Estate agents in DT

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A forward-thinking estate agency that leverages cutting-edge technology to improve customer communication. We believe effective communication is essential, and we strive to connect you with the right person swiftly and efficiently. With us, you'll experience authentic enthusiasm, expertise, professionalism, and a genuine passion for our work. Our directors are committed to supporting you throughout your property journey, ensuring a seamless and successful experience.

We look forward to hearing from you.

After a combined near 40 years' of working within the local property industry, both Charlotte & Dan, company directors as well as husband and wife team, could see there was a niche in the local property market for a new, fresh approach to Estate Agency, being driven by customer service and offering the best advice and marketing for all our clients. With the ability to cover all ends of the market, including land & new homes with exceptional marketing packages tailored to fit.

Based on our ethos 'We Value More Than Your Property', we offer no more pushy estate agency advice with intimidating offices, just friendly, honest, experienced professionals, inviting you into their stylish and homely town centre office to discuss your property needs. Please do get in touch for a FREE, no obligation, property valuation and we hope to welcome you to our successful selling strategies soon.

Chaffers Estate Agents have offices prominently located in Gillingham, Sturminster Newton and Shaftesbury covering North Dorset, South West Wiltshire and South East Somerset in the South of England.

We offer Property Sales, Lettings, Commercial, New Homes, Development Land and Surveys

(Building Surveys & Home Buyers Reports).

Whether you’re selling, letting or searching for your next home, our experienced team is here to help. Established in 1936, Connells has been helping people move home for generations and as the UK’s largest high-street estate agency network, we provide a wide range of services including sales, lettings, mortgages, conveyancing and surveying. With expert advice and support at every stage, we’re here to make your move as straightforward as possible - get in touch with the team today.

Whether you’re selling, letting or searching for your next home, our experienced team is here to help. Established in 1936, Connells has been helping people move home for generations and as the UK’s largest high-street estate agency network, we provide a wide range of services including sales, lettings, mortgages, conveyancing and surveying. With expert advice and support at every stage, we’re here to make your move as straightforward as possible - get in touch with the team today.

Whether you’re selling, letting or searching for your next home, our experienced team is here to help. Established in 1936, Connells has been helping people move home for generations and as the UK’s largest high-street estate agency network, we provide a wide range of services including sales, lettings, mortgages, conveyancing and surveying. With expert advice and support at every stage, we’re here to make your move as straightforward as possible - get in touch with the team today.

Whether you’re selling, letting or searching for your next home, our experienced team is here to help. Established in 1936, Connells has been helping people move home for generations and as the UK’s largest high-street estate agency network, we provide a wide range of services including sales, lettings, mortgages, conveyancing and surveying. With expert advice and support at every stage, we’re here to make your move as straightforward as possible - get in touch with the team today.

Whether you’re selling, letting or searching for your next home, our experienced team is here to help. Established in 1936, Connells has been helping people move home for generations and as the UK’s largest high-street estate agency network, we provide a wide range of services including sales, lettings, mortgages, conveyancing and surveying. With expert advice and support at every stage, we’re here to make your move as straightforward as possible - get in touch with the team today.

At Costello Lettings, we specialise in offering high-quality homes in Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset and Wiltshire. We ensure a bespoke service to every client. We pride ourselves in the fact that the majority of our work is through word of mouth. Offering a personal service that is accountable, professional and reliable.

How we work for both tenants and landlords, what inspires us and how we stand out from the crowd. We let and manage a portfolio of property worth £20 million alongside of our own portfolio topping £4.2 million. You can be confident that we know what we’re doing! We‘re an independent family firm and that’s our strength – we’re small enough to care but large enough to deliver and pride ourselves in the strong relationships we forge with our clients.

Renting out your property is a huge step and we ensure that our strict vetting procedures and attention to detail ensure that you can let us get on with the job. We empathise with our tenants’ needs and aspirations, ensuring that they move into the home best suited to their circumstances and character.

Having a passion for property and people is key but we are practical as well! We solve your problems and give you sensible solutions regarding maintenance; throughout the years we have built up a trustworthy team of tradespeople. Tenants and landlords have the reassurance of a trusted trade on hand should disaster strike.

Choose our Gold Service and relax with rent guaranteed or our Fully Managed Service at thirteen per cent plus VAT, we undercut the competition considerably whilst still providing a professional tailored service on the things that really matter – your home.

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch.

ABOUT US

Direct Moves are a leading independent estate agency in a prime high street location just next to Primark, covering Weymouth, Portland, Dorchester, and surrounding areas. Our highly driven and professional team comprises of Directors Emma Hughes and Barry Barnes, Branch Manager Ryan Drage, and sales members Georgia Elliott, Jonathan Shaw, Sammie Williams, and Michael Reeve , together offering a comprehensive and personalised service. With over 90 years of combined experience, our helpful and friendly team provide extensive online marketing, listing all properties on Rightmove, Zoopla and many social media platforms. We provide high-quality marketing materials, including proffesional photos, floor plans, measurements, and detailed property write-ups. We offer tailored marketing packages to suit individual client needs and have consistently been one of the highest performing agents in the area for over 28 years. Our commitment extends to a professional after-sales service, ensuring all sales are carefully monitored through to exchange and completion. Our experienced valuation team, led by Company Director Barry Barnes and Branch Manager Ryan Drage offer free property valuations, providing expert guidance on the current market and tailored sales strategies to suit each client. We emphasise a professional yet friendly approach, going above and beyond other estate agents to deliver exceptional service throughout the entire process.

Office Opening Hours

9 AM- 6 PM Monday to Friday

9 AM - 5 PM Saturday

Closed Sunday

The DOMVS Approach to Selling Property

We always start with a clear strategy. We take time to understand your home, the local market and buyer behaviour, ensuring pricing and positioning are right from the outset. Every step in the process is meticulously considered, from presentation and marketing through to negotiation and completion.

We get that no two homes are the same, and neither is the way they should be launched. We tailor the approach to suit the property, whether that is a full market launch, an ‘offers over’ strategy or a discreet introduction through our Whisper List. Our role is to generate the right level of interest and convert that into a successful sale.

Once a sale is agreed, our dedicated sales progression team works proactively with all parties to resolve issues early and maintain momentum. This combination of preparation, negotiation and progression is what protects your sale and delivers results.

Our approach is shaped by three core values: integrity, empathy and determination. We give clear, honest advice, understand the personal nature of moving, and remain focused on securing the strongest outcome for our clients.

Our Marketing

Every property benefits from professional photography, carefully written descriptions and, where appropriate, enhanced visuals such as drone footage or virtual staging. This is supported by our in-house marketing team, who deliver targeted campaigns designed to reach an engaged and relevant audience. Our sellers benefit from:

• A fully optimised website attracting an average of 20,500 visitors each month

• Targeted email and digital campaigns to a database of over 20,000 engaged subscribers

• Social media activity generating over 60,000 monthly views and thousands of website visits

• SEO-led campaigns and tailored landing pages designed to connect specific buyers with specific properties

• Access to national and local press opportunities

Our Network

As members of The Guild of Property Professionals and The Mayfair Office, we combine local expertise with national and international reach, including a presence in London. Our Dorset-wide team works collaboratively, sharing buyers across all offices and introducing properties to audiences beyond their immediate location.

About Our Dorchester Team

Based on Dorchester’s historic High West Street, our flagship office has been at the centre of the county town for over 20 years. You’ll be working with Shireen and our experienced Dorchester team, who bring a detailed understanding of both the town and the surrounding villages. From period townhouses to country homes on the edge of open countryside, we handle a wide range of properties, each carefully positioned to reach the right audience and achieve the best possible result.

Our Services

Our sales team is complemented by a dedicated lettings and property management team, providing a fully managed service designed to protect property investments and minimise day-to-day involvement. Our holiday lettings team also supports owners seeking an alternative income stream.

Our new homes team works closely with developers and buyers, offering guidance from initial launch through to successful sales, while our Land & Development consultancy advises on site acquisition, planning and value optimisation for both individual plots and larger opportunities.

This breadth of expertise ensures our clients benefit from informed, joined-up advice, whatever their property goals.

Our Awards

• British Property Awards consecutive Gold Winner Estate Agent in Swanage & Wareham in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and overall Dorset Gold Winner Estate Agent in the South West in 2025

• British Property Awards consecutive Gold Winner Letting Agent in Dorchester in 2026, 2025, 2024 and 2023

• British Property Awards consecutive Gold Winner Estate Agent in Dorchester in 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022

The DOMVS Approach to Letting Property

DOMVS is an advisory-led lettings and property management partner for discerning landlords who prioritise long-term performance, regulatory confidence and well-managed tenancies. We begin with a clear strategy, taking time to understand your property, your objectives and the local rental market. This ensures pricing and positioning are right from the outset, helping to reduce void periods and attract high-quality tenants who are the right fit for your property.

Our role extends far beyond simply finding a tenant. We manage the entire process with care and precision, from presentation and marketing through to referencing, compliance and ongoing management, giving you confidence at every stage.

Our approach is shaped by three core values: integrity, empathy and determination. We give clear, informed advice, understand the importance of your investment, and remain focused on protecting both your property and your income over the long term.

Our Marketing

Every property benefits from professional photography, carefully written descriptions and, where appropriate, enhanced visuals such as drone footage or virtual staging. This is supported by our in-house marketing team, who deliver targeted campaigns designed to reach an engaged and relevant audience. Our landlords benefit from:

• A fully optimised website attracting an average of 20,500 visitors each month

• Targeted email and digital campaigns to a database of over 20,000 engaged subscribers

• Social media activity generating over 60,000 monthly views and thousands of website visits

• SEO-led campaigns and tailored landing pages

• Access to national and local press opportunities

Tenant Selection & Management

Securing the right tenant is fundamental to a successful tenancy. Every applicant is carefully referenced and qualified, ensuring you have complete confidence before any agreement is put in place.

For landlords choosing our fully managed service, we take care of all day-to-day responsibilities, including maintenance, inspections and tenant liaison. Tenants have access to 24-hour support, meaning issues are dealt with promptly without placing demands on your time. We only work with trusted contractors and, unlike many agents, we take no commission from third parties, ensuring our advice is always aligned with your best interests.

Our Network

As members of The Guild of Property Professionals and The Mayfair Office, we connect your property with a wide audience, including tenants relocating from London and further afield. Our Dorset-wide team works collaboratively, sharing applicants across all offices and ensuring your property is introduced to well-qualified, suitable tenants.

About Our Lettings Team

You’ll be working with Katie and our dedicated lettings team, who bring extensive experience and a detailed understanding of the Dorset rental market. From individual properties to larger portfolios, we provide a responsive, advisory-led service designed to deliver consistent performance, minimise disruption and give you complete peace of mind.

Our Services

Our lettings team is complemented by an award-winning sales team, and a holiday lettings team, who support owners seeking an alternative income stream.

Our new homes team works closely with developers and buyers, offering guidance from initial launch through to successful sales, while our Land & Development consultancy advises on site acquisition, planning and value optimisation for both individual plots and larger opportunities.

This breadth of expertise ensures our clients benefit from informed, joined-up advice, whatever their property goals.

Our Awards

• British Property Awards consecutive Gold Winner Estate Agent in Swanage & Wareham in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and overall Dorset Gold Winner Estate Agent in the South West in 2025

• British Property Awards consecutive Gold Winner Letting Agent in Dorchester in 2026, 2025, 2024 and 2023

• British Property Awards consecutive Gold Winner Estate Agent in Dorchester in 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022

The DOMVS Approach to Selling Property

We always start with a clear strategy. We take time to understand your home, the local market and buyer behaviour, ensuring pricing and positioning are right from the outset. Every step in the process is meticulously considered, from presentation and marketing through to negotiation and completion.

We get that no two homes are the same, and neither is the way they should be launched. We tailor the approach to suit the property, whether that is a full market launch, an ‘offers over’ strategy or a discreet introduction through our Whisper List. Our role is to generate the right level of interest and convert that into a successful sale.

Once a sale is agreed, our dedicated sales progression team works proactively with all parties to resolve issues early and maintain momentum. This combination of preparation, negotiation and progression is what protects your sale and delivers results.

Our approach is shaped by three core values: integrity, empathy and determination. We give clear, honest advice, understand the personal nature of moving, and remain focused on securing the strongest outcome for our clients.

Our Marketing

Every property benefits from professional photography, carefully written descriptions and, where appropriate, enhanced visuals such as drone footage or virtual staging. This is supported by our in-house marketing team, who deliver targeted campaigns designed to reach an engaged and relevant audience. Our sellers benefit from:

• A fully optimised website attracting an average of 20,500 visitors each month

• Targeted email and digital campaigns to a database of over 20,000 engaged subscribers

• Social media activity generating over 60,000 monthly views and thousands of website visits

• SEO-led campaigns and tailored landing pages designed to connect specific buyers with specific properties

• Access to national and local press opportunities

Our Network

As members of The Guild of Property Professionals and The Mayfair Office, we combine local expertise with national and international reach, including a presence in London. Our Dorset-wide team works collaboratively, sharing buyers across all offices and introducing properties to audiences beyond their immediate location.

About Our Preston, Weymouth Team

Located on the Jurassic coastline in Preston, Weymouth, our local team are responsible for selling some of Dorset’s most desirable coastal and waterside homes. With a clear understanding of what draws buyers to this part of the county, we handle the sale of contemporary homes, established family houses and seafront apartments from Ringstead to Langton Herring, covering Preston, Weymouth and the surrounding coastal villages.

Our Services

Our sales team is complemented by a dedicated lettings and property management team, providing a fully managed service designed to protect property investments and minimise day-to-day involvement. Our holiday lettings team also supports owners seeking an alternative income stream.

Our new homes team works closely with developers and buyers, offering guidance from initial launch through to successful sales, while our Land & Development consultancy advises on site acquisition, planning and value optimisation for both individual plots and larger opportunities.

This breadth of expertise ensures our clients benefit from informed, joined-up advice, whatever their property goals.

Our Awards

• British Property Awards consecutive Gold Winner Estate Agent in Swanage & Wareham in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and overall Dorset Gold Winner Estate Agent in the South West in 2025

• British Property Awards consecutive Gold Winner Letting Agent in Dorchester in 2026, 2025, 2024 and 2023

• British Property Awards consecutive Gold Winner Estate Agent in Dorchester in 2025, 2024, 2023 and 2022