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
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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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“Jess has been very efficient in her handling of the ......”

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Nov 25,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Guy'
Nov 25,2014
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Jess has been very efficient in her handling of the sale of my property. Each query was answered in a matter of hours and she made the process as painless as possible. I would recommend this agent to anyone wishing to buy or sell a ...
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“Many thanks to Karen sorting everything out with my sale ......”

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Nov 25,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Edward'
Nov 25,2014
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Many thanks to Karen sorting everything out with my sale and keeping me informed of what was going on. It wasn't a easy job due to the banks been very hard work. Also thank you to Sarah Jane and John for showing me around the ...
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“The York team especially Karen, Helen and Richard have worked ......”

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Nov 24,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'josefc'
Nov 24,2014
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The York team especially Karen, Helen and Richard have worked tirelessly to sell the house. Since going on the market the house has been 'sold' twice and although both sales have fallen through this should not be seen as reflecting in any way on the ...
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“All staff we dealt with at both the Selby branch ......”

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Nov 22,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Julie'
Nov 22,2014
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All staff we dealt with at both the Selby branch and the York branch were very polite, helpful and knowledgable without being too sales driven. We were shown round the property by staff from the Selby branch 4 times... even at short notice. They really take ...
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“Jessica provided me with a good service and kept me ......”

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Nov 21,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Oliver'
Nov 21,2014
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Jessica provided me with a good service and kept me up-to-date with what was going on during the purchase....
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“Jess was very prompt with replying to all forms of ......”

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Nov 21,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Louise'
Nov 21,2014
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Jess was very prompt with replying to all forms of correspondence. She was very helpful, knowledgable and polite. We requested a second viewing with very short notice which Jess arranged with no issues. We were then able to act quickly in putting in an offer ...
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“After a fantastic show around by Sarah-Jane in the Selby ......”

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Nov 20,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Robert'
Nov 20,2014
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After a fantastic show around by Sarah-Jane in the Selby office (the best estate agent we ever came across), Karen at the York office helped guide us through our journey to purchasing. She was informative, called just enough to keep us updated but not too ...
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“Very happy with everything Emma has done for me! Always ......”

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Nov 20,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Faye'
Nov 20,2014
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Very happy with everything Emma has done for me! Always friendly and easy to talk to and kept me informed the entire time. Thanks :)...
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“Emma has been very helpful and supportive during the sales ......”

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Nov 20,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Daniel'
Nov 20,2014
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Emma has been very helpful and supportive during the sales process. She is enthusiastic and straightforward in her dealings. Easy to get on with. During the negotiations she has capably matched the expectations around sale price of the buyer and seller....
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“I found Jessica very efficient and quick to deal with ......”

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Nov 19,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'A'
Nov 19,2014
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I found Jessica very efficient and quick to deal with things. I ended up in a bidding war but she kept me informed every day and it was solved within a few days....
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“What can I say.... From the initial contact with Preston ......”

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Nov 19,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Sandra'
Nov 19,2014
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What can I say.... From the initial contact with Preston Baker in York to enquire about the property we successfully purchased, to the collecting of the keys, the service was exceptional. We are not from the York area and therefore asked for help in recommending ...
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“hya Jessica Phillips is a star she was very professional ......”

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Nov 18,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'ADELE'
Nov 18,2014
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hya Jessica Phillips is a star she was very professional in every aspect of her helping me. she went out of her way to make sure I got the best help and advise I needed, I feel she went beyond her job, I am more ...
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3 WORDS !!!! JESS IS BRILL
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“We were desperate to secure this property. Karen guided us ......”

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Nov 16,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Sue'
Nov 16,2014
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We were desperate to secure this property. Karen guided us throughout the process and communicated with us regularly throughout the progression of the sale. I felt confident in Karen's ability and the way she proactively chased all parties in order for the whole chain to ...
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“All staff who i dealt with in he office were ......”

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Nov 14,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Karen'
Nov 14,2014
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All staff who i dealt with in he office were extremely helpful. I was expecting there to be a least a few hiccups along the way but didn't experience one. I would highly recommended Preston Baker and If i come to sell again in the ...
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“Great proactive service, with great communication. Very happy with all ......”

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Nov 14,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Mr'
Nov 14,2014
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Great proactive service, with great communication. Very happy with all aspects of their service, all the team very polite and could not do enough to help you. have already recommended to friends. we wish we bought our next house through them, as other estate agents ...
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on the high side, but worth the money
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“Excellent professional and friendly service provided by every member of ......”

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Nov 11,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Rosie'
Nov 11,2014
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Excellent professional and friendly service provided by every member of your team. They kept me very well informed throughout my house purchase process....
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“The staff at the estate agents and also the mortgage ......”

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Nov 07,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'K'
Nov 07,2014
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The staff at the estate agents and also the mortgage advisor Ian layden have been great. The sale too longer than espected but this was due to the chain....
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“Preston Baker provided an excellent service from the time of ......”

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Nov 03,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'AlexPT'
Nov 03,2014
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Preston Baker provided an excellent service from the time of first contact. Gareth performed the initial valuation of the property and gave a run down of the services that would be offered. I was impressed with the preparation and attention to detail in his pitch, ...
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“Helen was brilliant to seal the deal. Karen was very ......”

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Nov 01,2014
Minithumbup
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By: 'Dr'
Nov 01,2014
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Helen was brilliant to seal the deal. Karen was very helpfull, professional and kept me up to date with the process. Best regards, Dr Mahad Said...
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“Jess was very informative and suggested viewing this property despite ......”

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Oct 31,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Clara'
Oct 31,2014
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Jess was very informative and suggested viewing this property despite calling up to view another one. She was commited to negotiating for us with the vendor. She even stayed after closing hours to keep negotiating and didn't force us to make a decision. Jess was ...
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“Marianne dealt with my initial enquiries and arranged my viewing. ......”

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Oct 31,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'RebeccaV'
Oct 31,2014
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Marianne dealt with my initial enquiries and arranged my viewing. She made efforts to understand my position and was extremely friendly and also informative about the property and its position on the market. This helped me to act quickly and Marianne employed her negotiation skills ...
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“Jess was extremely helpful in arranging a number of quick ......”

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Oct 31,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Jonathan'
Oct 31,2014
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Jess was extremely helpful in arranging a number of quick viewings of the property. She knew all the relevant information about the property and when it came to negotiating a deal she was able to make things pass smoothly and promptly....
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“The staff at Preston Baker Oakwood (in particular Lindsey & Bryony ......”

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Oct 31,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Alan'
Oct 31,2014
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The staff at Preston Baker Oakwood (in particular Lindsey & Bryony who I have been dealing with specifically) are friendly, efficient and helpful. Any queries that I have had have been dealt with promptly as have any requests....
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“i think marianne is wounderful and always very cheerful / helpful. ......”

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Oct 31,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'mrs'
Oct 31,2014
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i think marianne is wounderful and always very cheerful / helpful. she always goes the extra mile to please me and she is very good at finding agents to come and view my property . overall she is a credit to the company xxxx...
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“All viewing requests accommodated. Easy access arrangements for surveyors, valuers ......”

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Oct 31,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Toole'
Oct 31,2014
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All viewing requests accommodated. Easy access arrangements for surveyors, valuers and engineers. All messages not always passed on or telephone calls not always returned. Problem with completion certificates on dormer extension, new gas boiler and other guarantees could have been sorted out earlier. This caused 3/4 ...
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“Emma was helpful and really understanding about our requirements and ......”

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Oct 31,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Deepthi'
Oct 31,2014
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Emma was helpful and really understanding about our requirements and expectations while viewing the property. She has been prompt and efficient in her dealings. Wish Emma all the best and look forward to her support in proceeding with the deal. Best Wishes, Deepthi & Sebin...
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“Jess was very helpful through out the sale and always ......”

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Oct 30,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Mjk'
Oct 30,2014
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Jess was very helpful through out the sale and always at the end of the phone to answer any queries. She also ensured that we received feedback on viewings. The property was sold within a week. Great THANKS...
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“Lindsey has been really helpful when looking at the montagu ......”

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Oct 30,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Gurpreet'
Oct 30,2014
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Lindsey has been really helpful when looking at the montagu avenue property, she was very cheerful and enthusiastic which makes looking for a house much more relaxing especially when it's such a big decision to make in the first place. Even when I needed the ...
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“Excellent , proactive agent with an attitude that demonstrates customer experience ......”

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Oct 29,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Jenny'
Oct 29,2014
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Excellent , proactive agent with an attitude that demonstrates customer experience is important. Would recommend and would use again....
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“We were really happy with the service provided by the ......”

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Oct 29,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Lister'
Oct 29,2014
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We were really happy with the service provided by the Selby Office and found all the staff helpful and friendly not just Sarah Jane and James but also Becky and John. The only thing we don't like was being transferred to Karen Preece in the ...
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Comment on agent fees
More expensive then some and it was a fixed price not a % of sale price which wasn't made clear at the initial valuation
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