Beresford Adams have received a national award from Countrywide, the country’s largest estate agent, as one of the group’s top performing subsidiaries in 2008.

Paul Smith, managing drector, said: "This is a fantastic honour and a great achievement, and credit must go to all of our hard working and committed staff. This is a particularly pleasing award given the market difficulties in 2008 when we still managed to produce a strong result.

"Beresford Adams are totally committed to delivering a first class customer service.

"The prospects for 2009 look extremely encouraging. The first quarter has gone extremely well for us. We have experienced a significant uplift in applicant levels and are registering far more ‘hot’ proceedable buyers. "Sales in the first quarter of 2009 have moved on significantly, and as a result of our pro active approach and focus on customer service, I believe we are out performing the market. With higher activity levels and extremely low interest rates, there has never been a better time to instruct Beresford Adams to sell your house".