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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.

Meet the team

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

2024

• BEAG 2024 award winner for Sales & Lettings
• Voted in BEAG 2024 Top 500 Estate Agencies UK
• British Property Awards 2023-24 Gold for Lettings

2023

• Ashtons opens 6th Sales and Lettings office in Hitchin

2023

• BEAG 2023 award winner for Sales & Lettings

2022

• Ashtons acquire Home County Sales & Lettings in Harpenden

2022

• BEAG 2022 award winner for Sales & Lettings
• Awarded BEAG Best Medium Sized Agency in the UK

2021

• Ashtons acquires Aitchisons Residential with offices in Berkhamsted and St Albans

2021

• Ashtons aquire Putterills Land & Development Ltd in Hitchin

2020

• 120 colleagues celebrate Ashtons 40th anniversary

2020

• BEAG 2020 award winner for Sales & Lettings

2020

• Launch partnership with Ashwell mortgage services

2019

• British Property Awards 2019 Gold and Silver winner
• BEAG 2019 award winner in Lettings

2019

• Professional Photography Services and Professional Viewing Service launched

2018

• Ranked 4th best company to work for in the East of England and 13th in the Sunday Times Best Small Companies Top 100 Employers

2018

• British Property Awards 2018 Gold and Silver winner

2017

• Voted Sunday Times Best Small Companies Top 100 Employers

2017

• Substantial investment in new branding for all offices and creating welcoming spaces for customers
• Employee headcount rises to 90

2016

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

2016

• Welwyn Garden City office is remodelled and refurbished

2016

• Sunday Times East of England Estate Agency of the Year 2016 Gold and Silver winner

2015

• Land & New Homes Department opens to meet increased demand.

2015

• Rebourn office remodelled and refurbished
• Head office opens

2015

• Sunday Times East of England Estate Agency of the Year 2015 Gold and Silver winner

2015

• Voted Sunday Times Best Small Companies Top 100 Employers

2014

• Harpenden and St Albans offices are substantially remodelled.

2014

• Rental portfolio continues to grow and exceeds 500 properties

2014

• Voted Sunday Times Best Small Companies Top 100 Employers.

2012

• Best Estate Agent & Lettings Agent of the Year 2012 Gold Winner

2011

• Winner of Relocation Agent of the Year
• Employee headcount rises to 35

2008

• Best Estate Agent & Lettings Agent of the Year 2008 Silver winner

2006

• Voted Sunday Times Best Small Companies Top 100 Employers

2004

• Lettings business opens in Welwyn Garden City

2004

• Voted Sunday Times Best Small Companies Top 100 Employers

2003

• Move to new premises in Welwyn Garden City that are three times larger than the original

2000

• Lettings business opens
• Expanded premises in Harpenden, doubling in size

1998

• Ashtons opens its 4th office in Redbourn

1994

• Ashtons opens its 3rd office in Welwyn Garden City

1990

• Our owner and Managing Director, Karl Judd, becomes an equity partner

1988

• Office opens in Harpenden.

1980

• Founding partners Rod Allsopp and Kevin Keenan opens Ashtons first office in 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.

“Malcolm - Excellent. Responsive and a good communicator, also a very good organizer of third party contractors.”
Paul Davies
5th August 2025
“They provide very friendly, professional and efficient service”
Drs Narinder and Shashi Chawla
30th July 2025
“Hannah was so helpful and attentive.”
Emilia Warren
29th July 2025
“Richard Fossey was excellent, would highly recommend.”
Alison Barrett
24th July 2025
“I received from Mr Malcolm Scarlett regarding the house maintenance issue. Their professionalism, prompt response, and effective solution were truly impressive. He was keep updating all and follow up till it's end. Thank you so much”
Pranav Vinod
15th July 2025
“Kirsty is brilliant, she is very professional and friendly. We accepted an offer from the first viewing just the next day after our property was put on the market. Thank you, Kirsty.”
Jane Ma
9th July 2025
“Malcolm has been a star. On top of the issue and following it up at all times to ensure resolution.”
Jaime Javier Delgado Arguello
4th July 2025
“Nicole always responds quickly & has a friendly approach which is really appreciated. Superb communication & management of the situation.”
Jane Ormrod
1st July 2025
“Our second purchase via Ashtons and Jonny expertly guided us through a recent flat purchase, he was incredibly helpful, professional and supportive during the entire process. The whole Ashtons team have all been very friendly and would highly recommend them.”
Michelle
30th June 2025
“I have already mentioned Alex White in a previous review. This time I would pick out Coralie Thomas. I just don't think we would have got across the line without her going the extra mile in liaising with us and our buyer. Occasionally on issues which I have no doubt were beyond her remit. She also pushed us along when necessary. Firmly but in a very charming and light touch manner. We are very grateful to her. Ashton's you are lucky to have her.”
John Martin
26th June 2025
“Although this process is not yet concluded, Nicola has always and is continuing to help us. She is extremely helpful and professional. Nicola is an absolute diamond and throughly deserves full recognition for all her efforts in dealing with what has been and continuing to be time a difficult process. We cannot thank Nicola enough, give her a salary increase.”
Anon
23rd June 2025
“Willow has lots of patience esp. with my demands of constant chasing... it was a difficult transaction i.e bottom of chain pulling out but we got there in the end... thank you - much appreciated.”
Marissa Hardway
20th June 2025

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