A TRURO-based estate agency has been awarded a mark of excellence for the second year running.

Cornish Bricks, in Pydar Street, has been rated as "exceptional" following an assessment of more than 26,000 estate and letting agents, as part of the Best Estate Agent Guide which was launched last year.

Managing director Jayne Chase said: "We are absolutely delighted to win this particular award for the second year in a row, as all agents were assessed, rather than the few that pay to be entered.

"To get the highest rating of exceptional and win an award is incredible; we work so hard to provide fantastic service without charging high fees.

"This recognition helps us to continue to grow the business and proves you do not have to pay high fees to sell your home and get great service.’’

The award ranks Cornish Bricks as one of the top three per cent estate agents in the country, following the largest ever assessment of the property industry in October.

It was one of only two estate agents in Cornwall to win the award.

The judging panel determined which brands are worthy of being called a ‘best estate agent’ following a rigorous and thorough assessment of 15,000 brands and 25,000 estate and letting agency branches, conducted by Property Academy and the UK’s leading property portal, Rightmove.

Jayne added: "We don't just say it - we prove you do not have to pay high fees to sell your home."

Home-movers and landlords can search for those estate and letting agents that made the grade in their area by visiting bestestateagentguide.co.uk

Cornish Bricks can be found at the top of Pydar Street in Truro (TR1 2AY).

Look them up at www.cornishbricks.co.uk