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We think differently. Expect extraordinary.

Selling and letting property in Hertfordshire for over 45 years.

Our People

Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, let or invest, our 130-strong team of award-winning local experts are eager to help.

Meet the team

Our numbers

Total sales & lettings transactions
26,894
Visitors to our office each month
Over 850
Properties with an asset value approaching £1 Billion currently under management
950
Asking price achieved on average
98.87%

Our Story

2026

• Employee headcount grows to 130

2025

• Ashtons launches Lettings service in Hitchin
• Launch of Assured Move, for a smoother home move

2024

• BEAG 2024 Award Winner for Sales & Lettings
• Launch of Flexi Fee, revolutionising moving costs

2023

• Ashtons opens sixth Sales office in Hitchin
• BEAG 2023 Award Winner for Sales & Lettings

2022

• Ashtons acquire Home County Sales & Lettings in Harpenden
• 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

• Launch partnership with Ashwell mortgage services
• BEAG 2020 award winner for Sales & Lettings

2019

• Professional photography and viewing service launched
• British Property Awards 2019 Gold and Silver winner
• BEAG 2019 award winner in Lettings

2018

• 4th best company to work for East of England and 13th in the Sunday Times Best Small Companies Top Employers
• British Property Awards 2018 Gold and Silver winner

2017

• Refreshed brand identity across all offices, creating a more welcoming customer experience
• Employee headcount rises to 90
• Voted Sunday Times Best Small Companies Top 100 Employers

2016

• 1 in 7 properties in the AL postcode sell through Ashtons
• Welwyn Garden City office refurbished
• Sunday Times East of England Estate Agency of the Year 2016 Gold winner

2015

• Land & New Homes Department opens to meet increased demand
• Sunday Times East of England Estate Agency of the Year Gold winner
• Voted Sunday Times Best Small Companies Top 100 Employers

2014

• Rental portfolio exceeds 500 properties
• Harpenden, St Albans and Redbourn offices remodelled
• 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
• 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.

“Excellent service!”
Jason Presnce
6th April 2026
“Very informative, responsive and added real value.”
Anon
3rd April 2026
“I am grateful for the quick response and quality service.”
Nataliia Kariakina
30th March 2026
“Nicole went above and beyond to order a new gas cooker and to also coordinate the old cooker being disconnected, and the new one to be delivered and installed.”
Carole Cassidy
26th March 2026
“Niamh Brown was supportive throughout the process. She made sure my questions weren't left unanswered for too long and settled a lot of my worries, especially as a first time renter. She was transparent throughout which means there wasn't any hidden costs on move in. She was also very kind and offered support and advice around referencing.”
Josh Troka
25th March 2026
“Very helpful, professional and responsive.”
Simon Clarke
23rd March 2026
“Joshua Bland is the most professional approachable nicest guy you could wish to meet, so helpful,and knowledgeable about the market trends, along with Jake lovely friendly Guy. We had not sold for 34 years, they helped us through all the process, just a pleasure . Thank you.”
Lynda Wickham
21st March 2026
“Excellent support throughout the whole process from my initial phone call, valuation and listing, the viewings on to completion. I was particularly impressed that Ashtons has a back end team to get the deal done, as accepting an offer is only the half way point in the sale of a property. Thank you Ashtons.”
Zoe Jasko
19th March 2026
“I've now been a Landlord for over two decades. I can wholeheartedly and without hesitation state, Tiegan is by far the most professional, efficient and delightful person I have ever dealt with.”
Christos Kalozois
13th March 2026
“Nicola is very thorough as are all Ashtons staff that I deal with.”
Sarah Finlayson
10th March 2026
“Nicola has been great, very communicative and always super helpful. I would highly recommend Ashtons based on the service Nicola has provided.”
Bea Ballamy
5th March 2026
“Very informative, responsive and added real value.”
Anon
26th February 2026

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