Berkhamsted

William Raffety establishes Raffety & Son trading in High Wycombe as cabinet makers, upholsterers and house furnishers, decorators and agents.

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When selling properties, Aitchisons focuses on more than just the bricks and mortar. We fully appreciate that each property we market is more than just a house or apartment, it is a home.

We specialise in the selling and letting of property in Hertfordshire and adjoining areas. Established in Berkhamsted in 1935, the company now also operates in Hemel Hempstead, Watford, Radlett and St Albans.

Throughout our long history, we have created a highly regarded estate agency business, unrivalled in the local knowledge and expertise in selling and letting properties from city apartments to grand country houses.

If you are selling a property or looking for a tenant, Aitchisons can help you achieve the best possible price on your sale or secure quality short or long term tenants. We have a proven track record of success and are known to look beyond the simple bricks and mortar, matching homes to people. Aitchisons is part of the Aitchison Raffety Group which is a multi-disciplined practice, providing a full range of property services across residential and commercial sectors, operating from London and a network of regional offices.

We are a professional company that adheres to the guidelines of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Property Ombudsman, the National Association of Estate Agents and the Association of Residential Letting Agents.

Our Services Sales & Lettings

Country Homes

New Homes

Planning

Development

Surveys

1837

Raffety & Son merges with London based firm, Hamnetts, becoming Hamnett Raffety.

Aitchisons is formed by Robert Aitchison who opens his first office in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.19

10

1935

A perfect service from start to finish.

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Slough

Barnet

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M4

A413

A413

A414

A414

A10

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A41

A406

A406

A1(M)

A1

A404

A404

A40A41

M40Harrow

Enfield

Maidenhead

WembleyUxbridge

HemelHempstead

Radlett

St Albans

London

Watford

St PancrasEuston

Tring

Berkhamsted

Amersham

Baker Street

Chesham

Marylebone

Berkhamsted 01442 862 533

Radlett 01923 859 444

Watford 01923 231 662

Hemel Hempstead 01442 213 446

St Albans 01727 855 556

London 020 7839 0888

Country Homes 01442 873 901

New Homes 01442 875 509

Lettings 01442 291 788

Coverage

Exceptional service, above and beyond expectations.

Berkhamsted

Berkhamsted is home to the first Aitchisons office, opening in 1935 and soon gaining a reputation for offering trustworthy and professional advice on all property related matters.

Aitchisons is now the longest established continually serving estate agents office in Berkhamsted with a network of other offices in main town locations. We continue to offer the same high standards as we first offered over 80 years ago. This is reflected in our client testimonials and feedback, where 98% ranked our service as good, very good or excellent.

Our experienced staff aim to exceed clients expectations and offer guidance every step of the way with both sales and lettings transactions. Other areas of expertise include new homes, retirement homes and development opportunities.

Our prominent, dual frontage office sits within the heart of Berkhamsted and provides a prestigious environment to showcase our clients properties to their full potential and also for purchasers to discuss their property needs.

Our areas of coverage extend further than the boundaries of the town into the Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and the Bedfordshire countryside, with a continual stream of buyers pushing out from London, due to the excellent train and road links, as well as renowned educational facilities.

Whether you are selling or letting a manageable apartment, cottage, family home or a substantial country estate, Aitchisons will offer you the same high level of service and will always be pleased to provide advice and assistance. Make Aitchisons your first choice and let us take care of all your property requirements. 01442 862 533berkhamsted@aitchisons.co.uk @aitchisons_ber

Aitchisons-berkhamsted

Aitchisons opens in Hemel Hempstead. World War II. Mrs Aitchison runs the business on her own due to the War.19

38

1939

Clive Mosson Director

Paul Brissimitzakis Director

Fran MacKenzie Assistant

Pam Evans Assistant Manager

Claire Alderson Property Consultant

Robert Clark Lettings Manager

We would instruct Aitchisons in the future. You showed a far greater understanding of the local market than your competitors and your strategy was excellent.

Neil Aitchison, son of Robert, joins the business.19

75

Town Planning Division established.

1984

Highly professional throughout the entire process.

The London Office

As more homeowners look to move out of London to take advantage of the price differential between the capital and the home counties, choosing Aitchisons to sell your home will ensure marketing exposure to the widest possible audience. The London Office provides: n Prominent sales office in the heart of the West End

n Excellent showcase for marketing properties to national and international buyers

n The widest possible marketing coverage both nationally and internationally including Acquire magazine

n Media links with high profile journalists

n London office website to access national and international buyers

n Substantial and active database of buyers

n Move to the Country Show supported by Country Life

n Network of associated offices across the UK

Bob Bickersteth Director, Town & Country

Milly English Marketing

Paul Baxter International

Aitchison & Raffety Buckland merge to become Aitchison Raffety Buckland.

1989

Country Homes

Established over thirty years ago to specialise in the sale of high quality properties, Aitchisons Country House Department has gained an enviable reputation for marketing some of the area’s finest homes, from picturesque character cottages to grand country houses.

We have an in-depth knowledge of the towns and villages in the surrounding countryside, as well as an understanding and appreciation of landed properties and the people who own them. Our Country House Department provides:

n Free property appraisal and marketing advice, tailored to suit your needs

n High quality, full colour marketing brochures, with professional photography, floor plans and video options

n Global marketing options via major property portals

n Extensive local advertising, plus regional and national advertising options, including coverage by The London Office

n Accompanied viewings

n Linked office network

Aitchisons – simply the best.

Aitchisons opens in St Albans. Aitchison Raffety Group is formed at the time of the management buyout. Comprising the core Commercial Property Services business, Town Planning and several estate agency offices, which trade as Aitchisons.

1990

1997

New Homes

Aitchisons is the leading Hertfordshire agent in the marketing of New Homes with our teams acting for both large developers and small local family-run house builders across the UK. We deal with properties to fit all budgets whether you are a first time buyer, family looking for additional space or an investor looking to purchase one or more properties. Our New Homes Team provides:

n Valuation and market research services

n Projects co-ordinated by specialist New Homes Division

n Prestigious marketing environment within town centre offices

n Proactive and experienced office staff with knowledge of buying and selling new homes

n New Homes website from which brochures can be downloaded

n Properties marketed on leading property portals including Rightmove, Zoopla and Primelocation.

n Professional full colour property particulars / brochures, as required

n Sales progression from reservation to handover

I cannot fault the excellent service. You kept us informed at every turn and although clearly working for the sellers, had an excellent professional relationship with us as the buyer. I cannot thank you enough.

Aitchisons opens in Radlett. London-based firm, Barton Rix, joins the Aitchison Raffety Group.

Lettings

Aitchisons offer landlords a full range of services tailored to meet their particular requirements. Our advice is totally impartial and our understanding of rental demand, rental values, tenant selection and care of property is our priority. Whether you are an investment landlord with a number of properties or a first time landlord, our experience and advice will ensure the minimum of hassle and will maximise your financial return. We offer three levels of service – Let Only, Let and Rent Collection, and Full Management:

n Fully referenced tenants

n Extensive database of applicants

n Advertising in local papers and leading property portals

n Network of offices in Hertfordshire

n Free market appraisals

n Members of professional bodies to include ARLA

n A comprehensive range of additional landlord services

n Specialist buy to let service

n Tenant deposit scheme

n Detailed inventory management

n Management of regulations and legal compliance

We currently have four properties we rent out and in 10 years I have never experienced anything close to the service we have received from Aitchisons.

2005

2007

Your local knowledge and expert advice at every step of the way is exemplary and we have complete trust in your professional guidance.

Benefits of appointing Aitchisons

TRUST A name you can trust since 1935. Our staff are hardworking and dedicated, committed to providing honest and reliable advice.

KNOWLEDGE Aitchisons’ staff have long associations with the area and an in-depth knowledge of local matters and the property market.

EXPERIENCE Experienced staff to guide you through the moving process. MARKETING Comprehensive marketing of your property using both traditional methods and the very latest technology with excellent coverage of the area via computer linked offices in prominent high street locations, including The London Office. ONLINE

Access to an audience of global buyers via Rightmove, Zoopla, Primelocation, The London Office, social media and our own bespoke website. NEWSPAPERS Professionally designed newspaper advertising to attract enquiries in every town. TECHNOLOGY We use the latest technology to market your property including virtual tours and remote-controlled ‘drones’ to film your house and its surroundings, as appropriate. COMMUNICATION Regular communication providing you with valuable updates on the marketing of your home, as well as feedback after every viewing. ACCOMPANIED VIEWINGS Experienced staff available to accompany prospective buyers around your property.

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION We value your opinion. Upon completion, both buyer and seller are invited to complete a customer feedback form. Currently 98% have rated their experience as good, very good, or excellent!

Hitchin-based firm, Tomlinson Quin, joins the Group together with the healthcare and trade related specialists, Cavendish Tate.20

09

Group Services

Aitchisons is part of the Aitchison Raffety Group which is a long established, multi disciplined practice providing a full range of residential and commercial property services operating from London and a network of regional offices. As such, we are a professional company that adheres to the guidelines of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Property Ombudsman and the National Association of Estate Agents.

For further information please visit www.argroup.co.uk

n Town Planning & Development

n Healthcare and Education

n Building Surveying

n Property Management

n Commercial Agency & Investment

n Business Rates

n Valuations

n Rent Review & Lease Renewals

The Group has more than 160 staff spread across 17 UK offices.

Aitchisons establishes its South Hertfordshire office.

You have done a fantastic job for us and are by far the best agents we have ever dealt with.

2012

2014

Berkhamsted 01442 862 533

Radlett 01923 859 444

Watford 01923 231 662

Hemel Hempstead 01442 213 446

St Albans 01727 855 556

London 020 7839 0888

Country Homes 01442 873 901

New Homes 01442 875 509

Lettings 01442 291 788