Business Details
12 Years
experience
Trusted Estate Agents in Tiptree & Maldon
Hardy King Estate Agents is a family-owned and operated estate agency founded on over 40 years of combined experience across Essex. Our directors, Craig and Mathew Hardy-King, bring decades of expertise from national, regional, and independent estate agencies to deliver a client-focused service. We specialise in selling homes across Tiptree, Maldon, Heybridge, and surrounding villages, including Great Braxted, Tollesbury, and Kelvedon. Our approach prioritises communication, transparency, and high-quality marketing, with competitive selling fees starting at 1% + VAT and no minimum contract lengths.We operate from two prominent offices in Tiptree and Maldon, offering flexible availability six days a week and leveraging extensive online exposure through platforms like Rightmove and local publications. Our commitment to weekly client updates, digital photography, and community engagement ensures a tailored experience that addresses the unique needs of buyers and sellers. With a proven track record in residential property sales, land, and new home developments, we aim to redefine industry standards through honesty and innovation.
Services
Property Sales
New Homes
Land Sales
Retirement Properties
Development Marketing
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Standard sole agency fee of 1% + VAT
- No minimum contract length
- Available seven days a week
- Free property valuations
- Web advertising on Rightmove and local platforms
What people say
Stress-free process
Quick sales
Personal involvement
Competitive fees
Honest advice
Services
Property Sales
We specialise in residential property sales across Essex, leveraging 40+ years of combined director experience. Our services include digital photography, video tours, and exposure on Rightmove and local publications. Clients benefit from competitive 1% fees, weekly progress updates, and a no-minimum-contract policy.
New Homes
Marketing new build properties and retirement communities like Salt Meadows in Tollesbury. Our services feature development boards with artist impressions, targeted buyer databases, and partnerships with builders. We focus on low-maintenance, open-plan designs for over-60s communities and modern family homes.
Land Sales
Assisting with land sales for single and multi-unit developments. We provide 5ft development boards showcasing planning permissions, artist impressions, and location plans. Our services include connecting vendors with local/national builders and strategic marketing to maximise buyer interest and sale prices.
Retirement Properties
Specialising in retirement property sales, including award-nominated developments like Salt Meadows. Our services feature dedicated marketing to over-60s buyers, video tours of show homes, and partnerships with developers. Properties include low-maintenance bungalows and apartments with community-focused amenities.
Development Marketing
Marketing services for land and new home developments. We utilise high-impact development boards, targeted buyer databases, and partnerships with planning experts. Our approach combines digital exposure on property portals with local advertising in Essex Life and community publications to attract buyers.
People
Craig Hardy-King
Director
With 21 years in estate agency, Craig prioritises honesty and transparency. He believes in straightforward advice on pricing and feedback, ensuring clients feel comfortable during stressful property transactions. Lives in a small village with his family.
Mathew Hardy-King
Director
A 19-year industry veteran, Mathew focuses on client communication and adapting to individual needs. He values building relationships through active listening and understands the importance of partnership between agent and client. Enjoys Chelsea FC and socialising.
Questions
What are your estate agency fees?
Our standard sole agency fee is 1% + VAT with no minimum contract length. We offer transparent pricing without hidden costs.
How quickly can you sell my property?
Properties often sell within days of listing. We use targeted marketing and have buyers pre-registered for specific locations to accelerate sales.
Do you handle chain-related issues?
Yes, we actively manage chains by liaising with solicitors and other agents to keep transactions moving smoothly to completion.
What areas do you cover?
We specialise in Tiptree, Maldon, Heybridge, and surrounding Essex villages including Tollesbury, Great Totham, and Kelvedon.
Can you help with retirement property sales?
Yes, we market retirement developments like Salt Meadows in Tollesbury and have specialist expertise in over-60s property sales.
How do you market properties?
We use Rightmove, local publications, social media, digital photography, video tours, and 5ft development boards with artist impressions for maximum exposure.
