Larkham & Pike

Business Details

29 Years

experience

Your Trusted Estate Agent in Hatfield

Established in 1997, Larkham & Pike are a family-owned independent estate agency specialising in sales, lettings, and property management across Hatfield and surrounding areas. Our team combines over 80 years of collective experience with deep local market knowledge to deliver honest, professional, and personable service. We prioritise client needs through tailored advice, innovative marketing strategies, and adherence to strict corporate standards including membership of The Property Ombudsman and National Association of Estate Agents.

Our commitment to transparency, combined with cutting-edge technology and traditional values, ensures optimal property valuations and transaction efficiency. With a growing portfolio of repeat business and referrals, we maintain a customer-centric approach that values long-term relationships over short-term gains.

Services

Property Sales Lettings Property Management Property Valuation Landlord Services

Details

Year established: 1997

Highlights and features

25+ years' experience in Hatfield property market
Award-winning software for maximum property exposure
Strict membership of professional redress schemes
Personalised service with local market expertise
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees

Associations and certifications

The Property Ombudsman
National Association of Estate Agents
Association of Residential Letting Agents
The Dispute Service Ltd

What people say

Quick response times Supportive communication Discreet property checks Effective problem resolution Professional service

Website

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Services

Property Sales

Our sales service combines local market expertise with national exposure through platforms like Rightmove. We offer realistic valuations, strategic marketing, and dedicated transaction management. Clients benefit from our 25-year track record in achieving competitive prices through targeted buyer databases and professional negotiations.

Property Lettings

We provide comprehensive lettings solutions for landlords, including tenant sourcing, referencing, and compliance management. Our services cater to both first-time landlords and portfolio investors with properties ranging from single flats to HMOs. Regular property inspections and maintenance coordination ensure hassle-free management.

Property Management

Our management service covers day-to-day operations for residential properties. This includes rent collection, maintenance coordination, and regulatory compliance. Landlords receive regular updates while tenants benefit from responsive support for repairs and property issues through our dedicated management team.

Property Valuation

We offer accurate market appraisals based on current trends and comparable sales. The service includes detailed pricing recommendations and marketing strategy advice. Valuations consider property condition, location factors, and market dynamics to ensure competitive positioning while meeting vendor expectations.

Landlord Services

Our landlord-focused services include tax compliance guidance, HMO licensing assistance, and yield optimisation strategies. We provide regular market updates and tailored advice on portfolio expansion. Landlords also benefit from our accredited dispute resolution processes and client money protection scheme.

People

Simone Vargiu

Long-term Tenant

Five-year tenant who praised the agency's responsiveness and communication during property maintenance issues. Highlighted effective coordination with contractors and discreet property inspections.

Questions

What areas do you cover?

We specialise in Hatfield and surrounding areas including Welwyn Garden City, Welham Green, and Colney Heath.

How do you determine property valuations?

Valuations consider local market trends, comparable sales, property condition, and location factors to ensure competitive pricing.

What landlord accreditations do you hold?

We are members of The Property Ombudsman, NAEA, ARLA, and The Dispute Service Ltd for professional standards.

What tenant fees apply?

Fees include capped holding deposits (1 week's rent) and security deposits (5-6 weeks' rent) as per legal requirements.

How do you market properties?

Properties are listed on Rightmove, OnTheMarket, and our own platform with professional photography and floorplans.

What selling process timelines should I expect?

Average sale completion takes 8-12 weeks, depending on chain complexity and buyer readiness.

Reviews (7)

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Mm Mm

Jun 17, 2022 Report

Don't use these cowboys, they will waste your time, are unprofessional, tell you exactly what you want to hear and will let you down. There are many other agents to use but these.

Asif Jabed

Sep 14, 2021 Report

Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Bunch of unprofessional work in this place. The guy showing me flat was very rude, not proper information given, avoid this place

Nicos Nicolaou

Jul 25, 2021 Report

Courteous and professional, purchase went smoothly and kept me in the loop. One thing I would add would be to self introduce yourselves guys when answering the phone but apart from that I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you for your patience and help.

David Bell

May 16, 2021 Report

This page used to be rated 2 stars and now it has gone to 4. 100% fake reviews. I used them for two years not out of choice and i promise you with my life, they will scam you out of your deposit. I think the running cost of owning a house, they pay that with our deposit. We cleaned our house fully but there was bit of stains on the carpet and just for that, they charged us 650. Professional cleaning would have cost of us 50 probably. Anyway.

If you have no choice but to use them, make sure you take pictures when you first arrive at the house and then send it to them on email for evidence. I would defo use them if i was a landlord though.

Asif

Mar 05, 2021 Report

Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Very rude, won't provide enough information about deposits, representative who showed us flat was bery rude with no manner. Avoid!

Antonio C.

May 29, 2020 Report

I've noticed that there is quite a few fake reviews on these people. While I was a student and a tenant I had a bad experience, they have staff who are incredibly arrogant and completely useless. They also stole around 500 in deposit deductions from us for a property that was left in a very good state with no breakages.

Takwa Boulaabi

Mar 10, 2020 Report

Pikes team are brilliant, especially a big up and thumb up to Jonathan. I can not praise him enough, he is exceptional helpful and knowledgeable, i would recommend Pikes for anything!, i definitively recommend pikes, for all employers and students. Im renewing my contract always with them and can't replace them, cause excellent service provided! Efficient and friendly staff, extremely helpful. Many Many Many Thanks;