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'
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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
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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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Dec 19,2013
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Dec 19,2013
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I've had a great experience with the Preston Baker lettings team in York. From first meeting them when they advised me what I could rent my house for through to arranging all the certificates I needed and moving the tenants in. The tenants are happy ...
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I bought my house through Preston baker and was very happy with the service. I sold my house through another York agents and soon realised the comparison. There was somebody available to talk to and everyone was very helpful. Minnie showed me and my children ...
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I have recently moved into a property which is looked after by Preston Baker. I would like to thank Angela and Cathy for their help and patience throughout the process. Their knowledge and professional but friendly assistance was much appreciated....
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Dec 19,2013
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Dec 19,2013
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My partner and I registered with Angela at Preston Baker - and initially we were put off by the number of questions they asked us...but it turned out it was for good reason. We are living in our beautiful new home in an area ...
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Dec 19,2013
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Dec 19,2013
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Thank-you for finding me a home before Christmas!! Every hurdle overturned in a friendly and professional manner and I am settling in nicely. Quick and efficient service with no fuss....
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Dec 06,2013
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By: 'Mike'
Dec 06,2013
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We were very impressed with the service we received from Preston Baker. From our first contact regarding the property they were very helpful in providing the information we required and arranging the viewings. The team are always friendly, enthusiastic and their proactive approach to communication ...
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“Great service from start to finish. Definitely the best agent ......”

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Dec 06,2013
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Dec 06,2013
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Great service from start to finish. Definitely the best agent in York. Angela is a wonderful asset to the team....
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Dec 05,2013
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Dec 05,2013
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My initial dealings with this property were through your Selby office, Karen Preece (York branch) to over several weeks later, and can I just say thank god she did!! From the very first conversation I had with Karen I knew I was dealing with a ...
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“Helen Jollands is by far the best estate agent I ......”

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Dec 05,2013
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Helen Jollands is by far the best estate agent I have ever used. She is very professional and unfailingly courteous and helpful. She is also very knowledgeable about the local property market. I had full confidence in her ability from the moment I registered to ...
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Dec 02,2013
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By: 'Mike'
Dec 02,2013
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Karen and Helen were extremely well organised, and lines of communication were excellent throughout. As ours was a slightly unconventional property it took a couple of months to find a buyer, but Preston Baker were in constant contact and we are delighted to have just ...
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Nov 28,2013
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Nov 28,2013
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Having recently moved to the York area we required assistant with relocating and Minnie really helped us to come to a decision regarding location in the York area, we found her to be regularly available with advise and information and would definitely use Preston baker ...
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Nov 28,2013
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Nov 28,2013
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I have been looking for a property in York in a really specific area with a very tight budget and long wish list. Helen has been great - she has approached every potential property she has suggested with enthusiasm and energy but she has been ...
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Nov 28,2013
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Nov 28,2013
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Having dealt with many letting agents I must admit I wasn't overly keen. Since dealing with Cathy at PB I have found her enthusiastic and nothing is too much of a chore for her. I have found her approachable and friendly and always there should ...
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“My elderly mum sold her house through Preston Baker and ......”

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Nov 28,2013
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By: 'Rebecca'
Nov 28,2013
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My elderly mum sold her house through Preston Baker and we found Minnie so helpful. She kept us both updated with potential buyers and we received feedback on all viewings without having to chase. She returned calls and made the whole process very easy for ...
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Nov 28,2013
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Nov 28,2013
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Very efficient and friendly agent. Professional in all aspects of work undertaken. Keeps you informed of any important matters which require attention....
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By: 'Pauline'
Nov 28,2013
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I have always found the York Office and in particular Karen very helpful in chasing other parties in the chain and agreeing completion dates. Without this help it would make my job very difficult in that I can only chase either side of a chain ...
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Nov 28,2013
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By: 'Mark'
Nov 28,2013
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Karen and Minnie were so very helpful in helping me through the stages to buying my house I was very impressed with Karens knowledge of all the aspects from start to end unfortunately due to reason beyond my control I had to pull out of ...
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“KPreston Baker sold our house the day it went on ......”

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Nov 27,2013
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Nov 27,2013
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K Preston Baker sold our house the day it went on to market. Karen kept us regularlyupdated throughout the process and was fantastic in all our dealings. I would be glad to recommend Karen and Preston Baker to any prospective sellers....
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Nov 25,2013
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By: 'Kellynicholas2003'
Nov 25,2013
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Karen and Minnie were both helpful and a pleasure to work with. They have made the whole process of buying your first property very easy. I will definitely use them again if i plan on relocating as they are very knowledgeable in this field....
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Nov 22,2013
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By: 'Ian'
Nov 22,2013
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have been a landlord for a number of years and have had a string of bad experiences with other agents in the area so when I was contacted by Angela with regards to the property I had listed on Gumtree I was reluctant to instruct ...
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Nov 21,2013
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By: 'joe'
Nov 21,2013
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I would happily recommend the preston Baker lettings team in york to any of my friends and family. me and my wife have recently moved into the area with our two little girls and didnt really know alot about york, Angela talked us through which ...
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Nov 21,2013
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By: 'James'
Nov 21,2013
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i would also like to add the name Minnie O'Rourke. From the very beginning when Jodie Hoggarth valued our property we have received nothing but excellence from the york branch of preston baker . Inparticular Helen, Karen and Minnie have been very professional, kind and courteous ...
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“Angela at Preston Baker is friendly, professional and very hardworking. ......”

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Nov 21,2013
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By: 'Michelle'
Nov 21,2013
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Angela at Preston Baker is friendly, professional and very hardworking. She dealt with me effectively and efficiently from my very first contact. I have dealt with a number of agents whilst looking for property and Angela is by far the best! Thank-you for all your ...
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“I found Helen Jollands very helpful and friendly. She listened ......”

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Nov 21,2013
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By: 'Ann'
Nov 21,2013
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I found Helen Jollands very helpful and friendly. She listened patiently to my requirements and went out of her way to find suitable properties for me to view. Furthermore, she was very knowledgable about the properties and the surrounding areas. I would not hesitate to ...
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Nov 21,2013
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Nov 21,2013
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I also had contact with Helen Jollands. All staff were very friendly and efficient and always knew who i was. They were easy and pleasant to do business with. They kept me informed and the sale went through very quickley. I would recommend them. Thanks ...
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Hi Helen, I know the ladies in York will be happy to hear your positive words about their work as am I. Congratulations on the sale. Kind Regards James Baker ...

“Karen has been amazing during our home move. Whenever we ......”

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Nov 21,2013
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Nov 21,2013
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Karen has been amazing during our home move. Whenever we have had any queries or problems, Karen has always been available to help us. She will also always chase up queries and call you back promptly with an answer too. Karen is very polite, friendly, ...
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Your right John C! Karen is an asset to the business; we are extremely proud to have her on board. ...

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Nov 21,2013
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Nov 21,2013
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Thank-you to Angela for finding me somewhere to live at such short notice. I contacted Preston Baker on the Friday evening and Angela arranged three viewings for me first thing on Saturday morning. I didn't have a huge budget and was concerned that because I ...
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Thank you for such a great review! It is the skill of the agent to recommend properties that sometimes fall outside of the requirements of the applicant but which we know would be perfect for them. Well done Angela! Enjoy your new home ...

“Jodie took some excellent photographs of the property, I was ......”

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Nov 21,2013
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By: 'Claire'
Nov 21,2013
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Jodie took some excellent photographs of the property, I was really impressed. They showed off the open plan living area, terrace and garden beautifully and were commented on favourably by prospective buyers, all of whom remarked that the photographs were an accurate portrayal and they ...
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Hi Claire, Thank you for reviewing the service you had from Preston Baker. I know Jodie is very proud of the work he does with his camera to display properties to their best and will be very happy you appreciated them too. Well done Minnie for going the extra mile outside of work hours. Regards James Baker ...

“Minnie initially showed me around the house, and was very ......”

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Nov 21,2013
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Nov 21,2013
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Minnie initially showed me around the house, and was very bright and cheerful and happy to help. She seemed to know about the property (I've known other agents that showed me around a house and I knew more than they did about it!). Minnie was ...
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Dec 03, 2013
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Hello Melanie Smee, Thank you for giving Preston Baker such a detail and thorough review. Minnie and Karen have both done another excellent job and i am delighted to hear you are already recommending us to friends and family. Enjoy your new home. Regards James Baker ...

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Nov 21,2013
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By: 'Iona'
Nov 21,2013
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We found the service provided by Karen, Jodie, Minnie and the Preston Baker team to be exeptional. Our home had been on the market for quite a while before we put it on with Preston Baker and our faith in them was totally justified as ...
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Nov 26, 2013
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Hello Lona Hamilton Thank you for taking the time to review Preston Baker. It is great to hear how we did exactly what we said we would do and not only sold the property when another agent couldn’t but gave you a great service to boot. Great team effort York!. Regards James Baker ...
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