The Agents
Please note that the details on the web site have been prepared by and are the responsibility of the local agent who is trading as a novahomes.co.uk agent under licence. Novahomes.co.uk Limited take no responsibility for the details prepared by the individual agents nor for any actions that the individual agents might take. For the full details of each agent including their addresses and contact numbers please refer to the contact us page of the web site.
Brighouse and Halifax, Yorkshire
Home Sales
Opened May 2006
Agency Name - Gary Tyman (trading under licence as novahomes.co.uk)
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Husband and wife team Gary and Nicky Tyman are proud to be breaking the mould of traditional estate agents.
Nicky says "the general public’s perception of estate agents is that little work is done in exchange for a large fee. We are pleased to guarantee that Novahomes is different - a premium service at a budget cost". Nicky puts customer service at number 1 on her agenda and feels that too few companies offer a truly impressive service these days.
With 12 years experience in residential conveyancing, the last 6 of those managing conveyancing and customer care departments, Nicky is perfectly qualified to guide you smoothly through the house-selling process.
Gary’s background is similar but also with 8 years in estate agency and mortgage under-writing. "I'm passionate about property" says Gary "Not only will I find a buyer for your property at the right price, but I will also deliver a very personal service. Once I've carried out a detailed valuation, I work closely with my vendors to produce an appealing brochure, which showcases the most attractive elements of their property. It's important that my customers feel confident in the finished product".
The couple firmly believe that novahomes.co.uk is the future of estate agency.
Taunton, Somerset
Home Sales and Lettings
Opened 1st June 2006
Agency Name - Brian Derbyshire and Steve Blackmore (trading under licence as novahomes.co.uk)
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Brian has been an estate agent in Somerset for the last 15 years and has had extensive experience both as a Branch Manager and an Area Manager for both independent agencies and a larger corporate company. Brian lives in Taunton and, therefore, has good local knowledge to offer both buyers and sellers. He is a passionate Estate Agent who truly believes in the novahomes concept. Said Brian "at last we have a way to offer the public the service they expect but at a price they can afford, this is definitely the way Agency is going and I am truly delighted to be a part of it". Brian's passions outside of his career are attending the gym, going to movies and an interest in cars. He lives with his bulldog "Molly"!
Steve, who will be dealing with the office and administration side of the business, lives locally with his wife Sarah and daughter Amber. He has extensive experience in office management and IT and shares Brian's enthusiasm for the concept of novahomes.
Wellington, Somerset
Home Sales
Opened August 2006
Agency Name - Forward Financial Planning (trading under licence as novahomes.co.uk)
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Peter Fairclough has been in and around Estate Agency all his working life. Having started as a Junior Negotiator in a small family firm in Windsor he has managed other independent Estate Agency branches in the South East including working as a Departmental Manager for Knight Frank & Rutley. In 1990 he moved to the South-West and now lives in Wellington. Being on the door step he knows the area well and he believes that by offering a complete service to sellers and buyers alike, Novahomes can be a real force to be reckoned with at a fraction of the cost.
Bridgwater, Somerset
Home Sales
Opened March 1st 2007
Agency Name - Mark Wilson (trading under licence as novahomes.co.uk)
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Gilles Irwin has many years in estate agency, starting with a corporate agent when he left school as a Junior Negotiator before working his way up through the business within the Yeovil, Bridgwater and Taunton markets, then moving to an independent in the high street. Gilles also has experience as an Account Manager for clients throughout the South West. Gilles said "I decided to join Novahomes after dealing with Brian Derbyshire at the Taunton branch, his passion and enthusiasm meant he provided an excellent service. When the opportunity to start up in Bridgwater came along I couldn't wait to join and be part of the success for myself, I'm so excited to be offering this service to the Bridgwater market. With traditional values and high street premises a package to suit all can be tailored for, whilst making huge savings at the same time."
Having been born in Taunton and lived within the Somerset area Gilles has a good local knowledge that can be passed on to buyers and sellers alike. His interests outside of work consist of cycling, rugby and the love for classic cars.
Plymouth, Devon
Home Sales
Agency Name - Jim Rainbow (trading under licence as novahomes.co.uk)
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Since moving to Plymouth in 2002, James' wealth of knowledge and experience has been gained with several large corporate and independent estate agents in the region. Having established a successful sales career in London and the Home Counties since leaving college in the 1990's, he now lives locally with his wife and two young children.
James says "Having worked and managed at several local corporate and independent estate agents, I have always found that a good level of service is almost always inhibited by the red tape and corporate structure that engulfs the property industry today. Time and time again over the years I can recall (as well as numerous staff members) thinking along the lines of 'if only I could do it this way' or '...we just want to sell houses'. The novahomes concept was exactly the opportunity I was waiting for."
With novahomes.co.uk already successfully established across England in similarly sized cities and towns such as Exeter, Exmouth, Truro and Taunton, we see Plymouth as the ideal next step in the development and establishment of the brand. James agrees “The Service You Should Expect – For a Price You Didn’t - The first part of this slogan represents what, as a good estate agent, I have always endeavoured to achieve. With the amazingly low fee we can offer, the second part is the thing I can only offer with novahomes.”
Whiteley, Locks Heath, Warsash, Salisbury Green, Hampshire
Home Sales and Lettings
1st November 2009
Agency Name - Darren Lock (trading under licence as novahomes.co.uk)
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Darren's estate agency career started over 20 years ago, since then he has gained valuable experience in the Franchising Industry and in the Residential Property Investment world before joining Novahomes.co.uk.
It is Darren's belief that for many years, the customer has typically been underserved and overcharged by their agent when selling their home. His research shows that the seller of their home is looking for a much personalised one-to-one service when they are looking to move, someone who lives in and has an intimate knowledge of their local area that really understands their needs and seeks to look after the sale just as if they were selling their own home. With this in mind, Novahomes Southampton was launched to offer this much needed personal service to sellers and landlords alike at a fraction of the cost of a high street estate/letting agent.
We are currently recruiting self employed Sales and Letting agents for selected SO and PO post code area's, who have at least 1 years experience and want to earn two to three times their current salary.
For further information please email Darren Lock your detail using the 'click here to contact' prompt.
London, England
Home Sales
Agency Name - novahomes.co.uk London (trading under licence as novahomes.co.uk)
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We appreciate that there are those people who are looking to make a long distance move and are very flexible about where in the country they live. Typical search requests are for a special location, a character property, something that is unique, sea views, fresh air, a pretty village, open countryside, in fact something that is just that little bit different.
Here at novahomes we understand how difficult that can be and we also appreciate how frustrating it is trying to get a local agent to understand your needs.
Our novahomes London Office is not an office in London but a portfolio of properties that we feel would typically be held by a London agent offering special properties across the uk. To browse this selection simply visit www.novahomes.co.uk/london to see what is available, download full details, and obtain the contact information to book viewings.
Minehead and Williton, Somerset
Home Sales and Lettings
Opened 1st February 2008
Agency Name - Jackson Finance Partnership (trading under licence as novahomes.co.uk)
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David Peacock has had over 20 years experience in the financial services market. He has been in the Novahomes Parade Offices for 12 years as a Independant Financial Advisor dealing with Investments, mortgages etc so his knowledge encompasses a wide spectrum of experience.
With traditional values and the benefit of two main High Street positions in which to advertise properties (both with Building Society Agencies) we feel we can offer a really professional service whilst saving our clients money.
We have also just opened our residential lettings department which offers competitive fees for landlords whether they want us to fully manage their property or just find them a tenant,
We look forward to a very bright future in the property market offering both a professional and personal service.
Chard, Crewkerne, Ilminster, Martock, South Petherton, South Somerset, East Devon and West Dorset
Home Sales and Lettings
Spring 2006
Agency Name - Mark Savill and Jane Desforges (trading under licence as novahomes.co.uk)
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Mark Savill and Jane Desforges both have long careers in estate agency and
property. Mark graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Estate Management in 1986 spending 7 years in the public and commercial property world before entering the residential sector in 1994. In his time in estate agency he worked his way from up Sales Negotiator to Area Director with one of the UK's largest estate agency chains. He left to set up novahomes in 2006. Said Mark "property has always been my love but people are my passion. The sheer sense of satisfaction that comes from putting a chain together and then
seeing all those people move into their new homes is what this job is all
about." Jane Desforges has enjoyed 12 years in the industry managing offices that both sell houses as well as lettings and property management.
Jane is a stickler for service and is adamant that the cheapness of the fee
should in no way reflect the quality of the customer experience. "Many of
our buyers and sellers have told us that dealing with novahomes has been a
breath of fresh air. We are not aggressive sales people and we pride
ourselves on doing the best job possible to help buyers and sellers alike. We may not charge a lot of money but we are very good at getting people
moved.
Camborne, Cornwall
Home Sales
Opened March 2010
Agency Name - Alex Georghiades and John Mazzeo (trading under licence as novahomes.co.uk)
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With over 20 years experience, we are committed to providing a new style of estate agency, coupled with the best independent financial advice. The novahomes.co.uk team recognise the importance of providing a high level of professional service, whilst keeping pace with the latest technology, in order to provide effective marketing and frequent communication. So whether buying or selling, we are committed to meeting to your individual needs. We’ll help guide and support you through a smooth, stress free house move.
Exeter, Devon
Home Sales
Opened beginning of September 2006
Agency Name - David Brooks (trading under licence as novahomes.co.uk)
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Dominic and David have nearly 40 years estate agency between them. During that time they have seen good market conditions and the leaner times.
Dominic started in 1988; initially as a land buyer with a prominent National house builder in the South West before moving to residential estate agency. He gained valuable experience with some of the region's leading independent agencies. He said. "The true benefit of Novahomes is how it delivers massive savings by combining the power of the Internet with a network of real and experienced estate agents delivering a high level of support to buyers and sellers. I believe it to be the best of both worlds"
David began his Estate Agency career in 1976 in Gloucester before moving to Exeter 1998. Since then he has managed a number of branches for leading corporate Estate Agencies and gained the accolade of most improved branch in the UK. He became disillusioned with the level of service corporate agency was able to offer and joined Novahomes Exeter as co director. He said. "During my career I have managed many branches of Corporate Estate Agencies and their attitude of one size fits all often leaves house sellers and buyers with poor service. The opportunity to join an agency with the power of a national chain but the personal attention of an independent is very attractive."
Yeovil, Somerset
Home Sales
Opened 1st June 2006
Agency Name - Lesley Chard (trading under licence as novahomes.co.uk)
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Lesley Chard and her team.
Lesley Chard is a career estate agent having worked in the business for over 13 years. She was one of a team that opened a brand new office in Yeovil some years ago and now she is back to do it all over again!
Lesley joined estate agency as a coordinator and worked her way up to Sales Negotiator, Senior Negotiator and finally Branch Manager of an office that achieved their best ever year under her management. She has also spent time in the corporate sector of estate agency. All this means that there is not an area of estate agency that Lesley is not fully experienced in. Lesley's husband, Rob, will also be a key part of the business and together they make a formidable team.
Said Lesley "I believe that novahomes.co.uk is the way forward - it enables you to sell your home for a fraction of the cost, as there are no unnecessary overheads. I love my job and believe passionately in good old fashioned service which is often missing in many estate agents these days. I look forward to hearing from you so I can let you know how much you can save and the good service I can provide".
Exmouth, Devon
Home Sales
Opened 31st March 2006
Agency Name - Mark Salter (trading under licence as novahomes.co.uk)
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Mark started his agency career in 1996 as a Junior Negotiator in an East Devon Market town before becoming Negotiator then Senior Negotiator within the same family owned firm. Mark then joined a larger independently owned firm in the same town as Senior Negotiator before leaving for the Midlands in 2002 and successfully managed 2 estate agency offices. With his heart still in Devon, Mark returned in 2003 being reinstated within the company he left in their Exeter City Centre office. Mark has since Managed 2 further East Devon branches before taking the big step towards becoming his own boss!
Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset
Home Sales and Lettings
Opening 1st May 2008
Agency Name - Colin Pearce (trading under licence as novahomes.co.uk)
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Colin & Helen Pearce established a specialist village and country estate agents in 2002. The business has flourished with its unique branding and high levels of customer service. Colin says "we were looking to expand our business into nearby Burnham on Sea and Highbridge and, impressed with the rapid expansion of Novahomes.co.uk throughout the Southwest, were convinced that the Novahomes business model was for us. We have seen the development of the web as a vehicle for residential sales and are convinced that customers will appreciate the low fees we can offer without high street offices to pay for. They also know they are dealing with an experience local agent with a reputation for honesty and integrity" We are also supported by the latest member of the team, Michael Applegate, who has more that 40 years experience in the local market.