Elvet Estates are this week celebrating their first year in business. Established in May 2015 by Newtonian, Sean Lawless, their first year of business has ended with the company receiving two national accolades at the ESTAS Awards.
The event is unique in the industry, as all of the winners are decided solely on the basis of customer feedback.
Elvet Estates’ clients overwhelmingly gave the thumbs up as the team won a Gold ESTAS for Best Estate Agency in County Durham and a Silver for North East Estate Agency.
TV property expert Phil Spencer hosted the ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, which was attended more than 900 of the UK’s top agencies from the property industry.
Founder, Sean Lawless said: “We’re delighted that our newest venture, Elvet Estates, is receiving such positive feedback and has achieved two major accolades in its very first year of business.
“This is the only ceremony which puts our customers directly in the judge’s chair and asks them to deliver detailed opinions about us, so it means a great deal to know that they appreciate what we offer. We’re very proud of the personal, efficient service we provide, and our three awards are a testament to our dedicated staff who work tirelessly to deliver the best possible standards of service to both of our client bases – landlords and tenants.
“We’re now determined to improve our service even further, to ensure we stay at the top of the tree in such a competitive market.”
Simon Brown, founder of The ESTAS, said: “The ESTAS are special because shortlisted and winning firms are selected purely on the service they deliver to their clients. In fact, just taking part shows a firm’s commitment to their customers, so to be shortlisted is a great achievement in itself and for the winners this is the highest accolade they can receive in the industry.”
TV’s Phil Spencer, who has hosted the ceremony since its inception in 2003, said: “For many customers, moving home is one of the most stressful experiences of their lives, so it’s our job as agents, mortgage brokers, conveyancers or developers to help make the journey as smooth as possible. It only takes one bad apple to reflect badly on the others so it’s crucial everyone provides the high quality service the customer expects and deserves.”
To celebrate their one-year anniversary, Elvet Estates are offering free no obligation valuations on all properties and a no sale, no fee offer for all property sales.
See the advertisement below for more information.

IN PHOTO: left to right – Peter Smith (Director) Nadia Khomani (Zoopla) Sean Lawless (Director)

BILL FREE HOMES SHOP (003)