98% sales valuation accuracy
99% sales fee satisfaction
Barnes Kingsnorth is an independent sales and lettings agent with offices in Pembury and Tonbridge offering a wealth of local knowledge and expertise. We aim to provide the very best experience with personal attention at all times and a friendly, professional service.
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Barnes Kingsnorth is an independent sales and lettings agent with offices in Pembury and Tonbridge offering a wealth of local knowledge and expertise. We aim to provide the very best experience with personal attention at all times and a friendly, professional service.
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5th Nov 2024
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22nd Oct 2024
reviewed by 'Madeline'
21st Oct 2024
reviewed by 'Sarah'
2nd Oct 2024
reviewed by 'Robert'
12th Aug 2024
reviewed by 'P Edwards'
Performance Statistics
| Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 98% | 99% | £171,250 | £1,580,000 |
Review statistics
| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
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| 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 112 | 2 | 53 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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- Sales
- Lettings
- Block Management
- Surveys
- Conveyancing
- Mortgage Advice
- Home Builder
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Barnes Kingsnorth Estate Agents Branches (view all 2)
Aug 28,2018
Aug 28,2018
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We recently bought a house being sold by Barnes Kingsnorth in Pembury.
Their courteous and professional approach eased our frustrations in what transpired to be a complicated chain with little transparency.
Without their continued efforts and our Solicitor, we feel sure that our move would ...
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Aug 29, 2018
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Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review of your experience with us, Richard. We really enjoyed working with you and your family, to get you into your new home so it's lovely to receive your feedback, thank you. As you say, the chain below you was somewhat complicated but so glad that our team's efforts to keep everyone informed with any updates and sheer grit and determination all paid off and you've all now moved and settling in before school starts again. Your solicitor was grea ...
Aug 27,2018
Aug 27,2018
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Sarah has worked tirelessly throughout the process of selling our home.
She kept in touch with us especially after we had found a buyer and seemed to really help with the progress of the sale.
It is very much appreciated...
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Reasonable fee
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Aug 26,2018
Aug 26,2018
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Throughout the process of selling my house all the staff at Barnes Kingsnorth were friendly helpful and professional. They kept me fully informed and were actively involved in sorting out delays in the chain. I would strongly recommend this estate agent....
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Aug 28, 2018
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Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review of your experience with us. We loved selling your home for you and hope you're enjoying your new surroundings and it feels like home already. ...
Aug 17,2018
Aug 17,2018
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10/10, first class! What a team! I have used these guys a number of times now, have recommended them to others, and will continue to do so....
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Market rate !
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Aug 28, 2018
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Thank you so much Jan for taking the time to review Barnes Kingsnorth and for entrusting us with the sale of your previous family home, sending our very best wishes for your onward adventures! xx ...
Aug 16,2018
Aug 16,2018
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Howard and Sarah are a formidable team. Their patience and determination to find us the right buyer in a difficult market really paid off. They communicate clearly and react quickly and truly have been a pleasure to deal with throughout this stressful process. They have ...
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Very competitive
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Aug 16, 2018
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Dear Francoise, Thank you so much for entrusting us with the sale of your home. Hoping now that your onward move and new adventures go smoothly. Best wishes Sarah. ...
Aug 03,2018
Aug 03,2018
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From agreeing to use Barnes Kingsnorth to them handing over the keys to our buyers, they were both professional and confidence giving. With their database of prospective buyers, we had viewings before our house had even hit the internet.
After selling within 3 weeks, our ongoing ...
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In line with other agencies
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Aug 03, 2018
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Hi Rachael, thank you so much for taking the time to post a review of your experience with us. It was an absolute pleasure and thank you for entrusting the sale of your home to us. We hope you're all settling in well to your new home and enjoying life in Dorset.
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Jul 26,2018
Jul 26,2018
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Barnes Kingsnorth are professional, proactive and can be relied upon for an efficient service. I have used this agency twice, which is an obvious recommendation....
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As expected.
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Jul 27, 2018
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Thank you Sue, very much for taking the time to post this review & Thank you again, for trusting us with another sale on your behalf!
Sarah x ...
Jul 25,2018
Jul 25,2018
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A positive experience carried out in a friendly and professional manner. Always available to answer queries with an added touch of humour....
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Jul 25, 2018
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Thank you so much for the review, we always try our best to provide service with a smile! ...
Jul 23,2018
Jul 23,2018
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Barneskingsnorth provided excellent service to us for both the sale of our property and the purchase of our new one. When selling our property they were very proactive in its marketing and kept us up to date at all times. For the property we purchased ...
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Jul 24, 2018
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Thank you so very much for taking the time to review Barnes Kingsnorth. I am so pleased that we could help with both your sale & onward purchase x I hope your move all went well and that you have now settled into your new home! Sarah x ...
Jun 29,2018
Jun 29,2018
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I have delt with many estate agents over the years but have found them to be on the ball all the time, Any queries they will persue to the end. A great pleasure to have meet them,
Would recomend any time, nothing to much of ...
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Jun 30, 2018
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Thank you so much for your review. So very pleased that we got there in the end! Wishing you every happiness in your new home x Sarah x ...
Jun 27,2018
Jun 27,2018
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I wqs selling the property as executor of an estate and Barnes Kingsnorth was one of the agents I selected as I wanted to use a local estate agent. Howard did the valuation and I was impressed by his knowledge of the local housing market, ...
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Barnes Kingsnorth fees were the lowest of the three agents who gave a valuation
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Jun 28, 2018
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Thank you so much Marion, for choosing us to look after the sale on your behalf and for your 5 star recommendation ! Sarah x ...
May 28,2018
May 28,2018
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We sold our house through Barnes Kingsnorth and we couldn't fault a thing they did. They are very good at keeping you informed, giving honest feedback and liaising with other people in the chain. (We also bought the house originally from them too and they ...
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Very competing fees.
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May 30, 2018
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Thank you so much & thank you for entrusting us with your sale. Wishing you many happy years in your new home xx ...
“The whole team provided an outstanding service for us from start to finish. Highly professional, always helpful....”
May 03,2018
May 03,2018
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Howard, Sarah and the team provided an absolutely excellent service to us at all times throughout the sales process. Professional, personal, attentive, they truly deserve their award for the best local estate agents in Tonbridge in 2017....
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Their fees are very competitive, and in view of the level of service they provide, we felt that it was money well spent.
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May 04, 2018
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Thank you so much for your kind words, we were very pleased to have been involved in another sale for you. I must admit we are rather delighted with our award for the second year running :) ...
Apr 13,2018
Apr 13,2018
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The staff at Barnes kingsnorth are approachable and friendly. They were on top of things and easy to communicate with. They all seemed to know what was going on, which always makes it easier when calling up with a question/request. Nothing was a bother ...
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Apr 14, 2018
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Thank you so much, Katherine, for taking the time to write a review of your experience when buying your home through us, it really means a lot to our whole team. It was great speaking with you through the process and we can't wait to see what you do to transform the house and put your stamp on it. Hope you're settling in well to the village.
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Mar 06,2018
Mar 06,2018
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I would also just like to say that Karen was extremely helpful as well. The move was stress free due to the help and guidance from the team. I was kept up to date throughout the process which was extremely reassuring. Would like to take ...
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Generally the going rate for estate agent fees which I accepted.
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Mar 12, 2018
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Thank you so much, Maxine, for taking the time to post a review of your experience with us, it means so much to us. It was an absolute pleasure working with you to sell your home and move you to your new home and we are so thrilled that you are settling in well. Thank you from all the BK ladies. ...
Feb 10,2018
Feb 10,2018
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Thank you to all the staff at Barnes Kingsnorth for the excellent service they provided when selling and finding us our dream home. When Karen first valued our home she reassured us that she would find our dream home, and they did. All the staff ...
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The fees were worth every penny.
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Feb 20, 2018
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Thank you so very much for taking the time to post a review of your experience with our team at Barnes Kingsnorth. We were so thrilled to not only find you buyers who love your old home, but to have found your dream home for you too. It's been great working with you and we all wish you many happy years in your new home. I'd say come back to us when you next want to move, but I think we'll be waiting a long time for that! ...
Feb 06,2018
Feb 06,2018
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I have no hesitation in recommending Barnes Kingsnorth. Karen, Dawn and Chloe kept us fully informed throughout the sales process. They liaised with solicitors and estate agents down the chain ensuring there were no unnecessary delays. Karen also gave good advice on how to present ...
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The agent fees were not cheap BUT you get what you pay for. Barnes Kingsnorth were always at hand to answer queries, keep us informed and were always very professional.
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Feb 07, 2018
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Thank you so much Stan, for taking the time to post a review of your experience with us. You were both great fun to work with and we're so pleased you were happy with our service and it sounds like you're settling in well to your new home, albeit looking forward to the warmer weather! Many thanks from all the ladies at BK. ...
Jan 07,2018
Jan 07,2018
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Sarah kept me updated on the sale of my property on a regular basis & provided a proactive & professional service throughout....
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Nov 03,2017
Nov 03,2017
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All the staff at Barnes Kingsnorth have been very helpful and friendly too. I've always felt like I can ask anything. I spoke with BK more than Freeman Foreman (selling) as they were so much more approachable. Zoe in particular answered any response really quickly ...
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Nov 03, 2017
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Thank you so much for taking time out of unpacking, to post a review of your experience of buying your home through us, it means a lot to us. We are always more than happy to help with any queries you have at any stage and so pleased to hear that you found our service so reassuring and helpful. We are thrilled that you love your new home so much and wish you every happiness for many years to come there. If you decide to move again in the future, we'd love to hear from you and help you with your ...
Aug 09,2017
Aug 09,2017
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Thank you to an ace team who supported us in selling our house in Pembury and in the purchase of our new home in the NW.
We can highly recommend BKN Pembury, very professional and caring....
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Competitive with other agents.
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Aug 09, 2017
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Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review of the service you received from us, Jane and Keith. You have been a pleasure to work with and we hope you are happily settled into your new home now and enjoying being close to your family, without all that motorway driving. Thank you so much. Karen ...
Jul 15,2017
Jul 15,2017
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Sarah and Howard went above and beyond what you would normally expect from an estate agent. Right from the start and throughout our sale, they were honest, realistic, friendly and professional. They were always easy to contact and we always got an early reply to ...
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Very reasonable and they've earned every penny! :)
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Jul 17, 2017
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Dear Kris and Gary, thank you so much for your extremely kind words. Wishing you lots of luck in your new life adventures, I do hope the move goes well x ...
Jun 11,2017
Jun 11,2017
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We selected Barnes Kingsnorth because of their friendly and professional approach to our house sale. Our house sale ended up being quite a difficult process, full of ups and downs, and Barnes Kingsnorth have been incredibly supportive and professional throughout. Sarah has worked incredibly hard ...
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Jun 12, 2017
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Thank you very much for your kind review. It's so lovely to feel appreciated! We are glad that we got there in the end. Good luck now with your onward move. Sarah x ...
May 27,2017
May 27,2017
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Having bought and sold two separate properties within the last twelve months, plus many others over a life time, We have dealt with a good many Estate Agents. We have never been as fortunate as we were recently in our dealings with BarnesKingsnorth whose level ...
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These were the going rate on the High Street.
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May 30, 2017
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Thank you so much for your very kind words. It was a pleasure to deal with yourselves as well! Sarah x ...
May 12,2017
May 12,2017
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I have just sold my late mothers house. Howard came and did the valuation and Sarah progressed the sale. Both Sarah & Howard have been fantastic all the way through the sale, always returning my phone calls and emails, keeping me updated all the way through ...
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May 12, 2017
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Hi Sue, Thank you so much for taking the time to place this review. Its lovely to hear such kind words! So pleased that we have now exchanged on your late Mothers property - nearly there! Will talk next week on completion. Thanks so much again Sarah x ...
May 11,2017
May 11,2017
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We were very happy with the service we received from BKN and especially from Sarah and would recommend to anyone. Sarah managed our sale and purchase from start to finish, continuously chasing the chain and providing updates in a very professional but personable way. This ...
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May 11, 2017
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Hello Tom and Alyce, thank you so much for your very kind review. It was an absolute pleasure to be able to sell your property and to be able to find your next home for you. I do hope you have settled in and there are not too many boxes left unopened! Best wishes Sarah x ...
Nov 15,2016
Nov 15,2016
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Karen and her team offer an exceptional service, from the outset they get it right, even taking into consideration the safety of pets! Each member of staff visits your home, they then keep you updated on all viewings with timely and helpful feedback. Their knowledge ...
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This agent is worth every penny of their fees!
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Nov 22, 2016
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Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review of our service. We're so thrilled to hear how happy you've been with our service and that you are all settled happily in your new home. Wishing you many happy years in your new surroundings, but if we can help in any way in the future, we'd love to hear from you. ...
Sep 07,2016
Sep 07,2016
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Barnes Kingsnorth were great with our sale and purchase. The individual staff members took the time to come and see our property before showing people round, and (through no fault of their own!) ended up selling it 3 times over in a matter of months. We ...
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Fair for the amount of work they put in
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Sep 07, 2016
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Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review of our service Emily. Frustrating to have had two sales fall through but very pleased it was "third time lucky" for you. Lovely home to sell and great working with you. Hope you're all happily settled in your new home and that your children are keeping their rooms as tidy now as they did for the viewings :-) We're thrilled that you were so pleased with our service and if ever we can help in the future, you know where we are.
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Sep 05,2016
Sep 05,2016
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The team wasted no time in putting the property on the market and, within a week, we had several offers at, or above the asking price! They kept us informed of the progress by email but without any unnecessary ones! Great job....
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The fees were competitive!
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Sep 07, 2016
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, Cliff. We are thrilled that you and your brother have been so pleased with the service you have received from us and it has been a pleasure working with you. If we can ever help again in the future, we'd love to hear from you.
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Jul 01,2016
Jul 01,2016
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Sarah was amazing, from the very first meeting all the way through the purchase.
She was friendly and helpful in anyway she could be.
The added bonus of a surprise bottle of fizz on completion was a lovely touch....
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Jan 25,2016
Jan 25,2016
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We were delighted by the way Howard and Sarah dealt with the whole sale/purchase process, representing in our case both the property we were selling as well as the one we were buying. Their advice and support helping us deal with awkward solicitors was ...
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Very reasonable, I think they earned every penny of it
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Jan 25, 2016
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Thank you for your very kind words. We all hope you are settling well into your new home, best wishes BKEA TEAM! ...
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