AN ESTATE agent whose family goes back more than 100 years on Romney Marsh has returned to work in New Romney with Ward & Partners.

Steve Hutchens includes the 1980s singer Adam Ant among his cousins and comes from several generations of farm workers.

Mr Hutchens, who lives in New Romney, said: “Knowledge of the land is literally in my bones. My view of estate agency is that if you know the area you live in, you can offer people a much better service.

“You are selling homes, not houses - and homes which often have personal meaning or memories for you.”

Mr Hutchens began his career for Ward & Partners nearly 20 years ago as a trainee negotiator at Hythe.

After managing three offices at New Romney, Dymchurch and Lydd, he was promoted to senior branch manager at the Folkestone and Dover branches of Ward & Partners.

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PLANNING permission has been granted to Silver Homes by Tunbridge Wells District Council for the erection of two, five-bedroom homes in a private road off Pembury Road in the town.

Richard Silver, managing director, said: “These homes of 3,650 sq ft each will offer the latest in design technology. In a quiet location close to all the amenities of Tunbridge Wells, we anticipate a great deal of interest.”

Contact Silver Homes’ head office for a colour brochure on 01892 610740.

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GLENNY, chartered surveyors and property consultants, has appointed Steve Oakey and Edward Bain as associates.

Mr Oakey is in the professional services division, responsible for valuations, rent reviews, rating and compulsory purchase.

Mr Bain, is a member of the building surveying and architectural team which provides advice on a wide range of commercial property developments.

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COUNTRYSIDE Properties is building London-style townhouses at its Queen Charlotte’s Place development in Kings Hill, West Malling.

The range of three, four and five-bedroom townhouses designed to reflect Georgian architecture. Also on offer are two and three-bedroom apartments.

Prices range from £135,000 to £635,000.

For details, contact the marketing suite on 01732 875182 or visit the website at www.countryside-properties.com