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4 Grove Road South, Southsea PO5 3QT
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Martin & Co's Southsea office at 4 Grove Road South is rated 4.6 out of 5 across 171 reviews on three platforms, including 150 Google reviews rated 4.6. Checked 9 October 2026.
We are proud to have been providing specialist advice to buyers, sellers, tenants, and investors alike in and around the city of Portsmouth since 2013. Hampshire born and bred Director, Matt Berry ANAEA, lives locally and has extensive first-hand knowledge of the local area. He provides expert advice and guidance to his valued customers and along with his team, has built strong and loyal relationships with the local communities. Portsmouth is a port city and naval base on England's south coast and is best known for its maritime heritage and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. It offers easy access to the A3 and has excellent rail links into London, making it popular with commuters. We offer a unique combination of expertise and outstanding company values, bringing you the very best service at all times. At Martin & Co Portsmouth, we enjoy the constant reward of finding people a house to buy or rent, so please do get in touch with a member of our dedicated team. Why not get the ball rolling with a free online valuation? Find out what your property is worth in a matter of minutes, and let Martin & Co Portsmouth get you on the move
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5/5
GoogleJames Elvin was very helpful in helping with the the viewing and referencing process for the move and answered any questions we had
Good morning William, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review, it is very much appreciated and I'll be sure to pass on your feedback to James. Thanks again and all the best, Matt - Director
5/5
GoogleJames Elvin from grove road southsea branch couldnt have been more helpful, took me through every step along the way to securing my rental property, chased people who were holding things up etc and reassuring me all would be ok along the way A very professional and above all nice guy Thanks again James
Many thanks for your review Steve. James is excellent and I'm pleased you had a good experience with us. All the best, Matt
5/5
GoogleJames was very professional and helpful. A very nice lad. He made the whole process from the beginning to end stress free
Good morning, Thank you very much for your kind review regarding the service provided recently by James, I'll be sure to relay this feedback to him. Thank you again, Matt - Director
5/5
GoogleDealt with James Elvin who competently sorted out a bit of a complicated procedure for us to pick up our keys out of hours. Thanks for all of the organisation and communication for our move!
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad James was able to assist and make your move a smooth experience. Wishing you all the best in your new home! Best regards, Matt - Director
5/5
GoogleNo issues while renting for ~5 years, and when buying with them as the middle man all went smoothly - hassling both sides at the appropriate points to keep things moving! Thanks for helping us sort our first home!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such a positive experience with us over the past five years, both as tenants and during your first home purchase. Congratulations on your new home, and thank you for trusting us to help you every step of the way!
5/5
GoogleI recently purchased my first home through martin & co and the exspirence has been really postive and by far the best agent i have ever dealt with. Darren was super friendly and honest in all my viewings he listened to my requirements and contacted me when a suitable property became available. The process from first viewing to completion took just under 11 weeks and this is definitely down to Darren Dickinson his knowledge and expertise.He made recommendations of local solicitors based on his experience of selling other propertys rather than monatary gain like other agencys do and he put me in touch with people for a mortgage. Later on during the sale I dealt with matt who would always get back to me promptly with any enquires and kept me informed throughout the whole process.
Good morning Caroline, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review, I'm pleased that you were happy with the service provided by our team. Wishing you all the best in your new home. Best regards, Matt Berry - Director
5/5
GoogleBuying & Selling a house is such a stressful time and Darren was always quick on hand to help get things moved along whenever there were any delays or issues! Not just Darren, but the whole team in his office were great, would happily use again.
Dear Andrew, Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. We understand how stressful buying and selling a house can be, and we're thrilled that Darren and our team were able to make the process smoother for you. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and it’s wonderful to hear that you’d happily use our services again. If you ever need assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out. All the best, Matt - Director
5/5
GoogleEveryone from Martin & Co has been absolutely amazing. Especially Darren was very friendly, patient, helpful and nothing was ever too much. There is a personal interest that you do not see often anymore. Thank you so much for everything.
Dear Manuel, We're incredibly touched by your kind words and thrilled to hear about your … More
5/5
GoogleI bought my first property with the assistance of this company,I am very happy with the services of Martin &Co Portsmouth. I had great support with all my enquiries. A special thanks to Darren Dickinson for his professionalism and kindness. I would highly recommend this company.
Good morning Yana, Firstly congratulations on the purchase of your first home! I hope you are settling in well and enjoying the early stages of home-ownership. Thank you for your kind 5-star review, we are really pleased that we could assist and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. All the very best, Matt - Director
5/5
GoogleI recently purchased my first home through martin & co and the exspirence has been really postive and by far the best agent i have ever dealt with. Darren was super friendly and honest in all my viewings he listened to my requirements and contacted me when a suitable property became available. The process from first viewing to completion took just under 11 weeks and this is definitely down to Darren Dickinson his knowledge and expertise.He made recommendations of local solicitors based on his experience of selling other propertys rather than monatary gain like other agencys do and he put me in touch with people for a mortgage. Later on during the sale I dealt with matt who would always get back to me promptly with any enquires and kept me informed throughout the whole process.
Good morning Caroline, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review, I'm pleased that you were happy with the service provided by our team. Wishing you all the best in your new home. Best regards, Matt Berry - Director
5/5
GoogleExcellent customer service from James and the team. Very friendly, obliging and professional. It's been a very easy process with good communication throughout, a stress free experience in finding our new lovely home. Thank you
Dear Oana, Thank you very much for taking the time and trouble to leave this review, we are really pleased that you received an excellent service from James and the lettings team. Best regards, Matt - Director
5/5
GoogleA really postitive experience with Martin and Co. James was great to deal with, quick replies to any enquires we made and was especially helpful in finding a suitable property and arranging the tenancy.
Hello Jazz, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review, I'll pass on your … More
5/5
GoogleBeing in the property business I came to depend upon Martin & Co for their advice, guidance and up-to-date letting information a great deal. Matt has helped me with various lettings since 2018. I came to know Matt and James really well since December 2021 when they helped me to let out one of my properties. Both Matt and James helped with supplying an excellent builder through a three and a half month refurbishment. At no time was I kept waiting for receiving information crucial to my business such as cashflow options and James was very helpful and supportive when I needed to provide certain legal documents required before the letting could start. The most important thing to me was the way I grew to trust James and Matt's advice and guidance which resulted in the most lucrative letting experience in all my years as a landlord for my best property. I highly recommend their professionalism delivered in the most friendly and appropriate way. Darren was also very pleasant and helpful in their office. As Martin and Co is essential for the successful running of my business I have told them I will be putting all my future lets with them.
Dear Anne, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review, it is most appreciated. It is genuinely an absolute pleasure to work with you and your properties and we are really looking forward to the next project together. Best wishes, Matt Berry Director
5/5
GoogleThere were some legal problems with the sale of my flat which Darren helped with both before and after I exchanged. He always gave good advice and his fee was very reasonable.
Good afternoon, Thank you for your kind review. We're glad Darren was able to assist you with the legal challenges during the sale of your flat. It's great to hear that you found his advice helpful and the fees reasonable. We appreciate your trust and are always here to support you with any future needs. Best regards, Matt - Director
5/5
GoogleJames Elvin was very quick and attentive to my needs. My apartment was l re et out within the month! Thanks James.
Good morning Denise, Thank you very much for your kind review, I'll be sure to pass on this feedback to James. Hope all goes well with the new tenant. All the best, Matt - Director
4/5
GoogleDarren and the team accomodated all of our queries and were always available to respond to our needs
Hello Patrick, We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear that Darren and the team were able to address your queries effectively. Many thanks, Matt - Director
5/5
GoogleA huge thank you to Martin & Co for selling our flat. The whole team was professional, friendly, and kept us informed every step of the way. Their communication was excellent throughout, making the process smooth and stress-free. We couldn’t be happier with the service we received and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.
5/5
GoogleMr. James is a very experienced person in Martin& Co agency with his team. He is extremely helpful and friendly also good communication. I’m very grateful to him.🙏🌺 …
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely review! James will be delighted to hear that you have enjoyed such a great service from him. … More
5/5
GoogleI highly recommend Martins & Co to sell your property. Two offers within 2 days. Darren kept me informed from start to finish, and has been most professional throughout.
Good afternoon Andrew, Many thanks for taking the time to write such a kind review. We have very much … More
5/5
GoogleIf you're looking for an agent to rent your property I would definitely recommend Martin & Co Portsmouth. I've used them for a number of years now and they have always been excellent. It's also been nice to speak to the same person over the years James Elvin. He's always found me great tenants that I've never had a problem with and he's always been so efficient, reliable and quick. I just had to give them a review. In fact they have never asked for a review but I just had to do this because I know its hard to find good reliable letting agents so I hope this will help someone looking for a good agent to trust with their property.
Dear Karlene, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a glowing review! We are truly delighted to hear about your positive experience with Martin & Co Portsmouth over the years. It means a lot to us that you’ve entrusted us with your property, and we’re thrilled that we’ve been able to meet your expectations consistently. All the best, Matt - Director
5/5
GoogleExcellent Estate Agent. Darren kept me regularly up-to-date, chased down any delays or issues promptly. Fantastic service. My best experience of an Estate Agent to date.
Dear Peter, Thank you so much for your five-star review and kind words. We're thrilled to … More
5/5
GoogleJames was extremely helpful and on it the entire way through while setting up the tenancy. I would highly recommend this estate agents to anyone.
Hello Ethan, thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review, I'll be sure to pass on your comments to James. All the very best, Matt - Director
5/5
GoogleThis agency sold my mother’s retirement flat. I dealt with Darren, the senior sales negotiator. It took ages to sell, due to market conditions and delay caused by the freeholder, but Darren was very professional throughout. What was gold for me was his excellent communication, keeping me informed every step of the way and doing what he said he would do. It’s also worth saying that the agency’s commission on the flat was very small compared to some of the much higher value properties they sell, but I certainly didn’t get a second class service. Not all estate agents are the same. This is a very good one.
5/5
GoogleDarren at Martin & Co acted for the seller of a property I was acquiring in Portsmouth. He was always prompt, professional, available, helpful, and efficient - exactly what you want from the other side's agent. Transaction went through smoothly and quickly. Would highly recommend.
Hello Thomas, Thank you very much for taking the time to post this review, I will be sure to pass on your feedback to Darren. Wishing you all the very best at your new home. Matt - Director
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Martin & Co's Southsea office has 171 reviews across three platforms: 150 on Google, 17 on Facebook, 4 on Trustpilot. Reviews may appear on more than one platform. Checked 9 October 2026.
Martin & Co Portsmouth is rated 4.6 out of 5 across all 171 reviews, and 4.6 out of 5 on Google from 150 reviews, checked 9 October 2026.
Martin & Co Portsmouth, 4 Grove Road South, Southsea PO5 3QT.
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