Making a property purchase is one of life's major financial decisions, not an everyday occurrence. That's why it's prudent to enlist the services of seasoned buying agents to navigate and advocate for you during the buying journey. Our team consists of experienced property professionals who handle these transactions daily, ensuring expert guidance and representation every step of the way.
As the county’s leading property finder Dorset makes it easy for Black Brick’s experts to find stunning locations with some unique characteristics.
Dorset’s life expectancy is above the national average, and if you have young children, 93% of the county’s schools are rated good or outstanding, according to Dorset Council.
Half of Dorset is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the county’s 100 miles of coastline includes parts of the Jurassic Coast, as well as award-winning sandy beaches.
But it’s not just a sleepy retirement destination, either. Superfast broadband internet is available across 97% of Dorset, making it the perfect place to base an online business too.
This truly unique combination of old-time charm, rural relaxation and all the mod cons needed for 21st century life make Dorset a stand-out destination for family life, retirement, business and investment – and Black Brick can help you to find the ideal home for all of the above.
REGIONAL DIRECTOR – DEVON, DORSET AND SOMERSET
rupert.stephenson@black-brick.com
Having always been interested in property, Rupert bought his first house when he was at University at the tender age of 19. Since then he has had a long career in property, firstly in Central London in 1989 and then the Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire area through the 1990s, primarily dealing with the Prime property market of St Georges Hill. Then for 20 years as Managing Director of his own successful independent Land and Estate Agency in Esher and Cobham which he eventually sold in 2016.
Passionate about developing and renovating their own houses, including a number of listed buildings, Rupert and his young family relocated to a farm deep in the Devon countryside in 2010 along with their horses, a Labrador and a Dachshund, a herd of Alpacas and an eclectic collection of classic cars. They then set about renovating the farm and its cottages over a period of 7 years, replacing a herd of Aberdeen Angus with a Wedding and Events venue.
Rupert has first hand experience of what it takes to relocate to the West Country, having developed the right contacts, extensive knowledge and a deep understanding of what is required to guide his clients when making the best possible decisions and when it comes to buying the right property in the competitive West Country marketplace.
When not outside walking his dogs, fixing something on the farm or on his boat in Salcombe, Rupert loves skiing, classic cars, shooting and sometimes the odd pint in some of the best pubs in the West Country!
By putting their trust in a buying agent Dorset house-hunters are making the decision to put their own interests first, instead of paying the highest possible price for a property marketed via an estate agent.
Whereas estate agents typically earn a fee based on a percentage of the selling price – which gives them an incentive to make the price as high as possible – Black Brick will always work in the best interests of the buyer.
That not only means we will ensure that you get good value when putting in an offer, but we will also hunt down hidden gems and properties new to the market, and guide you through offer negotiations, conveyancing and exchange of contracts.
With over 100 years of collective experience finding prime property for investment, second homes and families, Black Brick are the obvious choice of property finder Dorset clients can trust.
Land Registry figures show there were nearly 70,000 property transactions in the county in the decade to the end of 2023, at an average of just under 7,000 per year.
In that time, the average Dorset property price has grown from £230,000 to £350,000, up by more than half.
For detached properties, prices have grown from nearly £335,000 to about £517,500, an increase of almost 55%.
Black Brick work hard to be the property agent Dorset buyers need to ensure they always land on the right side of these substantial capital gains, to buy at best value and sell at good profit.
Complimentary Property Concierge Service
Our dedicated Property Concierge Service is available to every client on the purchase of a property through Black Brick – at no extra cost. We will take care of transferring over all of the utilities into your name, arrange for telephone lines and internet to be installed and SKY TV packages to be set up for you – ensuring that your move is as hassle-free as possible post-purchase.
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It would have been very hard without you, Rupert. Thank you so much for all your understanding which I know was severely tested on one occasion at least! It was such a huge comfort for me to know that you were there, so easy to talk to, so kind and patient. Your knowledge and expertise were invaluable to us….you have been a wonderful source of advice, guidance and encouragement throughout the process. We always knew that you had our best interests at heart…and seriously think we would have given up without your steady encouragement and support.