About Us

We offer an extensive range of property services in Sidmouth and the surrounding area. We are also Sidmouth’s longest serving Estate Agent - Potbury's Estate Agents was established in the late 1890’s and Harrison-Lavers in 1978. The two firms merged in 1985. Over the years we have built a reputation for providing a high level of professionalism and expertise, together with traditional values. We offer a wide range of property services including both residential and commercial sales and lettings. We also have extensive experience in residential, leasehold block management. Today, Harrison-Lavers & Potbury's continue to provide a high standard of service to clients and are independent of any financial institution, bank or building society.

Although we are known for our traditional values, do not make the mistake that we are old- fashioned. We have embraced modern technology and use it to provide our clients with the best possible service. We occupy prominent and well-appointed offices in the town centre, with the Estate Agency and Letting Department on the ground floor of our building, together with our Management Department on the two upper floors.

Our Estate Agency Department enjoys a high profile and is run by Managing Director, Jay Thorne Cert REA FNAEA and Sales Director, Tony Sutherland MNAEA. Jay moved to Sidmouth in 1982 and joined the firm in 1989. Tony has spent over 25 years in agency in East Devon. The majority of our staff were born and raised in the area and have worked for Harrison-Lavers & Potbury's for many years. They are a well trained, enthusiastic, professional and friendly team who are dedicated to achieving the best possible price for your property within a realistic timescale.

Our residential lettings Department is run by Director, Bobby Marshall. Bobby was born in Sidmouth and has been with the firm since leaving Sidmouth College. This department is very active and has expanded considerably under his careful guidance. It offers a full range of letting and management services, not only in Sidmouth, but throughout the East Devon area.

Our Block Management Department is run by Director, Spencer Jarrett, and focuses specifically on the management of leasehold blocks of flats. We have approximately 1000 units under management in Sidmouth, Exeter, East Devon, West Dorset and Somerset.