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    Hamilton Smith are located in Ipswich and are successfully selling property in all price ranges in Ipswich and surrounding villages. We have a network of offices in Claydon, Debenham, Needham and Leiston. Adrian Scott will provide you with years of local estate agency knowledge and will assist you in buying, selling or letting property in Ipswich and surrounding villages.
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Selling
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    Hamilton Smith offers FREE valuations on your property, from our experienced and professional staff.

    We will promote your property on Rightmove, Zoopla, Find a Property and Prime Location.

    Our staff will accompany viewings on your property and will advise any prospective purchaser.

    We offer a sales progression department that will help the sale go through and keep you informed.

    Any questions, no matter how big or small, is welcome here at Hamilton Smith.
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Buyers
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    Whether you are buying your first home, a buy to let property or simply moving to something bigger. We can advise you on the whole process.

    Join our mailings list and we will help you up to date with all the latest property instructions.

    We can advise you on local solicitors and mortgage services.
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Additional Services
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    Lettings:

    We understand that letting your property is a major step requiring absolute trust in your chosen agents. Our experienced staff will guide you through all the legislation whether you have a single or a portfolio of properties with complicated management requirements.

    Our services are tailored to meet your needs and cover two levels of service:

    Full Management

    · Marketing, advertising and conducting viewings at the property

    · Tenant selection, introduction and referencing

    · Preparation of the tenancy agreement

    · Preparation of the inventory and detailed schedule of condition

    · Collection and transfer of rental income

    · Collection of deposit to be held in accordance with scheme rules

    · Serving relevant notices

    · Arranging routine repairs and maintenance

    · Regular property visits and reports

    · Payment of property related outgoings

    · Notifying utilities at the beginning and end of the tenancy

    · Optional-Rent and legal protection

    Let Only

    · Marketing, advertising and conducting viewings at the property

    · Tenant selection, introduction and referencing

    · Preparation of the tenancy agreement

    · Collection of first month's rent and deposit

    · Arrangement for future rent collection direct to the landlord

    · Notifying utilities at the beginning and end of the tenancy

    · Arranging any subsequent tenancy extensions

    · Preparation of an inventory and detailed schedule of condition

    · Optional-Rent and legal protection

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    Solicitors 
    We are able to recommend local solicitors to deal with all your property matters when buying and selling. Please ask for details.
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Meet The Team 
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    Ipswich, & Needham Market Team
    Experienced staff

    Together the Hamilton Smith Needham Market &, Ipswich offices have over 50 years of Estate Agency experience and we are committed to giving our clients a positive experience throughout their move whether they are buying or selling. Having dealt with different market places over the last 20 years we can advise on all aspects of a property sale and purchase to suite changing market conditions.
    Putting our customers first

    Each and every client has their own timescale and reason for moving and we like to be able to cater for all needs. We are able to have your property on the market within 48 hours and can offer low key marketing too. Hamilton Smith have multiple branches throughout Suffolk so we can help to find or sell a property in many areas.
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    Darren Pearl 
    Darren has been an estate agent for over 15 years covering the local market in Suffolk, living in Ipswich his whole life he will be able to provide you with the best local knowledge. Being a father of 3 children understands the stress of moving home and juggling family life so providing the best customer service and gaining you the best possible price for your home is our aim to make moving home stress free. He is a local governor for the Orwell Multi Academy Trust.
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    Adrian Scott 
    Adrian has been involved in estate agency since the early 90's. Overs the years he has worked for national and independent agencies and believes his experience and knowledge has been the key to the success of the Hamilton Smith Ipswich office since opening in 2005. Local knowledge is vital in order to give both sellers and buyers the best advice and Adrian and his team have many years worth. He enjoys family life with his wife and 2 children.
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    Victoria Hunt
    Vicky has worked in Estate Agency for 20 years . She started working in Ipswich and has worked throughout Suffolk in Dedham, Stowmarket and Sudbury. She now lives in Kesgrave and works between the Ipswich and Needham offices. Having worked for corporate agencies previously she enjoys working for herself and being able to spend time with clients and making sure their move goes as smoothly as possible. She has 3 children and spends a great deal of free time watching her two boys play for their local football team. Living in Kesgrave means she is up to date with the local market and the outskirts right through to Ipswich. 
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    Vicki Reynolds
    Vicki has been involved in agency since 1997 for both corporate and independent agents, she has lived in the Bury and Stowmarket for most of her life has a strong knowledge of the local area. Having worked within the Needham Market branch for over 12 years, local knowledge is paramount in delivering an outstanding service. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, listening to music, watching films and keeping fit.
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    Tori Hayward
    Tori has been an estate agent in Essex since 1997 and has recently moved to the Ipswich area to purchase a house in Kesgrave. Over the years she has worked for both corporate and independent estate agents and believes that the personal touch the independent agent can provide is key to a successful relationship with both buyers and sellers and prides herself on her attention to detail for the personal touch. Being a mother of 1, having 2 dogs and having recently sold and purchased, Tori more than understands the stress of buying and selling.
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    • Introduction

      Feedback from sellers and buyers.

    Testimonials from Sellers

    • Seller Testimonial

      You are a treasure!
      Sarah and Graham Driver, Ipswich
      To Vicky, thank you for always keeping me up to date! That truly has made the whole process so much easier. You are a treasure!
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      I am forever grateful.
      Sarah and Graham Driver, Ipswich
      To Tori, Thank you for being incredibly 'pushy' in your follow up call to my viewing at Ransome Road. Had you not have been like that I would have made the same mistake as my neighbor. For that reason I am forever grateful.  
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      Thank you for first class first impressions. 
      Sarah and Graham Driver, Ipswich
      Adrian, thank you for  first class first impressions o f Hamilton Smith and for putting doubt in my head to use the same estate agents as my neighbor. Our neighbors sold 10 weeks ago and say they have not received one phone call from them to date!
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      ...would recommend you 100%...
      NEW! Mrs G, Needham Market
      "Dianne, I am very impressed with the personal service I have received from yourself at Hamilton Smith & would recommend you 100% as good professional service is scarce in this day and age"
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      Helpful and pro-active service at all times
      NEW! Mr & Mrs W, Stowmarket
      "We feel you provided a most friendly, helpful and pro-active service at all times and were excellent at keeping us informed and chasing up"
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      Thank you so so much for selling our house
      NEW! Mr & Mrs C, Combs
      "Thank you so so much for selling our house"
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      I will always be grateful to you all
      NEW! Mrs B Needham Market
      "Thank you so much for all your hard work over the past months in selling my house......I will always be grateful to you all"
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      Thanks for all your help
      NEW! Mr & Mrs S, Needham Market
      "Thank you for all your help, especially Liam and Vicki, it's been a long slog but we got there!"
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      I would use your company again...
      Miss L - Sale of Tomline Road
      "The sale of my house was dealt with it a timely manner and staff were professional at all times. I felt valued as a customer and at times my anxiety in reference to my house sale was high. This was relieved by the outstanding communication that I received from yourself and other staff members. I would use your company again if I wished to rent, sell or buy a future property."
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      We couldn't have been more pleased..
      Mr and Mrs S - Sale of Dales Road
      "Dear Adrian and all the staff at Hamilton's, with all the help you have given us, just like the last time. We feel you all went over and above in your care of us, but Brian says *don't you dare come round here again unless its for coffee, biscuits and a good 'ol nose* haha thanks again for everything all of you"
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      I would certainly recommend your service...
      Mr M - Sale of Quilter Drive
      "All at Hamilton Smith, I would just like to say a big thank you for all your hard work getting Quilter Drive over the line. It was a massive challenge, and some difficult conversations had to happen throughout, which were handled very sensitively and professionally by Adrian, Darren and Vicky. Hopefully Adrian shared that bottle of bubbly I brought in :) Thanks again and congratulations on doing the deals. I would certainly recommend your service to friends and family."
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      Adrian did more than the solicitors...
      Mr and Mrs F - Sale of Carlford Close
      "We think Adrian did more than the solicitors progressing our purchase to make it happen and we thank you very much"
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      Strong local knowledge...
      Mrs S - Sale of Penzance Road
      "Very easy transaction from start to finish, good communication on email and phone calls. Strong local market knowledge, it was basically stress free, which when considering I was moving home and schools was appreciated."
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      ..hard work and effort..
      Mr and Mrs D - Sale of Battles Lane
      "Thank you for all of your hard work and effort in ensuring the purchase of Battles Lane"
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      Thank you!!! 
      Mr and Mrs D - Sale of Battles Lane
      "Thank you!!! for doing a sterling job. We have already recommended you to others"
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      Well done - impressive.

      Mr H-S - Sale of Leopold Road
      "Thank you so much for bringing my house to the market and achieving a fast sale, subject to contract. Well done - impressive."

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      You have been absolutely marvelous..
      Mr and Mrs R - Sale of Ashcroft Road
      "You have been absolutely marvelous, we can't thank you enough and we have already recommended you to other people who are looking to move"
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      Excellent service.
      Mr R - Sale of Brunswick Road
      "Excellent service from start to finish, we were informed throughout all stages."
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      ..a big big thank you for all of your help..
      Mr and Mrs H -  Sale of Glencoe Road and purchase of Belstead Road
      "We just wanted to say a big big thank you for all of your help and professionalism in securing the purchase of Belstead Road and sale of Glencoe Road.  Have a great Christmas from appreciative clients."
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      We would undoubtedly recommend them to everyone.
      Mr and Mrs F - Sale of Valley Road
      "Thank you so much, for finding us a buyer! We were on the market, with another agent, for 3 months and had, little to none, interest in our property. However, when changing agents to Hamilton Smith, they were able to find us a buyer in no time. We would undoubtedly recommend them to everyone."
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      Adrian, especially, was extremely helpful.
      Mr and Mrs H - Sale of Ascot Drive
      "We were very pleased with the service from the team at Hamilton Smith. Adrian, especially, was extremely helpful. We would not hesitate to recommend them to others looking to buy or sell."
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      ..the team were very professional.
      Mrs M - Sale of Trinity Close "Any queries which I had, were dealt with efficiently. I never found myself feeling a nuisance. I was extremely happy with the service I received and I felt the team were very professional. Overall I was very happy with Hamilton Smith and would give them 10/10!"
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      Informative. Professional. Brilliant.
      Mr B - Sale of Royston Drive
      " I have only few words to describe the team at Hamilton Smith. Informative. Professional. Brilliant. Thank you."
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      ..outstanding..
      Mr R - Sale of Chapel Lane
      "We were extremely happy with how outstanding the team were. Vicky, Adrian and Darren were visibly attentive to the sale of our property. 10/10 isn't sufficient enough for the service I received."
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      The team were very attentive
      Mr and Mrs G - Sale of Shafto Road
      "We purchased and sold property through Hamilton Smith. The team were very attentive and we would definitely recommend them to friends and family."
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      I was very happy with the service..
      Mr S - Sale of Finchley Road
      "Darren, gave us the best selling price and they achieved the full asking price. To say, I was very happy with the service, would be an understatement. I personally, would say you can't get any better."
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      The whole team were brilliant.
      Mr W - Sale of Parliament Road
      " The whole team were brilliant. Definite 10/10."
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      ..super service...
      Mrs L - Sale of Homer Close
      "I would like to thank your team, in particular Darren and Vicky, for super service we have received and their excellent communication skills during the process."
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      Without your efforts it wouldn't have happened
      Mr & Mrs C, Stowmarket
      "Thanks for all the help with the house move. Without your efforts we're sure it wouldn't have happened. We'll be sure to recommend you to all our friends"
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      Going the extra mile meant a lot to us...
      Mr & Mrs D, Stonham Parva
      "Going the extra mile meant a lot to us and kept problems & stress to a minimum. You are a credit to your profession"
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      ..I will never forget your kindness and patience
      Mrs P, Stowmarket
       "Vicky, thank you so so much for all the support.........I will never forget your kindness and patience"
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      The service you provided was second to none...
      Mrs F, Coddenham
      "The service and guidance you provided was second to none, and I would like to congratulate you on your professionalism and expertise"
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      Your team surpassed my expectations...
      Mr W, Stowmarket
      "I'm pleased to say your team surpassed my expectations and I will have no problem recommending Hamilton Smith to my family and friends should they decide to sell or purchase property"
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      Thank you so so much for all the help...
      Mr & Mrs D, Coddenham
      "Thank you so so much for all the help you gave us to help us get our dream house"
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      Thank you for all your help and friendliness...
      Mrs C, Stowmarket
      "Thank you for all your help and friendliness in getting this house"
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      Another great job by Hamilton Smith..
      Mrs W, Badley
      "Another great job by Hamilton Smith at Needham Market"
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      Thank you for all you have done...
      NEW! Mr and Mrs W, Sale of Mersey Road
      " Thank you for all you have done over the last months in selling our house and our buyer are very pleased with how the transaction was handled, they said you did more than their selling agent"
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      Thanks for all your help.
      NEW! Mrs C, Sale of Swansea Road
      "We are pleased for what you have done. Thanks for all your help."
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      The whole team were very professional throughout..
      NEW! Mrs G, Sale of Glastonbury Close
      "It was good to work with Hamilton Smith for the sale of our property. The whole team were very professional throughout the whole process and responded to our mails and calls promptly. They knew how to communicate effectively between parties when unexpected issues occurred. We definitely recommend them."
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      You have all been amazing.

      NEW! Miss F, Sale of Withipoll Street
      "You have all been amazing."

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      They were excellent, always available...
      NEW! Mr S and Miss K, Sale of Maple and purchase of Holyrood Close
      "I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for their professional approach to my sale and purchase. They were excellent, always available and when asked they would chase everything up. Many thanks."
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      Would recommend you to anyone.
      NEW! Mr and Mrs S, Stowupland
      "Thank you so much for all you have done to help us secure our new house! I don't think we will be moving for a while - but would recommend you to anyone."
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      Thank you so much for all your help
      NEW! Mrs H, Needham Market
      " Thank you so much for all of your help with the sale of my dads house." 
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      Thank you for all your efforts
      NEW! Mrs H, Ipswich
      "At last all done and dusted, thank you Darren and Vicky for all of your efforts, I appreciate it."
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      We have been more than pleased with the service...
      Mr N and Miss S, Sale of Ipswich Road.
      "Thank you Vicky. We have been more than pleased with the service you have given us, you especially. It's not the easiest of sales but perseverance paid off in the end."
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      Thank you for all you have done
      Mr Swan

      To Adrian, Thank you for all you have done over the last six months.
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      Thank you for all you did for us.
      Mr & Mrs Bloomfield

      Adrian, Thank you for all you did for us.
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      From John

      Thank you Adrian, if we decide to sell again you are the go to man!
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      Thank you very much for all your help.
      Mrs L

      Thank you very much for all your help.
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      Thank you very much Adrian.
      Mrs C

      Thank you very much Adrian, i'll come and see you soon!
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      SO glad it's finally happened
      Mrs D

      SO glad it's finally happened and thank you for all you have done.
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      Darren for convincing me to do the right thing!
      I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Tori, Vicky, Adrian and Darren for convincing me to do the right thing!

      From Mr Martin
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      Mr C

      Thank you for your help.
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      Mr & Mrs F

      Thank your very much for all you have done.
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      recommending you to anyone that's selling
      Mr C

      i will be recommending you to anyone that's selling, thank you very everything you have done.
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      professional service
      Mr G

      I have tried to sell my property with other agents and i did not receive anywhere near the type of professional service that i have had from Hamilton Smith.
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      Thanks for your help in guiding us through this 
      Thanks for your help in guiding us through this process.  Adrian you made it painless and if i move i'' come and see you. Kind regards Linda
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      I'm happy to give you a five star review.
      I'm happy to give you a five star review. From Mr J B

    Testimonials from Buyers

    • Buyer Testimonial

      They provided a far better service than our agents
      NEW! Mr and Mrs B, Welwyn Garden City
      Throughout, Adrian and Vicky were helpful, polite and kept us informed of developments. They helped enormously in keeping the process going as smoothly as possible. In fact, we felt they provided a far better service to us as buyers than did our own selling agents.
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      Thank you for all your help in getting us to this
      Dear Vicky Thank you so much for this, we are absolutely delighted that we've exchanged. Thank you for all your help in getting us to this point. With very best wishes Mr & Mrs B
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      Thank you for very much for all your help
      Thank you for very much for all your help and please thank Tori. From Alison
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      Mrs C

      Thank you very much Adrian, i'll come and see you soon!
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      Mr & Mrs F

      Thank your very much for all you have done.
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      I appreciate everything you have done for us.
      Mr M

      I appreciate everything you have done for us.
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      We were very happy with the service
      Dear Adrian Thank you for your email. I think I can speak on both our behalf's. We were very happy with the service that you provided in terms of our purchase. All the staff that I spoke to were helpful and efficient and the process was straightforward. Your communication lines with both sets of solicitors and your work behind the scenes very effective. 
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