Christopher Hodgson is Whitstable’s premier Estate Agent, presenting outstanding properties in locations across Kent, including Canterbury, Faversham, and Herne Bay. We’ve worked tirelessly to achieve exceptional results for our clients over five decades, developing a team of expert valuers and sales negotiators: their in-depth local knowledge, unrivalled personal service, supported by the latest technology, help you secure your next investment, home, or successful sale. We sell property and operate across CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, CT6, and ME13, and also act as letting agents, providing landlords with property management services and carefully qualified tenants. Call us on 01227 266 441.
Served areas
- Herne Bay, Canterbury, Whitstable, Sittingbourne, Faversham ME13, Thanet District, Borough of Swale, City of Canterbury
Business details
- Year established: 1997
Services
At Christopher Hodgson our unrivalled experience in Residential Sales enables us to achieve outstanding prices for properties across a broad range.
We apply the same successful marketing formula, high standards or presentation and service whether we are marketing a flat or small cottage or one of the area's most prestigious properties.
Not all properties are the same. We recognise that a successful sale comes from an understanding relationship with our clients to achieve a trouble free sale at the best price in the right timescales.
For your protection and reassurance, we are member of The Property Ombudsman Scheme, licensed be the OFT and our sales staff are qualified members of the National Association of Estate Agents.
We apply the same successful marketing formula, high standards or presentation and service whether we are marketing a flat or small cottage or one of the area's most prestigious properties.
Not all properties are the same. We recognise that a successful sale comes from an understanding relationship with our clients to achieve a trouble free sale at the best price in the right timescales.
For your protection and reassurance, we are member of The Property Ombudsman Scheme, licensed be the OFT and our sales staff are qualified members of the National Association of Estate Agents.
For landlords who expect a quality lettings or management service, where their property will be well cared for, we provide a comprehensive range of services which can be tailored to suit your needs.
Whether you have a single property that you let or a portfolio of several properties, our full management service will remove many of the worries often associated with buy-to-let investments and allows you to enjoy the returns from your property without hassle. Our services include strict tenant selection, photographic inventory and conditions report, rent protection & legal expenses warranty and regular inspections. We can also help in the search and acquisition of further properties suitable for letting.
For your protection and reassurance, we are licensed by The National Approved Letting Scheme, members of The Property Ombudsman Scheme and OFT.
Whether you have a single property that you let or a portfolio of several properties, our full management service will remove many of the worries often associated with buy-to-let investments and allows you to enjoy the returns from your property without hassle. Our services include strict tenant selection, photographic inventory and conditions report, rent protection & legal expenses warranty and regular inspections. We can also help in the search and acquisition of further properties suitable for letting.
For your protection and reassurance, we are licensed by The National Approved Letting Scheme, members of The Property Ombudsman Scheme and OFT.
Holding Deposit
In order to reserve a property whilst the referencing process is completed and preparation for a tenancy agreement is undertaken, a holding deposit equivalent to one weeks rent will be payable by the prospective tenant.
If the tenancy proceeds, the holding deposit will be credited to the tenant’s rent account.
However, the holding deposit will be withheld if the tenant (or guarantor) fails a Right to Rent check, provides false or misleading information, or the tenant notifies the agent within 14 days that they have decided not to enter a tenancy agreement or if the tenant fails to make reasonable steps to enter into a tenancy agreement.
Tenancy Deposit
A tenancy deposit equivalent to five weeks rent will be held by the landlord (or agent acting on behalf of the Landlord) as security during the tenancy and is reserved for any damages or defaults by the tenant.
In order to reserve a property whilst the referencing process is completed and preparation for a tenancy agreement is undertaken, a holding deposit equivalent to one weeks rent will be payable by the prospective tenant.
If the tenancy proceeds, the holding deposit will be credited to the tenant’s rent account.
However, the holding deposit will be withheld if the tenant (or guarantor) fails a Right to Rent check, provides false or misleading information, or the tenant notifies the agent within 14 days that they have decided not to enter a tenancy agreement or if the tenant fails to make reasonable steps to enter into a tenancy agreement.
Tenancy Deposit
A tenancy deposit equivalent to five weeks rent will be held by the landlord (or agent acting on behalf of the Landlord) as security during the tenancy and is reserved for any damages or defaults by the tenant.
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As the area’s premier agent Christopher Hodgson Estate Agents, based in Whitstable, have been successfully selling property over five decades with a widely experienced team of valuers and sales negotiators producing consistently good results for their clients.
At Christopher Hodgson our service combines the traditional values of personal service, professionalism and extensive local knowledge supported by the best in new technology and a dynamic approach, to produce the right buyer for your property. As a results driven organisation we devote our time, energy, resource and determination to achieve the best results for you.
• experience • professionalism • extensive local knowledge
Recommendation and return business from satisfied buyers and sellers bears testament to the high standards of service we provide.
Reviews (20)
Gus Woltmann
Nov 05, 2023
Tamera Dc-M.
Apr 25, 2023
Sarah Thibault
Feb 23, 2023
Sue Lacey
Nov 21, 2022
Christopher Hodgson have been amazing. They looked after our parents' property whilst it was rented out, any issues were always resolved quickly, they were always easy to talk to and always did their utmost. Upon the sale of the property, CH were sympathetic, professional and always kept us informed. Would highly recommend.
Graham Parker-Gore
Jun 29, 2022
Good attitude and very professional throughout. They got the best value for the property, way better than a local competitor proposed. Very helpful given that I was remote from the property and helped handle an awkward buyer. A special call out for Jacqueline Bell who progresses the sale and manages communication. She was really helpful and very pleasant to work with.
Nick Ayling
May 02, 2022
We cannot recommend Christopher Hodgson Estate Agents highly enough. From the outset the sale of our property was conducted with the utmost professionalism, from the valuation to the photos and viewings. The agents were always punctual and structured the viewings to cause as little inconvenience to us as possible. Once the property was under offer the company really came into its own, we didn't quite realise at the time (not having moved for 20years) just how important the sales progression part of the process is. Jacqueline looked after us completely keeping us updated regularly, advising us on things we were unsure of, basically making herself available at any step of the way for reassurance, most definitely working in our best interest and going the extra mile.
Our sale which potentially should have been quite straight forward on paper, didn't quite work out that way with but with these people working on our behalf, gave us the confidence to carry on and ultimately complete the sale. We would like to thank you all very much, keep up the amazing work you do.
Our sale which potentially should have been quite straight forward on paper, didn't quite work out that way with but with these people working on our behalf, gave us the confidence to carry on and ultimately complete the sale. We would like to thank you all very much, keep up the amazing work you do.
Kate
Jan 10, 2022
Christopher Hodgson have been fantastic in dealing with the sale of my property. Particularly Jacqui, who dealt with the progression of the sale, which wasn't the easiest at times. Jacqui went above and beyond in making it happen, offering first class customer service alongside remaining a high level of professionalism at all times. I can't recommend them highly enough. 5*!
Stephen Wills
Dec 23, 2021
Jme
Apr 28, 2021
Recently purchased a home through Christopher Hodgson. While I can't comment on fees and value, as the buyer I can say that they were a pleasure to work with. Questions to the seller were followed up promptly. Jacqueline Bell, in particular, was very pleasant, efficient, and very informative with respect to our new location.
A. W.
Feb 04, 2021
Have purchased through lockdown and been extremely pleased with the level of communication. Also the team at Christopher Hodgson truly worked like a team. It didnt feel like there was any competition between negotiators and everyone was happy to help. Jacqueline the sales progressor was always very responsive. Would definitely recommend.
Lorraine
Jan 17, 2021
We sold our house through Christopher Hodgson and were impressed from start to finish. Charlie came to value our property last year, but personal circumstances meant that we delayed it for many months. We never felt any 'hard sell' or pressure from Charlie to get the house on the market, which was really refreshing. Charlotte was professional, friendly and efficient. William took fantastic photos.
We felt that they matched potential buyers really well, avoiding time wasters. We got an offer quickly. We'd read lots of great reviews about Jacqui, the Sales Progresser, so were please when she came on board. The reviews are justified. She was absolutely integral in keeping the sale moving. A credit to the company. I can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you all at Christopher Hodgson for making a stressful experience bearable!.
We felt that they matched potential buyers really well, avoiding time wasters. We got an offer quickly. We'd read lots of great reviews about Jacqui, the Sales Progresser, so were please when she came on board. The reviews are justified. She was absolutely integral in keeping the sale moving. A credit to the company. I can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you all at Christopher Hodgson for making a stressful experience bearable!.
Mrs. H. Phillips
Dec 26, 2020
Really fantastic service from everybody at Christopher Hodgson throughout the sale and purchase of our houses. I called so many times for advice and was always guided in such a professional and empathetic manor. At no point did I feel that I was an annoyance, even though I probably was! I was always able to speak to someone and get the help that I needed from them and felt so supported. Definitely a cut above the other estate agents who often transfer you through to a central team who no nothing about anything! Highly recommend them.
John Balderson
May 09, 2020
Simply the best estate agent I have ever dealt with! Technically they weren't even my agents, (dealing with my purchase), but they worked tirelessly making contact with every aspect of the chain from top to bottom. Cuneyt and Jackie were consummate professionals, enthusiastic, personable and above all excellent at returning calls and very prompt at answering queries.
My purchase incorporated a complicated chain and the successful completion was due in no small part to their efforts. If only all estate agents could be this efficient and professional!
My purchase incorporated a complicated chain and the successful completion was due in no small part to their efforts. If only all estate agents could be this efficient and professional!
Gavin Forde
May 02, 2020
Julia King
Oct 31, 2019
Jane Holtham
Oct 29, 2018
We bought our home 13 years ago through Christopher Hodgson, and asked them to sell it for us when it came time to move agai 13 years later. They were incredibly professional from the initial valuation and marketing through to the final stages of sale. Charlie was great in the viewing period, keeping us informed on the viewings with clear and concise feedback. And Jacqui was enormously helpful in the later stages as we approached completion. I would not hesitate to recommend Christopher Hodgson. An excellent service.
Marie Shuttleworth
Apr 30, 2018
The service I received from Christopher Hodgson was second to none. Jacqui, in particular, was fantastic. She dealt with all my queries professionally and efficiently even after I had moved in to my new home. I would definitely use them again and would recommend them for their trust worthiness, knowledge and excellent service from start to finish.
Sarah Wren
Jun 05, 2016
Christopher Hodgson provided a professional service from start to finish in what turned out to be a more tricky than anticipated process. They represented our property very well, achieved excellent coverage and provided us with the information we needed to achieve the best buyer and price. When things got a little choppy, a dedicated member of the team was constantly at the end of the phone or email able to provide support and chase solicitors that led to a very satisfactory conclusion to our sale. And, we are in our new home before Christmas.
Thank you! If you want your property in Whitstable and surrounds professionally presented and welcome the support of qualified and highly experienced staff, Christopher Hodgson are the best choice and we have no hesitation in recommending them.
Thank you! If you want your property in Whitstable and surrounds professionally presented and welcome the support of qualified and highly experienced staff, Christopher Hodgson are the best choice and we have no hesitation in recommending them.
Helen Brooks
Apr 17, 2016
We bought a house for which Christopher Hodgson was the agent and were incredibly impressed by their professionalism, efficiency, and pro-activity. Even though they were not working 'for us' they helped sort out issues with our own buyer when the agent we were selling through did not. They were available immediately on email and phone and we had one dedicated person - Jacqueline Bell - who was managing the process throughout.
She was personable, friendly and easily contactable and did all the chasing of various parties in the sale when issues came up - even though it was issues in our own sale that our own agent should have dealt with. She updated us by email as soon as there was any news and was by far the most helpful person in the whole process. Next time I would immediately go to Christopher Hodgson on the basis of this experience and would recommend them to anyone 100%.
She was personable, friendly and easily contactable and did all the chasing of various parties in the sale when issues came up - even though it was issues in our own sale that our own agent should have dealt with. She updated us by email as soon as there was any news and was by far the most helpful person in the whole process. Next time I would immediately go to Christopher Hodgson on the basis of this experience and would recommend them to anyone 100%.
Pippa Gough
Apr 11, 2016
We both sold our old house and bought our current house through Christopher Hodgson. All the staff were helpful, efficient and highly professional. Communication was excellent. Their written information was good and details of our property beautifully produced. At all times we were kept informed of what was going on. Overall we could not have had more expert advice and support for both transactions.