Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Tiptree
Hardy King Estate Agents is a family-owned and operated estate agency founded on over 40 years of combined experience across Essex. We prioritise client-centric service, with communication and marketing as the cornerstones of our approach. Our expertise spans residential property sales, land, developments, and new homes, serving communities in Tiptree, Maldon, Heybridge, and surrounding villages. We operate from two prominent offices, offering flexible hours, including evenings until 8pm and Saturday availability.Our competitive sole agency fee of 1% + VAT, absence of minimum contract lengths, and high-quality marketing materials distinguish us in the market. Directors Craig and Mathew Hardy-King personally engage with clients weekly, ensuring transparency, honesty, and tailored advice throughout the property journey.
Services
Residential Property Sales
Land Sales
New Home Marketing
Property Valuations
Development Sales
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Competitive sole agency fee of 1% + VAT
- No minimum contract length with flexible terms
- Open until 8pm and available seven days a week
- Free property valuations with no obligation
- High-quality marketing on major portals and social media
Associations and certifications
- The Property Ombudsman
What people say
Exceptional communication
Competitive fees
Stress-free transactions
Honest and transparent
Quick sales achieved
Services
Residential Property Sales
We specialise in selling residential properties across Essex, leveraging targeted marketing on platforms like Rightmove and social media. Our team provides digital photography, video tours, and full-colour listings to maximise exposure. With directors personally managing client communication, we ensure competitive pricing strategies and swift transaction processes.
Land and Development Sales
Our expertise extends to selling land with planning permissions, including single and multi-unit sites. We utilise large development boards with artist impressions and collaborate with builders and developers. This service includes strategic marketing to attract investors and developers, ensuring optimal pricing and visibility for complex plots.
New Home Marketing
We market new homes and retirement communities, such as Salt Meadows in Tollesbury. Our approach includes high-end promotional materials, partnerships with developers, and targeted advertising in local publications like Essex Life. This service caters to buyers seeking modern, low-maintenance properties in prime locations.
Property Valuations
We offer free, no-obligation property valuations with expert advice on pricing strategies. Our directors use local market knowledge to provide realistic assessments, ensuring properties are competitively priced to attract buyers while maximising returns for clients.
Marketing Services
Our marketing combines online exposure (Rightmove, OnTheMarket) with print ads in local publications and social media campaigns. We create visually appealing listings with floor plans, digital photography, and video tours to engage potential buyers and enhance property visibility.
People
Craig Hardy-King
Director
With 21 years of experience in estate agency, Craig prioritises honesty and transparency. He specialises in client communication and pricing strategy, ensuring stress-free transactions. A triathlete and family man, he brings a dedicated, client-focused approach to Hardy-King.
Mathew Hardy-King
Director
Mathew has 19 years of experience across national and regional estate agencies. He focuses on understanding client needs and adapting strategies accordingly. A Chelsea FC enthusiast, he combines local market expertise with a personable, results-driven approach.
Questions
What areas do Hardy-King Estate Agents cover?
We specialise in Tiptree, Maldon, Heybridge, Tollesbury, and surrounding villages across Essex, offering local expertise and market knowledge.
What fees do you charge for property sales?
Our standard sole agency fee is 1% + VAT, with no minimum contract length and a no-sale-no-fee guarantee.
How do you market properties?
We use digital platforms (Rightmove, OnTheMarket), social media, local publications, and high-quality materials like video tours and development boards.
Can you help with selling land or new developments?
Yes, we specialise in land sales with planning permissions and new home developments, leveraging a database of builders and investors.
What makes Hardy-King different from other agents?
Our directors personally manage client communication, offer competitive fees, and prioritise transparency, ensuring a stress-free, client-focused experience.
Reviews (6)
Neil Blay
Oct 30, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Absolutely loved how easy they made selling my house when its such a stressful thing Craig and Matt made it easy and helped me every step of the way! Would definitely use them again and highly recommend. Thanks guys
Absolutely loved how easy they made selling my house when its such a stressful thing Craig and Matt made it easy and helped me every step of the way! Would definitely use them again and highly recommend. Thanks guys
Jane Wilkes
Oct 25, 2021
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Craig and Mat helped navigate us through our house sale when it went on the market at the start of the pandemic, and kept everything steady during the ups and downs of that difficult period. They secured us a buyer and as our move was a relocation to another part of the country, it came with lots of competing factors! They were professional, responsive, courteous and kept things on track even when everything was delayed beyond our control. We were very grateful for their guidance and expertise and have no hesitation in recommending them to any prospective seller :)
Tracy Deighton
Oct 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Hardy King are very professional, fantastic communicators and are not like your "normal" estate agents. They made selling my home easy, as stress free as it can be and charge a very fair price. Can't recommend them enough. The best agents locally, by far.
Hardy King are very professional, fantastic communicators and are not like your "normal" estate agents. They made selling my home easy, as stress free as it can be and charge a very fair price. Can't recommend them enough. The best agents locally, by far.
Nigel Filer
Oct 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
The Hardy King team were a refreshing change to normal agents. They were very open in their engagement, set realistic expectations and were very professional. A great team to deal with.
The Hardy King team were a refreshing change to normal agents. They were very open in their engagement, set realistic expectations and were very professional. A great team to deal with.
Sophie Ibbs
Oct 17, 2021
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Craig and Mat at Hardy King are Estate Agents that you can trust. They are intelligent and insightful about the property market. We found them to be totally clear and upfront in all communications. They were very pragmatic about our options at every stage. We always felt that they were acting in our best interests and we were able to reach out whenever we had any questions about what to do. On top of that they are thoroughly great people. We cant recommend them highly enough.
Absent Minded Professor
Sep 30, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
I have dealt with Craig at Hardy King Estate Agents on many occasions and have always received professional and courteous service.
I have dealt with Craig at Hardy King Estate Agents on many occasions and have always received professional and courteous service.
