Business Details
Your Trusted Isle of Wight Property Partner
Red Squirrel Property Shop operates as a family-run business rooted in core values of honesty, trust, and compassion. With over 180 years of combined local and mainland experience, our shareholders deliver honest property valuations tailored to realistic market conditions. Our dedicated team supports clients through property sales, lettings, project management, and commercial transactions, prioritising stress-free processes and transparent communication.We leverage extensive local knowledge to match buyers with properties and landlords with tenants, while our guaranteed rent service ensures timely income for property owners. Our commitment to exceptional service extends to new home purchases, investment properties, and comprehensive property management solutions.
Services
Property Valuations
Sales
Lettings
Project Management
Commercial Properties
Investment Properties
Highlights and features
- Over 180 years combined local and mainland property expertise
- Family-owned business prioritising personal, transparent service
- Proactive marketing across 30+ property platforms
- Guaranteed rent collection service for landlords
- Award-winning team with specialist knowledge in island markets
Associations and certifications
- The Property Ombudsman Scheme
- Client Money Protection Certificate
What people say
Exceptional communication
Professional and helpful
Stress-free experience
Guaranteed rent service
Local market expertise
Services
Property Valuations
Our shareholders conduct accurate property valuations based on realistic market analysis. With extensive local knowledge, we provide honest advice to ensure quick property transactions. Our valuations consider current market trends, property condition, and location factors to deliver actionable insights for sellers.
Property Sales
We specialise in property sales with proactive marketing across 30+ platforms. Our services include professional photography, digital brochures, and Rightmove listings. Our experienced team guides clients through every stage from valuation to completion, ensuring transparent communication and stress-free transactions for first-time sellers.
Property Lettings
Our lettings service offers guaranteed rent collection and full property management. We handle tenant referencing, contract preparation, and maintenance coordination while ensuring legal compliance. Landlords benefit from monthly statements and priority response to repair requests through our dedicated maintenance team.
Commercial Properties
We provide commercial property solutions for mixed developments and business premises. Our expertise includes market analysis, lease negotiations, and tenant acquisition. Working with local surveyors, we deliver tailored strategies for commercial property sales and rentals while maintaining the same high service standards applied to residential transactions.
Project Management
Our project management service coordinates property renovations and new builds. We collaborate with trusted island builders to oversee refurbishments, extensions, and construction projects. This service supports investors purchasing properties requiring modernisation while ensuring compliance with local planning regulations and building standards.
People
Charlie Panayi
CEO
With 13 years' property experience, Charlie leads our sales team and manages client relationships. He combines direct communication with customer service expertise, ensuring clients achieve property goals while leveraging global financial networks to connect sellers with international buyers.
Eileen Punter
Executive Director
A qualified property professional with 30+ years' experience, Eileen oversees lettings operations. Her expertise includes landlord accreditation, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. She brings deep market knowledge to property management, ensuring landlords receive expert guidance and tenants experience responsive service.
Stuart Punter
Chairman
As co-founder with City & Guilds accreditation, Stuart established our customer-focused approach. He applies 25+ years' corporate agency background to develop standards exceeding industry norms, prioritising transparency and personal accountability in all client interactions.
Liam Nevitt
Lettings Manager
Liam leads our lettings team with 10 years' property experience. He specialises in tenant relations and rental market analysis, ensuring landlords maximise returns while maintaining 100% compliance with current letting regulations through rigorous property inspections and documentation checks.
Dom Rann
Property Valuer
Dom provides property valuations with specialist knowledge of high-value properties. His expertise in international property transactions ensures accurate market assessments for sellers seeking global exposure, combining local market insights with global valuation standards.
Questions
What areas does Red Squirrel Property Shop cover?
We operate across the Isle of Wight including Newport, Ryde, Sandown, and Ventnor, with mainland connections for property investments and sales.
Do you offer guaranteed rent services?
Yes, our Guaranteed Rent on Time service ensures monthly payments regardless of tenant delays, including full rent collection management.
How quickly do you respond to service requests?
We aim to acknowledge all enquiries within 3 working days, with formal resolution plans provided within 15 working days of initial contact.
Are your property valuations realistic?
Our shareholders conduct honest market-based valuations using comprehensive local data to ensure achievable selling prices and realistic timeframes.
How do you handle property maintenance issues?
Our maintenance team provides priority response to repair requests, coordinating approved contractors and regular property inspections as part of management services.
What makes Red Squirrel different from other agents?
As a family business with 180+ years combined experience, we combine personal service with professional standards, including guaranteed rent options and global buyer connections.
Reviews (7)
Eloise Heal
Jan 25, 2022
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Red Squirrel were so helpful and always available even while everything was so busy! Our offer was passed on quickly, and communication between the parties was always prompt. We completed within 2 months of putting in our offer, and Red Squirrel were really communicative throughout. On picking up the keys we also received a lovely moving in box full of snacks and drinks and other goodies - such a lovely finishing touch to a completely smooth process.
Steve Allchorn
Jan 20, 2022
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Positive:Responsiveness
Very interactive and supportive throughout the process of purchasing my parents property. Excellent communication.
Very interactive and supportive throughout the process of purchasing my parents property. Excellent communication.
Kelly O'Hanlon
Nov 18, 2021
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Red Squirrel Property Shop Ltd were fantastic from start to finish with the sale of my home, the whole team were professional but friendly and kept me in the loop throught the whole process. I highly recommend and I wouldn't use anyone else. 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Debbie Price
Sep 28, 2021
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Clarrice has amazing customer service even in the most difficult cases, didnt use them for our sale just the purchase, but if we ever move again would definately give her a call.
Lisa Horne
Sep 26, 2021
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Well what can I say about the team at Red Squirrel, absolutely top class.
Clarice, Charlie, Alex and Liam have been outstanding from the very start of the purchase process. Times recently have been manic within the property market and agents have been run off their feet, but you would never have known this from the fantastic service we have received. Attentive, responsive always on hand and very professional. Thank you to you all from us both and we can't wait to start our new life on the beautiful Island. Sincerest thanks x
Clarice, Charlie, Alex and Liam have been outstanding from the very start of the purchase process. Times recently have been manic within the property market and agents have been run off their feet, but you would never have known this from the fantastic service we have received. Attentive, responsive always on hand and very professional. Thank you to you all from us both and we can't wait to start our new life on the beautiful Island. Sincerest thanks x
Jack Hibberd
Sep 22, 2021
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From the first phone call with Clarice, to the first meeting with Charlie at our old house for the valuation, the service provided was extremely professional, friendly and welcoming. Nothing is ever to much hassle for anyone at the end of the phone. You are constantly in the loop of any update, and from the word the go the honesty from every one was incredible. Couldnt recommend them enough and we know if we need them in the future they will always be the first people we contact.
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Kate Foad
Aug 15, 2021
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Red Squirrel have been fantastic from start to finish. Charlie was honest about our property from the moment he valued it and offered advice and information to help us begin our sale. Clarice has been brilliant all throughout the process, keeping us informed of any changes and general updates. Cannot fault these agents!
