Established in 1990 by local agents Jim Howgate and Glenn Kempster, Howgate & Kempster are one of the few estate agents who cover the entire borough of Thurrock through their well positioned offices in Grays and Stanford-le-Hope.
Our unique independent status enables us to seek out and implement the latest innovations and technology available within the industry to improve the service we provide to our clients. We were one of the first local agents to provide full colour details and operate a fully computerised applicant match system using SMS text and E-mail.
WHY CHOOSE US?
“You can rest assured that you will receive the very best service at all times and that your property will be dealt with using the utmost professionalism, integrity and respect that it deserves.”
Our long-standing status within the local community is based on our reputation and the trust that we earn, and continue to earn from our clients. As a result, we are prepared to go that extra distance and are committed to achieving the best possible service for all our clients from sellers to buyers, landlords to tenants.
Advertising
Howgate and Kempster are renowned for our full colour property details and full colour newspaper advertising. We currently advertise extensively in the Thurrock Gazette and Evening Echo supplement as well as specialist advertising into East London.
Your property will be placed on our website within 24 hour of instruction and will also be featured on property portals such as rightmove.co.uk, hotproperty.co.uk, fish4homes.com and yell.com. Furthermore, we are constantly adding many other portals to our existing portfolio in order to extend the coverage of your home.
No Sale No Fee
If we do not sell your property, you are under no obligation to pay us.
Negotiable contract terms
We do not insist on a 16 week sole agency contract but prefer to tailor the contract to suit our individual clients.
After sales service
At Howgate and Kempster, we are fully committed to not only getting you the best price from the best buyer, but also to ensuring that your sale runs smoothly from start to finish.
Lettings
We are one of the largest letting agents in the Thurrock area. All listed properties are offered from both our branches.
Coverage
Our offices are ideally situated with easy access to London, the A13 and the M25. We cover an extensive area including Purfleet, Watts Wood, Aveley, South Ockendon, Brandon Groves, North Stifford, South Stifford, West Thurrock, Grays, Chafford Hundred, Tilbury, West Tilbury, Chadwell St. Mary, Orsett, Horndon on the Hill, Stanford-le-Hope, Corringham and Fobbing.
Our Staff
Our experienced, local staff, with their extensive local knowledge offer expert guidance on the buying and selling process to ensure that your home is marketed in the best way and at the right price.
Our office at Stanford-le-Hope is managed by Jim Howgate who, with Gavin Wilkins, Emily Braine and Vicky Cornwell handles market appraisals, negotiations, sales and marketing.
Our office at Grays is managed by Glenn Kempster who, with Kathy Keiller, Jill Ballard, Tracey Wormall and Lisa Hogwood carries out all market appraisals, negotiations, sales and marketing.
In addition, our Lettings team of Jenny Neal, Stacey Clark and Kathy Yoxall handle all letting enquiries and can be contacted on 01375 377839, by fax on 01375 394733 or via email.
Opening Hours
Our offices are open Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 11am – 2pm; although our Stanford office is often open until 8pm.
OUR SERVICES
- Full colour property details including internal photos
- Full Estate Agency coverage from Stanford and Grays branches
- Full colour newspaper advertising
- A guaranteed feature in the Evening Echo property supplement
- Specialist advertising into East London
- Unrivalled internet coverage on rightmove.co.uk, hotproperty.co.uk, fish4homes.com, yell.com
- A fully computerised applicant match system using SMS text and E-mail
- Seven day a week opening including late opening till 8pm
- Professional and motivated staff, all living locally
- Negotiable contract terms to suit you – we will not tie you in for 16 weeks!
- No sale, no fee – if we do not sell your home, you are not required to pay
- Guaranteed viewing and marketing feedback at all times
- The very best after sale service
- An Estate Agent dedicated to and passionate about selling properties in this area