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When selling properties, Aitchisons focuses on more than just the bricks and mortar. We fully appreciate that each property we market is more than just a house or apartment, it is a home.
We specialise in the selling and letting of property in Hertfordshire and adjoining areas. Established in Berkhamsted in 1935, the company now also operates in Hemel Hempstead, Watford, Radlett and St Albans.
Throughout our long history, we have created a highly regarded estate agency business, unrivalled in the local knowledge and expertise in selling and letting properties from city apartments to grand country houses.
If you are selling a property or looking for a tenant, Aitchisons can help you achieve the best possible price on your sale or secure quality short or long term tenants. We have a proven track record of success and are known to look beyond the simple bricks and mortar, matching homes to people. Aitchisons is part of the Aitchison Raffety Group which is a multi-disciplined practice, providing a full range of property services across residential and commercial sectors, operating from London and a network of regional offices.
We are a professional company that adheres to the guidelines of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Property Ombudsman, the National Association of Estate Agents and the Association of Residential Letting Agents.
Our Services
Sales & Lettings Country Homes New Homes Planning Development Surveys
William Raffety establishes Raffety & Son trading in High Wycombe as cabinet
1837 makers, upholsterers and house furnishers, decorators and agents. Coverage
Tring M1 A414
Berkhamsted Hemel St Albans Hempstead A413 A414 A10 A1(M) A41 Chesham M25 M25
M25 M1 Radlett Amersham
A404 Watford A1 Enfield A413 Barnet High Wycombe
A406 M25 M1 A10 M40 Harrow A10 A41 A40 A406 Uxbridge Wembley St Pancras A404 Euston Baker Street Maidenhead Marylebone M4 Slough London
Berkhamsted 01442 862 533 Hemel Hempstead 01442 213 446 Country Homes 01442 873 901 Radlett 01923 859 444 St Albans 01727 855 556 New Homes 01442 875 509 Watford 01923 231 662 London 020 7839 0888 Lettings 01442 291 788
A perfect service from start to finish.
Raffety & Son merges with London based firm, Aitchisons is formed by Robert Aitchison who opens
1910 Hamnetts, becoming Hamnett Raffety. 1935 his first office in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead is home to Aitchisons’ South Hertfordshire office that has provided a prestigious environment to showcase clients properties since 1935.
We are a leading firm of Hemel Hempstead Estate Agents servicing the sale and lettings of established and new homes throughout the area. We have a strong track record in the town, including Boxmoor, Leverstock Green, Longdean Park and surrounding villages. Located in the heart of the Town Centre at 63 Marlowes, our team is on hand throughout your move.
The office is led by Andy Young, Director and Head of Residential, who grew up in Leverstock Green. He began his career in Estate Agency in 1984 and has gained a wealth of experience and knowledge of the local housing market.
Aitchisons has an excellent reputation in the area for the selling and letting of new homes. Our experienced staff always aim to exceed service expectations and this is reflected in client testimonials and feedback where 98% of clients ranked our customer service levels as good, very good or excellent.
Our New Homes team works with leading local developers and has marketed a number of high profile developments across Hemel Hempstead in recent years. These include the KD Tower, Nash Mills Wharf, October Gardens and Kings Copse, Leverstock Green.
We have represented Linden Homes, Crest Nicholson, Dandara, Matthew Homes, Bellway Homes, Cala Homes, Persimmon Homes and Charles Church amongst others.
01442 213 446 [email protected] @aitchisonshemel aitchisonshemel
Andy Young Roberto Argenio Sara Polley Chanda Gill Vicky Foster Robert Clark Paige Ashleymoore Lyndsey Bradshaw Head of Residential Director Senior Negotiator Sales Negotiator Sales Negotiator Lettings Manager Administrator New Homes & Valuer Negotiator
I cannot fault the excellent service. You kept us informed at every turn and although clearly working for the sellers, had an excellent professional relationship with us as the buyer. I cannot thank you enough.
Aitchisons opens in Hemel Hempstead. World War II. Mrs Aitchison runs the
1938 1939 business on her own due to the War. We would instruct Aitchisons in the future. You showed a far greater understanding of the local market than your competitors and your strategy was excellent.
Neil Aitchison, son of Robert,
1975 joins the business. The London Office
As more homeowners look to move out of London to take advantage of the price differential between the capital and the home counties, choosing Aitchisons to sell your home will ensure marketing exposure to the widest possible audience.
The London Office provides:
n Prominent sales office in the heart of the West End n London office website to access national and international buyers n Excellent showcase for marketing properties to national and international buyers n Substantial and active database of buyers n The widest possible marketing coverage both n Move to the Country Show supported by nationally and internationally including Country Life Acquire magazine n Network of associated offices across the UK n Media links with high profile journalists
Bob Bickersteth Director, Town & Country
Milly English Marketing
Paul Baxter International
Highly professional throughout the entire process.
Town Planning Division established.
1984 Country Homes
Established over thirty years ago to specialise in the sale of high quality properties, Aitchisons Country House Department has gained an enviable reputation for marketing some of the area’s finest homes, from picturesque character cottages to grand country houses.
We have an in-depth knowledge of the towns and villages in the surrounding countryside, as well as an understanding and appreciation of landed properties and the people who own them.
Our Country House Department provides:
n Free property appraisal and marketing advice, n Extensive local advertising, plus regional tailored to suit your needs and national advertising options, including coverage by The London Office n High quality, full colour marketing brochures, with professional photography, floor plans n Accompanied viewings and video options n Linked office network n Global marketing options via major property portals
Aitchisons – simply the best.
Aitchison & Raffety Buckland merge to become Aitchison Raffety Buckland.
1989 New Homes
Aitchisons is the leading Hertfordshire agent in the marketing of New Homes with our teams acting for both large developers and small local family-run house builders across the UK.
We deal with properties to fit all budgets whether you are a first time buyer, family looking for additional space or an investor looking to purchase one or more properties.
Our New Homes Team provides:
n Valuation and market research services n New Homes website from which brochures can be downloaded n Projects co-ordinated by specialist New Homes Division n Properties marketed on leading property portals including Rightmove, Zoopla and Primelocation n Prestigious marketing environment within town centre offices n Professional full colour property particulars / brochures, as required n Proactive and experienced office staff with knowledge of buying and selling new homes n Sales progression from reservation to handover
The whole experience has been exceptional.
Aitchisons opens in St Albans. Aitchison Raffety Group is formed at the time of the management buyout. Comprising the core Commercial Property Services business, Town Planning 1990 1997 and several estate agency offices, which trade as Aitchisons. Lettings
Aitchisons offer landlords a full range of services tailored to meet their particular requirements. Our advice is totally impartial and our understanding of rental demand, rental values, tenant selection and care of property is our priority. Whether you are an investment landlord with a number of properties or a first time landlord, our experience and advice will ensure the minimum of hassle and will maximise your financial return.
We offer three levels of service – Let Only, Let and Rent Collection, and Full Management:
n Fully referenced tenants n A comprehensive range of additional landlord services n Extensive database of applicants n Specialist buy to let service n Advertising in local papers and leading property portals n Tenant deposit scheme n Network of offices in Hertfordshire n Detailed inventory management n Free market appraisals n Management of regulations and legal compliance n Members of professional bodies to include ARLA
We currently have four properties we rent out and in 10 years I have never experienced anything close to the service we have received from Aitchisons.
Aitchisons opens in Radlett. London-based firm, Barton Rix, joins the Aitchison Raffety Group.
2005 2007 Benefits of appointing Aitchisons
TRUST A name you can trust since 1935. Our staff are hardworking and dedicated, committed to providing honest and reliable advice.
KNOWLEDGE Aitchisons’ staff have long associations with the area and an in-depth knowledge of local matters and the property market.
EXPERIENCE Experienced staff to guide you through the moving process.
MARKETING Comprehensive marketing of your property using both traditional methods and the very latest technology with excellent coverage of the area via computer linked offices in prominent high street locations, including The London Office.
ONLINE Access to an audience of global buyers via Rightmove, Zoopla, Primelocation, The London Office, social media and our own bespoke website.
NEWSPAPERS Professionally designed newspaper advertising to attract enquiries in every town.
TECHNOLOGY We use the latest technology to market your property including virtual tours and remote- controlled ‘drones’ to film your house and its surroundings, as appropriate.
COMMUNICATION Regular communication providing you with valuable updates on the marketing of your home, as well as feedback after every viewing.
ACCOMPANIED VIEWINGS Experienced staff available to accompany prospective buyers around your property.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION We value your opinion. Upon completion, both buyer and seller are invited to complete a customer feedback form. Currently 98% have rated their experience as good, very good, or excellent!
Your local knowledge and expert advice at every step of the way is exemplary and we have complete trust in your professional guidance.
Hitchin-based firm, Tomlinson Quin, joins the Group together with
2009 the healthcare and trade related specialists, Cavendish Tate. Group Services
Aitchisons is part of the Aitchison Raffety Group which is a long established, multi disciplined practice providing a full range of residential and commercial property services operating from London and a network of regional offices.
As such, we are a professional company that adheres to the guidelines of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Property Ombudsman and the National Association of Estate Agents.
n Town Planning & Development n Commercial Agency & Investment n Healthcare and Education n Business Rates n Building Surveying n Valuations n Property Management n Rent Review & Lease Renewals
For further information please visit www.argroup.co.uk
You have done a fantastic job for us and are by far the best agents we have ever dealt with.
The Group has more than 160 staff spread across 17 Aitchisons establishes its South Hertfordshire office.
2012 UK offices. 2014 Berkhamsted 01442 862 533 Hemel Hempstead 01442 213 446 Country Homes 01442 873 901 Radlett 01923 859 444 St Albans 01727 855 556 New Homes 01442 875 509 Watford 01923 231 662 London 020 7839 0888 Lettings 01442 291 788