Berkhamsted Let’S Get Moving
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Berkhamsted Let’s get moving... 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. Berkhamsted Berkhamsted is home to the first Aitchisons office, opening in 1935 and soon gaining a reputation for offering trustworthy and professional advice on all property related matters. Aitchisons is now the longest established continually serving estate agents office in Berkhamsted with a network of other offices in main town locations. eW continue to offer the same high standards as we first offered over 80 years ago. This is reflected in our client testimonials and feedback, where 98% ranked our service as good, very good or excellent. Our experienced staff aim to exceed clients expectations and offer guidance every step of the way with both sales and lettings transactions. Other areas of expertise include new homes, retirement homes and development opportunities. Our prominent, dual frontage office sits within the heart of Berkhamsted and provides a prestigious environment to showcase our clients properties to their full potential and also for purchasers to discuss their property needs. Our areas of coverage extend further than the boundaries of the town into the Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and the Bedfordshire countryside, with a continual stream of buyers pushing out from London, due to the excellent train and road links, as well as renowned educational facilities. Whether you are selling or letting a manageable apartment, cottage, family home or a substantial country estate, Aitchisons will offer you the same high level of service and will always be pleased to provide advice and assistance. Make Aitchisons your first choice and let us take care of all your property requirements. 01442 862 533 [email protected] @aitchisons_ber Aitchisons-berkhamsted Clive Mosson Paul Brissimitzakis Pam Evans Claire Alderson Fran MacKenzie Robert Clark Director Director Assistant Manager Property Consultant Assistant Lettings Manager Exceptional service, above and beyond expectations. 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 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 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