Hats off to John Newcombe who has taken the brave step to set up shop at a time when others are considering shutting down.

Newcombe Estatesopened for business on Monday taking over the premises and the clients of Leahy Estates in Ongar, Dublin 15. The well-liked John has 18 years of experience in the game, most of it in the D15 area. John previously managed Flynn and Associates'Castleknock branch. Joining John at Newcombe Estatesare Chloe Stapletonand Dermot Smyth. The firm will specialise in new and second-hand residential sales and lettings, and commercial sales and lettings in the Dublin 15 area.