The Hertfordshire Property Experts

Move to what moves you

For 45 years, we’ve been helping people buy, sell, rent and let in Hertfordshire, so that they can concentrate on what matters.

Is now the time to make your move?

Our team of specialists are equipped to guide you with all your property needs. Allow Ashtons to take the strain out of selling or letting so that you can enjoy the finer things.

26894

Total sales and lettings transactions

Since we opened our first office back in 1980

98.87%

Asking price achieved

Across all property transactions in 2025

12192

Buyers and tenants registered

For the last 12 months across our office network

£1000000000

Property assets under management

Over 1,000 properties all managed locally in-house

3x more

New build homes sold

Than our nearest Hertfordshire competitor in 2025

4000+

Properties sold in the last 5 years

More than any other Hertfordshire estate agency brand

Our Story

2026

  • Employee headcount grows to 130
  • Winner of Sunday Times Best Places to Work award

2025

  • Assured Move introduced to speed up moving home
  • Launch of Lettings service in Hitchin

2024

  • Best Estate Agent Guide award winner
  • Launch of Flexi Fee, revolutionising moving costs

2023

  • Opening of our sixth office in Hitchin
  • Best Estate Agent Guide award winner

2022

  • Home County Sales & Lettings acquired, Harpenden
  • Best Estate Agent Guide award winner

2021

  • Ashtons aquire Putterills Land & Development Ltd in Hitchin

2021

  • Ashtons acquires Aitchisons Residential, with offices in Berkhamsted and St Albans

2020

  • Launch partnership with Ashwell Mortgage Services
  • BEAG 2020 award winner for Sales & Lettings

2020

  • 120 colleagues celebrate Ashtons 40th anniversary

2019

  • Photography and viewing service launched
  • British Property Awards winner

2018

  • 4th best company East of England, Sunday Times
  • 13th best small company, Sunday Times

2017

  • Refreshed brand identity across all offices
  • Employee headcount rises to 90

2016

  • 1 in 7 properties in the AL postcode sold by Ashtons
  • Sunday Times East of England Agency of the Year

2015

  • Land & New Homes established to meet demand
  • Sunday Times small companies top 100

2014

  • Rental portfolio exceeds 500 properties
  • Office interiors remodelled across three locations

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
  • Sunday Times 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

Something different, perhaps extraordinary?

The Collection is a tailored and exclusive service from Hertfordshire’s prime property specialist. Be inspired by this unique portfolio of exceptional homes represented by Ashtons. Professional service with a personal touch.

Quality without compromise, always.

Rated "Excellent" in over 1,000 reviews, Ashtons goes the extra mile to realise your property dreams.

“All members of Ashtons I dealt with were fantastic & professional. Shout out to AndyG and Willow for their continued support and help during the last few months which made things less stressful”
Alex Owen
3rd September 2026
“Friendly and professional at all times. Response time to issues is normally very quick”
Sonja Parry
30th August 2026
“Friendly and professional at all times. Response time to issues is normally very quick”
Eroulla Cadd
26th August 2026
“Having never bought a new home before we were so glad to meet Kay Sheppard & her friendly colleagues. She was always responsive & helpful and steered us through!”
Jessica Linskill
24th August 2026
“Nicola is always quick to respond and follow up on any issues with the property. She keeps me informed of progress and investigstes any concerns quickly. She is helpful and easy to work with.”
Heather Joy
19th August 2026
“We are in the process of purchasing through Ashtons in St Albans and we are dealing with Rob Bullock He has been responsive, helpful, and professional throughout and we would have no hesitation in recommending him, and Ashtons”
Doug Jessop
13th August 2026
“Extremely pleasant and helpful especially Willow”
Helen Hitchcock
11th August 2026
“I was assisted by Freya, who was consistently attentive and provided us with excellent support throughout the entire process. Her professionalism and friendly manner were truly remarkable. I was very pleased with the service I received.”
Thiago Gianeti
4th August 2026
“Prompt polite service, responded quickly with kindness and empathy, this issue was resolved very quickly.”
Jamie Stevenson
28th July 2026
“We found Ashtons to be a very professional Estate Agents and the staff we dealt with to be friendly, easy to communicate with and knowledgeable and able to give first hand advice as and when required.”
Paul and Rosanna Johnson
23rd July 2026
“Katie has been incredibly helpful and organised even in the face of my delayed responses. She has kept both myself and the tenants informed and dealt with a big leak issue in the house.”
Georgia Pritchard
22nd July 2026
“Chloe white was incredible. It was an incredibly emotional sale for me and she hand held me through it, constantly keeping me updated and spent time explaining the situation even through my frustration.”
Amy Green
17th July 2026

Whether you’re looking to
  • buy
  • sell
  • rent
  • let
  • buy
we would love to help.