Business Details
Trusted Estate Agents in Essex & Hertfordshire
Geoffrey Matthew has established itself as a leading estate agency in Essex and Hertfordshire, with offices in Harlow and Stevenage. Our team of highly experienced professionals brings decades of local market expertise to property buyers, sellers, and landlords. With a commitment to transparency and client-centric service, we provide honest valuations, tailored marketing strategies, and dedicated sales progression support.Our proven track record includes successful property transactions across residential sectors, backed by comprehensive knowledge of regional property dynamics. We maintain professional standards through continuous staff development and investment in modern valuation technologies while preserving personal service approaches that prioritise client needs.
Services
Property sales
Property lettings
Property valuations
Sales progression
Tenant management
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience in local property markets
- Our team includes certified sales progressors and property specialists
- We provide honest valuations with market-specific expertise
- We offer dedicated transaction support throughout the process
- We maintain professional standards with continuous staff development
What people say
Outstanding service
Professional and reliable
Excellent communication
Honest valuations
Dedicated support
Services
Property sales
Our property sales service combines local market expertise with professional marketing strategies to achieve optimal sale prices. We provide honest valuations, detailed property particulars, and extensive advertising through multiple channels. Our dedicated sales progressors maintain communication between buyers and sellers throughout the transaction process, ensuring smooth completions while our experienced negotiators handle viewings and buyer inquiries.
Property lettings
We offer comprehensive lettings services including property marketing, tenant vetting, and ongoing management. Our lettings team provides market-specific advice to maximise rental returns while ensuring compliance with current regulations. We maintain regular communication between landlords and tenants, handle maintenance requests promptly, and conduct periodic property inspections to protect investment value.
Property valuations
Our valuation service provides accurate property assessments based on current market conditions and recent sales data. Qualified valuers combine local expertise with comprehensive analysis of property features and location factors. We offer both informal estimates and formal valuation reports, helping clients understand their property's worth for sales, inheritance, or investment purposes.
Sales progression
Our dedicated sales progression team ensures smooth property transactions from offer acceptance to completion. They coordinate communication between all parties, track legal processes, and resolve potential issues promptly. With specialist knowledge of conveyancing procedures, they maintain regular updates for buyers and sellers while ensuring timely completion of all necessary documentation.
Tenant management
We provide comprehensive tenant management services including rent collection, maintenance coordination, and regulatory compliance. Our property managers handle day-to-day landlord responsibilities while maintaining professional standards. Services include periodic inspections, prompt issue resolution, and regular financial reporting to ensure hassle-free property investment for landlords.
People
Matt Dixon
Founder
Founder with management, sales and marketing background. Active in business operations and community activities including golf, shooting and fishing. Brings strategic leadership to the company's development.
Geoff Owen
Founder
Co-founder overseeing office operations in Old Harlow. Focuses on client property journeys through valuations and viewings. Combines business expertise with personal interests in family time and fishing.
Suzanne Smyth
Sales Progressor
20-year company veteran specialising in sales progression. Maintains communication between buyers and sellers throughout transactions. Enjoys travel and arts and crafts in her personal time while providing professional transaction support.
Bradley Wright
Sales Negotiator/Valuer
Experienced negotiator since 2017 with local agency background. Handles property valuations and viewings while maintaining client communication. Combines property expertise with personal interests in football and travel.
Mark Bolton
Area Manager
Area manager with 17 years' company experience and 21 years' industry knowledge. Specialises in Stevenage and Hertfordshire markets. Combines extensive property expertise with personal interests in travel and football.
Questions
What areas do Geoffrey Matthew cover?
We operate across Essex and Hertfordshire with offices in Harlow and Stevenage, serving local property markets including Great Ashby and surrounding areas.
What property services do you offer?
We provide residential sales, lettings, property valuations, sales progression support, and tenant management services through our experienced team.
How are property valuations conducted?
Our valuations combine local market expertise with comprehensive property analysis, conducted by qualified professionals who understand current market conditions.
What makes Geoffrey Matthew different?
We combine decades of local experience with dedicated service approaches, including specialist sales progressors and tailored marketing strategies for each property.
What are your fees for property sales?
Our standard sales fee is 1.5% + VAT, with detailed fee schedules available for lettings and other services upon request.
