Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Property Services in Weston-super-Mare
Stephen and Co. and Co. has been providing residential and commercial property services since 1928, establishing itself as a trusted name in Weston-super-Mare and surrounding areas. Our team of experienced estate agents and chartered surveyors, led by directors Michael Ripley FRICS and Andrew Smith MNAEA, combines local expertise with professional qualifications to deliver tailored property solutions. We specialise in buying, selling, and auction services, supported by strategic marketing through major online portals, local newspapers, and extensive window displays. Our commitment to transparency is evident in our refusal to overvalue properties or impose restrictive contracts, ensuring clients receive honest, realistic advice. With a proven track record in handling traditional and contemporary properties, we prioritise client satisfaction through dedicated support from initial consultation to completion.Our auction services offer a reliable alternative to private treaty sales, particularly for unique or challenging properties, while our commercial division provides expert lease negotiations and valuations. Backed by RICS Client Money Protection Scheme membership and affiliations with Propertymark and the Property Ombudsman, we maintain the highest standards of professionalism. Our centrally located office at 13 Waterloo Street ensures convenient access for clients seeking property services in North Somerset and beyond. Through decades of continuous operation, we have cultivated strong relationships with local buyers, sellers, and industry professionals, enabling us to deliver efficient transactions and competitive pricing. Our approach combines traditional values with modern marketing techniques, ensuring clients benefit from both expertise and innovation in property services.
Services
Residential Sales
Commercial Sales
Property Auctions
Valuations
Lettings
Details
- Year established: 1928
Highlights and features
- Established in 1928 with deep local market knowledge
- RICS-accredited professionals ensuring valuation accuracy
- Transparent pricing with no long-term contracts
- Proven auction success for challenging properties
- Dedicated directors with FRICS and MNAEA qualifications
Associations and certifications
- RICS
- Propertymark
- Property Ombudsman
Services
Residential Sales
Stephen and Co. and Co. provides comprehensive residential property sales services, handling transactions from cosy flats to luxury homes. Our RICS-accredited agents utilise targeted marketing strategies across major online platforms, local newspapers, and prominent window displays. With over 95 years of local market expertise, we offer realistic valuations and negotiate offers while maintaining transparent communication throughout the process.
Property Auctions
Our regular collective auctions specialise in unique properties, land plots, and renovation projects. The process guarantees immediate contract exchange upon hammer fall, with completion typically within 28 days. We provide pre-auction valuations and marketing through dedicated property portals and local advertising, achieving competitive pricing through concentrated bidding periods. This method particularly benefits estate executors and sellers of unconventional properties.
Commercial Sales
Stephen and Co. and Co. offers specialist commercial property services for corporate clients and independent businesses. Our team handles sales, lease negotiations, and valuations for retail units, offices, and industrial premises. With established contacts across North Somerset, we provide tailored marketing strategies and professional advice on rent reviews and lease terms, ensuring optimal outcomes for commercial property transactions.
Property Valuations
We deliver accurate, no-obligation property valuations conducted by RICS-certified professionals. Our approach combines market analysis with local expertise to provide realistic pricing guidance. Valuations consider current market conditions, property condition, and comparable sales data, ensuring vendors receive honest assessments without inflated figures to secure instructions.
Lettings
Our lettings service connects landlords with suitable tenants through targeted marketing and thorough tenant vetting. We manage lease agreements, rent collection, and property maintenance coordination. For tenants, we offer a streamlined search process with access to diverse rental properties across Weston-super-Mare and surrounding areas, supported by dedicated account management.
People
Michael Ripley
Director
Michael Ripley FRICS leads Stephen and Co. and Co.'s property services with over 30 years' experience in residential and commercial real estate. His expertise in market valuations and transaction management ensures clients receive professional, locally informed advice.
Andrew Smith
Director
Andrew Smith MNAEA directs auction operations and commercial property services, leveraging extensive industry knowledge to achieve optimal sale prices. His commitment to transparency and client-focused approach has strengthened Stephen and Co. and Co.'s reputation since joining the firm.
Questions
What areas do Stephen and Co. and Co. and Co. cover?
We primarily serve Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, and surrounding villages, with extensive local market knowledge dating back to 1928.
How does the property auction process work?
Our auctions require properties to meet reserve prices, with contracts exchanged immediately upon successful bids. Completion typically occurs within 28 days, offering certainty for sellers.
Do you offer free property valuations?
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation market appraisals conducted by RICS-accredited professionals to determine realistic property values.
What commercial property services are available?
We handle commercial sales, lease negotiations, rent reviews, and property management for retail, office, and industrial premises across North Somerset.
Are your estate agents qualified?
Our team includes RICS-accredited surveyors and Propertymark members, ensuring professional standards in all property transactions and valuations.
Reviews (7)
Michael Hales
Oct 25, 2021
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Just 1 of my worst experiences I've ever had dealing with a company. Timing as with everything has alot to do with this, they managed my flat for a week, & charged me administrative fees even tho I'd paid another company for the same thing to move my details to them, that was OK its kind of the rules & was just annoying. But the main issue was when they took my neighbours side & acted on their behalf against me, but refused to do anything for me & were extremely rude about it & then refused to talk to me for weeks I just kept getting the run around from their receptionist.
Needless to say I'm
Needless to say I'm
Joe Randell
Oct 20, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
The most professional block management company we have used, they come and visit the block at least once a month. They are always readily available on the phone or via email to answer any queriers we have. Thank you John, Nicola and the team!
The most professional block management company we have used, they come and visit the block at least once a month. They are always readily available on the phone or via email to answer any queriers we have. Thank you John, Nicola and the team!
Paul Chesney
Jun 15, 2021
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Stephen & Co have helped us to sell two properties in the past 2 years, and I cannot fault their professionalism and attention to detail. They have communicated regularly throughout the process and did all they could whenever a problem occurred. In this day and age with 'low cost' estate agents using modern day technology and email, it's refreshing to deal with people who talk rather than email and take an interest in the whole process. Stephen & Co epitomise how estate agency should be run for both buyer and seller. Thanks to Andrew and the team
Nicktubechannel
May 22, 2021
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One of the most trusted agents .
Andrew we have known for over 10 years .Fresh kindness professional and very pleasant indeed along with his team .We recommend hand on heart .Trustworthy ,)
Andrew we have known for over 10 years .Fresh kindness professional and very pleasant indeed along with his team .We recommend hand on heart .Trustworthy ,)
Callum
Nov 10, 2020
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I just want to say a big thank you to John & Nicola who manage the block management. We recently sold our leasehold flat and had to heavily rely on them both to get the information that our buyers solicitors required. They were amazing with helping with the management pack and sourcing all the information that we needed. I gave them a headache I guess at times, chasing constantly but they were always there to help and supply the information that we needed to the point we got there eventually with our buyers picky solicitors virtually asking for every bit of information. A credit to John & Nichola
Jen Carter
Oct 30, 2020
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Best block management company we have used over the years, they have saved us so much money. Someone visits our property at least once a month, we receive a financial report at the end of each month, but most importantly there is always someone at the end of the phone to answer any queries and their offices are accessible unlike other companies.
Naomi Powell
Jan 06, 2020
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The entire team at Stephen & Co were fabulous. Assisting my elderly mother to sell her shared ownership home was not the easiest of tasks, especially with her periods of ill health but they dealt with the whole process with kindness, compassion, professionalism and a generous amount of good humour! Would recommend time and again! Thank you all for such a great job!
