“Absolutely terrible service…. We have recentl......”
1 Star Review
Jul 14,2022
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'Harry'
Jul 14,2022
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1000
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: YO8
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Rent PCM: £1000
Postcode: YO8
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Absolutely terrible service…. We have recently purchased a property that is in need of a full renovation that will take over 12 months we found the perfect property online through Preston Barker at York as it was only around the corner from the property we have ...
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“Horrific service - Did not even have a set of......”
1 Star Review
Mar 30,2022
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'Luke Shepherd'
Mar 30,2022
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: LS12
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Postcode: LS12
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Horrific service - Did not even have a set of keys to my property, gave them to the tenant and then had none at the estate agents.
My tenant has not paid for 3 months and went to serve a section 8 from the solicitors and Preston ...
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“Very good sales team in York. Enthusiastic, r......”
5 Star Review
Dec 28,2021
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'A E D'
Dec 28,2021
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO10
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Postcode: YO10
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Very good sales team in York. Enthusiastic, responsive and friendly. I dealt with Angela and Kirsty and both were very good....
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“We had a great experience in letting a proper......”
5 Star Review
Feb 15,2020
By:
'Nicoletta'
Feb 15,2020
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1125
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO30
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Rent PCM: £1125
Postcode: YO30
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We had a great experience in letting a property with Preston Baker in York. The quality of service is definitely superior to any other letting agency we have dealt with in York.
The strongest point was definitely the communication flow that they kept with us ...
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5 Star Review
Jun 04,2017
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'Sally'
Jun 04,2017
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO24
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Postcode: YO24
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I can honestly say I don't remember a time that I've been so impressed with an organisation and the service it has offered. Gemma, Helen and Karen were all wonderful, I felt guided and supported every step of the way....
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I was so impressed by Gemma that I ended up going for higher fees than I'd anticipated but it was well worth it in my case.
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“good relationship with branch & staff, very helpful & professional.Always available ......”
4 Star Review
May 19,2017
By:
'Paul'
May 19,2017
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £262500
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO26
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Sold price: £262500
Postcode: YO26
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good relationship with branch & staff, very helpful & professional.
Always available when needed
Poor solicitors which wouldn't be recommended as never updated anything & awkward to deal with...
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still seemed a lot of money for service and did all but one viewings
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“Without Karen we would still be waiting to complete 5 months ......”
5 Star Review
May 18,2017
By:
'Steve'
May 18,2017
Services: Buying agent
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO26
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Without Karen we would still be waiting to complete 5 months after putting in an offer. She is excellent. She is honest, direct, straight-talking, impartial, dilligent, reliable and assertive which helped with our lawyers (who weren't any of those things) whilst conversely was kind, informative, reassuring, ...
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“Karen was exceptionally helpful. Guiding us through the whole process ......”
5 Star Review
May 18,2017
By:
'M'
May 18,2017
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO30
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Postcode: YO30
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Karen was exceptionally helpful. Guiding us through the whole process of buying our house. Karen kept us fully informed of all developments. Karen was a reassuring voice during stressful times....
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“Karen was excellent with us throughout the whole process of ......”
5 Star Review
May 18,2017
By:
'Lewis'
May 18,2017
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £202500
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO32
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Sold price: £202500
Postcode: YO32
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Karen was excellent with us throughout the whole process of our house sale. She provided updates on a regular basis and as and when promised. Karen was always extremely polite and friendly and made us feel at ease when things became stressful!
Karen really went ...
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“When I sign up for this I understood the viewing ......”
2 Star Review
May 01,2017
By:
'Pauline'
May 01,2017
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £2750
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: YO23
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Sold price: £2750
Postcode: YO23
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When I sign up for this I understood the viewing would be under taken by them the second time around out of 19 viewing I did 14 had to push all the time to get reply I felt the service was not what I was promised...
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“Terrible experience. Never ever get trapped with these people. Gives ......”
1 Star Review
Dec 22,2016
By:
'Prasoon'
Dec 22,2016
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £700
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: YO30
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Rent PCM: £700
Postcode: YO30
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Terrible experience. Never ever get trapped with these people. Gives no consideration what so ever to the tenants. During my 1 1/2 year stay ,never a maintenace call was attended promptly. When i decided to move out of the contract , whilst within the contract period, i paid ...
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Exorbitantly high for nothing
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“We completed our house sale today and can't thank everyone ......”
5 Star Review
Nov 26,2016
By:
'Sophie'
Nov 26,2016
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £235000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO10
Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £235000
Postcode: YO10
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We completed our house sale today and can't thank everyone at Preston Baker York enough !! All staff were so friendly and helpful, always keeping us fully informed and up to date. They answered our phone calls and emails immediately offering excellent help and support whatever ...
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“Karen, Karen, Karen,Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for ......”
5 Star Review
Nov 01,2016
By:
'Mrs'
Nov 01,2016
Services: Buying agent
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO10
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Postcode: YO10
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Karen, Karen, Karen,
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you
for all your hard work in bringing our purchase to exchange.
Mrs T...
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“Preston Baker were true to their word. Using their VIP ......”
5 Star Review
Sep 06,2016
By:
'Shaun'
Sep 06,2016
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO30
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Postcode: YO30
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Preston Baker were true to their word. Using their VIP Launch service not only did we sell our house on launch day but they achieved ƒÂ¯¿½5000 over the asking price. All the staff are extremely friendly,caring & professional in what they do. They made us feel ...
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Whilst not the cheapest out there we certainly felt they were fair and worth it for the service given.
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“A massive thank you to Karen for doing an absolutely ......”
5 Star Review
Jul 06,2016
By:
'Johanne'
Jul 06,2016
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £283000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO8
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Sold price: £283000
Postcode: YO8
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A massive thank you to Karen for doing an absolutely amazing job. Our house sale was not straightforward and she has shown incredible patience and kept communications going and pushed exactly when required. She has a friendly and approachable manner and is a pleasure to ...
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Fees are directly in line with competitors
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“Helen thought of me when the property came on the ......”
5 Star Review
Feb 18,2016
By:
'jj'
Feb 18,2016
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £168000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO30
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Sold price: £168000
Postcode: YO30
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Helen thought of me when the property came on the market and it was exactly what we were looking for. It saved me time in continuing to look. Karen was able to deal with my queries quickly and effectively. Very easy process all round....
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“Karen Preece is the estate agent you want on your ......”
5 Star Review
Feb 18,2016
By:
'Susan'
Feb 18,2016
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO30
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Postcode: YO30
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Karen Preece is the estate agent you want on your side. Her determination and tenacity make her sales succeed. She keeps in touch with all parties and their solicitors and gets clear and up to date information to everyone. However difficult things get she never ...
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“Excellent communication from Karen and Helen, backed up with good ......”
5 Star Review
Jan 27,2016
By:
'Steve'
Jan 27,2016
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO24
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Postcode: YO24
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Excellent communication from Karen and Helen, backed up with good support from Gemma.
I am very happy with the work done by the Team at Preston Baker, they were friendly and professional as well as pro-active. Very happy to endorse....
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As agreed!
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“We cannot praise the people at Preston Baker York enough. ......”
5 Star Review
Jan 26,2016
By:
'Carol'
Jan 26,2016
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO23
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Postcode: YO23
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We cannot praise the people at Preston Baker York enough. We were looked after by everyone right from the day Jodie came to value our property. Nothing was too much trouble . We would highly recommend them to anyone . Thank you for helping us to realise ...
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“Each member of staff that I dealt with was professional, ......”
5 Star Review
Jan 25,2016
By:
'Dean'
Jan 25,2016
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £378000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO26
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £378000
Postcode: YO26
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Each member of staff that I dealt with was professional, friendly, approachable and most important of all, there for support and advice when needed. They made us feel that our house sale/purchase was important no matter how large or small the request....
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Not the cheapest but the service was outstanding.
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3 Star Review
Jan 15,2016
By:
'Jane'
Jan 15,2016
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO10
Sales (as a Buyer)
Postcode: YO10
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I have found all staff in the branch to be helpful and accommodating. In particular I must highlight Karen Preece for her attention to detail and follow-up reports on all issues with which I had queries....
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“We received a good service! The communication between myself and ......”
4 Star Review
Dec 24,2015
By:
'Hannah'
Dec 24,2015
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £133000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO
Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £133000
Postcode: YO
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We received a good service! The communication between myself and Karen was effective, she kept myself and Aniko in the loop...
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“Karen provided excellent communication on the sale, and did her ......”
5 Star Review
Dec 23,2015
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'Karen'
Dec 23,2015
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £97500
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO8
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £97500
Postcode: YO8
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Karen provided excellent communication on the sale, and did her utmost to keep the sale progressing, chasing both sets if solicitors and the buyer. She provided me with a weekly update and always returned my calls.
She was a shining light in what was overall ...
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“The whole process was made very easy for us. Jodie ......”
5 Star Review
Dec 12,2015
By:
'KG,'
Dec 12,2015
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £315000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO30
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £315000
Postcode: YO30
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The whole process was made very easy for us. Jodie inspired confidence from the beginning, Karen (and Emma in her absence) was great and resolved any issues we had with solicitors/buyers/sellers etc very quickly; at the same time as selling, I also bought ...
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“Preston Baker were great in the purchase of our property. ......”
5 Star Review
Dec 09,2015
By:
'Aimee'
Dec 09,2015
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £280000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO31
Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £280000
Postcode: YO31
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Preston Baker were great in the purchase of our property. Initially Gemma helped us with viewings and offers and couldn't have been more helpful. After our offer was accepted, we couldn't have asked more from Karen. She was on the phone to us weekly, making ...
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“Karen worked efficiently and in a friendly yet professional manner, ......”
5 Star Review
Dec 06,2015
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'Margaret'
Dec 06,2015
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO10
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Postcode: YO10
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Karen worked efficiently and in a friendly yet professional manner, throughout the process of our purchase, to facilitate smooth running. She always seemed to be a step ahead, and somehow made sure to be better informed than the solicitors appeared to be. She proactively kept ...
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“We bought and sold with Preston Baker and could not ......”
5 Star Review
Dec 05,2015
By:
'Joanna'
Dec 05,2015
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £280
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO31
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £280
Postcode: YO31
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We bought and sold with Preston Baker and could not have been happier about the service we received. From Gemma making sure we got the house we were desperately wanting to Karen making sure everything was sorted on the paperwork side. Even when things seemed ...
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“From viewing to completion, everything was great. We was always ......”
5 Star Review
Nov 27,2015
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'Gareth'
Nov 27,2015
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £185000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO23
Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £185000
Postcode: YO23
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From viewing to completion, everything was great. We was always kept informed on everything, which as first time buyers, was great. What could've been a stressful process, was made stress free, which was all down to everyone at Preston baker, most notably Karen. She was ...
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“Positives:- Strong on marketing, a wide range of options ......”
3 Star Review
Nov 26,2015
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'Emma'
Nov 26,2015
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £190000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO30
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Sold price: £190000
Postcode: YO30
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Positives:
- Strong on marketing, a wide range of options were available
- Took a highly proactive approach to arranging viewings and negotiations on the sale
- Good level of communication leading up to the sale and during negotiations (especially from Helen Jollands)
- Gathered ...
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“Brilliant helpfull staff get the job done.Kept me up ......”
5 Star Review
Nov 21,2015
By:
'denise'
Nov 21,2015
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £105000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: YO8
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £105000
Postcode: YO8
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Brilliant helpfull staff get the job done.Kept me up to speed with everything.I would use Preston Baker again....
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It is expensive but worth it.
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