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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.
Latest Articles
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 & Hunt have seen a similar picture where more homes are coming to the market yet buyer activity has dropped off. 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 this 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 typically 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 is plenty of choice 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...
Jun 17, 2025
How do I go about getting an EV Charger to my allocated parking space?
How do I go about getting an EV Charger to my allocated parking space? In today's world where we are encouraged to go green and embrace electric vehicles, there is still a way to go to make it accessible for everyone. Whilst more and more EV charging points are being installed all the time, it's not always an easy option to charge up overnight if you live in a flat or a house with allocated parking away from the house, let alone street parking. How do you get an EV charger to your designated parking area and just how viable is it? Here's a bit of guidance to see if this could be an option for you: 1. Check Land Ownership If your parking space is on your own land, or directly adjacent to your property, it's simpler. If your space is part of a communal area (common in new builds, flats, or estates), you'll likely need: Permission from the freeholder or management company. A wayleave agreement if cables need to cross land you don't own. 2. Contact the Managing Agent or Landowner If it’s a new-build estate, find out who the managing company is. You’ll need written permission to install and run cabling across any communal or third-party areas. Ashford Borough Council may be involved only if the land is council-owned or crosses public footpaths. 3. Speak to a Certified EV Charger Installer Ask for a site survey to check: Distance from your consumer unit (fuse box) to the parking space. Feasibility of cable routing. Cost for armoured cabling and trenching. Choose an OZEV-approved installer, as you may qualify for the EV Chargepoint Grant (especially if you're in a flat or rental). 4. Wayleave or Easement (if needed) If cable crosses land you don't own, you need a wayleave. This is a legal agreement giving you permission to install and maintain a cable. Your installer or solicitor can help draft this. It can take several weeks to months to arrange, depending on the landowner. 5. Planning Permission (Rarely Needed) You usually don’t need planning permission if: You’re not changing the external appearance of your home significantly. The work is within permitted development rights. (Do check this though with Ashford Borough Council) But you might need it if: The charger is going in a conservation area or near a listed building. You're running above-ground cabling across communal or visible areas. Ashford Borough Council's planning portal:? https://www.ashford.gov.uk/planning Cost Estimate (for remote parking installs) £1,500 – £4,000+ is typical if trenching and long-distance cabling is involved. Costs increase with: Distance Ground type (e.g. paving vs grass) Need for barriers, trenching permits, or reinstatement Alternative Solutions If permission is denied or impractical, consider: Using a heavy-duty removable cable protector to run across paths temporarily (council may still need to approve this). Lobbying your landlord or residents’ group to install communal EV chargers. Installing a solar/battery-powered remote charger (early-stage but improving). Local Resources Ashford Borough Council Planning Department: 01233 331111 UK Power Networks (DNO): https://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/ – For new connections OZEV Grant Info: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-grants-for-low-emission-vehicles ...
Apr 15, 2025
Spring - Home Preparation Checklist
Marketing your home in the spring is a great idea and in Ashford, the housing marketing is seeing a surge in activity. The weather’s better, flowers are blooming, and buyers are typically more active so why not make the most of this prime selling season... Here’s the best advice for preparing your home: Clean & Refresh ☐ Deep clean entire home (floors, windows, skirting boards, etc.) ☐ Shampoo carpets or clean rugs ☐ Wash windows (inside & out) ☐ Air out the home — open windows if weather permits ☐ Replace air filters Curb Appeal ☐ Mow the lawn and edge borders ☐ Trim shrubs and trees ☐ Plant fresh flowers or add potted plants ☐ Power wash exterior, pathway and driveway ☐ Paint or clean the front door ☐ Replace worn-out doormat Minor Repairs & Updates ☐ Fix squeaky doors, leaky faucets, and loose handles ☐ Patch holes and touch up paint ☐ Replace burned-out light bulbs ☐ Refresh caulking in kitchen and bathrooms Declutter & Depersonalise ☐ Clear countertops and shelves ☐ Remove personal photos and items ☐ Organise fitted wardrobes and storage spaces ☐ Donate or store unnecessary furniture Light & Bright ☐ Use light-coloured linens and decor ☐ Open curtains/blinds to let in natural light ☐ Add fresh flowers or greenery indoors ☐ Use mirrors to enhance light and space Stage to Sell ☐ Define each room’s purpose (guest room, office, etc.) ☐ Create inviting and cosy living areas ☐ Add seasonal touches (e.g., spring wreath, fresh scent) Final Touches ☐ Keep home tidy and “show-ready” ☐ Prepare a folder with appliance manuals, warranties, etc. ☐ Hide pet items and ensure the home smells fresh ☐ Instruct an agent such as Mockford & Hunt to ensure you have the best professional marketing in place, ready to showcase your home to attract the right buyer for your property. Download your print friendly checklist here: Spring - Home Preparation Checklist...
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 & Hunt have seen a similar picture where more homes are coming to the market yet buyer activity has dropped off. 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 this 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 typically 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 is plenty of choice 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...
Jun 17, 2025
How do I go about getting an EV Charger to my allocated parking space?
How do I go about getting an EV Charger to my allocated parking space? In today's world where we are encouraged to go green and embrace electric vehicles, there is still a way to go to make it accessible for everyone. Whilst more and more EV charging points are being installed all the time, it's not always an easy option to charge up overnight if you live in a flat or a house with allocated parking away from the house, let alone street parking. How do you get an EV charger to your designated parking area and just how viable is it? Here's a bit of guidance to see if this could be an option for you: 1. Check Land Ownership If your parking space is on your own land, or directly adjacent to your property, it's simpler. If your space is part of a communal area (common in new builds, flats, or estates), you'll likely need: Permission from the freeholder or management company. A wayleave agreement if cables need to cross land you don't own. 2. Contact the Managing Agent or Landowner If it’s a new-build estate, find out who the managing company is. You’ll need written permission to install and run cabling across any communal or third-party areas. Ashford Borough Council may be involved only if the land is council-owned or crosses public footpaths. 3. Speak to a Certified EV Charger Installer Ask for a site survey to check: Distance from your consumer unit (fuse box) to the parking space. Feasibility of cable routing. Cost for armoured cabling and trenching. Choose an OZEV-approved installer, as you may qualify for the EV Chargepoint Grant (especially if you're in a flat or rental). 4. Wayleave or Easement (if needed) If cable crosses land you don't own, you need a wayleave. This is a legal agreement giving you permission to install and maintain a cable. Your installer or solicitor can help draft this. It can take several weeks to months to arrange, depending on the landowner. 5. Planning Permission (Rarely Needed) You usually don’t need planning permission if: You’re not changing the external appearance of your home significantly. The work is within permitted development rights. (Do check this though with Ashford Borough Council) But you might need it if: The charger is going in a conservation area or near a listed building. You're running above-ground cabling across communal or visible areas. Ashford Borough Council's planning portal:? https://www.ashford.gov.uk/planning Cost Estimate (for remote parking installs) £1,500 – £4,000+ is typical if trenching and long-distance cabling is involved. Costs increase with: Distance Ground type (e.g. paving vs grass) Need for barriers, trenching permits, or reinstatement Alternative Solutions If permission is denied or impractical, consider: Using a heavy-duty removable cable protector to run across paths temporarily (council may still need to approve this). Lobbying your landlord or residents’ group to install communal EV chargers. Installing a solar/battery-powered remote charger (early-stage but improving). Local Resources Ashford Borough Council Planning Department: 01233 331111 UK Power Networks (DNO): https://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/ – For new connections OZEV Grant Info: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/government-grants-for-low-emission-vehicles ...
Apr 15, 2025
Spring - Home Preparation Checklist
Marketing your home in the spring is a great idea and in Ashford, the housing marketing is seeing a surge in activity. The weather’s better, flowers are blooming, and buyers are typically more active so why not make the most of this prime selling season... Here’s the best advice for preparing your home: Clean & Refresh ☐ Deep clean entire home (floors, windows, skirting boards, etc.) ☐ Shampoo carpets or clean rugs ☐ Wash windows (inside & out) ☐ Air out the home — open windows if weather permits ☐ Replace air filters Curb Appeal ☐ Mow the lawn and edge borders ☐ Trim shrubs and trees ☐ Plant fresh flowers or add potted plants ☐ Power wash exterior, pathway and driveway ☐ Paint or clean the front door ☐ Replace worn-out doormat Minor Repairs & Updates ☐ Fix squeaky doors, leaky faucets, and loose handles ☐ Patch holes and touch up paint ☐ Replace burned-out light bulbs ☐ Refresh caulking in kitchen and bathrooms Declutter & Depersonalise ☐ Clear countertops and shelves ☐ Remove personal photos and items ☐ Organise fitted wardrobes and storage spaces ☐ Donate or store unnecessary furniture Light & Bright ☐ Use light-coloured linens and decor ☐ Open curtains/blinds to let in natural light ☐ Add fresh flowers or greenery indoors ☐ Use mirrors to enhance light and space Stage to Sell ☐ Define each room’s purpose (guest room, office, etc.) ☐ Create inviting and cosy living areas ☐ Add seasonal touches (e.g., spring wreath, fresh scent) Final Touches ☐ Keep home tidy and “show-ready” ☐ Prepare a folder with appliance manuals, warranties, etc. ☐ Hide pet items and ensure the home smells fresh ☐ Instruct an agent such as Mockford & Hunt to ensure you have the best professional marketing in place, ready to showcase your home to attract the right buyer for your property. Download your print friendly checklist here: Spring - Home Preparation Checklist...
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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