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- HARDISTY AND CO is one of the area's leading independent estate agents covering the North/North West of Leeds, Bradford, the Wharfe Valley and Aireborough. The company is family owned and run by the two directors Andrew and Ian Hardisty along with their wives Tracey and Gemma. The business, whilst re-branding in 2015 has been successfully trading on New Road Side since 1992. Andrew took over the business in Horsforth in 2001 and has grown the company into a highly successful and well respected estate agency within the local area. Tracey, wife of Andrew has been practicing as an estate agent for some thirty years now, locally, and has been working in the Horsforth area since 1989. Ian joined forces with Andrew in 2006 and heads up their superb rental and property management division. Gemma Hardisty is head of HR and looks after their valued team of property professionals.
- PERSONAL SERVICE, TRANSPARENCY AND FAMILY VALUES....... The company's ethos is based on family values, professionalism, personal service and pro-activity. HARDISTY AND CO are dedicated to providing a service to their clients which is second to none. We completely understand the importance of a clear and concise line of communication and a personal connection with each individual client. We maintain comprehensive guidance, professional forward thinking marketing advice and support throughout the process of each individual sale or rental. We believe that careful and effective management of property sales and rental is of paramount importance and we offer a transparent, fair and honest service. The HARDISTY AND CO management team has a combined knowledge of the property industry and the local area of over some fifty years and our reputation reflects our success; having already served several generations of clients in our local area, we hope to continue to do so for many more years to come.
- HARDISTY AND CO is one of the area's leading independent estate agents covering the North/North West of Leeds, Bradford, the Wharfe Valley and Aireborough. The company is family owned and run by the two directors Andrew and Ian Hardisty along with their wives Tracey and Gemma. The business, whilst re-branding in 2015 has been successfully trading on New Road Side since 1992. Andrew took over the business in Horsforth in 2001 and has grown the company into a highly successful and well respected estate agency within the local area. Tracey, wife of Andrew has been practicing as an estate agent for some thirty years now, locally, and has been working in the Horsforth area since 1989. Ian joined forces with Andrew in 2006 and heads up their superb rental and property management division. Gemma Hardisty is head of HR and looks after their valued team of property professionals.
- PERSONAL SERVICE, TRANSPARENCY AND FAMILY VALUES....... The company's ethos is based on family values, professionalism, personal service and pro-activity. HARDISTY AND CO are dedicated to providing a service to their clients which is second to none. We completely understand the importance of a clear and concise line of communication and a personal connection with each individual client. We maintain comprehensive guidance, professional forward thinking marketing advice and support throughout the process of each individual sale or rental. We believe that careful and effective management of property sales and rental is of paramount importance and we offer a transparent, fair and honest service. The HARDISTY AND CO management team has a combined knowledge of the property industry and the local area of over some fifty years and our reputation reflects our success; having already served several generations of clients in our local area, we hope to continue to do so for many more years to come.
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Meet the team
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Andrew Hardisty
MNAEA
BSc (Hons) MNAEA Director/Valuer
Andrew was educated in Easingwold, Bishop Burton College and then Newcastle University where he graduated with honours in Agriculture and Estate management. Whilst at University, being a young entrepreneur, he purchased two properties to rent out in the Leeds area and that's where his love of property began.
After graduating Andrew initially began his career in farming and whilst that is also one of his life's passions the passion for property took over and he decided to diversify into Estate Agency in 2002. Andrew took over the license to trade as Waite and Co Horsforth and since then acquired both the Guiseley and Otley Offices and joined forces with his two brothers Ian and Peter. The business re-branded to HARDISTY AND CO in 2015. Andrew now resides in Rawdon with his wife and four young children and is heavily involved in the local community.
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Jamie Gathercole
MNAEA
MNAEA - Senior Valuer
Jamie who is originally from Hull attended Wolfreton School and achieved his A levels in sixth form. At a young age Jamie decided that further education wasn't for him and very early on wanted to grasp working life head on. His career set off in the hospitality and catering industry working in bars and then restaurants. Jamie soon worked his way up to management level and excelled in customer service and engaging with his clients. Jamie moved to Leeds in 2007 when he decided that he wanted his career to move forward in a different direction. Jamie joined a large conveyancing firm and instantly fell in love with the property market, conveyancing and all aspects of the industry but Jamie missed the client engagement. Within a short space of time he moved to a successful Leeds city centre estate agent valuing and negotiating in both sales and lettings and he quickly set up excellent working relationships with a substantial client portfolio. Jamie joined the company in April 2014, Valuing at the Horsforth office and has never looked back since! Jamie lives locally and has an excellent knowledge of the area and has now achieved his MNAEA.
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Rory Anderson
MARLA
Valuer MARLA
Rory is originally from Nottinghamshire but headed further North in 2012 where he completed his degree achieving a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science at Manchester Metropolitan University. Rory moved to Yorkshire in 2013 to be with his now wife Sarah and their cockapoo Peppa! After settling in Leeds Rory began his career here in the retail sector, swiftly moving into management, however, he found that retail wasn't his real passion and decided he wanted a more challenging and rewarding career. He began his career in property forming part of a lettings team in a corporate agency and was quickly fulfilling a senior position, passing his NFOPP Level 3 in lettings and property management. Rory quickly found that his strength and passion was in valuing and moved specifically into a combined sales and lettings valuer role. Rory has extensive knowledge and experience having valued across North Yorkshire including Leeds, Harrogate, Ripon, Wetherby, Tadcaster. Rory joined HARDISTY AND CO in 2019 and values for the Horsforth and Otley offices. Health and fitness in his spare time, spending time with his family, in the gym or eating pizza are his favourite pastimes!
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Tracey Hardisty
MNAEA
MNAEA - Bus. Dev. Manager
Tracey has been working in the estate agency industry since 1986 and has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Tracey began her career in the Bramley area of Leeds working for a small independent estate agent. Throughout her career she has experienced the corporate and independent worlds of estate agency and quickly decided that the work ethic and personal service offered by the independent estate agent determined a definite pathway which she wanted her career to take.
Tracey moved to work in the Horsforth area of Leeds in 1989 and this is where she has settled and remained. Tracey is highly regarded and respected within the profession and has a wealth of valued and loyal clients. She now holds the position of Buisness Development Manager overseeing the Residential sales and lettings divisions of the Horsforth, Guiseley and Otley offices. Tracey has an extremely strong work ethic, focused on family values and ensures that her loyal, committed and motivated teams are on top of their game and provide a first class service to all of their clients
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Richard Cuthbert
MNAEA
MNAEA - Residential Sales Manager
Richard was educated at Northallerton College and completed his A levels before leaving to commence his further higher education at Leeds Metropolitan University. Rich graduated in 2010 and commenced his working life, firstly, in recruitment. In 2012 Richard found an opportunity to diversify his career path to Property and joined the company, working from the highly successful flag ship office at Horsforth as a trainee sales negotiator. Rich quickly moved up the ranks to senior sales negotiator and then to assistant manager.
Richard has proven his excellent abilities and provides a top class, professional service to all of his clients. He is an extremely organised and motivated individual who heads up the superb sales team at the Horsforth Branch. Rich successfully completed his Technical Award in Residential Estate Agency in 2013 and holds the position of Residential Sales Manager.
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Phil Whitham
MNAEA
MNAEA - Assistant Sales Manager
Phillip has always lived in Horsforth, Leeds and attended Horsforth High School where he achieved his GCSE's and A-Levels. In 2010 Phil joined Leeds City College studying business where he progressed to his final year in 2012 finishing his degree at Leeds Metropolitan University; graduating BA Hons in business. After a short break following his studies Phil joined the company at the Horsforth office in 2013 as a trainee sales negotiator. With his hard work, commitment and training Phil quickly progressed to a fully qualified sales negotiator achieving his MNAEA in September 2014. Phil is now an accomplished negotiator who is extremely dedicated to his clients and provides a first class service in all aspects of his role. Phil is an exceptional communicator and a highly driven and motivated individual, ensuring that he achieves the best possible price for the properties under his care and provides a comprehensive after sales service and holds the position of Head of Prestige and Assistant Sales Manager at the Horsforth Office.
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Charlotte Thompson
MNAEA
MNAEA - Senior Sales Negotiator
Charlotte lives locally and attended Benton Park High School until sixth form and left at eighteen with her A levels. Initially Charlotte set off on her career path working in debt purchasing in Leeds City Centre. Over four years Charlotte experienced three different roles mainly in customer and client services. Charlotte decided to have a gap year and left to travel alone, backpacking travelling in Australia, Fiji and South East Asia. During her travels Charlotte gained excellent people and life skills working in call centre sales, restaurant and bars. When Charlotte retuned to the UK she worked as par planner for a Horsforth based firm of financial advisers, mortgage brokers, wealth management for the retirement and investment planning. However, Charlotte has always had a close connection and interest in the property market as her parents have worked in property for many years and she therefore had a desire to progress within the property industry. An opportunity arose In April 2014, when Charlotte joined the company and works at the flagship office at Horsforth as sales negotiator. Charlotte is a very accomplished and professional estate agent and has achieved her MNAEA.
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Georgina Carroll
MNAEA
MNAEA - Sales Negotiator
Georgina completed her "A" levels at Farnley Park Academy and during her time of study began working at the company, at Horsforth, in October 2013 as a part time/weekend negotiator and administration assistant. After completing her studies she started full time with the company, in June 2014, as a full time trainee sales negotiator. Georgina has already gained a wealth of experience and a great knowledge of the local area and has achieved her MNAEA. Georgie is a valued, conscientious and committed member of the team who shows the signs of an accomplished estate agent and sales negotiator. She is hard working and always willing to go above and beyond the call of duty to service the needs of all of her clients.
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Rebecca Dutton
Sales Negotiator
Rebecca has grown up in the local area all her life and moved to Farsley recently when she bought her own first home with her partner. She started her working life originally in childcare employed at a pre-school in Harrogate for nearly five years. Rebecca wanted to reach back to the roots where she grew up and moved to a nursery closer to home in Greengates. During her time there Rebecca decided that she had a passion for more and she embarked on a career in estate agency working for a large corporate agent, where she received excellent training and a much grounded knowledge. However, Rebecca wanted to be more in touch, on a personal level, with her clients and colleagues and decided that the independent estate agent was more for her and joined HARDISTY AND CO in March 2017. Rebecca has a fantastic knowledge of the local area and excellent estate agency skills; she is a very driven individual who always goes the extra mile for her clients. Rebecca also has volunteered coaching athletics to school children and enjoys horse riding and helping out at the stables when she can alongside walking her dogs.
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Josh Carroll
Sales Negotiator
Josh grew up in West Leeds and attended the Farnley Academy where he completed his GCSE's. Josh wanted to broaden his education experience and left school and attended the Elliott Hudson college to complete his AS and A Level studies. Whilst he studied Josh joined Hardisty and Co as a weekend/part time negotiator where he gained excellent initial experience and knowledge. Josh is already showing great flair as a sales negotiator and gives an excellent service to our customers. Josh is currently undergoing an apprenticeship with the business and is a very motivated and enthusiastic individual with a very professional edge and drive to ensure our clients achieve the best possible prices for their properties. In his spare time Josh enjoys socialising with his friends and family and attending music festivals and concerts.
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Emma Westerman
Senior Sales Negotiator
Emma is Senior Sales Negotiator based at the Horsforth Office and she has a wealth of experience and knowledge of the local area. Emma is from a strong customer service back ground but decided that she wanted to experience working for herself and opened her own business in 2002 which she sold on in 2004 to dedicate her time to her three young children. After a time Emma decided that she wanted to return to a career that involved property and a strong customer service work ethic. Emma joined the team at the Horsforth Office as a part time member of staff and as her knowledge and experience grew (along with her three children!) she felt the need for more involvement and career development. Emma is an extremely focused, committed, organised and professional individual who forms part of a superb team of likeminded property professionals with a strong desire to succeed. She is 100 percent dedicated to all of her clients and ensures that they receive an optimum service and the best possible price for their property.
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Mark James
Mortgage & Protection Specialist
Mark moved north from Rugby in 2000 to attend Trinity University in Horsforth to complete a degree to be a primary school teacher. During this time Mark undertook a job in Leeds city centre as a chef to help finance his living whilst studying. When Mark graduated he decided against a career in teaching and felt a shift into the banking sector was a far more exciting prospect for him. Mark soon secured a position in one of the large banking institutions and during his seven years working there took the initiative to undertake his CeMAP qualifications, independently, in order to develop and progress his career to advising. Soon after passing his exams Mark worked for two corporate estate agents as a mortgage advisor. Mark now resides in North Leeds with his dog Loki and joined Hardisty Financial in December 2017 and is a dedicated, friendly and professional mortgage and protection advisor who goes above and beyond to see and meet his client's needs. Mark is an avid Coventry City supporter and loves to go watch the matches, enjoys walking his dog and reading.
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Nathan Topley
Mortgage & Protection Specialist
Nathan was born and grew up in Bradford and back in the year 2000 attended Bradford college in order to complete advanced qualifications in Computing. Whilst completing his studies Nathan began working temporarily for Santander in the evenings to help pay his way through college life and that is where his love of finance began. After completing his computing course Nathan continued working for Santander for a further six years before moving on to pastures new at Accord Mortgages where he then spent the next twelve years learning everything there is to know about mortgages. Nathan decided to go it alone as a mortgage adviser in 2017 and joined William H Brown where he grew from strength to strength in product knowledge and experience. In August 2018 Nathan joined our excellent team of highly professional and personable mortgage and protection specialists. Nathan is a dedicated family man with two small children and, dare we say, is an avid Man United fan! He also enjoys playing football and socialising whenever he can fit it into his busy schedule!!
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Tony Hardisty
Accompanied Viewer
Tony is the father of the three proprietors and enjoys a successful career as the accompanied viewer working principally for the Residential Sales and Rental division based at our Horsforth Office. Tony is extremely dedicated and puts both the business and the clients first by providing his services six days a week and often out of the normal regular office hours ensuring that prospective purchasers and tenants get to see properties at their convenience and at times to suit them.Tony is also from a farming background where hard work and commitment is an essential part of day to day life and this is reflected in how he fulfils his role at HARDISTY AND CO. Tony is extremely professional, knowledgeable and personable and takes great pride in his position in the company.
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Ann Hardisty
Company Administrator
Ann is the mum of the three proprietors of the business and is based at the Horsforth Office. She works there as a negotiator and administrator. Ann comes from a secretarial background which has given her an excellent grounding for the estate agency industry where attention to detail is fundamentally important.She is extremely organised, efficient and is an excellent communicator and is dedicated to providing her clients with a top class and complete service. Ann is an excellent all rounder and strives to give the best and most professional advice to all of her clients. Ann is committed to the business and is a valued and highly respected member of the team at the Horsforth Office and she is often around long after the office has closed ensuring that her clients receive an optimum service.
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Mollie Waud
Property Administrator
Mollie attended Farnley Academy where she completed her GCSE's. She then moved to the Elliott Hudson College to finish her AS and A-Levels. During this time Mollie became a Police Explorer eventually becoming a Police Cadet Leader. Mollie also worked in a popular department store during this time which lead to full time employment where she learned a lot about the need for excellent customer service and the importance of delivering quality to the customer. Mollie decided that she wanted to pursue a professional career in the property sector and joined HARDISTY AND CO in 2018 in the position of trainee property assistant. Mollie has already commenced her studies for her Award in the Sale of Residential Property which she is hoping to complete in 2019 and enjoys socialising with her friends and family.
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Ashley Kay
DEA & Photographer
Ashley has lived in Horsforth and Rawdon for most of his life and attended Horsforth High School where he completed his GCSE examinations. Whilst Ashley was studying at high school he completed his work experience with us and that is where his love of property began. He went on to take a part time job with the company as an office junior and administration assistant whilst attending Park Lane College where he completed his BTEC level 3 in business studies. Ashley commenced working for the company, full time in 2013 and has since qualified as a Domestic Energy Assessor in 2014. Ashley is an accomplished photographer and forms a valued part of the DEA, Photographic and administrational team of HARDISTY AND CO based at the Horsforth Office.
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Paul Lawson
DEA, Photographer, APIP
Paul was born and raised in Adel, Leeds and was educated at Ralph Thoresby High School where he completed his GCSE's and A levels. Paul left school in 1998 when he began his early career in property working for a small independent estate agent. After he had gained some initial experience he left to join his father in their family business managing a small portfolio of investment properties and carrying out various duties as a surveyor's assistant drawing floorplans and completing general administration. In 2002 Paul began incorporating into his role joinery, bathroom and kitchen fitting and general property maintenance which gave him a great platform for his role today. In 2007 he qualified as a DEA and worked successfully for himself until 2012 when he joined the team at Horsforth. Paul achieved his APIP (Association of Professional Inventory Providers) qualification in 2014. Paul is a valued member of both the residential sales and property management teams carrying out EPC's, photography and other associated business for the lettings division.