Business Details
35 Years
experience
Award-Winning Estate Agents in Matlock & Ashbourne
Established in 1991, Fidler Taylor has built a reputation as one of the leading chartered surveyor firms in Derbyshire, the Peak District, Staffordshire Moorlands, and South Yorkshire. Our dual offices in Matlock and Ashbourne serve as community hubs, offering expert property advice to locals and visitors. With decades of combined experience, our team provides tailored services across residential sales, lettings, commercial property, and auctions. We pride ourselves on honest valuations, local market knowledge, and a commitment to professional ethics. Our directors, John Taylor and Simon Croft, bring extensive industry expertise, supported by a dedicated team of valuers and negotiators.Recognised with multiple awards for excellence in estate agency, we combine traditional practices with modern technology to ensure properties are presented effectively. Our services extend to property management, new homes, and professional valuations for various purposes, including tax planning and insurance. We maintain affiliations with RICS, ARLA, and The Property Ombudsman, ensuring regulatory compliance and client trust. With a focus on transparency and client satisfaction, we offer free market appraisals and flexible terms without restrictive notice periods.
Services
Residential Sales
Lettings & Property Management
Commercial Property
Property Auctions
New Homes
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- Established in 1991 with 30+ years of local property market expertise
- Award-winning service as voted Estate Agent in Matlock (2022, 2023)
- Free market appraisals conducted by qualified valuers
- Directors hold RICS and ARLA professional accreditations
- Regulated by RICS with memberships in The Property Ombudsman and TDS Ltd
Associations and certifications
- RICS
- ARLA
- The Property Ombudsman
- TDS Ltd
What people say
Award Winning Service
Professional and knowledgeable
Honest advice
Efficient
Thoughtful, courteous help
Services
Residential Sales
Our qualified valuers provide honest, realistic property valuations backed by extensive local market knowledge. The sales team utilises Rightmove, Zoopla, and Prime Location listings alongside social media to maximise property exposure. We offer flexible terms without restrictive notice periods, ensuring client control throughout the selling process.
Lettings & Property Management
We provide comprehensive lettings services for landlords, including tenant selection, compliance management, and bond registration through TDS Ltd. Our team maintains regular communication with active tenants and landlords, offering tailored solutions supported by ARLA-accredited expertise and RICS regulation.
Commercial Property
Our commercial services cover sales, lettings, lease renewals, and valuations for retail and industrial properties. We conduct site redevelopment appraisals and provide valuations for pension schemes, taxation, and company audits in accordance with RICS Red Book standards.
Property Auctions
We conduct regular property auctions with no buyer's premium, focusing on achieving optimal prices. Our auctioneers provide free initial advice and have experience handling private, institutional, and charity client instructions across multi-lot and individual property sales.
New Homes
We market new build properties from national and local developers, offering expertise during planning and design stages. Our services include bespoke configuration options for buyers and comprehensive marketing strategies to attract potential purchasers across our regional network.
People
John Taylor
Director
Chartered Surveyor with 30+ years' experience in Ashbourne property market. Opened Fidler Taylor's Ashbourne office in 1994, specialising in market appraisals, property surveys, and commercial valuations. Active in local community initiatives.
Simon Croft
Director
NAEA and ARLA-accredited director with 25+ years' experience in residential and commercial property. Specialises in realistic valuations and marketing strategies, leveraging local market insights from Matlock and Chesterfield operations.
Joanne Griffiths
Valuer/Negotiator
20-year industry veteran with expertise in property valuation and client-focused service. Developed multiple local branches while maintaining strong relationships with sellers and buyers across Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
Alex Cramp
Residential Sales
Local property expert with diverse industry experience since joining Fidler Taylor in 2021. Specialises in residential sales from Matlock office, combining traditional agency practices with modern marketing techniques.
Jacob Rollinson
Lettings & Property Management
Dedicated lettings professional providing informed advice on landlord obligations and tenant requirements. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of evolving regulations to ensure compliance and client protection.
Questions
What areas do Fidler Taylor cover?
We operate across Derbyshire, the Peak District, Staffordshire Moorlands, and South Yorkshire from our Matlock and Ashbourne offices.
Are Fidler Taylor regulated by professional bodies?
Yes, we are regulated by RICS and hold memberships with ARLA, The Property Ombudsman, and TDS Ltd for bond registration.
Do they offer free property valuations?
Yes, we provide free market appraisals conducted by qualified valuers at your property.
What property types do they handle?
We specialise in residential sales and lettings, commercial property, new homes, and property auctions.
How long has Fidler Taylor been established?
We have operated since 1991, with our Ashbourne office opening in 1994 and Matlock as our head office.
Have they won any industry awards?
Yes, we've won multiple awards including Gold Winner for Estate Agent in Matlock (2017-2023) and Letting Agent in Ashbourne (2022-2023).
