Why use L&F to sell your property
Established in 1900, our clients return to us time and time again and we take pride in the level of service we provide. We are one of the leading independent estate agents in Kent and Sussex providing a full integrated residential sales service. For over 100 years we have built on our reputation as agents you can trust, giving each client the invaluable benefit of experience and knowledge to sell your home successfully. From studio flats through to large country estates, we work hard to achieve the best results for you.
Successfully selling property for 120 years
Open 6 days a week
Most of our properties sell for the asking price or more
Local sales team with local knowledge
120 years successfully selling properties
The Best Price
We have a proven track record in selling property, achieving the best price for you. Enhanced with complimentary photography, floorplans and individual personal advice, we maintain the highest standards of professional service.
The Right Buyer
With our comprehensive local knowledge we understand the buyers searching in your area. Communication is our focus and we make sure your buyer is in a position to support their offer.
A Strong Reputation
Praised extensively throughout Kent and Sussex, we’re a leading independent property agents – our reputation speaks volumes.
Effective Strategy
Our intelligent strategy enables us to sell your home efficiently and professionally. We use our extensive experience throughout your sale – agreeing a sale price with your buyer is just the beginning!
- Listing on property portals including; Rightmove, OnTheMarket and uklandandfarms
- Regular advertising in the local publications
- A wealth of experience, local knowledge and expertise in each office
- Full sales progression
- Accompanied viewings
- Access to our large and diverse mailing list of well placed buyers
- A taylor-made marketing strategy
- Prominent High Street offices in Mayfield, Cranbrook and Paddock Wood
- Contacts for national advertising
- Our own Chartered surveyors for professional advice
- Fully supported by professional teams in our lettings, surveying, planning, auction and agricultural departments
- A solid reputation synonymous with service in excellence in chartered surveying and estate agency
LATEST RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
Luxted Road, Downe
FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER, Best bids to be received…
£625,000
Headcorn Road, Biddenden
Commercial vehicle garage premises situated on the outskirts of the…
£555,000
Horsley Place, Cranbrook
A very well appointed McCarthy and Stone ground floor two…
£395,000
Meet the estate agency teams

Alec Cox

Ross Banes

Gill Weavers

Antonia Mattinson

Amelia Rogers

Sally-Anne Williams

Sally Markwick

Rosemarie Hartley

Sue Carter

Zoe Moore

Max Webber

Julie Preston


Estate Agency Manager
Ross Banes
Paddock Wood Office
Email:ross.banes@lambertandfoster.co.uk
Paddock Wood:01892 832 325




Estate Agency
Sally-Anne Williams
MARLA
Email:sally.williams@lambertandfoster.co.uk
Cranbrook:01580 712 888


Estate Agency
Rosemarie Hartley
Email:rosemarie.hartley@lambertandfoster.co.uk
Paddock Wood: 01892 832 325




Meet the farm & land sales team

Alan Mummery

Will Banham

Will Jex

Tara Burton

Emma Beever

Hannah Hindley

Julie Preston

Director
Alan Mummery
MRICS FAAV
Alan is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), a RICS Registered Valuer and a fellow of the Central Agricultural Association of Valuers (CAAV).
From a farming family in East Kent, Alan joined Lambert & Foster in 1986. He leads the Farm Agency and Auction teams as well as undertaking specialist rural valuations for lending, tax and litigation purposes. Outside of work Alan maintains his farming interests and is a keen sports fan.
Phone:01892 832 325

Associate Director
Will Banham
MSc BA(Hons) MRICS
Will joined Lambert & Foster in 2020 and works in the Rural Agency and Professional Team, specialising in farm and land sales and rural professional work. Will is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with a strong background in farm and land sales throughout Kent and Sussex.
Will also has long-standing expertise in viticulture, advising new and existing vineyard operators and landowners on site selection and land acquisition. In addition, he has experience acting as a buying agent for institutional and private buyers of farmland across the south east.
Email:will.banham@lambertandfoster.co.uk
Phone:01892 832 325





Thank you for all your efforts on our behalf
We just wanted to say a sincere thank you for all your efforts on our behalf, which have been very much appreciated. After 18 months,… during which we finally sold two properties and have been let down in various ways on several we have tried to purchase, we have come across numerous estate agents which simply we wish we hadn’t! However, I am pleased to say that you have broken the mould and restored our faith. Thank you for being helpful and understanding with our queries and by just being genuine and honest. Read more “Thank you for all your efforts on our behalf”
A true asset to your company
In the year or so I’ve been searching for a property, I’ve never met an agent to show me round a property who was as… great as Marion; she was very informative and had a great sense of pride in her work. A true asset to your company. Read more “A true asset to your company”
It was also a pleasure to deal with such friendly and approachable people
Many thanks to all your team at Paddock Wood for handling our recent sale so professionally. It was also a pleasure to deal with such… friendly and approachable people! We have no hesitation on recommending you to others – have done so already Read more “It was also a pleasure to deal with such friendly and approachable people”
They helped us secure our dream home and we are really thankful
Lambert & Foster were such great agents to buy through, Gill in particular really helped and made the whole process so much easier. They helped… us secure our dream home and we are really thankful for how great Gill was. Read more “They helped us secure our dream home and we are really thankful”
It was a pleasure to work with you
This is to record personal thanks from my wife and myself for the professional manner in which you conducted all aspects of the sale of… our property. It was a pleasure to work with you and you have shown a most courteous attitude and efficient business manner. Our working life has centred on the provision of service and seldom do we find the same level of concern and professionalism your staff exercise as a matter of course. Read more “It was a pleasure to work with you”
We definitely will recommend you to any friends or family in future!
Thank you so much. We’re thrilled to be in our new home and Toni was just the best so we definitely will recommend you to… any friends or family in future! Read more “We definitely will recommend you to any friends or family in future!”
Make both our lives as easy as possible
Dear Alec, I see that completion has happened, so it is a good time to thank you and your colleagues for the excellent job you… have done for us. I particularly appreciate the dedicated personal involvement you have shown to make both our lives as easy as possible, as well as securing a price well in excess of what we had expected! Read more “Make both our lives as easy as possible”
I write to commend your staff
I write to commend your staff in the Paddock Wood Branch. My sale wasn’t the easiest to deal with and when there could have been… deal breakers, Ross stepped in to advise and ensured the sale went through. There were a lot of hitches to do with the property itself but with Ross’s help and guidance these were soon ironed out. We would like to extend our thanks to Ross and the rest of your staff. Read more “I write to commend your staff”
They went over and above what was required of them
We used Lambert and Foster in Paddock Wood to sell my Dad’s house. My Dad passed away last year. From the first time we met… Ross when he came to value the house we found them incredibly professional but also very kind and sensitive to the circumstances of the sale. The communication from them was excellent all emails and phone calls were answered immediately. They also always let us know about any viewings and fed back on these viewings. We feel they went over and above what was required of them, they made multiple visits to the property (which was empty) and even went and turned off the heating when we accidentally left it on after a visit and read the meters on the day of completion. We also found them to very straightforward and honest and felt that they were acting in our best interests at all times. We also wanted to make a special mention of Helen Hudson; the house had been our childhood home and the sale of it came with a lot of sadness. Helen was aware of and acknowledged this which really meant a lot. Lambert and Foster were recommended by local friends and we are so pleased that we used them and would not hesitate to recommend them to others and indeed use them ourselves again if the need ever arose. Many thanks again. Read more “They went over and above what was required of them”
The outstanding professionalism of your whole team is a great credit to you
It has been nothing but a pleasure working with Lambert & Foster on the sale of our family home. We have felt, at all times,… completely in the loop with proceedings and for this we thank you. Furthermore you have handled all the little hitches and problems along the way with both tact and discretion. The outstanding professionalism of your whole team is a great credit to you and I wish you huge success in the future. Read more “The outstanding professionalism of your whole team is a great credit to you”
We are very appreciative of the professionalism you showed at all times
Dear Antonia, Thank you for all your hard work and perseverance in dealing with our house sale. We apologise for all the sleepless nights it… caused you! We are very appreciative of the professionalism you showed at all times. Your patience and reassurance under what could have been a more stressful experience, much easier to cope with. We are cosy and comfortable here, but can’t wait to get on with our project in lockdown. We hope you and Alec will come and visit once we’ve made a start. Read more “We are very appreciative of the professionalism you showed at all times”
We greatly appreciated your professionalism
Dear Antonia & Alec, Just a small token to say thank you for all of your help and support during our marathon house move. We… greatly appreciated your professionalism and tenacity in keeping the whole process on track. Read more “We greatly appreciated your professionalism”
Extremely helpful and responsive
We would like to express our grateful thanks to everyone at Lambert & Foster for achieving a successful sale. We both felt that all along… everyone involved has been extremely helpful and responsive, keeping us in the picture and helping to deal on course to a successful conclusion. We would have no hesitation in recommending Lambert & Foster to anyone looking to sell a property in the Cranbrook area. Read more “Extremely helpful and responsive”
There are times when a local Estate Agent is a must and Lambert & Foster did all that I could have hoped for
Gill took on the task of selling the house and actively encouraged interest, despite the shadow of Covid, until an acceptable buyer, or three, successfully… came through. During the time the property was on the market I was kept well informed and only chose to meet with Gill once, to formally review progress and discuss the local market. There are times when a local Estate Agent is a must and Lambert & Foster did all that I could have hoped for. Read more “There are times when a local Estate Agent is a must and Lambert & Foster did all that I could have hoped for”
Their positive attitude and professional advice were invaluable
The team at Lambert & Foster Cranbrook helped to successfully achieve a rather complex sale during an extremely complex time. Their positive attitude and professional advice… were invaluable; working within the restrictions towards the sale. Thank you so much! Read more “Their positive attitude and professional advice were invaluable”
We are very glad we chose to use Lambert & Foster
To Ross, Wendy, Lucy and the team. Many Thanks for selling our house. We are very glad we chose to use Lambert & Foster at… Paddock Wood, Very convenient and professional. Read more “We are very glad we chose to use Lambert & Foster”
Thank you absolutely for everything you have done
Thank you absolutely for everything you have done with regard to the sale of my property. Reassuring, allaying my fears, talking through and explaining every… step and dealing with solicitors. I am sure the sale would not have happened when it did but for your hard work. I am very glad that I chose you to do the job. Read more “Thank you absolutely for everything you have done”
You have been marvellous
Many thanks for everything you did for us. You have been marvellous, and we’re so pleased that Rowland and Christine recommended your services and that… we decided not to try and handle things on our own. If you’ve ended up with a satisfied purchaser and a very satisfied seller, that shows beyond doubt that you got absolutely everything right! We wish you and your family a very happy festive season, despite the prevailing gloom. A small token of our great appreciation is on its way to you. Read more “You have been marvellous”
I am still amazed at the amount of interest and offers we had – that takes hard work
Dear Gill, Can I just say how pleased we are with this transaction. This probably was one of the first post lockdown matters that I was able… to get to market. I think you have found a good family for Mrs Back’s house and it will be good to see it come alive again. Your attention and assistance has been greatly appreciated and I am still amazed at the amount of interest and offers we had – that takes hard work. Best wishes to you, Alan and all at Lambert & Foster. Read more “I am still amazed at the amount of interest and offers we had – that takes hard work”
You went above & beyond your “call of duty”
Dear Antonia, Thank you so much for everyhting you have done for us over the last few months, especially the last! You went above &… beyond your “call of duty” & really dont know what we would have done without you. Read more “You went above & beyond your “call of duty””
Friendly and professional during an extremely tough time
Thank you so much for all your help finding us our next family home. Friendly and professional during an extremely tough time. Thank you.
A natural choice when it came to selling
We both just wanted to give a huge thank you to everyone at Lambert & Foster who has helped in the successful sale of our… home in Marden – Ross, Wendy, Helen and Marion in particular. We chose Lambert & Foster as our estate agents because we had such a pleasant experience with them as buyers several years ago – you were by far the most professional of the estate agents we encountered in our search for a home. So you were a natural choice when it came to selling. You have all been fantastic- handling the viewings, progressing the sale, re-assuring us, helping our buyers so that everything ran smoothly. We are very grateful and would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone selling in the area. You have shown great professionalism: with promptness and responsiveness; credibility with buyers; care and communication skills with everyone; wisdom, sound judgement and expertise; energy and supreme helpfulness; and an easy to deal with manner that has helped ensure that the sale process has been very smooth. Your presentation and marketing of the property were also second to none, focussing on the relevant criteria that buyers look for. Read more “A natural choice when it came to selling”
The sale price exceeded all our expectations
I am writing to thank you and your staff personally for the exemplary way in which your firm has handled the sale of my property.… There have been a number of challenges but they have all been overcome and the sale price exceeded all our expectations. I would have no hesitation in recommending your firm. Read more “The sale price exceeded all our expectations”
A big thank you to you and your amazing team
Alec, you and your team have been so kind to us. We could not have asked for a better crew steering us through this sale.… At every point we have felt cared for and you have been able to look after Natalie and Simon at the same time. That shows great skill and experience and understanding of the delicate situation. So a big thank you to you and your amazing team with much appreciation Read more “A big thank you to you and your amazing team”
Efficient service and the courteous and friendly way
We are delighted with your efficient service and the courteous and friendly way in which you and your colleagues have achieved a very satisfactory outcome… for us. Once again many thanks for your teams excellent work on our behalf. Read more “Efficient service and the courteous and friendly way”
Sincere thanks
A note of sincere thanks to you and your team for the friendly and professional manner in which you sold the house.
Dad and I feel we were so so lucky to have you as our estate agent
It was very sad yesterday to say goodbye to Southfields. Dad and I walked from his flat and had supper at the Middle House which… was just right. Thank you so much Gill for all the support you have given us over the last months. You have been wonderful. Dad and I feel we were so so lucky to have you as our estate agent. You could not have done a better job. You have always been organised, efficient and kept us in the loop about what was going on. Also Gill you are a lovely person!! Read more “Dad and I feel we were so so lucky to have you as our estate agent”
Always available, consistently on hand with good, honest advice
For the second time whilst moving house in Mayfield, we have had the absolute pleasure of being guided, supported and greatly assisted by Gill at… Lambert & Foster. The first move in particular was incredibly stressful, as we were given 2 months to vacate our rented house and find a home to buy. Gill very quickly worked out what we were looking for, and secured the purchase through rapid fire negotiations between us and the vendor. Gill’s talent for establishing trust, confidence and rapport ensured that the sale/purchase went through within the 2 month window with the minimum of stress possible. Recently, Gill has handled the sale of our house; once again with tact, efficiency and success during a difficult market due to Covid. Once again, Gill’s knack for matching the right people with the right property, rather than trying to put a round peg in a square hole, so to speak, has led to happy parties on all sides. Always available, consistently on hand with good, honest advice, we cannot recommend Gill highly enough. Read more “Always available, consistently on hand with good, honest advice”
My sale wasn’t the easiest to deal with
I write to commend your staff in the Paddock Wood Branch. My sale wasn’t the easiest to deal with and when there could have been… deal breakers, Ross stepped in to advise and ensured the sale went through. There were a lot of hitches to do with the property itself but with Ross’s help and guidance these were soon ironed out. We would like to extend our thanks to Ross and the rest of your staff. Read more “My sale wasn’t the easiest to deal with”
We would certainly recommend Lambert & Foster
We have recently downsized with Lambert & Foster handling both the sale of our property and the purchase of our new home. We found all… of their sales team pleasant, helpful and efficient through all aspects of our move, especially our purchase which proved somewhat strained due to the personal situation of the vendors. We were always informed regularly of the current situation of the sale and purchase as matters progressed. We would certainly recommend Lambert & Foster to anyone selling or buying a house. Read more “We would certainly recommend Lambert & Foster”
Honest, sensitive, direct and generally very professional approach
Thank you for your very sensible, honest, sensitive, direct and generally very professional approach, with the marketing and finalising the sale of our late Mother’s… Mayfield property. Friday was a day of mixed emotions, but delighted that the new owners are excited with their new home. Read more “Honest, sensitive, direct and generally very professional approach”
Incredibly professional and kind
Thank you for all of your help up to this point, you personally and your office generally have been incredibly professional and kind and worked… really hard to sell my Dads house. I have also been really impressed with the level of communication from you and feel you have gone over and above the service we expected; I am really grateful for this. Read more “Incredibly professional and kind”
Lambert & Foster proved to be an excellent choice of Estate Agents
I write to thank you for the work your company put into the sales of new homes – Badger Mews, Cranbrook. Lambert & Foster proved… to be an excellent choice of Estate Agents for DBS. Your entire staff contributed huge effort and expertise to the sales of this estate demonstrating an understanding of local property market and values and employing authoritative negotiation skills. I have worked as a Chartered Surveyor in residential property for over 40 years developing over 200 residential sites and rarely have I received such a committed and comprehensive service from an Estate Agent. Despite working alongside another local agent, Lambert & Foster sold all nine properties which must justifiably give you great satisfaction. Please pass my good wishes and thanks to the team and be sure that I will have no hesitation in recommending the Estate Agency services of Lambert & Foster. Read more “Lambert & Foster proved to be an excellent choice of Estate Agents”
We want to record our thanks
We want to record our thanks to you for your advice, help & suggestions throughout the whole transaction. The property presented certain problems for you… and ourselves. These were resolved by your clear explanation of the facts and patience in dealing with the questions that needed answers during the process. This resulted in a sound decision taken to the benefit of buyer & seller. Our best wishes to you & your staff for 2020. Read more “We want to record our thanks”
The whole process was straightforward and fast
L&F made our sale/purchase incredibly easy, finding us a buyer that suited us and our situation. The whole process was straightforward and fast. We couldn’t… have asked for more. Read more “The whole process was straightforward and fast”
Living so far away it has been very reassuring to know the house sale was being dealt with so competently
We have been more than pleased with the service we received from you all at Lambert & Foster. You have dealt with numerous visits to… the property and negotiated the final sale with a minimum of fuss. Living so far away it has been very reassuring to know the house sale was being dealt with so competently. We are also very pleased with the sale price and this is due we think to the strategy you used regarding bids. Read more “Living so far away it has been very reassuring to know the house sale was being dealt with so competently”
You’ve made everything so easy
Hi Toni. Thank you so so so much – we can’t wait to start our new life in our dream home (and garden)!!!! You and Alec… have been so wonderful to deal with you’ve made everything so easy. Thank you again and speak soon. Read more “You’ve made everything so easy”
Hard work, patience, professionalism and dedication
Dear Ross & Wendy. Thank you for all of your hard work, patience, professionalism and dedication in selling my property. During the most stressful time… imaginable you were both a great support. Read more “Hard work, patience, professionalism and dedication”
Simply outstanding!
Simply outstanding! We have recently sold our property with Gill at the Mayfield branch who was fabulous from our initial contact through to completion, offering… great advice and support throughout (start to finish in about 3 months!) I’m a big advocate of the benefits of the digital world but we decided against advertising through one of the online property agencies & we are so glad we did. The service from Lambert & Foster was worth every penny and saved me dusting off my stilettos! Gill made managing communications and viewings far less stressful and more professional. Read more “Simply outstanding!”
If I need to sell again, I know where to come
It has been a busy week, we are still surrounded by boxes but it is nice to have somewhere to call home again. Thank you… for your help and assistance along the way, not least for putting up with our indecision without showing the slightest outward sign of frustration. If I need to sell again, and hopefully that will not be for many years if ever, I know where to come. Read more “If I need to sell again, I know where to come”
L&F have served us extremely well and looked after our interests diligently
I have to say that we have been really impressed by the service from Lambert & Foster, and have to mention Wendy at Paddock Wood… who has arranged so many viewings and Sally who showed people round the house, and latterly Antonia at Cranbrook who has kept everyone abreast of progress of our joint sale and purchase from Lambert & Foster. If ever a fee was well earned, I think this is it! L&F have served us extremely well and looked after our interests diligently, and I would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone else, and I am really glad that finally we have a satisfactory conclusion. Read more “L&F have served us extremely well and looked after our interests diligently”
Thank you all so much for helping us to fulfil our dream
Alec, Toni and Amanda – Thank you all so much for helping us to fulfil our dream of living in Padstow! Alec – thanks for… your charm in persuading our buyers to fall in love with Winchet! Toni – thanks for keeping us calm! Amanda – thanks for keeping the other to in check! Read more “Thank you all so much for helping us to fulfil our dream”
Certainly not a stereotypical Estate Agents!
Hi Helen, I’d just like to thank you, Ross and the rest of the Sales Team, for the faultless and professional service you provided in… selling my property. It was always comforting to know that if there was ever an issue it would be dealt with effectively and without delay. Certainly not a stereotypical Estate Agents! Thank you once again. Read more “Certainly not a stereotypical Estate Agents!”
Always looking for solutions and pushing forward
Ross has been fantastic in dealing with the craziness of my house sale over the last months, never giving up and always looking for solutions… and pushing forward! A huge big ‘thank you’. Read more “Always looking for solutions and pushing forward”
Your professionalism and personal expertise excel that of other agents
Dear Alec, We just want to thank you for your excellent service on selling the above property for us. Special mention must go to Antonia… Mattinson who worked tirelessly to make this deal go well and kept me on the straight and narrow on more than one sticky occasion. Your professionalism and personal expertise excel that of other agents we have experienced in the past, and the light hearted banter was appreciated. We have and continue to recommend you to everyone we know wanting to sell or buy property. Read more “Your professionalism and personal expertise excel that of other agents”
Highly recommended
….very impressed with the service from your agency and have highly recommended it to friends in Mayfield who are considering a move in the next… year. It wasn’t just that it sold quickly, but the quality of interaction with us and the buyers and with solicitors was excellent. Read more “Highly recommended”
Within five days of going to market we had secured an offer for the asking price.
17 years ago we bought our house through Lambert & Foster PW so when we planned to sell we approached them, as well as another… agent, to complete a valuation of our property. Ross Banes came across as very professional, honest and had a great knowledge of the local market – the benefit of an established local agent. Therefore we appointed Ross and his team to sell our house. Our property had long term tenants in-situ (managed by another agent) and we are living in Australia, so a slightly unusual situation. Ross was most understanding with the tenants and remained professional at all times. As access was not initially possible, Ross ensured his team was ready to launch for sale immediately after end of tenancy. Within five days of going to market we had secured an offer for the asking price. Communication, despite being overseas and different time zones, was easy and effective via email and the odd phone call. The team have continued to keep us up-to-date with the proceedings of the sale which, due to Covid, has been slower than usual. Not only have Lambert & Foster overseen our sale, but staff have also been to the property when we had issues with smart meters in need of re-setting, heating adjusted and helped when we organised a trusted neighbour to be a key holder to visit the empty property regularly. They also provided recommendations for trades to complete some work before sale. Overall, the service has been second to none – reliable and good value! Lambert & Foster PW absolutely go the extra mile – sincerely recommend. Special mention must go to the amazing Wendy and Sally. Read more “Within five days of going to market we had secured an offer for the asking price.”