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Why choose Henderson Connellan
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    Finding a Tenant
    Henderson Connellan have been sourcing and renting to high quality tenants for landlords since 1993. In an age when letting companies come and go this is an important element of our success as many landlords can be assured of our professionalism, longevity and a caring attitude right from day one! Indeed, tenants also recognise Henderson Connellan as a company that has been established for a long time and will treat them fairly and with integrity resulting in thousands of tenants contacting our company each year. Sustained advertising on websites such as Rightmove.com attract tenants to our company each and every day.
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    The tenant selection process

    This is one of the most important aspects of our letting business. Getting this right means that our landlords can enjoy a comfortable time letting their property and our tenants can find a property they are happy in and can treat with respect and care. Our screening process ensures that the chosen tenant undergoes rigorous reference checks examining their ability and desire to maintain our client's properties to a high standard.

    Once a prospective tenant has passed our checks, our lettings team will prepare the residential tenancy agreement and explain all the legal obligations contained there-in.

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    Free market appraisal and property advice
    Established in 1993 Henderson Connellan possesses unrivalled knowledge of rental values in the area. We constantly raise the bar by delivering on our landlords expectations on rent and we are always available to provide property advice and commentary on market conditions FREE OF CHARGE. Our success depends upon our service and how often our landlords recommend us.
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    Experts in our field
    Henderson Connellan employs professional and experienced property experts with our 5 branch directors enjoying 90 years of combined estate agency experience between them. Indeed the company prides itself on its people, their quality, their ethics and their endeavour. We strive to constantly outperform in our market sector and we can do this by demonstrating an average term of service of 7.5 years across the company. This ensures consistency, happiness and productivity. In short you may well deal with the same property professional at Henderson Connellan on your next rental transaction. Familiar faces and constant good service are the hallmarks of this company.
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    Viewings personally accompanied
    Personal service is extremely important to our company and as such we ensure that we employ a large enough rentals team to provide a high level of service where our prospective tenants can meet can meet our people at the property.
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    Imaginative captions and storylines
    We are often complimented by landlords and tenants alike on the imaginative and inspirational captions and storylines we use for describing our properties for let. We believe it is vitally important to select the highlights of each of our properties and include them in thought provoking captions. It works because tenants remember our properties whether they have seen them on the internet, in the local press or in our colour brochures. Over the years we have built up a loyal readership!
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    Training and Legislation

    Some of the training our lettings staff have undertaken

    • TFP Dealing with Difficult People for Lettings Agents
    • TFP Lettings and The Law: The Localism Act 2011, The Energy Act 2011
    • TFP Bespoke Legal Training: Section 11 Landlord Responsibilities and Liabilities, Section 13 Rent Increase
    • TFP Property Letting & Management: Mastering Inventories, Deposits and Damages Disputes
    • DPS Dispute Resolution Training Course
    • Landlords Lawyer: Basic Legal for Lettings
    • Landlords Lawyer: Deregulation Act 2015
    • Landlords Lawyer: Gaining Possession
    • Landlords Lawyer: Housing of Multiple Occupation and Housing Health and Safety Rating System
    • Landlords Lawyer: Compliance
    • Landlords Lawyer: Consumer Protection Regulations
    • Landlords Lawyer: Advanced Legal Training
    • Landlords Lawyer: Data Protection and GDPR
    • Landlords Lawyer: The Accelerated Route for Possession, the claim form and supporting documents, The Hearing, Death: what to do if your Landlord or Tenant dies
    • Landlords Lawyer: Tenant Fees Bill
    • Homelet: The Referencing Process and Products
    • Homelet: Compliance Training
    • Homelet: The Evolution Training Event


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Tenants
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    Not only can our tenants benefit from over 25 years' experience in the Lettings industry enabling our company to give both helpful tips and advice along the way, they can also benefit from the Henderson Connellan concierge service assisting with everything from the switchover of utility providers, removals, storage and cleaning to broadband.

    We also offer an online maintenance reporting system called 'Fixflo' giving tenants the ability to report repairs on the move at any time of the day, 24/7, 365 days of the year.
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Meet our Lettings Team
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    Our Lettings Team
    Our team demonstrates an average term of service of 7.5 years across the company which ensures for our clients consistency, productivity and a smile to go with it. In short you may very deal with the same friendly property professional at Henderson Connellan on your next house purchase or sale.
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    Carrie Nerney - Area Lettings Director

    Carrie first joined the company in 2001, celebrating over a decade with Henderson Connellan. She now heads up the very busy property management division in Kettering which was established in 1993 . Carrie's ability to multi task is legendary and we are sure this derives from bringing up three children including twins. Even so she still managed to complete the 3 peaks 24 hour challenge climbing Ben Nevis, then Scafell Pike through the night and finishing on Snowdon.

    Carrie will be able to help you with any Property management queries you may have.

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    Laura Tolton - Lettings Manager 

    Laura joined the rentals team in 2015 bringing with her not only a great personality but also giving outstanding customer service to our tenants, landlords and contractors whilst dealing with the tough job of maintenance. She has lived in Kettering all of her life and her passion is her son Luca.

    In her spare time she is a professional ice skater giving lessons to beginners!

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    Andrew Le Mesurier - Lettings Manager

    Andrew joined Henderson Connellan with a wealth of experience and knowledge from his previous 12 year career in property management.

    Andrew's positive attitude and naturally hard working nature makes it a pleasure for his landlords and tenants to work with.

    Andrew loves village life with his family and taking his son to the Leicester Aeroclub.

    Favourite restaurant - Langton Arms.

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    Testimonials from Landlords

    • Landlord Testimonial

      Always Professional
      "Henderson Connellan have managed my properties for at least 15 years and I have always found them to be helpful and professional. "
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      Very efficient
      "As estate agents they are very efficient and accessible putting the effort in to secure your property as swiftly as possible. The staff are in tune with the frustrations and stress of purchasing a property and seek to keep you informed throughout the process. As letting agents they manage your property comprehensively. "

    Testimonials from Tenants

    • Tenant Testimonial

      Fantastic Letting Experience
      "Our requirement to rent a home is coming to an end and having rented a number of properties through varying agents in the Kettering area, the last 12 months of renting through Henderson Connellan has been highly satisfactory. From the initial viewing process, through the rental agreement process and indeed the time in the property, Henderson Connellan have proved to be highly professional and customer service orientated......thank you Henderson Connellan."
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      Very pleased
      "As a tenant I am extremely pleased with the service provided by the Henderson Connellan team in Kettering. No fuss or drama whenever you need assistance or maintenance - always a warm welcome in the office with professional service which commenced with the origional viewing."
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    The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Henderson Connellan, Kettering. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Henderson Connellan, Kettering. Where properties are displayed on a page, this comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove Group Limited who operate the website Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. These property advertisements do not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Henderson Connellan, Kettering. Please contact the agent directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland and if you have any query over the content.

    *Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.

    Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a “Reserve Price” below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the “Reserve Price” will be set within the range of “Guide Prices” or no more than 10% above a single “Guide Price.”

    Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Henderson Connellan, Kettering on +441536417888.


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    Why choose Henderson Connellan?
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      Free Professional Photography
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      - Elevated external images using camera poles

      - An understanding of light and shade

      - Showcasing the 'best' your property has to offer

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      Our Property Newspaper
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      Henderson Connellan's very own professionally printed property newspaper, distributed every 90 days and personally delivered through your potential buyer's letterbox.

      Our digital version of this newspaper can be found on our website at www.hendersonconnellan.co.uk

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      London Exposure
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      Certain properties from our region will benefit through feature articles placed by Henderson Connellan in a full colour glossy magazine distributed in London
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      Village and Country
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      Thought provoking marketing campaigns for our village and country property located in the many beautiful villages and rural locales of Northamptonshire and Leicestershire
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      Open House
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      Our very own way of attractiing serious buyers to your property quickly and efficiently.

      Our Open Houses take no more than 60 minutes and are normally organised over a weekend where we personally attend your property and sell its best attributes.

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      Imaginative captions and storylines
      We are often complimented by vendors and buyers alike on the imaginative and inspirational captions and storylines we use for describing our properties for sale. We believe it is vitally important to select the highlights of each of our properties and include them in thought provoking captions. It works because buyers remember our properties whether they have seen them on the internet, in the local press or in our colour brochures. Over the years we have built up a loyal readership!
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      Complimentary move in/move out service

      Moving home is a busy and stressful time.... That's why Henderson Connellan offers its clients a complimentary move in/move out service, managing all of the things which usually take hours to sort out yourself.

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      Accompanied viewings
      All our viewings are personally accompanied when and wherever possible.  This is important to ensure relevant questions may be answered at the time of the viewing and that there is security in place for all parties.
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      Independent Financial Advisor
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      Henderson Connellan work with Nick Ripley who is a very experienced mortgage advisor and will be on hand to provide the latest permutations on some of the mort popular mortgage products that are out there.  As Nick is not tied to any bank or building society, he is free to advise on the very best mortgage deals from an extensive list of lenders.
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    Meet Our Team
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      Our team demonstrates an average term of service of 7.5 years across the company which ensures for our clients consistency, productivity and a smile to go with it. In short you may very deal with the same friendly property professional at Henderson Connellan on your next house purchase or sale.

      So here is our team together with a little insight into their personalities.

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      James Smith - Director

      Introducing James Smith the man behind Henderson Connellan,Kettering. James began his career in estate agency as a 'Saturday lad' in1992 when he was 17 years old. He started his full time career working for RCI in Kettering, later joining Henderson Connellan in 1999 as a negotiator.James in now Director of our Kettering branch and works with a highly experienced team of professionals, all dedicated to providing outstanding service.

      James lives in Loddington with his wife and 3 children. Mad for Formula 1 and the Mercedes team James has 'slowed' his driving since the arrival of child seats!

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      Sarah Smith - Director

      Everything to do with finance comes via our financial wizard, Sarah, which is very important when it comes to accurate accounting for our Landlords and Tenants. Sarah joined Henderson Connellan in 2007 from a background in corporate finance within the banking sector. So a depth of experience and efficiency is prevalent in everything she does.

      Out of work Sarah tells us that her family of husband and three children are her all consuming passion, besides which tinkling the ivories and watching a good rugger match ticks the boxes. Favourite restaurant - Wainwrights, Lake District.

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      Jessica Deacon - Associate Director 

      Jessica joined Henderson Connellan in 2013. Jessica has a strong property background having studied Property, Agency and Surveying at Cirencester. Furthermore, she has worked within the property industry since 2004 so Jessica brings a wealth of experience and diversity to the team. Jessica's unique and effective approach to estate agency will ensure you will find the perfect home or investment.

      When not at the office Jessica enjoys spending time with her daughter who is a keen equestrian enthusiast and socialising with friends, usually at her favourite restaurant - The Red Lion at East Haddon.

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      Sam Shackleton - Associate  Director 

      Sam joined Henderson Connellan in the summer of 2015, having lived in Kettering all his life. His local knowledge is second to none, which comes in handy when navigating Kettering traffic en route to appointments. With previous experience of both Residential Sales and Lettings, Sam initially worked in our lettings department before joining the sales team. Sam also produces our brochures, floorplans and inspiring headlines and story captions - where his imagination can run riot!! Sam is happy to help with any questions you have regarding the marketing of your property online.

      As a keen snooker player and cyclist, this helps Sam to keep the calories down for when he visits his favourite Restaurant, Taste of India in Rothwell.

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      Daniel Burdett - Sales Negotiator 
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      Michelle Jasper- Administration Manager 
      Michelle joined Henderson Connellan in 2020 bringing breadth of knowledge and experience gained over 30 Years of experience in the property sector, primarily in London and Milton Keynes area. The role of Administrator and Sales Support puts those skills and experience to good use in this busy, challenging and varied role. Michelle has a great sense of humour and enjoys her time away from the office baking cakes, which is a real treat for everyone in the office sampling her creations!
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      Amy Shaw - Sales Progressor 
      Amy returned to Henderson Connellan in February 2022 as Sales Progressor when her children started school. A previous role with the company as Sales Negotiator means Amy has a strength and depth of knowledge for the whole moving process. When not in the office, Amy enjoys spending time with her young family, baking and keeping fit by doing pilates and running.
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      Shelley Pettit - Sales Support and Administrator
      Having joined Henderson Connellan in September 2022, Shelley has a wealth of experience from Customer Service and Administration roles, which has also included running her own successful business for many years, her skills are combined with an intimate knowledge of the Kettering area having lived in the town all of her life. Museums & History are of great interest to Shelley, an English Heritage subscription provides plenty of opportunity to explore her interest along with her partner and Daughter - whilst a good Crime drama or Sudoke puzzle will occupy her free time
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      Testimonials from Sellers

      • Seller Testimonial

        Usual excellent service I've come to expect
        Usual excellent service I've come to expect "Used HC many times over the years and always receive the same great levels of service from James and his team. "
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        Professional Reliable Service
        "We used Henderson Connellan to sell our cottage and were very pleased with the service we received. Texts advising us of viewings and prompt feedback on the viewing gave us the feeling that this is a well organised, efficient and proactive agency. The agents we dealt with were very responsive and professional and the team really went to great lengths to help us. Highly recommend this agency "
      • Seller Testimonial

        Very professional, would recommend  
        "Adam is very professional always helpful and will go the extra mile to ensure everything is correct."
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        Extremely helpful and professional
        "Henderson Connellan took on my house and sold within the contract time. Their staff in the Kettering office were extremely helpful and very professional. Any queries I had were answered in a timely manner and whenever I wanted an up date on proceedings they got back to me within the same day. I have dealt with many estate agents in the area previously and was surprised at how professional HC are, thanks guys."
      • Seller Testimonial

        Much recommended
        "Excellent communication and service from the moment we viewed the property, to assisting us with pushing through a tricky exchange and completion. Adam and Jessica were always patient with my emails and phone calls, and provided invaluable advice and gentle nudging up the chain to ensure our move completed on time. Compared to encounters with other estate agents we were really impressed with their human qualities as much as their professionalism, which go a long way when embarking on such a complicated transaction."
      • Seller Testimonial

        Excellent in every way
        "From the initial valuation carried out by James, right through to the sale of our property, Henderson's were with us for every single step of the way. The level of professionalism was second to none, with regular updates via both telephone and email that kept both myself and my wife informed and reassured. We can not praise Henderson Connellan highly enough and would never even entertain the thought of using any other agent."
      • Seller Testimonial

        No complaints here
        "Henderson Connellan kept us fully informed at every stage of our viewings and subsequent offer and sale. I would certainly use them again."
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        Excellent service, would highly recommend
        "James and his team have provided an outstanding service on both occasions that we have used them. The valuation from James was spot on, Jessica carried out the viewings in a very professional manner and our house sold very quickly at the asking price. Many thanks also to  Adam who kept us well informed right the way through the process."
      • Seller Testimonial

        Could not fault service and efficiency
        "I can not fault James and his Team, the house valuation was spot on and sold to the first people who viewed.. looked at property with other agents and no one came close with their approach or service . (especially poor service from agents who charge a low fee) Was always kept updated and well informed , can't speak highly enough of the service and help i received"
      • Seller Testimonial

        Outstanding service, helpful and informative
        "The service I have received from Henderson and Connellan, Kettering branch has been outstanding. A truly personaised service with support at every turn. Adam Brewster (sales manager) has made the whole process of selling my home a pleasure not a chore, Adam's attitude and outlook has made the sale quick and informative. He truly put his all into the process and has communicated at every stage. Great agent I cannot rate high enough."
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        Selling made simple
        "We decided to sell our home after listening to a short radio clip about the current housing market, one quick phone call to Henderson Connellan resulted in the property being listed online within a couple of days and sold within a week, the Sales team were very effective and responsive to all enquiries in a professional manner"
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        Excellent, fast, professional & efficient
        "I would like to personally thank Adam Brewster from the Kettering Branch who provided us with some excellent advice and guidance on our position, His professional service and attention to detail is a credit to Henderson Connellan and I would strongly recommend them to anyone wishing to buy or sell a home."
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        Why would you go anywhere else!!
        "Henderson Connellan have always sold our houses, they are professional, courteous and go the extra mile to make sure the sale happens."
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        Superb Service
        "Having sold many of my previous homes through Henderson Connellan I can only say how professional they are. Not only did they market my property well, the feedback I received after every viewing was reassuring and helpful. I would have no hesitation in recommending James Smith and his team, in particular Jessica Deacon,as nothing was too much trouble for them.. "
      • Seller Testimonial

        Professional and honest
        "The team at Henderson were very good from start to finish. They offered great advice and carried on that service when the house was sold , With past experience with other estate agents I found that once the purchase/sale had been accepted then your custom wasn't top of their priority but with Henderson I found the service continued from start to the very end. Will definitely only use their service if needed in the future ."
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        Excellent service regarding our sale
        "We found all of the staff very professional in their approach and they kept us advised of the progress through to completion. They are one of the few agents who have telephoned us regarding property options for us to buy which are in keeping with our specifications, In particular, the Director of the Kettering branch has incredibly local knowledge and expertise. "
      • Seller Testimonial

        Superb customer service
        "From start to finish Henderson Conellan managed all of my expectations. From the professional approach during the initial valuation and property listing, to the total communication process through to sales completion. Well done, would definitely recommend."
      • Seller Testimonial

        Fabulous service
        "Having dealt with James on numerous occasions, both selling and buying property, I can confirm that his level of Customer Service is Outstanding. I really would recommend James and the team at H&C. "

      Testimonials from Buyers

      • Buyer Testimonial

        A professional and pleasant experience
        "Wide selection of lovely properties and professional pleasant staff. Local people who know the area extremely well and care about doing a good job."
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        Great Agent!
        Very helpful and supportive throughout. Went above and beyond in dealing with solicitors and negotiating the completion date. Great stuff! "
      • Buyer Testimonial

        Great Service
        We have recently bought a property through Henderson Connellan and their service has been excellent. We are relocating to the area and we received plenty of support and advice about the town, amenities and I felt they really understood the kind of property we were looking for. In fact, our agent saw our house before we did and thought of us! If it hadn't been for her good instincts we might not have found the house. Huge thanks to Henderson Connellan for being so supportive throughout the process. "
      • Buyer Testimonial

        Great Service
        "James at Henderson Connellan was acting for the Seller and he bought the property to our attention. We would not normally have looked at this type of property but we ended up buying it ! His service throughout was impeccable. He kept communications open between buyer and seller even when the Solicitors were being a bit slow. James is highly recommended.
      • Buyer Testimonial

        Good service re our purchase
        "We found all of the staff very professional in their approach and they kept us advised of the progress through to completion. They are one of the few agents who have telephoned us regarding property options for us to buy which are in keeping with our specifications, In particular, the Director of the Kettering branch has incredibly local knowledge and expertise. "
      • Buyer Testimonial

        Buying our new Northamptonshire home
        "From the beginning Henderson Connellan were helpful and pro-active in finding and securing our new home. We were unfamiliar with the area and relied on their judgement and expertise in interpreting the specification that we gave them. They acted promptly and decisively at all times and kept us fully informed through the whole process. What could have been a stressful time went smoothly from beginning to end. Highly recommended.
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      The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Henderson Connellan, Kettering. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Henderson Connellan, Kettering. Where properties are displayed on a page, this comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove Group Limited who operate the website Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. These property advertisements do not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Henderson Connellan, Kettering. Please contact the agent directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland and if you have any query over the content.

      *Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.

      Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a “Reserve Price” below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the “Reserve Price” will be set within the range of “Guide Prices” or no more than 10% above a single “Guide Price.”

      Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Henderson Connellan, Kettering on +441536417888.


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      Branch address

      15-16 Market Place,
      Kettering,
      NN16 0AJ

      Get in touch

      Buying: 01536 907222  Local call rate
      Letting: 01536 907610  Local call rate

      Disclaimer

      The content on this Microsite has been uploaded by Henderson Connellan, Kettering. Rightmove Group Limited makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the content, any queries should be sent directly to Henderson Connellan, Kettering. Where properties are displayed on a page, this comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove Group Limited who operate the website Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. These property advertisements do not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Henderson Connellan, Kettering. Please contact the agent directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland and if you have any query over the content.

      *Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a “Guide Price” or a range of “Guide Prices”. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.

      Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a “Reserve Price” below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the “Reserve Price” will be set within the range of “Guide Prices” or no more than 10% above a single “Guide Price.”

      Auction Fees: The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here, as it is to be sold via auction. To find out more about the fees associated with this property please call Henderson Connellan, Kettering on +441536417888.