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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16th Mar 2024
reviewed by 'Jake'
“Great service and Jo helped make my move happen very speedily (in 2 weeks). Their tenant management tool Good Lord is ......”
20th Feb 2024
reviewed by 'Tayo'
“Jo and her colleagues have been very friendly and professional throughout the renting process.Thank you Jo!...”
31st Jan 2024
reviewed by 'H Jones'
“Super friendly and helpful with our letting - Jo was great and made sure everything was ok and went through ......”
24th Jan 2024
reviewed by 'Jon.'
“My experience with this agent was amazing. I dealt with Joanne, who was so helpful and really positive. She made ......”
17th Jan 2024
reviewed by 'Mitchelle'
“Happy with the service and great communication from the Joanna, They delivered within a short deadline and assisted throughout the ......”
10th Dec 2023
reviewed by 'Kate Donachie'
“I rented a house through Country Properties & was really pleased with their service - Jo and Becky (and the rest ......”
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 00:00 - 00:00
  • Tuesday: 00:00 - 00:00
  • Wednesday: 00:00 - 00:00
  • Thursday: 00:00 - 00:00
  • Friday: 00:00 - 00:00
  • Saturday: 00:00 - 00:00
  • Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00
Address

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
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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
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  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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Aug 05,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Chris'
Aug 05,2015
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All the ladies at Country Properties were incredibly helpful in finding us a place to rent. They would send us prospective properties which fitted our criteria, and were quick to arrange viewings. When we finally agreed on a place, the admin process ran very smoothly ...
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Fair
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“Found me the perfect flat that ticked all my requirements ......”

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Aug 05,2015
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By: 'J'
Aug 05,2015
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Found me the perfect flat that ticked all my requirements within days. Easily contactable, always calls back when not available. Very procession all but also a really happy and chatty person. A pleasure to deal with...
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“Jan was helpful, positive, communicative and pro-active throughout the entire ......”

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Aug 03,2015
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By: 'Deborah'
Aug 03,2015
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Jan was helpful, positive, communicative and pro-active throughout the entire process. She was thoughtful, resolved matters swiftly and effectively and has a very open, pleasant personality. She is extremely knowledgeable and I would recommend her, and Country Properties, to any prospective property buyer. It was ...
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Aug 02,2015
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By: 'Lorraine'
Aug 02,2015
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Following Jan Howard's appraisal/valuation of my house I felt comfortable in putting the sale in the hands of Country Properties. I met with Jan late on a Friday afternoon and the sale process started. On Monday the photographs were taken, Tuesday morning the EPC ...
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“Jan was a consummate professional and a pleasure to deal ......”

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Aug 01,2015
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By: 're15'
Aug 01,2015
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Jan was a consummate professional and a pleasure to deal with throughout the selling process. Her friendly, flexible and efficient approach meant that we were always kept fully informed and advised as to the progression of the sale of the house. We would not hesitate ...
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Fees were extremely reasonable for the fantastic service that we received.
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“We have no hesitation in recommending Jan Howard. We were ......”

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Jul 31,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Jane'
Jul 31,2015
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We have no hesitation in recommending Jan Howard. We were kept informed throughout the process of selling our property and she went the extra mile when a buyer, through no fault of her own, had to pull out a day before completion. Jan had a ...
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“Jan has been incredibly helpful right throughout the purchase of ......”

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Jul 27,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Ladydruce'
Jul 27,2015
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Jan has been incredibly helpful right throughout the purchase of our new property, from our first viewing up until completion. We had a fairly awkward purchase due to the owner having passed away and the property being empty for a year and in a state ...
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By: Jan
Jul 28, 2015
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Thank you for your kind words Carrie, it was pleasure to work with you. It was an unusual situation being allowed access between exchange and completion, but so glad it all worked out. ...

“Jan Howard was so helpful, courteous and professional throughout the ......”

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Jul 26,2015
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By: 'M.'
Jul 26,2015
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Jan Howard was so helpful, courteous and professional throughout the whole process. She kept me up to date with all developments. She answered any questions or concerns I had regarding the new property and on completion I received a lovely card and gift voucher from ...
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By: Jan
Jul 28, 2015
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Thank you Maggie, thank you for your kind comments, I am so glad we got you moved and wish you lots of happiness in your new home ...

“Having previously successfully rented out my property, also using Country ......”

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Jul 21,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Claire'
Jul 21,2015
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Having previously successfully rented out my property, also using Country Properties, I put it on the market with them in September 2014. The property was initially overvalued by another agent who didn't take account of the lease being close to 80 years remaining, but there were a ...
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Jul 09,2015
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By: 'Mrs'
Jul 09,2015
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We approached a number of estate agents for quotes to sell my late father's house and were attracted by the friendliness and enthusiasm of Country Properties. James Evans was also very pragmatic over setting a realistic price for the property which would attract interest. We ...
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Very reasonable
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By: James Evans
Jul 09, 2015
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Dear Mrs Stafford Thank you very much for your comments. They are much appreciated. It was a challenge for sure but 'as a team' we got there in the end, thank you for working with us. It was certainly a great pleasure working with yourselves. Our best for the future. James, Beccy and the team ...

“We were shown around the property by Jan Howard and ......”

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Jul 03,2015
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By: 'Andrew'
Jul 03,2015
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We were shown around the property by Jan Howard and following our decision to make an offer she then became our primary contact. The sale took a few months to go through and in the early days we were regularly updated on developments by Jan. ...
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By: James Evans
Jul 03, 2015
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Dear Mr and Mrs Gardner. Thank you for your comments. They are very much appreciated. I am sorry that updates weren't consistent. I think our focus during that hard time was at the top of the chain where the problems were. We are very pleased we were able to get the deal to fruition, which you were a critical component of, and for that we also thank you!. Wishing you the best in your new home which it sounds like your settling into already. Best regards. From the Country Properties team. ...

“Jan was especially good at keeping us up to date ......”

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Jun 30,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Mark'
Jun 30,2015
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Jan was especially good at keeping us up to date with proceedings. She really did go the extra mile & I could tell she always had our best interests at heart. James helped in the final stages of negotiation to attain the best price on our ...
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By: James Evans
Jul 03, 2015
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Dear Mark Thank you for your comments, they are very much appreciated. It was a pleasure working with you through the transaction. Kind regards The Country Properties team ...

“We have moved house several times but never before have ......”

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Jun 28,2015
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By: 'Hertfordshire'
Jun 28,2015
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We have moved house several times but never before have I appreciated the value and worth of an estate agent in getting the deal done. And getting it done right. We bought and sold using Country Properties, in a large and difficult chain, and it ...
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very reasonable
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By: James Evans
Jul 07, 2015
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Thank you very much for your comments. A complex deal for sure. I think the thanks is to you for matching our dedication to getting the deal done. It was a great pleasure working with you. All the best. ...

“Fantastic service from start to finish. Kept us informed every ......”

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Jun 05,2015
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By: 'Mr&Mrs'
Jun 05,2015
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Fantastic service from start to finish. Kept us informed every step of the way. Our daughter recommended country properties to us after buying her house through them and we would recommend them to anyone looking to buy in the area....
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“Paul was our first point of contact during the sale ......”

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May 25,2015
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By: 'ashley'
May 25,2015
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Paul was our first point of contact during the sale of our property. Paul`s manner, ability, and professionalism was second to none! Paul kept us fully informed even if that meant returning back to the office out of hours, you cannot ask for more ...
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“Pam always arrived on time, was friendly, courteous and professional. ......”

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May 21,2015
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By: 'Paul'
May 21,2015
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Pam always arrived on time, was friendly, courteous and professional. She always answered any questions I had truthfully and made sure I was satisfied with her replies before moving on. I always felt that my business was important to her....
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“Fantastic Agent and kept me up to date when required, ......”

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May 20,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Gary'
May 20,2015
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Fantastic Agent and kept me up to date when required, called back when requested unlike others and really helped in finding me a property. Dealing with Pam, I found her professional and friendly in which made the whole experience easy and understandable at all stages ...
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“I put my apartment on the market with Country Properties ......”

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May 18,2015
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By: 'VitoP'
May 18,2015
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I put my apartment on the market with Country Properties Hitchin and I got an offer of the full guide price which I am delighted with. The quality of the service I got from James Evans and his team were excellent. I subsequesntly had difficulties ...
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Very happy with the fees which i felt were competitive and well earned. I had offers from other agents at lower fees but I am delighted I went with Country Properties as I believe I got more money for my apartment after the fee than anyone else would have got.
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Jul 07, 2015
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Thank you for your feedback which is greatly appreciated. Was a pleasure to work with you and get the deal done. All the best. ...

“Country Properties and in particular Rebecca were excellent handling the ......”

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Apr 26,2015
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By: 'Anna'
Apr 26,2015
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Country Properties and in particular Rebecca were excellent handling the purchase of my home - I was constantly updated, they explained the process clearly to me and they help manage the entire purchase from start to finish seamlessly....
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“Becky was excellent at communicating with us and worked hard ......”

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Apr 17,2015
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By: 'Paul'
Apr 17,2015
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Becky was excellent at communicating with us and worked hard behind the scenes to meet our deadline. We would (and will) definitely use Country Properties again, and would request Becky to be our person!...
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“Country Properties made the sale of our house very smooth ......”

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Apr 10,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'AP'
Apr 10,2015
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Country Properties made the sale of our house very smooth and successful. The pictures and advertising, together with their existing contacts of potential buyers, meant there was a huge amount of interest in the property. They organised the viewings with consideration and kept us up ...
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The agents fees were competative with all local agents and open to discussion when circumstances meant fixed or percentage fee was better
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“Paul kept us in touch with events, some unhappy as ......”

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Mar 23,2015
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By: 'Ally'
Mar 23,2015
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Paul kept us in touch with events, some unhappy as it transpired, when our Purchaser's buyer pulled out at the last minute. Luckily they found another buyer and things went ahead. Naturally this caused quite some delay. At the end he was also chasing our ...
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I had thought the fees were 1%. It is my own fault for not clarifying this at the beginning. The first valuation was optimistic.
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“Rebecca was very helpful arranging our viewings and take payment ......”

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Mar 17,2015
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By: 'Lizzie'
Mar 17,2015
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Rebecca was very helpful arranging our viewings and take payment of the deposit. When it came to finalizing the contracts it went to a different person, who was nice enough but not very responsive....
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“Rebecca was great. She was very friendly and kept us ......”

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Mar 16,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Jo'
Mar 16,2015
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Rebecca was great. She was very friendly and kept us up to date throughout the process (without us having to chase). She was supportive and efficient....
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“Fantastic service both before and after signing lease. Very enthusiastic ......”

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Mar 13,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Cygnus'
Mar 13,2015
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Fantastic service both before and after signing lease. Very enthusiastic and helpful all the way through. Great communications via email and over the phone of any issues arising. Couldn't be happier!...
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Jan 30,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Simon'
Jan 30,2015
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Right from the first phone call through to the signing, the staff at Country Properties Hitchin were professional, friendly and extremely helpful. I spoke almost exclusively with Pam and there wasn't a single occasion where it didn't go smoothly. The information was always emailed to ...
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“Attentive and efficient service. The only issue with estate agency ......”

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Dec 05,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Peter'
Dec 05,2014
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Attentive and efficient service. The only issue with estate agency is having the ability to act fairly between landlord and tenant or vendor and purchaser.as far as it is possible this was generally achieved....
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Dec 05,2014
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By: 'John'
Dec 05,2014
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As a landlord with mortgages on my rental properties it's in my interest to ensure that I am getting the best rent possible with the least amount of days where the property is vacant. I recently received notice from one of my tenants of their ...
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“Pam was very positive and direct. She gave good clear ......”

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Dec 05,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Ram'
Dec 05,2014
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Pam was very positive and direct. She gave good clear advice and was able to secure a tenant quickly as she promised. Always returns calls and is very efficient....
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“Pam has been wonderful. I initially spoke to her at ......”

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Nov 26,2014
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By: 'Sarah'
Nov 26,2014
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Pam has been wonderful. I initially spoke to her at the beginning of the Summer regarding rental properties in Hitchin and even though the 2 properties I've bought were not being sold by C P, Pam was always so helpful and patient in giving sensible, accurate ...
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