Graham Butt Estate Agents

What Graham Butt Estate Agents does

Graham Butt Estate Agents is a family-run estate and letting agency founded in 1971 by Graham Butt in Littlehampton, West Sussex. The business operates from four computer-linked branch offices covering Littlehampton (headquarters), Angmering, East Preston, and Rustington, serving residential buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants across the West Sussex coastal corridor between Worthing and Bognor. Four generations of the Butt family have worked in the business, with Graham Butt serving as Chairman, his son David Butt as Managing Director, daughter-in-law Clare Butt as Director, and grandson James Butt as Director and Branch Director of the Littlehampton office since 2019; Gill Cox leads the lettings division. The legal structure comprises two private limited companies, Graham Butt Estate Agents Ltd (Sales, Company No. 06373717) and Graham Butt Letting Ltd (Lettings, Company No. 05826329).

The firm offers residential sales, three-tier lettings (tenant find only, rent collection, full management), a dedicated Property Management department based in East Preston, and a Land & New Homes division marketing developments such as Meadow Gate (Roffey Homes) and Harvest Rise (Sigma Homes). Adjacent services include Exclusive Homes premium marketing, Discreet Marketing for confidential off-portal sales, Open House events, professional photography with drone imaging, and introductions to vetted local solicitors, national online conveyancers, and Mortgage Advice Bureau for mortgage services. The technology stack consists of integrated third-party SaaS: Reapit for listings and brochures, Fixflo for tenant repair reporting, PropertyLogic for online valuations, Google Maps for development pages, Google Analytics, and reCAPTCHA, with properties syndicated to Rightmove, Zoopla, and PrimeLocation. The company holds NAEA Propertymark, ARLA Propertymark, TPO, Client Money Protection, and Deposit Protection Service accreditations.

The business generates revenue through a mix of transaction-based sales commissions (paid by sellers, rate undisclosed), recurring monthly subscriptions for Rent Collection and Full Management lettings tiers, transactional fees for tenant find and various tenant charges (application £295+VAT, renewal £75+VAT, variation £50+VAT, change of occupier £250+VAT, surrender capped at outstanding rent), and referral fees from conveyancers and the Mortgage Advice Bureau. Pricing for sales commissions and management tiers is quote-based rather than publicly listed. Exclusive membership of the Guild of Property Professionals provides access to 1,200+ UK member agents, including 75 in London and a Park Lane office, enabling referral inflow of relocating and international buyers. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Graham Butt Estate Agents

Legal name

Graham Butt Estate Agents Ltd, Graham Butt Letting Ltd

Website

https://grahambutt.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Graham Butt Estate Agents is a family-run residential estate and letting agency founded in 1971, operating four computer-linked branch offices across Littlehampton, Angmering, East Preston, and Rustington, serving buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in the West Sussex coastal market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Residential Brokerage (Existing Homes) (BPAJAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Investment Property Brokerage (SFR/Small Multifamily) (BPAJAAAE), Buyer Representation Services (BPAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Residential estate agency
• Property lettings management
• Property valuations
• New homes marketing
• Conveyancing referrals

Headquarters

HQ city

Littlehampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Sales Commission: Commission-based residential sales agency services. The company markets properties for sale and earns commission upon successful transaction completion. No fee is charged to buyers — seller pays all fees. The company does not disclose specific commission rates publicly.
2. Lettings Management Services: Three-tier lettings service offering tenant find only, rent collection with rent guarantee options, and full property management. Fees are charged to landlords for these services, with separate service tiers at different price points.
3. Conveyancing Referrals: Referral fees from recommended solicitors and conveyancers. The company introduces clients to vetted conveyancing providers and receives compensation from those providers for the referrals.
4. Financial Services Referrals: Referral income from Mortgage Advice Bureau for mortgage services introduced to buyers and sellers.
5. Tenant Fees: Tenant-facing fees including application fees (£295 +VAT), contract renewal fees (£75 +VAT), variation fees (£50 +VAT), change of occupier fees (£250+VAT), and early surrender fees. These are charged to tenants per tenancy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Graham Butt Estate Agents is a family-run estate and letting agency operating since 1971, providing residential property sales, lettings, and full property management services through four computer-linked branch offices in Angmering, East Preston, Littlehampton, and Rustington in West Sussex, UK. The company additionally offers specialist services including land and new homes marketing, premium and discreet property marketing, conveyancing and mortgage referrals, and a dedicated property management department for landlords.

Product overview

Graham Butt Estate Agents is a multi-award-winning family-run estate and letting agency operating since 1971, offering residential property sales and lettings services through four offices in Angmering, East Preston, Littlehampton, and Rustington. The core offering consists of Residential Sales and Lettings services, supported by specialized add-on modules including Property Management (full-service landlord management), Exclusive Homes (premium property marketing), Discreet Marketing (confidential sales), Open Houses (organized viewing events), Online Marketing (portals including Rightmove, Zoopla, PrimeLocation), Conveyancing Services, Property Valuations, Financial Services (via Mortgage Advice Bureau), and The London Connection/Guild Membership (access to London and international buyers through The Guild of Property Professionals). The Land & New Homes department handles new developments including Meadow Gate (Roffey Homes partnership) and Harvest Rise (Sigma Homes partnership). The company operates Graham Butt Estate Agents Ltd (Sales, Company No. 06373717) and Graham Butt Letting Ltd (Lettings, Company No. 05826329).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Sales Estate agency service for selling residential properties including property valuations, accompanied viewings, negotiations, sales progression support, professional photography, online marketing across major portals, and conveyancing introductions. Targeted at homeowners in the West Sussex coastal area.
• Lettings Lettings service offering three tiers — Tenant Find Only, Rent Collection (with rent guarantee options), and full Managed Service — for landlords in the West Sussex area from Worthing to Bognor. Includes tenant referencing, rent collection, compliance management, and rent guarantee insurance options.
• Property Management Dedicated property management department handling day-to-day management of rental properties, maintenance coordination via Fixflo, inventory management, and compliance monitoring for landlords.
• Land & New Homes Specialist department for buying projects, developing sites, and selling brand-new properties including building plots, refurbishments, and new build homes. Provides free initial assessments and guidance on conditional sales, option agreements, and promotion agreements. Targeted at landowners, developers, and new-build buyers.
• Exclusive Homes Premium marketing service for luxury and unique properties requiring individual marketing approach to achieve premium sale prices, including bespoke marketing strategies. Targeted at high-value property sellers in the West Sussex coastal area.
• Discreet Marketing Confidential property marketing service for sellers who do not wish to make moving plans public or allow public viewing of their home online, with properties matched to selected buyers from the agency's registered database.
• Open Houses Organized open house events where suitable properties are promoted and viewed by multiple potential buyers on the same day to generate interest and competition, with the company handling all advertising and promotion. A guide price is agreed with the seller.
• Property Valuations Free property valuations and market appraisals for sellers, including online valuation tools (PropertyLogic) and in-person expert valuations at any of the four offices.
• The London Connection (Guild Membership) Exclusive membership of The Guild of Property Professionals providing access to over 1,200 member agents across the UK including 75 in London and the Guild's Park Lane office, giving West Sussex sellers access to London and international relocating buyers.
• Conveyancing and Mortgage Referrals Introductions to vetted local solicitors and national online conveyancers with fixed fees, digital case tracking, and extended opening hours including weekends. Mortgage advice is provided via Mortgage Advice Bureau for buyers seeking financing.
• Meadow Gate Development New homes development in Angmering, West Sussex, marketed on behalf of Roffey Homes through the agency's bespoke new homes marketing service.
• Harvest Rise Development New homes development featuring Sigma Home properties in Angmering, West Sussex, marketed through the agency's Land & New Homes department.

Quantifiable outcome

• 338 residential properties currently listed for sale and 9 properties for rent on the company website
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Guild of Property ProfessionalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive membership of The Guild of Property Professionals gives Graham Butt access to over 1200 member agents across the country, including 75 in London and the Guild's Park Lane office. This enables the company to offer clients unique access to London and international buyers looking to invest in the local property market. Buyer referrals are exchanged between member agents across the network.
• Mortgage Advice BureauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGraham Butt refers clients to Mortgage Advice Bureau for mortgage services. The referral is accessible from the sales section of the website under Financial Services. Mortgage Advice Bureau provides independent mortgage advice and is linked from the Buying section of the website.
• Local Solicitors and ConveyancerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGraham Butt has built strong relationships with excellent local solicitors and conveyancers over many years and is happy to recommend or introduce clients to trusted firms in the area. The company also works with reputable national online conveyancers offering modern, fully digital services with 24-hour secure online case tracking.
• Lifetime LegalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLifetime Legal conducts anti-money laundering checks on behalf of Graham Butt for all clients selling or buying a property. The cost of these checks (£65 incl. VAT) is paid by the client in advance and covers data collection and monitoring. This partnership ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Roffey HomesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraham Butt markets new home developments on behalf of Roffey Homes, including the Meadow Gate development. The company acts as the exclusive or lead agent for new homes sites in its local area, providing bespoke marketing services tailored to new build properties.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Winkworth: UK franchised estate agency network with many local offices. Comparable as a residential sales and lettings franchise model operating multiple branches, including in West Sussex markets overlapping with Graham Butt's territory.
• Cubitt & West: Sussex-focused estate and lettings agency with branches across the region. Comparable as a multi-branch independent agency providing residential sales, lettings, and property management services in the same West Sussex/East Sussex catchment area.
• Mishon Mackay: Independent estate agency group operating across Sussex including Brighton, Hove, and Haywards Heath. Comparable as a regional multi-branch residential sales and lettings firm of similar scale and family/independent heritage, competing in overlapping Sussex markets.
• Henry Adams: Sussex-based estate agency with branches across Chichester, Emsworth, and the South Downs. Directly comparable multi-branch independent agency offering residential sales and lettings in the broader West Sussex/Sussex coastal geography adjacent to Graham Butt's territory.

Broad incumbents

• Savills: Global real estate services firm with significant UK residential agency presence. Competes with Graham Butt for premium property listings in the South East and offers similar sales and lettings services at the higher end of the market.
• Foxtons: London-centric estate agency with regional expansion. Comparable business model (sales, lettings, property management) at significantly larger scale; not a direct competitor in Littlehampton but a benchmark for the multi-branch brokerage model Graham Butt operates.
• Hunters Property Group: UK-wide estate agency franchise with branches across England including in Sussex. Offers the same residential sales, lettings, and property management services as Graham Butt through a national franchised network competing for local market share.
• Connells Group: One of the UK's largest estate agency groups with hundreds of branches nationwide. Operates in overlapping West Sussex markets and competes for both sales instructions and corporate relocations; substantially larger and broader than Graham Butt.

Emerging players

• Purplebricks: Online/hybrid estate agency offering lower-fee selling models. Not a direct geographic competitor in West Sussex but represents the disruptive business model that threatens traditional commission-based firms like Graham Butt.
• Yopa: UK hybrid estate agency combining online platform with local agents. Comparable as an alternative model targeting sellers who want lower fees, competing for seller mind-share against traditional agents including Graham Butt.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/grahambuttea
• Xx.com/grahambuttea
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/graham-butt-lettings-ltd

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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