Williams & Donovan, SS5

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Williams and Donovan, established over 25 years ago, is one of South-East Essex's most successful and respected independent estate and letting agents. Starting with our Hockley branch in 1999, we expanded to include a dedicated lettings office and later opened our Benfleet branch in 2014. We offer award-winning sales, lettings, property management, and financial services across areas including Benfleet, Rayleigh, Hockley, Ashingdon, Rochford, and beyond. As traditional high-street agents founded by locals Ian Williams and Colin Donovan, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored, proactive services and maintaining the highest professional standards. Our experienced, friendly team ensures clients receive expert guidance and support at every stage, living up to our motto: "Excellence In Estate Agency." Members of the Property Ombudsman Scheme and NAEA Propertymark, we remain dedicated to upholding excellence in all we do.

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Properties	Number of properties	Avg. asking price	Avg. listing age
Residential for sale	155	£440,129	19 weeks
Residential to rent	11	£1,382 pcm	5 weeks

Property for sale by price band

Latest residential property for sale

27

£750,000 Guide price
4 1

4 bed detached house for sale
Woodlands Road, Hockley SS5

In a sought after location, on a plot with a frontage approx 60ft wide, is this spacious, three/four bedroom detached family home offering potential for extension to both ground and first floor with ground floor bathroom and a bedroom, large ...
34

£635,000
4 2

4 bed detached house for sale
Park Gardens, Hockley SS5

A new built four bedroom detached house, on a corner plot within walking distance to shops, Leisure Centre, schools and mainline railway, with en suite to master bedroom, open plan kitchen/breakfast room and study all finished to a high specification ...
9

£100,000 Guide price
1

Studio for sale
Romsey Close, Hockley SS5

Guide £100,000-£110,000 A ground floor Studio Flat, ideal Buy To Let or first time purchase, needs modernisation throughout, priced accordingly. Allocated parking in communal car park, communal gardens to the rear. Close walking distance of railway ...

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Latest residential property to rent

8

£1,450 pcm (£334.62 pw)
2 1 1 Tenancy information

2 bed terraced house to rent
Hawkwell Road, Hockley SS5

Modern fitted two bedroom mid-terraced house located close to the station, schools & shops, entrance porch, fitted kitchen/diner 10 X 10'6, lounge overlooking rear garden 15'5 X13'10, bed one 12'3 X 10'8, bed two 13'4 X 8'6, south facing garden with ...
7

£850 pcm (£196.15 pw)
1 1 1 Tenancy information

1 bed flat to rent
Venables Close, Canvey Island SS8

Available from 1st Jan 2025

A modern one bedroom second floor apartment, open plan living space, bedroom 9'2 X 9'4, bathroom with shower over the bath, communal gardens, off road parking to the front of the property, must be viewed.
15

£1,450 pcm (£334.62 pw)
2 1 1 Tenancy information

2 bed semi-detached house to rent
Barnwell Drive, Hockley SS5

A modern unfurnished two bedroom end terrace house with parking & garden, two double bedrooms, large living space and kitchen, the quiet location is A short walk to the village centre and mainline station. Available now, must be viewed. A modernised ...

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Meet the team

Colin Donovan
Managing Director
James Whyte
Sales Director
James joined us in 2004 having worked for both independent and corporate companies since 1998. He is a popular face amongst the community having grown up and lived in Hockley all his life, he lives with his wife and two boys. James has been a key part of our success in becoming the Market Leader and in 2016 he became one of our directors. He is an exceptional agent and knows the local area and its property market like the back of his hand!
Paul Dunne
After Sales Specialist
Having worked as an Estate Agent for over 35 years, Paul is one of the most experienced and respected agents in the area having worked in several roles within the industry. Since joining us in 2009 he has experienced several roles with us and is now our after sales specialist, responsible for chasing all of our Hockley sales.
Claire Crome
Sales Consultant
Claire joined in January 2018. She helps arrange and conduct our accompanied viewings as well as provide our vendors with regular feedback. Claire has always lived in Hockley and is a friendly face around town. She knows the area incredibly well and is always on hand to listen and give advice when needed.
Janice Wheeler
Secretary
Having previously worked for a total of 23 years with the banking industry in London, Janice joined us in March 2004. Having grown up just outside of London, Janice moved to Folly Lane in Hockley where she lived for many years before moving to Rayleigh where she lives with her husband. Her position within Williams & Donovan is to undertake the secretarial and administrative role and she is an integral member of our team.
Deborah Sparrow
Secretary
Following on from a career at a city stock brokers Deb then had her two children. She has since worked for financial advisors and conveyancers. before joining us in August 2012. Having lived in Hockley all her life, she knows Hockley like the back of her hand and loves the village. Deb is one of our secretaries and works in the background to help ensure your property details and online advertising always look their best.
Mark Toomey
Chief Operating Officer
Mark joined Williams and Donovan in 2019 from a large multi-media advertising company where he managed the Property and Motors sales team. Mark also enjoyed a long and successful 36-year career in the financial industry where he specialised in sales and client relationship management for some of the largest institutions in the City. Having been a client of Williams and Donovan many times since 1999, he has always recognised and appreciated the company's culture of integrity, honesty, and delivering an excellent customer service. He was delighted when presented with the opportunity to become part of the team and has enjoyed what he continues to describe as 'the best job I have ever had'. His passion and love of the business is apparent to all who deal with him.
Paul Cashman
Sales Consultant
Paul joined Williams and Donovan after a successful career working for a large double-glazing company. Fortunately for us, Paul wanted to fulfil a growing desire to become an Estate Agent and his respectful, composed, and professional demeanour matched the company's culture. He very quickly established himself as an asset to our company. Paul's is diligent, polite, and extremely competent. He has a very calm nature, and nothing is too much for him. We are proud to have Paul as part of the Hockley Sales team.
Lloyd Collins
Sales Consultant
Lloyd joined Williams and Donovan after a successful tenure at a prominent City-based financial firm. Lloyd always had an aspiration for a career in Estate Agency, so, eagerly embraced the opportunity to join the team ... and we had no hesitation in employing him. His vibrant and positive demeanour aligns seamlessly with our company values. A Hockley native, Lloyd possesses a knowledge of the area, reinforcing his suitability for our agency. Since joining, Lloyd has swiftly become an invaluable team member, embodying punctuality, politeness, competence, and exemplary manners. His swift integration into the Hockley Sales team is a testament to his adaptability and professional acumen. We are thrilled to have Lloyd contribute to our team and foresee a promising future for him within our company.