There has never been a better time to buy a home. Business is good and we are constantly looking for best-in-class properties to sell.

The market in central London has been booming over the past 12 months and we expect 2014/15 to be the year that West Country houses will be in demand from relocating London buyers.

Robin Thomas, who set up the Exeter office, retired this year and we are all grateful for the knowledge and experience he has shared with us over the years. I look forward to developing our business further.

Many people see us as being leaders in the sale of substantial country houses, farms and estates. Indeed, we recently agreed a sale for The Bantham Estate, one of south Devon’s most exciting estates (see page 4 for details). However, from our office based in the prime location of Southernhay West, we are also becoming the agent of choice for Exeter city sales. We have recruited a specialist Exeter city team to handle this fast-paced area of the market and business is taking off. In the city, we specialise from £300,000 upwards.

If you are relocating or looking for a seaside second or third home, our growing reach into Cornwall, as well as existing contacts along both the north and south Devon coastlines, means we can advise you on some fantastic waterfront properties.

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