Shipways
3.5/5, 124 reviews
64% recommended
82% sales valuation accuracy
85% sales fee satisfaction
83% lettings valuation accuracy
76% lettings fee satisfaction
We are a national network of estate agents, with over 290 offices around the country.Operating locally under 11 different trading names some of which have been synonymous with estate agency for over 100 years, we aim to change the way you view estate agents.To achieve this we have one of the ... show more We are a national network of estate agents, with over 290 offices around the country.

Operating locally under 11 different trading names some of which have been synonymous with estate agency for over 100 years, we aim to change the way you view estate agents.

To achieve this we have one of the broadest ranges of offerings to all our customers and each year connect with up to 1 million people helping with many property matters including:

buying and selling

renting and letting

auctions

land

new homes

mortgages and insurance products

conveyancing

lifetime leases

corporate services

Our computer linked offices from Scotland to Cornwall, South Wales to Norfolk, make our wide range of services hugely accessible meaning we can help you whether you are looking to move 5 or 500 miles away.

Quite often though its the little things that count, common courtesies like explaining the moving process, returning your calls and keeping you up-to-date - these are the things that really make a difference.

Our fully trained and friendly staff pride themselves on trying to remove the stress and hassle from the moving process and with their local knowledge and expertise you can feel confident that you will be receiving professional and well informed advice.

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19th Dec 2024
reviewed by 'Mr C'
“Adnan Ahmed, Senior Branch Manager came by way of recommendation to find suitable tenants to rent my property too which ......”
16th Dec 2024
reviewed by 'Amelia'
“From start to finish Adnan was Amazing. He worked fast and hard to get us renting before the Christmas period. ......”
7th May 2024
reviewed by 'Luis'
“Euan customers service is amazing, he is always present when I need it 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟...”
26th Feb 2024
reviewed by 'Melissa'
“Top service, fast & thorough - thanks for all your work!...”
7th Feb 2024
reviewed by 'Rakhi'
“Never used Shipways before, but boy were we glad that we made that phone call. Property published, quality tenant secured, ......”
7th Feb 2024
reviewed by 'Rakhi'
“Never used Shipways before, but boy were we glad that we made that phone call. Property published, quality tenant secured, ......”
Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 82% 85% £70,000 £470,000
Lettings 83% 76% £450 £1,500
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
19 5 21 12 25 3 9 6 5 19
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 08:30 - 18:00
  • Tuesday: 08:30 - 18:00
  • Wednesday: 08:30 - 18:00
  • Thursday: 08:30 - 19:00
  • Friday: 08:30 - 18:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday: Closed
Services offered
  • Sales
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  • Lettings
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  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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Shipways Branches (view all 11)
Birmingham, B17
Castle Bromwich, B36
Dudley, DY1
Great Barr, B42
Hagley, DY9
Kidderminster, DY10
Knowle, B93
Redditch, B98

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Adnan Ahmed, Senior Branch Manager came by way of recommendation to find suitable tenants to rent my property too which he managed to successfully do within a matter of a couple of weeks. I have found him to be knowledgeable, professional, efficient in which if ...
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From start to finish Adnan was Amazing. He worked fast and hard to get us renting before the Christmas period. His great communication filled me with confidence to rent a property through shipways....
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Never used Shipways before, but boy were we glad that we made that phone call. Property published, quality tenant secured, signed, sealed and fully delivered in record breaking time! Euan Marshall set the absolute GOLD STANDARD on quality of service, professionalism, always proactive and sheer ...
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Never used Shipways before, but boy were we glad that we made that phone call. Property published, quality tenant secured, signed, sealed and fully delivered in record breaking time! Euan Marshall set the absolute GOLD STANDARD on quality of service, professionalism, always proactive and sheer ...
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Dec 19,2023
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Terrible estate agents, they will rip you off on the selling fees. The offered to sell my house at £200,000 then two weeks later said the market had crashed and needed to drop the house by 10%. The housing market must have really gone mental in the ...
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By: 'Mr and Mrs Birtles'
Nov 07,2023
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Fantastic team- we our trust in Adnan who was recommended to us by Yasser who also works at shipways. Adnan promised that he would let out our property within 72 hours- my husband and I were both sceptical given the current market issues. What can I ...
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By: 'Lamin'
Aug 18,2023
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I would like thank Adnan for being very helpful. He was very clear and whole process was done by the books. He's professionalism throughout the process was exceptionally good, and he was very pleasant on approach. Thank you Adnan, thank you Shipways Estate Agent for ...
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By: 'Faal'
Aug 18,2023
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Great service from Adnan, very professional and kept us informed throughout the letting process. Made it so stress free. Went out his way to assist in setting up our garden, what a gentleman....
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By: 'Karen'
May 25,2023
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Mortgage advisor form shipways did not keep me up to date with a property I wanted to purchase. he did all the paperwork, got my mortgage the property had tenants in, the estate agents and mortgage advisor knew each other and he was helping the ...
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By: 'sharon nkiwane'
May 03,2023
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The service we received from shipways dudley was excellent, since we were people who recently relocated to the country. The communication was outstanding, all our grievances and questions where adhered to from the time we were engaged by shipways up to the end....
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Mar 21,2023
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Beyond exceptional service and professionalism - whilst maintaining an empathetic approach in dealing with an inherited property. Adnan's above and beyond attitude is invaluable - a real asset to the company....
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By: 'Rod'
Jan 17,2023
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The sales team at Shipways have been excellent. The initial valuation from Ben was spot on ( surpassed our expectations) but attracted many viewings and several offers within days of going on the market. The sale went through quickly and smoothly. I would especially like to ...
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Jan 13,2023
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I'd like to thank shipways redditch for selling my house in record time and getting me a better price than I ever expected to get ,the whole process went through without any hiccups I also used shipways sicitors who were second to none and made ...
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Oct 22,2022
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Mischarged £61 - refuses to acknowledge this - has been contacted numerous times and given the Oppurtunity to do the right thing. Ineptitude of staff and silence means being stuck with a loss of money. Doesn’t care about renters in a time of poor economical ...
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Oct 20,2022
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I used Shipways Great Barr - My home purchase completed just under a month ago, however the process I went through was incredibly frustrating and unnecessarily long due to, it seems, incompetency from both shipways and the solicitors that the seller of the house used ...
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By: 'Loreno Belli'
Sep 18,2022
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As a self employed courier I found it was a bit difficult to get a mortgage , then I walk in Shipways in Rugby and I got in touch with Carla Beazley , a great mortgage adviser that helped me to find the best deal for me, ...
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Sep 08,2022
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Terrible! I would avoid! Once they take your money it’s like you don’t exist! We called throughout our tenancy with separate issues and none they dealt with! We have a baby and they didn’t see a cause for concern with electrical issues ...
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By: 'Kelvin'
Aug 25,2022
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I had issues getting a place as a new immigrant but this company helped me within the space of a few days to secure a place, it was beyond my wildest dream because at a point I felt hopeless on my search for a new ...
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By: 'Alice Ojeka'
May 23,2022
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I called and requested for a home within a short period and I was amazed by the outcome. Thank you Shipways, Excellent service, good manner of approach and good team work thank you Jessica you are an angel in human form. Thank you for always ...
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By: 'Ali'
Jan 18,2022
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If I could I would give zero. Terrible management!!! We were booked for house viewing they sending reminders to make sure you are coming and later AGENT not turning up for booked appointment not answering calls or replying for email. We were travelling nearly 3h ...
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By: 'Karen'
Oct 20,2021
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I am shocked this company has got good reviews they are awful! They promised me a house to let and requested a week rent £207 which I paid. The landlord then refused me based on the fact I was unaware I ad a CCJ from 4 years ...
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By: 'Dr'
Oct 10,2021
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I got in contact with shipways select as I was interested in viewing a property which they had listed for sale. I spoke to one of the agents and we had agreed on a specific time to meet at the property. When I arrived bang ...
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Aug 13,2021
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Been trying to call from 2 days to book viewing for the house finally answered the call on third days and saying we all fully booked even though I left my details to the letting department and they said she will forward my details and will ...
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“You don’t even get a chance to prove yourself if your unemployed your already judged...”

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Jul 01,2021
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It’s sad to see that when you try look for an affordable place with these and other agencies but ur unemployed at the moment your automatically judged and pushed to the side , you don’t even get a chance to prove yourself or even ...
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By: 'Lisa'
Jun 18,2021
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Shipways has been amazing from start to finish,, Temur Hassani the mortgage adviser has been fantastic very effective in his communication from start to finish. He has had to put in a few mortgage applications for us and has always been efficient and kept us ...
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Jun 10,2021
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We have been very impressed with Shipways. Highly recommend Mr Temur Hassani. He provides a very professional service and helped us through the mortgage process right through to completion. Always responded immediately to any queries. We had a mortgage offer within a few days of ...
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By: 'saima'
Jun 03,2021
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Massive thank you to Adnan Ahmed very positive and friendly. Appreciate the advice given, amazing at his job. Any questions we had were all answered and reassured about everything, very quick with his work....
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By: 'Cory'
May 22,2021
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A massive thank you to Mike Gallimore at Shipways Great Barr. We viewed a beautiful house on Thursday, and we are moving in within 5 days. He was friendly and made us feel welcome, made conversation and showed us round the house properly and didn’t ...
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