Since 1988 the reputation of Downer & Co has been built on our passion for the business. We are a completely independent, highly regarded and well established firm of Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents – professionally trained and qualified and only satisfied with the highest levels of advice and conduct.
It is important to every one of us that we provide an unparalleled level of enthusiastic and professional service and that we continue to offer you objective and realistic advice on every aspect of residential property. At Downer & Co we regard it as a personal challenge to look after your best interests at all times and close communication with our customers is an absolute priority.
We are well aware of the shortcomings associated with our profession, and go out of our way to be helpful. It is with our people, however, that you will see the biggest difference. They are true, thoughtful professionals.
To arrange an honest and realistic market appraisal of your property, without obligation, or to speak to us about any aspect of property buying, selling, renting, management or investment, please
There’s not much we don’t know about property. And even less we can’t help you with. If you are thinking of buying, selling, renting, letting or investing in property, please
Local Solicitors rely on Downer & Co to provide probate valuations for their clients
We are extremely well placed to advise on development potential, land values, joint ventures, construction principles and financing options
If you are building houses or flats with a view to selling, you may want to speak to a specialist. We have a huge amount of actual experience and thoroughly understand the development process. We can advise on the most saleable floor plans, create brochures and marketing materials, staff Show Suites and conduct the entire marketing process
We will help you to analyse yields and costs to assist you in optimising the potential of your purchase
We are unashamedly proud of our negotiating skills – which only 28 years’ experience can create
We are happy to guide our Vendors on the contents and recommendations made in structural and homebuyers reports
Buying, selling, renting or letting out your property can be stressful. We will do our utmost to relieve you of any stress but occasionally other events might be going on in your life at the same time which will make the process harder for you eg divorce, a job move, illness etc. We are always here, happy to listen and help if we can and there is always a hot cuppa, a friendly face and a broad shoulder
If you would like to have a chat with one of our negotiators to see if you should be selling now, or hang on until the spring, then do give us a call. As always the best time to move is when it suits your family.
Fraser was very calming when they chain appeared to be going wrong. Thank you for helping us stay sane through the process and helping us get our lovely new home.
Many thanks for my copy of the tenancy agreement and the invoice for your services. I have been pleased with the professionalism of your team and the services provided to me.
Today the plumber came out to have a look at our boiler. I wanted to inform you that the plumber commented on how ‘brilliant’ Downer were as a company and that they will always do their best to help you out’ – both of which I couldn’t agree more! You are always very professional, empathetic and friendly and you also always get whatever it is sorted!
I have been using downer to manage my properties since 1989 – thats a long time. I have used other agents but in the long run Downer always comes up trumps. They are good at the paperwork and deal with queries from tenants quickly. I always get a call from the lady who does the inspections keeping me up to date on the maintenance. A well organised firm.
Thames Vale Properties Ltd
I bought the property from Downer and Company in October 2009, when I decided to sell I came back to Downers who sold it within three months. I would certainly recommend this company with a special mention to Stuart and Fraser for their help!
Having tried to sell a property for 9 months with a competitor only to be let down on 2 occasions, I switched to Downer & Co and managed to sell within 6 weeks. Stuart was excellent and kept pushing the house to sell it. Fraser was brilliant and kept me informed regarding slow solicitors etc. Definitely would recommend and use again (if we decide to move again!)
We went with Downers because my daughter and her partner purchased a house through them and Leo was a brilliant Negotiator. We just wanted to say a big thank you for making the whole process so easy going.
We were extremely impressed with the way downer sold our property for us . we felt they went that extra mile encouraging people to come and view with an excellent description and photos and also a wealth of experience about the area ie schools which were in catchment and parking etc and anything they didn’t know for example who cut the shared hedge at the front of the property – they asked us, so they were correctly informed before speaking to any one viewing which fills prospective buyers full of confidence and we felt showed professionalism. They found us a good buyer and I trusted there experience and advise which proved invaluable and helped the whole process run smoothly from start to finish within 5 months. Stuart also was very pro active helping us secure the sale on the property we wanted to buy- he contacted the agent involved and did his absolute best to help secure the house we wanted to buy which then enabled us to sell ours making all the pieces of our move fit together and then we were able to progress . Frasier was also brilliant at keeping us informed with how things were going and again was extremely professional and pleasant to work with. These guys are brilliant and know there jobs inside out- I highly recommend them as having used two different agents locally in the past Downer are simply the best!
