Business Details
21 Years
experience
Award-Winning Property Experts in Bude
Colwills Estate Agents Estate Agents was founded in 2005 and has grown to become Bude's fastest-growing independent estate agency. Our team of property professionals brings over 125 years of combined experience in the housing market, offering tailored services that prioritise individual client needs. With deep roots in the local community, we provide unparalleled expertise in property sales, lettings, and new homes, supported by forward-thinking marketing strategies. Our award-winning approach combines professional photography, drone imaging, and extensive market knowledge to maximise property value.We maintain a personal, emotionally invested approach to property transactions, ensuring stress-free experiences from initial consultation to completion. As Bude's only independently owned agency, we guarantee direct access to decision-makers who understand the emotional and financial significance of property transactions. Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by numerous client testimonials praising our professionalism, local knowledge, and exceptional aftercare services.
Services
Property Sales
Lettings
New Homes
Land Sales
Property Management
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 125+ years combined property market experience
- Award-winning professional photography and drone imaging
- Dedicated sales progression team ensuring smooth transactions
- Bude's only independently owned estate agent
- Comprehensive local market knowledge spanning North Cornwall and Devon
Associations and certifications
- The Property Ombudsman
- Client Money Protection
What people say
Award-winning service
Professional photography
Dedicated sales progression
Exceptional local knowledge
Stress-free experience
Services
Property Sales
Our property sales service combines 125+ years of local market expertise with innovative marketing strategies. We offer complimentary valuations, professional photography, and dedicated sales progression support. The team's deep understanding of North Cornwall and Devon property trends ensures optimal pricing and maximum exposure through multi-channel marketing.
Lettings
Colwills Estate Agents' lettings service provides comprehensive property management solutions for landlords. With over 50 years combined industry experience, we offer tenant sourcing, reference checks, and full property management. Our dedicated lettings team ensures compliance with all legal requirements while maintaining regular property inspections.
New Homes
Specialising in new home developments, we act as agents for national builders and local award-winning developers. Our expertise covers land appraisal, planning guidance, and marketing strategies to maximise gross development value. We provide tailored advice for landowners seeking to optimise development profitability.
Land Sales
Our land sales service caters to landowners with development potential. We offer expert guidance through the planning process and provide market analysis to maximise land value. With extensive knowledge of North Cornwall and Devon landscapes, we connect landowners with suitable developers.
Property Management
The fully managed property service includes rent collection, maintenance coordination, and regular inspections. We handle emergency repairs, tenant communication, and monthly financial reporting. Our accounts team ensures seamless income distribution and annual tax documentation.
People
Robert Colwill
Managing Director
With 25+ years in real estate, Rob founded Colwills Estate Agents in 2005. He combines agency leadership with property development expertise, managing a diverse rental portfolio while overseeing the company's strategic direction.
Ben
Senior Negotiator
Ben provides exceptional client service, handling property negotiations and client relations. His local knowledge and understanding of market dynamics contribute to successful property transactions.
Gareth
Senior Negotiator
Gareth specialises in property negotiations, leveraging his market expertise to secure optimal deals. His professionalism and attention to detail ensure smooth transaction processes for clients.
Gail
Sales Progressor
Gail manages sales progression, ensuring timely completions. Her organisational skills and dedication to client support make her essential to the transaction process.
Matthew
Lettings Manager
With 25+ years in lettings, Matthew leads our rental department. His expertise in property management and tenant relations ensures comprehensive support for landlords.
Questions
What areas do Colwills Estate Agents cover?
We specialise in property services across Bude, North Cornwall, and North Devon.
How does Colwills Estate Agents determine property valuations?
Our valuations combine comparable evidence, market trends, and professional expertise to ensure accurate pricing.
What lettings services are available?
We offer both 'Let Only' and fully managed services with comprehensive tenant management and property maintenance.
Are Colwills Estate Agents fees competitive?
Our fees start at £500 for Let Only service and 15% monthly for fully managed properties.
How does the sales process work?
We provide professional photography, multi-channel marketing, and dedicated sales progression support until completion.
What accreditations does Colwills Estate Agents hold?
We are members of The Property Ombudsman and hold Client Money Protection certification.
Reviews (6)
Stephen McGloin
Apr 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Found a rental property through Colwills. Really pleased with how the whole process was handled by them. Thanks to Matthew and Holly at Colwills. Would strongly recommend them.
Found a rental property through Colwills. Really pleased with how the whole process was handled by them. Thanks to Matthew and Holly at Colwills. Would strongly recommend them.
T. Karting
Mar 22, 2021
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Have bought, sold and let a couple properties using Colwills over the past 5 years and on every occasion they have been brilliant. The sales team were constantly giving me updates throughout the process and were extremely helpful from start to finish. The lettings team were also outstanding with their communication and made letting my property straightforward and stress free. An extremely professional well run company with great local knowledge. Many thanks to everyone at Colwills.
Ali Migliorini-Stubbs
Mar 07, 2021
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Rob, Ben + the team really pulled out all the stops for us. Not only highly professional but also personal + emotionally invested in the selling journey with us too. They understood we wanted to find the right buyers that would continue to love and appreciate our home of nearly 19yrs. All round amazing service from the very first call to the after care + beyond. Star team cannot thank them enough - we feel so lucky to have this service on our doorstep!
Aimee
Dec 11, 2020
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Extremely poor communication from the lettings team. Multiple phone calls and emails completely ignored. Expected a lot better.
James Craxton
Jun 10, 2020
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We have recently completed the sale of a property using Colwills. We found them to be absolutely brilliant from beginning to end of the process. Extremely knowledgeable about the local market and how changes in the country are likely to impact it. They also have a dedicated person for sales progression, who keeps an eye on how the sale is progressing and deals with any issues as they come up. The whole team are both professional & friendly and a pleasure to deal with. We would use them again and highly recommend them.
Geoff Summers
May 21, 2020
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We must record our appreciation of the fantastic service we received from Colwills on the recent sale of a family property. We initially met 3 local agents. Rob's valuation on the property was spot on. Of the others, one was way too high and the other too low. Rob was firm in resisting our higher expectations and was proved to be right with a sale price being acheived just above his figure. We were selling from 150 miles away and had to rely on the Colwills team to attend all viewings and handle the sale process. Gareth and Ben kept us fully advised on progress. We had a false start when the first
