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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.

“Very happy with all my dealings with Ashtons”
Eroulla Cadd
10th December 2025
“Really helpful and quick to get the issue resolved. Thank you”
Andy Elliott
5th December 2025
“Absolutely fantastic, this was an extremely long and challenging transaction, individuals where in particular Stephen and Sam, but the whole team at WGC and Harpenden should be recognised for the time and effort spent to get it over the line.”
Shirley Joyner
4th December 2025
“On the ball and helpful with future legislation advice.”
Peter Russell
1st December 2025
“Help full, responsive, polite courteous and effective.”
Denis Long
28th November 2025
“Willow especially was absolutely amazing given she was our main point of contact throughout the whole process. Really reliable and always very quick to respond to any queries. She has made the house buying process super easy and stress free!”
Jenny C
25th November 2025
“The service in dealing with maintenance issues is always quick and efficient in my experience”
Carole Cassidy
22nd November 2025
“Get on with the Job in hand very good attitude with the tenant and landlord”
Scott Hyams
20th November 2025
“Always respond quickly & in a friendly manner.”
Jane Ormrod
16th November 2025
“Courteous professional and helpful”
Peter and Julie Ashby
14th November 2025
“Everyone I spoke to was friendly & helpful whether or not I had any contact with them previously. The addition of a sales progression team worked well. The surprise bottle of bubbles on exchange was a lovely & very unexpected treat - thank you.”
Nicky Glennon
11th November 2025
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Richard Fossey and his team. His communication skills, extensive market knowledge, and negotiation abilities were all 1st class. Richard was always on hand to answer our questions and address any concerns, ensuring we were kept informed throughout the entire process. His genuine care and support made the whole process far less stressful. I wholeheartedly recommend Richard to anyone looking for a professional and reliable partner in their property marketing journey”
Zoe Nicholson
7th November 2025

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