Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Local Estate Agent in East Molesey
Barons Estate Agents has been serving the local community since 1993, established by Steven Heaps to provide a more professional and informed service than larger corporate agencies. Our double-fronted office in Hampton Court Village serves as a hub for property expertise in East Molesey and surrounding areas. With over 25 years of experience, we combine traditional values with modern technology to deliver tailored solutions for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. Our team's deep local knowledge spans East Molesey, West Molesey, Thames Ditton, and Esher, covering residential sales, lettings, and overseas property investments. We maintain membership with The Property Ombudsman and mydeposits, ensuring adherence to industry standards and tenant protection schemes.Our services extend to financial advice through Oakhill Independent Financial Services and surveying partnerships with MAP Chartered Surveyors. We prioritise face-to-face interactions while leveraging digital platforms for property marketing across Zoopla, Primelocation, and other major portals. Our sales process includes full-colour brochures, floorplans, and Energy Performance Certificates, with 24-hour feedback cycles for viewings. The lettings department offers three management tiers, from introduction-only to full-service management, including property preparation guidance and tenant referencing. We maintain transparency through regular client updates and provide recommendations for solicitors, removals, and tradespeople to streamline property transactions.
Services
Residential sales
Property lettings
Overseas properties
Financial advice
Surveying services
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Established in 1993 with 25+ years of local property market expertise
- Double-fronted office in Hampton Court Village with prime visibility
- Members of The Property Ombudsman and mydeposits protection schemes
- Three-tier lettings service with tailored management options
- Partnerships with independent financial advisors and chartered surveyors
Associations and certifications
- The Property Ombudsman
- mydeposits
What people say
Extensive local knowledge
Professional and efficient
Personal service approach
Smooth rental transitions
Trusted long-term partner
Services
Residential sales
Our residential sales service offers comprehensive marketing strategies including full-colour brochures, floorplans, and Energy Performance Certificates. Properties receive prime visibility through our Hampton Court Village office display and online presence across Zoopla, Primelocation, and other major portals. We provide regular client updates and 24-hour viewing feedback to ensure smooth transactions from instruction to completion.
Property lettings
We offer three lettings service tiers: introduction-only, part management, and full management. Our process includes free valuations, property preparation guidance, tenant referencing, and contract preparation. We handle maintenance coordination, utility transfers, and periodic inspections while ensuring compliance with deposit protection schemes and current legislation for both landlords and tenants.
Overseas properties
Our overseas property service focuses on European and exotic locations, including emerging markets with investment opportunities. We provide market analysis and guidance for properties in locations like Detroit, New York, and Cape Verde. The service includes connecting clients with professional management companies and explaining international property ownership requirements for UK investors.
Financial advice
Through our partnership with Oakhill Independent Financial Services, we offer mortgage advice covering mainstream and specialist lending, bridging finance, and commercial loans. Our service connects clients with independent advisors who can access the whole market to find suitable financing solutions for property purchases and investments.
Surveying services
In collaboration with MAP Chartered Surveyors, we arrange professional property surveys including mortgage valuations, homebuyer reports, and structural surveys. Our service includes party wall advice, lease extension valuations, and matrimonial property assessments, connecting clients with qualified professionals for detailed property condition analysis.
People
Steven Heaps
Founder and Partner
With over 30 years' experience in estate agency, Steven established Barons in 1993 after serving as a regional director for a corporate agency. He specialises in local market knowledge and property transactions, maintaining hands-on involvement in client relationships.
Questions
What areas do Barons Estate Agents cover?
We specialise in East Molesey, West Molesey, Thames Ditton, Long Ditton, Hinchley Wood, Hersham, and Esher, with additional services for overseas properties.
What commission rates do you charge for property sales?
Our selling fee is 1.0% of the sale price, with three commission rate options available for different agency agreements including sole, joint, and multiple agency.
Do you offer lettings management services?
Yes, we provide three lettings service levels: introduction-only, part management, and full management, including tenant referencing, contract preparation, and property maintenance coordination.
Are you members of property industry schemes?
We are members of The Property Ombudsman for dispute resolution and mydeposits for tenancy deposit protection, ensuring compliance with industry standards and consumer protection.
Do you provide overseas property assistance?
Yes, we offer overseas property services focusing on European destinations and exotic locations, with current opportunities in Detroit, New York, and Cape Verde.
