Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dorset Property Experts
Established in 1997, we are independent estate and letting agents serving Dorset with offices in Bournemouth, Poole, Westbourne, and Dorchester. Our team combines local market expertise with chartered surveyor qualifications to deliver tailored property solutions. With decades of collective experience, we specialise in residential and commercial sales, lettings, valuations, and property management.As RICS and ARLA Propertymark members, we uphold rigorous professional standards while offering transparent, client-focused services. Our approach blends the personal touch of a local agency with the resources of a national firm, ensuring clients receive expert guidance at every stage of their property journey.
Services
Residential Sales
Commercial Lettings
Property Valuations
Estate Management
Rental Health Checks
Energy Certificates
Tenant Disputes
New Build Sales
Executive Lettings
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of property market experience in Dorset
- Our team includes RICS-qualified surveyors and ARLA-accredited professionals
- We offer comprehensive property services from sales to management
- Our local market knowledge spans Bournemouth, Poole, and Dorchester
- We maintain Client Money Protection through Propertymark schemes
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- ARLA Propertymark
What people say
Excellent service
Second to none
Thoroughly professional
Quick turnaround
Willing to go extra mile
Services
Residential Sales
Our residential sales service provides tailored property marketing and expert negotiation for home sellers. With local market knowledge across Dorset, we offer accurate valuations and strategic exposure to qualified buyers. Our RICS-qualified team ensures smooth transactions from initial listing to completion, leveraging both traditional and digital marketing channels to maximise property visibility and achieve optimal sale prices.
Commercial Lettings
We specialise in commercial property rentals for office spaces, retail units, and industrial premises. Our service includes market analysis, tenant sourcing, and lease negotiation while ensuring regulatory compliance. With extensive local business connections, we match landlords with reliable tenants and provide ongoing property management support to maintain asset value and rental income stability across Dorset's commercial market.
Property Valuations
Our RICS-certified valuations cover residential and commercial properties for various purposes including mortgages, probate, and investment decisions. Using comprehensive market analysis and transaction data, we deliver accurate assessments supported by both on-market and off-market comparables. Our valuation reports meet professional standards for lenders, investors, and legal proceedings across Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire.
Estate Management
We offer comprehensive estate management covering residential and commercial properties. Our services include property maintenance coordination, tenant relations, and regulatory compliance monitoring. Through proactive management strategies, we help property owners preserve asset value while ensuring tenant satisfaction. Our team handles everything from routine inspections to emergency repairs, maintaining properties to the highest standards across Dorset.
Energy Certificates
We provide Domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) as required by EU regulations for property sales and rentals. Our qualified assessors evaluate building efficiency and produce detailed reports with energy-saving recommendations. The service includes on-site assessments, software analysis, and certificate registration, ensuring compliance with legal requirements while helping property owners improve energy efficiency and marketability.
People
Adrian Lickiss
Managing Director
With over 25 years in property services, Adrian leads our operations in Parkstone. He oversees strategic direction and ensures service excellence across all departments while maintaining direct client relationships.
Charlie Lickiss
Head of Commercial
MRICS-qualified Charlie specialises in commercial property with extensive experience in Dorset's business property market. He manages commercial sales and acquisitions while maintaining strong industry connections across the region.
Victoria Waldron
Head of Residential
MARLA-accredited Victoria leads our residential department in Dorchester. With deep local market knowledge, she specialises in premium property lettings and tenant relations while maintaining high service standards.
Flora Lickiss
Head of Estates
As MRICS-qualified estate management specialist, Flora oversees property maintenance and portfolio management. She ensures regulatory compliance and implements proactive strategies to preserve property values across our managed estates.
Steve Butters
Maintenance Coordinator
Steve manages property maintenance operations, coordinating repairs and upkeep services. With hands-on experience in property management, he ensures timely responses to maintenance requests while maintaining quality standards.
Questions
What property services do you offer in Dorset?
We provide residential and commercial sales, lettings, property management, valuations, energy certificates, and estate management across Dorset including Bournemouth, Poole, and Dorchester.
Are your surveyors qualified?
Yes, our team includes RICS-qualified surveyors who conduct professional property valuations and inspections to the highest industry standards.
How do you handle property valuations?
Our RICS-certified valuations use market analysis and transaction data to deliver accurate assessments for residential and commercial properties across Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Dorset with offices in Poole (Ashley Road) and Dorchester (Poundbury), serving Bournemouth, Westbourne, and surrounding areas.
Do you offer commercial property services?
Yes, we specialise in commercial sales and lettings including office spaces, retail units, and industrial premises with expert market analysis and tenant sourcing.
