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British Property Awards Gold Winner 2024

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About Us

It speaks volumes that Luscombe Maye has been established since 1873. Since R.H Luscombe & Sons laid the foundations to the business nearly 150 years ago, neither the property market nor Luscombe Maye has stood still. What was first established as agricultural auctioneers, land and estate agents is now a thriving business operating across sales, lettings and professional services. Fully committed to providing our clients the highest possible levels of service, we have developed a strong reputation and a highly successful brand.

With a comprehensive network of offices across the West Country, our team is fundamental to everything we do. We pride ourselves on retaining the best estate and letting agents, chartered surveyors, valuers, land agents and planning consultants in the area. Our experienced professionals have an unrivalled knowledge of property and land, benefitting from being able to draw on the additional knowledge from the specialist divisions within the firm when working with our clients.

Luscombe Maye also has deep-rooted connections throughout the wider areas of Devon, Dorset and Cornwall. This love, association and knowledge of the area in which we operate is invaluable and we believe it is this fundamental principle, together with the strong interpersonal and professional skills of the individuals in our business, which set us apart.

From field to farm, waterside, country and town we are motivated to constantly exceed expectations and thrive on partnering people with property.

THINKING OF SELLING OR LETTING?

Find out how we can sell or let your property and achieve the best price for your home. Call Alexandra, Denise, Éla or Antonia in our Yealmpton office for your FREE MARKET APPRAISAL.

10 reasons why people choose Luscombe Maye:

· We have a first-class commitment to our clients' best interests

· We keep our clients informed throughout

· We offer very good value for money

· We have the best office network in South Devon

· We offer a wide range of internet coverage through major property search engines and social media.

· We sell a lifestyle to buyers as well as the property, utilising our superb local knowledge

· We achieve the best possible price for your property

· Our presentation is excellent and includes top class professional photography

· We offer the widest possible exposure to buyers

· We maximise viewing opportunities and target the right buyers for your home

· Our sales progression is diligent and focussed on achieving the best possible outcome to suit your needs

· We successfully sell by private treaty, at auction and tender

OPENING TIMES

Please call us on 01752 880044 during normal working hours and we will be delighted to talk you through any of our properties.

Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm

Saturday 9am-1pm (Out of hours appointments available)

Sunday and out of hours appointments available
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We have one of the highest Google ratings for customer service with over 150 five-star reviews and it is a great pleasure for us to have had this recognised at the British Property Awards for three years in a row!

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The Selling Process

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Preparation

Preparing your property correctly can make a big difference to the final selling price and the speed of sale.

- Tidy the lawn and garden, try to make it look as large as possible.

- Make sure the front door and any path/driveway are immaculate, as first impressions count.

- Clear away any clutter and if possible store some things off-site. Make the rooms look as large and light as possible.

- De-personalise by removing items such as most family photos and 'nick-nacks'.

- Choose the correct lighting for each space. This can improve the mood of the rooms.

- Organise rooms so that their purpose can be seen clearly

- Carpets and windows should be cleaned, surfaces dusted.

- Air the property by opening windows and perhaps purchase a few air fresheners.

- Remember, some buyers may not appreciate pets.

- Complete any outstanding DIY jobs.

- If any of the rooms have very bright colours or carpets, you might neutralise them.

- If your bathroom or kitchen looks tired then you might re-paint the doors, ceiling and walls, clean or re-grout any tiled areas that are going black.
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Asking Price

To sell your property, the asking price is critical in attracting potential buyers.

Too low and you could lose thousands of pounds, too high and nobody comes to view. Luscombe Maye have the experience and expertise to advise you.
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EPCs

All properties coming on to the market require an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate). These are valid for ten years and stay with the property so, if you have bought the property or have marketed your home within that timeframe, the EPC should still apply, unless works have been carried out to the property which might make a difference to the rating. We can discuss this with you prior to marketing.
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Marketing

With Luscombe Maye your property will receive comprehensive marketing on the internet, in the press and high profile magazines and through our South Hams offices.

We will undertake accompanied viewings and provide feedback.
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Offers

When an offer is made we will inform you as soon as we can by telephone and by letter. We will discuss with you the purchasers' position and expectations so that you have enough information to make the right decision. We aim to get you the best possible price from the best purchaser.
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Sale Agreed or Under Offer

When you see this outside your property it means that you have agreed to sell your property to a purchaser at an agreed price and that solicitors have been instructed.
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Surveys

Once an offer has been accepted and solicitors instructed, you know that the buyer is serious, as they have to start paying out money. The types of survey that may be asked for vary from a simple mortgage valuation, to a homebuyer's survey, to a full building survey.
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Exchange of Contracts

This is when all enquiries have been raised and answered, all searches (if needed) are in and the mortgage has been agreed. The purchaser will also have provided the deposit, which will be held by the solicitors until completion. Both parties will have signed the contracts and they will be exchanged. At this point the completion date is agreed, and if the purchaser pulls out then there is a penalty which will be paid to the vendor as compensation for costs incurred etc. This rarely happens and generally once contracts have exchanged everyone can breathe a sigh of relief!
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Completion

Now the deal is finally sealed. On completion the money is transferred and the new owners can start moving in. The time taken from exchange to completion varies greatly. Usually there is at least a week between them to allow time to organise removals and obtain the money from the mortgage company etc.
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Possible Costs

Selling costs include cleaning, decorating, storage costs, EPC and solicitor's fees, estate agent's fees, conveyancing fees and any removal costs. Buying costs include stamp duty, survey fees, conveyancing and removal costs.
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Moving Out, Moving In

At the appointed hour, Luscombe Maye will be instructed by the vendors' solicitor that we are allowed to release the keys, which can then be picked up by the purchaser, and everyone can move into their new home!

Please contact your local Luscombe Maye office when you are ready to begin your move, and move with us.

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What We Can Offer

No property is too small nor too large for Luscombe Maye Estate Agents. We readily handle the sale of all types of properties from apartments and cottages to family homes and country houses and farms across the whole of the area covered by our seven strategically located offices. If you live in the South Hams then we have an office near you. We use the latest technology to help us with bespoke software, linking our offices so that information about buyers and sellers is readily available throughout the firm. But we are experienced enough to know that there is no substitute for good old-fashioned methods of communication, which is why we take the trouble to speak to our buyers and sellers on the telephone as well as sending emails and texts to them. This business is, after all, all about people as much as property.

As no two properties are the same, we plan a specific marketing campaign for each client and we tailor the sales particulars to highlight the unique selling points of each individual home. We are members of the National Association of Estate Agents, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and The Property Ombudsman, and are bound by their strict codes of conduct and ethical behaviour so you know that with Luscombe Maye you are with an agent you can trust.

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Our Yealmpton Office Team

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Meet our very experienced local sales team at our Yealmpton Office who are driven on customer service and have over 150 five-star Google reviews from their customers. We have received the coveted British Property Awards Gold award for customer service in 2022 and 2023.

We work in conjunction with our London Mayfair office.

Telephone: 01752 880100

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Alexandra Whitell

Senior Branch Manager

Alexandra first began her extensive Estate Agency management career in 2013 working within the South Hams and Plymouth area. She was born and raised locally, going to school at St Dunstans Abbey, Plymouth College and Ivybridge Community College. Alexandra's drive and determination have allowed her to progress her career as a manager and lead successful businesses in the South Hams. This, combined with her high regard for customer service, has enabled her to springboard her career, having been featured as a rising star in publications such as London Property South. In her spare time she enjoys Showing her horse, beach walks and hiking with her dog Cracker.
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Denise Hendry

Senior Sales Negotiator
With a background in estate agency which started in 1995, Denise has worked in the Yealmpton branch of Luscombe Maye since 2008 and previously with local agent Bettisons, working in both the Yealmpton and Plymouth offices. With the combined benefit of living and working in Yealmpton, Denise has a wide and varied knowledge of both the property market and the locality, which is particularly important to buyers wishing to move into the area.
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É la Whitchurch-Coombes

Senior Sales Negotiator
Éla has always been passionate about working with people, providing a high level of quality service, and has a superb track record as an estate agent in different areas of the South Hams, whilst enjoying a career in the area where she was brought up. Éla was educated locally, having attended both Holbeton Primary School and Ivybridge Community College, whilst in her spare time Éla enjoys keeping active, going for walks with her dog Rosie and spending time with family and friends.
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Antonia Page BSc(Hons) CPEA

Senior Sales Negotiator
Antonia started her first job in residential Estate Agency in 1999, originally as a Junior Negotiator before working her way up to Branch Administrator in a very busy independent agent in Kent, where she studied for an NVQ in Estate Agency Practice and subsequently took her exams to qualify for a Certificate of Practice in Estate Agency. Wanting a new challenge, she eventually moved to Savills where she managed the administration and marketing for a branch on the outskirts of London. After moving to Devon with her family to escape the rat race, Antonia returned to agency with Luscombe Maye as a Senior Sales Negotiator in 2017.
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Daniel Butterworth

Head of Country & Waterside Department
Daniel was born and brought up in the area and has spent the last 12 years working at the top end of the market throughout the South Hams. Now heading up our Country & Waterside Department, he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to those specialist high net worth properties both along our glorious coastline and inland. In his spare time, Daniel enjoys spending time with his young family and tinkering with motorbikes.
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Matthew Jenvey

Associate Director
Matthew has gained 30 years' experience in the property industry working for a high quality independent estate agent and most recently as a Regional Director for a large estate agency. Matthew has a reputation for putting his customers at the heart of his business and genuinely supporting and guiding homeowners through what can often be a stressful transaction. Matthew is passionate about canoeing and enjoys exploring the wonderful countryside that we are so fortunate to have on our doorstep.
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Jason Hooper

Associate Director
Jason joined the management team in 2014 and is a very experienced local agent with over 36 years of agency experience. Jason is a former Main Board Director and Regional Director for a large chain of Estate Agents, and past Chairman of the Plymouth Area Surveyors' and Estate Agents' Association. He is responsible for the training and professional development function for the firm.
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Kirsty Stephens - London Mayfair Office

Manager, Communications and Member Engagement
Kirsty has been with Mayfair Office for over 12 years. In that time, she has developed key contacts with the press as well as a great nose for important property stories. Kirsty has also been leading the charge in developing property marketing on social media. These channels are rapidly changing how property is marketed, and Mayfair is ahead of the curve. In her expanded role, Kirsty oversees member services and office operations, as well as implementation and training for Mayfair's extensive tools and services.
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Nick Churton, MNAEA, CIPS - London Mayfair Office

Consultant
Nick Churton has been immersed in the residential property market for over fifty years. Following a successful career in estate agency, where he was connected with some of the industry's leading names, he fulfilled an ambition to provide a clear and effective media and marketing lead within the residential property sector in the UK and overseas, founding Mayfair Office and Mayfair International Realty. Today, he serves as a consultant and brand ambassador for the organisation.
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Susan Hawkins - London Mayfair Office

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Susan is one of the leading property advertising and PR specialists working in the UK and is a popular and respected source of information, opinion and material for journalists working within this medium. Many years spent handling clients' advertising and editorial needs have given her a unique insight and a valuable skillset for clients.

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Testimonials matter to us

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To both buyers and sellers alike - it is great to know we are doing a good job, but better still to be told so and thanked for it!

We have over 150 five star Google reviews from our customers!

Here are some recent comments from both sellers and buyers...

Testimonials from Sellers

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Absolutely amazing

Absolutely amazing helped me so much even when I ran out of boxes they helped get some together for me .Fantastic care from all the staff thank you.
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Professional and knowledgeable in all aspects

I can't recommend Luscombe may highly enough Ali and her team were excellent in every stage of the sale of my cottage nothing was to much trouble they were professional and knowledgeable in all aspects for selling my property and got a great result where other estate agents failed excellent estate agent will definitely use again and I highly recommend them. I would like to mention Ela who was outstanding with the negotiations between myself and my buyers making the whole progress for the sale run smoothly. great service thank you Ali and the team.
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Helped ensure the process stayed on track

Dealing with Luscombe Maye has been an excellent customer experience. from the out set they were friendly yet professional. The brochure details were well put together with exceptional photography. In the end the house sale was quite protracted but they were patient and helped ensure the process stayed on track keeping all parties involved and communicated clearly. I would highly recommend them
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The team... worked in unison

Many thanks to Luscombe Maye for their excellent work in helping us achieve a successful sale of a much loved family home.
The all female team did a great job in promoting a challenging, niche property. They all had excellent property knowledge and were totally familiar with the locale. They were undaunted by our decision in changing tack and opting for an online auction and dealt effectively with all difficult queries they encountered. They gave good advice and honoured their fee.

Everyone in the team was aware of all the details and worked in unison. They were prompt, professional and gave a personal service despite having many properties on their books.

We would have no hesitation in recommending them.
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Cannot fault the effort

From start to finish we had a great experience- Jo was very informative on our first meeting. For the rest of our time using Luscombe Maye we cannot fault the effort Jo and the team put into keeping us up to date and making the sale if out property a positive experience. Thank you, will definitely recommend to anyone in the future.
Seller Testimonial

Really good communicators

Excellent service, very pleased.
Denise and Antonia are really good communicators.

Joanna's advice and experience was extremely good and helped gain us trusted buyers and a quick sale.
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First class estate agency

Professional and thorough service from the start, sold our house on 2nd viewing. Dealt with any issues throughout in a calm, genuine, confident, no nonsense and reassuring way. Very impressed and will use again. First class Estate Agency.
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Calm, helpful and professional

Luscombe and Maye were extremely helpful in the process of selling our home in Yealmpton. The last year has been difficult with people promising to buy and then pulling out before exchanging contracts in a volatile housing market. The staff at Luscombe and Maye remained calm, helpful and professional throughout the entire process and we are very grateful to them.

Testimonials from Buyers

Buyer Testimonial

Supportive, communicative and worked so hard

We recently purchased our first home through Luscombe Maye in Yealmpton, the whole team were fantastic from start to finish. Our purchase was testing at times, but the Luscombe Maye team were so supportive, communicative, and worked so hard to keep the purchase moving for us. We honestly can't thank them enough, and are so happy in our new home!
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Excellent communication

We recently purchased our new family home through Luscombe Maye. The whole process was made significantly easier by the excellent staff and especially Antonia and Denise. Our particular transaction was quite tricky at times but Luscombe Maye helped to get the deal over the line by chasing solicitors and maintaining excellent communication between ourselves and the Vendor. We can wholeheartedly recommend Luscombe Maye to anyone buying or selling property within the South Hams as they are a pleasure to deal with and provide an exceptional service.
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Very happy with the experience

We recently purchased our first house through Luscombe Maye. They were really helpful in keeping the process on track and were always available to answer any questions we had. Very happy with the experience.
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Very proactive!

I found the whole team at the Yealmpton very professional and friendly plus they were very helpful. Before viewing any properties they sent all the information they could with full disclosure and they made it their business to find out exactly what type of property I was looking for. In fact so much so that the house I have ended up purchasing was one I had discounted initially but was persuaded to view.
I would highly recommend Luscombe Maye at Yealmpton and would certainly use them for the sale of any property as they are very proactive!

Well done guys and girls!
Buyer Testimonial

Very proactive in progressing the transaction

We purchased a house through Luscombe Maye in Yealmpton recently. It was a long distance cross country move for us so it was important that communication was good.
Throughout the process Joanna was excellent, very proactive in progressing the transaction.

We were always kept up to date with what was happening in the chain.

Would certainly recommend Luscombe Maye.

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