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Why Home + Castle?

Our story, our belief, our reputation, our approach - our promise. Local knowledge, honest advice and a service built around you.

Our story

Home + Castle is the business it is today thanks to our Director, Tracey Wells, who stepped in and bought the agency when it was struggling. With more than 35 years of experience in property across the UK. In that time, there's very little she hasn't seen, solved or steered a client through.

"Well, at least not yet," she'll tell you, with a smile.

But the story of Home + Castle is also one of an unexpected friendship.

Tracey and Stacey first met on a valuation — representing competing estate agencies. What began as a professional encounter soon became a friendship that has grown over the past decade.

Despite working for different agencies at the time, it quickly became clear they shared the same work ethic and mindset: work hard, be honest, put clients first and, above all, do things properly.

That shared approach and mutual respect eventually brought them together at Home + Castle.

Today, Tracey and Stacey George, Director and Residential Lettings & Sales specialist, combine their experience, knowledge and people-first approach to lead a modern, independent agency built on trust, friendship and a genuine passion for property.

Their shared belief has always been simple: great estate agency isn't about being the biggest or the loudest. It's about being there when people need you, giving honest advice and doing what you say you're going to do.

Because for us, property has always been about more than bricks and mortar.

It's about people.

"Love what you do and you'll never work a day in your life" - Mark Twain

Our belief

We believe property is personal.

We believe great estate agency is about listening first. It's about understanding what you need, what matters to you and what you're hoping to achieve — then using our knowledge, experience and expertise to help you get there.

We also believe that help starts local.

We're proud to be part of the communities we work in. You'll regularly find us attending local networking events, supporting local businesses, investing in community initiatives and getting involved with charity events and causes that matter to the people around us.

Because being a truly local agent means more than simply having a board in the ground. It means knowing the area, understanding the people and actively contributing to the communities we're proud to serve.

We believe in supporting local people, local businesses and local communities — because strong communities make better places to live.

Our reputation

We're incredibly proud of the reputation Home + Castle has built.

Our business has grown through experience, relationships, recommendations and a commitment to consistently delivering more for our clients. But don't just take our word for it, the feedback we receive through our Google Reviews and GetAgent reviews tells the story through the people who have experienced our service first-hand.

We're proud of the trust our clients place in us and the positive feedback they choose to share about their experiences. From sellers and buyers to landlords and tenants, those reviews reflect the things that matter most to us: honest advice, clear communication, genuine care and a team that goes the extra mile.

Trust and professionalism are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we're proud to hold recognised Propertymark memberships and accreditations, including NAEA Propertymark and ARLA Propertymark.

We also provide Client Money Protection through Propertymark, giving our clients additional reassurance when their money is being handled.

We're committed to maintaining high professional standards, continually developing our knowledge and ensuring our clients receive the expertise and service they deserve.

Our commitment to delivering exceptional service has also been recognised with multiple industry awards, including The ESTAS Best in Postcode awards and The British Property Awards, which we have proudly won across multiple years.

For us, awards, accreditations and five-star feedback are all things we're incredibly proud of — but they're not the reason we do what we do.

The real measure of our success is the trust our clients place in us. It's the client who recommends us to a friend. The landlord who comes back to us again. The seller who remembers how supported they felt throughout the process. The buyer who tells us that we made a stressful move feel that little bit easier and the tenant who finds a home through us, and chooses to stay for years.

Our reputation has been built one relationship at a time and we intend to keep it that way.

Our approach

We're not your average 9–5 estate agent. Property doesn't always happen between nine and five and neither do we.

We understand that life is busy. Whether you're selling, buying, letting or investing, your property journey needs to work around your schedule and your timescales, not ours. That's why we take a flexible, personal approach and go the extra mile to make the process as straightforward and stress-free as possible.

We're proudly independent, which means we can do things differently. No hard sell. No one-size-fits-all service. Just experienced people, honest advice and a team genuinely invested in getting the best possible outcome for you.

Experience meets innovation: We believe the best estate agency combines the experience of people with the power of great technology. That's why we continually invest in the latest systems and tools to help our clients get the very best from their property journey.

Our investment in the latest technology, allows us to work smarter, communicate better and showcase properties in engaging, modern and immersive ways. But technology will never replace the human side of what we do. It simply gives us more time to focus on what matters most - listening to you, understanding your goals and providing the advice and support you need.

Different by design: We're experienced enough to know what we're doing. Modern enough to embrace what's next. Local enough to care and flexible enough to work around you.

Because at Home + Castle, your property journey isn't just another transaction.

It's personal and we think your agent should be too.

Come and say hello

Whether you're selling, buying, letting or renting or just after some honest advice we'd love to help. Pop into our Polegate office, or call the team.

What our customers say

Real Reviews. Real Results.

We are dealing with Stacey & we could not ask for better service.She is 100% dedicated & professional.We have absolute confidence in her advice.

Barry Adams

10th June

Really helpful team, nothing is too much trouble, really excellent experience overall! Couldn't rate them higher.

Thomas Simmons

4th December 2025

The team worked incredibly hard to sell my house. They were persistent when things were slow down the chain, and they have a personal touch that makes them very special. I would recommend them wholeheartedly.

Debbie Mumford

25th November 2025

Friendly, efficient service. The staff are excellent very friendly and very helpful. Highly recommend them

Sharron Connelly

6th August 2025

Wow - a great experience with this estate agent. Instant communication throughout to keep me up to date which is really important. I felt comfortable and safe throughout the process of selling my Mums house The house sold very quickly. Highly recommend this excellent Estate Agent.

Stephanie Willoughby

18th August 2025

Very polite and understanding.

Kohen Mill

16th August

Very Professional and helpful staff

Graeme Day

3rd July

I have let my bungalow since 2014 with Home & Castle they are brilliant. Thank you.

Geraldine Hesmer

13th June

Really lovely experience working with Home + Castle. Lovely people throughout our experience. Always polite, professional and nothing was ever an issue. Thank you for all your help in getting us into our new home. Would 100% recommend working with them. Thanks Dan & Katie

Daniel Carling

3rd January

Highly recommend Home & Castle for all lettings and landlord services. .

Wanda Baker

27th November 2025

We are dealing with Stacey & we could not ask for better service.She is 100% dedicated & professional.We have absolute confidence in her advice.

Barry Adams

10th June

Really helpful team, nothing is too much trouble, really excellent experience overall! Couldn't rate them higher.

Thomas Simmons

4th December 2025

The team worked incredibly hard to sell my house. They were persistent when things were slow down the chain, and they have a personal touch that makes them very special. I would recommend them wholeheartedly.

Debbie Mumford

25th November 2025

Friendly, efficient service. The staff are excellent very friendly and very helpful. Highly recommend them

Sharron Connelly

6th August 2025

Wow - a great experience with this estate agent. Instant communication throughout to keep me up to date which is really important. I felt comfortable and safe throughout the process of selling my Mums house The house sold very quickly. Highly recommend this excellent Estate Agent.

Stephanie Willoughby

18th August 2025

Very polite and understanding.

Kohen Mill

16th August

Very Professional and helpful staff

Graeme Day

3rd July

I have let my bungalow since 2014 with Home & Castle they are brilliant. Thank you.

Geraldine Hesmer

13th June

Really lovely experience working with Home + Castle. Lovely people throughout our experience. Always polite, professional and nothing was ever an issue. Thank you for all your help in getting us into our new home. Would 100% recommend working with them. Thanks Dan & Katie

Daniel Carling

3rd January

Highly recommend Home & Castle for all lettings and landlord services. .

Wanda Baker

27th November 2025

We are dealing with Stacey & we could not ask for better service.She is 100% dedicated & professional.We have absolute confidence in her advice.

Barry Adams

10th June

Really helpful team, nothing is too much trouble, really excellent experience overall! Couldn't rate them higher.

Thomas Simmons

4th December 2025

The team worked incredibly hard to sell my house. They were persistent when things were slow down the chain, and they have a personal touch that makes them very special. I would recommend them wholeheartedly.

Debbie Mumford

25th November 2025

Friendly, efficient service. The staff are excellent very friendly and very helpful. Highly recommend them

Sharron Connelly

6th August 2025

Wow - a great experience with this estate agent. Instant communication throughout to keep me up to date which is really important. I felt comfortable and safe throughout the process of selling my Mums house The house sold very quickly. Highly recommend this excellent Estate Agent.

Stephanie Willoughby

18th August 2025

Very polite and understanding.

Kohen Mill

16th August

Very Professional and helpful staff

Graeme Day

3rd July

I have let my bungalow since 2014 with Home & Castle they are brilliant. Thank you.

Geraldine Hesmer

13th June

Really lovely experience working with Home + Castle. Lovely people throughout our experience. Always polite, professional and nothing was ever an issue. Thank you for all your help in getting us into our new home. Would 100% recommend working with them. Thanks Dan & Katie

Daniel Carling

3rd January

Highly recommend Home & Castle for all lettings and landlord services. .

Wanda Baker

27th November 2025