100% sales valuation accuracy
97% sales fee satisfaction
100% lettings valuation accuracy
87% lettings 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 proven ...
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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 proven 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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11th May 2022
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22nd Mar 2019
reviewed by 'Intermittently'
10th May 2017
reviewed by 'Dean'
19th Apr 2017
reviewed by 'Terrible'
13th Apr 2017
reviewed by 'Alex'
23rd Jan 2017
reviewed by 'Nicky'
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Jan Forster Estates
478 Durham Road
Low Fell,Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE9 6BP
0191 487 0800
Performance statistics
| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
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| Sales | 100% | 97% | £66,000 | £1,170,000 |
| Lettings | 100% | 87% | £350 | £3,200 |
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| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
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| 23 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Areas covered
- NE8
- Low Fell
- NE9
- Gateshead
- NE10
- Whickham
- NE11
- NE16
- DH3
Services offered
- Sales
- Lettings
- Block Management
- Surveys
- Conveyancing
- Mortgage Advice
- Home Builder
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Feb 12,2016
Feb 12,2016
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Jerod visited the property to value it and offered good advice on what to do / not to do. Very straight forward with his views. Started to get viewings quickly and an offer within 5 days. House sale handled by Sharon went through very smoothly with no ...
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Very reasonable, Jerod Moses gave an up front fee which was honoured.
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Jan 15,2016
Jan 15,2016
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Jan Foster sold our house in Crawcrook. Gail was the member of staff. I could not fault the service. From our first meeting to completion they handled everything in a professional manner....
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The fees they charged were agreed and were fair.
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Dec 14,2015
Dec 14,2015
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Joanne was amazing from start to finish. I was quite demanding throughout this transaction and wanted thinngs to happen quickly. My house was sold within 5 weeks and the communication an professinolism I recieved from Joanne was of an excellent standard. All my concerns were dealt ...
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Dec 14,2015
Dec 14,2015
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Gail and Jodie were both excellent. They kept me updated and reassured throughout the whole process. I have sold a property with JF in the past, and been very impressed, but its great to see how hard they work on behalf of the buyer as ...
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Dec 03,2015
Dec 03,2015
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Jerod gave us a very fair appraisal of the property with good advice on how to get people through the door. He had a nice professional manner and was not pushy like other agents. Joanne was a pleasure to work with. She was very efficient, ...
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Nov 27,2015
Nov 27,2015
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Jan Forster Estates were fantastic when we were looking to rent. They were very quick to reply to emails and any queries that we had and made the process go a lot smoother and less stressful....
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Nov 23,2015
Nov 23,2015
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Selling our house with Jan Forster Estates was a good decision. It was a positive experience from start to finish, and the team could not have been more helpful and efficient. Highly recommended....
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Oct 20,2015
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I was very happy with the service received. Always answered my emails straightaway and liaised with the buyer. Kept me informed of developments and got lots of people to look at the property as soon as put on the market.
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Oct 17,2015
Oct 17,2015
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The service by Jodie was excellent throughout the purchase process and we would have no hesitation in recommending her to any other prospective purchaser...
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Oct 16,2015
Oct 16,2015
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I bought a property through this agent, couldnt be more impressed with how it was all handled. I would certainly recommend them if I was to use an estate agent in the future....
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Sep 21,2015
Sep 21,2015
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I used JFs full management service to find tenants and to let out my property. I found them to be very efficient in all respects and I would not hesitate to recommend and to use them again...
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Jul 23,2015
Jul 23,2015
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Can't recommend this agent enough, kept up to date during sale of property. Joanne and the rest of the staff were really helpful, friendly and courteous. Made us feel as if we were part of the "team"....
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Jul 23,2015
Jul 23,2015
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Both members of staff I dealt with were very professional. Willing to spend time discussing my options and explaining market. Came across as very keen to support me and making every effort to get my property let out for me.
Kept me informed of appointments ...
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Jul 05,2015
Jul 05,2015
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From start to finish Joanne was excellent, very friendly and made me feel welcome. Nothing has ever been to much for Joanne to help with and would always recommend her to any one as well as Jan Forster .
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Jul 03,2015
Jul 03,2015
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Sharon Ford
Sharon organised around our busy schedules to view several properties (even a viewing at 9am on a Saturday), she was highly professional and answered all questions we had. The viewing of the actual property was carried out by the tenant themselves, we preferred ...
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The fees we paid seemed higher than what we have paid in the past. We have rented properties with different agents every year for the past 5 years and have never had to pay over circ. ‚£150 per person. We wanted the house so the fees paid did not deter.
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Jun 16,2015
Jun 16,2015
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Everyone that dealt with our application were so prifessional and understanding, they helped us deal some situations that were new to us. Cannot thank them enough....
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May 20,2015
May 20,2015
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Used this agent after a card thro the door the fee 4 selling was reasonable fixed price ,did not follow orders or instructions foward calls they was no after call all they wanted was there money...
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A courtesy call after the sale thanking 4 business would of been a huge plus as I will be selling my house and will not be using themAttached Filesnbsp;
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Fees were fixed and the usual but still did not deserve even half of they fee the girl at taylor wimpey did all the work
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May 22, 2015
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Thank you for your feedback and we apologise if our services did not meet your expectations. I have reviewed this with our Low Fell team and our Sales Progression Department who are also disappointed as when dealing with your mum (the owner) she never gave us any Indication she was unhappy and am aware the teams negotiated heavily with the house builder to help support her. You will see that Low Fell is ranked 5 stars for customer experience and If you would like to give me a call on 0191 4870 ...
May 19,2015
May 19,2015
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From start to finish- a truly professional service from everyone in the Low Fell office. The initial assessment of my property made me confident that I would be looked after throughout the process, and I was not disappointed. Jodie updated me almost daily with viewings (...
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The lowest fees offered out if the three agents I spoke to, but my choice was made on the service offered/already provided.
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May 08,2015
May 08,2015
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I called Jan Forster Estates after being mislead by an alternative letting agent. I was under pressure with regard to my need to let my home. I had secured a new job in Switzerland and had only weeks to organise my move and ensure that ...
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Apr 17,2015
Apr 17,2015
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I found Jan Forster a welcome relief from other agents I had asked to let the property. They fulfilled every promise and were quick and friendly about it. They rented the property within a few days and are now managing the property, which I employed ...
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Very accurate, exactly what we were looking for and what other tenants had paid in the past.
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Mar 23,2015
Mar 23,2015
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I have used the Low Fell branch over the last few years to successfully find tenants for my various properties and have always found the staff to be extremely friendly, knowledgeable, professional and competent. Out of all the agencies in Low Fell (of which there ...
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Mar 19,2015
Mar 19,2015
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My property is currently managed by Jan Fosters since since June 2013. I am pleased with the assistance and services provided so far and happy to recommend my friends and family....
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Mar 19,2015
Mar 19,2015
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Any issues that have arisen have been sorted promptly.
Kept me 'in the loop' regarding any repairs or delays.
very polite and helpful staff.
Helped resolve a issue with neighbour and backed me in dispute....
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Mar 18,2015
Mar 18,2015
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Really helpful and lovely ladies.
They couldn't have done enough to help as this was our first time renting so they made it very simple.
Ten out of ten. A credit to the company....
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Feb 25,2015
Feb 25,2015
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A pleasure to deal with. I was kept up to date with all developments and given a polite, friendly and thorough service. Would definitely use Jan Foster again....
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Feb 16,2015
Feb 16,2015
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Hannah was very helpful and got everything sorted for me and answered any questions I had.
Every time I have had any issues or questions Jan Forster have been very helpful....
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I think anyone would prefer for the fees to be cheaper. With regards to the rent I pay, I did not question it to be honest so my fault and have found out since that the rate should be ‚£350 or lower in this area and have seen other properties at this amount.
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Jan 26,2015
Jan 26,2015
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Anna Storey handled the change of tenancy on the above property. New washing machine, redecoration and new carpeting all handled smoothly and efficiently. New tenants are students and Anna was sympathetic and flexible with regard to deposits/ guarantors to secure the tenancy. Property only unoccupied ...
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Fees had been explained in advance and agreed to.
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Jan 24,2015
Jan 24,2015
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I was relocating and needed a quick response and the team helped get set up by constant great comunication! Very imprƒÂ¨ssed with the support and urgƒÂ¨ncy of team to my case!...
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Expensive if the ref checks do not come through!
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Jan 20,2015
Jan 20,2015
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Excellent service throughout, I used Jan Forster for a previous house sale and was more than happy that the house I wanted to buy was also up for sale through them. There was without saying as with any house purchase some blips along the way ...
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Dec 31,2014
Dec 31,2014
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Excellent service from Gail Towers. Whatever I asked for it was never any trouble and she answered all my questions thoroughly.. thank you!...
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