Cross Keys Estates
5/5, 1932 reviews
98% recommended
99% sales valuation accuracy
99% sales fee satisfaction
99% lettings valuation accuracy
99% lettings fee satisfaction
Cross Keys Estate Agents was formed by the Directors Jack Merriott-McMillan-Duncan (MNAEA MARLA) and Craig McMillan Duncan (MNAEA MARLA) in 2003 and the first office opened in May of that year in Devonport Road, Stoke Village. Craig grew up in the Stoke area and attended the local secondary school, now known ... show more Cross Keys Estate Agents was formed by the Directors Jack Merriott-McMillan-Duncan (MNAEA MARLA) and Craig McMillan Duncan (MNAEA MARLA) in 2003 and the first office opened in May of that year in Devonport Road, Stoke Village. Craig grew up in the Stoke area and attended the local secondary school, now known as Stoke Damerel Community College. Both Jack & Craig are also ex-serving members of the Royal Navy.

The Company was named after “Cross Keys House” which is the name of the building where the Company has been housed since our inception. It seemed appropriate to keep the spirit of the building alive by adopting the name for the Estate Agency. The name “Cross Keys House 1905” can be seen at top of the building to this day and dates back to when it first operated as a public house. The property that stood on the current site previously was the “Cross Keys Hotel” that was sadly lost to a fire at the end of the 19th Century.
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Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 99% 99% £22,000 £30,800,000
Lettings 99% 99% £375 £1,400
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
180 4 427 10 732 11 488 11 65 4
Areas covered
  • PL1 - PL12 INCLUSIVE
  • Whole of Plymouth
Address

Cross Keys House 51-53 Devonport Road
Stoke,Plymouth
Devon
PL3 4DL
01752 500018

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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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Feb 25,2013
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Rob has bent over backwards to be helpful and available for us at our convenience, he has let us view repeatedly, been endlessly patient and gone out of his way to help us find a property that suits our needs. We are very grateful to ...
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Thank you so much for such positive feedback about James and Rob! They have both read your review and are delighted (as we are, his boss') ...

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Feb 21,2013
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We had our house on the market last year for 8 months with another agent. Lots of viewings but no offers. A friend recommended Cross Keys - Jack the Managing Director came along in January, spent a lot of time with us and took loads of ...
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Feb 12,2013
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We bought a house on the market with Cross Keys Estate Agents and dealt with Bev Green, who took us under her wing and completely looked after us. Our own house was sold privately so we didn't have an agent of our own, however, if ...
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Feb 03,2013
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Would like to recommend Jack from Cross Keys. He gave impartial advice re letting and buying and was knowledgable on both counts. He even advised on prospective tenants with a great deal of enthusiasm. Excellent...
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“In a difficult market Jack and Craig worked hard on ......”

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By: 'Mr'
Feb 02,2013
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In a difficult market Jack and Craig worked hard on our behalf to achieve the sale of our property and also dealt efficiently with the purchase of our current property, which was also being marketed by Cross Keys. We would have no hesitation in recommending ...
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“Cross Keys Estate Agents has been a breath of fresh ......”

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Jan 28,2013
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Jan 28,2013
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Cross Keys Estate Agents has been a breath of fresh air as estate agents go. This is down to a unique approach that Jack, Rob, Bev and the team have applied to the advertisement and management of feedback data for my property that I have ...
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Jan 31, 2013
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Thank you so much for your kinds words Ben. We are so glad that you are happy the way things went and we truly are appreciative of your feedback! ...

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By: 'Amy&Kev'
Jan 19,2013
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Cross Keys estate agents are with out a doubt the best agents in Plymouth. Jack went above and beyond his duties to help my new husband and I find our perfect home. Jack showed us some lovely properties explaining every house in detail so we ...
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Jan 21, 2013
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Jan 17,2013
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Jan 17,2013
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Although my circumstances have changed and I am not now buying a 'property to let' in the Plymouth area, I felt I had to highlight the professional manner in which my dealings with Cross Keys had been. I had made enquiries from several estate agents, ...
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Jan 18, 2013
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By: 'Mark'
Jan 12,2013
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Rob Down at Cross Keys was really helpful in helping me find the right property as a first time buyer. He advised me of property potential and was keen on helping me stick to my budget and envisaging what was possible with each property. Being ...
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Jan 14, 2013
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Hi Mark, thank you for your kinds comments. Its always great to hear good things about the way we have performed. Thanks again. Craig ...

“We found Cross Keys to be very professional and always ......”

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Dec 28,2012
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Dec 28,2012
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We found Cross Keys to be very professional and always kept us infomed of any developments. We felt we could always ring them on a matter that may have arisen and they always dealt with it accordingly. Would use this estate agent again if we ...
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Jan 08, 2013
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“We were impressed by the professionalism of the complete organisation; ......”

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Dec 21,2012
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We were impressed by the professionalism of the complete organisation; they always seemed on top of the situation, knowing when to prompt us and our solicitor, and other buyers and sellers in the chain, for any necessary action. Another significant factor was the sheer enthusiasm ...
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“I sold my property using crosskeys estates. It was a ......”

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Dec 21,2012
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I sold my property using crosskeys estates. It was a frustrating time due to a large chain, but at all times the directors Jack and Craig and their staff members Bev and Rob, kept us up to date with everything and re assured us. It ...
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“Cross keys have sold my flat for me in 3 DAYS.......”

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Dec 20,2012
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By: 'Rosemary'
Dec 20,2012
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Cross keys have sold my flat for me in 3 DAYS.The photos ,taken by Jack, were fantastic and really showed off my property well.They gave me all the feedback as soon as the vieiwing had been done,and are now looking out for a ...
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Dec 21, 2012
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Rosemary, thank you so much for putting the review up, it is much appreciated by us all. I hope you like the property you are viewing with us today!!! Merry Christmas!! ...

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Dec 14,2012
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Dec 14,2012
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The service and support offered by Cross Keys Estates was outstanding in many ways. We had three agents to make a valuation and as it transpires Jack Merriot's was spot on. The other two valuations were much lower, one by as much as £20,000. Whereas estate ...
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Dec 15, 2012
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Thank you so much for putting such a positive comment on this site regarding our service. It is lovely to hear that we did a good job and you are happy. I will ensure that all the staff will be informed accordingly. Once again, many thanks and Merry Christmas! ...

“Nothing was too much trouble, always called back or emailed ......”

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Dec 06,2012
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Dec 06,2012
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Nothing was too much trouble, always called back or emailed an answer to any questions we had. Also a mention for Bev in the office, always on hand to help....
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Dec 07, 2012
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Thank you for your kinds words! All of the feedback will be given to Jack Rob and Bev. Have a great christmas! ...

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Dec 03,2012
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Dec 03,2012
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Would just like to thank everyone at the branch for the excellent service I received, whilst selling my property. From the first time I spoke to Jack and then met him to the exchanging of contracts, the feedback I received from Bev and Rob after ...
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Dec 05, 2012
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Thanks very much for commenting so positively about our service. It is much appreciated by us all in the office!! ...

“Having tried to sell using one of the large corporate ......”

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Nov 28,2012
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Nov 28,2012
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Having tried to sell using one of the large corporate agencies without success i felt the need to change and this is when crosskeys rekindled my faith in estate agents. Having had the initial meeting with jack he soon came to the property and started ...
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Thank you very much for your comments. It is lovely to get such feedback, especially to know an entire family holds us in high esteem! ...

“Jack was very helpful in preparing the flat for sale, ......”

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Nov 26,2012
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By: 'Carole'
Nov 26,2012
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Jack was very helpful in preparing the flat for sale, including accompanying me to The Range and selecting suitable pictures, mirrors and accessories. The flat quickly had several viewings and was soon sold at a good price....
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Thank you very much for your review Carole!! Jack is chuffed to bits with your words x ...

“We cant thank Rob, Bev, Jack & Craig enough for their ......”

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Nov 21,2012
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By: 'Jean'
Nov 21,2012
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We cant thank Rob, Bev, Jack & Craig enough for their consistant proffessionalism, their attention to detail,their friendly and suportive approach throughout the whole of their dealings with us. A pleasure to do business with them and thankyou again....
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Nov 21, 2012
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What a lovely reveiw, thank you Mr and Mrs Fleet! It was a struggle but we got there in the end. Thanks again. ...

“When I decided to sell my rental property I had ......”

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By: 'Philippa'
Nov 21,2012
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When I decided to sell my rental property I had no hesitation but to go to Jack and his fantastic team. I bought a house through Jack 6 years ago and from that experience knew Cross Keys were the people to go to. Jack knows Stoke ...
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Philippa, a pleasure dealing with you again! Thank you so much for your kinds words ...

“I can't thank all at Cross Keys enough. Jack, Craig ......”

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By: 'Paul'
Nov 13,2012
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I can't thank all at Cross Keys enough. Jack, Craig and Bev have all been so very helpful in the sale of my 88 year old grandmothers property. I live 350 miles away and I thought the whole process of moving my nan was going to be ...
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Thank you very much indeed for your review Paul. I am so glad that you are happy with our service. Please send our best wishes to your Gran! ...

“Cross Keys were the most helpful, friendly and professional company. ......”

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Nov 12,2012
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Nov 12,2012
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Cross Keys were the most helpful, friendly and professional company. I registered with a number of agents and Cross Keys were miles above the rest. Beverley was the agent I had the most contact with and was very professional and very knowledgable during the viewing. ...
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Your comments are hugely appreciated Teresa, thank you so much. Bev enjoyed her follow up visit too! ...

“This is now the third time I have used Cross ......”

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Nov 07,2012
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This is now the third time I have used Cross Keys, first time in 2006 as a buyer, and in 2008 and 2012 as a seller, this sentence alone should speak for itself. Jack and the team are excellent , enthusiastic, and really know their jobs. My last property ...
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Hi Helen, thank you ever so much for your review. We are very keen for you to move every 6 months but I guess that wouldnt be fair on you! haha. May we take this opportunity of wishing you all he best for the future in new home! ...

“After using another agent who was unsuccessful in selling my ......”

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Oct 19,2012
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After using another agent who was unsuccessful in selling my property after three months I engaged Cross Keys. As I had never sold a property before I was quite nervous about the whole process. I first had an appointment with Bev at the office, she ...
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Pat, thank you so much for your very kind words. It was a real pleasure dealing with you and big thanks for the wine and choccies!! Best of luck in the future x x ...

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Oct 15,2012
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The service we received from Rob in particular, and Cross Keys as a whole, while looking for a property was fantastic. He took the trouble to listen to what we were looking for and didn't waste out time showing us properties that weren't suitable. Every ...
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Oct 01,2012
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Oct 01,2012
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Jack helped us to organise rooms for the pictures to show the house at it's best, he had a friendly manner and nothing was too much trouble for him. He answered every question honestly and if he didn't know the answer he found out and ...
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Thanks very much for the positive feedback Tony and Monika. We all wish you well in your new property and good luck with the refurbishment! ...

“We are first time buyers and instantly we had fantastic ......”

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Sep 26,2012
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We are first time buyers and instantly we had fantastic communication with Rob when we called to visit the property initially. He was welcoming and descriptive while showing us the property, happy to answer all questions and allowed us to take our time while looking ...
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Fantastic feedback from you Lucky-Taurus, thank you so much. We are having a debate as to your identity and I think Rob got it straight away. Our collective humble thanks go to you for your review of CK ...

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Sep 25,2012
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I would like to say just how professional the service we recived from Cross Keys was on our purchase of a new family home in central Plymouth. From the first viewing of the property with Jack, to the placing an offer with Craig. Every step ...
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Thanks very much for the comments Mark! I have a confession to make, Jack ate all of the chocolates! haha ...

“I have recently sold two properties with Crosskeys. They have ......”

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Sep 24,2012
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I have recently sold two properties with Crosskeys. They have been honest, efficient and a pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend them....
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“My husband and I contacted Cross Keys to put our ......”

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Sep 24,2012
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My husband and I contacted Cross Keys to put our house on the market, we had previously had other agents round to value the property but none compare to the visit we had from Jack. He conducted a thorough tour of the house asking relevant ...
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Complaints Procedure

Cross Keys Estates Complaints Procedure

If you should wish to register a complaint against the company or any individual representing the company, you should in the first instance contact:

Craig McMillan Duncan
Compliance Director
Cross Keys Estate Agents Limited
Cherry Tree House
34 Mannamead Road
Mannamead
Plymouth PL4 7AF

Cross Keys Estate Agent Limited’s in-house complaints procedure is as follows:

• A writ en complaint will be acknowledged by Cross Keys Estates in writing within 3 working days.
• A formal written outcome of the company investigation will be issued to the complainant within 21 days. This outcome of this investigation will be deemed final.
•If you cannot settle your complaint with us, you are entitled to refer it to The Property Ombudsman. This complaint must be made within 6 months of the date of the agents’ final written response. Our membership number of the scheme is D00723

The contact detai ls for The Property Ombudsman are as follows:

Milford House
43-55 Milford Street
Salisbury
Wiltshire SP1 2BP
Tel: 01722 333 306

The Agent is a member of TPOS (“The Property Ombudsman Scheme”) and follows the TPOS Code of Practice. The Client agrees that the Agent may give information about the sale of the Client’s property to the Ombudsman, if the Client has registered a complaint and he asks for that information. The Client also agrees that the Agent may give the Client’s contact details to TPOS (if they ask for it) to help them monitor how the Agent is following the Code of Practice.

A copy of the Code of Practice and the Consumer Guide is available from www.tpos.co.uk
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