The estate agent and lawyers teams at Ocean Portishead were excellent, keeping us very well informed and proactively sorting out issues. The combination of estate agents and lawyers in the same premis... See more
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I can recommend Ocean Portishead wholeheartedly. The service was transparent, consistent & straight. There was limited hype. Paul Delaney went out of his way to understand the character of our house &... See more
Great communication from the start. I felt well informed through the duration of my purchase and all my queries were responded to almost immediately. Demi was a real driving force behind insuring the... See more
I'm writing this review to commend the work of Matt at Ocean Estate Agents, Portishead. I have met Matt a number of times while viewing properties and he is always excellent. Matt knows just how to pu... See more
Company details
- #8 of 29 best companies in Estate Agents
- #4 of 10 best companies in Apartment Letting Agency
- #2 of 3 best companies in Apartment Rental Agency
- #17 of 60 best companies in Conveyancer
- #67 of 85 best companies in Mortgage broker
- #5 of 50 best companies in Property management company
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Ocean Estate Agents have been selling Bristol and North Somerset homes of all shapes and sizes – large and small, grand ¬and modest, smart and not so smart… for all kinds of people since 1984. Founder Paul Harris started the business over 40 years ago with Ocean Bishopston on Gloucester Road, and there are now 12 local offices across the city including one in Portishead and Weston super Mare. Their ethos is very much ‘people before property’, with the emphasis on looking after the individuals and families buying or selling their homes, to make what is often a challenging experience, as worry-free as possible. Ocean’s teams, reflect the culturally rich communities of this wonderful city, spanning a diverse mix of ages and backgrounds from across Bristol. It is also very much a family business. Many of the team have grown up and started their own families whilst working for Ocean – they even have some second generation ‘Oceaners’ now working for the company.
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43 High Street, BS20 6AA, Portishead, North Somerset, United Kingdom
- 01275844441
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A very mixed bag
A very mixed bag. The agents and the conveyancer were 4.5 stars but the move manager was one star. At best her purpose seemed to be to tick boxes without being proactive and at worst to suppress information from the other members of the chain. A crass response that I ‘literally gave two dates’ when I’d actually given an either/or statement was a classic. So in a word, unprofessional.
The estate agent and lawyers teams at Ocean Portishead were excellent
The estate agent and lawyers teams at Ocean Portishead were excellent, keeping us very well informed and proactively sorting out issues. The combination of estate agents and lawyers in the same premises worked very well We would recommend them
Great communication from the start
Great communication from the start. I felt well informed through the duration of my purchase and all my queries were responded to almost immediately.
Demi was a real driving force behind insuring the chain completed on time despite the problems we encountered along the way.
The time frame seemed protracted .
The staff who cared
The staff who cared, chased solicitors on our behalf and most important, kept up to date with progress - or otherwise. The portishead office are most helpful.
Proactive agents with plenty of feedback
Ocean were able to get lots of viewings for the sale of my flat and I got regular feedback. Once a buyer was found they updated me regularly on the progress of the sale. Very happy with the service.
Overall an excellent experience
I’ve had a great experience so far with Ocean Lettings, especially Kyra and the wider team. From arranging the initial viewing through to completing the referencing process and organising the move-in date, the service has been excellent.
Kyra has been professional, responsive and very helpful throughout. Communication has been clear and consistent, and she has always been quick to answer any questions and keep me updated at every stage of the process.
Her proactive approach has made the whole experience stress-free. I really appreciate the support from Kyra and the team and would definitely recommend Ocean Lettings to anyone looking for a professional and reliable letting agent.
We were the buyers and found Ocean to…
We were the buyers and found Ocean to be efficient, friendly and they kept us in the loop all the way through the process. Particular thanks go to Demi who had her finger on the pulse throughout.
As a first‑time buyer
As a first‑time buyer, I had no prior experience with purchasing a property, and I can honestly say that Demi at the Portishead branch was outstanding in every respect. Her communication was always prompt and precise, and she ensured that no question went unanswered. Thanks to her support, the entire process felt exciting, straightforward, and completely stress‑free.
Portishead branch
Paul at the Portishead branch was really supportive and responsive to our queries throughout the purchase of our new home.
The whole team were great
The whole team were great, we had a few stop, start moments to get our move sorted out and both the sales team and the legal team were so supported through the whole process, we couldn't recommend Ocean highly enough. Phil and Sarah
Friendly and professional service
Very helpful team and kept up to date…
Very helpful team and kept up to date with progress on our sale & purchase.
Very clear communication throughout our…
Very clear communication throughout our recent purchase. Thank you!
I have reviewed the Portishead Ocean…
I have reviewed the Portishead Ocean Estate agency a few weeks ago with an excellent review - particularly for Claire and Demi /
Many thanks to the Ocean Estate Agents…
Many thanks to the Ocean Estate Agents team on our recent move. They handled the work very professionally, and kept us well informed throughout the whole process. Would definitely use them again
You didn't do much
You didn't do much, provided access on one occasion. Didn't know much about the property, the vendor showed me.
You delivered my offer to vendor. Took some deceptive photos that completely failed to identify plaster off walls, partly my fault I should have moved furniture to check before buying.
I naively thought that either you or the surveyor might have identified 'work was needed' . But neither did. And it was. Is still ongoing 4 months later
On day of move you expect purchaser to drive to your office to collect keys despite managing the move.
Really can't say what you did for your several thousand pounds. You were polite and friendly but not several thousand pounds worth!
That said you were helpful which in my search some were less receptive.
So not many stars but that is because I honestly don't know what you do to earn the exorbitant commision you claim, not just you but ALL high street estate agents. If I had the confidence I would use an on line company as many of my friends have done and saved a packet.

Reply from Ocean Estate Agents - Portishead Sales
Good communication and helpful advice…
Good communication and helpful advice throughout the process, particularly near the "end" when negotiations were required. There was always someone on the end of a phone to help and the staff were always friendly and courteous.
Great service
Paul and the team were very helpful and kept us informed of progress all the way through the process. At times there were delays from the other party but Paul was always available with the latest information to make sure we didn't worry.
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