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Welcome to Ashtons

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    Ashtons' dedicated Land and New Homes team, having merged with Putterills Land & Development Ltd in July 2021, is now the largest Land and New Homes business in Hertfordshire.

    With six offices situated in prime locations, our newly extended network covers some of the most affluent commuter towns in Hertfordshire: St Albans, Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Redbourn, Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City.

    Our new Land and New Homes team not only offer an expanded network, but an increased portfolio of properties and a collaboration of some of the most talented people in the industry.

    Ashtons are your local, independent estate agent and whether it is buying or selling, land and development, new homes, property management, mortgages, solicitors or surveyors, our focused teams are passionate about property and committed to getting our clients the best possible outcome, every time.

    This dedication and industry expertise has seen us recently named Best Medium-Size Estate Agency in the UK.

    Over the coming weeks and months, you will see a number of sites launched under the Ashtons umbrella and any current sites that are being marketed by Putterills Land and New homes will also now feature on the Ashtons website giving the development enhanced coverage across many more locations throughout Hertfordshire.

    So, for life's great moves, you can have total peace of mind with Ashtons.

    To find out more, visit ashtons.co.uk/new-homes.

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    Partnering with leading local developers
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    Our agency has one of the most forward-thinking departments in the county dedicated to Land and New Homes.

    We have the perfect blend of experience, enthusiasm and expertise to see a project through from conception to completion. Together, we identify potential sites and propose the most suitable development scheme providing both commercial and financial advice. We work closely with planning consultants, conservation specialists and highway advisors to achieve the best outcome.

    For developers, our intelligence and experience in the local property market is second to none. We have an enviable share of the local property market upon which we are able to provide first class advice to builders and developers. On the marketing side, we have sound resources from design and print to site representation, whether it be a bespoke individual scheme or a comprehensive new homes development.

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    We think differently. Expect extraordinary.
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    Every month we register hundreds of new buyers and with the use of intelligent, tailored marketing and social media, this has enabled us to continually broaden our contact base built successfully from nearly 40 years of conducting good business. We sell 1 in 4 properties across our territory, which is more than any of the 70 other agents operating in this area.

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    We know our market inside out.
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    As number one property agents in and around the al postal district, we know our market inside out. We have a winning formula for achieving a great price for our clients and our agents are all highly trained to navigate even the trickiest deals and still excel in surpassing client expectations - over 98% say they will recommend or use us again.

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    Partnered with leading local developers.
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    Our agency has one of the most forward-thinking departments in the county dedicated to Land and New Homes.

    We have the perfect blend of experience, enthusiasm and expertise to see a project through from conception to completion. Together, we identify potential sites and propose the most suitable development scheme providing both commercial and financial advice. We work closely with planning consultants, conservation specialists and highway advisors to achieve the best outcome.

    For developers, our intelligence and experience in the local property market is second to none. We have an enviable share of the local property market upon which we are able to provide first class advice to builders and developers. On the marketing side, we have sound resources from design and print to site representation, whether it be a bespoke individual scheme or a comprehensive new homes development.

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    No faceless call centres.
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    Property and people are our passion. We employ 90+ property experts across all disciplines of our business, so you will enjoy the benefits of in-house specialists. Whether it's professional photography, copywriting, marketing, trained full-time viewing guides, sales people or people with the legal knowledge and background to push your sale through, our multi-disciplined business will support you.

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    Proven track record.
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    Every year we successfully help approximately 1000 people move home and have an industry-leading recommendation rate of over 98%. We don't just talk a good story though - openness and transparency are intrinsic to our values. We list every property so you can see our pedigree. Feel free to take a look for yourself and peruse our new homes portfolio.

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    Jonathan Searles
    Associate Director 

    Leading the Land & New Homes team, Jonathan has practiced in the residential sales market for over twenty years now, over half of which have been spent with Ashtons. He has specialised in Hertfordshire for the last fifteen years, building long term relationships with house builders and developers alike.

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    Kay Sheppard 
    Sales Director - New Homes North

    Kay joined the Ashtons family in 2021, with over 20 years' experience in both New Homes and Residential Sales at Putterills, first as a Senior Sales Negotiator and Valuer before setting up the dedicated New Homes department in 2007. Kay is responsible for the management and co-ordination of New Homes sites across Hertfordshire and South Bedfordshire, ensuring that our developer clients receive an exceptional level of service and proactive marketing advice.

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    Jason Maresca
    Senior New Homes Associate - New Homes North

    Jason joined Ashtons in 2022 and has over 22 years' experience in the industry, including an impressive career as Regional Manager and then Director for a Land and New Homes business in London. Jason has a reputation for exemplary professionalism and discretion and also has experience working at the highest end of the industry, selling luxury homes in Radlett, before deciding to focus on his passion for Land and New Homes.

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    Giles Hastings BA (Hons) MRTPI
    Senior Land Manager  - New Homes South

    Graduating from Oxford Brookes University with an Honours Degree in Land and Planning, Giles Hastings is our Senior Land Manager and a member of the Royal Institute of Town Planning. Giles previously worked for a large national house builder before joining Ashtons seven years ago and has since used his expertise to secure a number of high-profile developments for our clients.

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    Verity Stuart-Thompson
    Head of New Homes - New Homes South

    Verity joined Ashtons in 2015 as a Weekend Viewing Guide whilst in her final year studying Business and Events Management at the University of Hertfordshire. On completion of her degree and realising a passion for estate agency, Verity joined full time on our Graduate/Trainee Sales Associate programme. Later promoted to Sales Associate, Verity decided to specialise in Land & New Homes and joined the department in 2017. She has since been promoted to Head of New Homes.

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    Emily Ward
    Senior New Homes Associate - New Homes South

    Joining Ashtons in 2019, Emily works in our Land & New Homes department as a Senior New Homes Associate. She brings over four years' experience of living and breathing the local property market and is an experienced valuer who prides herself on giving honest and detailed advice. She has lived in Welwyn Garden City for the majority of her life and has great knowledge of the area. If you're looking for a new build property across Hertfordshire, she is the person to see.

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    Emma Cook
    Sales Administrator - New Homes North

    Emma joined the Ashtons group in 2021 as part of the acquisition of Putterills Land & Development Ltd. Emma has worked in the industry for almost twenty years and has gained a wealth of experience in both sales and lettings during that time. Emma joined the New Homes sector in July 2016 and quickly become an integral member of the team. She is highly motivated and takes pride in paying close attention to detail and providing excellent customer service to all our clients.

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    Dom Ciraolo
    Senior New Homes Associate - New Homes South

    Dom joined Ashton's new homes team in 2022 and, with over 20 years of new homes sales experience, has certainly enhanced Ashton's sales force! Dom's ethos is always to give great service, go the extra mile, and the personal touch is a must, especially as buying a home can be stressful and, at times, difficult to navigate. Dom has consistently received five-star reviews from purchasers complementing the developer's aim of providing the best customer journey.

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    Tracey Matthews
    Viewing Guide - New Homes North

    Tracey joined the Ashtons group in 2021 as part of the acquisition of Putterills Land & Development Ltd. With a background in Sales, Tracey is a highly experienced Viewing Guide, who relishes the opportunity to meet new people and help them on their journey to finding a new home.

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    Simon Field CeMAP
    Senior Mortgage Advisor 

    Simon joined Ashwell Mortgage Services in 2020, bringing with him significant knowledge and expertise, having worked in the mortgage industry for over 8 years. Fully CeMap qualified and having held positions locally in St Albans, Harpenden and Welwyn Garden City for Halifax and another national estate agency. Simon always offers an individual tailored and bespoke approach for each and every client, taking great pride in being able to offer a seamless, first class service consistently. With full market access and knowledge of the local area Simon is best positioned to offer unrivalled mortgage advice to all Ashwell clients.
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      For nearly 40 years, we've been marketing property for sale and to rent in Hertfordshire. We've grown to a multi-disciplined firm of 90+ talented people who live and breathe the local property market - whether it's property in Harpenden, property in St Albans, property in Welwyn Garden City or property in Redbourn and the surrounding villages, we have people who love the local areas they live and work in. This is what some of our customers have to say:

    Testimonials from Buyers

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      patient, friendly and prompt
      Despite countless emails and phone calls, Ashtons were always very patient, friendly and providing prompt response to our questions/queries.

      - S Budaj

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      Couldn't have done it without Verity
      Verity was wonderful and helped us every step of the way. Couldn't have done it without her.

      - Ellie & Tom

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      kind, helpful and collaborative
      All the team at Ashtons were very kind, helpful and collaborative throughout the process. The card signed by the team that followed the purchase was a very nice touch. The bubbles were greatly appreciated too.

      - Anjeza Saliaj

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      the best agent we dealt with
      Everyone who we spoke to at Ashtons was very helpful and friendly guiding us through the process, answering our questions and receiving very prompt responses from the developer. They made the process stress free and enjoyable. Ashtons were the best estate agent we dealt with when looking for a property. They were flexible with viewing appointments,personable and not pushy.

      - Sarah & Dan
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