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High Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7

4.6/5, 197 Reviews
94% Recommended

92% sales valuation accuracy

89% letting valuation accuracy

95% sales fee satisfaction

86% letting fee satisfaction

Looking for a pro-active Estate Agent? Jan Forster Estates is firmly established as one of the leading independent Estate Agents in the North East with branches in prime locations throughout the region. We offer a personal and professional approach to buying, selling, letting and renting property along with a prov
en track record of achieving results. Jan Forster Estates are members of the Ombudsman for Estate Agents and members of The UK Association of Letting Agents, assuring our clients of quality of service and peace of mind.
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Sarah

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Sharon

By : 'Amy'
Services : Sales(As a Vendor)
Sold price : £80000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE28

Mar 2, 2017
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Great service, very helpful made the experience very pleasant. Allways contactable and very fast at resolving any problems. Thank you for all your help


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Performance Statistics
ServicesValuationFeesMin Price of property reviewedMax Price of property reviewed
Sales92%95%£80,000£520,000
Lettings89%86%£350£1,200
Areas covered
  • Benton
  • Heaton
  • High Heaton
  • NE2
  • NE28
  • NE6
  • NE7
Address

Jan Forster Estates
159 Benton RoadNewcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
NE7 7DU
0191 270 1122

Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
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Georgia

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Paul

By : '66JPW'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : NE7

Jul 6, 2023
People found this helpful1

not a good letting agent. I dont have time to share all the bad experiences. Just dont use them. A very basic expectations such as pick up the phone and provide a status, call back if they said they will call back, etc. will not be met. You as a tenant will not get any status update. Their best... Read Full Review

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David

By : 'Marios'
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : NE7

Aug 6, 2019
People found this helpful3

Trying to sell our property. Agent arrived and valued it and said would confirm everything in an email the following day. Almost a week later and still nothing from them. Sent email and left messages on his mobile and the office ...still nothing Appalling! Do they want business? Certainly not... Read Full Review

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Do no use! Terrible service ...

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By : '..'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : NE10

Mar 13, 2018
People found this helpful2

Do no use! Terrible service from start to finish! Moved in to a rental property and the employee couldn't leave the property quick enough upon handover. They ignore emails when you want something done or if something isn't right with the property. They try and charge you for anything upon ... Read Full Review


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Terrible

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2 Star Review
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Sarah

By : 'Mr'
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Sold price : £107000
Rent PCM : £650
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : NE7

Jan 15, 2018
People found this helpful3

Very poor service delivered. As the purchasers we are aware the agent is to act for the vendor but we experienced a catalogue of mishaps from the branch manager being late for first viewing with no apology through to another mishap over keys upon completion. The service we have received was very... Read Full Review


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NA - Purchaser

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I sold my mother's house ...

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5 Star Review

By : 'Joy'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE7

Nov 24, 2017
People found this helpful0

I sold my mother's house very quickly through Jan Forster. I only requested a valuation with a view to putting up for sale. The valuation was carried out within 5 days of the request & the house was on the market the following week. It sold within a week after going to best & final... Read Full Review


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Agent & conveyancing fees seemed more than reasonable.

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Jan Forster recently sold our ...

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Sarah

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Barbara

By : 'Glynis'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE7

May 12, 2017
People found this helpful0

Jan Forster recently sold our property in High Heaton. We found the staff very pleasant, helpful and efficient. This is not the first time we have used them and we would highly recommend them to anyone who has a property they want to rent or... Read Full Review


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Sarah

By : 'Laura'
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Sold price : £130000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE7

May 7, 2017
People found this helpful0

Very easy speedy process. Communication was effective and I was always kept in the loop. Always willing and helpful when arranging further viewings of the property and never rushed us. Thank... Read Full Review


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I found Sarah Jones at Jan ...

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5 Star Review
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Sarah

By : 'Patsy'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE7

May 7, 2017
People found this helpful0

I found Sarah Jones at Jan Forster Estates really helpful, she gave me lots of advice on selling my late mums house, I had been thinking of putting the house on the market myself, but decided to let Jan Forster take the stress out of it for me. They certainly did, Sarah was so helpful and... Read Full Review


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Acceptable

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Totally professional and ...

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5 Star Review
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Barbara

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Claire

By : 'KHLpool'
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE7

Apr 24, 2017
People found this helpful1

Totally professional and extremely helpful staff. Very knowledgeable of the area and kept us informed all the way with our purchase. Well done to... Read Full Review

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I have received high quality ...

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4 Star Review
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Jen

By : 'Jian'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE6

Mar 26, 2017
People found this helpful0

I have received high quality service from my main contract Jen Hutchins of the High Heaton branch. Jen has always been able to respond to any queries quickly and she is really helpful solving any issues raised by the tenants or... Read Full Review


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Sarah

By : 'Nicola'
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Sold price : £124000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE7

Mar 26, 2017
People found this helpful0

Sarah was extremely helpful with all my enquiries, and without her keeping me in mind for a new property that was about to come on the market, I would not have moved in yesterday! She was professional throughout the process and kept in communication at all times which made a big difference to... Read Full Review


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Does not apply

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We've had a really smooth ...

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5 Star Review
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Jen

By : 'Simon'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £550
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE7

Mar 24, 2017
People found this helpful0

We've had a really smooth process working with Jan Forster for our new place to rent. They were extremely helpful in sending the latest places to us as soon as they were available. When we chose our place Jen was extremely efficient in sending the documents we needed to fill out, answering any... Read Full Review

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Sarah

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Sharon

By : 'Amy'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £80000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE28

Mar 2, 2017
People found this helpful0

Great service, very helpful made the experience very pleasant. Allways contactable and very fast at resolving any problems. Thank you for all your... Read Full Review


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Jen has been extremely ...

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Jen

By : 'christophe'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £800
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE2

Feb 2, 2017
People found this helpful0

Jen has been extremely efficient throughout our process and always available tomhelp us. very nice person who knows how to take care of her... Read Full Review


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the agency's fees are extremely correct foe the work provided

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We have used Jan Forster for ...

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Jen

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Sarah

By : 'Sandra'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £600
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE7

Feb 2, 2017
People found this helpful0

We have used Jan Forster for several years and have never been disappointed. Jen and the team go out of their way to assist you their customer service is second to none. I would highly recommend them to other... Read Full Review


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Very competitive fees.

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Jen

By : 'Tsikka'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £595
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE7

Feb 2, 2017
People found this helpful0

Having moved from Canada without a lot of time to find a place I had a lot to do. Jen was great in answering questions and helping me find a place that I am really happy with. Highly recommend coming... Read Full Review


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Reasonable

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Russ

By : 'Nic'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE7

Jan 26, 2017
People found this helpful0

Russ Mould at Jan Forster Estates provided a very professional and friendly service. The flat was quickly rented out to good tenants. Overall a highly recommended... Read Full Review

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Kirsty was a great help. ...

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5 Star Review

By : 'Craig'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE6

Jan 10, 2017
People found this helpful0

Kirsty was a great help. Throughout the process, Kirsty kept me updated and and was very flexible to help ensure there we're no problems. Would certainly recommend Kirsty and this agency to others. Good work... Read Full Review


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We recently purchased a ...

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5 Star Review
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Sarah

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Sharon

By : 'Jane'
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Sold price : £135000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE7

Jan 6, 2017
People found this helpful0

We recently purchased a property on the market with Jan Forster. A year ago we also used this same office to sell a property. On both occasions Sarah and Sharon were exceedingly professional, knowledgeable and most helpful at all times. We felt they provided a most trust worthy and personal... Read Full Review


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Reasonable, the going rate.

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We are still awaiting the ...

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1 Star Review

By : 'Disappointed'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £595
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : NE7

Dec 7, 2016
People found this helpful0

We are still awaiting the copy of the contract that was promised from a tenancy that started in October. We cannot apply for our licence without it and as such are currently in breach of our leasehold. Having asked 3 times I have now given up (I have a newborn baby and this is why I paid you to do... Read Full Review


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Expensive and not clearly explained what was covered in tenant finding service. all in the tiny print in legal terms but not in clear language - and we are not uneducated people.

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By : Joanne Graham

Dec 14, 2016

Firstly may I take this opportunity to apologise that you feel that our level of customer service has failed in this instance. Our customer service level is of paramount importance to us. If you ...


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