Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Real Estate Agents in Dorset
Established in 1997, we are a trusted independent estate and letting agency with a deep-rooted commitment to excellence in property services across Dorset. Our team combines local market expertise with chartered surveyor qualifications, offering tailored solutions for residential and commercial property needs. With offices in Poole and Dorchester, we provide comprehensive services including sales, lettings, valuations, and property management. Our professionals hold MRICS, MARLA, and ARLA accreditations, ensuring adherence to industry standards. As a regulated ARLA lettings company, we prioritise client satisfaction through transparent practices and a Client Money Protection scheme.Our decades of experience and strategic marketing ensure optimal property exposure, serving clients in Bournemouth, Poole, Dorchester, and surrounding areas. We maintain strong relationships with developers, investors, and lenders, supported by a database of market comparables. Our team's 100+ years of combined experience in property management guarantees professional advice and compliance with legislative requirements. We offer energy performance certificates, rental health checks, and dispute resolution services, ensuring holistic property support. Our dedication to quality has positioned us as one of Dorset's leading property management companies.
Services
Residential Sales
Commercial Lettings
Property Valuations
Estate Management
Energy Certificates
Tenant Dispute Resolution
Rental Health Checks
Property Maintenance
Landlord Services
Probate Valuations
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of local property market expertise in Dorset.
- Our team includes RICS-qualified chartered surveyors and ARLA-accredited professionals.
- We provide comprehensive property services from sales to dispute resolution.
- Client funds are protected under the Propertymark ARLA Client Money Protection scheme.
- Our strategic marketing ensures maximum property exposure to global buyers.
Associations and certifications
- RICS
- ARLA Propertymark
What people say
Excellent service
Professional throughout
Quick turnaround
Highly recommend
Top class results
Services
Residential Sales
Our residential sales service offers tailored property marketing, accurate valuations, and expert negotiation. With local market knowledge and a global buyer network, we ensure smooth transactions for apartments, family homes, and luxury properties. Our RICS-qualified team provides strategic advice from listing to completion.
Commercial Lettings
We specialise in commercial lettings for offices, retail units, and industrial spaces. Our services include tenant sourcing, lease negotiations, and compliance management. With market expertise, we secure reliable tenants and maximise rental returns while maintaining landlord-tenant relationships through professional dispute resolution.
Chartered Surveying
Our RICS-certified surveyors provide accurate valuations for residential and commercial properties. Services include building surveys, probate valuations, and development appraisals. We use market data and compliance standards to deliver detailed reports for mortgage lenders, investors, and legal purposes.
Property Management
We offer full-cycle property management, including tenant vetting, rent collection, and maintenance. Our ARLA-regulated team ensures legal compliance and property upkeep. With 100+ years of combined experience, we provide regular inspections and tailored advice to protect property investments in Dorset.
Energy Certificates
We produce Domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) compliant with EU regulations. Our assessors evaluate property efficiency, provide A-G ratings, and recommend improvements. EPCs are required for sales and rentals, ensuring legal compliance and helping reduce carbon emissions through targeted energy-saving measures.
People
Adrian Lickiss
Managing Director
With over 25 years in real estate, Adrian leads our Poole office, overseeing strategic growth and client relations. His expertise in property transactions ensures high standards across sales, lettings, and valuations.
Charlie Lickiss
Head of Commercial
A RICS-qualified surveyor, Charlie specialises in commercial property sales and valuations. With extensive experience in Dorset's business market, he advises investors and developers on strategic property acquisitions and disposals.
Victoria Waldron
Head of Residential
MARLA-accredited Victoria manages residential lettings in Dorchester. Her focus on tenant satisfaction and market knowledge ensures landlords achieve optimal rental returns while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations.
Flora Lickiss
Head of Estates
Flora oversees estate management services, combining property maintenance expertise with legal compliance. Her RICS qualifications ensure clients receive strategic advice on portfolio management and regulatory adherence.
Steve Butters
Maintenance Coordinator
Steve manages property maintenance operations, ensuring timely repairs and upkeep. His coordination with landlords and contractors maintains property standards across our managed portfolio in Dorset.
Questions
How do I request a property valuation?
Contact us via phone or our website's valuation form. Our RICS surveyors will schedule a visit to assess your property's market value.
What areas do you cover for lettings?
We manage properties across Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole, Dorchester, and surrounding villages, offering both residential and commercial letting services.
Are your fees transparent?
Yes. We provide clear fee structures upfront with no hidden charges, detailed in our Client Money Protection scheme documentation.
Can you handle probate property valuations?
Yes. Our chartered surveyors specialise in probate valuations, providing accurate assessments required for estate administration and tax purposes.
How are rental disputes resolved?
We mediate disputes through structured negotiations, offering legal guidance to ensure fair resolutions while maintaining landlord-tenant relationships.
Do you offer energy performance certificates?
Yes. Our certified assessors produce EPCs for all residential and commercial properties, ensuring compliance with UK regulations.
Reviews (4)
Neritan Dani
Aug 22, 2021
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Critical:Responsiveness
Jack is the most rude In this Argency its a very time waster in front of your face tells you different thing in the phone different thing .
Jack is the most rude In this Argency its a very time waster in front of your face tells you different thing in the phone different thing .
Paddington Adventures
Sep 06, 2020
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Really good service, very professional and always reply on time for any querie I might have. I am into my first month at my new place and I'm happy with everything. Any repairs they deal straight away. Definetely recommend.
Lupine
Aug 18, 2020
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Positive:Quality
We rented with them for four years and whilst they weren't perfect, they did a good enough job that we'd consider renting with them again in the future. :)
We rented with them for four years and whilst they weren't perfect, they did a good enough job that we'd consider renting with them again in the future. :)
Sarah Beckett
Dec 10, 2019
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Fantastic agent. All repairs carried out quickly and easily. I would recommend to both landlords and tenants. 5 stars.
