What cohabiting couples need to check before buying a property together
Friday, February 27, 2026
Buying a property with your partner marks an exciting milestone in the relationship but it’s important to lead with logic, not just love. It’s one of the biggest investments you’ll make, both financially and emotionally, so...
What to avoid when buying a property for the first time
Thursday, February 5, 2026
For many first-time buyers, purchasing a home is unfamiliar territory. The process comes with big decisions, competing priorities, and plenty of pressure to “get it right.” Without a clear understanding of what should guide those...
As we look towards 2026, it seems the property market is moving into a more balanced, considered phase. While regional nuances remain important, common themes of confidence, affordability and realism run through our Members’ predictions,...
Finding the right commuter property is about more than just the journey to work. From lifestyle and budget to future growth and hybrid working needs, there are several factors to consider before making a move.
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Whether you’re moving to a nearby town or across the country, here are some important factors for you to consider to help make your move as smooth as possible:
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Relocating involves more...
Period properties are rich in character and architectural charm – every cornice, fireplace and timber beam tells a story. While modern homes offer sleek simplicity, characterful properties bring history to life. If you are...
5 most common home survey problems and what to do next
Friday, January 9, 2026
If you’re buying a house, commissioning a home survey is one of the most important steps you can take. Yet many buyers still skip it, assuming it’s an unnecessary cost. In reality, failing to get a property survey can lead to...
Residence magazine
Welcome to the winter edition of Residence. In this issue, we bring you a blend of stories and properties designed to warm the colder months and invite you to slow down and embrace comfort.
We’re proud to...
The team at Phillip Martin have been second to none in both the letting and sale of our property. Communication has been superb throughout and advice thoughtful and constructive. They listened with care and guided us through the process with a friendly approach. We would highly recommend. A particular mention to the professionalism and warmth of both Holly and Aaron.
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Great service start to finish from everyone I dealt with. Calls always returned, regular updates along the way. Elowen in particular went the extra mile helping to find an independent removal company when mine could not make the revised date. Very friendly & professional I really feel they helped keep everything moving.
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James and his team handled a complex sale (house and adjacent land owned by a third party) with great professionalism and innovation and determination to secure our sale. He was also cognisant of our time scales in that we had not secured an onward purchase or rental property. James is an extremely approachable agent who always worked with us to successfully achieve our goals and certainly went ‘the extra mile’ when required. We cannot recommend him highly enough.
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"We were so pleased with all the correspondence with Phillip Martin and you all certainly delivered a very professional and friendly service. We would particularly like to thank you for all your personal correspondence. It went above and beyond and we are truly grateful. As I mentioned before we have only ever bought two houses and they were both through Phillip Martin. We will certainly use you guys in the future!"
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Very efficient and personable service helped us find a perfect place. Trustworthy and effective. Thank you.
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I recently sold a property through Philip Martin. The agent used throughout was Sean. He was knowledgeable & well informed and happy to answer any questions or queries. Then as we negotiated on the sale and proceeded through to completion he was always very quick and precise in communicating any updates. Highly recommended.
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