Halls Estate Agents

Business Details

Your Trusted Partner for Property Solutions

Halls Estate Agents has been a trusted name in property services since 1845, offering expertise in residential, commercial, rural, and fine art markets across Shropshire, Mid-Wales, Worcestershire, and the West Midlands. Our RICS-regulated valuers combine over 175 years of local knowledge with a commitment to professional service, providing tailored solutions for property transactions, auctions, planning, and valuations. We prioritise client needs through innovative marketing, transparent communication, and a deep understanding of regional markets. Our team of chartered surveyors and specialists delivers accurate valuations, strategic land management, and expert auctioneering, ensuring clients make informed decisions.

With nine regional offices and two auction centres, we offer nationwide reach while maintaining a personal, community-focused approach. Our services extend to compulsory acquisition advice, renewable energy consultancy, and agricultural grant schemes, reflecting our comprehensive market understanding. We invest in staff development, evidenced by graduate surveyors qualifying as chartered professionals, and maintain partnerships with major banks for secure valuations. Client testimonials highlight our efficiency, professionalism, and ability to secure optimal property outcomes, reinforcing our reputation as a market leader.

Services

Residential Sales Commercial Property Rural Land Management Property Auctions Planning Consultancy Fine Art Valuations Lettings New Homes Compulsory Acquisition Advice Renewable Energy Consultancy

Highlights and features

We are RICS-regulated valuers with over 175 years of local market expertise.
Our nine regional offices ensure comprehensive coverage of Shropshire and surrounding areas.
We offer integrated services including auctions, planning, and rural land management.
Our team includes chartered surveyors and specialists in fine art and agricultural sectors.
We maintain valuation panels with major banks, ensuring financial credibility.

Associations and certifications

RICS

What people say

Excellent support Speed and turnaround Professional job Conscientious service Successful outcomes

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Services

Residential Sales

Halls Estate Agents offers expert residential sales services, leveraging 175+ years of local market knowledge to maximise property value. Our RICS-regulated valuers provide accurate pricing guidance, supported by professional photography and targeted marketing campaigns. We manage transactions from valuation to completion, offering regular client updates and tailored advice for both sellers and buyers.

Commercial Property

Our commercial property team specialises in sales, lettings, and management of offices, retail spaces, and industrial units. With RICS-regulated valuers and access to major bank valuation panels, we offer strategic advice for investors and businesses. Services include tenant vetting, lease negotiations, and portfolio expansion support across the Midlands and wider UK markets.

Rural Land Management

Halls Estate Agents manages over 25,000 acres of rural land, providing tenancy agreements, diversification advice, and grant scheme applications. Our FAAV-registered specialists handle farm business tenancies, contract farming arrangements, and compulsory purchase compensation claims, combining heritage expertise with modern agricultural policy knowledge.

Property Auctions

We conduct traditional and modern method auctions for residential, commercial, and rural properties. With a 95% completion rate, our auctions combine immediate contract exchange with 56-day mortgage financing periods. The Shrewsbury Auction Centre hosts bi-monthly sales, supported by extensive marketing to attract qualified buyers.

Planning Consultancy

Our planning consultants advise on residential, commercial, and agricultural developments across Shropshire and Wales. Services include pre-application assessments, document preparation, and appeal representation. We specialise in navigating local policies and securing permissions for new builds, conversions, and strategic land promotions.

People

Allen Gittins

Chairman/Director

With over 40 years in rural property, Allen leads Halls Estate Agents' strategic direction. He specialises in agricultural valuations and compulsory purchase negotiations, representing clients in major infrastructure projects. His expertise spans farm business succession and land diversification strategies.

James F Evans

Director - Rural Chartered Surveyor

MRICS qualified with 25+ years in rural land management. James handles estate sales, agricultural tenancies, and renewable energy consultations. He advises on BPS compliance and woodland grant schemes, combining technical expertise with practical farming knowledge.

Jon Quinn

Managing Director

Leading Halls Estate Agents' commercial operations, Jon oversees property management and valuation services. With RICS and NAEA qualifications, he specialises in portfolio strategy and investor relations, maintaining valuation panels with major UK banks.

Anne-Marie Brettell

Head of Professional Valuations

As MRICS and FAAV qualified valuer, Anne-Marie leads residential and commercial valuations. She manages mortgage valuations for major banks and specialises in dispute resolution, providing expert witness testimony in property litigation cases.

Jonny Dymond

Auction Centre Manager

Overseeing Shrewsbury Auction Centre operations, Jonny manages property and machinery sales. With 15+ years in auctioneering, he specialises in achieving optimal prices through combined traditional and online bidding formats for diverse asset types.

Questions

What property services does Halls Estate Agents offer?

We provide residential/commercial sales, rural land management, property auctions, planning consultancy, and fine art valuations across Shropshire and the West Midlands.

How can I sell my property through Halls Estate Agents?

Contact your local office for a free valuation. Our RICS valuers will advise on pricing strategy, then market your property using professional photography and targeted campaigns.

Do you handle agricultural property sales?

Yes, our Rural Professional team has sold farms and estates since 1845, offering auction, private treaty, and tender sale methods with specialist valuation expertise.

Can you help with planning applications?

Our planning consultants assist with residential, commercial, and agricultural developments, including pre-application advice, document preparation, and appeal representation.

Are your valuations RICS-regulated?

All valuations follow RICS Red Book standards, with surveyors qualified to provide mortgage valuations for major UK banks and financial institutions.

How do property auctions work?

We offer traditional immediate exchange and Modern Method auctions with 56-day completion periods, combining on-site and online bidding to maximise buyer reach.

Reviews (4)

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Tracey Pyke

Nov 27, 2021 Report

From the first call to the office to enquire to dropping the keys off at completion A1 customer service. I would have no hesitation in recommending Halls to sell your property. Took less than 5 weeks. Thank you Simon & team.

Theresa Monks

Oct 20, 2021 Report

Superb service from start to completion. If it wasn't for Halls I wouldn't have moved, they kept me up to date on progress and worked extremely hard to make the process progress. The staff were brilliant, all the team are first class, I especially wanted to thank Denise for all her help.

Jo Alcock

Sep 25, 2021 Report

I sold my house in Prees using Simon from Halls Whitchurch. From the moment we engaged their services to completion the service we received was exemplary. Simon was engaging, proactive and responded with information and progress reports within minutes of any request. I had an issue with the first buyer which only came to light as a result of Simons dogged determination to discover what was going on. That sale fell through but my property resold within hours and went through to completion. An excellent experience-and right through Covid too.

Fiona Bracewell

Aug 23, 2021 Report

We really cannot praise Simon Dodds and his staff enough . We had a very difficult ,time pressured sale as we had moved out of area. Though we had tried to sell our house through other means - this did not happen !
Simon was practical, straight forward ,knew the market and strategies to get our house SOLD in a short space of time at a realistic price for the circumstances . In a world where it is difficult to trust ,we found Simon refreshing to deal with .We really cannot Thank him and recommend Halls ( Whitchurch ) enough !!