Hitchin, SG5
4.9/5, 646 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.
Country Properties Sales and Lettings Estate Agents

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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 3 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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“The team in Hitchin (especially Joshua, Becky......”

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Mar 17,2020
Minithumbup
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Mar 17,2020
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The team in Hitchin (especially Joshua, Becky, Bryony and Paul) did a great job, marketing the property and handling the liaison with the buying chain and overcoming the inevitable 1-2 issues that arose (notably an unhelpful survey valuation) with real dedication and aplomb. Always pleasant ...
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Aug 21, 2020
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Hi Peter - it was a pleasure to help you with the sale of your property. We hope you will be very happy in your new home ...

“Thankyou for reassuring me all the way. Becky......”

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Feb 06,2020
Minithumbup
By: 'Rose'
Feb 06,2020
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Thankyou for reassuring me all the way. Becky and Joshua have been wonderful as things haven’t gone smoothly with our house sale, they have been so kind, friendly and helpful. I would recommend you to anyone buying or selling. Thankyou once again, we finally ...
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Feb 26, 2020
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Hi Rose - thank you for the review and recommendation for our sales team. Selling a house can be a stressful time and we are glad that the team made it a stress-free as possible for you. Please do get in touch if we can help again in the future. ...

“Friendly and reliable...”

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Feb 04,2020
Minithumbup
By: 'Zoe'
Feb 04,2020
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These guys made renting a flat easy and stress free. They were easy to contact and followed up on any requests/ questions I had. Being a small office meant everyone was very friendly and reliable. I would definitely recommend & will use again in the future....
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Feb 26, 2020
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What a lovely review for out team Zoe! Thank you for taking the time to write the review for us, they are always appreciated and great feedback for the team! We look forward to helping you again in the future. ...

“Great service. I found the agents always avai......”

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Jan 15,2020
Minithumbdown
By: 'Nina'
Jan 15,2020
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Great service. I found the agents always available, informative and knowledge. Even over the Christmas period I was kept informed....
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Feb 26, 2020
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Hi Nina - many thanks for the 5 star review. We pride ourselves on our customer service so always great to receive a review where the team have provided a great service. ...

“Initial contact and visit to my home was with......”

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Jan 13,2020
Minithumbup
By: 'caroline'
Jan 13,2020
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Initial contact and visit to my home was with Charlie Spalding, found him to be polite, prompt with responses, clear and professional....
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Feb 26, 2020
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Hi Caroline - thanks for taking the time to write a review for our lettings team. It's great to hear that Charlie helped you through the process. Thanks again! ...

“Friendly, confident service, professional and......”

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Dec 31,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'marion'
Dec 31,2019
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Friendly, confident service, professional and considerate of all my requests. Made what was a daunting experience seem easy. Thank you again...
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Jan 02, 2020
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Hi Marion - than you for your 5 star review. It's great to hear that we were able to help you with all your questions. Please do not hesitate to contact us again in the future if we can help. ...

“Country Properties have been very helpful, t......”

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Dec 16,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Jane'
Dec 16,2019
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Country Properties have been very helpful, the first time that they found me a tenant in 2016 and now sorting out the next one. They have kept me up to date and responded promptly to all enquiries. Thank you...
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Jan 02, 2020
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Hi Jane - Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us. We are glad that we have been able to help you second time around and look forward to continuing to work with you ...

“Very professional and exceeded our rental exp......”

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Nov 25,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Huw'
Nov 25,2019
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Very professional and exceeded our rental expectations. Found professional tenants very quickly. Dealt with all administration. Kindly arranged cleaners before the tenants moved in as we were out of the country....
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A lovely review Huw! Thank you! ...

“Great service...”

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Oct 01,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Kiran'
Oct 01,2019
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We have used country properties for a number of years now & are always happy with the service we receive. The staff are always friendly & go above & beyond to help. They have always managed to find suitable tenants quickly & make the whole process stress free. I ...
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By: Paul Dewhurst
Nov 07, 2019
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Thank you for a great review - it's always good to hear that we have found suitable tenants for our landlords and that we have looked after you throughout the rental process. We look forward to helping you further in the future ...

“Courteous and professional...”

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Aug 29,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Jonathan'
Aug 29,2019
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I dealt with many members of staff at this place and all were very courteous and helpful. The service was very professional and efficient and it felt like these guys really had everything in hand. I have no hesitation in going to them again or ...
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Sep 03, 2019
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Hi Jonathan - it's great to hear that our team were professional and helpful every step of the way for you and we look forward to helping you again in the future ...

“Charlie and the team were very helpful and an......”

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Aug 19,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Jack'
Aug 19,2019
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Charlie and the team were very helpful and answered all the question we had regarding moving in to out first home....
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Sep 03, 2019
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Hi Jack - thank you for your 5 star review. It;s great to hear we were able to help you find your first home. We hope you will be very happy, please feel free to contact us again if we can help in the future ...

“Highly recommended!...”

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Jul 19,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Rose'
Jul 19,2019
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I have rented from Country Properties for five years, and from the first visit to the office in Hitchin, to the last, I can say that each member of staff has been, at all times, friendly, courteous, and very helpful. If I want to rent ...
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By: Nikki K
Jul 19, 2019
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Hi Rose - it was a pleasure to help you find a property to rent and we are very pleased that you have always found us helpful at all times. We wish you well in your new home ...

“I recently started renting with Country Prope......”

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Jul 19,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Charlie'
Jul 19,2019
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I recently started renting with Country Properties and the process with swift and seamless. Lettings Agent Charlie Spalding dealt with much of the process and was always on hand if there were any problems. The whole Country Properties team kept us in the loop and ...
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By: Paul Dewhurst
Aug 09, 2019
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Hi Charlie - thank you for your 5 star review. It's always good to hear that we offered great customer service and that the team were efficient in keeping you up to date during the process. ...

“Amazing experience...”

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Jul 19,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Louisa'
Jul 19,2019
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Myself and my partner were first shown the property that we're now renting by Charlie Spalding. This was our first experience viewing any property and going through this process and he made it such a comfortable, easy one! He offered us all the knowledge he ...
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Aug 09, 2019
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Hi Louisa - thank you for your review. It's great to hear that Charlie made the process easy for you and you felt comfortable he was able to answer all your questions. We hope you will be very happy in your new home ...

“I am deeply grateful for the professionalism ......”

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Jul 03,2019
Minithumbup
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By: 'Malcolm'
Jul 03,2019
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I am deeply grateful for the professionalism of Rebecca Hedger and Joshua Bland. To Joshua for guiding me through the prospective asking price of a property I was refurbishing to sell, as well as giving me ideas at the design stage of what would help ...
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By: Paul Dewhurst
Jul 05, 2019
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Hi Malcolm - thank you for taking the time to write your review for us. It's great to hear the Sales team were professional throughout the process from marketing to completion. We look forward to being able to help you again in the future. ...

“Everything went according to plan.very professional...”

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May 28,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Mista'
May 28,2019
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The initial meeting went smoothly. Moving in day went we without hitches. Questions at the office were dealt without fuss. Altogether a good experience....
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Good
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By: Paul Dewhurst
Jun 06, 2019
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It's great to hear you had a good experience with Country Properties Hitchin and we were able answer your questions and the process of your move in went smoothly. We look forward to helping you again in the future ...

“professional...”

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May 15,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Andrew'
May 15,2019
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Professional and exceptional service, we found all the staff to be most helpful throughout the time they were marketing our property, they kept us updated and found us the ideal tenant. Charlie and Pam were attentive and friendly, we highly recommend country Properties, thank you ...
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Reasonable
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By: Paul Dewhurst
May 21, 2019
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Thank you so much for your review. We are glad we could help you find a suitable tenant for your property. ...

“Always helpful and responsive...”

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Apr 24,2019
Minithumbup
Rebecca
By: 'Hitchin'
Apr 24,2019
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Throughout the whole process both Joshua and Becky were extremely attentive and responsive, always coming with quick feedback and keeping us fully up to date. They were very supportive throughout the whole situation....
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Apr 25, 2019
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Thank you very much for your feedback, it's great to hear that the team supported you throughtout the process of your purchase. ...

“Long Distance Sale...”

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Apr 19,2019
Minithumbup
Rebecca
By: 'Cherry'
Apr 19,2019
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As a long distance sale and we leaned heavily on CP to organise and manage the viewings. This they did energetically and efficiently and reliably supplied feedback. Over the course of the sale I spoke to many different members of the team and everyone was ...
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It's always painful to pay up but, for this particular long distance sale, it was value for money. They earned it.
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By: Paul Dewhurst
Apr 25, 2019
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Hi Cherry - what a fabulous review, thank you. We are so glad you found the team helpful and accommodating. It was a pleasure to work with you ...

“Fantastic throughout...”

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Apr 19,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Jessica'
Apr 19,2019
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Fantastic experience throughout the whole process of selling my house. All staff were extremely professional. They gave me weekly updates on the progress of the sale. Communications were efficient and clear. They found the best buyers possible and established a better price than I had ...
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About average. Worth every penny.
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By: Paul Dewhurst
Apr 25, 2019
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Thank you for your recommendation and review. It's great to hear you were kept up to date throughout the whole process and we were able to secure a price better than expected for your property. If we can be of any help in the future please do not hesitate to contact us ...

“We are French and we have been looking for apartments ......”

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Apr 18,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Baptiste'
Apr 18,2019
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We are French and we have been looking for apartments from several agencies. Country Properties is one of the few agencies that has taken the time to listen us and answer our questions in every respect and as soon as possible. I would also like ...
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By: Paul Dewhurst
Apr 25, 2019
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Hi Baptiste - thank you for your review. It is great to hear that the team listened to your needs and you were able to secure a rental property with us. We look forward to helping you again in the future should the need arise ...

“Well Informed...”

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Apr 17,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Josephine'
Apr 17,2019
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good communication - always keeping us informed of how the “chain” was progressing and they have an eye for detail before any issues may arise and help deal with them before they become a possible problem....
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After a previous sale falling through with another agent - Country Properties did work for their fees making the sale complete
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By: Paul Dewhurst
Apr 25, 2019
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Hi Jospehine - we are pleased to hear that the process of selling your home ran smoothly for you. We wish you all the best in your new home ...

“Stress-free and friendly service!...”

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Apr 17,2019
Minithumbup
Rebecca
By: 'AC'
Apr 17,2019
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As nervous first-time buyers, we couldn't be more pleased with the level of service received from Rebecca & Joshua. They kept us well informed throughout the process, were easy to get in touch with and super friendly throughout. In our case, we had a smooth transaction ...
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By: Paul Dewhurst
Apr 26, 2019
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A lovely review, thank you. As first time buyers we are gald the team made you feel comfortable and you were kept up to date throughout the process. We wish you all the best in your new home ...

“All okay...”

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Apr 16,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Vera'
Apr 16,2019
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They are kind and helpful.The only problem was getting a viewing, different agents gave us different information on the phone. After that everything went smooth, Pam and Charlie are professional and kind....
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Apr 25, 2019
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Hi Vera - thank you for taking the time to post your review. If we can help in the future please do get in touch ...

“Professional & friendly approach...”

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Apr 15,2019
Minithumbup
Rebecca
By: 'Mark'
Apr 15,2019
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It is always a pleasure talking to the staff at the Hitchin branch. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Well done guys....
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Perfectly reasonable
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Apr 15, 2019
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Hi Mark - thanks for your 5 star review. We're glad we can always be of assistance to you ...

“Lovely service...”

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Mar 08,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Ash'
Mar 08,2019
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The Hitchin branch has a lovely and welcoming team. Charlie was very helpful in sorting my new tenancy out in a very time efficient manner. He was appropriate to my needs and made sure everything was met. Kali also ensured everything ran smoothly....
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Mar 19, 2019
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Hi Ash - thank you for your lovely comments. We are really pleased to hear that we arranged your new tenancy quickly for you and you had a welcoming experience with our office. We hope you are very happy in your new home ...

“Five Star Service...”

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Mar 01,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'P.J'
Mar 01,2019
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Also would like to mention Rebecca Hedger. What a pleasure to do business with Country properties, all the guys and girls could not have been more helpful nothing was to much trouble for them, I would certainly recommend country properties to anyone thinking of renting ...
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Not to bad at all.
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By: Paul Dewhurst
Mar 19, 2019
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Thank you very much for your recommendation and fantastic review. ...

“Thank you Joshua...”

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Jan 11,2019
Minithumbup
Rebecca
By: 'The'
Jan 11,2019
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Joshua Bland of Country Properties invariably offered excellent advice of which we always had the benefit. He did it with genuine charm and attention and followed up any nervousness due to the process of moving house with the utmost care. He works brilliantly with the ...
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Good. Clearly set out at the start.
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By: Paul Dewhurst - Director
Jan 23, 2019
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Hi Annabel, thank you for your feedback in relation to the sale of your property with Country Properties Hitchin. We are pleased that you found our service good value. We wish you all the very best in your new home and if we can be of any help in the future we will be happy to assist you. ...

“Shambles...”

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Dec 21,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Callum'
Dec 21,2018
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From the start it has been a shambles. I won't talk about trying to her the property first which was stressful enough. But I was supposed to check in & meet an agent to hand over the keys, sign for them and go through inventory checks & 1 ...
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By: Kimberley Wyld
Jan 02, 2019
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Thank you Callum for your comments. As I have discussed with you we have already made a formal complaint with the inventory company regarding letting you down on the day you were due to check in and am currently waiting an explanation. As you are aware this is an external contractor and therefore the fault is not with country properties. We have been in contact many times in an attempt to resolve the minor maintenance issues that you reported quickly and the last of these are due to be resolv ...

“Excellent service all round...”

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Dec 20,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'S'
Dec 20,2018
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Overall an excellent service from Country Properties regarding the letting of our property. Pam was extremely helpful and efficient with the marketing of the property, was able to secure a tenant very quickly and at the value originally estimated! Would highly recommend....
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By: Pam Dewhurst - Director
Jan 23, 2019
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Thank you for a fantastic 5 star review. We are so pleased that we were able to help secure a tenant for your property quickly. If you need any assistance in the future please don't hesitate to contact us. ...
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