Business Details
Trusted Estate Agents in Chard, Somerset
Established as an independent general practice firm, we specialise in residential and commercial property transactions alongside planning and development advisory services. Our expertise spans town, village, and rural properties across Somerset, Dorset, and Devon, supported by a dedicated lettings division managing over 200 properties. Combining traditional values with modern marketing strategies, we leverage local market insights to maximise property values for buyers, sellers, and tenants. Our commercial team provides tailored advice on sales, lettings, and investment opportunities including warehouses, retail spaces, and development land. With offices in Chard, we maintain a client-focused approach through transparent communication and personalised service.
Services
Residential Sales
Commercial Sales
Lettings Management
Land Planning Advice
Property Valuation
Highlights and features
- We offer local market expertise in Somerset, Dorset and Devon property cycles
- Our team combines traditional ethics with modern marketing technologies
- We manage over 200 rental properties with dedicated lettings specialists
- We provide commercial property advisory services for investment properties
- Our valuation process offers realistic pricing strategies based on market data
Associations and certifications
- CMP Certificate
Services
Residential Sales
We specialise in residential property transactions across Somerset, Dorset and Devon. Our local market expertise ensures accurate pricing strategies and effective marketing campaigns. Our team provides comprehensive support from valuation through to completion, utilising both traditional methods and digital marketing platforms to attract qualified buyers.
Commercial Sales
Our commercial department handles sales and acquisitions of business properties including retail units, warehouses and development land. We offer market analysis, property positioning advice and negotiation support. Our specialists understand investment requirements and provide tailored solutions for both buyers and sellers in the commercial property sector.
Lettings Management
We manage over 200 rental properties with comprehensive landlord services including tenant sourcing, referencing, and ongoing property management. Our lettings team provides market rental analysis, property presentation advice and compliance support. We maintain regular communication between landlords and tenants to ensure smooth tenancies.
Land Planning Advice
Our specialists provide expert guidance on land development opportunities and planning applications. We advise on permitted uses, development potential and market viability assessments. This service supports clients seeking to maximise land value through residential or commercial development projects across our operating regions.
Property Valuation
We offer free, no-obligation property valuations with realistic pricing recommendations. Our valuation process considers current market conditions, recent comparable sales and property-specific factors. The assessment helps vendors understand their property's worth and informs effective marketing strategies for both residential and commercial properties.
Questions
What areas do you cover for property sales?
We operate across Somerset, Dorset and Devon, specialising in both rural and town centre properties with particular expertise in the Chard, Crewkerne and Taunton areas.
Do you offer commercial property services?
Yes, our commercial department handles sales, lettings and development advice for business premises including retail units, warehouses and investment land across our operating regions.
What lettings services are available?
We offer both tenant-find services and full property management, currently managing over 200 rental properties with support for landlord-tenant communication and compliance requirements.
How can I get a property valuation?
Contact us through our website or call 01460 63600 to arrange a free, no-obligation valuation with our sales team who will assess your property's market position and pricing potential.
What planning advice do you provide?
Our specialists advise on land development opportunities, permitted uses and planning applications, helping clients understand their property's development potential and market viability.
Reviews (16)
Douglas Hallett
Oct 06, 2026
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Rented six years never missed a payment, when I gave notice they gave incorrect info about notice length abs said the information provided by citizens advice was incorrect. Paul Curtis was incredibly rude and I had to go to the ombudsman who agreed I only had to give one month. Anyway, inspection day came and, two weeks on nothing. I painted every wall and carpet cleaned the house. I have chased and called again to be told I left it in a filthy condition but with no clarification of what that means. I have always got 100% deposit back. Please do not rent off them. Terrible to deal with repairs and really rude staff.
Mary P.
Mar 24, 2026
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We highly recommend Paul and Michelle. MIchelle was always available to help and assist our buyers so that everything ran smoothly. We would recommend them to any prospective buyers/sellers whom we come in contact with.
Keith Denslow
Mar 22, 2026
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I would highly recommend Michelle at Derbyshires, she is very proactive continually keeping us informed and going above and beyond her responsibilities, I would have no hesitation in working with Michelle again, she was excellent from start to finish.
Phil Denslow
Mar 03, 2026
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Michelle was brilliant. Through the entire process of our lengthy purchase, Michelle on numerous occasions kept us calm, ensured others in the chain and the solicitors were kept up to date and chased accordingly. If your looking to sell or buy a house, we would highly recommend Michelle and the team.
Claire Loneragan
Feb 18, 2026
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We're long time clients of Derbyshires and had no hesitation choosing them for our recent sale. Michelle was a pleasure to deal with - very responsive and kept us informed. If she said she was going to do something she did it and let me know that it was done. Thanks Michelle and the rest of the team.
Louise George
Feb 15, 2026
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From the initial phone call to property completion, Michelle has been faultless. Very professional and helpful at every step of the process. I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for great value for service from a knowledgeable and reassuring local agent
Dawn Wilson
Feb 13, 2026
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Michelle has been super, guiding the (somewhat complicated) sale of my property through to completion. She has been responsive, professional and cheery throughout and Ill certainly use her to sell property again.
Edina Denslow
Feb 11, 2026
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Weve recently bought a house through debyshires in chard and Michelle was our estate agent. What a fabulous service she gave . It wasnt a straightforward sale but she was so helpful and kind throughout , often having to listen to our worries and stresses! She was professional and on the ball throughout and made the whole transaction much easier for us. I would highly recommend Derbyshires and most definitely Michelle. Couldnt fault them.
Tony Panton
Nov 23, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value Keep calling them and they don't get back to you
Ozzy Ertu
Nov 08, 2021
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I been calling this place 10 times and every single day I want to buy one property and they keep saying they going to get back to me and they never do they just taking my phone number and that's it not getting back to me it's been a week I phoned them every single day shame that people trusting them and letting them to sell there property
Paul Blake
Jul 23, 2021
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Really poor call return have rung 4 times and no one has responded shame as very interested. Mainly feel sorry for the seller who thinks they are trying there best.
Laura Grundy
Jan 14, 2021
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I rented a house for just over a year and there was a cooker that was in with the tenancy The hob was induction hob that kept malfunctioning and wasn't fixed the house was a mess when I moved in the light and fan didn't work in the ensuite bathroom. I fully redecorated the house and replaced carpets on the stairs and landing. They tuck a massive chunk out of my deposit They also didn't pay towards the carpets. when ever I rang the estate agents to speak to Paul Curtis he was apparently busy everytime.
I've spoken to him twice and he is so rude it's unbelievable. I also got charge for something that wasn't in the inventory which I will be looking into. I wouldn't recommend these to anyone if you do rent from them goodluck it's like trying to get blood out of a stone. I also have before and after pictures of the property with dates and times and videos also. I would advise you to do the same if you do decide to rent of these.
I've spoken to him twice and he is so rude it's unbelievable. I also got charge for something that wasn't in the inventory which I will be looking into. I wouldn't recommend these to anyone if you do rent from them goodluck it's like trying to get blood out of a stone. I also have before and after pictures of the property with dates and times and videos also. I would advise you to do the same if you do decide to rent of these.
Mary Hunt
Jun 16, 2019
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Derbyshire's managed my property for 5 years and now recently sold it through Derbyshire's. My interests were always put first. Very happy with the service. Thankyou
CRuIZ
Jun 02, 2018
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When you complain about noisy tenants having parties till 2 in the the morning the staff are rude and couldnt care less. Paul Curtis is one of the rudest self righteous man i have spoken to. Avoid this company.
Sarah Martin
Mar 27, 2018
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Awful people, no communication after a Tennant left building rubbish outside our cottage for at least 2 mths( still some there gate shut apparently well was open from 7 this morning, another excuse from these cowboys), rude unhelpful, time before emptied contents of a Tennant belongings onto our parking space of which we have to pay for, not even a apology, a missing Street sign 2 emails no reply had to get council to sort it and also came home from work one day to find erected scaffolding 2 meters from cottage for mths on end no explanation, Paul Curtis a man who can't be spoken to no matter how nice you are, He seems to dislike women alot
Mary Hunt
Derbyshire's managed my property for 5 years and now recently sold it through Derbyshire's. My interests were always put first. Very happy with the service. Thank you