Roger retired from Hobbs Parker in the autumn of 2024 after a career spanning 35 years. Roger was the Group Chief Executive and also acted as Manager for The Ashford Cattle Market Company.
Roger will provide consultancy support in a limited number of specific roles to the company until the Spring of 2025.






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Hobbs Parker Auctioneers LLP - Directors' Roles and Responsibilites
Following Elwyn’s retirement at the end of 2023 we have reorganised our management team. Learn more about who’s doing what going forwards.
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Historic Property Auction Particulars -- Mersham 1878
These have been hanging on the wall in our boardroom for as long as I can remember. I recently happened to ‘bump into’ two of the current owners of the cottages when I gave a […]
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Livestock, land and property prices in 1972
Our Annual Report from 1972 includes prices and expert views from our former partners for livestock, residential, agricultural and investment property in the South East.
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Stunning photos of Mersham in the winter
Thank you to Stuart Rodda for allowing us to use his stunning photos taken recently whilst walking his dog in the fields close to Mersham.
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Ten beautiful vineyards well worth visiting near to Ashford and Tenterden
Watch out France! Kent is blessed with many wonderful vineyards – there are over 50 in Kent alone. Here our some close to our offices in Ashford and Tenterden.
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Five great summer days out for families in Kent
With summer in full swing, there are lots of great options for a day out in Kent. Millie Green shares five of her favourite spots for some family fun, with activities ranging from water sports […]
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Jaguar F-TYPE, E-TYPE, I-PACE or trusty Ford S-Max?
I was incredibly fortunate to be sponsored by Jaguar Cars whilst studying Mechanical Engineering at Loughborough University from 1982 to 1986. Some of my happiest memories are from my time working on the factory floor […]
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How many Ashfords are there in the UK?
Our website contains a database of all the villages, towns and cities in the UK. We combined this data with Google Maps to created this map of all the Ashfords in the UK. Note: There […]
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The 50 Most Popular Villages
Our website is very busy — every day up to 6,000 people visit our website. Many are researching the ideal location for their next home and spend some time reading about the towns and villages […]
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Why 2019 is the right time to invest in Ashford
“If you have ever wished you’d invested somewhere that has regenerated, you will know that you are already too late.” These are the words of Alex Davies, Managing Director for Hobbs Parker Estate Agents, an […]
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The History of W & B Hobbs and The Hobbs Parker Group
This clip from the Kentish Gazette dated 28th August 1849 casts doubt on the firm’s long-held belief that W & B Hobbs was established in 1850. It has piqued my interest in the early years of our […]
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The Best Restaurants in Kent and East Sussex
This article was written a few years ago and some of the details may be out of date. Please contact the restaurants for further information before travelling. The next best thing to eating good food, […]
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The best pubs in and around Ashford and Tenterden
When I was young going to the pub generally meant me and my siblings sitting in the beer garden squabbling over a pack of Ready Salted whilst my parents nipped in for a pint and […]
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Our recommended golf courses in Kent and East Sussex
As a golfing destination, Kent and East Sussex has a huge amount going for it. We’re blessed with a better than average climate (compared with other parts of the UK) which means we enjoy more […]
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The best beaches in Kent and East Sussex
We explore the best beaches in Kent and East Sussex — for your children, dogs and foodie friends — as we work our way round the South East’s beautiful coastline. It’s a funny thing that […]
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