
October 13, 2026
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Let’s say you have only a few weeks before you put your home on the market. A tight budget too. What gives you maximum upswing for minimum time and cost?
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Winkworth Forest Hill
As the Forest Hill area has grown in popularity and is sought after by families due to the number of good and outstanding schools in the area. We feel that providing the local community with a high quality service is the minimum they deserve.
So whether you're looking to buy, sell, rent or let, we're sure to be able to help you find what you're looking for at Winkworth Forest Hill.
Good things to know
The Winkworth brand has nearly two centuries of property expertise, and we're still as passionate about getting it right as we've ever been. Trusted by generations of buyers, sellers and landlords across the UK.
Every Winkworth office is independently owned and run by local experts who know their area inside out. Backed by a trusted nationwide network, you get the best of both worlds.
With tens of thousands of registered buyers and tenants across our network, your property will be seen by the right people from the moment it goes to market.
Selling or letting a property can be a complex process. From managing viewings, navigating chains, managing properties and arranging contracts, our agents are with you from market appraisal to completion and move in, with honest advice and personal support throughout.
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02 January 2024
I would like to thank the whole team at the Forest Hill office, with a special mention to Katerina and George who I had most of my dealings with. Having my flat on the market was a stressful time for me but Katerina was there for me and kept me updated all the time. George called me regularly with information and was available when I needed advice once the sale process started. Great team. Thank you
Sarah
27 September 2023
Many thanks and appreciate your team
Ailyn
21 March 2023
I needed good property advice, and I was extremely happy with the advice given by Paul it will undoubtedly save me money in the long run. A very knowledgeable young man, can't thank him enough . Strongly recommend this company.
Paul Baker
17 May 2022
Mauro was absolutely fantastic. He really pushed through the sale of our flat, gave extremely helpful advice and was easily contactable. I honestly think if it wasn't for Mauro we would still be waiting to exchange! I'd happily recommend Winkworth Forest Hill to anyone
Karly
12 December 2021
I sold a flat and bought a house with Winkworth, with Kyle acting as my agent for the purchase. Kyle was very professional and friendly throughout the process and ensured everything ran smoothly from the initial viewing right through to completion. I would recommend Winkworth Forest Hill highly.
Jon
16 May 2021
I have recently sold my flat with Winkworth and mainly been in contact with Kyle. He is very friendly and efficient and always responds to queries promptly. All the staff I've dealt with are very professional and easy to contact. \nThe last year has been difficult for the property market but they always continued with viewings. \nI'm very happy to recommend Winkworth for property sales and would use them again.
Alison J
18 January 2021
Very good knowledge of the local area and very efficient service overall. The staff were always professional and helpful. I would use Winkworth again if I was selling in the area.
Mark
07 January 2021
As first time buyers, our whole experience working with Winkworth (Kyle Young, specifically) has been extremely positive. We were communicating frequently at every step along the way, and did not feel shy or silly to ask anything we were unsure of. As the point of contact between ourselves and the vendors, Kyle very much ensured clear and easy communication and was happy to find out additional information and give us honest and open advice. \nWe are extremely grateful and appreciative of all his help.
Devaan & Steven
03 January 2021
Although we put the house on the market rather late, end of October, we still managed to get about 60 viewings within a month and at the beginning of December we had several offers. So it's up to the solicitors now. The whole process went very smoothly so far thanks to Kyle Young, who is dealing with the sale of my property. A very professional agent who's on top of things. I would definitively recommend Winkworth.
Marco
13 December 2020
A big thanks from a competitor agent. We were involved in a chain with these guys A chain that at the eleventh hour broke down - it was no ones fault - these things happen. The team were able to keep the transaction together after quickly finding a new buyer, but not only that, this new sale was exchanged in just under 6 weeks Happy customers now starting a new life in the pretty Kent countryside. Merry Christmas and much thanks from Bill at Stevens Property Sales and Lettings, in Ashford.
Bill Dane.
19 November 2020
Very professional, responsive and supportive. It felt like Kyle had our best interest in mind. I would recommend highly.
Lucy
09 November 2020
Really happy with Winkworth Forest Hill. They were available to us nearly 100% of the time, helped us achieve the sale price we wanted, and assisted hugely when solicitors and other parties in the chain made things difficult.
Tristan
03 November 2020
Recently going through a purchase with Winkworth and Kyle as the Vendor's estate agents. From the viewing through to the conveyancing process the service has been excellent with both clear and timely responses, and a professional courteous approach that has helped us through the purchase.
Charles
21 October 2020
The staff worked effortless to achieve completion in what was a challenging time period. I can’t fault any part of my experience with the sales team.
Mr Simon
19 October 2020
Kyle is very professional and polite, always approachable and non-intimidating, making us feel at ease to ask the awkward questions that we are concerned about as first time buyers.
Ines
07 October 2020
Kyle is exceptionally patient and courteous to work with. When we were viewing properties and putting an offer down, he was transparent about the process throughout and gave up additional time to ensure that we could attend viewings late into the evening and early on the weekends. Thank you!
Felicity
05 September 2020
Brilliant service which is professional and calm. We managed to complete on time and with little stress - big thanks to André.
Jack
04 August 2020
Had a very positive experience with Jo Carter in selling our flat. I believe she covers both New Cross and Forest Hill offices, so we dealt with both Jo, and staff from the Forest Hill office during the course of our sale. Jo helped us ride the wave of Covid and manage a wobbly buyer and a number of curveballs along the way, and ultimately helped us retain our over-asking price offer made before lockdown, for which we were supremely grateful for. She led a team of equally helpful, conscientious and responsive team members that helped us through our open day, our offer acceptances, and getting across the line at the end: namely, Claire Nicholl, Esther Olagbemiro and Andre Williams. Thank you Winkworth team, we really appreciate your help in selling our home, and would happily recommend to anyone buying or selling locally.
Jennifer Finch
19 May 2020
From start to finish the whole process from my initial enquiry right through to full management of my property has been so stress free due to the fact that I have chosen the right agent for my needs. \nEsther at the Forest Hill office is absolutely brilliant !! She listened to all my concerns and being a first time Landlord, I had a few. Esther in her reassuring way, listens to her clients and is professional in all aspects of communication, proactive in keeping her clients on both sides informed and has guided me through the whole letting process with ease. \nI now have tenants who are comfortable in a lovely home and I am totally reassured also, by the full management package that Winkworth offers. \nMany thanks again especially to Esther and her colleagues, all of whom at Forest Hill are so welcoming and helpful. Amazing Team . Thank you.
Kat
10 March 2020
Jo and her team couldn't have been more hepful and understanding through what was otherwise a very tricky sale and purchase. Would recommend highly!
Ben Benton
07 March 2020
Very impressed, were excellent to use for our first flat purchase!
Aimee
02 March 2020
Very professional sales team. Achieved a good sale price for me in a difficult (brexit) market. Honest and transparent over fees.
Olivia Furmston
14 January 2020
We were acting as agents for a relative who suffers from Altzheimer's. This could have caused problems but the staff were very sensitive and helpful and kept us fully informed throughout re viewings etc
John and Mary Parr
08 December 2019
Jo was outstanding in every way from start to finish. Quick to follow up on any issues and also very professional at the same time as being warm and personable. My wife Rosemary and I really can say no more. We'd give 6 stars if we could.
David
01 September 2019
Just about to complete on a great place in Forest Hill which is being bought through Jo Carter at Winkworth. Jo's been fantastic, totally on the ball and really helpful through a purchase that had its moments. The Winkworth team in getting through those little wrinkles was great and would definitely recommend them.
Nick
22 August 2019
Although I have not yet found a home to purchase, I have been out viewing properties with Winkworth and have found them the best agent. They are consultative, not pushy and have been the only agency to arrive on time for viewings and have information regarding the lease and further helpful information. They are by far the most professional and friendly agent.
Jess Roberts
09 August 2019
George and the team worked tirelessly to help me sell my property. Thank you for all your hard work. I am thrilled!
D
22 July 2019
George was our agent for our first purchase and we were really happy with him all the way through the process. He was responsive and professional throughout, and happy to help chase other parties and answer any questions, which was particularly useful to use as first time buyers. I can thoroughly recommend him and Winkworth!
Oliver
08 July 2019
Excellent service from Esther and the team. Communication throughout my experience with them has been exceptional and at the end they delivered. Minimised my void period and found me great tenants.
Grace
03 July 2019
We bought our current house through Winkworth late last year. The team did a good job of keeping us informed throughout the process and were very professional
Joe
03 July 2019
Megan has been a delight to deal with as a buyer. Helpful, upbeat, proactive, friendly - nothing is too much trouble regardless of the size of the problem. She’s thoroughly approachable and has been prompt in response to all my queries. Thanks for all your help, Megan! Would highly recommend her & Winkworth New Cross/Forest Hill.
M Yohannes
20 June 2019
Although I did find a property with Winkworth George was the best estate agent we met. He was completely professional, friendly and very helpful!
12 August 2018
We instructed Winkworth Forest Hill having sold our rental property through their New Cross office and once again we were not disappointed. From start to finish the team were attentive and helped secure a buyer for our house within 2 weeks and completion within 10 in what is currently a very difficult market. Jo Carter and her team where always on hand and delivered on all aspects. I cannot recommend them highly enough and by far the best agents i have worked with over the years.
Spencer Watkins

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The essential magazine for your move to Forest Hill. Find our more about the local area and latest property news from your local experts

Area highlights
A leafy, still slightly under-the-radar corner of South London with great local amenities.
The East London Line, opened in 2010, connects the area to Shoreditch and the City.
Victoria is reachable in 35 minutes, London Bridge in just 14.
Historic growth followed the 1839 arrival of the railway, replacing the old Croydon Canal.
Home to the Dartmouth Road swimming pool, London’s oldest surviving pool, built in 1884.
Won a Mary Portas pilot grant to help regenerate the high street with pop-up shops.
Local favourites include Bunka for gifts and Walnut & Orange for fresh bread.
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Our team knows Forest Hill's property market well, from Victorian and Edwardian houses and attractive residential streets to converted properties and newer developments. We understand the different pockets of the area and what makes particular streets and properties appealing to buyers and tenants. That genuine local insight, combined with extensive experience across sales and lettings, means we can give you clear advice that's relevant to your circumstances. Whether you're buying, selling, renting or letting, our estate and letting agents in Forest Hill are always on hand with honest guidance and personal service.

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Expert guidance & advice
Stay informed with Winkworth's latest property insights. From expert blogs and guidance to podcast, get advice, market updates and inspiration for buyers, sellers and landlords

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