We were very grateful for Mike Read’s expert assistance in facilitating the purchase of our property. Mike was courteous, efficient, knowledgeable and very easy to communicate with. Instead of just chasing everyone as some agents do, Mike was proactive in finding out what was outstanding from both parties and then taking steps to genuinely assist in overcoming any obstacles as they arose. He added real value and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and Fine&Country. 👍🏠🙌🏻

Mike Read was very helpful and astute throughout the difficult process. I would use them again

James D based in Sandbanks office, was my constant, supportive, professional and positive guide during a very tricky sale. His manner and guidance gave me hope which together with specialist legal expertise, closed my sale. Thank you so much

Great experience working with Mike. Incredibly helpful and efficient. Thank you!

Our experience of Fine and Country, and in particular Mike Read, has been exceptional. His extensive knowledge of the national and local housing market was extremely helpful. He was always polite and friendly, responded quickly to contacts and was always willing to go the extra mile. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Fine and Country.

Dealing with Mike was a pleasure and he showed that he really understands how to best present a property to the market.

Mike from F&C sold a house to us in December 2024. There was lots of holdups with land registry issues as well as a number of other difficult obstacles that had to be navigated. Mike handled them all superbly, keeping us updated throughout and replying straight away to our queries. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Viewed a property this week with Mike Read at Fine & Country. It was an excellent experience, he was knowledgeable of the property itself and the surrounding area plus was friendly and engaged.

After returning to the UK over twenty-five ago following thirty years on the Continent, we settled close to Highcliffe, Christchurch for early retirement in a relatively modest dormer bungalow. With a large, overgrown garden we embarked upon a long period of slow but persistent clearance and modernisation, including half-way through, a major extension to help accommodate our growing number of grand-children for increasingly often, sea-side holidays. Eventual changes of circumstances lead us to a second attempt to downsize. We eventually met Mike Read of Fine and Country whom we selected to take on our project. Recognising the potential, based on location, accommodation and facilities, Mike proposed a sensible target price and went on to develop a superb and professionally produced brochure, including his own drone still and video products. Even whilst this was going on, he started to introduce early viewers from his sources of potentially interested buyers. A succession of visitors followed, where his careful vetting ensured everyone’s time was not wasted. After a couple of months once a final list of potential purchasers was created, Mike arranged a process whereby a conclusion was reached to satisfy all involved, with a price slightly over that originally suggested. Exchange and Completion was eventually achieved with a few ‘chain’ delays outside his control. Throughout the process, Mike was friendly, very knowledgeable, professional, informative and responsive to our requests for advice. We could not have hoped for a better person to take on our downsizing project, which for an 85 year-old is always going to be somewhat of a challenge. Highly recommended.

Mike at Fine and Country Christchurch offers by far the best level of service in the area. Before even meeting us, he invested significant time in researching our property and presented us with a valuation based on data rather than a number pulled out the air, ensuring we had a clear understanding of its true worth. Mike also provided us with a comprehensive marketing plan tailored to our home. Throughout the process, he consistently delivered on his promises, bringing innovative solutions to any challenges that arose. His professionalism and dedication are truly refreshing. Mike genuinely understands the importance of maximising your home’s value as your most significant asset. We are incredibly grateful for his exceptional service and support. If you're considering an estate agent to sell your home, I strongly recommend speaking with Mike. He is honest, professional, and worked proactively to secure the best possible outcome for us.Thank you!