
October 13, 2026
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Let’s say you have only a few weeks before you put your home on the market. A tight budget too. What gives you maximum upswing for minimum time and cost?
- Selling


Winkworth Ferndown
Our Ferndown and Ringwood team of local experts have over 30 years combined experience, so it's no wonder we are so successful. You don’t just benefit from our knowledge and expertise; you'll have the support of over 100 regional offices too. Pop in for a coffee and have a chat with our team at Winkworth Ferndown Estate Agents and you'll quickly see how passionate we are about what we do.
Good things to know
The Winkworth brand has nearly two centuries of property expertise, and we're still as passionate about getting it right as we've ever been. Trusted by generations of buyers, sellers and landlords across the UK.
Every Winkworth office is independently owned and run by local experts who know their area inside out. Backed by a trusted nationwide network, you get the best of both worlds.
With tens of thousands of registered buyers and tenants across our network, your property will be seen by the right people from the moment it goes to market.
Selling or letting a property can be a complex process. From managing viewings, navigating chains, managing properties and arranging contracts, our agents are with you from market appraisal to completion and move in, with honest advice and personal support throughout.
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16 July 2026
The team at Ferndown Winkworths were outstanding throughout the process of selling my late mother's retirement flat. Thankyou Rosella, Kate and the team. Rosella was a force of nature. She helped us to set a realistic price and timeline and was always happy to talk about any issues that arose. She was also exceptionally skilled at liaising with solicitors - her interventions always has a positive outcome in terms of moving the sale forward. We can't thank the team enough.
Sue Boyles
10 July 2026
With Rosella's help, we sold our home and moved (small chain) within 4 months. We chose Rosella for her clear communication and service. We worked on a straight forward plan together to swiftly move and prioritise this happening smoothly. This is exactly what happened and we are now settling in our new home and feel genuine gratitude for the professional and efficient way everything was handled. 100% recommend.
Jayne Jackson
17 June 2026
We had an amazing experience selling with Ryan and Rosella at Winkworth Ferndown. They offered expert and accurate advice on pricing so we went to the market the time from listing to exchange of contracts was just 4 weeks! This is a well deserved and fully justified 5 star review.
Steve Isaacs
25 April 2026
Just purchased a stunning and beautifully refurbished property through Winkworth Ferndown. There were a couple of bumps in the road on the paperwork side of things, but what was very much appreciated, was Rosella stepping in to smooth them out. She was efficient, attentive and responsive in resolving issues when they cropped up, sorting one hiccough out, literally in a matter of hours. Her efforts in pushing the sale through in a timely manner were highly valued. Thank you Rosella for a great service!
Rob Purcell
24 February 2026
I have just sold my property through Winkworth & I would honestly 100% recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell! Rosella, Kate & Holly are all extremely polite, professional & proactive, communicating everything to me through the entire process. They managed to sell the property at the first time of asking, consistently going above and beyond their duties to get the deal across the line, and made what is often considered an extremely tough and stressful time much more manageable. I cannot thank them enough!
Matthew Thompson
20 February 2026
Rosella and the Winkworth team were excellent , highly recommended.
CHRIS MILLER
30 January 2026
We had looked at numerous properties in the area, but nothing that my wife and I both liked. Rosella found us the perfect bungalow. We walked through the door and knew it was going to be our home. It matched exactly to our wish list. She filled us in with all the house details and gave us contacts for useful tradesmen. I would highly recommend Rosella if you are looking to buy in the Ferndown area.
Richard Powell
27 January 2026
Thank you so much to Rosella and the Winkworth team at Ferndown. We really have appreciated all your hard work, kindness and efficiency in finding a buyer for our late parents property so quickly. You have kept us updated every step of the way and made it so much easier in a very stressful and emotional time for us all. We would highly recommended Winkworth Ferndown. Thanks to you all from Simon and family.
Simon Seaby
11 January 2026
Great service from Rosella at Ferndown very professional in all aspects of the transaction, I would happily recommend this agency.
chris dymond
27 November 2025
I sold my property this year with Winkworth Ferndown, and it was such a brilliant experience from start to finish! My property sold and completed so quickly, and Rosella and her team were amazing throughout. They kept me updated, were always happy to help, and made the whole process feel really easy and stress free. Honestly I couldn't recommend them enough!
Alice Barnes
04 November 2025
Rosella and Kate have been amazing. We can not recommend them enough, they keep you informed and updated to push our purchase through. Friendly and supportive if you want an estate agents that's on your side pick Winkworths thanks Ferndown team
Julia Sones
28 October 2025
Best estate agent we have ever dealt with. So knowledgeable with all aspects of selling property. Gave good advise when needed and very professional. The staff are fantastic too and are a credit to the team. All in all would not hesitate to recommend to anyone selling in Ferndown. Thank you for a smooth sale and transition to our new home
Patrizia Hurn
13 October 2025
I confidently recommend Rosella and her team for the best experience I have ever had in selling a property ever and I have sold a few in my time. Her timely service to myself included her high knowledge of the local housing market; understanding her client’s needs; promptly securing ‘able to proceed’ buyers; providing an excellent, seamless, well oiled conveyancing process with very high attention to detail throughout the whole process to a successful end result. A marvellous estate agent who absolutely earned my complete confidence in what can be a difficult process. The service provided has most certainly been a 5* experience for which I again thank her.
Sue Bareth
06 October 2025
Rosella (and her team) at Winkworth Ferndown have been absolutely superb in securing the sale of our house in Ferndown. At the outset, she was keen to understand our situation and suggested a realistic pricing strategy that reflected the stagnation in our market segment and the extremely difficult conditions/sentiment that were prevailing (rather than just pitching an unfeasibly high price to try to secure the mandate - which seemed to be the norm with other agents). She has been exemplary in communicating with us throughout the (long winded) process and in chasing along the (extensive) chain to track down and help resolve issues. The Winkworth business model means (I believe) that the Ferndown branch is Rosella's own business and her drive and commitment to it shine through in the service she and her team provide. We highly recommend Rosella and Winkworth Ferndown without hesitation.
K A
15 September 2025
Rosella and her team at Winkworth Ferndown exceeded our expectations in every way. Their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to delivering exceptional results are truly commendable. From the initial valuation to the sale completion, Rosella kept us informed and supported throughout the entire process especially as we did not live in the area and were completely relying on her. We couldn't be happier with the outcome and would highly recommend Rosella and Winkworth Ferndown to anyone looking to buy or sell a property in the area.
Maureen Oake
04 September 2025
Who actually likes selling a house? Most people dread the process and that was me but Rosella took all the dread out of the experience. She went above and beyond to ensure the sale went through smoothly and efficiently, which it did, and I believe in record time. I cannot recommend Winkworth Ferndown highly enough, thank you to the whole team
Michelle Lawrence
31 August 2025
We recently completed on the sale of my late father's house and cannot speak highly enough of our experience with Winkworth, Ferndown. Rosella, Holly and Kate were helpful, kind and very professional. They responded quickly to queries we had and kept us updated throughout the sales process. They were the best Estate Agent we have dealt with by a mile and we would not hesitate to recommend them. By Linda Byers on 31/08/25
Bill Byers
28 August 2025
We have just completed the sale of our Ferndown property with Winkworth and have no hesitation in recommending highly their service. Rosella leads a first-class team who go above and beyond and communication at every stage of the sale process was exemplary. Hands-down the best estate agent I have ever dealt with.
JAMES WILLIAMS
18 August 2025
Winkworth were brilliant when selling our house - very responsive and everything was well communicated. Would highly recommend
Rosie Gage
15 August 2025
Delighted with the whole sale process and the photos were fab. Rosella was super professional and could not have been more helpful. A very big thank you.
Christine Pitt
07 August 2025
Rosella and her team worked very hard to sell our property. They always kept us updated of progress and gave excellent feed back on viewings. Always ready with helpful advice to our queries. They were very friendly and a pleasure to deal with.
Suzanne Leech
11 July 2025
Winkworth were the second estate agent to market our property. The first were an absolute disaster inaccurate and hurried all the things you think when you hear the words ‘estate agents’! What a difference from Rosella and her team. Professional and accurate always responding to queries quickly. She marketed the property well gave sound advice and provided support and guidance when required. At the end when the deal nearly broke down she stayed calm and professional, professing surprise at buyers decision due to all the money already expended. She was correct, the buyers got their act together and we eventually exchanged and completed within a week at the price originally agreed. Excellent and highly recommended, if you need an estate agent in Ferndown Winkworths should absolutely be your first choice!
Mark Burch
10 June 2025
We recently purchased a property under the management of Rosella Short at Winkworth. Rosella is a credit to Winkworth. She moved mountains to complete our purchase within 4 weeks. She was exceptionally helpful with us the buyers and demonstrated a personal sensitive approach with the elderly seller. In our opinion she was amazing. Donna and Andy, BH22
Andy Holgate
31 March 2025
Just note to fully recommend Rosella and team at Winkworths Ferndown for an excellent and professional service in selling our property from point of asking for a valuation to the completion date!
Andrew Macdonald
08 March 2025
At the end of last November we had to find ourselves a house - quickly! We had put our place in East London on the market and we soon had a buyer who was desperate to move in. We had decided to relocate to the New Forest area and booked a four day trip to view the homes we had shortlisted from Rightmove. The first viewing didn’t go well. The house was ludicrously overpriced and the agent very inexperienced. Not a good start. And then we met Rosella Short from Winkworth. She had arranged viewings of 3 homes in the Ferndown locale. We were impressed from the get go. A very professional, driven, intense yet engaging agent. Before we viewed the third one she described the house as a “lovely home”. She called it right, we absolutely loved it, carried on with our other viewings over the next few days but at the end of the trip on a Friday evening we called Rosella who managed our offer with the seller successfully. We went back to London tired but happy. Over the next 3 months as we worked on compiling the sale and purchase documents we kept in touch with Rosella who, with typical high energy, responded by return and guided us on the issues arising. If you want to sell your home in the Ferndown look no further, Rosella is very good at what she does and does what she says she is going to do. We would have given her 6 stars if we could
Paul Bamfield
28 February 2025
Selling on behalf of my brother and not knowing the ropes we were talked through each stage which was super helpful and completed in no time. Recommend Winkworth, thank you Rosella for all your help
Mike Hannan
10 February 2025
Winkworth Estate Agents Ferndown and primarily Rosella were extremely professional, courteous & efficient throughout my purchase and I was always fully informed and up to date throughout the process. Despite many obstacles (caused by outside factors) I was always filled with a warm feeling of confidence thanks to Rosella who always had her finger on the pulse showing great commitment & professionalism throughout and made completion as smooth as it could possibly have been. Excellent professional company and I would thoroughly recommend their services. Paul.C
Paul Chappell
30 December 2024
We recently bought a property through this estate agent. Rosella was amazing, truly went above and beyond, i don't think we would have been in before Christmas if it wasn't for her dedication, experience and professionalism. A great team, highly recommended.
glen bailey
26 November 2024
I asked four estate agents to value my property and then I chose Winkworth estate agents in Ferndown. Rosella Short is friendly, efficient, professional and she guided me through to a successful sale in under four months. My first buyer wasn’t able to proceed as the chain fell down behind them. Rosella promptly found a new buyer and the sale was completed in just a few weeks. I would not hesitate to recommend Winkworth estate agents in Ferndown. A superb job, thank you.
Julie Drake
11 November 2024
We engaged Rosella to market our property due to her clear depth of knowledge, her focus on the local market, and her well-considered valuation. Following prompt and thorough pre-launch work, including excellent photography, we received an asking price offer within one week. Rosella remained accessible, thoughtful and good-humoured throughout the contracting process. We could not rate the expererience any higher.
David B
08 November 2024
Cannot recommend Rosella and her team highly enough. From the day she valued our property to completion Rosella went above and beyond, was always on hand to answer any questions we had and replied to emails really quickly seven days a week, even sorting and reassuring when there was a problem down the chain when nobody else could. Even now after we have moved she is still on hand if needed. If you are buying or selling she is definitely the one to contact. Thank you Rosella
craig coburn
06 August 2024
We recently completed the sale of our property in Ferndown. It clearly was a 'difficult' sale and the process took 10 months to complete. Throughout the sale period Rosella applied dogged persistence in regularly presenting potential buyers. All that persistence eventually paid off and our sale was smoothly completed, a service for which we are eternally grateful.
David Baxter
24 June 2024
We completed the sale of our flat in Ferndown last week thanks to the team at Winkworth and in particular to Rosella. She is the ultimate professional - ultra responsive, flexible & imaginative in handling the needs of buyer & seller. She goes the extra mile to make a sale happen and is always up to date with every step in the conveyancing process. We recommend her without reservation.
david gilchrist
10 November 2023
I recently bought my first property through Winkworth Ferndown. Rosella was excellent, professional, flexible and friendly - exactly what I needed to help navigate through the property market and purchasing process for the first time. I would highly recommend for anyone else considering the same.
Claire Meaden
06 May 2023
Rosella and team have been excellent to work with on a recent purchase. I can highly recommend them.
K V
26 April 2023
There are so many estate agents online and otherwise that just thinking about it brings us to our demise. Then Winkworth's Rosella promptly came along with her and her team being historically strong. We had done our research, statistics and all that jazz, and only one stood out with real pizazz. This particular estate agent was selling left, right and centre while displaying professionalism, transparency and confidence; no one could prevent her. Within six weeks our house was sold, despite Liz Truss making the market go cold. From beginning to end this process drives me round the bend, but with Rosella, no worries; you can depend. From the bottom of our hearts to the tops of the trees, thank you for making our experience full of ease!
Jennie Adkins
25 January 2023
Recently bought a property through Winkworth Ferndown and would definitely recommend them. Rosella was really helpful from start to finish, responding quickly to any queries and following up with solicitors when needed. She has continued to be a point of contact for after sale support as well. Really good all-round service.
Elaine Detain
24 October 2022
Rosella at Winkworth, Ferndown is excellent! She's honest, clear, respectful, calm, mature and reassuring. She provides a personal and incredibly efficient service, always with your sale in mind. I couldn't recommend her highly enough!
Morag Small
22 October 2022
Rosella was absolutely fantastic. We took her lead on setting a guide price for our 3 double bed property we were selling, rather that setting an exact price. That guide price was close to the minimum we wanted to achieve. She expected it to achieve significantly over. Rosella wasn't wrong. Within 1 week of listing we had 10 viewings planned. Come the day of viewing 4 offers by lunchtime 2 of which were well over the price she expected it to achieve. Rosella and the team at Winkworth are personable and the communication is good. She assisted with queries promptly and gave advise on our onward journey. I would happily use again and recommend to others.
Jon Love
21 June 2022
I would highly recommend Winkworth’s and in particular Rosella. She has impressed me with her professional manner and her knowledge of the market. She has worked efficiently throughout the process and kept me well informed of progress. She has liaised well with the purchasers, myself and my solicitor, making it a smooth process. I will definitely be contacting Rosella when it I want to sell my home.
Anne O’Donnell
19 June 2022
Highly recommend Rosella and her team for a very professional and efficient service. Helping to chase solicitors to speed up the process when required.Did what she could to ease the process making for a better experience. Thank you very much for all your help.
annette lange
06 June 2022
We found Rosella very professional and had carried out considerable background research into properties of a similar type within the area and was able to give accurate advice on the sale price and best method to conduct the sale. Winkworth's managed the process from start to finish, taking the hassle away from us
trevor neal
06 June 2022
Rosella gave a great service in selling my house. She was always at the end of the phone, even on Sundays! Would be using again. Thanks.
William Seviour
27 May 2022
Rosella has been fantastic with the sale of our flat in Ferndown. Incredibly thorough, diligent and bent over backwards to ensure everything went through in time, as smoothly as possible. We felt we received an amazing service and would highly recommend.
Jodie Bratchell
17 February 2022
Thank you to James and Rosella at Winkworth Ferndown. Very efficient, friendly, polite and courteous throughout the whole process. Thank you again. Garry & Caroline
Garry Thompson
27 January 2022
We sold our house in December 2021. The Winkworths team secured the sale of our home at a high asking price which we were delighted with. They subsequently played a key role in helping push through the sale / chain. Very much appreciated.
Amy Dyer
13 November 2021
Due to my mum having to go into a care home, I needed her home to be sold pretty fast and at a fair price in order to help towards the costs. Within the first week Rosella arranged an afternoon of viewings which resulted in a number of offers, all above the asking price. The new owners were qualified by Rosella and they completed last week without any drama along the way. I have a professional relationship with Winkworth of which I am proud to be associated with and based on this sale and service received it was well founded. Thank you Rosella
Russell Rogers
09 July 2021
Had a great experience with Winkworth. The estate agent (Rosella) was professional and efficient. Very prompt in answering our questions, and always friendly. Highly recommended.
Kristine Joy Delgado
08 July 2021
Rosella and the team at Winkworths were the ideal partners to help in the search for a property for my parents. Professional and highly efficient.
Jon M
08 July 2021
Excellent service! Really enjoyed working with the agent (Rosella). I am very thrilled and greatfull that we selected Winkworth at Ferndown!
Kinga Kwiatkowska

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Ferndown offers a superb quality of life between countryside and coast, with Bournemouth's beaches, the New Forest and a championship golf course all close at hand, and London within two hours.
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Expert guidance & advice
Stay informed with Winkworth's latest property insights. From expert blogs and guidance to podcast, get advice, market updates and inspiration for buyers, sellers and landlords

October 13, 2026
Let’s say you have only a few weeks before you put your home on the market. A tight budget too. What gives you maximum upswing for minimum time and cost?

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Every private landlord in England will soon need to be on an official register.

October 06, 2026
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September 29, 2026
If your child is starting primary school next September and you want to move home before then, you’ll need to plan carefully. Here’s what to consider.

September 29, 2026
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June 24, 2026
Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts were onto something when they climbed over the railings of a private garden square in the hit film Notting Hill.

May 11, 2026
Stamp duty is “bunging up the housing market” – stopping people buy their first home, blocking those who need to move for work, and making it unaffordable to move for the elderly, according to Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride.

April 23, 2026
As the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force from 1st May, Winkworth has some key advice for landlords and tenants.

March 31, 2026
Padel, private members clubs, wellness and wildlife are on the wish lists of a new generation of city dwellers heading for the countryside.

March 03, 2026
A Japanese ice maker in the kitchen and a champagne fridge in the bathroom are among the bespoke interior features favoured by high net worth homeowners in prime central London, according to leading estate agents Winkworth.

January 30, 2026
The Spring outlook for the property market is looking more positive, according to leading estate agents Winkworth.

December 10, 2025
What makes a perfect place to live in London at Christmas?

November 21, 2025
The Government needs to use the forthcoming Budget to show international investors that London is open for business.

October 30, 2025
With Budget speculation of stamp duty changes on properties priced over £500,000, leading estate agents Winkworth has revealed the places to look for a home under the half million mark.

July 29, 2026
From the cost of waiting to a breakdown of who's buying, our latest Prime Central London report draws on internal data and expert local insight to unpack the market in Q2.

May 07, 2026
From first-time buyer momentum to a tightening rental market, our prime fringe report draws on internal data and expert insight to unpack how London's outer prime neighbourhoods performed in Q1.

April 23, 2026
From brutal pricing to resilient tenant demand, our latest Prime Central London report draws on internal data and expert insight to unpack the market in Q1.

January 30, 2026
From pricing realism to policy clarity, our Full Year 2025 Review draws on internal data and expert insight to unpack a year of recalibration across Prime Central London.

November 05, 2025
From realistic pricing to resilient rental demand, our latest Prime Central London report draws on internal data and expert insight to unpack the market in Q3.

June 30, 2025
From sales momentum to shifting rental trends, our latest Prime Central London report combines internal data with expert insight from across our office network to explore the market in Q2.

April 14, 2025
From marketwide trends to postcode-level insights, we bring together data and ground level commentary from experts within our PCL office network to look at the market in Q1 2025.
