Williams & Donovan, SS5

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Ian Williams and Colin Donovan have been firm friends since childhood and started the company in 1999 by opening the Hockley sales office. In June 1999 Chris Fisher joined them using his 30 years of experience to establish our Lettings and Management Department which, in 2004 we moved to a dedicated office opposite our sales office. In January 2014 we opened our Benfleet sales and lettings office which is run by Ian Williams.

We strive to be the agent of choice by providing exceptional customer service, honest advice and creative marketing.

All of the directors live in the area and still are at the core of the business. They will oversee the whole process and are further assisted by our management team who in turn are backed up by a hand selected team who all care for the business as if it is their own. This ensures you receive the exceptional service many agents promise but we feel only us deliver.

Our business offers a full estate agency service complimented by property management, lettings and financial services.

Our marketing campaigns are designed to promote our clients properties in a way that is suitable to their timescales and objectives. Editorial and local advert media will be utilised at every opportunity and incorporated into intelligent marketing campaigns.

We offer a proactive and enthusiastic approach to buying, selling and renting homes across the entire 'SS' postcode region. This helps us to achieve our primary aim of combining traditional values and expert local knowledge within a modern estate agency service.

We believe we employ some of the most talented, professional and respected individuals within the industry who have helped us to achieve our status as one of the most successful independent agents in the country.

Find out for yourself why Williams & Donovan have become the areas most successful independent estate and lettings agents by booking in your FREE NO OBLIGATION VALUATION.

Properties	Number of properties	Avg. asking price	Avg. listing age
Residential for sale	150	£457,533	15 weeks
Residential to rent	18	£1,313 pcm	5 weeks

Property for sale by price band

Latest residential property for sale

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£100,000 Guide price
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1 bed flat for sale
Coachman Court, Ashingdon Road, Rochford SS4

Williams & donovan G.P £100,000 - £115,000 A spacious one bedroom first floor apartment situated in the popular McCarthy & Stone Assisted Living Development providing continued independence in a secure environment. Coachman Court has 24 hour house ...
38

£775,000 Guide price
5

5 bed detached house for sale
Downhall Park Way, Rayleigh SS6

Williams & donovan G.P £775,000 - £800,000 A stunning five bedroom executive detached family home which has been improved by the current owners to an extremely high specification throughout with open plan living accommodation with two further ...
19

£450,000
3

3 bed semi-detached house for sale
Elizabeth Gardens, Rochford SS4

Williams & donovan - Built in 2018, situated on the sought after Elizabeth Gardens Development just off Hall Road, is this immaculate three double bedroom family home with spacious lounge, open plan kitchen/breakfast room, en suite to bedroom one, ...

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Latest residential property to rent

15

£1,700 pcm (£392 pw)
3 2 2 Tenancy information

3 bed semi-detached house to rent
Aldermans Hill, Hockley, Essex SS5

Available from 29th Aug 2022

An unfurnished traditional three bedroom semi-detached house just outside hockley village centre and offering spacious family accommodation. Available end of August.
13

£1,800 pcm (£415 pw)
3 1 1 Tenancy information

3 bed semi-detached house to rent
Brinkworth Close, Hockley SS5

Available from 23rd Jul 2022

An immaculate three bedroom semi detached house in A popular location. The property has been maintained to an exceptional standard throughout and benefits from A fantastic kitchen/family room and separate lounge. Ground floor cloakroom. Three first ...
7

£1,395 pcm (£322 pw)
3 Tenancy information

3 bed semi-detached house to rent
Russet Way, Hockley, Essex SS5

Available from 23rd Jul 2022

A three bedroom semi-detached house in A quiet position and offered unfurnished. Available from late July on A minimum one year let.

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Meet the team

Colin Donovan MNAEA
Director
Colin opened Williams and Donovan in Hockley in 1999 with his school friend Ian Williams after a career in the city and working for a large independent estate agent and then Countrywide Property. He is one of the most experienced valuers in Hockley, Rochford and Ashingdon and is delighted with the reputation the company has built after the last 20 years.
James Whyte
Director
James joined us in 2004 having worked for both independent and corporate companies since 1998. He is a popular face amongst the community having grown up and lived in Hockley all his life, he lives with his wife and two boys. James has been a vital part of our success in becoming the Market Leader and in 2016 he became one of our directors. He is an exceptional agent and knows the local area and its property market better than anyone. He also carries out market appraisals as well as being heavily involved in the day-to-day running of the branch.
Paul Dunne
Manager
Having worked as an Estate Agent for over 30 years, Paul is one of the most experienced and respected agents in the area having worked in several roles within the industry. Since joining us in 2009 he quickly become an integral part of the team and is now our office manager. Paul oversees everything the office does and ensures our clients are always receiving the exceptional service we promise to deliver.
Tom Revell
Assistant Manager
Tom joined us in 2013 after working for another independent agent. He has quickly developed his role since joining us and he has a bright and key future within our company. He knows the market inside out and also carries out the majority of our market appraisals from our Hockley office ensuring your home looks its best when coming to market.
Denise Gibb
Senior Property Consultant
Denise joined the team in October 2014 with over 11 years’ experience within the property industry. Having grown up in Devon, she moved to Hockley in 1992 where she has lived since with her husband and three children. Denise knows the area and people well and has excellent local knowledge which will help both seller and purchaser. She arranges and conducts viewings as well as negotiating offers and is a friendly voice to guide our clients through the sales process once a price is agreed.
Donna Kelly
Property Consultant
Donna joined our team in October 2019 and has fitted into our team brilliantly! She has a wealth of experience and great local knowledge. Donna helps with arranging and conducting our accompanied viewings as well as providing our vendors with constructive and regular feedback. Donna is fantastic addition to our team and we are thrilled to have her on board.
Claire Crome
Sales Consultant
Claire joined in January 2018. She helps arrange and conduct our accompanied viewings as well as provide our vendors with regular feedback. Claire has always lived in Hockley and is a friendly face around town. She knows the area incredibly well and is always on hand to listen and give advice when needed.
Janice Wheeler
Secretary
Having previously worked for a total of 23 years with the banking industry in London, Janice joined us in March 2004. Having grown up just outside of London, Janice moved to Folly Lane in Hockley where she lived for many years before moving to Rayleigh where she lives with her husband. Her position within Williams & Donovan is to undertake the secretarial and administrative role and she is an integral member of our team.
Deborah Hickman
Secretary
Following on from a career at a city stock brokers Deb then had her two children. She has since worked for financial advisors and conveyancers. before joining us in August 2012. Having lived in Hockley all her life, she knows Hockley like the back of her hand and loves the village. Deb is one of our secretaries and works in the background to help ensure your property details and online advertising always look their best.