Who Are Farrar & Forbes

Farrar & Forbes is a modern, independent estate agency based in Colne, proudly offering expert sales and lettings services.

Experts In Property.

Regionally Trusted. 

Personally Invested.

Our team has a wealth of hands-on experience in the property sector and is passionate about providing a more personal, responsive service. We support clients across the BB postcode and beyond, offering honest advice, expert insight and professional support from start to finish.

What Sets Us Apart

Whether you're buying, selling, letting or renting, we’re here to guide you every step of the way with knowledge, professionalism and a genuine passion for property.

Exceptional Customer Service

Every client is treated as an individual, not a number.

Personalised, Hands-On Approach

One point of contact from valuation to completion.

Standout Property Marketing

CGI staging, drone footage, virtual tours and video walkthroughs.

Standout Property Marketing

CGI staging, drone footage, virtual tours and video walkthroughs.

Streamlined & Paperless

Modern systems for faster, more convenient transactions.

Qualified & Accredited Agents

Fully certified members of leading industry bodies.

Genuine Local Knowledge

We live, work and invest in the communities we serve.

Strong Professional Network

Trusted links with solicitors, brokers, surveyors and contractors.

Community Focused Ethos

Active supporters of BABs and Pendleside Hospice.

Competitive, Transparent Fees

Premium service, without inflated costs.

Colne Based Office

Accessible, central and always open for a conversation.

Meet the People Behind the Name

Greg Forbes
Director

With over 11 years of experience in lettings and property management, Greg has worked across every stage of the process, from administration and compliance to negotiations and tenancy lifecycles. His in-depth knowledge and client first approach ensure that every landlord, tenant and investor receives expert guidance with professionalism and care.

Reece Farrar
Director

Drawing on 9 years of experience in both sales and lettings, Reece combines expertise in valuations, marketing strategy and negotiation with creativity and commercial insight to deliver standout results. His leadership skills and commitment to clear, proactive communication ensure every client feels supported throughout the property journey.

Trusted by Local Buyers, Sellers & Landlords

We’re proud to have supported countless people across East Lancashire on their property journeys. Our clients consistently praise our straightforward advice and warm, responsive service. Discover why so many choose Farrar & Forbes as their trusted property partner.

Great service overall from Reece & Greg. Very professional, good advice & knowledge of property & made everything simple. Highly recommend, will definitely be using again!

Lewis Spencer

13 February 2025

Reece and Gregg have been really efficient with the purchase of my property! They were easy to contact and made the process stress free.

Beth Whittaker

23 January 2025

Farrar and Forbes are acting on my behalf as letting agents. I have mainly been dealing with Greg Forbes and he has been exceptional. I have been using letting agents for a number of years and have never experienced such an efficient and professional service. I would 100% recommend them.

Alex Baldwin

9 July 2025

Excellent estate agent, I bought a house off them. They were very helpful, and I would highly recommend them.

Samantha Kirby

9 July 2025

Brilliant to deal with, both Reece and Greg have a wealth of knowledge that has clearly been built over years working within the industry. Don't look anywhere else when it comes to your property needs, you won't be disappointed.

Harry Thompson

29 September 2025

Reece was very helpful and, even after completion, continued to help us fix an issue with our fence which had been damaged in a recent storm. Would recommend!

Tim Harvey

27 March 2025

Me and my partner bought our first home through Farrar & forbes. Throughout the process both were very professional and helpful with quick responses and helping us with any issues. Would highly recommend!

Scott Mcgoogan

22 May 2025

Amazing service from Greg here! Great communication and very quick with responses to any questions I had. Made the process very smooth and easy which is a must when your moving home!

Ellie Holmes

28 August 2025

We had Reece out recently to value our home and he was a pleasure to deal with, demonstrating his knowledge of the local area and similar properties while also being fair with his assessment and not pressuring us into choosing Farrar & Forbes.

Andrew Frost

11 June 2025

I recently had the pleasure of working with Reece when looking for a property and could not be more pleased with the experience. From start to finish Reece was professional, friendly and attentive to my needs. I would highly recommend using Farrar & Forbes whether you’re looking to buy or rent a property.

Jade Foulds

16 July 2025
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