Pittis

Pittis, estate agency on the Isle of Wight

Pittis is an estate agency operating on the Isle of Wight and presents itself as a local high-street agent. Its activity covers property sales and lettings, property management, mortgage services and buying and selling advice. The company states it has been serving the island for over 250 years.

Historical background

According to the timeline published by the company itself, Pittis was founded in 1774 by Thomas Pittis as an auction house. In the 19th century, Francis Pittis Snr. took on the family business as the island's property auctioneer. Later, Sir Francis Pittis, grandson of Thomas Pittis, founded Sir Francis Pittis Estate Agents and went on to become Mayor of Newport eight times. In the 20th century, the firm was renamed Sir Francis Pittis & Son.

In 1981, Paul Rooney began his career in estate agency with the founding of Rooney & Co. In 1991 he acquired the south-east region of Prudential Property Services and founded Arun Estates, made up of Cubitt & West, Pittis and Wards. In 1996 the lettings department opened, with property management services in the south-east of England. In 2000 Mortgage Matters Direct was created, giving access to in-house mortgage experts. In 2005 Pittis began its relationship with Move With Us, expanding conveyancing services in its area. In 2012 the brand was refreshed to integrate more audiences and connect with its sister brands in the south-east. In 2020 it adopted a new premium image with the addition of gold.

Services for sellers

The company offers sellers an in-person valuation and an instant online valuation. Among the tools and services available are marketing your home, conveyancing services, the various ways to sell, full market launch and the Secure My Sale service. It also provides selling guides, information on the number of potential buyers in the area and online tracking of your sale.

Services for buyers

For those looking for a home, Pittis allows you to search for properties by town or area, register for property alerts and access new homes promotions. It includes how much can I borrow and stamp duty calculators, as well as an over-60s budget booster service. It also offers buying guides and guidance on options such as shared ownership and Help to Buy.

Services for landlords and tenants

In the lettings field, the agency offers in-person and instant valuation, marketing your let, property management and buy to let investment opportunities. It has a service called the 14-Day Challenge and tools to increase your yields. For tenants, it helps with finding a home, registering for property alerts, information on your tenancy, deposit protection and practical advice. It also has a dedicated tenant hub and landlord hub.

New homes, land and developers

Pittis includes a section dedicated to new homes, with a search for new homes, information on buying a new home and mortgage calculators. For developers, it offers specific services and advice on selling land. The company also publishes guides on land investment and new homes.

Financial and conveyancing services

Through Mortgage Matters Direct, the agency makes in-house mortgage experts available to its clients. It also offers conveyancing services and maintains a relationship with Move With Us to expand the coverage of these services in its area of operation.

Customer reviews and local commitment

At the time of the analysis, the company showed a score of 4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot, based on 634 reviews. Pittis describes itself as a local Isle of Wight agent and states it maintains a close bond with the island's communities. The company says it has helped thousands of people move on the island and that it devotes part of its efforts to charitable causes. In 2021 it reached the figure of over £10 million donated to charitable causes. For 2025, its selected charity partner is Mountbatten, an organisation created in 1982 that provides specialist palliative care 24 hours a day, both in homes and at its hospice, being the only hospice on the Isle of Wight.