Preston Baker
4.8/5, 1265 reviews
97% recommended
90% sales valuation accuracy
87% sales fee satisfaction
Preston Baker is modern, independent agency that specialises in selling and letting property. The company set up at the start of the recession in 2008 and throughout the challenging economic times has grown to a 5 office network that includes all property services including a financial services division.Our success is built ... show more Preston Baker is modern, independent agency that specialises in selling and letting property. The company set up at the start of the recession in 2008 and throughout the challenging economic times has grown to a 5 office network that includes all property services including a financial services division.

Our success is built from doing the ordinary things extraordinarily well, as the judges in the 2012 Estate Agent of the Year awards commented. We focus on regular communication with buyers and sellers to intelligently match the two together using a combination of cutting edge technology and old fashioned hard work.

Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 90% 87% £31,500 £2,110,000
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
107 4 114 9 480 15 422 7 99 8
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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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“Although I sold my property through a different estate agent, ......”

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Mar 01,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Joy'
Mar 01,2015
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Although I sold my property through a different estate agent, Preston Baker have been fantastic, ringing me when a property comes on the market, taking a genuine interest in the property your looking for and in how your doing (I personally am finding it very ...
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“After finding a property Preston baker headlingly had listed we ......”

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Mar 01,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Craig'
Mar 01,2015
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After finding a property Preston baker headlingly had listed we decided to go ahead with the purchase of the property. Preston baker was great from start to finish although the process didn't run smoothly through no fault of Preston baker they always did there best ...
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“I would recommend Preston Baker to anyone buying or selling ......”

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Feb 26,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'JH'
Feb 26,2015
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I would recommend Preston Baker to anyone buying or selling property. Excellent customer service and kept informed of the process throughout....
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“We were very pleased with the service from Preston Baker, ......”

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Feb 25,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Simon'
Feb 25,2015
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We were very pleased with the service from Preston Baker, both in the initial property viewings which were arranged with Helen, but also the purchase process managed by Karen. They supported us in a kind and patient manner all the way through the purchase process ...
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“Preston Baker provided a quality service Alex was superb throughout, ......”

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Feb 24,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Martin'
Feb 24,2015
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Preston Baker provided a quality service Alex was superb throughout, all my queries answered with no detail spared. I now feel confident and reassured I can progress my business ventures with them further....
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“This was my first time using Preston Baker Estate Agents & ......”

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Feb 24,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Dickinson2115'
Feb 24,2015
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This was my first time using Preston Baker Estate Agents & I would definitely use them again. I have found them to be extremely helpful. They would continually update me on everything that was happening & answered any questions I may have had. I found them to ...
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“I cannot recommend the wonderful staff at the Headingley branch ......”

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Feb 23,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Sue'
Feb 23,2015
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I cannot recommend the wonderful staff at the Headingley branch highly enough. I used the agency for the sale of a property which belonged to my parents after they had both passed away. This was a highly emotional time for me but the whole experience ...
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“I really appreciated the weekly updates and calls. Karen seemed ......”

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Feb 20,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Neil'
Feb 20,2015
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I really appreciated the weekly updates and calls. Karen seemed really keen to complete the sale and keep it moving. I think it is a big benefit to have a dedicated completer of sales it makes it a stand out feature compared to other estate ...
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I was disappointed the sellers tried to get another ‚£5k out of us when the sale had been agreed and the property taken of the market.
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“I have recently sold my property through Preston Baker and ......”

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Feb 19,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Mrs'
Feb 19,2015
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I have recently sold my property through Preston Baker and dealt with Claire Lowcock. I don't usually write reviews but in this instance felt I had to as the service I received from Claire was above and beyond. I found her very approachable, professional and ...
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“Jess showed me round the property in which I put ......”

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Feb 13,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Heidi'
Feb 13,2015
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Jess showed me round the property in which I put an offer in for and since then has just been the most fantastic estate agent to deal with. Jess always spares time to speak to me, whether it's by email or phone, and just really ...
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“I have had a really positive experience finding and purchasing ......”

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Feb 12,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'sarah'
Feb 12,2015
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I have had a really positive experience finding and purchasing a property with the help of Minnie and Karen at Preston Baker York. Right from the very beginning Minnie was supportive and understanding at a time which has been difficult for me. I felt able ...
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“Jess met us at the property for sale on time. ......”

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Feb 10,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'John'
Feb 10,2015
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Jess met us at the property for sale on time. She did not hurry us is any way and answered all our questions efficiently and thoroughly and sold the house and features very well. It was obvious she was well prepared with all the positives ...
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“Jess took on selling my property when I had been ......”

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Feb 08,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Taz'
Feb 08,2015
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Jess took on selling my property when I had been with another agent and had failed to get many viewings. She endured that more people walked through the front door as we both felt that someone would fall in love with the property as I ...
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“Very impressed by the service. Rapid progress to putting the ......”

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Feb 06,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Michael'
Feb 06,2015
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Very impressed by the service. Rapid progress to putting the property on the market via a launch event. Regular contact about progress. Buyer found very quickly....
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“The staff was very helpful and supportive. They dealt with ......”

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Feb 04,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'B.A.B'
Feb 04,2015
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The staff was very helpful and supportive. They dealt with the sale in a very professional maner. I will certainly recommend them to whoever is looking for properties to buy/sell. Many thanks again to all the team....
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“I have owned the house I am selling since 1992 and ......”

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Feb 02,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Andy'
Feb 02,2015
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I have owned the house I am selling since 1992 and as this is the only one I have owned I am a "first time seller....!" I didn't know what to expect but Jess explained everything really clearly, updated me on progress continually and made regular "...
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“I marketed my house with Preston Baker and I was ......”

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Jan 30,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Dr'
Jan 30,2015
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I marketed my house with Preston Baker and I was really impressed the way that staff were very professional and kept me updated along the way. I have used other estate agents before but Preston Baker stand out as being leap years ahead....
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“Communicating with Jess Fox in the purchase of my property ......”

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Jan 28,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Rachel'
Jan 28,2015
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Communicating with Jess Fox in the purchase of my property has been a very good experience . She has handled the negotiations thoughtfully and professionally. Jess is reliable, trustworthy and has acted on any queries in a timely manner. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jess at ...
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“Excellent service from the whole team, gave excellent initial advice ......”

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Jan 28,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'bowley'
Jan 28,2015
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Excellent service from the whole team, gave excellent initial advice regarding the valuation and sale price, amazing photos and floor plans and great service during setting up potential buyers and sales progression. Always happy to give advice and communicate during the selling process via telephone ...
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“Well I have been thoroughly impressed with the service I ......”

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Jan 28,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Nicky'
Jan 28,2015
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Well I have been thoroughly impressed with the service I received. They sold my house within 24 hours!! Without any sale boards or putting it on the net!! Amazing. Thanks. So much...
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“Marianne had taken control of the selling and negating proccess ......”

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Jan 27,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Mathew'
Jan 27,2015
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Marianne had taken control of the selling and negating proccess from day one of our house going on the market. We have always had prompt feedback and advice on what we can do to move the sale forward. Marianne negotioted the sale and achieved a ...
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The fees are slightly higher than local competitors. However having experienced using both agents I believe they are justified
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“I have had a positive experience so far with Preston ......”

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Jan 27,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'STC'
Jan 27,2015
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I have had a positive experience so far with Preston Baker. I had tried to sell my house a few years ago, with one of the larger local agents, but eventually gave up as they managed very few viewings. The number of viewings Preston Baker ...
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On the higher side of many local agents, but by no means the highest.
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“The guys at Preseton Baker have been great since the ......”

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Jan 25,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Ezer_22'
Jan 25,2015
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The guys at Preseton Baker have been great since the start. Gareth has been excellent from the start because he was positive upon viewing the property, and helped me with advice on how to make it ready for sale. He was also great when dealing ...
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“When we entered the premises we where met by Sue. ......”

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Jan 25,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'H'
Jan 25,2015
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When we entered the premises we where met by Sue. Sue is a very pleasant and courteous receptionist ,with all our dealings with Sue she has been professional and honest and she puts you at ease straight away. The young lady who came to value ...
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For the high quality of service you receive I think they are ok.
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“I was very impressed with the service received from Jess ......”

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Jan 22,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Sam'
Jan 22,2015
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I was very impressed with the service received from Jess at Preston Baker. I experienced a comprehensive service - assisted in negotiating sale price, arranged contact with surveyor, emails and documents were responded to quickly and whenever she said that she'd call back, she did. ...
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“Out of all of the estate agents that we registered ......”

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Jan 22,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'John'
Jan 22,2015
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Out of all of the estate agents that we registered with Preston Baker were by far the most proactive, helpful, friendly and professional agency that we dealt with. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We can't praise them highly enough....
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“Having had a failed house purchase go horribly wrong at ......”

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Jan 22,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Sarah'
Jan 22,2015
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Having had a failed house purchase go horribly wrong at the last minute I was nervous of buying again but from start to finish the friendly caring and professional attitude of the lovely ladies at York made the whole experience so easy ..they always answered ...
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“It has been a pleasure dealing with David, he made ......”

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Jan 21,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Peter'
Jan 21,2015
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It has been a pleasure dealing with David, he made an appointment to view the property to suit me (6pm on a Friday night) and was punctual. He was never pushy during the sales process and acted upon my queries very quickly. I would have ...
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Unfortunately all agents have admin fees, the fees I paid are the same as my last let so can't grumble.
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“Jess Fox was helpful throughout the negotiation process. Having met ......”

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Jan 20,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Andrea'
Jan 20,2015
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Jess Fox was helpful throughout the negotiation process. Having met me to show me round the property she followed up with appropriate contacts and communicated well and in a timely manner between the vendor and me. She also referred me to mortgage adviser and legal ...
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“Jess and Gareth communicated very well at all times. They ......”

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Jan 19,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Andy'
Jan 19,2015
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Jess and Gareth communicated very well at all times. They organised a lot of viewings in a short space of time and did an excellent job of marketing the property. The were very professional in helping to negotiate the sale. I would highly recommend them....
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Expensive considering the property value.
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