Michael Groves & Stuart Howe, two well-known, experienced estate agents in Hale and Altrincham joined forces in March of 2023 to create Carter Groves Estate Agents.<\/p>
A boutique estate agency for Hale, Bowdon, Altrincham and Hale Barns. Created for clients who expect very high levels of personal and responsive service, delivered only by an owner\/principal of the business, from the day they seek initial advice through to completion of a successful sale.<\/p>
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Michael Groves & Stuart Howe, two well-known, experienced estate agents in Hale and Altrincham joined forces in March of 2023 to create Carter Groves Estate Agents.<\/p>
A boutique estate agency for Hale, Bowdon, Altrincham and Hale Barns. Created for clients who expect very high levels of personal and responsive service, delivered only by an owner\/principal of the business, from the day they seek initial advice through to completion of a successful sale.<\/p>
Michael and Stuart make themselves available to clients during and outside of normal office hours, as they know that key negotiations and decisions take place when buyers and sellers have time to talk and that is often during weekends and evenings, that's when agreements are reached and deals are put together.<\/p>
Our high profile office is located in the busiest part of Hale Village at 227 Ashley Road, directly opposite Piccolino, near the Post Office, Hills Bakery, The Village Caf\u00e9 and Bladon's Chemist.<\/p>
In addition to our local coverage of Hale, Altrincham, Hale Barns and Bowdon, Michael and Stuart's knowledge and experience enable them to effectively identify Buyers for properties of a certain calibre in Manchester City Centre as well as the affluent towns and villages of South Manchester and North Cheshire including Lymm, Dunham, Mere, Mobberley, Knutsford, Wilmslow and Alderley Edge.<\/p>
Michael & Stuart worked together for over two decades at Michael's former business Thornley Groves and between them have over 60 years' experience in Residential Property Sales, Lettings & Property Management.<\/p>
Their knowledge of the housing stock in Hale, Bowdon, Hale Barns & Altrincham is unmatched, as is their experience in helping home sellers achieve results in both challenging and booming periods of the housing market.<\/p>
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