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Hunters Dumfries is owned and overseen by Managing Director, Graeme MacLeod. With over 20 years’ experience in the estate agent industry at a senior level, Graeme decided it was time to become a Hunters franchisee and bring the Hunters brand to Scotland. Graeme works closely with his team to share his passion and innovation.
Hunters Dumfries utilises the very latest technology, combined with the personal attention of our expert sales and lettings team, this ensures that all properties are easy to find for prospective buyers and tenants and that they are advertised in the most dynamic way. All the properties we list are showcased on the top national property portals, on our website, on social media, and on our mobile app, in fact, anywhere that the next satisfied customer will be found.
Hunters Dumfries offers all the services our customers require. We also have over 25 property professionals based at our Central Hub located in Carlisle daily to provide additional staff support, extra resources, and a dedicated customer service team until 8pm on weekdays and 4pm at weekends.
We offer a full range of property services to our clients. We are experienced in, and knowledgeable of, all stages of property sales, lettings, and management. We provide free, no obligation valuations and ensure all viewings are made with our accompanied viewer specialists to ensure every question from potential buyers and tenants can be answered directly.
Hunters Dumfries has an exclusive referral agreement in place with the Cumberland Building Society for mortgages and auction services with Auction House to be able to offer you a complete wrap around suite of services- from those first tentative enquiries, valuations, and negotiations right through to completion.
The Dumfries region is one of Scotland’s most beautiful counties, which offers a diverse range of properties from starter homes, luxury mansions, rural retreats, holiday homes, short and long term rental opportunities, right through to the perfect ‘forever’ home. Whether you are searching for an off plan new build, an established home, development and land purchase opportunities, or a renovation project, we are sure to have just what you are looking for.
Dumfries is popular choice of location for property rentals for students from the University of Glasgow based at the Dumfries campus, as well as individuals and families that are not homeowners; so there is always a high demand for rental properties which adds interest to those seeking investment opportunities within the buy-to-let market.
The Dumfries and Galloway area attracts many buyers from the local area and across the rest of the UK that are lured by the geographical beauty of the local landscape and the pace of life in the Scottish Borders. Whether you are a first-time buyer, an experienced property investor, a family needing to upscale or downsize your living accommodation, or looking for the perfect forever home, we have the right property for you.
Call us today to find out how we can help you on the next phase of your property journey.
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Jill is the Sales Manager that leads our large team of negotiators within the Hunters South West Scotland operational areas. Jill is based in the Central Hub and has several years of property sales, valuations, and lettings experience. Jill is always on hand to offer support and guidance to customers and staff teams when chains get tough and deals need to be progressed.
Marie is the Lettings Manager across the Hunters South West Scotland area. Marie has a passion for providing excellent customer service protecting landlords’ properties and investments, and the rights of our tenants; this passion is passed down to her team to ensure that our landlords are kept up to date with the latest government legislation to remain compliant. Marie is qualified in lettings and property management in England and Scotland proudly earning MARLA and MAPIP accreditation, she also holds the Propertymark qualification for inventory preparation.
Mark McMinn is one of our local valuers. Mark was born and raised in Castle Douglas and has several years’ experience in the estate agent industry which gives him the edge when it comes to local knowledge of the South West Scotland property market.
Tracy is a local valuer working throughout the Dumfries area and has extensive knowledge of the local housing market which ensures she provides all sales clients with reliable and realistic guidance. Tracy is also our local lettings expert and is qualified with a Level 6 Award in Residential Letting and Property Management – Scotland as well as having MARLA accreditation. Landlords can be sure she is here to help protect you and your investment property as well as your tenant.
Alan Bell is our Senior Negotiator who joined the team in 2016 as a career change from a hospitality background. His eye for detail and innate ability to ensure smooth communication between all parties has seen him quickly rise to this senior role. Alan grew up in South West Scotland so has a comprehensive knowledge of the places and people that make Dumfries and the surrounding area so unique. In his spare time, Alan loves to travel, he intends to travel the world one holiday at a time.
John McFadyen joined the team in 2019 as an Accompanied Viewer and is already very popular with our clients, he loves meeting new people and is passionate about showing all the very best assets our sale and letting properties have to offer. John lives in the South West of the area our branch covers so he has lots of local knowledge. John also loves DIY, travel, and gardening- perhaps he can give some hints and tips as he shows you around?
Kim is a Local Valuer but started out as a sales negotiator in 2005 in the busy Carlisle office. After learning the ropes by arranging viewings, negotiating offers, and all the related processes, Kim moved on to be a valuer in her local area and then managed our Penrith location. Having lived in Cumbria all her life, Kim knows the area like the back of her hand and loves helping people in all situations to do what is best for them. Kim loves nothing more than seeing a property she has listed being ‘sale’ or ‘let’ agreed knowing she has helped that customer move on, whichever way their lives are going. In her spare time Kim loves spending time with her friends and family and enjoys working out in the local gym.
As the region’s largest town, Dumfries is well placed as a commercial centre and travel hub to easily access the outlying areas. We provide a fully comprehensive service to customers covering the ‘Stewartry’ towns of Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, and the nearby villages to the west, the Nithsdale areas of Thornhill, and the Annandale and Eskdale areas of Moffat, Lockerbie, Annan, and Langholm.
Dumfries and Galloway is the perfect location to live for those who wish to avoid the higher tourism areas of Glasgow, Edinburgh, and the Highlands, for a more rural setting.
Dumfries is steeped in history- Robert the Bruce infamously slayed John “The Red” Comyn in Greyfriars Church in 1306, and poet Robert Burns was a “weel-kent face” during his later years living in the town and surrounding areas.
J.M. Barrie, the Scottish novelist and dramatist, attended Dumfries Academy; in early 2019, Moat Brae House and gardens opened its doors paying homage to the past student who would go on to write Peter Pan. The new Visitor attraction and National Centre for Children’s Literature and Storytelling is acknowledged to be the birthplace of Neverland.
Throughout the year, Dumfries plays host to many celebrations and events that are much anticipated by locals and visitors alike; June sees the Guid Nychburris, (Good Neighbours) celebration provide a week of events including the traditional ‘Riding of the Marches’, crowning of the ‘Queen of the South’ and climaxing with the exciting and vibrant ‘Guid Nychburris’ parade through the town. Other annual highlights include the Big Burns Supper, a week-long ‘Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival’ each May, and the Dumfries Agricultural Show, which takes place in August.
Dumfries has excellent road and rail networks to the nearby towns of Annan, Gretna, and Lockerbie, which is a real bonus to commuters working in city centre locations. For those needing to travel further afield, Glasgow is less than 1 ½ hours by road and just under 2 hours by rail.
Dumfries has benefitted from much investment in healthcare and education in the last few years which has seen the brand new, state of the art, Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary completed in 2018 and several new schools and education campus’ offering a wide choice of modern learning environments brought to the area. Dumfries also boasts the oldest working theatre in Scotland, The Theatre Royal, along with many other independent theatres, cinemas, museums, art galleries, and larger high street shops and eateries interspersed with thriving independent shops and restaurants; there really is something for everyone in this lovely location.
The Solway coastline offers those with wanderlust the very best in opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors- rich forests, mountains, historical sites, incredible sailing, and rugged beaches are all on offer in this designated area of outstanding natural beauty. For those with sporty interests there are many bowling clubs, golf courses- Southerness is a particular jewel in the golfing crown with its championship course overlooking the breath-taking Solway shore, and there is a wealth of football and rugby clubs across the region. The towns natives are called “Doonhamers”, a nickname they share with the local football team ‘Queen of the South’, who play their home matches at Palmerston Park on the Maxwelltown side of the River Nith which runs through the centre of the town.
Dumfries @ Unit G (a) Clifford Court, Cooper Way, Carlisle, CA3 0JG
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