About Us

Graham Butt, Chairman – FNAEA, MARLA

Graham has recently celebrated 50 years as an Estate Agent, having started his career in the 1960s working in Brighton for the original family business G S Butt & Co, before establishing his own company in Lancing, and then in 1971 opening in Littlehampton, expanding later into Rustington and Bognor Regis.

Graham sold the original business to Abbey National/Cornerstone in 1988 and became a Regional Sales Director for the South East of England. When Abbey National sold Cornerstone in 1993, Graham resigned and re-established the BUTT name as Graham Butt Estate Agents. The business soon expanded and currently has offices, in Littlehampton, Rustington, Angmering and East Preston with a separate dedicated Lettings and Property Management Department.

Graham is still actively involved in the business but also finds time to enjoy his many interests including playing golf at Ham Manor, fishing and gardening

David Butt, Managing Director – CeMap, ANAEA

David is Graham’s oldest son and the Managing Director of the business. He started his career in 1985 working for an independent agent, in Maidstone, before joining General Accident Property Services as the Area Manager of the Maidstone area, looking after offices in Barming, Bearsted, Larkfield, Lenham and Maidstone. He joined the Family business in 2003.

He lives at Bramley Green, Angmering with his wife Carole (who worked at our East Preston Office for 17 years) they have two grown-up sons James and Peter. James also works within the business as the Branch Director of our Littlehampton office.

David played cricket for Mote Cricket Club in Maidstone for almost 25 years. He also played regularly for the county league sides and football at a similar standard. Now, he spends his spare time playing golf at Ham Manor and can be found keeping fit at the local Lanes Health Club early in the morning.

Clare Butt, Director 

Clare was born in Rustington and has lived there all of her life. She started her Estate Agency career with Bernard Tucker Estate Agents who used to have offices in Rustington. She then joined Graham at Littlehampton in 1975, and during her career with the family business has managed both the Littlehampton and Rustington offices.

Graham and Clare have been married for over 25 years and have a daughter Holly, who has gained a degree in nutrition at the University of Surrey.

Gill Cox, Director – MARLA

Gill has been a dedicated part of the company since 2001, beginning her journey in the sales department before transitioning to lettings in 2008. As an ARLA registered associate, Gill thrives on the challenges that Lettings presents and is passionate about delivering the best possible service to our landlords. Now the Company Director, Gill leads with experience and commitment.

Residing in East Preston, Gill balances her professional life with being a mom to a young son who keeps her busy outside of work. In her spare time, she enjoys holidays abroad and spending time with friends. She can often be found at the local gym.