About RMEST
A premium UK real estate practice, built on trust.
Since 2008, RMEST has helped thousands of clients buy, sell, let and invest in property across the United Kingdom — combining deep local knowledge with an uncompromising standard of care.
Our Story
Fifteen years of quiet excellence
RMEST was founded in Mayfair in 2008 with a simple conviction: that discerning clients deserve a property partner who acts as an adviser, not a salesperson. In an industry too often defined by short-term incentives, we built a practice around the opposite — long-term relationships, patient guidance and honest advice.
From a single London office we have grown into a nationally-recognised practice — with a portfolio spanning London, the Cotswolds, Oxford, Cambridge, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol and Brighton. Along the way we have advised private individuals, family offices, developers and institutional investors on more than £4.2 billion of UK property transactions.
What has not changed is our approach: every instruction is led by a senior adviser, every valuation is honest, and every transaction is treated as if it were our own. It's a quiet philosophy, but it explains why 78% of our new business comes from repeat clients and personal recommendation.
£4.2B
Total transacted value
2,400+
Homes & assets sold
15+
Years advising UK clients
98%
Client satisfaction score
78%
Repeat & referral instructions
4hrs
Guaranteed response time
What we stand for
Mission, vision and values
The principles that guide every RMEST engagement — from a first-time buyer viewing to an eight-figure commercial acquisition.
Our Mission
To make every UK property decision — buying, selling, letting or investing — clearer, calmer and more rewarding through honest counsel and rigorous execution.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted independent property adviser in the United Kingdom — recognised for discretion, expertise and enduring client relationships.
Our Values
Integrity first. Discretion always. Precision in everything. And a genuine belief that the right home, in the right place, changes lives.
Our journey
Milestones that shaped RMEST
From a single Mayfair office to a nationwide advisory practice — a brief timeline of the moments that defined us.
2008
Founded in Mayfair
Alexander Rowe opens RMEST's first office in Mayfair with a team of four advisers.
2013
Country Homes launch
Cotswolds and Home Counties division opens, extending RMEST beyond London for the first time.
2018
Commercial division
Dedicated commercial and investment team formed, advising on offices, retail and industrial assets.
2024
National coverage
Regional offices established in Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Bristol — full UK reach.
The team
Senior advisers, national reach
Every RMEST client works directly with an experienced adviser — never a call centre. Meet a few of the people behind the practice.
Alexander Rowe
Founder & CEO
20+ years in UK prime residential. Former head of Central London at a Big Four agency.
Isabella Marchetti
Head of Prime Central London
Prime resi specialist covering Mayfair, Belgravia, Knightsbridge and Chelsea.
Daniel Osei
Director, Commercial
Advises institutional and private investors on offices, retail and industrial assets.
Freya Lindqvist
Head of Country Homes
Country estates, equestrian properties and Cotswolds specialist.
Sophie Hartwell
Director, Lettings & Management
ARLA-qualified. Leads full-service lettings and block management across England.
Marcus Nwosu
Head of Manchester
Regional lead for the North West — residential, BTL and new developments.
Elena Vasquez
Investment Consultant
Portfolio strategy, yield analysis and cross-border acquisitions.
James Ashcroft
Legal & Compliance
Ensures every transaction meets AML, GDPR and Client Money Protection standards.
Nationwide coverage
Local advisers in every major UK market
From Mayfair to Manchester, Cambridge to Edinburgh — we combine local specialism with a single, joined-up service.
"In eleven years of buying and selling UK property, I have never worked with an agency this thoughtful. RMEST doesn't chase transactions — they build relationships. That's why we keep coming back."
Award-winning
The Sunday Times, Prime Resi and ESTAs recognised.
Client-first
78% of instructions from repeat clients.
Discretion
Off-market representation as standard.
International
Trusted by clients in 34 countries.
Responsibility
How we work, beyond the transaction
Great property advice must sit alongside genuine responsibility — to our clients, our people and the communities we operate in.
Sustainable practice
EPC-informed advice on every home, and a carbon-neutral office operation since 2022.
Education & mentoring
We fund property qualifications for junior staff and mentor first-time buyers pro bono.
Community reinvestment
1% of profits reinvested into affordable housing initiatives across the regions we serve.
Why RMEST
What sets us apart
A checklist of what you can expect the moment you instruct us.
- A senior adviser leads every instruction — never a junior handover
- Written valuations backed by verified comparable evidence
- Full Client Money Protection under ARLA Propertymark
- In-house legal, marketing and photography teams
- Discreet, off-market representation for prime instructions
- Regulated, transparent fees — no hidden costs, ever
- 24/7 property management support across the UK
- Multilingual advisers for international buyers and sellers
Our promise to you
Every RMEST engagement carries a simple promise: you will always be advised, never sold to. If at any point you feel that promise is not being kept, our Managing Director will personally review your instruction — no questions asked.
About RMEST — FAQs
Common questions about our practice
When was RMEST founded and by whom?+
RMEST was founded in Mayfair in 2008 by Alexander Rowe. Alexander remains our Managing Director and personally reviews every prime instruction.
Is RMEST regulated?+
Yes. We are members of The Property Ombudsman, ARLA Propertymark and RICS-registered advisers work across all valuation work. Client money is fully protected.
Do you work with international clients?+
Absolutely — we advise clients in 34 countries, with multilingual advisers, remote viewings, and introductions to trusted solicitors and mortgage brokers.
What areas of the UK do you cover?+
London, the Home Counties, Cotswolds, Oxford, Cambridge, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Brighton, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle and Cardiff.
Do you handle off-market instructions?+
Yes — a significant portion of our prime instructions are handled discreetly off-market, particularly for sellers where confidentiality is essential.
How is a senior adviser assigned to me?+
We match you based on location, property type and objectives. From your first call, one named adviser owns the relationship — you'll never be passed between departments.
Discover the RMEST difference.
Whether you're buying your first home or building a national portfolio, we'd love to hear from you. A senior adviser will be in touch within four working hours.
Trusted by 2,400+ UK clients since 2008