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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

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.

“Really pleased with the overall service. During the early part of the process, Tom was very responsive and worked with us to always check that we had what we needed. Special mention for Grace who was tireless in supporting us. She certainly helped with some difficult issues within the chain, and always ensured that things were progressing as quickly as possible. Grace certainly always made us feel as if we were in safe hands and we always felt assured that she was committed to providing the highest quality of service for us. Rebecca was our liaison for a short time while Grace was on holiday, but the handover was seamless and Rebecca was extremely attentive in working to resolve any issues.”
Taher Tharani
4th October 2024
“Andy and Grace went the extra mile to be supportive and helpful, supported by the rest of the team.”
Sue Wellstood-Eason
1st October 2024
“Couldn't have asked first a more professional yet caring estate agents. Tom was our valuation & lead person. Couldn't have wished for anyone better. When we needed anything he always helped. Even when sometimes it was something he didn't need to deal with. Olivia originally made the booking with Tom & our interaction with her was always pleasant. And last but not least Lucy from Harpenden always kept us in the loop & explained things we weren't sure of. Not having sold a home for 26 years.”
Helen Nash
29th September 2024
“Tom Case was very helpful as was the rest of his colleagues”
Anna Fitts
25th September 2024
“I have been dealing with Ashtons since 2015. Our first rental in WGC, first home purchase and then the current rental, all done through Ashtons and their service had always been top notch. Every single individual I had interacted with so far maintained very high standards of professionalism and customer service. In this particular case I am, yet again, highly impressed with the support I received from Ashtons Asset Management Team, initially Malcolm and then Tiegan. My special thanks to Tiegan for being on top of the issue all the time, promptly responding to all my emails, liaising and negotiating with Affinity Water as and when necessary. Her negotiations have saved unnecessary expenses to the landlord, for genuine reasons. Whenever I own a property and I intend to let out, I know where to go. Thank you wonderful people.”
Anon
20th September 2024
“Very professional service. We had a wasps nest in the garden and I am allergic to wasps. Malcom dealt with it very quickly and professionally”
James Sheehan
16th September 2024
“To date all issues get resolved quickly and efficiently. All individual who we’ve worked with so far have been really friendly, understanding and polite.”
James Lee
13th September 2024
“Always professional and efficient”
Miles Brown
9th September 2024
“Efficient, friendly, always keep you informed”
David Hunter
5th September 2024
“Fast acting and the issue was resolved within 24 hours.”
Luke Palmer
3rd September 2024
“Chris was amazing and really helped us secure the flat we really wanted”
Amy Settle
31st August 2024
“Gemma is always extremely helpful and responds promptly in a positive and helpful manor.”
Jamie Stevenson
28th August 2024

Whether you’re looking to
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we would love to help.