Spencers Estate Agents Highcliffe

Rob is a director of Spencers New Forest and manages the Lymington office. He took over Fells Gulliver’s Brockenhurst office in 2005, following over 20 years’ experience of the property market both in London and the Home Counties including working as a consultant for leading national property portal Rightmove. In 2010 he and Alan joined forces to found Spencers New Forest.

Ian Donegan began his estate agency career in 2012 with an international corporate agency. For the last eight years he has specialised in coastal property, initially working along the Bournemouth and Poole coast and latterly running an independent agency in Christchurch, before launching Spencers’ Christchurch Bay office.
Ian regularly attracts praise from appreciative clients for his dedication. Ian comments that he enjoys the interaction with people that his role provides and derives huge satisfaction from helping people move on to the next chapter in their lives.
Ian has lived locally for the past eight years and says: “We are lucky to live so close to the sea. I wouldn’t change it! It is a great area to explore, from the New Forest to sandy beaches.”
In his free time you may find him with his young family at Christchurch Quay or Southbourne beach.

George Jones has lived in the New Forest area his whole life. He began his career in 2013 with a country estate agency in Lyndhurst, followed by two years’ working for an independent agency in New Milton on the New Forest coast. On joining Spencers he quickly became a key member of the Ringwood office.
George has a dynamic, diligent and enthusiastic approach, and enjoys working with people and problem-solving. He comments: “No sale or purchase is the same, as every client, property and situation is different.”
George enjoys his coastal life: “I like the variety of properties on the coast and their different aspects. No two days are alike and the scenery always changes!”
Out of office you may find George paddle boarding or enjoying a walk from Highcliffe Castle down to Avon Beach for something to eat at the Noisy Lobster.

Andrew Grice and his family moved to Christchurch Bay in 2014 to be closer to the water and enjoy a coastal lifestyle.
Andrew’s estate agency career started in London back in 2001. Following a move to the country, he spent approximately 15 years working for two of the country’s top agencies advising clients on the sale of town and country property in Wiltshire and Hampshire and premium coastal properties in Dorset, before joining Spencers New Forest to run the Lymington office in 2018.
Since then, Andrew has overseen the Lymington office’s increasing growth in market share including a developing representation of properties along the coast. He is highly regarded by both colleagues and clients for his calm and professional approach, while family time is spent surfing, dog walking on Barton cliff top and beach, and enjoying live music.

Maya has worked within the property industry since 2021 and joined the Spencers Coastal department in May 2023. She is now an invaluable member of the Highcliffe team with her organisation, attention to detail and customer service skills. In Maya’s spare time, she can be found with her husband and their two young children bike riding along the beach or playing in a local park.

Born and bred in the local area and having returned home from a stint in Australia, Paula brings close to 20 years of experience in estate agency, sales and customer service. A warm and friendly personality, positive attitude and a straight‐talking style, has won her the respect and trust of her clients. In her spare time, you can find her taking long walks on the beach or in the forest with her two golden retrievers. She also enjoys horse riding, golf and playing cricket.

Born and bred in the New Forest, Rosie’s local knowledge is exemplary. Having attended local schools throughout her education, Rosie proceeded to undertake an event management qualification which helped with her time spent at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show. Proving herself to be an extremely efficient and effective member of staff, Rosie joined the estate agents Ringwood team in November 2018. In her free time, Rosie can be found competing at horse shows nationally, rearing her forest foal and exploring the local area with her dog.