What is in a name? Ask the Hare and he will tell you that coming second is no fun! Here at Tortoise Property we have built a team of people that believe that ‘something better’ is available in Estate Agency.
If you have a home you are proud of but have decided to move, an investment property that requires care, attention and a professional touch, our services have been designed for you.
We have structured our business to reflect the most important factors that customers say make a difference when choosing an agent.
So, when we say "Our Difference", we are referring to our business formula which encompasses local market expertise, maximum market exposure and investment in the highest standard of presentation and service.
If you read more about our team members below, you will see that we are not your usual estate agents. We have a breadth of skills and experience that enables us to be successful within the property market but still treat people as people. For us, it’s all about the professional, friendly relationship.
However, we understand that at the end of the day, it is about results. This is where our ‘Neighbourhood Advantage’ sets us apart. Our services are concentrated on selling EVERY house at the best price in the best time frame. We don’t just list and leave.
There are many hares in our industry, but there is only one Tortoise. Click on the sections below to find out more about us and please contact us via any of the buttons below.
About Us
About us ( the serious one )
About us ( the funny one! )
We are members of organisations that uphold the highest standards within our industry including the Property Ombudsman, National Approved Letting Scheme and are proud members of the SAFE agent scheme.
We employ trained and qualified professionals who have the ability to build lasting relationships with our customers based on trust, honesty and decency.
We focus on understanding how our clients would like to sell properties, buy properties and have investment properties managed. At Tortoise we have a clear aim of delivering our services for Your Property, Your Way.
We have been recognised within the top 10% of all UK estate agents in the Best Estate Agent Guide.
Take a look for yourself in the Best Estate Agent Guide.
We partner with both local and national organisations providing a breadth of professional services that enables us to deliver a full estate agency service, delivered locally. This is our "neighbourhood advantage".
We are always looking to improve and stay at the forefront of an ever changing industry.
Your Property, Sold, Bought or Managed, Your Way.
Tortoise in the community
We would proudly like to announce our charity sponsorship of the hampton walking football team (peterborough).
Here at Tortoise Property we will donate £10 per goal scored by the team during the season to a charity chosen by the players.
So far they have smashed, passed, chipped and bent in 42 goals with two games of the season remaining, a fantastic effort!
We will continue to support our ‘goals for charity’ sponsorship by updating you on the results on a monthly basis with a few action shots of the team.
Weather permitting we always have great fun supporting "Halloween in Hampton". It is a great time for us to meet members of our community, give out sweets, balloons and glorified glowsticks, so make sure to get dressed up ready for our halloween picture competition this year. You'll find us at the infamous "Tortoise Roundabout", located on the cross roads between Silver Hill and Hargate Way (No deals with devils we promise.)
We are a proud supporter of Circus Starr, who we have supported over many years!
Circus Starr bring a "world class show" to a unique audience who truly deserve an afternoon full of fun and laughter for children who have a disability or are facing bereavement.
We are a proud supporter of Crisis, a charity that supports the homeless where individuals and families can find themselves at their most vunerable.
We feel it is important that the strongest parts of the housing industry should support organisations like Crisis that can make a difference in an industry we care about.
Meet Aaron, who wanted to learn more about small businesses & how social media is used as a part of it's operations. Want to read how he got on?
Take a look at the blog he wrote during his time here.
Meet Georgia, who's aim was to learn about working life and what opportunities were available after life at school.
Take a look at at the blog she wrote during her time here.
We continue to support young people in our community by offering work experience placements here at Tortoise Property. Many young people join our industry in their early 20’s not knowing what opportunities and different jobs and careers are available. We like to offer a little time to young people still in education to help them to understand the world of work and to see if they would be interested in the world of property.
Meet the Team
Here at Tortoise Property, we have a unique blend of personality, skill and expertise to help you with your property needs.
Whether it's asset management, selling/buying a property, finding one to let or financial advice we have an expert suited to help you.
Mike Matthews
Property Manager
Hi, I'm Mike and I'm the founder of Tortoise Property and we are an Estate Agency based in Hampton, Peterborough.
With my background in financial planning, mortgages, property management, and property sales, I have the expertise and qualifications to understand what makes a buyer interested in your home and a tenant attracted to your investment property. As a proud accredited member of 'Safeagent', we demonstrate our commitment to maintaining high professional standards in our industry. Additionally, I have been a professional landlord since 2000, which gives me valuable personal experience in managing rental properties.
Tortoise Property is not just a marketing agency that sells homes; it is also a specialised lettings company that prioritises asset and behavioural management.
This sets us apart from other estate agents and is the reason why we’ve been recognised in the top 10% of Estate Agents in the UK and therefore listed in the nations 'Best Agent Guide' for the past 4 years (https://bestestateagentguide.co.uk) showing our consistent approach to delivering excellent service and performance for our clients.
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Roger Tarrier
Property Manager
My role at Tortoise includes arranging viewings of properties to let, check ins of new tenants, check outs of tenants, compiling inventory's, inspections, arranging maintenance works and dealing with customer enquiries. As a Property Manager I work with Landlords, Tenants and Tradesmen. Communication and organization is essential to ensure properties are presented well, ready for check ins and remedial works completed as quickly as possible and to a high standard.
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Helen Bliszczak
Property Manager
Helen is key in the management of our lettings portfolio. Having worked for Tortoise since 2009, she has extensive knowledge of our properties and co-ordinates the ever growing, complex array of checks and balances required to legally let a property in today’s market. From ensuring our Landlords’ properties are let to the right tenants with the help of referencing and insurances to organising safety checks for everything from gas to Legionnaires. She juggles all of this with scheduling maintenance works, accompanying viewings, organising inventories and payments of fees and rents and answering all manner of queries. Helen has a talent for interior design and her idea of a fun weekend is redecorating a room so she is in her element at Tortoise Property!
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Donovan Bell
Online Services Manager
Hi, I'm Donovan Bell. I'm the Online Services Manager working in estate agency here at Tortoise Property. I have worked in estate agency for 9 years & have a total of 14 years experience in digital marketing / website production giving me expertise in being able to find the perfect buyer or tenant for your property .
My background helps me to understand what matches a buyer to your home. I have expertise in showcasing our available properties & services through the use of a variety of modern digital platforms i.e. Facebook, instagram, LinkedIn, Google Ads & our own bespoke website (www.tortoiseproperty.co.uk). Also, which is quite unique in my field, I’m a Level 3 NCFE qualified property manager.
Here at Tortoise Property we specialise in the marketing of local homes. This is what makes us different from other estate agents and is the reason why we have been selected for the nations ‘Best Agent Guide’ for the past 4 years running as well as being shortlisted for the Website of the Year at the Negotiator Awards in 2017.
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Samuel Gott
Estate Agent
My name is Sam Gott and I’m an estate agent with Tortoise Property. I have a degree in Marketing from Sheffield Hallam University that has given me expertise in being able to find the perfect buyer for your home.
Here at at Tortoise Property we specialise in the marketing of local homes, this is what makes us different from other estate agents and the reason why we have been selected for the nations ‘Best Agent Guide’ for the past 4 years running.
My aim is to create a presentation of your property that creates an impulse to view your home, a wish to own it and an ambition to make it the next step in life.
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Reviews & Testimonials
Our testimonials and referral business are a testament to our success. Here is a selection of recent feedback:
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Be sure to stay connected with us
We have a strong online presence on social media and would love for you to join our online family and keep in touch.
On our social media pages we advertise all properties coming available with us before they're advertised on the major portals, local market news in each area of the city as well as offering advice for home owners, home buyers, landlords and tenants alike in our Facebook group.
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