Harris & Birt, Cowbridge

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Welcome to Harris & Birt

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We offer professional expertise throughout the residential, commercial and rural property industry across South Wales. Our extensive local knowledge has allowed us to develop into one of Wales' leading practices of Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents, with staff providing over 100 years of combined experience, operating from prominent and stylish offices located in Cowbridge and Cardiff.

Our dedication to the highest standards of service remains a timeless commitment to each and every one of our clients, with our proactive nature, alongside our personal service we provide each and every client with a bespoke, tailor made service.

As Chartered Surveyors, we abide by the rules and regulations laid down by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) so you can be sure that the sale of your home is in very safe hands.

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Quality Properties with Quality Agents

Our long established residential lettings department handles a large number of properties across the South Wales area. We have a long standing policy of handling only good quality and well maintained properties which has earned us a high level of respect amongst our Landlords and Tenants alike.

We operate a Full Management Service or a Finders Only Service, depending upon Landlords requirements and are also registered by the RICS to operate a Tenants Deposit Scheme. W e are a member of ARLA (Association of Residential Lettings Agents), which is the UK's foremost professional body for letting agents so Landlords can be assured they will receive the best management for their property.

As of the end of November 2016, all Agents and Landlords need to be registered and licensed (if conducting property management) in accordance with Rent Smart Wales. Harris & Birt are committed to complying with the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 that has been set.

Contact our Lettings team on 02920 614411.
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How we at Harris & Birt look after tenants
We do our best to adhere to the following below;

We pride ourselves on ensuring that properties are of a good standard for tenants and we will advise landlords of any work which needs to be undertaken prior to renting. We will refuse to market a rental property which is not up to standard for tenants.

We aim to keep tenants safe by checking that any furnishings or white goods in a rental property meet current health and safety standards.

Further safety issues include ensuring that relevant gas and electrical safety checks are carried out and certificates are issued.

We will compile a comprehensive inventory with detailed photographs. This helps to protect both our tenants and landlords from end of tenancy disputes.

We will draw up a legally binding tenancy agreement to protect both landlord and tenant.

We will safeguard a tenant's deposit by ensuring these are protected in a government-backed tenancy deposit protection scheme DPS. An assessment of the property will be undertaken at the end of the tenancy and a fair decision will be made regarding the return of the deposit.

Property maintenance is a big issue with tenants, and we will ensure any problems are dealt with quickly and efficiently.

If we manage the property we will retain a sets of keys for the property and deal with any emergencies should a tenant be unable to access the property.

If we manage the property we will complete regular, quarterly inspections every three months of the property and report any tenant concerns back to the landlord.

We will explain the concept of fair wear and tear and advise tenants and landlords of any issues that need to be dealt with during or at the end of a tenancy.

As a tenant you will be able to visit or telephone our office during office hours; we will also provide an emergency out-of-hours service to you, the tenant.

We have a range of expert local tradesmen who can deal with maintenance issues promptly and efficiently on behalf of the landlord.

We will ensure that landlords remain legally compliant to protect our tenants.

We will complete the end of tenancy inspections and check out and provide tenants and landlords with a detailed written report if required.

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Welcome to the Lettings Team

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Our Team

Our services are provided by people who combine entrepreneurial spirit, integrity and a commitment to providing the highest standards of client care. Our rental team are all Rent Smart Wales accredited.

We approach property agency in a practical manner and endeavour to make our landlords as comfortable as possible. We do this by providing a simple, clinical and effective rental management service, maintaining quality standards along with over 100 years of experience.

Our team will give you focused professional advice and provide an exceptional level of client service to make sure your property is dealt with as stress free as possible. We consider our greatest strength at Harris & Birt to be our team.

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David Lakin BA AssocRICS - Director

01446 771777
david.lakin@harrisbirt.co.uk

David attended Swansea University where he studied a BA in Business Management achieving a 2:1 degree. After graduating in May 2013, he joined the firm as a Residential Sales Negotiator quickly progressing to become Manager at our Cardiff Office before being appointed as Director. Born and brought up in the locality, David offers extensive local knowledge and property expertise to homeowners throughout the Vale of Glamorgan.
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Martine Harris MRICS FARLA - Head of Lettings

02920 614411
martine.harris@harrisbirt.co.uk

Martine joined our team in November 2021 as Head of Residential Lettings, having worked in the Lettings industry for 20 years and is looking to strengthen and further develop our department. Martine qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2008 after following the residential property pathway obtaining her RICS membership and awarded Fellowship to ARLA the same year. Martine is Rent Smart Wales accredited. In her spare time Martine enjoys reading, walking her dogs and spending time with family and friends.
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Bethan Roberts - Negotiator

02920 614411

bethan.roberts@harrisbirt.co.uk

Bethan joined our Residential Sales team in September 2021 and in November 2022 was promoted to a Sales Negotiator in our Cardiff branch. Bethan completed her education in Neath, Port Talbot before moving to Llantwit Major in 2016 and brings with her a wealth of administration and customer support experience. With her farming family connections it has helped her to gain more knowledge and understanding of the locality.
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Caroline Hughes - Co-Ordinator

02920 614411
caroline.hughes@harrisbirt.co.uk

Caroline joined the Lettings Team in January 2024, she lives in Caerphilly and has worked in Cardiff and the surrounding area for many years and has a good knowledge of the Lettings Industry.

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We really appreciate feedback

Introduction

We consider our greatest strength at Harris & Birt to be our team.

Testimonials from Landlords

Landlord Testimonial

Attention to detail fantastic

I have two rental properties with Harris & Birt. The service provided by Martine and her team is friendly, knowledgeable and highly professional. I have had dealings with other rental agencies over the years and the service provided by Harris and Birt is beyond 5* rating from start to finish. Martine kept me updated throughout the whole rental process and was very prompt with her communication. The attention to detail from Martine is fantastic. The team found tenants, for both of my properties, very quickly and the tenants in both properties are brilliant. I highly recommend Harris & Birt.
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Professional

"After a bad experience letting my property through a different agent, I instructed Harris And Birt to manage it. What a difference!! Martine is very professional and her communication with myself and the tenants is superb! More proactive, than reactive, and that gives peace of mind. Excellent service so far"!
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All round Excellent Service

"I recently let my flat with Harris & Birt, where Martine provided an all round excellent service, highly professional, efficient and friendly. Overall it was a very positive experience dealing with Martine and Harris & Birt. I highly recommend".
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Excellent Service Overall

"David and his team look after all parts of our rental property from finding a tenant, to managing any maintenance and regularly inspecting the property. Our statements are sent on time and we have a portal that we can retrieve them from. Excellent service overall and I would thoroughly recommend".
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Efficient, Friendly and Approachable team

"We have been extremely happy with the professional management of our property. The team are very efficient, friendly and approachable and we would recommend their services".
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Helpful and knowledgeable

"Excellent company to work with and their staff are really helpful and knowledgeable. They rented my property on the 1st viewing for the full asking price and all was dealt with promptly and efficiently. Highly recommend and I will most definitely use them again".
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Always supportive during the letting process

"I can only say, Martine Harris is a great professional. Always supportive in all details of the letting process with immediate responses to all my queries. Everything was a lot easier with her help".
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Very friendly and informative

"Martine has been fantastic from the very first meeting. She was very friendly and informative, gave us everything we needed to make an informed decision to rent out the property and answered any questions that we had. We would definitely recommend using Harris and Birt".
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Very happy customer

"The whole experience of letting a property was made easy with Martine at Harris & Birt, I would highly recommend using this agency. Martine is very professional and easy to talk to. Very happy customer".
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Found tenants before it was marketed

"We recently swapped agents to Harris Birt, and we're very impressed with Martine Harris and her team, their professionalism and attention to detail is exactly what we were looking for when we placed our property with Harris Birt. The team found new tenants for our property, even before it was marketed, which was great".
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Efficient, friendly and approachable

"We have been a landlord with Harris & Birt for over 10 years and are extremely happy with the professional management of our property. The team are very efficient, friendly and approachable and we recommend their services".
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Helped us every step of the way

Excellent service from Harris and Birt. This is our first time letting a property. Martine Harris and her team are very friendly knowledgeable and professional. They helped us with every step of the letting process and are now managing the property for us. We are very happy with their continued service and would highly recommend them.
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Helpful and supportive

Many thanks to Martine and her team at Harris & Birt, we are very grateful for the help and support you have given us.

Testimonials from Tenants

Tenant Testimonial

Nothing but praise

Following a very stressful and ever changing relocation from overseas we have nothing but high praise for Harris & Birt.From the first phonecall we were fully informed and kept up to date, their customer service was exceptional, all agents we had dealings with were informative and clearly had great communication internally which made the process smoother.Special mention must be made to Martine, we had a 12 hour drive with huge delays which meant we wouldn't arrive at our new residence until beyond office hours 8pm to be exact, we were fearful of not having anywhere to stay that evening, however Martine kindly came out with the Keys, put on lighting and heating at the house for our arrival, not something most agents would do after hours I'm sure which was such a wonderful gesture showing the personable care and attention given to tenants.We highly recommend!
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Excellent service from start to finish

"My partner & I recently leased a property in Cowbridge from Martine, Amelia & the rest of the team at Harris & Birt. From start to finish our dealings were made very easy, communication & timings were spot on throughout. We wouldn't hesitate to either work with or recommend Harris & Birt again".
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Absolutely amazing throughout the process

"Martine Harris was absolutely amazing throughout this process and helped me secure a lovely home for me and my daughter. Martine was very efficient and quick at dealing with the process for me. She was always on hand to answer any questions that I had and helped to swiftly assist when I needed the moving date brought forward at very short notice. Amelia is lovely as well. Thank you both. Highly recommend Harris & Birt".
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Punctual, knowledgeable and friendly

My one and only dealing with Harris & Birt was with Martine. Punctual, knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended
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Easy and relaxing experience

I can't thank Martine Harris and her team enough for making the process so easy and relaxing . Helped me all the way up to the day of moving in and I'm sure I will get no problems in the future. Would definitely recommend if looking for a new home
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Warm welcome

Amazing service by the team at Harris & Birt. Easy online tenant screening process, all of our questions answered honestly and a warm welcome when we moved in... 5 stars!

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Harris & Birt, Cowbridge

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Welcome to Harris & Birt

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We offer professional expertise throughout the residential, commercial and rural property industry across South Wales. Our extensive local knowledge has allowed us to develop into one of Wales' leading practices of Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents, with staff providing over 100 years of combined experience, operating from prominent and stylish offices located in Cowbridge and Cardiff.

Our dedication to the highest standards of service remains a timeless commitment to each and every one of our clients, with our proactive nature, alongside our personal service we provide each and every client with a bespoke, tailor made service.

As Chartered Surveyors, we abide by the rules and regulations laid down by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) so you can be sure that the sale of your home is in very safe hands.

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Quality Service based on traditional values

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Residential Sales
Both financially and emotionally, home ownership is one of life's most meaningful investments.

However many times you have done it before and irrespective of the type of property involved, buying and selling can be fraught with difficulty. Our staff have a real depth of experience across a broad range of residential and rural property transactions. They know the opportunities and pitfalls and will sympathetically guide you through the process to help you get the best possible results with minimal stress.

As registered Chartered Surveyors Harris & Birt abides by the rules and regulations laid down by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) so you can be sure that the sale of your home is in safe hands.

Harris & Birt has experience in the sale of:

Town & Country Properties.

Period Homes.

Barn Conversions.

Development Sites.

Farms and Small Holdings.

Equestrian Properties.

New Build Homes.

Don't just take our word for it, see our testimonials tab to allow you a further insight to how we perform.
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Marketing Strategy
High quality property marketing is vital to achieving a sale in today's competitive market.

We offer imagination and innovation in our approach and firmly believe we add great value to your sale by ensuring that your home is seen by the right people, in the right place at the right time.

Working in partnership with you, we will ensure that your property is showcased correctly to appeal directly to suitable purchasers.

We offer our clients:

Exposure to leading property portals including Rightmove, Zoopla and Relocation Agent Network.

Professional Photography, EPC and Floorplans.

Eye catching sales particulars with high quality photography.

"Matterport 3D VR" walk-through property tours.

Highly visible "For Sale" board.

Prominent L.E.D window display in our modern, stylish showrooms in Cowbridge and Cardiff.

Access to our extensive database of waiting buyers.

Accompanied viewings six days a week.

Constructive feedback after EVERY viewing.

Professional, qualified and skilled negotiators working on your behalf.

Regular marketing updates.

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Buying with Harris & Birt

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Booking a viewing?

If you would like to view any of the properties on our website please contact us. The same applies if you would like us to value your home. Just visit our valuation page or call for further information.

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Process of Buying

Buying a property can always be a stressful process, however we are on hand to take the pressure off and make things as simple as possible. We aim to help you throughout the conveyancing process, as well as throughout your home buying journey from booking, viewing, helping you around the property, negotiation and sales process.

See below our steps towards buying your home;

1. Work out what you can afford.

2. Aim to get a mortgage or decision in principal before booking in viewings so that you know the level of property you can purchase.

3. Find the ideal property - research online to find properties you wish to view. It is always worth looking at numerous properties so that you can decide on your most important factors.

4. Get the most out of viewings where possible and take as long as you wish to see everything before making an offer.

5. Sales and negotiation process.

6. Conveyancing and legal aspects - choose wisely, always ask one of our team for recommendations.

7. Prepare for moving day - be as organised as possible and get everything ready and packed up in time so that you can get everything into the property and unpacked in no time. Again, please do not hesitate to contact our team with removal recommendations.

We aim to make the process as simple as possible and have so much local knowledge to impart, please do not hesitate to ask us however small you may think. We are always available to sit down in the office or on the phone to help you get moving as hastily as possible.

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ADDITIONAL SERVICES

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Surveys & Homebuyers Reports
We have a team of fully qualified Chartered Surveyors and RICS Registered Valuers offering a range of Valuation and Survey services across a variety of property types.

Further details of our Valuation and Survey products are listed below, but if you have any specific requests for unusual property valuations, then please contact us to discuss further with one of our highly experienced Chartered Surveyors.

We can provide:-

RICS Homebuyers Survey (Level 2 Homebuyers Survey).

Help to Buy Wales Valuations.

Residential Valuations.

Commercial Valuations.

Agricultural Valuations.

Medical Centre & Surgery Valuations.

Should you wish to make contact please call our team on: 02920 614411.
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Rural
With our longstanding and extensive knowledge of the rural property market in South Wales, we are well placed to provide specialist advice on farms, smallholdings, equestrian property and rural land. As well as the sale and letting of rural properties.

We also offer the following related services:-

Landlord and Tenant Matters.

Compensation Claims.

Digital Mapping.

Rural Planning and Diversification.

Renewable Energy Opportunities.

Rural Property and Valuation.

Telecommunications - including rent reviews and lease renewals.

Compulsory Purchase advice.

Easements, wayleaves and utility claims.
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Commercial
With our longstanding and extensive knowledge of the Commercial property market in South Wales, we are well placed to provide specialist advice on all aspects of rural, retail, industrial, office, leisure and medical.

We also offer the following related services:-

Strategic Investment Advice.

Advice on Residential and Commercial Development.

Rent Reviews and Lease Renewals.

Valuation Reports for all purposes.

Property Management.

Compulsory Purchase and Compensation.

Promotion of land with development potential.

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Experienced and friendly team

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Our Team

Our services are provided by people who combine entrepreneurial spirit, integrity and a commitment to providing the highest standards of client care.

We approach property agency in a practical manner and endeavour to understand our clients' specific needs whilst striving to deliver the highest possible sale price in a realistic time-frame.

Our team will give you focused professional advice and provide an exceptional level of client service to make your move as stress free as possible. We consider our greatest strength at Harris & Birt to be our team.

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Richard Harris BSc (Hons) MRICS- Managing Director

01446 771777 or 02920 614411
richard.harris@harrisbirt.co.uk

Richard is a Chartered Surveyor having graduated in 1998 from the University of Glamorgan with a First Class Honours Degree in Estate Management. Richard first joined Brinsons in 1999, before spending three years working for the Bermuda branch of Coldwell Banker, a leading U.S. property firm, as a valuation and property management surveyor. Richard returned to Brinsons in 2006 as a Director. In April 2020 he split his Brinsons partnership and now owns and manages Harris & Birt.
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David Lakin BA AssocRICS - Director

01446 771777
david.lakin@harrisbirt.co.uk

David attended Swansea University where he studied a BA in Business Management achieving a 2:1 degree. After graduating in May 2013, he joined Brinsons in Caerphilly as a Residential Sales Negotiator quickly progressing to become Manager at our Cardiff office before being appointed as Residential Sales & Lettings Manager and more recently Director. Born and brought up in the locality, David offers extensive local knowledge and property expertise to homeowners throughout the Vale of Glamorgan. David is an associate member of the RICS and Rent Smart Wales accredited. In his spare time he is a keen sportsman and enjoys rugby, as well being a member at Wenvoe Castle Golf Club.
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Marc Williams - Director

02920 614411

marc.williams@harrisbirt.co.uk

Bio coming soon
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Tommy Williams - Head of Sales

01446 771777
tommy.williams@harrisbirt.co.uk

Tommy joined the residential team in August 2023, having 10 years of experience in the property industry and has worked across Bristol, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Tommy will implement his knowledge and experience to continue meeting our customer service experience to the highest of standards. Tommy is a fluent Welsh speaker, and in his spare time, he likes interior design, keeping healthy and walking the Vale of Glamorgan coastline.
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David Birt FRICS - Consultant

01446 771777
david.birt@harrisbirt.co.uk

David comes from a property background with his father, uncle and brother all Chartered Surveyors. David started his property career as an articled pupil with highly respected Chartered Surveyors, Lucas & Madley based in Cardiff, and he became a partner with 8 offices across South Wales. Prudential Property Services bought Lucas & Madley in the late 1980's and David joined the regional board with nearly 200 offices across Wales and the South West. However he quickly realised the corporate estate agency was not the way to go, so resigned, and started up his own business in 1991 as David Birt & co in Cowbridge and is now delighted to merge with a well-respected partnership sharing the same values based on professionalism and client service, rather than corporate number crunching. David is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents.
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Stephanie Brookfield MNAEA - Senior Valuer

01446 771777
stephanie.brookfield@harrisbirt.co.uk

Stephanie was educated at Cowbridge Comprehensive School and worked in a number of customer facing roles within the hotel industry prior to joining Fairfax & Co as personal assistant to Allan Fairfax. Stephanie stayed with the practice when it joined the Harris & Birt family and in April 2022 she was promoted to Senior Sales Negotiator and Valuer in our Residential Sales department. Having grown up locally in St Hilary, Stephanie brings an abundance of local knowledge to her role and still resides in the Vale of Glamorgan.
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Harry Thomas MNAEA - Sales Negotiator

01446 771777
harry.thomas@harrisbirt.co.uk

Harry joined the Residential team in 2020 having graduated from Cardiff Metropolitan University with BA (Hons) in Business and Management. Harry previously attended Cowbridge Comprehensive School. He is currently vice chairman of his local Young Farmers Club, (Maendy YFC). Living locally in Pendoylan, Harry is keen to use his knowledge of the area to his advantage to help clients find their perfect property.
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Bethan Roberts - Sales Negotiator

02920 614411

bethan.roberts@harrisbirt.co.uk

Bethan joined our Residential Sales team in September 2021 and in November 2022 was promoted to a Sales Negotiator in our Cardiff branch. Bethan completed her education in Neath, Port Talbot before moving to Llantwit Major in 2016 and brings with her a wealth of administration and customer support experience. With her farming family connections it has helped her to gain more knowledge and understanding of the locality.
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Ellie Williams - Co-Ordinator

01446 771777

ellie.williams@harrisbirt.co.uk

Ellie joined the residential team in May 2023 after completing her education, firstly at Cowbridge Comprehensive School followed by Hartpury College and University where she completed her A levels. Having grown up and now residing in the Vale of Glamorgan, Ellie's knowledge of the area is excellent and Ellie is enjoying working in the property industry.
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Martine Harris MRICS FARLA - Head of Lettings

02920 614411

martine.harris@harrisbirt.co.uk

Martine joined our team in November 2021 as Head of Residential Lettings, having worked in the Lettings industry for 20 years and is looking to strengthen and further develop our department. Martine qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2008 after following the residential property pathway obtaining her RICS membership and awarded Fellowship to ARLA the same year. Martine is Rent Smart Wales accredited. In her spare time Martine enjoys reading, walking her dogs and spending time with family and friends.
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Clive Jenkins Bsc (Hons) MRICS - Assoc Director

02920 614411
clive.jenkins@harrisbirt.co.uk

Clive graduated in 1994 and qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1997, initially working client-side in leisure acquisition for Greenalls Pubs and residential development for McCarthy and Stone and Barratt Homes. Following his desire to work in private practice, Clive joined the firm in 2004 and has developed wide ranging traditional general practice, valuation, and survey expertise. His primary role is providing commercial and residential valuation advice to our corporate banking and public sector clients.
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Sally Jefferies MRICS - Commercial Estate Manager

01446 771777

sally.jefferies@harrisbirt.co.uk

Sally is a Chartered Surveyor who graduated from Trent Polytechnic/ Nottingham Trent University before spending two years as a graduate surveyor in Manchester prior to returning to her home region of South Wales as Regional Property Estates Manager, client side for Royal Mail Group Ltd for 29 years. After leaving Royal Mail Sally joined Ingram Evans Care Surveyors and Valuers in Cardiff as a Senior Residential Valuer for the past two years before joining the team in 2021. Sally spends her free time gardening, walking and golfing having recently joined Llanishen golf club.
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Jayne Street BSc MRICS - Senior Surveyor

01446 771777 or 02920 495630

jayne.street@harrisbirt.co.uk

Jayne is a Chartered Surveyor who joined the team in 2019 when Bute Surveyors merged with Harris & Birt. Jayne focuses on land compensation claims and has extensive experience in all areas of work covered by Bute Surveyors, including medical related property consultancy.
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Jodie Clayton BSc (Hons), MRICS - Senior Surveyor

02920 614411

jodie.clayton@harrisbirt.co.uk

Jodie attended the University of Glamorgan where she studied a degree in Property Management and Valuation. Graduating in 2003, Jodie qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2005. Having joined the team in October 2021, Jodie will now focus on commercial valuation work within the firm, specialising in valuations of medical facilities.
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Nick Iacono BSc MRICS - Senior Surveyor

02920 614411
nick.iacono@harrisbirt.co.uk

Bio coming soon
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Abigail Price BSc (Hons) - Surveyor

01446 771777
abi.price@harrisbirt.co.uk

Abbi was educated in Cowbridge attending Cowbridge Comprehensive School, before taking up a degree in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management from University of the West of England. Abbi grew up locally with the Vale of Glamorgan and has family farming roots. She joined our esteemed Residential team in September 2020 and is Rent Smart Wales qualified.
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Caroline Jefferies - Office Administrator

02920 614411

caroline.jefferies@harrisbirt.co.uk

Caroline is another longstanding staff member providing excellent administrative support to keep the office running smoothly.
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Judith McShane - Office Administrator

02920 614411

judith.mcshane@harrisbirt.co.uk

Judith has been with the firm for over 20 years and provides invaluable assistance in the day to day running of the office.

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We always appreciate great feedback

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Testimonials from our clients;

Testimonials from Sellers

Seller Testimonial

Good knowledge of the market

First class service from the start, good knowledge of the market, closest valuation to actual selling price (we had three valuations done), good objective feedback from every viewing. We felt that the team supported us through the process making it stress free and a fast outcome. Nothing was too much trouble for them to listen to and to resolve. Thank you for a smooth sale of our property
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Superb

"We have worked with Harris and Birt on several occasions, both as a buyer and a seller. They are a great team who are knowledgeable, discrete and professional. Nothing is too much trouble. In our opinion, the best agent in Cowbridge and the surrounding area for attention to detail, service and results."
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I would recommend them.

"David Lakin is a massive asset to Harris and Birt. He is intelligent, good socially and sensible with a sense of humour even in tricky situations. I believe he made the whole sale happen for which I am very grateful. I would recommend them. "
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Efficient service resulted in a sale

"We had tried unsuccessfully over a number of years to sell our house with other agents. However within a few of months of appointing Harris and Birt we were successful in selling our house."
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Very professional and gentlemanly

"David and his team were excellent. Very helpful nothing was too much trouble. We were given good advice and guided through this house selling system with the utmost care."
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Real partnership in selling our home.

"Huge sense of relief when we found Harris and Birt.. From start to finish we felt that David Birt just 'got' our property. He recognised we had put a great deal of love and attention into the property and it would appeal to a buyer looking for something apart from the norm. He gave us confidence to reflect this in the asking price and within the first viewings, secured a purchaser. Highly recommend. Susan"
Seller Testimonial

Great service

"We sold with the firm in October 2018. Having quite a unique property we worried it would take a while to sell. David Lakin and the team ensured we were marketed in every possible way and kept in touch regularly to keep us in the loop. We really felt that they went above and beyond to ensure our property sold swiftly to enable us to settle and apply for school places for our daughter in plenty of time. They were always happy to answer any queries we had and dealt professionally with us as through sale negotiations and beyond- even offering sound advice on the property we went on to buy, despite it not being marketed with them. We would highly recommend".
Seller Testimonial

Went the extra 10 miles!

"We had already tried two estate agents for the sale of our house without success before coming to Harris and Birt on the recommendation of a friend. Within a few days we were seeing a steady flow of interest from potential buyers who had realistic expectations and were genuinely interested in the property. We were delighted to finally agree the sale, The chain involved was extremely long, and as we approached the exchange date, a link in the chain unraveled which could have been disastrous. At this point David Lakin really made the difference by taking ownership and communicating with literally everyone involved to pull it all together.. Many, many thanks to him for his commitment to getting the result we wanted. Thank you to David Birt, whose local knowledge and customer care are just exceptional. The whole team really were friendly and knowledgeable and pulled together for us. Many thanks to you all."
Seller Testimonial

Our thanks go to both 'Davids'

Seller of Park Crescent, Pontyclun "Our thanks go to both 'Davids', Birt and Lakin. You could not have been more professional and helpful. Gill & I wish you every success in Harris & Birt."
Seller Testimonial

Would thoroughly recommend

Would thoroughly recommend (and have done) David Lakin to anyone. He's a delightful, enthusiastic young man and will go far. Many thanks for a brilliant job well done.
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We found Harris & Birt very proactive

The combination of the younger directors of the firm with the professionalism and experience of David Birt is viewed by ourselves as a winning formula. The new combination has in our view introduced improved marketing but maintained good old fashioned personalisation. We have no hesitation in recommending Harris and Birt to the vale of Glamorgan community. Peter and Tricia Emery.
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Extremely professional

Excellent service, extremely professional....highly recommended.
Seller Testimonial

I was very pleased

Hi David , many thanks to you and the girls for what you did in achieving the sale of 2,Pembroke Place, I was very pleased with all you you did to get the result.
Seller Testimonial

Thank you for your endless chasing

Hi both, I just wanted to say thank you for getting us to the end of this very long (and rather traumatic at times) house sale! Meant in the nicest possible way...I am looking forward to not having to speak to you again!! but I bet you are as relieved as I am! At some point I will look to buy again but I'm going to wait to see what Brexit does to the market and I need a while to recover from all this to be honest! Thank you for your endless chasing and updating. All the best and many thanks, Olivia
Seller Testimonial

Professional & helpful

We had a particularly difficult sale in Cowbridge with a range of issues but David Birt and David Lakin helped make it as painless as possible. Very experienced in property sale in the area with very good interpersonal skills. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a professional team
Seller Testimonial

Simply the best

Professional, courteous and friendly, kept me informed at all times. Harriet, David Lakin and David Birt all went above and beyond to ensure I received the very best service. BRILLIANT! Very happy customer! Excellent service and very professional staff - "simply the best"
Seller Testimonial

Stirling efforts in the sale of my properties

Although I have verbally thanked you for the Stirling efforts you have made in the sale of my properties in Llantwit Major, I think it is only right that I put it on record that your company and, more particularly, you have greatly exceed what can reasonably be expected from even the most respected Estate Agents.
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THANK YOU SAM!

THANK YOU SAM! :) Such a lovely personality and made the experience amazing. Belinda
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Wealth of experience

"David Birt's wealth of experience, calm manner and shrewd advice was greatly appreciated; many thanks for all his efforts on our behalf.
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excellent service

"Professional, efficient and friendly service from the team with particular mention of and thanks to Branch Manager, David Lakin, and Sales Negotiator, Stephanie Brookfield."
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Couldn't ask for anymore.

On the market November - completion February. Couldn't ask for anymore.
Seller Testimonial

friendly and professional

"Professional to deal with, from initial valuation right through to sale. Kept us informed of all developments and answered all questions effectively. Marketed property well. A really nice team to deal with - would not hesitate to use them again. "
Seller Testimonial

selling the house so quickly

On behalf of Susan, myself and the family, thank you for all your help and for selling the house so quickly.

Testimonials from Buyers

Buyer Testimonial

Excellent Estate Agent

"Excellent estate agent, would highly recommend. Couldn't do more for me when searching for a property to buy".
Buyer Testimonial

efficient, friendly and professional

"I found the team at Harris and Birt to be professional, friendly and efficient. "
Buyer Testimonial

Excellent service

"Excellent service and communication throughout."
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Impeccable service

"David Lakin and his team provided a brilliant service in regards to our purchase. From viewings through to offer and completion they were so helpful and I would highly recommend them, not just as an agent to buy through but for any property sales also and would look to use them in the future should we ever move."
Buyer Testimonial

They put in extra effort on exchange

Our buyer at Ty Gwyn, Llanblethian...."David Lakin & David Birt were excellent. They put in the extra effort on exchange day when there was a problem transferring money...."
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Our recent move to Boverton

"Our purchase went extremely well with no complications. Staff were friendly and efficient."
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The team are a rare breed of devoted agents

Our buyer at Beale Close..."I personally think every high street agent needs an Emily, as she clearly isn't afriad to come down on a human level and show empathy whilst doing her duty in getting issues resolved."

"The company are a rare breed of devoted agents that love houses and their customers. Keep up the good work! :) "
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House purchase

"A very professional service and warm and genial estate agents . There was quite a delay in buying our house because of the vendors and would have liked more frank conversations about timescales and issues holding up the sale. Other than that, we had a good experience buying through Harris and Birt and would go through them again. "
Buyer Testimonial

Very Helpful

"I bought my house with the help of Harris and Birt. They were very helpful in arranging viewings. I would imagine they get much more detailed reviews from sellers but for me, they didn't need to do much more. What they did do, they did well".