Martins Estates Sales and Lettings

Martins Estates Sales and Lettings: independent estate agency in Ashford

Martins Estates Sales and Lettings is an independent estate agency with an office at 69 High Street in Ashford, Kent. The company presents itself as active in the South East of England for over thirty years, and its activities cover sales, lettings and property management, as well as block and estate management.

Sales and lettings services

In sales, the agency markets properties across the South East of England and lists them on portals such as Rightmove, Zoopla and Prime Location. It offers free valuations to owners interested in selling, with advice on a marketing strategy tailored to each property. For lettings, it also provides free valuations and proposes a personalised marketing strategy aimed at achieving the best possible price.

The company states that its working relationship with The Independent Mortgage Centre allows it to qualify buyers, and that it has access to local conveyancing firms. With this, it presents itself as able to offer a comprehensive property experience alongside its sister companies and business partners.

Lettings and block management

Martins Estates manages a portfolio of properties on behalf of landlords both in the UK and abroad. Its block and estate management division has secured contracts for residential blocks and commercial estates in the South East. The company also offers a fully managed lettings service.

Structure and team

The firm was opened in 1991 by Martin Wilkins, who came from the financial services sector. Wilkins observed that many local independent agents were being absorbed by corporate chains, banks and building societies, and saw an opportunity for an independent local agent offering sales, lettings, financial services and conveyancing. With over thirty years of experience in financial services, he also runs the sister companies The Independent Mortgage Centre and Independent Property Lawyers.

Glenn Wright is an associate partner for sales and lettings. He joined Martins Estates in 1992 to create the lettings department, which he has turned into one of Ashford's leading lettings agencies. Under his leadership, the company manages a broad portfolio for landlords in the UK and abroad. His experience has helped expand Martins' presence beyond Ashford, into Folkestone, Maidstone, Canterbury and Faversham, with plans for continued growth in Kent. He currently oversees the sales and lettings departments and has been involved in developing the estate and block management division.

Michelle Wood is accounts manager. She joined the lettings team in 2004 as an administrator and has since held various roles. She currently handles finances, lettings and landlord payments, as well as block and estate management payments. Martha Lines comes from a corporate property management background and brings a modern, technology-driven approach to streamline management processes.

Associated financial and legal services

The agency advocates that its clients should be free to choose their mortgage and offers access to financial services through The Independent Mortgage Centre. Martin Wilkins, with experience in the mortgage market and in loan underwriting for various lenders, is behind this area. The company also facilitates the legal work of property acquisition through Independent Property Lawyers. Martins Estates' approach allows clients to take the full range of services or just one of them.

Presence and coverage

The main office is in Ashford, and the company's activity extends across Kent, with a presence in Folkestone, Maidstone, Canterbury and Faversham. The company presents itself as a local independent agency with a consolidated internal structure and a personal approach to service delivery.

Location and contact

69 High Street, Ashford, TN24 8SF · Phone: 01233 610444 · Email: sales@martinsestates.co.uk