Preston Baker Estate Agents in York

Extremely easy to deal with. Gemma Bolton was very helpful and kept communication going between all parties!

Angela is a great asset to the team, approachable and kind. Always willing to go the extra mile for her clients and as first time buyers, we couldn't ask for anyone better! She was there for us and explained everything as needed; I would definitely return to Preston Baker just for Angela alone.

Myself and my partner have just moved into our beautiful rental property. From the very start, Preston Baker have went above and beyond in terms of fitting a viewing in at a time convenient to us (big thanks to Roxanne Harrison!), calling to check in on how the process was going, and generally keeping us informed. I was really impressed by the attitude of the staff too- Carola Parrino really looked after us, and she was so so friendly and genuinely cared about our experience! Preston Baker are incredibly professional, and all of their staff are an absolute credit!

Terrible experience - sent them all the info they asked for to get me an in principle" mortgage decision and chased up several times - even raised a formal complaint - and was assured they were dealing with it. Not heard from them for 6 weeks or more now and it's not like they would have had a problem getting me a mortgage. I have since had 2 "in principle decisions" from other brokers

Preston Baker were really proactive in trying to sell my flat and definitely went the extra mile; the online booking system for viewings is very efficient; and the professional photos and video looked gorgeous. Although their fees are higher, I think you get value for money in the effort they put into shifting properties, and would recommend them for anyone aiming for a quick sale.

We worked with Angela Williams throughout the purchase of our new home in York. She was wonderful!! We met her on the launch day for the property and she very helpfully played with our two young boys as we looked around the house! This was most appreciated so we could have a really good look at the house without kids hanging off us! She facilitated communications with the vendor and explained their journey to selling. She was genuinely really motivated to support the couple as they had had a bit of a long road to finally selling and this natural interest very reassuring. We feel that we really lucked-out in having Angela supporting us throughout our sale, a very knowledgeable, friendly, and lovely person who we feel was genuinely happy for us when our offer was accepted! Thanks Angela and the PB team :)

Preston Baker were exceptionally good which justifies the relatively high commission costs.Angela was extremely helpful and organised the launch day very well, which resulted in a sale above the asking price within 3 days of the launch as they had predicted. The house though needing much renovation had great potential with original Art Deco features and in a brilliant location.Angela negotiated the sale for me and looked after the whole sale process extremely efficiently. She was very supportive and helped immensely at the end by involving the buyers, also extremely kind, in helping to clear and pack the contents of the house.Conveyance was through the recommended solicitors in Leeds, also very helpful but once again rather expensive with extra costs added from the initial quote.Overall extremely pleased with the help and support provided by Angela and Preston Baker.

Preston Baker have been amazing in dealing with the sale of my house in Wheldrake. It is a slick well-oiled machine, but the agents know their stuff, they really care and pull their finger out to a) get the best possible sale price and b) help make the next stage of the process through to completion as painless as possible.Angela looked after my sale and was brilliant. I simply don’t know how she manages to do it and stay upbeat and give level headed advice. She went above and beyond and I am hugely grateful.Now, I am biased slightly. I used to be the marketing manager at Preston Baker 4 years ago. This means I have seen all the numbers for property launch and know first hand how much the company cares about getting its clients a higher price. Well it works, we accepted our first offer which was £12k over our asking price - a month or so later the buyer pulled out which meant our in second launch we got a lower offer. But the principle worked and I can’t recommend Preston Baker enough.Again a massive thank you to Angela. Solicitors / conveyancers take ages and aren’t the best communicators so I appreciate her persistence in maintains communications up and down the chain on my behalf.Thanks all.

Angela has been absolutely brilliant from start to finish! She has responded to all my queries within the day and the communication between Angela, the seller and ourselves has been excellent. I highly recommend Preston and Baker, and Angela especially, she really went the extra mile to help us as the buyers as well as the sellers.

This is an accurate and honest review, I have all the information in emails and SMS so can back this up.1. I placed an offer on a property which was accepted by the vendor.2. I sent over all my ID details, proof of funds and solicitors details.3. Preston Baker sent the Memorandom Of Sale to myself and my solicitors and the house was taken off the market and marked as Sold STC.4. I submitted my mortgage application and instructed solicitors to proceed, paying the fees.5. Preston Baker rang me to advise they have submitted another offer to the vendor and would I want to match it. I believe this is called 'gazumping', note this was after my offer was accepted and the house taken off the website etc.I tried to raise my offer and then received a further email asking for full and final offers.6. My offer was presumably beaten as it was rejected by the vendor.I have now had to cancel my mortgage application (this may impact my credit score), cancel the solicitors (which I may not get a full refund for) and look for another house. I am sure the vendor is happy as they have a better offer but as far as a potential buyer I would be very wary using Preston Baker as you could agree a sale and then be gazumped later down the line leaving you out of pocket.As you can see from Preston Bakers reply, they will submit any offer during the process even if you have had an offer agreed and instructed solicitors, beware you will end up out of pocket like I have due to the gazumping practice.