Ashleigh Stone

Business Details

Your Trusted Estate Agents in Leigh-on-Sea

At Ashleigh Stone, we are committed to providing exceptional estate agency services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. As a family-run, independent agency based in Leigh-on-Sea, we prioritise personalised customer service, combining local expertise with a dedication to professionalism and transparency. Our team believes in building lasting relationships with clients, offering unwavering support throughout the property journey, whether selling, buying, or renting. We leverage effective marketing strategies, including high-quality photography and online visibility, to ensure properties receive maximum exposure.

Our proactive approach to sales progression and tenant vetting, coupled with regular client updates, ensures a seamless and stress-free experience. With over 20 years of combined experience, our team brings a deep understanding of the local market, ensuring clients receive accurate valuations and strategic advice. We pride ourselves on being approachable, responsive, and dedicated to exceeding client expectations, as evidenced by our numerous positive testimonials. Our office on Broadway provides a welcoming space for face-to-face consultations, reinforcing our commitment to community-focused service.

Services

Property Sales Lettings Property Management Valuations Marketing

Highlights and features

We offer a family-run, independent service with deep local market knowledge.
Our team provides proactive sales progression and regular client updates.
We combine effective marketing with high-quality property presentations.
We prioritise transparency, approachability, and dedicated client support.
Our 20+ years of combined experience ensures expert property valuations.

What people say

Excellent customer service Highly recommend Professional and efficient Go the extra mile Brilliant service

Website

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Services

Property Sales

Our property sales service guides clients through every step of selling their home, from initial valuation to completion. We offer free no-obligation valuations, professional photography, and targeted marketing across online platforms and our prime Broadway office. Our team's local expertise ensures accurate pricing, while our proactive sales progression strategy maintains momentum until exchange of contracts. With a success rate surpassing local competitors, we provide regular updates and dedicated support to ensure a smooth transaction.

Lettings

Our lettings service connects landlords with quality tenants through comprehensive property appraisals and strategic marketing. We conduct thorough tenant vetting, including credit checks and reference verification, while managing all legal paperwork and deposit protection. Regular property inspections and efficient rent collection ensure landlords' investments remain secure. Our team provides ongoing support for maintenance requests and tenant communications, with optional full property management packages available to streamline the rental process for busy landlords.

Property Management

Our property management service offers landlords comprehensive oversight of their rental investments. We handle tenant communications, rent collection, and property maintenance while conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with legal standards. Our team coordinates necessary repairs, provides detailed monthly statements, and manages inventory checks during tenant transitions. This service includes access to professional landlords insurance quotes and ensures properties remain well-maintained while protecting owners' interests throughout the tenancy lifecycle.

Marketing

Our marketing strategy maximises property exposure through multi-channel promotion. Properties feature on major portals like Rightmove and Zoopla, alongside our mobile-optimised website and physical displays in our Broadway office. We create compelling listings with professional photography and detailed descriptions highlighting key selling points. For sales, we target motivated buyers through local networking and digital campaigns, while rental properties receive priority placement to attract quality tenants four to eight weeks before availability.

Valuations

Our valuation service provides accurate property assessments through in-person consultations with experienced team members. We analyse current market conditions, recent comparable sales, and property-specific features to determine optimal pricing. This free, no-obligation service includes marketability advice and strategic recommendations for both sales and rental properties. Valuations are conducted by senior staff with extensive local knowledge, ensuring clients receive realistic, data-driven pricing guidance to maximise returns on their property investments.

People

Dave McNeilly

Owner

With over 25 years in local property, Dave co-founded Ashleigh Stone to provide a more personal estate agency experience. Renowned for approachability and market expertise, he oversees sales operations while maintaining strong community connections through the Broadway office.

Jo McNeilly

Owner

Jo established Ashleigh Stone with Dave, leveraging 20+ years of industry experience. She focuses on client relations and service quality, ensuring the agency maintains its reputation for exceptional customer care and professional property management.

Ashton Payne

Sales Manager

As lead sales negotiator, Ashton manages property valuations and client consultations. With extensive local market knowledge, he plays a key role in the agency's successful sales progression strategy and client communication processes.

Eleanor Aldridge

Negotiator

Eleanor supports the sales team with property listings and client coordination. She assists in marketing preparation and maintains regular communication with vendors to ensure smooth transaction processes from instruction to completion.

Caina Mott

Tenancy Manager

Caina oversees lettings operations, managing tenant relationships and property management services. She conducts rental appraisals, coordinates viewings, and ensures compliance with legal requirements for landlords across the agency's portfolio.

Questions

What areas do Ashleigh Stone cover?

We primarily serve Leigh-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea, Chalkwell, Prittlewell, and surrounding areas in Southend-on-Sea, offering expert local market knowledge.

How does Ashleigh Stone market properties?

Properties feature on Rightmove, Zoopla, and our optimised website, alongside professional photography, social media promotion, and physical displays at our Broadway office.

What makes Ashleigh Stone different from other agents?

As a family-run agency, we combine personal service with professional expertise, offering dedicated support, proactive communication, and proven sales progression strategies.

Do you offer free property valuations?

Yes, we provide free, no-obligation valuations with senior team members who have extensive local market experience and pricing expertise.

How are rental deposits handled?

Deposits are protected under the Deposit Protection Scheme, with clear terms outlined in tenancy agreements and returned subject to property condition checks.

What property management services are available?

We offer full management including rent collection, maintenance coordination, regular inspections, and tenant communication, with optional inventory and insurance services.

Reviews (7)

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Alison Ford

Jan 26, 2022 Report

Positive:Professionalism
We had the easiest move, from start to finish in 9 weeks. Ashleigh Stone were very professional, friendly and always ready to help when needed.

Nick Holt

Jan 25, 2022 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Great service from Ashleigh Stone when selling our house. Very professional team and good support throughout the process. Found the right buyer very quickly. Would recommend

Chlo Bo Soar

Jan 14, 2022 Report

Jade at Ashleigh Stone was absolutely amazing. I had spoke with (what felt like) every estate agent in the area, and Jade continually went above and beyond. As soon as anything came to market that she thought would meet my requirementd, she contacted me. She helped me find my perfect property, and I am super grateful. Thank you Jade and the Ashleigh Stone team.

Nicky Rehal

Jan 11, 2022 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Have recently started renting a property through Ashleigh Stone. This is the best experience I have had with an estate agents so far and Emily helped out with every annoying query we had. Would highly recommend.

Sarah Hearn

Oct 13, 2021 Report

A great big thank you to Emily and Tom for your exceptional quality of service. Emily you went above and beyond in the process of securing a beautiful home for me and displayed the highest standard of professionalism Ive ever experienced from an Estate Agents. Both Emily and Tom were clearly knowledgable, professional and remarkably efficient in all areas of the renting process; I cannot thank you enough. A huge asset to Ashleigh Stone Estate Agents. I highly recommend Ashleigh Stone Estate Agents due to my experience of effective communication with Emily and Tom. Thank you!!

Keely Skelson

Sep 11, 2021 Report

This is the first time I have used an estate or letting agents for a property and the service received from Ashleigh Stone has been high quality all the way through. Emily who has been my point of contact from initial property viewing through to securing the property has been both friendly and professional the whole way and kept me informed at every point, she has been amazing. Thank you!

J. G.

Sep 06, 2021 Report

Really happy with the level of service we received here! I spoke with Tom and Emily and they were both so responsive and really helpful. Tom especially answered all my (perhaps at times quite silly!) questions really quickly and kept us in the loop the whole time. I'd definitely recommend using them if you're looking for a rental property :)