
October 13, 2026
Cost-effective improvements for selling your home
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 Westbourne
We're passionate about our area and about matching people with their perfect homes. Westbourne is located a couple of miles west of Bournemouth town centre and has become a fashionable village in its own right, offering excellent independently-owned shops bars and restaurants. We also have an award winning seven-mile stretch of golden sand, from Sandbanks to Hengistbury Head..You can't help but fall in love with the area.
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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22 September 2026
5 stars for Alex Marle and the lettings team at Winkworth. We unexpectedly found ourselves with nowhere to live, after completing the sale on our property and hitting a delay on the new-build we're buying. Alex pulled out all the stops to arrange a fabulous rental apartment for us and completed all the move-in admin in just 2 days. He even sent emails to us in the evenings after office hours to ensure we moved in on time. He provided an efficient, fast, professional service and we would highly recommend Alex and the Westbourne lettings team. I can't thank Alex enough for all his help, we're so grateful.
Sarah Best
04 September 2026
Great letting agent , Alex Marle always reply’s to emails very quickly and proactively , our shower stopped working and it was replaced with a new one in under 48 hours ! , would recommend to anyone looking for an easy letting experience
george clements
25 August 2026
Great from start to finish. Thanks to both the Alex’s, you’ve been great!
Jamie iles
04 August 2026
As a landlord, Winkworth have looked after our properties for the last 15 years. Starting with Ben, who is now a senior partner, and more recently dealing with George, the whole operation has been seamless. The most recent sale of a flat was very efficient due to the teamwork of Winkworth, especially Nino and George. I would recommend Winkworth Westbourne without reservation.
Patricia Rhys-Williams
04 August 2026
Alex was great in assiting us through our rental journey in difficult circumstances. Would definitely reccomend!
Jannine Aston
01 August 2026
Excellent selling experience with George and Fergus from the valuation through to completion, they kept us informed on progress without prompting. They made things easy when we needed trades people, all arranged by them and completed without issue. Would thoroughly recommend Winkworth Westbourne.
derek morgan
21 July 2026
Alex Simmonds helped me a lot throughout my search for a new apartment. He understood my needs and was replying to my emails promptly. Thanks again.
Marios Semertzidis
06 July 2026
Excellent service from start to finish.
Matt Pope
15 June 2026
Winkworth’s in Westbourne have been looking after our property lettings and sales for many years. I have been continuously impressed and grateful for their professionalism, advice, guidance and support. The entire team are extremely conscientious, diligent and courteous I would not hesitate to recommend them for any sales or letting requirements.
Stuart Knight
06 June 2026
Winkworth has been fantastic throughout our letting journey. As first-time renters, my partner and I had many questions, and the team was incredibly supportive, patient, and helpful every step of the way. The staff are friendly, professional, and always quick to respond to any queries, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I would especially like to thank Alex, who guided us through every stage of the process and provided outstanding support from start to finish. I would highly recommend Winkworth to anyone looking to rent, buy, sell, or let a property. Their excellent customer service and dedication to their clients truly set them apart. Thank you to Alex and the entire Winkworth team for such a positive experience!
Jess Liberty
05 June 2026
Winkworth has been amazing, Alex was the agent in charge of helping me secure my recent rental property. He has been such a big help and kept me in the loop throughout every stage! I highly recommend!
Tom Coventry
31 May 2026
Winkworths (Westbourne) successfully found a tenant for our furnished apartment in Branksome Park. We dealt primarily with George and Fergus. During the marketing process, they took great photos, arranged viewings and found a good tenant. They are responsive, efficient and met our needs in full. . We'd recommend them.
Mike Harle
18 May 2026
Sale of flat was handled quickly and efficiently. George kept us informed throughout the process.
John Bernard Boyle
08 May 2026
Winkworth’s were very helpful in our recent house purchase in Westbourne. George was particularly helpful in out of hours viewing.and follow up queries. Very happy with the service and highly recommend them.
Daniel McClorey
07 May 2026
Recently moved into a new rental managed by Winkworth. The team handled everything brilliantly and made the whole move-in effortless — thank you to everyone involved! Special thanks to Alex Marle & Alex Simmonds
Rohan Chivate
05 May 2026
First class service from Fergus … so professional and efficient. Amazing local knowledge and so insightful ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
M DUFFY
18 April 2026
Thank you Nino for your kindness , continued support & professionalism. I would highly recommend Winkworths.
Carolyn Leigh
10 April 2026
What can we say! Except how exceptional and easy it was to move with Winkworth Estate Agents. Alex was impeccable. From the first initial email, the detailed walk round of the property and the finalising of the paperwork all the way to the move in.... all smooth. We are now in and it's a lovely flat. Recommend them 100,000%. Ask for Alex if looking to rent
Ross Maslin
08 April 2026
Alex Marle from Winkworth has been such a co9nsistent, reliable and supportive letting agent. Alex has provided me with upmost professionalism, and has worked with me and the house owners fluidly to get my let secured. Despite some challenges Alex was on hand to support me every step of the way. Alex had organised my key handover seamlessly enabling me to focus on my move. Thank you Winkworth and especially Alex Marle
Rebecca Cooper
07 March 2026
Winkworths always go above and beyond. Nino, my property manager, is in particular always so responsive and happy to help. She has provided excellent advice when I have had tenants who failed to pay the rent. The branch has also gone above and beyond in meeting tradespeople/surveyors at the property when the tenant has not been home. They provided excellent advice when I had hoped to sell the property but had a low lease. Their management fee is also slightly cheaper than some of the nearby agents. I couldn’t recommend more highly
Gemma Bugden
27 February 2026
Honestly was dreading letting process as just thought would be such a pain. Genuinely blown away by how down to earth, friendly and proactive anyone i came into contact with at Winkworth was. Special shout out to Alex - proactive pictures of the new carpet laid in the flat?! Wasn’t expecting that! Amazing service, thanks all
Andrew Brodrick
23 February 2026
Very impressed with Winkworth Lettings, especially Alex Marle who has always been very helpful, supportive and efficient in resolving any issues. The process of renting through to return of deposit in full has been made easy without any stress. I would highly recommend Winkworth.
Sylvia Broadley
22 February 2026
I have been renting with Winkworth of Westbourne for the past 3 years. During the past 2 years Nino has been my property manager. Nino has been very supportive, kind and thoughtful. It has been reassuring to know that with just a phone call, she would resolve any problem. I have now moved to a new address, and sadly it is not managed by Winkworth, so I had to say a sad farewell to Nino. I just want to say a huge Thank You Nino - it has been so lovely dealing with you, and I'm sure I will still see you occasionally when I pop into Westbourne.
Heather Browne
02 February 2026
Winkworth Westbourne was our real estate agent and was great from the start. As a newly moved family to the UK from Sri Lanka they took time to explain all procedures and had a hassle free move in. I should mention our property manager Nino Ninikuri who was excellent. She was amazing with all advice and always was quick to respond to all queries we had despite how busy she was and with regards to all maintenance issues. She did make it feel like it was our own home. If choosing Winkworth Westbourne make sure you request for Nino as your property manager and you will not regret it.
Senal Rodrigo
14 January 2026
Excellent service from the whole Winkworth team - from start to finish. Alex Simmonds had been extremely attentive and responsive. Would highly recommend to anyone
Adham Chakhachiro
05 December 2025
I first met Fergus Naylor when I had flats for sale, and, as I live in Oxfordshire, I needed to choose the right estate agent who could guide me through the process with confidence. He was more than helpful with advice and suggestions, which i respected and am more than grateful. Thankyou Winkworth
Jessica Delafield
20 November 2025
Great service from Alex. Seamless process good communication easy. What more can you ask for?1
Stuart Ingram
18 November 2025
I have been renting out my flat in Lower Parkestone for 6 years with Winkworth Westbourne. Alex Marle has been very helpful.efficient and given fast responses to all of my demands.
Jill Clarke
15 November 2025
A smooth and efficient handover by Alex and his team, arranging new tenants and preparation work whilst we were away on holiday.
Quentin Allen
21 October 2025
We have just sold our holiday home in West Cliff Bournemouth. We chose Winkworths in Westbourne as our agent and what a good choice. We met Fergus who was so professional with his approach which we followed to the letter. We had a good selection of viewers, all serious and not time wasters. We finally agreed a sale in July which has progressed smoothly to completion. I would recommend Fergus and the team without any hesitation. Thank you Fergus
Michael Hull
20 October 2025
Phenomenal & Professional Service! I have bought from Winkworth and became an accidental landlord through them as well. In the UK, where customer service doesn’t exist anymore, these guys are paving the way when it comes to property sales and lettings… I didn’t have to do a thing! Nothing! I called them and that was it. Even the move company was arranged through them. Thanks guys 6 x STARS Why look for silver when you have already found gold!
Adam “Justadsalt” Salt
14 October 2025
Amazing service from winkworth. Alex made sure the move went smoothly and I’m loving being in my new apartment. Thank you very much for all your help!
Amanda Bennett
03 October 2025
I have lived in a lot of rentals and by far the service from Alex and Winkworth has been the best. You can always expect a quick reply and your issues addressed/ looked into and sorted.
Lavanya Venkatesh
30 September 2025
Where do I start? We had the pleasure of meeting Alex Marle, our property estate agent we had a very hard time before with so many agents, Alex helped to find the perfect place for us and was quick to sort everything out, I highly recommend him he was friendly and extremely understanding of our needs and wants.
Joy Lockett
20 September 2025
I can only join to the other positive reviewers here, Winkworth Westboure are an excellent agency ! Any issues, they're sorting it out in a couple of days max. We've heard horror stories about incompetent rental agencies, but these people here are absolutely professional. Thank you for everything !
Kris D
11 September 2025
Alex has been managing my property for the last year and has taken all the stress out for me, I wouldn’t have been able to do it without him, highly recommend.
Nat Cook
09 September 2025
Excellent lettings service and especially Alex who has always been most professional and helpful during our tenancy.
Nik Boyes
03 September 2025
Alex has been lovely all throughout my renting experience with Winkworth, always friendly on the phone and with emails as well. I am looking forward to continuing renting with Winkworth.
Aly G
02 September 2025
Couldn’t recommend the service from Alex and his team at Winkworth enough. Recently moved into our beautiful new rental, at 8 months pregnant with my partner and 7 year old - Alex made sure the whole process went smoothly and the move went with through with ease! Alex gets 5 stars from us - very lovely and very professional thank you for your service Alex! Amber & Family x
Amber McCall
25 July 2025
We have been renting with Winkworth for the last 2 and half years and they have been excellent! Alex has always been quick to respond to any queries or problems we had and will always do his best to help. Definitely would recommend Winkworth and Alex!
Adam Cowdrill
30 June 2025
Alex Marle was so helpful with my enquiry, super professional and a lovely person to talk with, thank you so much!
Sarah Hibbert
27 June 2025
The first agency that helped us not with words, but with deeds. As refugees from Ukraine, it was very difficult for us to find housing, although we worked full-time and had contracts. Only Winkworth showed interest in helping us. We have been living in an apartment for 2 years now, thanks to this agency. I would like to say a special word about our property manager Nino. She is a high-class professional who quickly responds to our requests and helps solve issues. In addition, she is a polite, friendly person who is always ready to help. We are very satisfied with the cooperation. Because it was not enough to be only a professional, it is also important to always remain a human being.
Anna Hontaruk
25 June 2025
As a first-time landlord, I couldn’t have asked for better support than I received from Alex Marle and Alex Simmonds at Winkworth. They were incredibly helpful, professional, and thorough from start to finish. They carried out detailed due diligence on prospective tenants, which gave me real peace of mind. Every question I had—no matter how big or small—was answered promptly, and they were always available when I needed them. Nothing was ever too much trouble. Their knowledge and calm, reassuring approach made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend both Alexes if you’re looking to rent out your property. June
Dayo Benson
16 June 2025
Dear Winkworth Team, I would like to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding service provided by Alex Marle. Alex was instrumental in helping us find our desired rental home and in ensuring that the entire process—from property search to closing the deal—was smooth and stress-free. Throughout our stay over the last 6 months, he has continued to be incredibly supportive, always quick to resolve any issues and ensuring our comfort at all times. His professionalism, clear communication, and transparent approach truly stood out. We especially valued the regular updates and his consistent availability, which made the entire experience seamless and reassuring. Please extend our thanks to Alex for his exceptional service. He is a true asset to the Winkworth team, and we would not hesitate to recommend him to others. Kind regards.
puneet goyal
10 June 2025
Have just (3 days ago) picked up the keys to a rental apartment in Westbourne arranged via Winkworths locally. Delighted with it. Alex dealt with these arrangements from start to finish which gave a very helpful sense of continuity. I’d like to renew my sincere thanks to Alex for his attentiveness, calmness & professionalism throughout the process.
Michael Constantine
09 June 2025
We've just moved into a property through Winkworth Westbourne. It was handled by Alex and he has been faultless through the process keeping us updated with great communication. We had some issues but none of them were a fault of Winkworth at all. I highly recommend Winkworth Westbourne lettings
Matthew Rattew
06 June 2025
Alex from Winkworths Westbourne recently helped us find a tenant for a rental property in Southbourne. Alex has been efficient and professional throughout the process of aquiring quality tenants, reacting quickly to queries and questions and helping us through the whole process. We are happy we used Winkworths Westbourne and will do so again in the future. I can highly recommend them for their services for private lettings.
Sali Gray
28 May 2025
Me and partner have recently moved into a property and working with winkworth Westbourne have been amazing extremely helpful and fast with help thank you Alex Marie
Lewis Manning
24 May 2025
Myself and my partner Ben just moved into our first rental property through Winkworth letting agents. Alex has been helping us and sorting it out for us and has been great! Very quick to respond to emails and has made the process very easy and not stressful at all. I would highly recommend going through the letting process with winkworth as we have had a very good experience with them.
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Area highlights
Known locally as the village, a fashionable area close to both Bournemouth and Poole.
Robert Louis Stevenson wrote The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde while staying here.
The Metropolis Art Gallery has exhibited work by Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst and Banksy.
Home to a Victorian shopping arcade with boutiques and traditional shops.
A mobile fishmonger sells fresh local fish and shellfish every Tuesday.
Close to Bournemouth and Poole for larger shopping options.
Support you can trust
Our team knows Westbourne and its surrounding property market, from period homes and character properties around the village-style centre to apartments and residential streets extending towards the coast. We understand the different pockets of the area and what attracts buyers and tenants to each. Combined with extensive sales and lettings experience, our local knowledge allows us to give clear, informed advice. Whether you're buying, selling, renting or letting, our estate and letting agents in Westbourne are always on hand to help.

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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

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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?

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Prime London's lettings market has taken on a slightly unusual shape this autumn.

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

October 06, 2026
Private landlords can no longer ask tenants for, or accept, more than one month’s rent in advance, meaning there’s more pressure on guarantors.

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
From original fireplaces and period details to an electric car charging spot, here’s what homebuyers are seeking out.

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.
