advice
Partnering with First Finance Group, we offer expert mortgage advice covering 90+ lenders and 12,000 products. Our advisors explain options clearly, handle applications, and recommend suitable protection plans. This service helps clients secure competitive rates and navigate the mortgage process seamlessly, whether purchasing a first home or investment property.
Conveyancing
We collaborate with local conveyancers to ensure smooth property transactions. Our partners handle legal processes including contracts, title transfers, and completion formalities. This service guarantees efficient, compliant conveyancing for buyers and sellers, supported by experienced professionals familiar with regional property regulations and transactional requirements.
People
Emma Mansell
Owner and Managing Director
Emma Mansell founded Living Local Homes in 2015 after graduating in Business and Economics from Newcastle University. With extensive experience in leading property businesses and deep roots in Winlaton, she combines professional expertise with local knowledge to deliver exceptional service.
Lorraine Blacklock
Valuer and Negotiator
Lorraine Blacklock has been with Living Local Homes since 2015, leveraging lifelong local knowledge to assist clients. Transitioning from sales negotiator to valuer, she specialises in providing accurate property assessments and personalised support throughout the moving journey.
Laura English
Sales and Lettings Negotiator
Laura English joined Living Local Homes in 2017, bringing comprehensive local market expertise. As a sales and lettings negotiator, she offers friendly, professional guidance to clients buying, selling, or renting properties in the Tyne and Wear region.
Louise Amos
Sales and Lettings Negotiator
Louise Amos, with over 15 years in estate agency, specialises in sales progression. She ensures smooth transactions for buyers and sellers, applying her management experience to resolve challenges and maintain efficient property transfer processes.
Leanne Cassidy
Sales and Lettings Negotiator
Leanne Cassidy joined Living Local Homes in 2024, offering financial services expertise and local market knowledge. Her approachable style and understanding of property transactions enhance client experiences across both sales and lettings operations.
Questions
How do I request a property valuation?
Click the 'Request a valuation' button on our website to schedule a free, no-obligation property assessment with our experts.
What areas do you cover?
We serve Winlaton, Blaydon, Rowlands Gill, Ryton, Crawcrook, Swalwell, Whickham, Burnopfield, and surrounding Tyne and Wear areas.
Do you offer auction services for property sales?
Yes, we provide modern method auction services with 0% agency fees to facilitate quick, transparent property transactions.
Can you help with mortgage advice?
We partner with First Finance Group to offer expert mortgage advice covering 90+ lenders and comprehensive protection plans.
Are your lettings fees competitive?
Contact us directly for detailed lettings fee information tailored to your specific service requirements and property type.
Do you provide EPC services?
Yes, we arrange Energy Performance Certificates through local assessors as a legal requirement for property marketing.
