James is a superb professional and a perfectionist at everything he does, selling houses is in his blood. We have recommended him to other people and will use him for sure again. Not every deal is perfect but James hard work deals with all situations like a pure gentleman.

James at By Design is absolutely brilliant and I wouldn’t use anyone else in Devon. He is professional, v experienced, and genuinely trustworthy. He manages the whole process from start to finish with confidence, making everything as smooth and stress-free as possible. He also builds great rapport with both buyers and sellers, keeping everyone informed throughout. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

I highly recommend James Cooper of By Design representing the South West of England. From the moment we first spoke with James, our experience of house hunting was seamless from start to finish. James pays attention to detail and removes the stress for both seller and buyer. He has incredible knowledge and first rate recommendations for further consultants and trades people we went on to use. James develops an excellent rapport with his clients and nothing is too much trouble. Should we ever move again, I would, without hesitation, contact James.

We had an exceptional experience working with James Cooper By Design from start to finish. The entire journey felt highly personalised, with a genuine attention to detail that set the service apart. The marketing of our property was beautifully presented and thoughtfully executed, while the viewings were handled with professionalism—courteous, seamless, and entirely stress-free. James’s recommendations for trusted professionals were excellent and proved invaluable. Thank you, James, for delivering such a bespoke, refined, and attentive service. It was truly appreciated. Best wishes, Yuliya & Laurence

James Cooper ( By Design) provided an excellent service throughout the process of us buying our beautiful flat in Torquay. He was very professional, and also friendly and flexible. James kept us updated all the way and provided good options for solicitors and surveyors. We would thoroughly recommend him if you are looking to buy a property in the area.

I cannot recommend James highly enough. His attention to detail, commitment, professionalism and knowledge was invaluable. His quick response to my questions and his patience throughout was a breath of fresh air. James goes above and beyond for his clients and I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again.

James was the most approachable, friendliest & professional estate agent that we've ever dealt with, it really was a breath of fresh air & I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. 👍 …

Home selling and buying can be very daunting, but James made the whole process simple and stress free for my family during the selling of our home and stable yard. From marketing and finding potential buyers he was always available and communicated how each part of the sale would move forward. During what was an emotional time for us, James provided professional, kind assistance and guidance successfully achieving good sales for our two property's. He was always available to answer all of my questions with in-depth explanations, ensuring I fully understood what I was doing and why it was necessary. I have no hesitation in recommending James for the buying and selling of property, his knowledge and experience combined with caring approach made both our sales smooth and successful and more importantly stress free. I highly recommend James and his company to anyone looking for an outstanding service.

I could not recommend James enough ! He is a breath of fresh air in the estate agency business . He’s professional, knows the market and above all works on your behalf to sell your home ! He also shows purchasers around your home and does …

James redefined property purchasing for us. He is knowledgable – most questions were answered on the spot and anything he didn't know he was honest about and followed up with by the time we had got home, no nonsense. Open and easy …