J richardson
We had an excellent experience with the team handling our purchase of a Brockenhurst property. From the initial viewing through to exchange and completion, they were professional, responsive and proactive throughout.
What really stood out was their communication and calm persistence in progressing the purchase. They kept all parties aligned, followed up where needed, and ensured momentum was maintained at key moments.
Overall an excellent service with particular thanks to Darren and Chris.... Read more
Buyer
3rd Mar 2026 (15 days ago)
K Bond
I found Darren and the whole team at Hayward Fox very professional during the process of buying a home through them. I would highly recommend Hayward Fox and I shall certainly be using them again in the future.... Read more
Buyer
24th Jan 2026 (8 weeks ago)
M Probert
Fantastic service from the team at Hayward Fox in helping us move home!... Read more
19th Jan 2026 (8 weeks ago)
S Croutear
We recently purchased a house in Bransgore through Hayward Fox with Chris the estate agent. We were very happy with the service received, from the initial viewing to the process of putting in an offer and turning around exchange & completion within two months. Chris was very proactive in keeping things moving throughout our chain, enabling us all to move into our new properties before Christmas which was what we all wanted.
Chris was always on hand to answer our questions and keep us informed. I would not hesitate to recommend Hayward Fox.... Read more
Buyer
5th Jan 2026 (10 weeks ago)
S Street
We are so grateful to Hayward Fox and in particular Chris Scaife for their excellent service in getting us into our new home for Christmas. Having had a previous sale fall through we were understandably very anxious but Chris kept us informed throughout the whole process and was always available to answer queries. Friendly and professional. Highly recommended.... Read more
Buyer
30th Dec 2025 (11 weeks ago)
S Cadby
I am exceedingly grateful for Darren's expertise, diligence, encouragement, enthusiasm and perseverance in the so many undertakings encountered whilst selling a family house of 40 years plus. A Gold 5 Stars for Darren Walter and the team at Hayward Fox Brockenhurst Estate Agent.... Read more
Seller
15th Dec 2025 (13 weeks ago)
M Cooper
Hayward Fox have provided an exemplary service from first introduction, valuation and professionalism throughout the sale process with the added bonus of their local market knowledge. I would have no hesitation in recommending them and will definitely consider them when I am next looking to purchase or sale a property.... Read more
Seller
8th Dec 2025 (14 weeks ago)
L Wilkinson
We’ve just exchanged on our forever home in Brockenhurst and I can’t thank Darren at Hayward Fox enough. He’s been incredible throughout the entire process. Any questions I’ve had he’s promptly responded with expert knowledge making the buying process super easy. They say moving house is one of life’s most stressful experiences but for us it’s been a breeze. Thank you Darren for all your hard work, it’s truly appreciated!... Read more
Buyer
1st Dec 2025 (15 weeks ago)
D Saulles
A great experience dealing with Darren who handled the sale of our property. Always kept in touch with regular updates and unfailingly cheerful and polite. Highly recommend... Read more
Seller
17th Nov 2025 (17 weeks ago)
J Armstrong
Friendly and professional. Kept us informed of all aspects to do with our purchase. Always responded quickly to any questions. A pleasure to deal with.
Thank you very much.... Read more
Buyer
17th Nov 2025 (17 weeks ago)
F Long
I’ve just exchanged on a house in Brockenhurst through Hayward Fox and I’m delighted! The whole team have been so friendly and helpful. In particular, Darren has held my hand through the legal stuff which is quite daunting for a first time buyer. I’m very grateful and excited for my move!... Read more
Buyer
12th Nov 2025 (18 weeks ago)
S Seward
Hayward Fox provided impeccable service in our recent house sale. Chris, in particular, was outstanding in his care and attention to detail - we very much appreciated his diligence and hard work throughout the entire process. The team at Hayward Fox were always very polite, thoughtful and knowledgeable with any query we had along the way. They consistently went above and beyond expectations and did so as though it was no trouble at all. Chris was always incredibly proactive with communication via calls and emails, keeping us updated at each step.
Without hesitation, I would throughly recommend Chris and the team at Hayward Fox to anyone seeking to sell a property.... Read more
Seller
5th Nov 2025 (19 weeks ago)
L Currie
We have only good things to say about Chris and the whole team at Hayward Fox.
They sold the house of our late father with enthusiasm and passion, they were great advisors and really helped us navigate the whole process from listing to completion.
All this conducted with excellent professionalism and quick communication, we were kept up to date throughout and Chris in particular helped navigate a tricky and sometimes stressful and emotional process for our family, with compassion and energy.
Thanks to all the whole team.
I wouldn’t hesitate in my recommendation to enlist them as your agent.... Read more
Seller
5th Nov 2025 (19 weeks ago)
I Jehan
We have received outstanding service from all the team at Brockenhurst from start to finish. They not only found a buyer for our old property but also found us our new home.
They were extremely proactive in their operations, helped us through our negotiations and resolving issues and always kept a smile on our face.
Thank you all for your hard work, outstanding service and would strongly recommend Hayward Fox - Brockenhurst every time... Read more
Seller
28th Sep 2025 (24 weeks ago)
K Howell
We are very close to completion on our new house which was marketed by Hayward Fox. Having dealt with other estate agents over recent years, we have been so blown away by the exceptional customer service and transparency we have experienced from Darren and the team. It is a stressful process, but they have been nothing but clear, supportive, friendly and available whenever we have needed them making our purchase so much easier. I highly recommend them and their services if you want a trustworthy and quality agent to assist you. Thank you Darren and Team for your hard work and for making our dream a reality.... Read more
Buyer
17th Sep 2025 (6 mo. ago)
S cosstick
I’m delighted with the service given to me as a property buyer by Hayward Fox, Brockenhurst, particularly by Darren Walter - his knowledge and expertise, advice, excellent communication and humour supported me throughout the process.
A key positive for me has been the continuity provided by a small branch and team, and the personal service they can provide.
Very highly recommended!... Read more
Buyer
17th Sep 2025 (6 mo. ago)
E Dukes
My Husband and I cannot recommend Hayward Fox of Brockenhurst highly enough and would give them 10 stars if I could. The service provided by Darren was outstanding always ready to assist, at times above and beyond the call of duty. We would definitely use Hayward Fox again and recommend them to family and friends. Thanks again to everyone at Hayward Fox and especially Darren. Evelyn & Graham - happy new residents of Brockenhurst.... Read more
Buyer
15th Sep 2025 (6 mo. ago)
C Baiden
First class service from Darren and the team, who went above and beyond to complete the sale to an increasingly tight deadline. Highly recommended.... Read more
Seller
10th Sep 2025 (6 mo. ago)
J Hartley
Always very helpful, responsive and efficient. Would highly recommend Hayward Fox to those looking to buy property in the Sway and surrounding area.... Read more
R Perumatantri
From the start of our purchase to the end, Darren has been helpful and consistent with his updates and support. Thank you very much Hayward Fox.... Read more
Buyer
3rd Sep 2025 (6 mo. ago)
J Eatough
Local knowledge and professionalism sold our house in a quiet market. Darren has been truly excellent from beginning to end in keeping us informed of progress and making us feel they were on top of the whole process. Chris was also instrumental in arranging the viewings.... Read more
Seller
3rd Sep 2025 (6 mo. ago)
H marchant
Many thanks to Chris, Darren and all the team for their professionalism. Very knowledgeable about the local housing market and worked hard to keep us informed and to maintain the chain.... Read more
delbower
Excellent service, nothing was too much trouble. We were kept fully informed at all times of how everything was proceeding. The office acting in a very professional manner liaised between buyers and their respective solicitors to keep everything running smoothly. Haywood Fox stood out head and shoulders above the other estate agents we had been in contact with.... Read more
S yates
Hayward Fox updated us throughout every stage of the sale and purchase process, more so during those difficult moments, and went that extra mile.... Read more
Seller
29th Jul 2025 (7 mo. ago)
M Fleming
After having struggled to find a buyer or have any offers in eight months we switched to Hayward Fox. Within a few weeks they found two potential buyers who were both very interested in our house. One of these made an offer and we agreed a price.
The Hayward Fox involvement did not end there.
Darren Walter who we had met previously has looked after us superbly. He has arranged surveys, liaised continually between ourselves and our buyer and all the other parties in the chain.
He has always been available for advice and has certainly gone the extra mile.
Many thanks Darren and Chris Hayward and the team all who have been friendly and helpful. A true 5 star business.
Mike and Sue Fleming... Read more
Seller
1st Jul 2025 (8 mo. ago)
Still early days in selling process but happy so far... Read more
Seller
16th May 2025 (10 mo. ago)
L Scott
Outstanding service from start to finish. the whole team conducted a professional execution of the house sale even when we had multiple barriers to the purchase. They consistently went the extra mile and always answered the phones/emails and got back to you when they said they would. Would highly recommend!... Read more
Seller
12th May 2025 (10 mo. ago)
G M
After a few years of disagreement because my wife wanted to downsize and I wasn’t ready for it, I finally gave in at the age of 78 and started get serious about looking for a smaller home a few months ago. Having got Hayward Fox to market our house twice in the past three years before getting cold feet and pulling out, I have to say that Darren has been incredibly patient with me. I am amazed that at no time did he display anything but courteous professionalism in dealing with such a fickle customer! When my wife and I found our dream home in January, Darren pulled out all the stops to get our house back on the market as quickly as possible. The good news is that contracts were exchanged in late February and completion was achieved before the end of March. Darren and the HF team gave excellent service and advice throughout this process – Well Done!... Read more
Seller
19th Apr 2025 (10 mo. ago)
M Supplies
Unrelenting to get the purchase over the line. Communication was regular and purposeful.... Read more
Buyer
10th Apr 2025 (11 mo. ago)
C Mudie
We've just bought a property through Hayward Fox in Brockenhurst.
Darren was friendly, efficient and really helpful. I couldn't have asked for more.... Read more
Buyer
24th Mar 2025 (11 mo. ago)
B Anderson
Excellent. Fantastic support with our purchase all the way from first viewing to completion Everyone at Hayward Fox has been very friendly and helpful.... Read more
Buyer
22nd Mar 2025 (11 mo. ago)
F Hawkings
I cannot recommend this firm highly enough!! Everyone was incredibly helpful throughout the sales process, and I particularly want to mention Darren, who couldn't have been more proactive in getting everything through smoothly. Very knowledgeable and friendly; use Haywood Fox for whatever your property needs are, you won't regret it.... Read more
Seller
14th Mar 2025 (1 year ago)
M Jones
Exceptionally good professional service in selling our charity's detached house in Brockenhurst. Darren gave excellent advice and provided first rate contact especially during the conveyancing stage. I would highly recommend the Hayward Fox team in Brockenhurst.... Read more
Seller
13th Feb 2025 (1 year ago)
I Chin
Overall, my experience of house-hunting, and ultimately agreeing a purchase, with Darren was great.
Darren is clearly knowledgeable about the properties and area he covers. The experience he has is invaluable, and he is generous with his advice and information. But above all, he appreciates and navigates the human-side of the process too. He struck a great balance throughout.
He kept me updated at key points in the process too. He was also very responsive and helped move the transaction along whenever needed. We had a (potential) roadblock which he helped unlock with his dedication!
If I were ever to be again looking to buy or sell a property, I'd reach out to Darren first!... Read more
Buyer
8th Feb 2025 (1 year ago)
C Howell
Brilliant attention to detail & very conscientious.... Read more
7th Dec 2024 (1 year ago)
S Simmons
It was an absolute pleasure to deal with Darren at Hayward Fox. He was extremely knowledgeable about the market and this enabled us to sell in a good period of time. He kept us fully updated and as we didn’t live in the area he and his team conducted all the viewings. Highly recommend!... Read more
Seller
11th Nov 2024 (1 year ago)
T McNamara
My partner and I are currently purchasing a property through Hayward Fox and Darren has gone above and beyond to make sure the whole process goes as smoothly as possible. We have just exchanged today and Darren has constantly kept us informed by phone or email and is always happy to speak to the other people involved in the chain to speed the process up and keep everybody informed at each stage, the service Darren and his team provide is fantastic and we would highly recommend using Hayward Fox if you are selling or buying.
Thank you for all your help, we are just looking forward to moving in now to our new home in a few weeks time.... Read more
Buyer
18th Sep 2024 (1 year ago)
E Caudwell
Darren and the team were extremely professional during my house purchase. I was kept well informed throughout the whole process by phone and email. Their friendly and approachable manner made life easier during what could have been a very stressful time. I would highly recommend Hayward Fox in Brockenhurst/Sway.... Read more
Buyer
7th Aug 2024 (1 year ago)
Hayward Fox were proactive and tenacious in a difficult market. They got the job done. Thank you to Chris and Darren especially for their time and effort.... Read more
Seller
30th Jul 2024 (1 year ago)
B R
We all know buying houses is very stressful, but the team at Hayward Fox in Brockenhurst made it as simple and easy as I could hope. In particular Darren was super helpful - I received frequent updates on the purchase process before I even asked for them, had a good idea of the status of the whole chain, and was kept well informed of expected timelines (which turned out to be amazingly accurate). I certainly got the impression that beneath the calm exterior Darren was running around making sure everything ran smoothly. I have no hesitation at all in recommending!... Read more
Buyer
22nd Jul 2024 (1 year ago)
Darren Walter orchestrated my recent move within Sway -advising and assisting me as both seller and buyer. He and the team were excellent! Everything was dealt with quickly and efficiently, any concerns and hiccups were clearly explained and and communication throughout was fantastic.... Read more
Seller
10th Jun 2024 (1 year ago)
D Green
Darren Walter provided excellent support and advice during the purchase of our new home.... Read more
Buyer
8th Jun 2024 (1 year ago)
J Dean
We unfortunately had to sell my parents home as they had both moved into a care home, from the start Darren was really helpful, honest & efficient, due to the current market we had a few ups & downs on the way but Darren constantly reassured and advised us and we have now successfully sold their home.
highly recommend Darren and the team & Hayward Fox... Read more
Seller
7th Jun 2024 (1 year ago)
L Cunliffe
From the very first viewing of the property we have now moved into, through achieving a sale on our home Darren was always completely professional, honest and positive. The chain/circle we ended up in could not have happened without his tenacity and patience. His local knowledge enabled him to pull together a perfect circle of moves around Sway without any of the nightmares so often associated with moving.... Read more
Seller
30th May 2024 (1 year ago)
L Greze19
Darren from Haywood Fox in Brockenhurst was a pleasure to deal with regarding the purchase of our new home. He was professional, approachable, knowledgeable and always happy to answer any question, no matter how trivial, and he worked hard to solve the many issues that arose. Darren remained so positive throughout the long process (8 months from the initial viewing!), coping with our rising stress levels and helping us to keep the belief that it would happen - which thankfully it did! Thank you!... Read more
Buyer
24th May 2024 (1 year ago)
I Johnston
My wife and I have been searching for a property in Sway or Brockenhurst for about a year making 4 or 5 trips to the region. Darren from Hayward Fox showed us several properties and soon understood our requirements. He was good at listening and soon established a good working relationship which led to us making an offer on a property which was accepted. He has continued to facilitate our move at every opportunity and has been excellent at communicating. Our experience has been nothing but positive.... Read more
Buyer
16th May 2024 (1 year ago)
K Keating
The team at Hayward Fox has been brilliant while selling our house. Our agent, Darren, was helpful, proactive, honest, and always had our best interests at heart. We've had lots of laughs and he has nursed us through the difficult times too. I will miss our chats now the move is approaching.
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Hayward Fox for their professional, knowledgeable, and friendly service.... Read more
Seller
11th May 2024 (1 year ago)
C Hoghton
Darren Walter at Hayward Fox was hugely helpful to us in buying my son's first home. He knew his properties very well and none of our questions on detail ever stumped him. Very patient with us and always quick to respond. We couldn't ask for more really.... Read more
Buyer
5th Apr 2024 (1 year ago)
W Webster
We Wholeheartedly recommend Darren Walter at Hayward Fox in Brockenhurst office, and The Sway office. The purchase of our house was complicated. Without Darren's help, support ,and encouragement, we would not have completed the purchase on our own. We were buying long-distance, and Darren certainly was our Guiding force.
Thank you so much Darren
Wendy & Kim Webster... Read more
Buyer
19th Mar 2024 (1 year ago)
D Tomblin
We recently dealt with Darren from the Brockenhurst Office during the purchase of property for my mother. We found him to be very knowledgeable, extremley helpful and he somehow managed to guide us all through the whole process!... Read more
Buyer
18th Mar 2024 (1 year ago)
P '
Dealing with Darren at Hayward Fox proved to be a very rewarding experience. He has such infectious enthusiasm and was able to sum up our exact needs after viewing just a couple of properties, very quickly pointing us in the direction of what turned out to be a quite different but unexpectedly ideal home for us. After our offer was accepted, he kept in regular touch, providing us with weekly updates and ensured that any ongoing questions we had were immediately forwarded on to the vendors with their replies instantly sent back to us. My wife and I found that overall, Darren was most pleasant and helpful and he is clearly a great asset to what has been a most professional agency to deal with.... Read more
Buyer
28th Feb 2024 (2 years ago)
A Moore
Darren was incredibly helpful with the sale of our property, he was always available and went above and beyond to ensure we felt comfortable - especially as we were rushed along by our buyer. Hayward Fox's customer service as a whole was excellent, and they definitely gave us our best experience of working with an estate agent in the New Forest.... Read more
Seller
6th Dec 2023 (2 years ago)
Thymeless
Would just like to give a huge shout out to Ally and loraine who where absolutely wonderful at sorting out our rental from start to finish during our move . These ladies were both professional and extremely helpful during a stressful time . It is so rare to find a company that still works on catering to individuals rather than just following the guide book .We really appreciate everything you did for us ,thank you lovely ladies x... Read more
Tenant
9th Nov 2023 (2 years ago)
B Youle
The proactive approach of Darren Walter of Hayward Fox's Brokenhurst Branch helped us achieve 8 weeks from offer to Exchange of Contracts on the purchase of a Bungalow in New Milton. He was particularly helpful in negotiating our desired completion date during discussions with the vendor.... Read more
Buyer
7th Nov 2023 (2 years ago)
A Bellenger
Dealing with Darren at Hayward Fox was a pleasure. Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly and was always happy to help and go above and beyond. Thank you... Read more
30th Oct 2023 (2 years ago)
P Harrison
Very pleased and impressed - literally couldn't have asked for more. Would highly recommend this estate agent to anyone. My thanks and gratitude to Darren and his team.... Read more
25th Sep 2023 (2 years ago)
S Potter
Such a great experience working with Darren at Hayward Fox. Professional from start to finish, kept me up to date and always available at the end of the phone with honest information. Thank you very much, made the process so much easier.... Read more
18th Sep 2023 (2 years ago)
C Cornell
Having moved home far too many times, I had to admit, I was not the greatest fan of estate agents.
Darren at Hayward Fox was like a breath of fresh air and his total commitment to getting a complicated conveyancing through was admirable with exceptional communication the whole way.
I'd strongly recommend Darren and the Hayward Fox team if you're considering selling a property in the area that HF operate. 5* all the way.... Read more
4th Sep 2023 (2 years ago)
D Cornford
Throughout the sale of our home and purchase of our new house we have had really good support from Darren at Hayward Fox. He has kept us informed with regular telephone updates and has been very helpful in ironing out issues as they occurred. He has made this stressful time as stress free as possible. Thank you.... Read more
Seller
20th Aug 2023 (2 years ago)
R alexander
The service we have received from Hayward Fox in the selling of our property has been outstanding . Nothing has been too much trouble for them and we have been kept informed of progress at every stage . I cannot recommend them highly enough .... Read more
Seller
15th Aug 2023 (2 years ago)
I Britton
Sale went through very smoothly very ably manged by Darren Walter of Hayward Fox... Read more
Seller
7th Aug 2023 (2 years ago)
M Giannakidi
We worked with Darren Walter at Hayward Fox (Sway) to purchase our first home, and we couldn’t be happier. He was extremely knowledgeable about the local market and made the whole process feel effortless. He was always quick to respond and thorough in his explanations. He guided us through each step, making sure we understood everything. We can’t thank him enough!... Read more
Buyer
31st Jul 2023 (2 years ago)
J Brown
Made a very difficult time even worse.
After my mum moved into a home in November we approached Hayward Fox to advertise her property for sale. She passed in December.
For 6 months the property has been handled terribly. We had 3 viewings in that 6 month period. Zero feedback from those viewings. Absolutely no contact from Hayward Fox as to what we could do better. The whole customer journey has been appalling, well non existent to be honest. And even when we said we were moving to another, much more engaging, agent, unbelievably the communication stayed at zero. I have had a very positive experience from Hayward Fox in the past but this was frankly terrible. Made the stressful situation of losing my mum 10 times worse and I will never forgive them or ever use them again.... Read more
Seller
5th Jun 2023 (2 years ago)
A Otter
Darren has been a star.
We had a very difficult sale and he was very committed and professional. It took a long time to get to completion, due to other parties being EXCEEDINGLY slow at getting paperwork sorted, but we hung in there and Darren made numerous phone calls, emails etc, to get us to completion. So many, many thanks to Darren and the team at Hayward Fox Brockenhurst.... Read more
Seller
28th May 2023 (2 years ago)
KJ
Fantastic estate agent - we have had the pleasure of dealing with Darren for our recent house purchase in Brockenhurst and he has been so helpful throughout, really friendly and professional service from start to finish. I would not hesitate to recommend Darren & this branch. Thank you!... Read more
Buyer
23rd May 2023 (2 years ago)
C Risbey
We had an excellent experience purchasing our property with Hayward Fox. Darren and the team are friendly, knowledgeable and could not have done more to help us. Communication was outstanding through the whole process. Highly recommended.... Read more
Buyer
10th May 2023 (2 years ago)
P doolan
My wife & I have recently purchased a house via Hayward Fox and we would have no hesitation at all in recommending them to others. Particularly Darren who was an absolute pleasure to work with. Darren was always available to take my calls and being diligent, positive and professional he was able to successfully manage the matter through to completion.... Read more
Buyer
8th May 2023 (2 years ago)
C Hichisson
I cannot recommend Darren Walter and his Team at Hayward Fox more highly ! From Darren's initial visit to the property until completion ,he was as good as his word ,I was constantly updated, and advised at every stage. A very professional efficient Team.... Read more
Seller
5th Apr 2023 (2 years ago)
P Guitarist)
Darren from Hayward Fox was a pleasure to deal with.... Read more
1st Apr 2023 (2 years ago)
S Mills
Darren has been incredible throughout the sale of our first home. Communication was really important to us and Darren really did keep us informed with exactly what was going on. His knowledge on the sales process is fantastic and was always able to help with any questions we had. Thank you for keeping me sane through our rollercoaster of a sale! Would highly recommend!... Read more
Seller
26th Mar 2023 (2 years ago)
J Bolhoven
Wonderful stress-free and painless experience, thanks to Darren Walter.
Buying a house on your own can be stressful, but because Darren was quick to understand my needs, from the very first viewing through to completion, I was very quickly put at ease. He asked me all the right questions and answered my [endless] queries quickly and without complaint. I felt like he had my best interests at heart, and I now feel 100% confident about my investment. Not sure I could’ve done it without him to be honest and I will be seeking him out for all future sales and purchases.
Thank you again so much Darren and team at Hayward Fox.... Read more
Buyer
22nd Nov 2022 (3 years ago)
D Cole
The team at Hayward Fox - Brockenhurst were fantastic from start to finish in dealing with the purchase of our family home in the village. Both Jack and Matt were courteous, knowledgeable and responsive throughout, and their guidance when we hit some inevitable hiccups was invaluable. We really couldn't fault them.
A huge thank you from our family!... Read more
Buyer
28th Jan 2022 (4 years ago)
J Dobson
I always receive excellent customer service when dealing with Hayward Fox and would thoroughly recommend them to anyone particularly the team at the Brockenhurst branch who l have been dealing with.... Read more
19th May 2020 (5 years ago)