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🏡 First-time buyer? Don’t be afraid to ask questions at a viewing! 🔑✨It’s easy to get caught up imagining where the sofa...
04/09/2026

🏡 First-time buyer? Don’t be afraid to ask questions at a viewing! 🔑✨

It’s easy to get caught up imagining where the sofa will go or how you’ll decorate… but a viewing is also your chance to find out what’s really going on behind the scenes. 👀

Make sure you’re asking things like:

🏠 How old is the property, and have there been any extensions or alterations?
⚡ Has the property been rewired? If so, when?
🔌 Where is the fuse box/consumer unit, and how old is it?
🔥 When was the boiler last serviced or replaced?
💧 Are there any signs or history of damp, leaks or flooding?
💷 What are the typical utility and running costs?
📄 Is it freehold or leasehold? Are there service charges or ground rent?
⏰ How long has the property been on the market?
🚚 Why are the current owners moving, and is there a chain?You’re making a big investment, so there really is no such thing as a silly question. 💚

Buying your first home? Howgates Estate Agents are here to help you move. 🏡🔑

🏡 3 PROPERTIES SOLD IN JUST 2 DAYS! 🔑💚📈 September market update: As we head into the autumn market, we’re seeing encoura...
03/09/2026

🏡 3 PROPERTIES SOLD IN JUST 2 DAYS! 🔑💚

📈 September market update: As we head into the autumn market, we’re seeing encouraging activity from buyers across Thurrock and the surrounding areas. Well-presented homes that are priced correctly and marketed effectively are attracting serious interest — and these three quick sales are a great example of that.

For us, though, it’s never just about putting up a SOLD board. We believe a successful move starts with:

💬 Communication — keeping you informed every step of the way
💚 Care — treating your home and your move like it matters
🤝 Honesty — straightforward, transparent advice you can trust

Thinking of selling this September? Whether you’re ready to move now or simply want to know what your property could be worth in the current market, we’d love to have a chat.

📞 Call Howgates Estate Agents on 01375 671635 to arrange your FREE, no-obligation valuation.

02/08/2026

The Ethical Agent Network

Anyone can say they care.
Anyone can say they deliver.

What's harder is having someone independent come in, mystery shop you, check your Google reviews, look at what you put back into your community and then decide whether you're actually at the level you claim.

That's what the Ethical Agent Network does.

We didn't sign up for a logo.
We were selected based on criteria we had to meet, and we have to keep meeting them. Every other member in the network operates to the same standard.

It's the only thing in this industry that actually validates what a good agent is, rather than just letting them say it.

If that's the kind of agent you want to work with, you know where we are.

Ethical Agent Network

🏡✨ SOLD IN JUST 2 DAYS! ✨🏡Another fantastic result for our clients! 🎉This beautifully presented 3-bedroom home on Gideon...
30/07/2026

🏡✨ SOLD IN JUST 2 DAYS! ✨🏡

Another fantastic result for our clients! 🎉

This beautifully presented 3-bedroom home on Gideons Way attracted multiple offers within just 24 hours and was SOLD within only 2 days of hitting the market! 🚀🔑

From the extended open-plan kitchen diner 🍽️ to the spacious family living areas, private garden and versatile outbuilding 🌿🏡, it’s easy to see why this home proved so popular!

💚 Thinking of selling?
If you’re looking for an estate agent that delivers results, we’d love to help.

✅ Multiple offers achieved
✅ Sold within 2 days
✅ Professional marketing
✅ Maximum exposure
✅ Exceptional customer service from start to finish

📞 Ready to make your move?

Call Howgates Estate Agents today on 01375 671635 and let us show you what we can achieve for your property.

💬 Thinking of selling? Let us get you moving.

30/07/2026

Local Life

The best way to understand an area isn't Rightmove.
It's talking to someone who actually lives in it.

Free chips from the Quadrivale.
Hope Coffee.
53 Fobbing.
The Bull in Corringham on a Sunday.
Eagle News.

These aren't things that show up in a property listing, but they're exactly the kind of details that make someone feel like they belong somewhere before they've even moved in.

This is the area we work in every day.
We're not just selling houses here, we genuinely love the place.

If you're thinking about making Thurrock home and want an honest feel for what it's actually like, come and have a chat.

We'll point you in the right direction.

28/07/2026

The Landlord Who Was About to Sell, Until We Had an Honest Conversation

He came to us ready to sell.
We asked him one question before we said anything else:
When did you last properly review what your property could achieve as a let, with the right management behind it?

He hadn't.
Not recently.
Not honestly.

So we sat down and went through it together.
Current demand, what professional management actually removes from your day-to-day, what a well-run tenancy looks like.

He didn't sell.
He's since told us it's one of the better decisions he's made.

Selling isn't always the wrong call.
But it should be an informed one, not a frustrated one.

If that sounds familiar, come and have a proper conversation before you decide anything.

27/07/2026

Good Morning!

We're currently having issues accessing WhatsApp messages so if you're having issues contacting us please contact us via:

📞 01375 671635
🖥️ [email protected]/
[email protected]

Apologies for any inconvenience and we're working behind the scenes to get this dealt with as soon as possible!

26/07/2026

What Local Knowledge Actually Means

The first minute of a valuation, there are twenty things going through the buyer's mind. Schools, commuter links, the feel of the street and none of that is answered by a Rightmove listing.

What I can tell someone relocating to SS17 or Thurrock isn't just where the properties are. It's what life here actually looks like, day to day.

I've been doing this for over a decade in this area.
I know what local buyers are looking for and what matters to families making this move.

Matching the right person with the right place, when that works, it works properly.

If you want someone who knows this area inside out, come and have a chat.

🏡 SOLD IN JUST 3 DAYS! 🎉Another fantastic result for our sellers! This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom family home on Hi...
24/07/2026

🏡 SOLD IN JUST 3 DAYS! 🎉

Another fantastic result for our sellers! This beautifully renovated 3-bedroom family home on Hillcrest Road, Hordon generated fantastic interest and was snapped up in just 3 days.

✨ Beautifully renovated throughout
🌿 Generous garden, perfect for BBQ season
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ideal for modern family living
💷 Guide Price: £450,000–£500,000

Thinking of selling? If you’re wondering what your home could be worth in today’s market, we’d love to help.

📞 Book your FREE, no-obligation valuation today:
01375 671635

At Howgates Estate Agents, we don’t just list homes—we get them SOLD.

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23/07/2026

Thurrock Local Knowledge Quiz

Think you know Thurrock?
Let's find out.

We put Ayse and Emily head-to-head on local knowledge:
Train lines, geography, charities, shopping centres, the kind of stuff you only really know if you actually live and breathe this area.

We're not going to tell you who won.
You'll have to watch.

But if there's one thing this quiz proves, it's that knowing your patch properly matters.
It's what we're built on at Howgates, understanding this area, not just selling houses in it.

If you're looking to buy, sell, or let in Thurrock and want people who genuinely know the ground, come and have a chat with us

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5 Kings Parade King Street
Stanford Le Hope
SS170HR

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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