100% sales valuation accuracy
100% sales fee satisfaction
87% lettings valuation accuracy
98% lettings fee satisfaction
C James are a wholly independent, family run estate agency. We are not part owned by a corporate national wide chain which means we can treat every client as an individual and tailor their requirements to what they really need. We offer a truly personal service that doesn’t incur ...
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C James are a wholly independent, family run estate agency. We are not part owned by a corporate national wide chain which means we can treat every client as an individual and tailor their requirements to what they really need. We offer a truly personal service that doesn’t incur bolt on fees or working within strict perimeters.
Having been in Wimbledon for nearly three decades we really know the area, the demographics, the housing mix and will provide realistic valuations whether sales or lettings.
We are proud of our 5 star allAgents reviews which offer prospective clients a snap shot of our excellent customer service.
Please do contact us to arrange a sales or lettings valuation where we can also discuss our competitive fees, all without any obligation to sign on the dotted line.
Having been in Wimbledon for nearly three decades we really know the area, the demographics, the housing mix and will provide realistic valuations whether sales or lettings.
We are proud of our 5 star allAgents reviews which offer prospective clients a snap shot of our excellent customer service.
Please do contact us to arrange a sales or lettings valuation where we can also discuss our competitive fees, all without any obligation to sign on the dotted line.
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reviewed by 'Bhavini Patel'
16th Dec 2023
reviewed by 'Klaidi Palluqi'
6th Dec 2023
reviewed by 'Alex Davies'
9th Oct 2023
reviewed by 'John Coates'
9th Oct 2023
reviewed by 'Lucas'
Performance statistics
| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 100% | 100% | £225,000 | £1,025,000 |
| Lettings | 87% | 98% | £850 | £2,700 |
Review statistics
| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Areas covered
- SW19
- SW20
- SM4
- Wimbledon
- Wimbledon Village
- South Wimbledon
- Merton
- Sutton
- sm5
Services offered
- Sales
- Lettings
- Block Management
- Surveys
- Conveyancing
- Mortgage Advice
- Home Builder
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Jan 16,2018
Jan 16,2018
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Ali was very professional in the way that he sold my property. His knowledge of the area along with his initial valuation was spot on and he also kept us up to date as the sale was moving forward. I would highly recommend Ali to ...
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Excellent
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Aug 01,2017
Aug 01,2017
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We have used them to rent out our home since we moved overseas (now 17 years). Always responsive and professional....
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Jul 21,2017
Jul 21,2017
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Excellent service, always informed and pleasant to talk to. Have built a strong relationship with Ali and Myles over the years and that is something I value greatly....
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A little confusing sometimes as I have multiple properties, so could add a little clarity.
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May 31,2017
May 31,2017
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Suzanne & Alistair have both provided excellent management of my two SW19 properties for several years. Always approachable for kind friendly advice and guidance....
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No complaints with Agent's Fees for the excellent service provided to my Tenants, and whenever property maintenance is required
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May 31,2017
May 31,2017
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We have used C James for the past 5 years and i must be honest and say that both Alistair and Myles are brilliant . The rates are fair , the quality of tenants has been wonderful and if i have needed any help or guidance then the ...
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C James fees are very reasonable
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May 24,2017
May 24,2017
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I have been very pleased with the way C James & Co staff have
- ensured prompt payment of the rent
- chased and retrieved late payments
- dealt with the repairs necessary to the flat
- responded to all my queries...
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I believe they are reasonable, for a landlord who lives overseas, anyway
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May 23,2017
May 23,2017
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Alistair and Myles, and all the team processing things in the background are brilliant. We'd recommend them for great value time and time again, and nothing is ever too much. They know the local area and their business extremely well. They seem to just 'get' ...
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May 09,2017
May 09,2017
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I have assigned C James Wimbledon for over 17 years to manage properties, and throughout that timespan they have provided a 'hand's on' very personal and friendly service. They are aware of landlords and tennants needs and respond very quickly to enquiries....
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Excellent company always willing to listen and understand what the competition are offering and come back with a solution that fits everybody's needs.
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May 01,2017
May 01,2017
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C. James has been our managing and letting agent for our Wimbledon property for over twenty years while we have been living overseas. They are a friendly and highly professional team, are very consistent and reliable, and respond to and resolve any issues quickly and ...
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Apr 28,2017
Apr 28,2017
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I have been a client of C James for over 20 years. They've​ served me well over all that time, as my rental agent - efficient, calm service, statements always clear and on time, staff always on the ball, with very few hiccups over such a ...
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Apr 27,2017
Apr 27,2017
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C James impressed from the word go. Arranged a great tenant on the first day of the job and always keep me informed of what is going on (without calling every 10 mins like bigger firms).
Highly recommend....
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They offer a great deal on their agents fee.
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Apr 12,2017
Apr 12,2017
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Alistair is consistently helpful and does deliver. I have been with C James for a number of years now and have always been content with their service. I would recommend them....
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All agents fees are too high in my opinion but C James no worse than others.
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Apr 18, 2017
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Thanks, Mary, for your review, it has been a pleasure managing your property. Kindest regards - Ali ...
Apr 04,2017
Apr 04,2017
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Alistair is always quick to respond and to solve problems for me. Including recommending updates and renovations between tenants. Keeping the property upto date and in good condition....
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Fair fees
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Apr 26, 2017
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Thank you, David, for your review it is greatly appreciated and pleasure doing business with you - kind regards - Ali ...
Jun 28,2016
Jun 28,2016
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I decided to use C James along with 2 other larger agencies and C James were successful in sourcing the appropriate tenants for me. Myles gave me a much more realistic valuation and was honest in his feedback. I think working with C James, you receive ...
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A much more competitive price than the larger agents and better service
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Sep 19,2015
Sep 19,2015
15
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I rented out my flat for over 10 years with C James and it was always tenanted and I never had a missed payment. Over that time, whenever there was a need to call on them to manage the repair of an appliance or fitting they ...
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Sep 15,2015
Sep 15,2015
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I'd highly recommend using C James & Co - the staff are friendly & professional to deal with. They've also a quick response time to queries. There's a nicer atmosphere in their office than other estate agents I've dealt with. Overall a very good experience with them...
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Sep 11,2015
Sep 11,2015
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I Let my property in Wimbledon through C. James & co the whole experience was speedy and faultless.
My property was on-line within 24 Hours and the property was let within a week. My Tenants were referenced and have been excellent. Will be using C. James for ...
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Sep 11,2015
Sep 11,2015
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I have just completed on the sale of my house and am delighted with the service that I received from the Wimbledon office. They were efficient, polite, friendly and very positive throughout the entire procedure which took less than 8 weeks from putting it on the ...
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Cheaper than the other two agents who quoted.
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Aug 27,2014
Aug 27,2014
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I think more repair needs to be done to the property as it's old. The bathroom had a new bath and shower screen at the star, when I moved in. The timber floor needs to be taken up and new floor with titles fitted. I ...
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GENERAL GOOD FEES
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Aug 25,2014
Aug 25,2014
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I've been a tenant for almost a year, renting through C James and Co. We were helped to find a property in a great location and in our price range and were guided through every step of the process. Alistair gave us a prompt and ...
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Aug 21,2014
Aug 21,2014
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As a freelancer I always have a hard time convincing the ratings to point in my favour in terms of regular income. Alistair was kind enough to convince them that indeed I was a good potential tenant! He also comes back to me regularly on ...
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I think ‚£150 is a bit much for a background check, but my only complaint. Im sure this is the fee of the external company though, and not the letting agent.
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Aug 21,2014
Aug 21,2014
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I have been a tenant for 2 years of C James and Co where I saw a property advertised. Not only did Alistair Wiltshire work around my busy scheldule to let me into view, he also contacted me back the next day to answer any more ...
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Jul 18,2013
Jul 18,2013
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I put my property up for sale with C James & Co earlier this year after having had it on the market for about 7 months with another agent who failed to live up to their many promises. Alistair and his team were always efficient and on ...
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Jul 04,2013
Jul 04,2013
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I rented my house through C James & Co and found them to be very professional and helpful. I experienced no issues or problems throughout my tenancy. If I was coming back to Wimbledon then I would definitely rent through them again....
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May 18,2012
May 18,2012
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Please do not use C James & Co. They don't deserve to be estate agents.
Incredibly rude, incompetent, worthless staff. I've had to endure them for the last 4 years renting a property from the Wimbledon branch. The whole process has been a nightmare. Very slow at ...
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Oct 11,2018
Oct 11,2018
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Myles was a great help when I expressed my interest in the property. He answered all my queries which made me feel comfortable with making the decision to rent the property.
Since renting the property Alistair has been very accommodating with my requests such as ...
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Tenant Fees
Overall Fees
£0 (inc. VAT), On CompletionThe asking rent does not include charges that may be payable before and/or during the duration of the tenancy, therefore you may be required to make one or more of the following permitted payments:
A holding deposit (up to 1 week's rent)
A tenancy deposit of 5 weeks' rent
A payment of up to £50 inc VAT to alter the tenancy agreement, when requested by a tenant, or reasonable costs incurred if higher
Interest at a rate of 3% above the Bank of England’s base rate, for late payment of rent (which is more than 14 days overdue)
A payment of £10 inc VAT for the replacement of a lost key or security device
Payments associated with early termination of the tenancy when requested by the tenant
Payments to service providers in respect of utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax
Other payments, permitted under appropriate legislation, including damages.
The agent is a member of The Property Ombudsman Limited, which is a redress scheme, and Propertymark
Kindly note that legally, letting agents need to publish information about their tenancy fees, government-approved redress schemes and client money protection schemes on their website and on third party websites (on which agents are listed). For properties to lease/rent in England, agents need to keep this information up to date and precise on allAgents or specify within the property description.
Complaints Procedure
All complaints should be made in writing to Myles or Alistair Wiltshire. Please allow up to 7 days for us to investigate the matter.
We will then respond back in writing.
Last updated at 11:43 AM 10/05/2017 by allAgents
We will then respond back in writing.
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