This customer-friendly, family-run business has gone from strength to strength since it was founded 17 years ago by Fiona Whittington.

The Worthing-based business is now run by her daughter and son-in-law Sophia and Matthew Morrissey.

Matthew had worked for many years for a leading independent estate agent in Brighton and also in London for Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, selling a whole range of properties, from one-bedroom apartments to million+ houses.

Matt says: “We always wanted to run our own business and Sophia and I have a real hands-on approach. “I believe a husband and wife team are unbeatable and we never get on each others’ nerves, honest!

“We have recently had our first baby daughter, Amelia. She keeps us up at night but we are so happy, maybe one day she may work within the business.

“We have extensive marketing tools at our disposal, including many different websites to the various media we use which covers East and West Sussex. “Our approach to the business is to use cutting edge technology, but never forget that this is a people business.

“Your most valuable asset is your home and I believe you must be able to trust the estate agent that you choose to do their best for you, the client.

“I have always been very mindful of this, so when I say I am going to do something, then I will see it through. We will always call you back and always give you same day feedback.

“Your property sale will be dealt with by a director of the business and we will work the hardest to achieve the highest price for you.

”Whittington & Co also has a thriving lettings business and manages a large portfolio of properties with many landlords who have been with the firm since it opened.”

Matt added: “I have seen Worthing grow and grow over the years with more people moving into the area especially from the London and Brighton areas. “I myself moved from Hove to Worthing several years ago and find there is a real community here. “As a family, we love living here – the schools are excellent, there are some lovely parks and the beach has so much to offer. It's younger than you think!”

To find out more about the Worthing property market or to arrange a free market appraisal please call Matt or Sophia Morrissey on 01903 211600.