Hitchin, SG5
4.9/5, 645 reviews
97% recommended
95% sales valuation accuracy
99% sales fee satisfaction
Established in 1974 and situated centrally in the town, our experienced sales and lettings negotiators achieve consistent success for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants. Our traditional values combined with innovative marketing and technology enables us to provide greater opportunities to sell and let your property. show more Established in 1974 and situated centrally in the town, our experienced sales and lettings negotiators achieve consistent success for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants. Our traditional values combined with innovative marketing and technology enables us to provide greater opportunities to sell and let your property.

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Country Properties
6 Brand Street
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 1HX
01462 452951

Performance statistics
Services Valuation Accuracy Fees Satisfaction Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 95% 99% £107,500 £3,400,000
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
124 0 304 14 135 2 53 0 11 2
Areas covered
  • SG5
  • Hitchin
  • SG4
  • Ickleford
  • Pirton
  • Kimpton
  • Offley
  • Breachwood Green
  • Gosmore
  • Charlton
  • St Ipployts
Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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“Having recently purchased through Country Properties in Hitchin we would ......”

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Apr 12,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Martin'
Apr 12,2016
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Having recently purchased through Country Properties in Hitchin we would like to comment on the support and help we received from in the Hitchin office. Being well established the office benefits from a high profile and good stock of houses. We had been looking on ...
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“My first property transaction in my life and I have ......”

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Apr 08,2016
Minithumbup
Rebecca
By: 'Jburton182'
Apr 08,2016
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My first property transaction in my life and I have to say I was very impressed with Country Properties. Thorough, honest and efficient - I am pleased with how the sale progressed so quickly. I will have no hesitation in using Country Properties in future ...
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Apr 07,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Jan'
Apr 07,2016
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From the moment I dealt with Jan right to the end of the process. She went above and beyond to make us buying our new home as stress free and as enjoyable an experience as possible. She is a real star...
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The fees where both fare and reflected on there hard work.
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Mar 16,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Mrs'
Mar 16,2016
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We have used Country Properties more than once for house sales and purchase and most recently for a sale further to bereavement. We have always found them to be friendly, considerate, well informed and realistic, particularly knowledgeable about the local housing market. We are very ...
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Satisfied with the comparable rate for the area.
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“We worked with Jan from Country Properties to sell our ......”

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Mar 14,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Daf'
Mar 14,2016
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We worked with Jan from Country Properties to sell our house and buy a new one. We were delighted with the service from start to finish. Jan and the team worked really hard to mediate between us and the buyers/sellers, pushed things along when ...
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Mar 11,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'GGarg'
Mar 11,2016
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There are not enough words to praise the high quality service I got from Country Properties Hitchin branch in selling my property. From contacting them to take an initial advice in start and till the property was sold in the end, they gave me an ...
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The fees was totally acceptable.
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“). Jan has been excellent from day one: keeping us informed, ......”

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Mar 10,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Anon'
Mar 10,2016
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). Jan has been excellent from day one: keeping us informed, chasing up the chain on almost a daily basis, and acting as an intermediary. Jan has been available at every stage, and enabled the whole transaction to pass off smoothly, with completion set for tomorrow. ...
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“I have just moved house after a very frustrating year ......”

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Feb 29,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Alison'
Feb 29,2016
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I have just moved house after a very frustrating year of hold ups. Jan has been fantastic throughout - she has stayed in constant contact and kept everyone in the loop, and despite the long wait, kept our buyers for us. if it wasn't for ...
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“Jan Howard at Country Properties looked after the sale of ......”

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Jan 17,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Stephen'
Jan 17,2016
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Jan Howard at Country Properties looked after the sale of my house in St Ippolyts top to bottom. Not only was she extremely professional in matching the right applicants for the house but most importantly she was always available to talk to and discuss the ...
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Good. In line with others but a better service.
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“Having lived in the same house for over 30 years the ......”

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Jan 15,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Smith'
Jan 15,2016
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Having lived in the same house for over 30 years the very thought of moving was really quite daunting. James, Jan and the team at Country Properties listened carefully to my wishes and concerns and acted accordingly. I am obviously very happy with the outcome and ...
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The agents fee structure was clearly represented to me and I consider our negotiations fair and equitable.
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“Country Properties Hitchin gave the 1st impression that I was ......”

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Jan 15,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Happy'
Jan 15,2016
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Country Properties Hitchin gave the 1st impression that I was there only client and they could not do enough to help, this level of service continued throughout the sale of my property....
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After a negotiation the fees were fair
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“As an investment buyer I have dealt with several estate ......”

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Jan 12,2016
Minithumbup
Paul
By: 'Parm'
Jan 12,2016
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As an investment buyer I have dealt with several estate agents in the area and always found Country Properties the most impressive. They have always been factual and presented properties to me professionally. I bought a lovely 3 bed property through them in a competitive best ...
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“It was a pleasure dealing with James at Country Properties ......”

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Jan 11,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Tim'
Jan 11,2016
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It was a pleasure dealing with James at Country Properties - he was both professional & pleasant, and helped to make my purchase an easy and pleasurable experience. If/when I decide to sell my property, Country Properties will certainly be my first port of call....
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“Throughout the sales process both Jan and Rebecca were delightful ......”

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Jan 08,2016
Minithumbup
Rebecca
By: 'Elaine'
Jan 08,2016
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Throughout the sales process both Jan and Rebecca were delightful - knowledgeable, helpful, attentive and kept me updated. Jan was the staff member that showed me the property when I purchased, and I had no hesitation in contacting her to act for me when I ...
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Fees were in line with my expectations.
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“I had previously marketed my property with another agent, but ......”

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Jan 07,2016
Minithumbup
Rebecca
By: 'Kevin'
Jan 07,2016
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I had previously marketed my property with another agent, but the number of viewings noticeably increased when I switched to Country Properties. There seemed to be more potential buyers who were in the office talking to the Agents, rather than just relying on buyers to ...
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“Being a first time buyer and not knowing much about ......”

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Dec 29,2015
Minithumbup
Rebecca
By: 'Hannah'
Dec 29,2015
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Being a first time buyer and not knowing much about how estate agents work and buying process James and Becky were great. They were open, honest and did not waste my time. They took time to understand my requirements and did not send me any ...
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“We found all the staff very pleasant to deal with, ......”

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Dec 23,2015
Minithumbup
Rebecca
By: 'Garden'
Dec 23,2015
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We found all the staff very pleasant to deal with, and responsive to requests. Buyers were found quite quickly and the necessary action was taken to bring the sales to a satisfactory conclusion....
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“As first time buyers, we found the whole process a ......”

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Dec 17,2015
Minithumbup
Rebecca
By: 'Vanessa'
Dec 17,2015
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As first time buyers, we found the whole process a little daunting to start with. Becky, Jan and the rest of the team were extremely helpful throughout the purchase of our first home, making the process smooth and relatively stress free! Becky in particular was ...
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“Everyone at Country Properties was excellent and helped guide me ......”

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Dec 16,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Andy'
Dec 16,2015
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Everyone at Country Properties was excellent and helped guide me through the whole process from end to end so that everything ran smoothly....
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“Excellent service from A to Z! The tenancy application was ......”

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Dec 15,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Fatou'
Dec 15,2015
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Excellent service from A to Z! The tenancy application was very organized and the team was very helpful. We find it good to be sent a weekly update on available properties. The only small negative is the late confirmation of appointment for the check-in. Overall, ...
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“Really helpful in negotiating exchange and completion dates with the ......”

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Dec 14,2015
Minithumbup
Paul
By: 'E'
Dec 14,2015
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Really helpful in negotiating exchange and completion dates with the vendor's solicitors. Initial viewings were prompt and was kept informed of the status of my offer. Could have had more service when searching for a property, felt that the market was busy and I had ...
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“Dear Sirs,Both members above dealt with the whole process ......”

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Dec 09,2015
Minithumbup
Rebecca
By: 'Mr'
Dec 09,2015
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Dear Sirs, Both members above dealt with the whole process very personably and professionally. This included personal sensitivity following our separation as well as the chain breaking down and putting us in the picture with options and following instructions through in a timely and more ...
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Sound advice and in tune with market place
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“Good advice on current state of market and property values. ......”

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Dec 09,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Judith'
Dec 09,2015
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Good advice on current state of market and property values. Very efficient in making arrangements to sell property and getting buyers around quickly to view it. Good vetting of potential buyers. Proactive in following up buyers and their solicitor and ensuring the sale was progressing. ...
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“First impressions always count and my first impression was extremely ......”

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Dec 07,2015
Minithumbup
Rebecca
By: 'Kelvin'
Dec 07,2015
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First impressions always count and my first impression was extremely positive; James Evans phoned me prior to visiting to value the property, in order to better understand my circumstances and also understand the property better so he could come better prepared with comparable's to other ...
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“The property and its sale both had some significant complications ......”

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Dec 05,2015
Minithumbup
Rebecca
By: 'Hitchin'
Dec 05,2015
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The property and its sale both had some significant complications which the agent worked through with us patiently and competently. As a result the property sold quickly and efficiently....
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Whilst the agent was not accurate with their valuation, they were far more accurate than the three other estate agents that we approached.
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“Country properties pulled out all the stops to put our ......”

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Dec 03,2015
Minithumbup
Rebecca
By: 'AC1'
Dec 03,2015
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Country properties pulled out all the stops to put our house on the market in time to secure the property that had tempted us to sell! We'd had our house valued several months before and been reluctant to go any further in terms of getting ...
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Very happy with the fees paid.
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“Fantastic service from Becky and Paul during the sale of ......”

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Nov 24,2015
Minithumbup
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By: 'John'
Nov 24,2015
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Fantastic service from Becky and Paul during the sale of our property. When times got a bit tough they managed to get it all back on track and handle everything that was thrown at them. They were always helpful and happy and they made the ...
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Really great to have a fixed fee as we knew from the minute we started the sales process how much it was going to cost us.
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“Keep in mind that as soon as you sign the ......”

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Nov 23,2015
Minithumbdown
By: 'frances'
Nov 23,2015
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Keep in mind that as soon as you sign the contract, send the first payment, you'll be ignored. It will take forever to have a response from them regarding any issue. This property we're renting has loads of issues, plumbing, heating, lighting wise and they ...
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“Jan Howard and the team at Country Properties in Hitchin ......”

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Nov 17,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Harry'
Nov 17,2015
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Jan Howard and the team at Country Properties in Hitchin gave me outstanding throughout the sale of my flat. Always keeping me up to date and helping the process run smoothly.. Nothing is to much to ask from Jan and the team....
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“Excellent experience of working with Jan and the Country Properties ......”

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Nov 17,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Paul'
Nov 17,2015
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Excellent experience of working with Jan and the Country Properties team. Very happy with the service provided and would use again....
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