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We don’t just know Southend—we know Southend in detail. That means understanding the nuances of a particular corner at one end of a street, knowing where a new bakery or restaurant is opening, or exactly where a school’s catchment area begins and ends. That level of insight makes a real difference—and it’s knowledge we bring to help you.

Local Knowledge from Chiddicks Homes
Chiddicks Homes has been involved in property from every angle: as a seller, buyer, landlord, tenant, and agent. Years of experience with both local independents and national agencies in Southend taught me one thing: there was a better way to do things.

That’s how Chiddicks Homes was born—and why you’re reading this today.

As proud members of the Property Ombudsman and the Deposit Protection Service (DPS), we are committed to the highest standards of customer care, professionalism, and service every single day.

Meet the team

Talk to the people behind your move.

Scroll through the team and get to know the people who will look after your sale, letting, valuation or next appointment.

Luke Chiddicks, Managing Director at Chiddicks Homes

Luke Chiddicks

Managing Director

Luke Chiddicks began his property career in 1997, building broad sales and lettings experience with respected Southend agencies before founding Chiddicks Homes in 2016. As a landlord, homeowner and property developer, Luke understands the practical decisions clients face and leads the business with a strong focus on clear advice, local market knowledge and personal service.
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Mike Hoy, Director at Chiddicks Homes

Mike Hoy

Director

Mike Hoy has worked across residential sales, lettings and commercial property since starting as a trainee negotiator in Southend in 2003. His experience across Essex gives clients calm, practical guidance, and he enjoys supporting the team with the same enthusiasm for property and customer care that shaped his own career.
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Charlotte Barrett, Property Consultant at Chiddicks Homes

Charlotte Barrett

Property Consultant

Charlotte Barrett supports clients across sales and lettings, combining strong customer service with practical knowledge of the moving process. Having progressed through the business from an administrative role into a client-facing property consultant position, Charlotte brings energy, care and consistent follow-through to buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants.
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Elizabeth, Property Consultant at Chiddicks Homes

Elizabeth Phillips

Property Consultant

Elizabeth works with clients across sales and lettings, bringing a friendly, organised approach to enquiries, viewings and day-to-day communication. Her business administration background and attention to detail help keep the process moving smoothly, while her approachable manner makes clients feel supported from the first conversation.
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Ian, Mortgage & Protection Consultant at Chiddicks Homes

Ian Clarke

Mortgage & Protection Consultant

Ian has been involved in Financial Services in one way or another for over 17 years. During that time he has worked in various development and management roles within the banking and insurance sectors. Having joined the team at Amber from a National mortgage service provider, Ian brings a wealth of experience in both the mortgage market, mortgage protection, compliance and business development.
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