Independent Homes
At Independent Homes, located in Larne, their expertise in the real estate market is backed by a deep understanding of the local community. Their mission is straightforward: to provide comprehensive solutions for buying, selling, and renting properties, along with financial and mortgage advice. From their base on Upper Main Street, they strive to offer a personalized service that meets all your real estate needs under one roof.
They offer a wide range of properties, from apartments to chalets, and are dedicated to maximizing the potential of each property on the market. Their team consists of professionals passionate about helping clients navigate the complex real estate landscape, ensuring that every transaction is transparent and aligned with their clients' goals.
Additionally, Independent Homes takes pride in providing extra services such as mortgage advice and access to insurance coverage, further streamlining the buying and selling process. Their commitment to first-class customer service and effective marketing strategies makes them an invaluable partner for any real estate needs in Larne.
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9:30-17h
- tuesday: 9:30-17h
- wednesday: 9:30-17h
- thursday: 9:30-17h
- friday: 9:30-17h
- saturday: 9:30-12h
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Our comment from ImmoNetwork about Independent Homes:
Comprehensive property services and personalized approach
Independent Homes operates as a family-run real estate agency dedicated to managing the entire property lifecycle. Their official portfolio covers both buying and selling residential properties, alongside comprehensive lettings and rental management. The team also assists clients with mortgage arrangements and legal coordination, streamlining what is often a fragmented process. By offering these core services in-house, they ensure a unified workflow that minimizes external dependencies and keeps transactions moving forward efficiently.
Clients consistently highlight the agency’s ability to transform potentially overwhelming situations into straightforward, manageable experiences. The staff maintains a highly professional demeanor while preserving a warm, accessible attitude that puts sellers and buyers at ease from day one.
Deep regional expertise and accurate market valuation
Grounded in extensive local knowledge, the agency demonstrates a precise understanding of the Northern Ireland housing market, with particular strength in the Larne and Ballymena areas. Agents utilize this expertise to conduct thorough market analyses, ensuring properties are priced competitively to attract serious buyers quickly. Their internal registry of qualified purchasers further accelerates viewings and negotiations, often resulting in successful completions at or above the initial asking price.
This localized focus allows them to anticipate regional trends and buyer preferences, providing sellers with realistic strategies and buyers with access to highly competitive opportunities.
Proactive communication and dedicated client tracking
Transparency and responsiveness are consistently emphasized across customer feedback. The team maintains rigorous communication protocols, providing regular updates via phone and email to keep all parties fully informed. Complex queries are addressed promptly, and unforeseen setbacks are navigated with clear explanations and alternative solutions. This proactive approach proves especially valuable for clients managing transactions from abroad, as well as those handling sensitive or time-sensitive moves.
When unexpected challenges arise, the staff adapts swiftly, ensuring that paperwork, viewings, and legal steps progress without unnecessary delays. Their willingness to accommodate special requests, such as extended viewing access or flexible scheduling, further reinforces their commitment to client convenience.
What clients consistently commend
Reviewers repeatedly point to several defining qualities that set this agency apart in a competitive market:
- End-to-end transaction management: Complete handling of marketing, negotiations, documentation, and post-sale support.
- Exceptional responsiveness: Rapid replies to inquiries, with agents readily available to clarify details or adjust arrangements.
- Tailored guidance: Practical advice on property presentation, financial planning, and navigating legal requirements.
- Reliability for international sellers: Dedicated support structures that keep remote clients fully engaged throughout the process.
Independent Homes: Reviews
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Reviews on Google
4,9 out of 5 from 61 reviews
Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend Independent Homes! Matthew and Agnes made the recent sale of a property proceed seamlessly and nothing was too much trouble. I have consistently received the same level of service over many years from this company and as such have no hesitation in recommending.
Fantastic experience: The whole process was smooth and easy, all information given without any run-around and questions and queries answered quickly and with detail. No issues at all!!!
Fantastic experience: Couldn’t be happier with the service from Independent homes. Everyone involved in the company are super professional and very easy to communicate with.
Fantastic experience: Matthew, Agnes and Charley were incredible throughout our selling and buying experience with Independent Homes. No ask was ever too much for the team and they were always so pleasant!
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Matthew and Independent Homes in Larne for anyone looking to sell their property. From start to finish, the professionalism and dedication were outstanding, when our initial sale fell through Matthew never lost momentum or focus, he handled our setback seamlessly with flawless communication. I was kept informed at every single stage of the process. Phone calls and updates were prompt, clear, and reassuring. His knowledge of the Larne housing market was evident throughout the entire journey. Matthew turned a stressful life event into a smooth, manageable experience.
Fantastic experience: Matthew (and everyone else) was fantastic from start to finish, communication top drawer throughout the process, went above and beyond. Would reccomend them highly.
Fantastic experience: The team at Independent Homes were amazing throughout, Matthew kept me well informed with everything, and if I had any questions they were dealt with quickly and efficiently. My family and I love our new home!! I would highly recommend using Independent Homes to my family and friends.
Fantastic experience: Matthew, Agnes and Team have been fantastic. They made the selling process so smooth and hassle free.
Fantastic experience: Having recently sold our house through independent homes I can't speak highly enough. Sold our house super quick, fantastic communication throughout and really pleasant to deal with. Thank you very much to Matthew for all his help it was greatly appreciated. Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: We both bought and sold our new houses through independent homes. They could not have been more helpful, nothing was ever any bother to them and they were extremely responsive to any phonecalls and questions that we had! I highly recommend them to anyone buying or selling their house!
Fantastic experience: We’ve had a fantastic experience with this estate agent from start to finish. Matthew has been incredibly attentive throughout the entire process and kept us fully informed every step of the way. Communication was always clear and timely, and we felt supported and reassured from the very beginning right through to completion. We really appreciate all of Matthew’s hard work and his team, I would recommend this agency to anyone looking for a smooth and professional service. Thank you
Fantastic experience: Independent Homes are highly recommendable! Moving house was so smooth, communication is fantastic and everyone is professional, friendly and helpful. Definitely 5 stars!
Fantastic experience: Sold my house a few weeks ago and I would recommend Independent Homes. Matthew and Agnes kept me updated throughout the whole process. The staff are lovely and nothing was too much trouble for them.
Fantastic experience: The team at Independent Homes made my house selling & move seamless. Both Mathew and Agnes kept me informed and updated throughout and I couldn't recommend them enough. Straight forward, no hassle and everything happened on time, we actually completed a few weeks early. Thank you so much to you both.
Fantastic experience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recently purchased my new home through Independent Homes, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! From start to finish, the team was incredibly helpful and responsive to all my enquiries. They guided me through every step of the process, making what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and straightforward. Their professionalism and friendly approach gave me real peace of mind. I’d highly recommend Independent Homes to anyone looking to buy a property — truly outstanding service!
Fantastic experience: Matthew was great from the start. Always on the other end of the phone if we had any questions and any issues that came about were always dealt with. Thanks again Matthew for all your help and finding us our home.
Fantastic experience: My brothers and i recently used Independent homes as the estate agent to help with the sale of our mums property. Right from our first meeting we were incredibly impressed by Matthews knowledge and understanding of the market value of the area and of clients he already had on his books that would be interested in viewing. He shared expert advice on presenting the property, and highlighted the most important information to help promote its best assets. We found Matthew very enthusiastic and focused, keeping us well informed as the sale progressed. I would use Matthew and Independent homes again without any hesitation whatsoever.
Fantastic experience: I couldn’t be happier with my experience with Independent Homes. From the very first viewing to the final paperwork, the team was professional, responsive, and genuinely supportive. Couldn’t have done more for us as we needed access to the property serval time to get measurements and this was no issue. They took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for and guided us through the entire process with honesty and expertise. Communication was always prompt and clear, and they went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. It’s rare to find an agency that combines efficiency with a personal touch, but Independent Homes nails it. Whether you’re buying, selling, or renting, I can’t recommend them highly enough. A truly five-star service!
Fantastic experience: Can’t recommend Matthew and his staff enough. They’re genuinely interested in helping you find your new home. Offering advice and never too much time to discuss it all with you. Thank you.
Fantastic experience: Great trust worthy honest agents who are great to deal with. Have a very professional and individual approach to dealing with sales and letting. Matthew, Agnes & Christine are very knowledgeable and helpful, a pleasure to deal with
Fantastic experience: Very professional and helpful from the start Was a pleasure to use and would definitely use again
Fantastic experience: Fantastic estate agents from start to finish . Very helpful and knowledgeable. Everything completed in 5 weeks.
Fantastic experience: Great group of people, very helpful and professional.
Fantastic experience: First Class - sold our property through Independent Homes and got over asking price. Viewed countless properties for our onward purchase and thought we were never going to find one that met our needs until we got a call from Matthew Scott with the magic words "I found it". Independent Homes also look after a rental for us. We are kept fully informed and any issues are dealt with immediately. We are very happy with the service provided. Would highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Thank you for the good service and always willing to help
Fantastic experience: Couldn't ask for anything more, matthew went above and beyond to help me get my house even phoning out of work hours to make sure paperwork was done and keeping me in the loop of what was going on. Even after the house sale had gone through I know if there are any issues I can contact matthew and he will help anyway he can.
Fantastic experience: Professional, friendly, hard working, helpful, easy to talk to and contact.
Positive experience: Genuinely helpful
Fantastic experience: I can’t recommend matthew enough. He is always available and at hand. Very fast to respond and so helpful. He is the perfect combination between professional and friendly providing that personalised service ensuring everything runs smoothly. I would genuinely recommend to all.
Fantastic experience: Just sold our house through independent homes and I cannot rate the team highly enough. Agnes, Charlie and Matthew put you at ease the whole way through the process of selling your house.
Fantastic experience: They certainly take any worries you have when selling a property. I didn't have to do anything. They did all the work. Thanks for everything. John Davies.
Fantastic experience: I have sold a property through independent homes on two separate occasions as well as renting previously. I always find they go above and beyond. Matthew and the team are extremely helpful and they always go out of their way to accommodate even at short notice. Communication is always excellent and I would and have recommended them to friends and family.
Fantastic experience: Agnes, Matthew and Charlie have gone above and beyond. Would highly recommend Independent Homes.
Fantastic experience: Highly professional from start to finish. Would highly recommend Independent Homes. Matthew was a great help
Fantastic experience: Always a friendly and helpful team
Fantastic experience: Having to sell a property when you live in another country is not an easy task. Contacted 3 difficult estate agents in larne and straight away Matthew put me at ease. Matthew has went above and beyond for us during the sale of the property and I cannot thank him enough. He is always the voice of reason and does go that extra mile each time. I would 100 percent recommend independent homes.
Fantastic experience: Great freindly family estate agent.
Fantastic experience: Top notch service 24/7
Fantastic experience: A really professional, family run company. No questions to much, a fantastic service from start to finish …. and beyond! Highly recommend Independent Homes in Larne…
Fantastic experience: A highly professional, family run company. Always on the ball, a fantastic service from start to finish …. and beyond! Highly recommend Independent Homes in Larne…
Fantastic experience: Excellent service and professional service
Fantastic experience: Helpful as always
Fantastic experience: In December 2021 we sent an email out to three local estate agents, all three were asked the same specific question regarding moving. All three responded, one said the query had been passed to a member of staff, one suggested we add our names to their register but Agnes from Independent Homes Larne gave us practical advice via email and also invited us in for a chat. We arranged a meeting during which Agnes demonstrated that she understood the situation and provided us with practical options. Following the meeting the house was put on the market and sold successfully and a new dwelling was purchased. The support and service we received from all the team was both professional and friendly and we are very grateful for it. Buying and selling a house is stressful however Agnes and her team alleviated the stress by keeping us fully informed as to what was happening throughout the process.
Fantastic experience: Matthew and the team have been fantastic, they took all the stress out of my sale and purchase. Also Christine at Mortgages plus who handled every mortgage issue! Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Great notice of homes coming onto the site
Fantastic experience: Very professional from inital contact to the completion of the contract. Mathew kept me informed all the way through the process as I live abroad. Would highly recommend Independent homes and I hope to use their services again.
Fantastic experience: Great service from both sales and rental sides.
Fantastic experience: What can I say about these guys. They are so professional, friendly and responsive even to the stupidest questions that I asked on a regular basis. From buying and selling they went above and beyond to help . I couldn't recommend independent highly enough.
Fantastic experience: We have used independent homes on two occasions now both in buying a home and most recently in selling a home. On both occasions we were listened to, our queries answered and in turn the purchase and the sale were smooth and effortless. I believe this was down to Independent Homes expertise. Matthew, Agnes and the team are highly professional, competitively priced and I would highly recommend to anyone.
Fantastic experience: We recently purchased our new home through Homes Independent in Ballymena. A great service from the start to the finish, A very professional team which delivered a service that was efficient, informative and provided excellent communication throughout the entire process. We would highly recommend Homes independent to anyone, Thank you so much Claire and the entire team.
Fantastic experience: Very professional and trustworthy. Would highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Fantastic service from all the team at Independent Homes. The team are obviously passionate in delivering the best service they can to all parties involved and Matthew always goes the extra mile to help. Have no hesitation in recommending Matthew and his colleagues to provide a professional, honest and first class experience when buying or selling property. Unbeatable value and care.
Fantastic experience: First class service
Fantastic experience: Excellent service. Very helpful, friendly & professional. Really good rates.
Fantastic experience: Agnes, Mathew and Charlie could not have been more helpful during our recent house move. Agnes in particular jumped through hoops for us to ensure our sale went through
Fantastic experience: Great place.
Fantastic experience: So easy and convenient to get to and commute from
Fantastic experience: Great staff very helpful
Negative experience: Bad food
Hey Johnny thanks for the comment. I however think this review many not apply to ourselves as we are an estate agency not a food outlet or restaurant. Many thanks
Fantastic experience: Great people very helpful
Fantastic experience: Very friendly staff and even helpful when you have concluded your business
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