Meet Shore Partnership
With many decades combined experience as Cornish estate agents working together and independently throughout mid, west and south Cornwall, we formed Shore Partnership in 2019.
Shore Partnership is all about personality, honesty, deep experience and our directors’ hands-on, sleeves rolled up approach to all aspects of our business.
We have long-established personal reputations and a client following due to the quality of our personal service, diligence, friendly personalities, genuine advice provided and proven ability to deliver results.
We are also active members of The National Association of Estate Agents and Cornwall Chamber of Commerce
Ben Davies
An agent since 2005, Ben has over 20 years’ experience of the Cornish property market (Heather & Lay, Laskowski & Co, Kernow Property Services) and from 2013 was employed by Savills specialising in prime coastal and country property sales, heading up the department from 2017 to 2019.
Educated in Truro and Manchester as a classically trained musician, Ben taught English to multi-national companies in Barcelona and Turin between 2001 and 2004. Returning to Cornwall to enjoy the space and fresh air, Ben has since developed his estate agency career and is now regarded as a specialist in high value, high quality homes, consistently delivering a successful and personal service to his clients.
Outside of work, Ben spends time exploring Cornwall with his wife and two young children, enjoying and broadcasting soul, funk and jazz music, and the renovation of their townhouse in Falmouth. Having visited India, Cuba, Namibia and Argentina in recent years, foreign travel and experiencing foreign cultures is a passion.
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Tim May
Tim has worked in the Cornish property market for over 23 years, including Laskowski & Co and Savills with Ben. Educated in the southwest at King’s College, Taunton and going on to Kingston University, Tim began his career in estate agency in the 1990s before founding and running a successful signage company working for estate agents across London. Whatever he has done, Tim’s reputation is based on his unwavering positive attitude, hard working ethos and ability to deliver results.
Whilst at university, Tim met his future wife, a Cornish girl from Truro, and after the sale of the business and birth of their first child the move to Cornwall followed in 2003.
Tim loves the outdoor lifestyle and whether sailing, surfing or cycling he is happiest when involved with fresh air and water. A dedicated family man, Tim is also committed to helping the next generation and is a qualified squash and rugby coach, training the Truro under-14s. He is a committee member at Truro Squash Club and when not busy enjoys exploring Cornwall and foreign shores.
Ben Standen
Ben Standen’s arrival as a consultant for Shore Partnership, bringing with him over 30 years of experience at the forefront of Cornwall’s prime property market, takes our combined Cornish property experience to over 73 years.
Ben significantly strengthens our reach and reinforces our commitment to offering a truly personal, high-end and tailored experience. His deep understanding of Cornwall’s property landscape, strategic insight and calm professionalism make him an invaluable part of our team.
Ben’s career began far from the Cornish coast. After being educated at Cranleigh School in Surrey, he spent three formative years travelling across the West Indies, southern USA, New Zealand, Australia, Bali and Thailand. His first role in property was with Jones Lang Wootton in Melbourne, where his passion for real estate took root.
Returning to the UK, Ben joined Clarke Gammon Chartered Surveyors, where he quickly made his mark by opening a new office in Godalming. He then moved to Gascoigne Pees in Lower Sloane Street, London, leading a team of 13 and doubling the office’s turnover. His next challenge was launching a Prime Property department in Southernhay, Exeter covering a vast region from Somerset to Land’s End.
In 2000, Ben founded the Jackson-Stops office in Truro, building it from the ground up into a market leader for properties over £750,000 across Cornwall. After leaving in 2024, Ben joined Shore Partnership as a consultant in the summer of 2025, drawn by our shared values of bespoke marketing, private-client focussed business, integrity and director-led personal service.
Away from work, Ben lives in Truro with his wife Diana, a highly-regarded solicitor. They’ve been married for 27 years and have two sons. Ben’s interests span rugby, cricket, golf, sailing and the occasional pub quiz. He’s a regular visitor to London for theatre, opera and jazz nights at Ronnie Scott’s, and continues to travel widely – recent adventures include Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Naples.
Ben’s story is one of dedication, adventure, and excellence. We’re thrilled to have him on board as we continue to help clients navigate Cornwall’s most desirable homes with confidence and care.