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41 Years
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Your Trusted Property Partner in Wokingham & Crowthorne
As Wokingham and Crowthorne's leading estate agents, we have been serving our local community since 1985, guiding clients through their home-moving journeys with expertise and dedication. Our sales and letting teams combine maturity and experience with a stellar reputation for exceptional customer service, ensuring a 'best in class' experience for every client. Backed by our integration into the Haslams Group and Foxtons Group, we leverage over 200 years of collective industry expertise while maintaining our commitment to local market knowledge. Our team's forward-thinking approach ensures clients receive innovative solutions tailored to their property needs, whether buying, selling, renting, or letting. We prioritise transparency, reliability, and communication, reflected in our consistently positive client testimonials and recognition as Rightmove's No.1 Estate Agent in the region for Sales Agreed (2024 data).Our community involvement extends beyond property services, with active participation in local and national charity initiatives, demonstrating our broader commitment to social responsibility. This combination of local expertise, professional excellence, and community focus positions us as trusted partners in all property transactions.
Services
Property Sales
Property Lettings
Property Management
Probate Services
New Homes Sales
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years combined local property market experience
- Our team provides 24/7 property technology solutions for landlords
- We guarantee transparent communication throughout property transactions
- Our office network covers Wokingham, Crowthorne and surrounding areas
- We maintain Rightmove's No.1 Estate Agent status for Sales Agreed
What people say
Professional and friendly team
Quick to respond
Stress-free sale
Exceptional service
Expert help
Services
Property Sales
Our property sales service specialises in helping homeowners sell residential properties across Wokingham, Crowthorne, and surrounding areas. With over 100 years of combined local market experience, our expert team employs targeted marketing strategies and advanced property technology to maximise exposure. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire sales process, from initial valuation to completion, ensuring transparent communication and competitive pricing strategies that reflect current market conditions.
Property Lettings
Our lettings service connects landlords with suitable tenants while ensuring maximum rental returns and minimal void periods. Utilising the latest property technology, we market properties across multiple platforms to attract qualified applicants. Our comprehensive service includes property inspections, tenant referencing, lease agreements, and ongoing management support. The team maintains detailed knowledge of local rental demand patterns to optimise pricing strategies and occupancy rates for residential properties.
Property Management
Our property management service offers comprehensive solutions for residential landlords seeking professional oversight of their investments. We handle tenant communications, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and regulatory compliance requirements. Our proactive approach minimises property downtime while maintaining tenant satisfaction. The service includes regular property inspections and financial reporting, supported by digital platforms that provide landlords with real-time updates and performance metrics for their rental portfolios.
Probate Service
Our probate service specialises in assisting executors with property sales from deceased estates. We provide sensitive handling of emotionally challenging situations while maintaining professional efficiency. The service includes property valuation, market preparation, and coordinated sales processes that consider multiple beneficiaries' needs. Our team works closely with legal professionals to ensure compliance with inheritance regulations and timely completion of estate settlements across Wokingham and Crowthorne areas.
New Homes Sales
Our new homes sales service focuses on marketing and selling modern residential developments across Berkshire. We work with developers to showcase properties through professional photography and virtual tours that highlight premium features. Our team provides detailed market analysis to optimise pricing strategies for new build properties. We offer dedicated support to buyers seeking luxury apartments or family homes, ensuring smooth transactions from reservation to completion while explaining developer incentives and warranty arrangements.
People
Hardy Michael
Founder
Established the business in 1985 with six staff members, expanding into lettings before retiring in 2010. His legacy continues through the team's commitment to exceptional service standards.
Neal Mackenzie
Former Managing Director
Joined as one of the first employees, led business growth until 2020, and continues supporting the team with his extensive property expertise while mentoring younger professionals.
Dan Macdonald
Letting Manager
Oversees the successful lettings division, combining property management expertise with innovative technology solutions to maximise rental returns for landlords across the Wokingham area.
Questions
What property services do you offer in Wokingham and Crowthorne?
We provide residential property sales, lettings, property management, probate services, and new homes sales across Wokingham, Crowthorne, and surrounding areas.
How can I request a property valuation?
Book a free, no-obligation valuation through our website or call 0118 960 1000 to schedule an appointment with our experienced valuation team.
What are your office opening hours?
Our offices operate Monday-Thursday 9am-6pm, Friday 9am-5:30pm, and Saturday 9am-4pm, with emergency repair support available outside these hours.
How do you support landlords with property management?
We use property technology to maximise visibility, offer in-house management services, and provide regular updates to ensure optimal rental returns and tenant satisfaction.
What makes you different from other estate agents?
Our combination of local market knowledge since 1985, Rightmove's No.1 Estate Agent status, and commitment to exceptional customer service sets us apart in the region.
Can you help with selling property through probate?
Yes, our dedicated probate service supports executors with sensitive yet efficient property sales, coordinating with legal professionals to ensure smooth estate settlements.
Reviews (6)
Craig Tull
Jun 02, 2022
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Ian Roach gave us the right level of informaiton with regards to the sale process. Nothing ever seemed to much trouble and all round easy to deal with
Mircea Matei
May 10, 2022
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Very good quality, professionalism, responsiveness and engagement with tenants. All the team has been very helpful from the beginning when we started to look for a place to move in Wokingham (which was in a very difficult time, at the beginning of covid) until we moved out. Every question answered, every issue resolved very quickly. Very helpful and understanding of our move out circumstances, especially Helena Roseblade. Definitely recommend using Michael Hardy!
Katie Gilder
Apr 30, 2022
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Ricky was amazing from start to finish with both the sale and purchase of our new property. I would highly recommend Michael Hardy and would use them in the future. Ricky was responsive and always put us first above anything else. Can't recommend him enough.
Seeside Summerhouse
Feb 28, 2022
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Asked to provide additional details, hence the edit. We were told on two separate occasions that we were unable to make an offer on a property due to an offer having been accepted 2-3 days prior. It was only after reminding this estate agent that they have a legal obligation to present all offers to the vendor did they agree to do so. We were quickly advised that the vendor had rejected our offer, which was above list, but that nothing from the vendor would be available in writing. Upped to 3 stars as they were friendly and helpful on the phone, but the entire situation seemed strange and not understanding the legal side of things is concerning.
Vikas Nanda
Dec 06, 2021
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We have both bought and sold our property through Michael Hardys and I have been nothing but impressed with the excellent service and management of both transactions in particular by Ian who is a real credit to the team. I would have no problem recommending them to anyone I know and will most certainly be using their services again.
Darran Kolodziej
Dec 03, 2021
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Highly recommended and really nice to work with. The whole team were always a pleasure to speak to and got us a buyer in less than 3 weeks for our asking price so we were thrilled. Ricky was great at communicating with us throughout and got us on the market nice and quick, couldn't have asked for more.
