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Having worked in the industry for a combined period of over 50 years we know how important trust is and as an agent, reputation is paramount. We strive to provide the level of service which we would expect to receive ourselves. If we say that we are going to do something, we do it.
At Mockford & Hunt we understand that buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your life. That’s why we take our role as a leading estate agency in the Ashford area very seriously.
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Nov 11, 2025
Booking your home removals
The time has come, you're approaching exchange of contracts and are hoping to pinpoint a completion date and you need to sort out a removals company for the day. The last thing you want when you are moving home is the stress of trying to get availability and accommodate other home movers in the chain. This is why we have partnered up with Pickfords Removals. Providing our clients with a 10% discount when you quote our name, they can utilise their fleet of over 500 trucks to try and make dates work for you. Our customers will also get a late key waiver protecting you against additional costs in the event of delays. With a choice of packing services, trained removals teams and short term storage solutions, they can move you 7 days a week, ideal when you are moving out of area and require a 2 day move as most companies only work Monday to Friday. Offering competitive prices and providing a five star service, these could be a great solution to your removal company needs. Ready to claim your 10% discount? Get in touch with Pickfords today Tel: 0203 751 9970 Email: partnerships@pickfords.com Terms and conditions: To qualify for this discount the customer must state Mockford & Hunt to the operator The offer is valid until 31st December 2026 This discount does not apply to insurance, IPT or VAT or corporately funded moves This offer does not apply to existing customers of Pickfords and is strictly subject to availability This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer One discount per customer The offer may not be available during Christmas, New Year, Easter, Bank Holidays, weekends or special event days 10% off your move cost for moves within the UK 2.5% off your move costs when moving overseas For more details, just visit their site: Pickfords...
Nov 5, 2025
Stay ahead with Mockford and Hunt
At Mockford & Hunt, we’re always looking for smarter ways to deliver exceptional results for our clients. This week, we attended the prestigious EA Masters Intelligent Agency Conference in Battersea, London — an event bringing together leading voices in the property industry to explore innovation, technology, and the future of estate agency. Having attended before, we know how valuable it is to stay at the forefront of new ideas and trends. From the latest property marketing tools to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), we’re constantly developing our approach to ensure a smoother, more efficient experience for our clients. AI is transforming how buyers find homes — using natural language searches and intelligent matching — but we believe the human touch is irreplaceable. At Mockford & Hunt, we use technology to enhance our personal service, not replace it. This allows us to spend more time focusing on what truly matters: understanding our clients and achieving the best results. As industry experts highlighted at the conference, great technology supports great people — but it’s trust and genuine communication that build lasting relationships. That’s exactly what our clients appreciate about us, reflected in our growing reputation and consistent 5-star reviews. Now in our fifth year, we’re proud to be one of Ashford’s most recommended independent estate agents, known for combining professional marketing, honest advice, and forward-thinking innovation. Whether you’re selling or buying a home, we’re here to make the process simple, transparent, and stress-free. Thinking of moving?Work with a trusted local estate agent who puts you first.Call 01233 367606 or email enquiries@mockfordandhunt.co.uk ...
Oct 28, 2025
What is happening in Ashford housing market this Autumn?
Nationwide housing stock is up by 7% and sales are down by 3%. In Ashford, Mockford and Hunt have seen a similar picture where more homes are coming to the market yet buyer activity has dropped off giving the very motivated buyers a great choice when they come to look for a property to buy. From intel data that we can access via Rightmove, Zoopla and On The Market, it is clear that this is the same story for all agents in and around Ashford. Pricing your home right in Ashford's housing market is key to ensure interest. In any marketplace, there is always a need for people to move for a whole variety of reasons but when less buyers are active, best marketing and patience is what it is taking to get homes under offer. Year on year, homes are typically taking 10% more time to sell nationally. Data from Zoopla suggests that in the TN25 area, homes are on average marketed for 50 days before they go under offer. In this market, as agents we typically have to use additional enhanced marketing strategy's to ensure that our homes stand out from the crowd when attracting new buyers. The good news when purchasing is that if you are looking to buy your first home or your next property, there are a lot of homes to choose from and you may be more likely to pick up a better deal given you'll have less buyers to compete with. We spoke to local mortgage advisor Dean Laidlaw for his view on the current market: “We’re starting to see lenders ease up a little - swap rates have been drifting down, and that’s feeding into slightly better fixed-rate deals. While rates aren’t back to the ultra-low levels we saw a few years ago, the overall direction is positive — things are slowly moving in the right way. For people who are ready, this feels like a good window - more choice, less pressure, and the potential to lock in a solid deal. Buyers have options - and that combination of softer pricing on properties and improving mortgage deals doesn’t come around too often.” If you want to find out if now is a good time for you to be buying a new home, then contact us to arrange a free mortgage chat with Dean on 01233 367606 or email us at enquiries@mockfordandhunt.co.uk #deanlaidlawmortgages #buyersmarket #ashfordhousingmarket...
Oct 27, 2025
Behind the scenes of estate agency
Earlier this year, Alyssa spent a week with us learning about all aspects of working for an independent estate agency and this was her account of her week with us. "I have done work experience this week at Mockford & Hunt. It is a good experience to put on your CV but more importantly, doing it at a place you are interested in is actually helpful because you can learn a lot about it. I chose to do it with estate agents because when I am older, I want to do something to do with houses, such as an estate agent. I have learned loads, especially about customer service. I was surprised about this because I thought that it was just about houses. This is really important to know because in estate agency, you need good communication and people skills. Mockford & Hunt make this their priority as it makes the customers have a better experience with buying or selling their house. They do this by having WhatsApp groups with their clients so that they can be there to help 24/7 and so they will be content with the whole process. I have also learned about the process of buying or selling a house which will help me a lot in the future along with how a mortgage works. These things are not taught in school and so doing work experience is a good idea, it is also fun because the company put a lot of effort into making it fun and interesting for you. Before I went to work experience I was pretty nervous and had no idea what to expect. Then I went to talk to Tim and Frances and they were kind and friendly. They spoke to me about what I would be doing and why I wanted to do work experience at an estate agents. I was still nervous when I started but they were very welcoming and I was fine straight away and had an amazing week. As Mockford & Hunt is only a small business, it is more relaxed and not pressurising. Through my week at Mockford & Hunt, I have done a lot. On Monday I went to two house viewings to show the customers around and I also went on the website to refresh the pictures of the houses so they are more likely to sell. On Tuesday, I put “SOLD by Mockford & Hunt” on all of the sold houses on the website, went out to a valuation and printed the leaflets for the next day. On Wednesday, we went to the sold houses and posted leaflets through doors down the roads to say that we sold those houses and to look at Mockford & Hunt if they are thinking about selling their house too. This was a success because we got a valuation from it straight away! On Thursday, we went to a valuation and then a viewing. And the last day Friday, we had breakfast at a cafe and went to a valuation, viewing and I went with the photographer to take pictures of a house for the website and he showed me how he makes the layouts. Overall, I have really enjoyed my time and hope I can be an estate agent in the future." Alyssa, year 10. If you are interested in a career within estate agency, then feel free to get in touch with Mockford & Hunt and we'd be happy to talk to you about the possibility of work experience. Just call us on 01233367606 or email at enquiries@mockfordandhunt.co.uk...
Nov 11, 2025
Booking your home removals
The time has come, you're approaching exchange of contracts and are hoping to pinpoint a completion date and you need to sort out a removals company for the day. The last thing you want when you are moving home is the stress of trying to get availability and accommodate other home movers in the chain. This is why we have partnered up with Pickfords Removals. Providing our clients with a 10% discount when you quote our name, they can utilise their fleet of over 500 trucks to try and make dates work for you. Our customers will also get a late key waiver protecting you against additional costs in the event of delays. With a choice of packing services, trained removals teams and short term storage solutions, they can move you 7 days a week, ideal when you are moving out of area and require a 2 day move as most companies only work Monday to Friday. Offering competitive prices and providing a five star service, these could be a great solution to your removal company needs. Ready to claim your 10% discount? Get in touch with Pickfords today Tel: 0203 751 9970 Email: partnerships@pickfords.com Terms and conditions: To qualify for this discount the customer must state Mockford & Hunt to the operator The offer is valid until 31st December 2026 This discount does not apply to insurance, IPT or VAT or corporately funded moves This offer does not apply to existing customers of Pickfords and is strictly subject to availability This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer One discount per customer The offer may not be available during Christmas, New Year, Easter, Bank Holidays, weekends or special event days 10% off your move cost for moves within the UK 2.5% off your move costs when moving overseas For more details, just visit their site: Pickfords...
Nov 5, 2025
Stay ahead with Mockford and Hunt
At Mockford & Hunt, we’re always looking for smarter ways to deliver exceptional results for our clients. This week, we attended the prestigious EA Masters Intelligent Agency Conference in Battersea, London — an event bringing together leading voices in the property industry to explore innovation, technology, and the future of estate agency. Having attended before, we know how valuable it is to stay at the forefront of new ideas and trends. From the latest property marketing tools to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), we’re constantly developing our approach to ensure a smoother, more efficient experience for our clients. AI is transforming how buyers find homes — using natural language searches and intelligent matching — but we believe the human touch is irreplaceable. At Mockford & Hunt, we use technology to enhance our personal service, not replace it. This allows us to spend more time focusing on what truly matters: understanding our clients and achieving the best results. As industry experts highlighted at the conference, great technology supports great people — but it’s trust and genuine communication that build lasting relationships. That’s exactly what our clients appreciate about us, reflected in our growing reputation and consistent 5-star reviews. Now in our fifth year, we’re proud to be one of Ashford’s most recommended independent estate agents, known for combining professional marketing, honest advice, and forward-thinking innovation. Whether you’re selling or buying a home, we’re here to make the process simple, transparent, and stress-free. Thinking of moving?Work with a trusted local estate agent who puts you first.Call 01233 367606 or email enquiries@mockfordandhunt.co.uk ...
Oct 28, 2025
What is happening in Ashford housing market this Autumn?
Nationwide housing stock is up by 7% and sales are down by 3%. In Ashford, Mockford and Hunt have seen a similar picture where more homes are coming to the market yet buyer activity has dropped off giving the very motivated buyers a great choice when they come to look for a property to buy. From intel data that we can access via Rightmove, Zoopla and On The Market, it is clear that this is the same story for all agents in and around Ashford. Pricing your home right in Ashford's housing market is key to ensure interest. In any marketplace, there is always a need for people to move for a whole variety of reasons but when less buyers are active, best marketing and patience is what it is taking to get homes under offer. Year on year, homes are typically taking 10% more time to sell nationally. Data from Zoopla suggests that in the TN25 area, homes are on average marketed for 50 days before they go under offer. In this market, as agents we typically have to use additional enhanced marketing strategy's to ensure that our homes stand out from the crowd when attracting new buyers. The good news when purchasing is that if you are looking to buy your first home or your next property, there are a lot of homes to choose from and you may be more likely to pick up a better deal given you'll have less buyers to compete with. We spoke to local mortgage advisor Dean Laidlaw for his view on the current market: “We’re starting to see lenders ease up a little - swap rates have been drifting down, and that’s feeding into slightly better fixed-rate deals. While rates aren’t back to the ultra-low levels we saw a few years ago, the overall direction is positive — things are slowly moving in the right way. For people who are ready, this feels like a good window - more choice, less pressure, and the potential to lock in a solid deal. Buyers have options - and that combination of softer pricing on properties and improving mortgage deals doesn’t come around too often.” If you want to find out if now is a good time for you to be buying a new home, then contact us to arrange a free mortgage chat with Dean on 01233 367606 or email us at enquiries@mockfordandhunt.co.uk #deanlaidlawmortgages #buyersmarket #ashfordhousingmarket...
Oct 27, 2025
Behind the scenes of estate agency
Earlier this year, Alyssa spent a week with us learning about all aspects of working for an independent estate agency and this was her account of her week with us. "I have done work experience this week at Mockford & Hunt. It is a good experience to put on your CV but more importantly, doing it at a place you are interested in is actually helpful because you can learn a lot about it. I chose to do it with estate agents because when I am older, I want to do something to do with houses, such as an estate agent. I have learned loads, especially about customer service. I was surprised about this because I thought that it was just about houses. This is really important to know because in estate agency, you need good communication and people skills. Mockford & Hunt make this their priority as it makes the customers have a better experience with buying or selling their house. They do this by having WhatsApp groups with their clients so that they can be there to help 24/7 and so they will be content with the whole process. I have also learned about the process of buying or selling a house which will help me a lot in the future along with how a mortgage works. These things are not taught in school and so doing work experience is a good idea, it is also fun because the company put a lot of effort into making it fun and interesting for you. Before I went to work experience I was pretty nervous and had no idea what to expect. Then I went to talk to Tim and Frances and they were kind and friendly. They spoke to me about what I would be doing and why I wanted to do work experience at an estate agents. I was still nervous when I started but they were very welcoming and I was fine straight away and had an amazing week. As Mockford & Hunt is only a small business, it is more relaxed and not pressurising. Through my week at Mockford & Hunt, I have done a lot. On Monday I went to two house viewings to show the customers around and I also went on the website to refresh the pictures of the houses so they are more likely to sell. On Tuesday, I put “SOLD by Mockford & Hunt” on all of the sold houses on the website, went out to a valuation and printed the leaflets for the next day. On Wednesday, we went to the sold houses and posted leaflets through doors down the roads to say that we sold those houses and to look at Mockford & Hunt if they are thinking about selling their house too. This was a success because we got a valuation from it straight away! On Thursday, we went to a valuation and then a viewing. And the last day Friday, we had breakfast at a cafe and went to a valuation, viewing and I went with the photographer to take pictures of a house for the website and he showed me how he makes the layouts. Overall, I have really enjoyed my time and hope I can be an estate agent in the future." Alyssa, year 10. If you are interested in a career within estate agency, then feel free to get in touch with Mockford & Hunt and we'd be happy to talk to you about the possibility of work experience. Just call us on 01233367606 or email at enquiries@mockfordandhunt.co.uk...
Our Client Testimonials
These guys are brilliant!
Well it has been an experience. Tim and Frances have been exceptional. From the moment we met the approach felt different and after being on the market for 8 months with no hope of success, Tim changed the approach and we are just about to complete. The level of of contact has been brilliant. Setting up a WhatsApp group and including the solicitor is genius. If required the mortgage broker is included as well. At all times Tim and Frances were contactable and responsive. Queries were answered quickly, it felt like we had a friend guiding us through the process. I’m not sure anyone likes the process of moving so it’s about making it as sensible as possible. Mockford and Hunt have achieved this and made us feel valued as clients. They pushed the other side when needed and supported us even when the questions from the other side were constant. An excellent partnership and would trust no one else with selling a house. Brilliant service with excellent people.
A first time buyers dream
Myself and my partner are first time buyers, we had little to no idea what to do going into our first purchase. I can honestly say I could not have asked better from both Frances and Tim. Tim was brilliant in the first stages of the purchase putting us at ease and giving up genuine advice, looking out for myself and my partner through every step. Frances has been a dream to deal with. Our purchase hasn’t been a smooth one but without Frances working her magic and keeping pressure on all the right people it just would not have happened. I cannot thank this team enough for the hard work and dedication they have to their field. They have been a pleasure to deal with the entire time. To any first time buyers these are people to be trusted and appreciated. Once again. Thank you Tim and Frances you’ve been fantastic
They actually care about people
Tim and Frances at Mockford & Hunt are a dream team. They actually care about people rather than only getting the sale. I would never use anyone else in this area. Thank you so much for seeing us through a stressful year and constantly keeping us optimistic. Thank you so very much.
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