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We think differently. Expect extraordinary.

Selling and letting property in Hertfordshire for over 40 years.

Our People

Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, let or invest, our 120-strong team of award-winning local experts are eager to help.

Our numbers

Total sales & lettings transactions
22,873
Buyers and Tenants registered
8,112
Daily website visits
1,400
Visitors to our office each month
Over 850
Properties with an asset value of over £455m currently under management
750
Asking price achieved on average
98.87%
of clients who would recommend us
Over 98%

Our Story

2023

Ashtons opens Sales and Lettings office in Hitchin and a satellite office in Hertford

2022

Ashtons acquire Home County Sales & Lettings in Harpenden

2021

Ashtons acquires Putterills Land & Development Ltd and Aitchisons Residential.

2020

Ashtons celebrates 40th anniversary

2019

Gold and Silver winner of British Property Awards

2018

Ranked 4th best company to work for in the East of England

2017

Launch of new rebranding

2016

1 in every 7 properties sold in the AL postal district sells through Ashtons

2015

Head Office and Land and New Homes Department opens.

2014

Harpenden and St Albans offices substantially remodelled.

2012

Gold Winner in Estate Agent & Lettings Agent of the Year Awards.

2011

Winner of Relocation Agent of the Year.

2008

Silver Winner in Estate Agent & Lettings Agent of the Year Awards.

2006

Voted Sunday Times Best Small Companies Top 100 Employers.

2004

Lettings business opens in Welwyn Garden City

2003

Move to new premises in Welwyn Garden City

2000

Lettings business opens

1998

Office open in Redbourn

1994

Open in Welwyn Garden City

1990

Our MD & owner, Karl Judd, becomes an equity partner.

1988

Office opens in Harpenden.

1980

Office opens St Albans

What our customers say

Don’t just take our word for it, read what our customers have to say about their experience working with us.

“Always very helpful and friendly”
Eroulla Cadd
10th July 2024
“I’ve been with Ashtons for over 15 years and John Ingram was the office boy! I promised John I would not use any other agent and I have been true to my word. Chris Haws was brilliant as usual. He understands the needs of both Landlord and tenant. Great support from Tegan, Joanne and the WGC lettings team.”
Martin de la Fuente
9th July 2024
“All excellent”
Evelyn Osz
5th July 2024
“Friendly, but professional.”
Liz Sweet
4th July 2024
“Greg & John both were stars both contacted me and supplied any information that I requested”
Gary Mackie
3rd July 2024
“Will definately be contacting Chris to help me out as he already has without hesitation”
Gary Williams
1st July 2024
“Kirsty was amazing and it was easy to get an update when we reached out to her. If she was not available, other staff could barely assist.”
Oshan De Silva
30th June 2024
“Ashons were the best I dealt with over the last year and has a very strong reputation !! Tom Cass was very good at the outset but the star person was Luck Gadsby was frankly brilliant. Kept me updated and when there was a problem found a solution immediately. Top job Lucy G !!”
Pat Maslen
28th June 2024
“Oliver, Kirsty and Gemma were all very kind and helpful through the process”
Anon
26th June 2024
“Chosen for their long reputation in Harpenden as being the best. All the lettings team have been superb - mainly dealing with Frederica though.”
Su Candy
25th June 2024
“Andrew, Stephen and Grace were all very attentive and kept us informed every step of the way.”
Alyson Peel
24th June 2024
“Very professional and attentive service.”
Geoff Holm
22nd June 2024

Whether you’re looking to
  • buy
  • sell
  • rent
  • let
  • buy
we would love to help.