The name Gobbitt & Kirby has been synonymous with Woodbridge since 1817, established as a family grocers at 20 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge. Although no longer in the same family, the standard of service set by the old firm still exists today. Staunchly independent, and with their most recent office at Framlingham which opened in September 2004, Gobbitt & Kirby are going from strength to strength. Areas serviced: Ipswich, Stowmarket & Felixstowewww.gkl.co.uk20 Thoroughfare, IP12 1AQ

Established since 1951, Neal Sons & Fletcher are able to provide a quality solution to your property needs. Based in East Suffolk, we carry all types of residential property in the nearby towns, villages and countryside. From homes for the first time buyer to substantial country houses; we have properties to suit all requirements. Despite the upheaval in the property market, and the intervention of large corporate bodies, Neal Sons & Fletcher has remained staunchly independent answering to our clients rather than to a head office, thus providing an individual and personal service where the Partners are actively involved. Areas serviced: Ipswich, Stowmarket & Felixstowewww.nsf.co.uk26 Church St, IP12 1DP

Hamilton Smith- Estate Agents, Valuers and Surveyors. Areas serviced: Ipswich, Stowmarket & Felixstowewww.hamilton-smith.net6B Church St, IP12 1DS

Hamilton Smith is one of the leading independent estate agents in Suffolk. The group comprises ten offices with a strong reputation for marketing village, country and period homes in and around Ipswich and the Suffolk Heritage coast. Our personal, efficient and cost-effective service is based on total professionalism and unrivalled local knowledge of East Suffolk from helpful, friendly and highly experienced staff.www.hamilton-smith.com77b High St Wickham Market, IP13 0RA

Clarke & Simpson is a progressive independent firm of chartered surveyors dealing in estate agency, farm and land sales, estate management, auctioneering, building surveying and architectural work. Based in Framlingham, we deal with property throughout Suffolk, with our estate management department acting for clients across the UK.www.clarkeandsimpson.co.ukWell Cl Sq Framlingham, IP13 9DU