Business Details
30 Years
experience
Property Experts in York
Established in 1996 by Ben Hudson, our team combines extensive local expertise with a commitment to exceptional service across York, Poppleton, and Dunnington. As one of the few York estate agents accredited by RICS, NAEA, and ARLA, we maintain the highest professional standards and participate in the Ombudsman Scheme for client protection. Our collaboration with Mayfair Office connects local properties to a national and international audience through a network of 450+ offices and 16,000 listed properties.With seven-day availability and a focus on community support through partnerships with SASH charity, we prioritise transparency, client satisfaction, and tailored property solutions for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants alike. Our accreditations and regional market knowledge position us as trusted advisors in York's property landscape.
Services
Property Sales
Property Lettings
Property Management
Landlord Services
Property Valuation
Buy to Let
New Developments
Sales Progression
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We provide seven-day property services across York since 1996
- Our team holds memberships with RICS, NAEA and ARLA professional bodies
- We connect local properties to national/international buyers through the Mayfair Office network
- Our charitable partnership with SASH supports youth homelessness prevention
- We offer transparent property valuations and transaction progress updates
Associations and certifications
- RICS
- NAEA
- ARLA
- The Ombudsman Scheme for Estate Agents
What people say
Professional team
Local market knowledge
Excellent service
Professional standards
Seven-day availability
Services
Property Sales
We specialise in residential property sales across York and surrounding areas. Our RICS-accredited valuers provide accurate market assessments while our dedicated sales team manages viewings, negotiations and transaction progression. With local knowledge spanning 29 years, we match properties with qualified buyers through traditional marketing and our international Mayfair Office network. Our seven-day service ensures smooth transactions from instruction to completion.
Property Lettings
Our ARLA-registered lettings team manages residential rental properties in York and North Yorkshire. We conduct tenant referencing, property inventories and maintenance coordination. Landlords benefit from regular income reports and market compliance checks. Our local area guides help tenants find suitable accommodation in sought-after neighbourhoods like Poppleton, Dunnington and Micklegate, with 24/7 emergency maintenance support available through selected packages.
Property Management
We offer comprehensive property management services for residential landlords. Our service includes rent collection, maintenance coordination, compliance checks and quarterly reporting. Experienced in managing both single properties and investment portfolios, we ensure adherence to current letting legislation while maintaining tenant relationships. Our local market expertise in York helps maximise rental yields through strategic pricing and property presentation advice.
Sales Progression
Our dedicated sales progression team streamlines property transactions from offer acceptance to completion. We coordinate legal communication, chase mortgage offers and monitor timelines to prevent delays. With specialist progressors handling complex cases like chain management, we maintain transparency through regular status updates. This service reduces completion failure rates while keeping buyers and sellers informed throughout the conveyancing process using secure digital tracking systems.
New Developments
We market exclusive new build developments across York and North Yorkshire. Our team works directly with developers to present off-plan properties to prospective buyers. Through strategic pricing advice and targeted marketing campaigns, we maximise developer returns while ensuring buyer satisfaction. We provide market analysis reports and assist with reservation processes, plot selection and completion timelines, combining our local expertise with national sales best practices for successful development launches.
People
Ben Hudson
Managing Director
MRICS FNAEA MARLA MRAU qualified surveyor with 29 years' experience in York property market. Established Hudson Moody in 1996. Oversees valuation services and strategic direction. Regularly contributes property market insights to local media. Maintains strong relationships with industry professionals across North Yorkshire.
Tarnia Hudson
Director
BA (Hons) graduate with 25+ years' experience in York's property sector. Manages office operations and client relations. Specialises in high-end property marketing. Active member of York business community. Coordinates charity initiatives including SASH support programme for youth homelessness prevention.
Tim O'Mara
Lettings Manager
Qualified lettings specialist managing residential rental services. Oversees property inventory creation and tenant referencing processes. Develops market rental analysis reports. Implements compliance procedures for landlords. Regularly contributes to property guides on buy-to-let investment strategies in North Yorkshire.
Alex McClean
Personal Agent, Dunnington
Local expert covering Dunnington and surrounding areas. Specialises in rural property marketing and sales. Provides tailored advice for village property transactions. Organised community events for local Dunnington residents. Maintains strong connections with regional builders and developers.
Matthew Fenton
Personal Agent, North of York
Property specialist for North York area. Focuses on new developments and luxury homes. Leads market analysis for emerging residential locations. Coordinates with regional planners for development opportunities. Offers market trend insights to property investors in North Yorkshire region.
Questions
What areas do Hudson Moody cover?
We operate across York city centre, Poppleton, Dunnington, North of York, Fulford and surrounding North Yorkshire areas.
What valuations do you provide?
We offer free property valuations with no obligation, conducted by RICS-accredited surveyors either online or in person.
Do you offer lettings services?
Yes, our ARLA-registered lettings team manages residential properties with full service packages available.
How can I sell my property faster?
Professional photography, competitive pricing, and our international property network maximise exposure to qualified buyers.
Are you part of any property networks?
We're members of the Mayfair Office network with 450+ UK offices, enhancing property visibility for our clients.
Do you support local charities?
We partner with SASH, donating to their youth homelessness prevention work each time we receive client feedback.
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Reviews (4)
George Hargreaves
Dec 17, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Can't fault them Chloe and the team were extremely helpful during my sale and were great about answering questions/chasing up queries. Would thoroughly recommend
Can't fault them Chloe and the team were extremely helpful during my sale and were great about answering questions/chasing up queries. Would thoroughly recommend
Jane Spink
Dec 05, 2021
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Friendly, professional team who kept us, our solicitor and our buyer informed at each step of the process. We had changed from a national estate agent where every time l had to go through a process of explaining who l was, where the property was etc, it was great to move to a local team where as soon as l said my name they knew who l was.
Andrew Devine
Dec 04, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Sold a house with Hudson. Flawless experience from initial evaluation to completion. Impeccable communication and process. They certainly earned their fees. Would use them again without hesitation.
Sold a house with Hudson. Flawless experience from initial evaluation to completion. Impeccable communication and process. They certainly earned their fees. Would use them again without hesitation.
James Lester
Sep 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Alex has worked tirelessly to provide a very professional service. After finding the property we wanted he had our property on the web within 24 hours and viewings booked in. Outstanding! His guidance through the whole process was Excellent. Thoroughly recommend.
Alex has worked tirelessly to provide a very professional service. After finding the property we wanted he had our property on the web within 24 hours and viewings booked in. Outstanding! His guidance through the whole process was Excellent. Thoroughly recommend.
