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About Us

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Tim Blenkin MA MRICS Director

Tim was brought up in Beverley and took his MA at Cambridge, later qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor. He learnt the residential property trade in central London, and now has almost 30 years' experience in York and North Yorkshire. He lives with his wife, Claire, and two daughters in a converted farmhouse 12 miles north of York. tim.blenkin@blenkinandco.com

 
   
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Edward Hartshorne BA (Hons)

Edward joined Blenkin & Co early in 2007 and has brought a new impetus to the team, playing a key role in the success of the business. He is from a Yorkshire farming family and has extensive knowledge of the people and geography of North Yorkshire, having lived near Pickering for the past ten years. A graduate of the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Edward is currently studying for his MSc whilst completing his RICS qualifications. edward.hartshorne@blenkinandco.com


The Blenkin & Co directors - Tim Blenkin and Claire Blenkin - are Chartered Surveyors, Edward is currently studying for his RICS qualification, and all office support staff have university degrees.

 

Yorkshire's Finest Property Award Winners

This year and last year Blenkin & Co scooped theYorkshire Post award for 'Best Marketing Campaign' adding to the award for 'Best Estate Agency Website' won in 2009.

What the judges said in 2010: ‘Tim Blenkin and Hilary Pegrum spotted the angles that gave them the best chance of publicity and managed to get editorial features in the Yorkshire Post and two other national newspapers.  The brochure was beautifully presented and the photographs superb.’

The seller was delighted with 21 viewings including two from London and it took just 2 months to get an offer in August 2009.  The buyer said, ‘Throughout the proceedings Tim Blenkin’s conduct was highly professional revealing that he understood the intricate balance between acting for the client and assisting the buyer.’

What the judges said in 2009: 'This agent is very creative and obtained exellent media coverage... The brochures are outstanding.  The photographs are excellent and the content beautifully written, informative and full of interesting information.  It [the website] gives a great impression and is easy to use.  It is very well ordered and the hierarchy of information well thought out.'