Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Property Sales & Lettings in Sale, Cheshire
Established in 2009, we are an independent estate agency owned and managed by James Ashworth and Andrew Holme. Our core services include property sales and lettings across Sale, Timperley, Altrincham, Stretford, and Manchester. We combine professional photography, free video tours, and detailed floorplans to showcase properties effectively. Our team accompanies viewings and organises open house events to maximise exposure.With over a decade of experience, we prioritise client satisfaction through transparent communication and local market expertise. Testimonials highlight our professionalism, efficiency, and ability to sell properties swiftly. We serve both residential and investment clients, offering tailored solutions for property transactions.
Services
Property Sales
Property Lettings
Online Valuation
Property Marketing
Open House Events
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Established in 2009 with deep local market knowledge
- Free online property valuations available instantly
- Professional photography and video tours included as standard
- Accompanied viewings and open house events for maximum exposure
- Consistently rated 'excellent' in client testimonials
Associations and certifications
- CMP Certificate
What people say
Outstanding service
Highly recommend
Professional and efficient
Kept updated with feedback
Sold in record time
Services
Property Sales
We specialise in residential property sales across Cheshire and Greater Manchester. Our services include professional photography, video tours, and detailed floorplans to showcase properties effectively. Accompanied viewings and open house events maximise exposure, while our local market expertise ensures competitive pricing strategies. Clients benefit from transparent communication throughout the transaction process.
Property Lettings
Our lettings service covers property marketing, tenant sourcing, and ongoing management. The PropertyFile online portal provides landlords with real-time updates and documentation access. We conduct thorough tenant referencing and handle maintenance coordination, ensuring hassle-free property management for residential and investment clients across our service areas.
Online Valuation
This service provides immediate property value estimates through our website. Using location data and market trends, clients receive accurate valuations without requiring an in-person assessment. The tool serves as a preliminary guide for homeowners considering selling or letting their properties in our operational regions.
Property Marketing
Our marketing combines professional photography, video tours, and digital promotion across major property portals. Social media channels amplify reach to potential buyers. Detailed floorplans with room measurements and square footage enhance online listings, ensuring properties stand out in competitive markets across Sale and surrounding areas.
Open House Events
We organise open house days for new listings to generate buyer interest. This approach often yields multiple offers through direct engagement with potential purchasers. Events are professionally managed to showcase properties at their best, leveraging our team's experience in facilitating successful property transactions since 2009.
People
James Ashworth
Owner
Co-founder with over 15 years' experience in Cheshire's property market. Specialises in strategic property positioning and client relations. Committed to maintaining high service standards through hands-on management and innovation in property marketing techniques.
Andrew Holme
Owner
Co-founder possessing extensive knowledge of Manchester and Trafford property markets. Focuses on operational efficiency and technological integration in property transactions. Ensures service delivery meets evolving client expectations through continuous process improvement.
Dawn Wetherill
Sales Manager
Experienced sales manager with a decade of expertise in residential property transactions. Specialises in client consultation and market analysis. Coordinates viewings and negotiations while maintaining strong relationships with local buyers and sellers.
Kate Santus
Senior Sales Negotiator
Senior negotiator with a track record in successful property sales across Sale and Altrincham. Focuses on matching client needs with market opportunities. Provides regular market updates and pricing strategy advice to ensure optimal transaction outcomes.
Beth Beedham
Lettings Manager
Lettings specialist managing residential and investment properties. Oversees tenant sourcing, referencing, and property management processes. Maintains compliance with current landlord regulations while ensuring smooth tenancy transitions for property owners.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate in Sale, Timperley, Altrincham, Stretford, and Manchester (M23 area). Our local expertise ensures effective property transactions across these markets.
Do you offer free property valuations?
Yes, we provide instant online valuations through our website. This service gives homeowners an accurate estimate of their property's current market value without obligation.
What marketing methods do you use?
We combine professional photography, video tours, detailed floorplans, and digital promotion across major property portals. Social media channels enhance visibility to reach potential buyers effectively.
Are your office hours flexible?
Our office is open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9:30am-4:30pm. We offer appointment scheduling outside these hours for client convenience when required.
How do you handle property viewings?
We accompany all viewings to provide expert guidance and collect detailed feedback. For new listings, we recommend open house events to generate maximum interest and potential offers.
What makes you different from other agents?
Our combination of local market knowledge, innovative marketing, and personal service sets us apart. With over 15 years' combined experience, we prioritise client communication and deliver consistent results evidenced by numerous testimonials.
Reviews (1)
Joyce Pollard
Jul 29, 2026
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This is my honest opinion based on true experiences as a landlord with this lettings agent
On 1st October 2025 Ashworth Holme returned the keys to my rented house. On the 4th October 2025 2 large vans arrived full of furniture to put in the house. The house was not inhabitable, it was filthy, holes in walls, with carpets stinking of dog urine. I contacted their letting representative, who said the prospective tenants had not paid any deposit or rent or signed the Rental Agreement.
On 10th October their letting representative phoned me The new tenants had signed the Tenancy agreement, had given them the money for the deposit, and the first month's rent. They sent me a bill, they deducted their fee plus 100, no explanation. I knew I did not owe them 100. They sent me an Assured Shorthold tenancy Agreement starting date 10 October 2025. The signatures were dated 4 October 2025!
Inside it stated first rental payment 10 October 2025, and 10th every month until last payment 10 September 2026. The tenant got hold of the keys, moved all their furniture in on the 11th October 2025, but did not move themselves in until 18th October 2025. I then received a second Tenancy Agreement dated 18 October 2025 from Ashworth Holme, stating first rent was on 18 October 2025 and 18th thereafter, which meant I am week's rent short.
The tenants signatures signed on 18th October 2025 and their staff's signature 28 October 2025!
ASHWORTH HOLME ARRANGED AN OPEN VIEWING ON 19.8.2025, WHEN HOUSE NOT HABITABLE. INCLUDING THE GARAGE, WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN PART OF THE TENANCY AGREEMENT.ASHWORTH HOLME AND THE TENANTS PUT CONSIDERABLE PRESSURE ON ME TO INCLUDE THE GARAGE IN THE TENANCY AGREEMENT, BUT FRIENDS AND MYSELF HAVE ALWAYS USED IT FOR STORAGE. DID NOT INFORM TENANTS THAT THERE WAS OUTSIDE CCTV CAMERAS. THIS RESULTED IN CONFUSION, CONSTERNATION, AND THE TENANTS REMOVING CCTV WITHOUT MY PERMISSION CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE IN THE PROCESS.
ASHWORTH HOLME STAFF HAVE ALWAYS DEALT WITH THE GOVERNMENT DEPOSIT. THEIR STAFF MEMBER WENT AHEAD AS USUAL TO CLAIM THE DEPOSIT. SHE SAID NUMEROUS TIMES "I WILL GET THE DEPOSIT BACK FOR YOU." SHE FAILED TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION TO THE PROPERTY REDRESS COMPENSATION SCHEME, WHICH RESULTED IN ME BEING UNABLE TO RETAIN TENANTS DEPOSIT FOR EXTENSIVE DAMAGE CAUSED DURING BY TENANTS DURING THEIR TENANCY. IT COST ME OVER 4,000 TO MAKE IT HABITABLE. THE TENANT AGREED I SHOULD HAVE 500 OF THE DEPOSIT, FROM WHICH ASHWORTH HOLME DEDUCTED 180?
I ASKED THEM WHY HAD THEY DEDUCTED 180. THEY SENT ME A BILL DATED 3.6.2024 FOR 180 NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS HOUSE. FORTUNATELY I KEEP BILLS WITH THE BANK TRANSFER RECEIPT DATED 4.6.2024 STAPLED TO THE 180 BILL THEY INFERRED I HAD NOT PAID. I ALSO HAD A BANK RECEIPT WHICH PROVED I DID NOT OWE THEM 100.
THEY FAILED TO MAINTAIN PROPER ACCOUNTS AND OVERCHARGED MY ACCOUNT, FALSELY CLAIMING THAT IT WAS MONEY I OWED THEM.
ASHWORTH HOLME CLAIMED "WE ARE AN HONEST STRAIGHT FORWARD COMPANY." UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS NOT THE SERVICE I HAVE RECEIVED. NOR HAVE ASHWORTH HOLME HAD THE COURTESY OF APOLOGISING FOR MAKING FALSE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST ME, OR ACKNOWLEDGING THE ERRORS THEY HAVE MADE AND CAUSING STRESS NOT ONLY TO ME BUT TO MY LOYAL WORKMEN, WHO WORKED SEVEN DAYS A WEEK TO GET THE HOUSE FIT FOR HABITATION.
On 1st October 2025 Ashworth Holme returned the keys to my rented house. On the 4th October 2025 2 large vans arrived full of furniture to put in the house. The house was not inhabitable, it was filthy, holes in walls, with carpets stinking of dog urine. I contacted their letting representative, who said the prospective tenants had not paid any deposit or rent or signed the Rental Agreement.
On 10th October their letting representative phoned me The new tenants had signed the Tenancy agreement, had given them the money for the deposit, and the first month's rent. They sent me a bill, they deducted their fee plus 100, no explanation. I knew I did not owe them 100. They sent me an Assured Shorthold tenancy Agreement starting date 10 October 2025. The signatures were dated 4 October 2025!
Inside it stated first rental payment 10 October 2025, and 10th every month until last payment 10 September 2026. The tenant got hold of the keys, moved all their furniture in on the 11th October 2025, but did not move themselves in until 18th October 2025. I then received a second Tenancy Agreement dated 18 October 2025 from Ashworth Holme, stating first rent was on 18 October 2025 and 18th thereafter, which meant I am week's rent short.
The tenants signatures signed on 18th October 2025 and their staff's signature 28 October 2025!
ASHWORTH HOLME ARRANGED AN OPEN VIEWING ON 19.8.2025, WHEN HOUSE NOT HABITABLE. INCLUDING THE GARAGE, WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN PART OF THE TENANCY AGREEMENT.ASHWORTH HOLME AND THE TENANTS PUT CONSIDERABLE PRESSURE ON ME TO INCLUDE THE GARAGE IN THE TENANCY AGREEMENT, BUT FRIENDS AND MYSELF HAVE ALWAYS USED IT FOR STORAGE. DID NOT INFORM TENANTS THAT THERE WAS OUTSIDE CCTV CAMERAS. THIS RESULTED IN CONFUSION, CONSTERNATION, AND THE TENANTS REMOVING CCTV WITHOUT MY PERMISSION CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE IN THE PROCESS.
ASHWORTH HOLME STAFF HAVE ALWAYS DEALT WITH THE GOVERNMENT DEPOSIT. THEIR STAFF MEMBER WENT AHEAD AS USUAL TO CLAIM THE DEPOSIT. SHE SAID NUMEROUS TIMES "I WILL GET THE DEPOSIT BACK FOR YOU." SHE FAILED TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION TO THE PROPERTY REDRESS COMPENSATION SCHEME, WHICH RESULTED IN ME BEING UNABLE TO RETAIN TENANTS DEPOSIT FOR EXTENSIVE DAMAGE CAUSED DURING BY TENANTS DURING THEIR TENANCY. IT COST ME OVER 4,000 TO MAKE IT HABITABLE. THE TENANT AGREED I SHOULD HAVE 500 OF THE DEPOSIT, FROM WHICH ASHWORTH HOLME DEDUCTED 180?
I ASKED THEM WHY HAD THEY DEDUCTED 180. THEY SENT ME A BILL DATED 3.6.2024 FOR 180 NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS HOUSE. FORTUNATELY I KEEP BILLS WITH THE BANK TRANSFER RECEIPT DATED 4.6.2024 STAPLED TO THE 180 BILL THEY INFERRED I HAD NOT PAID. I ALSO HAD A BANK RECEIPT WHICH PROVED I DID NOT OWE THEM 100.
THEY FAILED TO MAINTAIN PROPER ACCOUNTS AND OVERCHARGED MY ACCOUNT, FALSELY CLAIMING THAT IT WAS MONEY I OWED THEM.
ASHWORTH HOLME CLAIMED "WE ARE AN HONEST STRAIGHT FORWARD COMPANY." UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS NOT THE SERVICE I HAVE RECEIVED. NOR HAVE ASHWORTH HOLME HAD THE COURTESY OF APOLOGISING FOR MAKING FALSE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST ME, OR ACKNOWLEDGING THE ERRORS THEY HAVE MADE AND CAUSING STRESS NOT ONLY TO ME BUT TO MY LOYAL WORKMEN, WHO WORKED SEVEN DAYS A WEEK TO GET THE HOUSE FIT FOR HABITATION.