Francis Louis Estate Agents

Francis Louis Estate Agents, estate agency in Exeter

Francis Louis Estate Agents is an estate agency with an office in Exeter (United Kingdom) that presents itself as a modern, client-focused firm. The company states it has accumulated over 50 years of experience in the local property sector and operates under the company name Francis Louis (Exeter) Limited.

Areas of activity

The agency structures its offering into four main service lines:

• Residential sales: marketing of homes of all sizes, including brochure production and bringing to market, plus a free valuation service for owners who want to know the value of their property.
• Residential lettings: management of tenancies for both landlords and tenants, with a step-by-step guide to the letting process and an associated maintenance service.
• Block management: professional administration of communities and buildings under leasehold ownership, aimed at protecting owners' investments.
• Student accommodation: management of blocks and houses intended for students, with properties located near the University of Exeter and the city centre.

The property search on the website allows filtering by department (residential sales, residential lettings, commercial sales, student lettings and land), by radius from a point (from 1 to 5 miles) and by minimum number of bedrooms (from 0 to 10).

Client profile and complementary services

The agency serves buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants, and includes among its services a financial advice section aimed at decisions on selling, letting and other transactions. It also offers a relocation service for those looking to move to the area, with prior registration to receive alerts about new properties by email or phone.

For owners who are unsure whether to sell or change agent, the website includes a comparative fee calculator: the user enters the sale price and their current agent's commission percentage, and the tool estimates the potential saving compared with the Francis Louis fee.

Experience and reputation

The firm presents itself as a leading agency in Exeter and its catchment area, with a focus on results and customer service. The site includes client testimonials highlighting the speed of marketing, brochure production, communication during the sales process and the team's knowledge of the area. One of the testimonials mentions Adam and Olivia by name as responsible for the service provided.

Company structure and affiliations

Francis Louis operates as a trading name of Francis Louis (Exeter) Limited, with registered office at 70 South Street, Exeter EX1 1EG. The company is registered with number 11369632 and VAT number 302715735. The website states that the company holds a Client Money Protection certificate, a Propertymark certificate and an ANUK/Unipol national code certificate, the latter linked to the student accommodation sector.

Geographic coverage

Although its base is in Exeter, the property catalogue shown on the site includes properties in other locations, such as Bournemouth and Bristol, as well as Exeter. The agency describes itself as a specialist in the Exeter market and its surroundings.

Location and contact

70 South Street, Exeter, EX1 1EG · Phone: 01392 243077 · Email: info@francislouis.co.uk