Town & Country Southern
5/5, 510 reviews
99% recommended
97% sales valuation accuracy
99% sales fee satisfaction
96% lettings valuation accuracy
98% lettings fee satisfaction
Town & Country Southern are sales agents, covering Southern Hampshire and West Sussex. Our primary office is based in Drayton, Hampshire we cover the City of Portsmouth and the surrounding area. Working alongside our sister company Fine & Country, we have the facilities available to assist sellers, landlords, buyers and tenants by ... show more Town & Country Southern are sales agents, covering Southern Hampshire and West Sussex. Our primary office is based in Drayton, Hampshire we cover the City of Portsmouth and the surrounding area. Working alongside our sister company Fine & Country, we have the facilities available to assist sellers, landlords, buyers and tenants by utilising their marketing suite at the Emsworth Office, covering a wide geographical area. Whether you are a seller or purchaser, a tenant or a landlord, 'Town & Country Southern will aim make the whole experience as stress free as possible'.

Having highly qualified individuals, our staff are Associates of The Guild Of Professional Estate Agents (AGPEA), they are able to negotiate the best price on your behalf and chase the sales through to a successful conclusion. Having a comprehensive marketing and advertising strategy, with regular feedback and all viewings accompanied, as well as regular reviews, when we discuss the saleability of your property and other matters which may help to improve its saleability. Having regular mailshots to potential buyers, eye catching property particulars, coverage through media websites and free market appraisals.

Our philosophy is to achieve the best possible price for your property, whether it be for sale or letting in the time period you require.

Having our primary office in a prominent high street location, covering Southsea, Portsmouth, Cosham, Drayton, Southern Hampshire and West Sussex. As the only members of the Guild of Professional Estate Agents (GPEA) in Portsmouth, we are delighted to be able to market our portfolio of properties through the Guild's website, a high quality Regional magazine and via the Associated Park Lane, London Office. Thus providing an increased coverage and complimenting our already vast marketing strategy.

If you are looking for a professional, honest estate/letting agent, then please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy for one of our property consultants to discuss your marketing requirements.

Residential Lettings

If you are a Landlord with a property to let or you are reviewing your management options, why not talk to us, free of charge, in order to obtain and honest appraisal for the best way to utilise your investment. Our marketing strategy includes, colour sales particulars with internal images, accompanied viewings by experienced, mature reliable staff, regular local advertising, property matching with prospective tenants, distinctive and eye catching To-Let boards and regional wide marketing coverage. We subscribe to the major property websites and are members of the Ombudsman Scheme for Lettings Agents (OEA), Tenant's Deposit Release Scheme (TDS). Your property will be in good hands.

Whether you are a landlord, tenant, seller or buyer, to benefit from excellent service, please contact your local office.

Professional Staff

Our staff have an excellent local knowledge and experience, our Director, Colin Shairp, has been an Estate Agent and Letting Agent in the area since 1985 and was (2007 - 2011) the Chairman of the NAEA Solent Region, he sat on the Board at the NAEA from June 2015 May 2017, he is an Associate of the GPEA. If you would like to deal with friendly, forward thinking and reliable staff, we would be delighted to help you through all stages of the moving process. We are committed to making, what is considered to be one of the most stressful transactions, easier and less time consuming for you.

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2nd Aug 2024
reviewed by 'Jack & Terry'
“We were selling a niche property. 4 stories, Victorian end of terrace, 2 listed in a conservation area with on street permit ......”
9th Jul 2024
reviewed by 'Gail'
“I can't recommend Claire and her colleagues enough throughout our selling process. They sold the house very quickly after arranging ......”
4th Jul 2024
reviewed by 'Kim & George'
“Claire and her colleagues, from the evening of viewing the property, to exchange of contracts made the whole process of ......”
14th Jun 2024
reviewed by 'Debra Kocziban'
“Town and Country have been excellent throughout, especially during a difficult time in the market. Their marketing was proactive and ......”
12th Jun 2024
reviewed by 'gary bartlett'
“The service we received from the whole team has been fantastic Kept us updated the whole time always willing to ......”
12th Jun 2024
reviewed by 'Ellis Raddon'
“The team were so friendly and helpful, we mainly dealt with Claire and Marcus and it was a pleasure. As ......”
Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 97% 99% £28,100 £975,000
Lettings 96% 98% £575 £3,950
Review statistics
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47 0 44 1 234 1 171 1 11 0
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Address

141 Havant Road
Drayton,Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 2AA
023 9327 7288

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 08:45 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 08:45 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 08:45 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 08:45 - 19:00
  • Friday: 08:45 - 19:00
  • Saturday: 08:45 - 16:00
  • Sunday: Closed
Services offered
  • Sales
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  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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Oct 26,2015
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Claire was outstanding from beginning to end of a slightly difficult and long drawn out sale which had a short chain below it.. She stayed the course in supporting us and cajoled and pressed solicitors and estate agents alike to bring the sale to a ...
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Very equitable and well earned
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Oct 26, 2015
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I am delighted that we were able to progress this transaction, it had its ups and downs but the final goal was always in sight. It not all about finding a buyer, sometimes the job just starts there! ...

“Excellent service from Town & Country Southern.Special Thanks to Claire ......”

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By: 'Krystian'
Oct 23,2015
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Excellent service from Town & Country Southern. Special Thanks to Claire Ray for involvement,and help through all process. Very professional service from begging to the end. Many Thanks!!!...
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Oct 17,2015
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From day one Hillary and Claire have been extremely helpful and very pro active in chasing up everyone in the chain. They pulled out all the stops to facilitate a date to exchange contracts for my buyers, only to be let down when my buyers ...
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Very happy with the quote I was given from Colin.
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Oct 26, 2015
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As an agent, we are in the firing line when things don't go to plan, I am delighted that the team stuck to the challenge and progressed the transaction through. I wish all agents had the drive, desire and ability my team have shown in this instance. ...

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Oct 16,2015
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Oct 16,2015
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We bought our first property and that was a stress free and really enjoyable experience. A special thank you to Albert. I recommend Town and Country for their professionalism and friendliness....
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We always feel everything is under control when dealing with Hilary and Claire. They are both very professional and competent and communicate well when needed....
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Sep 26,2015
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Sep 26,2015
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Claire did a fantastic job in getting things done and making the transaction relatively stress free and timely. She was dealing with a seller who needed his hand held and she was well up to the task. She promoted the property with just the right ...
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Sep 14,2015
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By: 'Mark'
Sep 14,2015
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I put my property on the market through fine and country I saw Claire who has helped my from the start very professional Caring she has been an absolute delite to work with fine and country drayton are lucky to have her working for them...
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Sep 01,2015
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By: 'Louise'
Sep 01,2015
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We brought and sold via Town and Country Southern and recieved an excellent service throughout. Staff were exceptionally professional and managed the sale and purchase to ensure that the chain was upheld and all issues resolved along the way. I cannot fault the service that ...
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“I was very satisfied with Town & Country. The initial meeting ......”

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Aug 25,2015
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By: 'Andrew'
Aug 25,2015
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I was very satisfied with Town & Country. The initial meeting was very good and gave me a lot of confidence in that they were the right Estate Agents to use. They were very proactive in advertising the property and in trying to find a buyer. ...
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I was satisfied with the fees and felt that they were reasonably priced
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Aug 22,2015
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By: 'Tina'
Aug 22,2015
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A first class service . We have now bought and sold a few houses through this agent and we choose them because we know we can trust them and they offer a professional service. We have recommended them to both friends and family due to the ...
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Aug 21,2015
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By: 'Jolene_no1'
Aug 21,2015
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Town & Country Southern have been brilliant during our purchase from start to finish. They have provided us with a professional, friendly service and have been efficient in answering all of our questions and queries. With their help, we have been lucky enough to purchase our ...
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Aug 19,2015
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The first staff member I met was Albert, when he came to take photos of the house. He was friendly, courteous and reassuring. His photographs really did the house justice. Since then I have been helped by Claire who arranged the viewings and always emailed ...
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“Claire was fantastic ! Great attitude and very polite person. Always ......”

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Aug 05,2015
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Claire was fantastic ! Great attitude and very polite person. Always responding emails and I will definitely recommend to deal with her. Very professional....
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By: 'Sharon'
Jul 29,2015
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Thank you to both Claire and Albert for their total professionalism throughout the sale of my property and the purchase of our new home. I guess as with all property exchanges, there were some tense times however this was eased by Claire's regular communication and ...
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“Claire and Albert have been smashing. Good negotiators, patient, tenacious ......”

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Jul 27,2015
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By: 'Jenny'
Jul 27,2015
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Claire and Albert have been smashing. Good negotiators, patient, tenacious and above all , they manage to keep going, dealing with us awkward and demanding clients....
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Jul 21,2015
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By: 'Lisa'
Jul 21,2015
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I have Known Colin and many of his team for some years now. In the past Town and Country have successfully sold my houses in this area . This, however is the first time I have let a property through them but I would not hesitate ...
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Jul 13,2015
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Having sold our flat with a different agent, we set out to look for the perfect house which we have found through Town & Country Southern. Claire was very friendly and helpful from the beginning and by no means pushy as we have found with other ...
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“Claire helped us price our house sensibly, that allowed us ......”

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Jul 10,2015
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Claire helped us price our house sensibly, that allowed us to meet our expectations, whilst aligning them to a potential buyers needs. She sold our property on the first day, simply by knowing her market & her customer base. She has actively influenced the process to ...
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Jul 01,2015
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By: 'Owen'
Jul 01,2015
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We have just sold our house using the expertise of Town and Country. The team their did a fantastic job with our sale, actually getting more for it than it was advertised for. It was also very quick, from going onto the market to the ...
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May 11,2015
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By: 'Stephen'
May 11,2015
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I would like to say a big Thank You to Hilary and her team in the way she dealt with on-going problems with the building and the central heating system at the above address. I unfortunately experienced several problems with the property; the main issue ...
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“I have just bought a property through Town and Country. ......”

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Apr 29,2015
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Apr 29,2015
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I have just bought a property through Town and Country. The agent who showed us round properties was Hilary Landey. My husband and I found her to be very professional at all times. Any queries we had were answered promptly. Sometimes we wanted to see ...
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By: 'Keith'
Apr 24,2015
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Town and Country patiently and professionally facilitated a long-drawn out and complex leasehold sale. Albert's calming influence on both vendors and purchaser and his ability to follow through all the hold-ups, delays and solicitors' questions marked him out as one who could keep his head ...
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Mar 30,2015
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By: 'Mike'
Mar 30,2015
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We have just completed our house purchase with Town and Country. Claire has been an excellent ambassador for the agent, being professional, personable and helpful throughout our purchase. We felt that she worked hard to ensure that our requests and requirements were met and felt ...
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“To be fair everyone at the branch was very helpful ......”

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Mar 23,2015
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By: 'Bob'
Mar 23,2015
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To be fair everyone at the branch was very helpful and positive very polite on time with appointments followed up with emails to let us know about viewings talked us through the whole procedure and we felt comfortable leaving them with a key when away ...
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No surprise here we had been told the cost of the fees
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“I was impressed with all aspects of Town & Country's service, ......”

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By: 'Pamela'
Mar 16,2015
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I was impressed with all aspects of Town & Country's service, from my first welcome - on a day when most other estate agents were closed - to completion, six weeks after the house went on the market. I had several options as to whether and ...
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“Albert was very polite and professional in all our dealings ......”

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Mar 16,2015
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By: 'Pauline'
Mar 16,2015
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Albert was very polite and professional in all our dealings with him. He kept us completely informed all of the time. I would recommend he to any of our friends....
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Feb 17,2015
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By: 'Jack'
Feb 17,2015
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This was a smooth and painless process from the first contact with Colin Shairp the initial meeting with him at the property to discuss the market value and advertising the property for sale. Liaising with Hilary and Claire was easy and with their positive attitude ...
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Reasonable.
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Feb 11,2015
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By: 'Cheryl'
Feb 11,2015
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All the staff I was involved with at Drayton were really helpful when veiwing and buying my home. Albert was so patient when my Dad wanted to go back and I wanted to measure up for curtains a third time. Staff liaised with the owners ...
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Feb 08,2015
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Feb 08,2015
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I have been dealing with Sarah for the past 4 and half years and most recently with Hilary. I have had no bad points from being a tenant with town and country. They have always been excellent in everything....
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Feb 06,2015
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Feb 06,2015
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Having been an Estate Agent for 28 years until recently retiring, I was keen to use an agent that had the same dedication to customer service that I had always practised. In Town & Country, I found exactly that. The sale of my bungalow was handled efficiently ...
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