About hiwse

Hiwse act on a no-sale, no-fee basis, and DON’T CHARGE VAT. Hiwse advertises on Rightmove, Zoopla, Zoopla Commercial, OnTheMarket, Prime Location and our own website hiwse.co.uk.

Hiwse is a recently established Estate Agency, who have recently moved to newly renovated premises, in a prominent position on Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth.

Between our prime and strategic location – with an unrivalled window display, strong on-line presence, over 30-years experience of the local property market and No VAT to pay why not get in touch today!!

Hiwse is operated by Geraint Hughes – formerly John Francis, who is an experienced professional with over 30 years of expertise in the mid and west-Wales Property Market. His extensive career encompasses the sale of various types of land, as well as residential and commercial properties.

Geraint has developed years of experience in handling both on-market and off-market opportunities, leveraging his extensive passion, knowledge and network to facilitate successful transactions across diverse property types. His decades of experience have made him a trusted figure in the industry, capable of navigating the complexities of property sales with skill and professionalism.

Having lived in Aberystwyth his entire life, Geraint, a fluent Welsh speaker, possesses an in-depth knowledge of both the people and the area of Ceredigion. His lifelong connection to the community and intimate understanding of the local landscape and demographic enables him to offer unparalleled insights and service in his property dealings.

Geraint is known for his outside-the-box thinking when it comes to achieving the sale or letting of commercial property. His innovative approach ensures that each property is marketed and positioned effectively to attract the right buyers or tenants. Geraint offers expert advice on various sales methods, including private treaty, public auction, and the modern method of auction, tailoring his strategy to best suit the unique needs of each property and client.

His creative solutions and comprehensive knowledge make him a valuable asset in both the residential and commercial property market.

Geraint is no stranger to business, having owned and operated a multitude within recent years, including Gwesty’r Conrah Hotel and Restaurant.

He also has deeply ingrained roots in the world of Agriculture, due to his farming background, providing him with insight and knowledge of the agriculture sectors, industries, and demographic.

As a former Branch Partner and more latterly a Land Manager covering all of South Wales – for one of the largest property services provider in the UK and also as a former County Councillor, Geraint possesses a wealth of knowledge of the planning systems and the challenges facing the business sector, mainly due to increasing building costs and land values.