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About us

Originally founded in 2000 as Griffin
Residential, the company began as a
traditional high-street estate agent in
Southend-On-Sea.

Following early success and expansion
across the South-East, the business made
the strategic decision during the 2007/08
financial crisis to streamline operations and
focus on delivering high-quality sales and
lettings services from its head office
in Westcliff.

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Built for a better
property experience

A smarter way to move
forward

In 2014, the company redefined its direction as technology reshaped the property market, opening new opportunities for homeowners and agents. This marked the shift towards a more modern and flexible way of delivering services.

A smarter way to move forward

Built for a fully online
experience

Moving away from the traditional branch model, the business embraced a fully online, national approach. This allowed for lower costs while maintaining fast, responsive, and high-quality customer support.

Built for a fully online experience

A family business you can
trust

Emoov is led by director Nick Neale, alongside his son Jacob and daughter Sophie. With a modern mindset and strong industry experience, the team is focused on delivering reliable service across the UK.

A family business you can trust

A journey of growth, innovation, and transformation

From a traditional estate agent to a fully online service, evolving with the market, embracing technology, and refining our approach along the way.
2000

Griffin Residential Founded

Established in Southend-On-Sea as a traditional estate agent, offering sales and lettings.

2007 – 2008

Restructuring & Focus

During the financial crisis, the business streamlined operations to focus on delivering high-quality local services.

2014

A New Vision

A shift in direction driven by technology and changing market demands, redefining the future of the business.

2016 – 2018

Going Online

Launch of digital platforms, marking the transition to a fully online, nationwide estate agency.

2022

Modern Rebrand

Reintroduced as Griffin Property Co., reflecting a more unified and contemporary identity.

2024

The Emoov Launch

Acquisition and relaunch of Emoov, one of the UK’s leading online estate agent brands.

A service built on trust and simplicity

Our Mission

To provide a credible, cost-effective alternative to traditional estate agents — through a fully online, flexible service tailored to every customer.

Our Values

Honesty. Transparency. Reliability. We deliver a clear and trustworthy experience across sales and lettings.

Service built on trust

Meet Our CEO

Nick Neale, CEO & Director of Emoov
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Our rebrand and new platform are designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s property market. By combining cutting-edge technology with our core values of personalized service, we are setting a new standard in the online estate agency sector. We look forward to continuing our mission to deliver exceptional value to our clients.

Nick Neale

CEO & Director, Emoov

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