Welcome to Own Homes
A Stevenage Estate Agent
OWN HOMES is proud to be a different kind of Estate Agent. We care about people and property and we’re passionately efficient. Nobody in our team will rest until your property is sold, let or until you’re settled into your dream house or property project.
As an independent estate agent in Stevenage, we can make decisions quickly and tailor our property service to meet your specific requirements.
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We are based in Stevenage, experienced and have plenty of local knowledge.Michael Notschild, Director, OWN HOMES
About Our History
Established in 2008, we are located in the heart of Hertfordshire with two offices in Stevenage Old Town – on middle row (lettings) and the high street (sales).
We know Stevenage very well – the various neighbourhoods, amenities, opportunities and the types of properties available. This helps us to help you efficiently find or sell a property. Customers often tell us the thing they dread most about moving is the time that it takes for it to all happen, we make the process as quick and easy as possible.
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Why choose us
Stephen Harris and Michael Notschild established Own Homes in 2008, operating as a successful, independent, local Stevenage Estate Agent.
- Experienced
- Independent
- A bespoke service
- We’re honest & transparent
- Large property portfolio
- No sale, no fee policy
- No long-term agreements
Property specialists
Helpful
Trustworthy
Reliable
Efficient
For us it's not just about the buying and selling of bricks and mortar.
We recognise that houses are homes and homes are havens. Buying, selling or letting the right property, at the right price creates a win-win outcome for everybody involved, whether you're a buyer, vendor, landlord or tenant. We treat everybody equally and in a fair and professional manner.
Proud to say our awards are also stacking up.
In recognition of our outstanding service, we've been awarded three gold awards by the British Property Awards - top Estate Agent in Stevenage and the leading Estate Agent in the South East. And whilst shiny trophies are not everything, they certainly do symbolise how hard we will work for you.
Making your move happen
That's another of our plus points. We won't just stick a SOLD sign outside your property - we'll make sure that the process actually happens - and as quickly and efficiently as possible. Chances are that will involve dozens of behind-the-scenes phone calls to vendors, surveyors, solicitors, lenders and anybody else involved in the transaction. We like a challenge ... whether it's a chain of eight, survey complications or sitting tenants!
The Own Homes team
We are experienced, passionate, hard working and pay attention to every aspect of your property transaction. We really do run that extra mile to deliver an excellent service and make your involvement with us enjoyable. On top of that, we have first class diplomacy and negotiation skills to ensure we get the job done. Many of our clients are repeat business coming from good old-fashioned word of mouth referrals.
Find out more about the TEAM here
Meet our team members
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Stephen Harris
Director
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Michelle Lyme
Lettings Negotiator / Administrator
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Stacey Clarke
Lettings Negotiator
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Laura Mirza
Sales Negotiator / Administrator
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Natasha Coughtrey
Sales Negotiator / Administrator
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Michael Notschild
Director
What our clients say
It's true ... we're not making any of this up. Here are a couple of quotes from our clients.
We contacted Own Homes on a Saturday morning after receiving a call to say the house we wanted was available for sale, we were give 2 weeks to sell our home. Martin from Own Homes was there immediately putting things in place and getting our house on the Market in quick time. Natasha & Laura were superb in keeping us up to date with the situation, booking in viewings and providing us feedback. Our house was sold in just 11 Days! Amazing work and we can’t thank them enough. We would highly recommend Own HomesMr T Family, Stevenage
A very smooth and expedient sale that was in no doubt aided by the friendly, professional approach and attitude of Michael and his team, would definitely recommend Own Homes
A very professional hard working agency that has a strong theme of realism about the housing market and the likelihood of sale prospects and prices. I would highly recommend
Now that our mum’s house has been sold; I want to take the opportunity to thank you and your team for your professionalism and sensitivity throughout what could have been an otherwise very difficult time. My special thanks to them for always responding to my calls and for keeping things moving. Its always good to work with good people.
Just a note of thanks for all your help in the sale of our house. I am so glad I chose Own Homes to carry out the sale, for I feel any other agents would not have shown the sheer diligence and persistence together with extreme patience, all carried out with the upmost professionalism from you and your team. Many thanks
We can’t believe we’re finally in! We’re so looking forward to making our home here. Thank you. Genuinely for your teams efforts, patience and efficiency. You were amazing. We’re so grateful. All the very best and thanks again
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Own Homes and how does it work?
- Own Homes is a digital mortgage and homebuying service guiding you from first search to getting your keys. Through Own Homes you can compare mortgage options, check affordability and get support with your application. Use tools on the Own Homes homepage to see what you could borrow then book tailored guidance for your situation.
- Can Own Homes help first-time buyers?
- Yes, Own Homes is designed to support first-time buyers who want clear, step-by-step guidance. On Own Homes you can explore first-time buyer mortgage options, understand deposit expectations and learn what fees to budget for. Use the guides and calculators on the Own Homes website then speak to an advisor for personal recommendations.
- Do I need a large deposit to use Own Homes?
- You do not always need a large deposit, though a bigger one can improve rates and options. Through Own Homes you can check lenders that accept smaller deposits and see how much you might borrow. Try the affordability tools on the Own Homes platform to test different deposit amounts and plan your savings target.
- How much does Own Homes cost to use?
- Own Homes is open about fees, so you know what you are paying for. Some tools on Own Homes are free, while mortgage advice or application handling may involve a charge explained in advance. For current pricing and any offers review the details on our website.
- Can I apply for Own Homes with a partner, friend, or family member?
- Yes, you can apply for Own Homes with someone else, which may help you qualify for a higher mortgage amount by combining incomes. All applicants will be assessed for eligibility, affordability and credit checks and you'll need to provide documents for each person (such as ID, income evidence and bank statements). When you apply online, include everyone who will be named on the mortgage and property purchase so the application matches your chosen ownership set up.
Let the team at own homes take the hassle out of moving
To arrange a free valuation, or to find out more about OWN HOMES and the services we provide.
Call us
01438 367753Email us
sales@own-homes.comYou can also visit our offices.