Lane & Holmes, an estate agency established in 1985 by founding partners Andrew Willmer and Nick Kier, is probably Bedford’s leading estate agent dealing with the sale of quality homes in and around the Bedford area.
2002 saw the service offered by the original company enhanced with the formation of the Lane Group of companies networking the expertise of 12 offices in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Hertfordshire together with the Mayfair Office in central London firmly establishing the brand. Lane & Holmes were also founder members of Move with Us, a network of over 1,200 offices nationwide ensuring that Lane & Holmes offer the best local, county and national coverage.
In 2007 Lane & Holmes launched Lane & Holmes Lettings the fastest growing lettings agency in Bedford serving North Bedfordshire and stretching across the A1 into Cambridgeshire in association with Whites Property Services to cover St Neots, Huntingdon and St Ives and the surrounding areas.
Lane & Holmes have embraced the technological revolution and offer a fully computerised database linking all of our offices together, enabling property details to be distributed quickly and efficiently by email, text messaging and other more traditional methods.
Lane & Holmes offer a free market appraisal for those intending to sell and we would invite you to contact us if you are considering a sale of your property.
Opening hours
Monday9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday10:00am - 4:00pm
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Lane & Holmes Reviews (146)
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louiegregoryy
Very happy with Lane@Holmes as our agents for selling are parents home.
Would like to say a big thank you to Katherine and team for all being very professional in selling of the house.
I would highly recommend Lane@Holmes to anyone thinking selling or buy a property in Bedford.
All best Mark Mullins... Read more
26th Sep 2024 (18 days ago)
Anonymous Homeseller
Exceptional service throughout. They went over and above to help us all sell 3 houses to buy one house, which was definitely not easy, we got there in the end and Lane &Holmes were a big part in helping us achieve this. Would highly recommend them. Thank you to the whole team.... Read more
27th Aug 2024 (7 weeks ago)
L Hall
Recently we sold our family home and purchased our new property through Lane and Holmes. It was a complicated sale which Ross managed in a professional and dedicated manner. At all times either via the office or directly with Ross we were kept updated and our questions always answered. Right from the beginning with the presentation of our property, viewings and negotiations we found the whole team friendly, helpful and professional. It was a pleasure to work with them all and we can highly recommend Lane and Holmes.... Read more
22nd Jul 2024 (12 weeks ago)
D Ormerod
Very happy that we chose Lane & Holmes as our agents for selling dad's house. We mainly dealt with Nik Kershaw who is a consummate professional and clearly highly experienced, but everyone in the office was equally capable, and always knew what was going on with our sale when I rang for an update. The initial marketing of the property was first class, we were kept fully appraised of every viewing and feedback, and Cathy’s sales progression was excellent. I must mention that Nik definitely 'went the extra mile' when it came to finding a new home for mum & dad's piano and arranging for its collection, even when I'd given up and was on the point of arranging a ‘tip trip’. I would highly recommend Lane & Holmes to anyone thinking of selling or indeed buying a property in Bedford!... Read more
15th Jul 2024 (13 weeks ago)
Kelly
Great estate agents! Our chain was very rocky at times, Lane & Holmes did so much chasing and went above and beyond when solicitors were being very difficult! Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend, all of the team are very friendly and professional ??... Read more
1st Jul 2024 (15 weeks ago)
M Whitlock
I have just completed a house sale with Lane and Holmes. I would like to recommend them. They were excellent from start to finish. I liked their advice, and they kept me fully informed all the way through. Thank you.... Read more
1st Jul 2024 (15 weeks ago)
V Ayres
Excellent service and friendliness of staff. Supportive and great communication throughout the sale of my property. Thank you!... Read more
24th Jun 2024 (16 weeks ago)
P Brazier
Our chain has now completed, Nik was really helpful keeping the communication going throughout ???? very much appreciated at a stressful time. Thank you... Read more
24th May 2024 (20 weeks ago)
N Gaunt
Fantastic communication throughout the process of selling my home, from discussing the valuation all the way through to completion. Highly recommended.... Read more
23rd May 2024 (21 weeks ago)
tracey
Nick and the team at Lane & Holmes were great. Got things done in great time and always there if we had any questions.... Read more
20th May 2024 (21 weeks ago)
K danecker
We called Lane & Holmes initially to inquire about selling our apartment in the future. We were in no hurry , but explained we were planning to move abroad permanently. Nik came round and we had a very informal chat, absolutely no pressure and agreed we would call him once we made the decision.
At no point did he bother us or try to rush us into a decision. When we were ready, everything happened really smoothly. The photographer Lane& Holmes used was brilliant and the pictures of our place definitely stood out compared to other agents.
We had a steady flow of viewings and an offer very quickly. Nik played a big part in negotiating both with us and our buyer . We were able to come to an agreement due to his help. It felt really personal and comfortable.
He was always available by phone for any queries, also Cathy.
We have now completed without any complications and he was the first to congratulate us by phone.
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lane & Holmes and can't imagine a better experience with any other agent.
Many thanks Nik and Cathy, it was a pleasure dealing with you.... Read more
17th May 2024 (21 weeks ago)
N Sanders
Lane and Holmes have just sold our property, Nik Kershore, has guided us through the whole process, the property was marketed nicely with great photography, and we had several viewings within days. thank you, Neil.... Read more
17th May 2024 (21 weeks ago)
D Webley
The absolute best Agents in Bedford. Recently sold my home, Ross at Lane & Holmes went above and beyond Chased up and down the chain daily, always calm and professional. Nothing was too much trouble. Even gave updates after closing . I hope you can now find my forever home. Made a stressful event much easier. Can't thank you enough!!!... Read more
7th May 2024 (23 weeks ago)
P canvin
I recently sold 2 houses with the help of Ross. He is the most patient man , keeps you calm , and is always available to be contacted. His negotiation skills are second to none. I highly recommend him for your purchase or sale of your property.... Read more
7th May 2024 (23 weeks ago)
Anonymous Homeseller
Positive experience... Read more
5th May 2024 (23 weeks ago)
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