Preston Baker
York, YO1
4.8/5, 375 reviews
98% recommended
94% sales valuation accuracy
91% sales fee satisfaction
Preston Baker is one of the leading estate agents in the City of York. We are situated on the Walmgate road, just South East of the city centre. Our Preston baker York team covers but not limited ... show more Preston Baker is one of the leading estate agents in the City of York. We are situated on the Walmgate road, just South East of the city centre. Our Preston baker York team covers but not limited to properties in Acaster Malbis, Acomb, Badger Hill, Beningbrough, Bilborough, Bishopthorpe, Burnholme, Chapelfields, Clifton, Clifton Moor and many more.


Why Preston Baker in York?


This estate and letting agent firm were founded within this York office in 2008. We have established Preston Baker brand as one of the most trusted and pro-active agents in the local area. Our agent team knows the York area better than any other local. We immerse ourselves into the local community to make sure we understand the current property market and its changes in Yorkshire.




Preston Baker offers property sales, lettings, mortgage advice, investments, landlord services and other property management. Our award-winning agents go through expert training and on-going development opportunities during their time with the company. We believe in motivating and encouraging our staff with awards and other great incentives. Transparency and clear communication with clients in our priority. We provide a completely personalised service for each individual customer and keep them informed every step of the moving process. Our award-winning marketing strategy is helping us achieve maximum exposure to properties in York. Preston Baker has won every annual “Estate Agency of the Year” award since 2011.

York area guide


It is a historic and gorgeous city on the banks of River Ouse. It has a lot to offer including great economy, education facilities, and sightseeing attractions. The spectacular architecture in York attracts many visitors and tourist from around the world. If you are looking for a city with great shopping and nightlife opportunities, York has something for everyone. In terms of property, you can find period townhouses, newly built blocks of flats and quaint village houses right around the city. If you are an incoming student, there are many student accommodation buildings around the University of York campus.

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14th Jul 2022
reviewed by 'Harry'
“Absolutely terrible service…. We have recently purchased a property that is in need of a full renovation that will take ......”
30th Mar 2022
reviewed by 'Luke Shepherd'
“Horrific service - Did not even have a set of keys to my property, gave them to the tenant and ......”
28th Dec 2021
reviewed by 'A E D'
“Very good sales team in York. Enthusiastic, responsive and friendly. I dealt with Angela and Kirsty and both were very ......”
15th Feb 2020
reviewed by 'Nicoletta'
“We had a great experience in letting a property with Preston Baker in York. The quality of service is definitely ......”
4th Jun 2017
reviewed by 'Sally'
“I can honestly say I don't remember a time that I've been so impressed with an organisation and the service ......”
19th May 2017
reviewed by 'Paul'
“good relationship with branch & staff, very helpful & professional.Always available when needed Poor solicitors which wouldn't be recommended as never ......”
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Friday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday: Closed
Address

Preston Baker
99 Walmgate
York
Yorkshire
YO1 9UA
01904 622355

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Performance statistics
Services Valuation Accuracy Fees Satisfaction Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 94% 91% £79,500 £2,110,000
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
31 2 39 2 156 3 112 1 28 1
Areas covered
  • YO1, YO10, YO23, YO24, YO26, YO30, YO31, YO32, YO19
Services offered
  • Sales
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  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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Nov 21,2013
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Nov 21,2013
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When I spoked with Angela first in phone to arranging an appointment to viewing the flat where we are living now she realised I'm from an other country and the English is just my second language so she tried to explain me everything in the ...
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Hello Bence Szeker, Thank you for taking the time to review Preston Baker. . Letting a property can be very stressful even if it’s in your first language. I am delighted to hear how Angela and Cathy both went the extra mile to make sure you were well looked after and we look forward to helping you in the future. Kind Regards James Baker ...

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I have recently moved into my first flat and was understandably apprehensive about one or two things, Angela and Cathy answered all my questions and immediately put my mind at ease. From my very first contact with Preston Baker I had faith in them as ...
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Nov 21,2013
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Nov 21,2013
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Karen was friendly and helpful in her manner. She behaved in a professional manner at all times yet explained things in an understandable way. Karen chased things up and helped the sale run smoothly. Many Thanks Karen!!...
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Nov 25, 2013
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Hello Geena Harrison, Thank you for taking the time to review the service from Preston Baker. It is great to hear of the experience you have had with Karen and how easy she made the sale progress through to completion. Well Done Karen! Regards James Baker ...

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Nov 21,2013
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I found the Preston Baker (York) team extremely helpful from start to finish. Impartial initial advice on the lettings market in York helped to inform the choice of property. I would definitely recommend PB York to others, and look forward to working with them in ...
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Nov 25, 2013
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Hello Mrs P, Thank you for taking the time to review Preston Baker. I am delighted to hear how well you were looked after by both the sales and letting teams and we also look forward to working with you in the future. Kind Regards James Baker ...

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Nov 21,2013
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As a first time investment Landlord I approached Preston Baker to see what they had to sell. They registered my details fully, and as part of the service the Lettings team called me to introduce themselves. I didn't actually buy a property through Preston Baker, ...
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Nov 21,2013
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Minnie & Karen helped through the whole process of selling our house and moving to our new home, keeping the communication going between all parties to speed the process and help keep things as stress free as possible through what can be one of the most ...
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Nov 21,2013
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Wholly professional staff who always do what they say they will do. Excellent communications. Well informed of local issues that affect the rental market. Great service all round. Thankyou....
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Nov 25, 2013
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Hello Mr Coulthard, I am delighted to hear how well you are being looked after by Cathy Evans and Marie Poole. I look forward to continuing the great working relationship we have. Kind Regards James Baker ...

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Nov 15,2013
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I found Preston Baker to be very efficient and very polite to deal with. They made me feel very relaxed....
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Nov 08,2013
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By: 'john'
Nov 08,2013
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i would recommend preston baker if you are looking to sell a terrace house in york. In my area near the hospital they have sold approx 6 very quickly (at least 2 in under a week). For this reason i chose them, as i wanted a sale ...
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Nov 19, 2013
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Hello John, Thank you for taking the time to review Preston Baker in York. I am really impressed with your comments. Great job Karen and Helen! ...

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Nov 08,2013
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As a first time buyer with very little knowledge of houses and the whole buying process, Helen was a fantastic estate agent. We viewed several houses with her and she quickly understood what we were looking for and gave honest answers to our questions - ...
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Hello Amy, Thank you for taking the time to review Preston Baker in York. I am really happy to hear about the great experience you had with both Karen and Helen and with you all the best in your new home. Regards James Baker ...

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Oct 31,2013
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PB have acted 3 times for me in finding a tenant. They will provide whatever level of service suits client from bare minimum to everything and can adjust to suit the day. Using their deposit scheme, no fee, means I don't have to get involved with ...
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Nov 04, 2013
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Hello Isobel, Thank you for taking the time to review Preston Baker. I am delighted to hear of teh quality service you have repeatedly received from Cathy and the lettings team and look forward to this continuing long into the future. Kind Regards James Baker www.prestonbaker.co.uk ...

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Oct 30,2013
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Firstly when Hugh was valuing my property he was very fair and gave me tips on making the property more presentable without costing too much. Initially I was planning on doing a lot more work but he said it wasn't necessary as it wouldn't affect ...
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Oct 28,2013
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Oct 28,2013
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I found all the staff whom I dealt with at Preston Baker to be extremely helpful and friendly, with excellent customer service skills. They really helped me push my sale through, in a very short 6 week timescale. The fact that they are open over the ...
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Oct 26,2013
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Oct 26,2013
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Excellent service from valuation to completion. All staff who dealt withe sale were very professional at all times. I would recommend Preston Baker to anyone....
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Oct 26,2013
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Would highly recommend this letting agency!! Being a young first time buyer i didn't have a clue what I was doing. All staff were extremely helpful throughout the entire process. everyone was proactive and couldn't do enough for me. Karen , Minnie and Helen were all ...
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Oct 24,2013
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Oct 24,2013
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A great service. I was left with very little to do or worry about and everything was always conducted in a cheery manner. Made my move a whole lot less stressful....
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“Preston Baker did a fantastic job in selling my flat ......”

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Oct 23,2013
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By: 'Darren'
Oct 23,2013
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Preston Baker did a fantastic job in selling my flat in York, they were recommended to me by my sister and I'm glad they were. The communication from start to finish was excellent, and always prompt and timely on responses to any questions. I would ...
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Oct 22,2013
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Oct 22,2013
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I found Karen professional and good at keeping us informed, and certainly when the chips were down at the eleventh hour she pulled out all the stops...
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Oct 17,2013
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By: 'Philip'
Oct 17,2013
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Thanks for all you help and work in securing our first house and dealing with our 'challenging' vendors! Friendly, efficient and excellent service, Thank you....
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Hi Philip, Thank you for taking the time to review Preston Bakers service and its great to hear what a great job the York team did for you. I wish you all the bet in your new home. Regards James Baker www.prestonbaker.co.uk ...

“They were fantastic in constant communication and would do anything ......”

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Oct 10,2013
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They were fantastic in constant communication and would do anything to assist in the speed of the purchase. All staff were very friendly and helpful....
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Good Afternoon Mr Viney, Thank you for providing us with feedback. It's great to hear about your positive experience with Preston Baker York. Regards James Baker ...

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Oct 10,2013
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I can wholeheartedly recommend Preston Baker. We have just come through a bruising, and ultimately unsuccessful house move attempt. The reasons the move failed were nothing to do with Preston Baker. Throughout the whole complicated process, they were supportive, professional and extremely pro-active in tackling ...
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“The initial experience was very positive, Helen showed me one ......”

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Oct 02,2013
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The initial experience was very positive, Helen showed me one property which didn't suit my needs, but then took on board all that I told her I was looking for and found me the perfect property. Being empty I assumed that this would be a ...
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Do what they said they would e.g. cleaning. Keep me more informed, it is a big thing moving, sometimes you need a bit of reassurance
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Sep 30,2013
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Sep 30,2013
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Excellent help, assistance and service as usual. A fresh modern approach combined with professional dedication means Cathy and Angela can relate to what I as a landlord am trying to achieve whilst also communicating on a positive and fair manner with prospective tenants....
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Sep 29,2013
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Sep 29,2013
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We found Preston & Baker couldn't do enough for us, keeping us informed at all times excellent service through out the sale of our property...
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Sep 27,2013
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Sep 27,2013
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I am so happy that I found Preston Baker, and Angela was extremely helpful, positive, and committed to helping me rent my flat. I had a number of issues, as I was trying to rent a flat from Canada. None of the letting agencies would ...
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“Karen was very helpful while the legal process was ongoing ......”

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Sep 26,2013
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Sep 26,2013
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Karen was very helpful while the legal process was ongoing to make sure things kept moving and to try to keep the lines of communication open between all parties in the run up to exchange....
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Sep 17,2013
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Sep 17,2013
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I was very impressed with Preston Baker and everyone we dealt with there. We found them to be exceptionally efficient, quick and helpful. Our sale became very drawn out and we were worried about our onward purchase going back on the market, however they were ...
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Hi Alice, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Its great to hear about how helpful the Preston Baker York team are and its no surprise that currently they are ranked No.1 in York on this site. I am sure Minnie and Karen are looking forward to helping everyone you recommend to us. Enjoy your new home. Kind Regards James Baker ...

“Helen managed the sale of our property in an exceptionally ......”

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Sep 17,2013
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Helen managed the sale of our property in an exceptionally professional, courteous and understanding way. This was made all the more impressive as we are overseas and our property contained tenants at the time. Nothing was too much trouble including regular liaison with our Management ...
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Dear Mr Leonard, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It is great to hear what a positive experience you have had with Preston Baker York and particularly with Helen who is an asset to the business. Kind Regards James Baker ...

“Preston Baker have been absolutely superb from the time we ......”

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Sep 13,2013
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Sep 13,2013
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Preston Baker have been absolutely superb from the time we first viewed the house we're buying to exchange of contracts and beyond. Everything has been done efficiently and openly, and we were particularly impressed by the rapid, clear and immensely helpful communication. You should be ...
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Hello Mr Pettitt, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback. It's great to hear about your positive experience with Preston Baker in York and particularly with Karen Preece who is an asset to the business. Kind Regards James Baker ...

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Got well looked after by Preston Baker who were both friendly and helpful. Will use them again when needed. Thanks....
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