Compare the Best 11 Estate Agents in South Hetton

List of Estate Agents in South Hetton

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   Kimmitt and Roberts - Houghton Le Spring

   1 Church Street, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4DN

   

   (14 reviews)

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   2nd Oct 2026 (5 weeks ago)

   Kent update. I didn't have to chase them up and any questions I had were quickly answered.... Read more

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   Dowen - Seaham

   6 Jubilee House, York Road, TS26 9EN

   

   (3 reviews)

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   26th Sep 2026 (6 weeks ago)

   The whole experience was positive however unfortunately due to unexpected ill health I have had to take down the sale at this time... Read more

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   Dowen - Peterlee

   1 Yoden Way, Peterlee, SR8 1BP

   

   (8 reviews)

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   20th Oct 2026 (18 days ago)

   Communication poor, description of listening inaccurate. No feed back or questions asked by Dowens of what they could of done better.... Read more

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   Kan-Move - County Durham

   9 Holborn Street, DL16 6DB

   

   (13 reviews)

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   26th Oct 2024 (2 years ago)

   2 viewings one offer £40000 below asking price which was set by agent as realistic then they said it was probably too high. Also I take offence to their Facebook posts that state everything they touch turns to sold! When clearly it does not.... Read more

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   Hegartys Estate Agents

   Wheeler House, 2/3 Newbottle Street, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4AL

   

   (15 reviews)

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   4th Jun 2026 (22 weeks ago)

   A massive thank you to Carla and her team for selling my house, it was a long and difficult journey which Carla travelled with us, it took an awful lot of time and hard work on Hegarties behalf to get me to the end. Carla is extremely good at her job, with advice and negotiation. I would recommend Hegarties at Houghton.... Read more

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   Holbrook & Co Estate Agents - Seaham

   North Quay, North Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7EU

   

   (1 reviews)

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   16th May 2023 (3 years ago)

   I was impressed with the updates I had and the choices I was given. Because the property had a number of enquiries an open house was organised which I thought was an excellent idea.... Read more

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   Pattinson - Peterlee

   2 Yoden Way, , Peterlee, SR8 1BP

   

   (11 reviews)

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   15th Mar 2026 (7 mo. ago)

   All good, communication, pleasant, helpful staff.... Read more

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   Pattinson - Houghton

   14A Newbottle Street, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 4AB

   

   (44 reviews)

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   9th Jul 2026 (17 weeks ago)

   Big big thank you to Lily at the Houghton branch. She emailed me daily with details of properties she thought we might be interested in. She definately when the extra mile. A real asset to the branch.... Read more

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   House Sales Direct

   Office 5, Cassidy House, Station Road, Chester, CH1 3DW

   

   (16 reviews)

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   15th Jul 2025 (1 year ago)

   Overpromised, Underperformed and Untrustworthy – My Costly Mistake with HSD
   I initially listed my property with PurpleBricks in March 2025 for £535,000. After limited viewings over a three-month period, I began exploring other options and submitted an enquiry to WeBuyAnyHouse. They quickly came back with an offer of £460,000—roughly 14% below asking—claiming it would allow for a quick sale. I immediately declined, as I was not in a rush and didn’t want to take such a significant loss.
   
   Shortly after, my details were apparently passed on to House Sales Direct (HSD), seemingly a sister company, without my explicit consent. HSD came across as professional and engaging at first. They promised a 98% success rate in selling properties within 28 days, citing a strong network of pre-approved buyers and investors who could complete within 6–8 weeks. They suggested a sale price spread of £510k–£535k, assuring me they would work to get me the best price possible. It sounded promising.
   
   Based on these assurances, I decided to proceed with HSD. I withdrew my PurpleBricks listing—costing me £300—with the understanding that HSD’s investor network would accelerate the sale. But things quickly began to unravel.
   
   Despite supposedly having investors lined up, HSD said they needed to relist my property on Rightmove first. When I questioned why investors couldn’t simply view the home, the response was vague. It took nearly two weeks for them to relist, and the new asking price was £525,000. A full week passed without any communication.
   
   Then came a call recommending the price be dropped to £499,000. I was told this was “just a marketing tactic,” and that they still aimed to get me a sale within the original £510k–£535k range. But I struggled to understand how listing a property nearly £40,000 lower would achieve that. I asked again about the investors. They finally admitted the only offer received was the same £460k I'd declined weeks earlier through WeBuyAnyHouse.
   
   This was when the red flags really began to show. Why wasn’t I told this upfront? Why present an optimistic price range if their investor offer was fixed at £460k from the beginning? Why was I encouraged to pull the property from PurpleBricks if they intended to rely on the open market anyway? I could have just reduced the price there and avoided unnecessary costs and delays.
   
   Doing more research online, I found stories from others with eerily similar experiences. It appeared HSD’s real model was to attract sellers with high expectations and then drop the price, relying on open-market tactics to force a quick sale. Despite claiming not to charge commission, they would never clearly explain how they made their money. It seems they may be negotiating higher prices with buyers while offering sellers less—profiting off the gap. No transparency, no trust.
   
   Meanwhile, they knew I was paying a high mortgage on an empty property. It became clear they were hoping I’d become desperate enough to accept the same low £460k offer I had already rejected twice.
   
   In the four weeks my property was listed with them, only four viewings were arranged. Two were no-shows. Of the remaining two, one viewer stayed for just five minutes—asked no questions and didn’t even view all the rooms. It felt performative, not serious. As expected, neither viewer submitted an offer, despite supposedly being “pre-qualified and keen.”
   
   Eventually, I told HSD I wanted to withdraw the property. That’s when I was informed—shockingly—that I had unknowingly signed up for a 52-week contract, and I’d need to pay £1,500 to exit, or £999 if paid within 7 days.
   
   I wrote to them, acknowledged that they had done some work, and offered a reasonable £699 exit fee, explaining I needed to rent the home out due to financial strain. They refused and insisted on full payment. I paid the £999 immediately—but it still took a full week and several chasers before they finally removed the property from Rightmove.
   
   By the end of the ordeal, it was clear I was no longer a priority for them.
   
   In summary:
   Do I regret choosing HSD? Absolutely.
   Would I recommend them to someone looking for a fair, transparent, and professional house sale experience? No.
   
   If your only goal is to sell quickly and you don’t care about value, they might work for you. But if you want to sell your home at a decent price with a partner you can trust, I strongly advise staying away from HSD.... Read more

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    Progression Property

    329 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, ts5 6aa

    

    (66 reviews)

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    17th Oct 2026 (21 days ago)

    Very disappointing experience with Progression Properties. The accommodation was not properly cleaned or maintained, and the lack of proper locks on doors raised serious concerns about safety and security. Communication was frustrating, and I was disappointed with the overall standard of living conditions. I also found the tenancy notice requirements and additional charges stressful and unclear. Tenants deserve a clean, safe and secure home, along with transparent communication and professional service. I would advise anyone considering renting with this company to inspect the property carefully and get all terms in writing before signing.... Read more

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    Your Move - Houghton-le-Spring

    2-3 Imperial Buildings, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 4DJ

    

    (1 reviews)

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    1st Feb 2020 (6 years ago)

    We found Your Move - Houghton-le-Spring to be a very professional and efficient estate agency. From first contact, the valuation, photography, brochure preparation, first viewing and receipt of an offer for full asking price took less than 3 weeks. Sales Manager Rachel Smiles was especially helpful in giving advice on content of the sales brochure and her friendly staff in arranging the 2 viewings by first interested party. We would highly recommend this agency to value and sell your property quickly at its true market value.... Read more

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