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Local businesswoman takes over Complete Estate Agency as four Devon branches remain

Local businesswoman Sara Watkins-Schmidt has taken over Complete Estate Agency, with all four of its Devon branches and its existing 23-strong team remaining in place.

The established estate and lettings agency operates from Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Exeter (Cranbrook), with all four locations continuing to trade under the Complete Estate Agency name following the acquisition.

The deal includes Complete’s portfolio of 375 managed rental properties, alongside its residential sales operation and established presence within the local new-build market....

Acorn Property Group acquires prime central Exeter commercial site

Acorn Property Group has completed the purchase of 31,504 sq ft office space in Exeter city centre through its commercial acquisitions arm, First Oak, as part of its continued expansion into commercial development and investment.

Located at Dix’s Field, within the heart of the Central Business District, 1-3 Manor Court comprises a terrace of three office buildings arranged over four floors, with parking spaces for 78 cars. The site benefits from easy access to city centre shopping and leisure amenities, plus transport links including the M5, Exeter Central rail station and the city...

Vehicle leasing company offers customers choice of female only automotive advice

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/07/2023 - 9:11pm

A vehicle leasing company says customers should be given the choice to speak with a female employee from enquiries through to sales.

The Devon based company, Carparison, are offering customers the option of speaking to a female member of the team in an effort to make customers feel more comfortable when doing business with the automotive industry.

Carparison’s decision follows the publication of a number of automotive industry surveys, which shockingly show that nearly 70 per cent of car buyers have never bought a car from a female sales representative. It also follows...

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Optix Solutions announces new partnership with website developer morphsites

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 03/07/2023 - 8:30am

Exeter digital marketing agency Optix Solutions has revealed a new collaborative partnership with Ilminster-based website developer morphsites .

The collaboration means clients will benefit from a wider range of marketing and development services that is set to rival those provided by larger agencies.

Although remaining as separate entities, the two businesses will work together in a seamless way to deliver a superior client experience.

Optix Solutions founding partner Alastair Banks explains the reasoning behind the move. “Ours has been a successful agency from the...

Exeter-based Lightfoot helps East of England Co-op to encourage good driving behaviours, cutting fuel costs by 13.8%

  • CO2 to fall by 233 tonnes over the next five years
  • Vehicle idling reduced by 9%
  • 80% fall in harsh acceleration
  • 96% Elite Driver rate

East of England Co-op, the fourth largest consumer co-operative in the UK, has achieved dramatic drops in fuel use, emissions, and vehicle idling, across its fleet of 104 vehicles thanks to the adoption of British green-tech for fleets.

The cutting edge in-cab driver coaching technology and rewards platform, developed by Lightfoot, has helped East of England Co-op achieve average fuel savings of up to...

Devon trio triumph in South West small business awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/02/2023 - 9:39pm

Three Devon businesses emerged as award winners this week at the annual contest to find the best small businesses in the South West.

The FSB South West Small Business Awards final saw more Devon companies shortlisted for honours than any other region and at the Weston-super-Mare finals three of them - The Devon Seaweed Company of Newton Abbot, Okehampton Community Kitchen and Simon Hall Will Writing of Exeter returned home as regional winners. All three will now have a chance to go for national FSB titles at the UK final in Birmingham in May.

Okehampton Community Kitchen...

The Mortgage Broker is celebrating 300 5-star Google reviews

Exeter mortgage broker tops 300 five-star Google reviews

An Exeter-based mortgage broker, The Mortgage Quarter, is celebrating after receiving its 300th five-star Google review from a satisfied client.

The Mortgage Quarter has been scored excellent across the board, with all 300 independent reviews having a five-star rating.

Established in 2018, The Mortgage Broker aims to make finding and securing a new mortgage stress-free. And with a reputation for tenacity and perseverance, the team will exhaust every avenue to ensure a successful outcome, even when the odds are low. The number of outstanding reviews is a testament to the...

Artisan businesses get a showcase in Topsham

Artisan businesses ranging from jewellery makers to a carbon neutral carpenter are getting a showcase in Topsham at the end of March.

The first Love Topsham Artisan Business Fair takes place in Matthews Hall on March 26 - the first day of spring - from 10am until 3pm.

There will be well over 20 stalls, almost all showcasing businesses based in and around Topsham but lacking their own permanent shop windows.

“We’ve got a host of entrepreneurs and creatives with extraordinary businesses, often working under the radar in offices, homes, lofts and old warehouses....

National trade body celebrates Exeter supplier

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/28/2023 - 10:32pm

A national trade body is celebrating a supplier in Exeter, who goes the extra mile to support the building materials industry.

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF), together with Builders’ Merchants News (BMN), have joined forces to identify the Top 100 Supplier Influencers across the sector and shine a light on their success.

Benjamin Farrington is Divisional Sales Director - Construction at Bostik UK, based in Exeter and was nominated after meeting key criteria including involvement, presence, charity and community work as well as commitment to the industry....

Final call for Mobile Boost applications

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/27/2023 - 1:31pm

Final applications to Connecting Devon and Somerset’s successful Mobile Boost scheme should be submitted by tomorrow (Tuesday 28 February), ahead of the scheme drawing to a close at the end of March.

The initiative has so far invested more than £1,031,000 to help those in the region who cannot receive an adequate indoor 4G mobile signal.

To date, more than 1,490 homes and businesses across Devon, Somerset, Torbay and Plymouth have benefited from the scheme which provides vouchers worth up to £1,200 to support applicants with the cost of installing a mobile signal booster...

Food Drink Devon Shines a Light on County's Food and Drink to a National Audience

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/27/2023 - 12:58pm

Championing quality, sustainability and provenance, Food Drink Devon is shining a light on the county’s food and drink to a national audience with events at the Houses of Parliament and the QEll Centre over the next month.

At these events, the ongoing innovation, drive and enterprise within the region will be showcased. There will be a selection of producers on display - including Luscombe Drinks, Hattiers Rum, Salcombe Gin and Sharpham wines from Sandridge Barton - and leading hospitality businesses, such as Boringdon Hall, Saunton Sands Hotel, Winslade Manor and The View...

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