Independent estate agent launches third Suffolk office

Foxhall Estate Agents has launched its third office in Stowmarket, marking a new chapter for the family-run business, which already operates branches in Ipswich and Kesgrave.

Emma Ford, director at Foxhall Estates, said: "We are running very well, very, very well.

Director Emma Ford has been integral in helping with the set up (Image: Foxhall Estate Agents)

"We had about two or three properties on the market when we opened, so we had some sold properties in the window and we’ve now had to take them out the window now because we’ve now filled the window with new properties.

"It’s going great."

The Foxhall Estate Agents team have grown strongly in the last few years (Image: Foxhall Estate Agents)

The company has seen a positive response from the community and neighbouring businesses, who have welcomed the arrival of an independent estate agent to the area.

Ms Ford said: "Someone told us it’s high time we had an independent estate agent, which we’re very happy about.

"We put so much value on being a local trusted agency."

Foxhall Estate Agents new office in Stowmarket (Image: Foxhall Estate Agents)

She described the new office as a "huge labour of love" that required months of preparation and investment.

Ms Ford said: "It was a good 2/3 extra months work as well as running the two other offices at the same time."

She also highlighted the wider role estate agents play in the moving process.

Ms Ford said: "The sale is only really 5% of what we do for people. The 95% is giving them support, an ear, and all the other things we do that help go through the moving process.

"We sell homes not houses and we’re really invested in each persons journey."

Jonathan Waters has been working in the industry for nearly 40 years and is the founder of Foxhall Estate Agents (Image: Foxhall Estate Agents)

Ms Ford added one of her biggest passions is paving the way for women and people from diverse backgrounds in the industry.

"More than anything, I'm really interested as a woman in a director position about helping other women in this industry climb to the top of estate agency – it is something I am really keen and interested in.

"I am also a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent community and will always offer time and support to our staff and customers."

The Stowmarket office expansion follows strong growth in recent years, with Foxhall Estate Agents continuing to build on its reputation for personal service and community focus across Suffolk.