Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Real Estate Solutions in Swanage
Established in 1896, Corbens is a family-run estate agency with deep roots in Swanage, Dorset. Specialising in residential and commercial property sales and rentals across the Isle of Purbeck, we combine over a century of experience with modern technology to deliver professional service. Our team holds memberships with esteemed bodies including The Property Ombudsman, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and National Association of Estate Agents, ensuring adherence to industry standards. We leverage a nationwide network of 800 offices and digital platforms like Zoopla and Rightmove to maximise property visibility. Our negotiators provide tailored market appraisals, leveraging local expertise to guide clients through transactions.With a focus on integrity and results, we prioritise client relationships and maintain rigorous professional standards. Our services extend to valuations, energy performance certificates, leasehold extensions, and dispute resolution, all underpinned by RICS-compliant practices. We pride ourselves on blending tradition with innovation, offering both traditional and digital marketing solutions. Our commitment to transparency and client-centric service has solidified our reputation as a trusted partner in property transactions. Through continuous adaptation to market trends, we ensure clients receive accurate, forward-thinking advice. This enduring approach has made Corbens a cornerstone of the local property market.
Services
Residential Sales
Commercial Sales
Property Management
Valuations
EPC Services
Leasehold Extensions
Expert Witness Reports
Highlights and features
- We have over 125 years of experience in the Dorset property market.
- Our team holds memberships with leading professional bodies like RICS and NAEA.
- We utilise advanced digital marketing alongside traditional methods for maximum exposure.
- Our negotiators provide detailed local market analysis and tailored valuations.
- We operate within a nationwide network of 800 offices for expanded reach.
Associations and certifications
- The Property Ombudsman
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- National Association of Estate Agents
- The Guild of Property Professionals
- Property Consultancy Society
Services
Residential Sales
Corbens offers comprehensive residential sales services, leveraging over a century of local market expertise. Our negotiators provide accurate valuations, tailored marketing strategies, and dedicated support throughout the transaction process. With access to national property portals and a 800-office network, we ensure maximum exposure for listed properties while maintaining a personal, community-focused approach.
Commercial Sales
Specialising in commercial property transactions, Corbens provides expert guidance for selling or acquiring business premises. Our services include detailed market analysis, valuation reports, and strategic marketing through digital and traditional channels. We handle diverse commercial assets from retail units to industrial sites, ensuring clients receive competitive market insights and efficient transaction management aligned with RICS standards.
Property Management
Corbens offers tailored property management solutions for landlords seeking reliable tenant placement and ongoing maintenance support. Our services include rigorous tenant referencing, comprehensive marketing packages, and proactive issue resolution. With local knowledge of the Isle of Purbeck market, we ensure properties are competitively positioned while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and landlord-tenant best practices.
Valuations
Our qualified surveyors provide formal and informal valuations for residential and commercial properties across Dorset. Services cater to probate, capital gains tax, and matrimonial disputes, conducted in accordance with RICS standards. Clients receive detailed reports incorporating market analysis, local knowledge, and property-specific factors to ensure accurate assessments for legal and financial purposes.
EPC Services
Corbens offers Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) preparation, a legal requirement for property sales and rentals. Our qualified assessors conduct thorough evaluations to determine energy efficiency ratings, providing clear recommendations for improvement. This service ensures compliance with regulations while helping property owners enhance marketability through improved energy performance documentation.
People
Nick Corben
Partner
Nick Corben, a Partner at Corbens, oversees valuation services and EPC preparation. With extensive experience in property assessment and energy certification, he ensures compliance with industry standards while delivering client-focused solutions tailored to the Isle of Purbeck market.
John Corben
Partner
John Corben, a Partner specialising in leasehold extensions and dispute resolution, brings decades of expertise in property law and valuation. He manages complex cases including expert witness reports and lease extension valuations under statutory frameworks, ensuring clients receive legally sound and strategic advice.
Anthony Corben
Partner
Anthony Corben leads property management services at Corbens. With a focus on landlord-tenant relations and rental market dynamics, he develops comprehensive management packages that include tenant referencing, maintenance coordination, and compliance with regulatory requirements across the Isle of Purbeck.
Questions
What areas do Corbens cover for property sales?
Corbens specialises in the Isle of Purbeck, including Swanage, Wareham, Corfe Castle, and surrounding Dorset areas, with nationwide network support through 800 affiliated offices.
How does Corbens market properties?
Properties are listed on major portals (Zoopla, Rightmove), social media, and traditional publications. We combine digital marketing with local expertise for maximum visibility.
What valuation services are available?
We offer formal valuations for probate, tax, and legal matters, as well as informal market appraisals, all conducted by RICS-qualified surveyors.
Can Corbens assist with commercial property needs?
Yes, we handle commercial sales, rentals, and valuations, including retail, office, and industrial properties, with tailored marketing strategies and market analysis.
Are energy performance certificates included in selling services?
Yes, our qualified assessors prepare EPCs as a legal requirement for sales and rentals, ensuring compliance and providing energy efficiency recommendations.
What property management services are offered?
We provide tenant referencing, rental collection, maintenance coordination, and compliance support for landlords across residential and commercial properties in the region.
Reviews (5)
Chloe Walsh
Nov 06, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Corbens have always been really professional and helpful. When we have had any tenant or property related issues they have gone above and beyond in helping to resolve them.
Corbens have always been really professional and helpful. When we have had any tenant or property related issues they have gone above and beyond in helping to resolve them.
Ali Burnett
Oct 15, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Thank you Corbens for an efficient, responsive and personal service. We were impressed with the initial meeting, the presentation of the property in the particulars and the viewing process. Would highly recommend.
Thank you Corbens for an efficient, responsive and personal service. We were impressed with the initial meeting, the presentation of the property in the particulars and the viewing process. Would highly recommend.
SouthCoastLady
Aug 07, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Corbens gave us a first class service and were a pleasure to deal with, at a time when restrictions were in place due to Covid. From start to finish, I felt we were valued customers. Very happy to highly recommend.
Corbens gave us a first class service and were a pleasure to deal with, at a time when restrictions were in place due to Covid. From start to finish, I felt we were valued customers. Very happy to highly recommend.
Carol Platteuw
Aug 03, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
We bought a house through Corbens. They were extremely helpful putting us in contact with local suppliers to obtain quotes. This led to an amicable negotiation with the vendors.
We bought a house through Corbens. They were extremely helpful putting us in contact with local suppliers to obtain quotes. This led to an amicable negotiation with the vendors.
Bari Tone
Jul 30, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
John and his team, (Nick and Carol especially) were helpfull beyond professionalism. Knowledgeable, polite, and extremely helpfull, and, whilst I was conscious that they were acting for their customer (not me), they were still acting with integrity and honesty. Nice people to do business with!
John and his team, (Nick and Carol especially) were helpfull beyond professionalism. Knowledgeable, polite, and extremely helpfull, and, whilst I was conscious that they were acting for their customer (not me), they were still acting with integrity and honesty. Nice people to do business with!
