Rise Sales and Lettings
4.8/5, 125 reviews
96% recommended
95% sales valuation accuracy
100% sales fee satisfaction
75% lettings valuation accuracy
88% lettings fee satisfaction



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EFFICIENT, FRIENDLY SERVICE, EXCELLENT LOCAL KNOWLEDGE AND GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY £ THAT IS WHY WE ARE THE TOP ESTATE AGENTS IN DURHAM FOR HAPPY CLIENT FEEDBACK.Based in Durham city centre we specialise in residential sales and lettings and property management. We are the first choice for student accommodation.We ... show more EFFICIENT, FRIENDLY SERVICE, EXCELLENT LOCAL KNOWLEDGE AND GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY £ THAT IS WHY WE ARE THE TOP ESTATE AGENTS IN DURHAM FOR HAPPY CLIENT FEEDBACK.

Based in Durham city centre we specialise in residential sales and lettings and property management. We are the first choice for student accommodation.

We are members of the National Lettings Scheme, Safe Agent and the Property Ombudsman so you can be assured that your property is in good hands.
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Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 95% 100% £50,000 £395,000
Lettings 75% 88% £300 £2,100
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
18 1 17 3 63 0 21 0 1 1
Areas covered
  • Durham
  • Chester le Street
  • Houghton le spring
  • DH1
  • DH2
  • DH3
  • DH4
  • DH5
  • DH6
  • DH7
Address

3 New Elvet
Durham
County Durham
DH1 3AQ
0191 386 5349

Opening Hours
Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
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“Thank you on the completion of my house sale...”

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Jun 04,2021
Minithumbup
Paul
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By: 'Audrey'
Jun 04,2021
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Completion of my house sale was today and I must commend Rise for the very professional way in which they have handled the sale. Paul has to be one of the best negotiators in the property business and a genuinely nice guy who makes the ...
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“Horrible to students...”

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May 02,2020
Minithumbdown
By: 'Christina'
May 02,2020
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Rise Estate Agents are absolutely horrible to students! I've detailed just some of our experiences with them below. First of, they left us waiting in the snow for 30 min for a viewing, without telling us the viewing had been cancelled. They only told us after ...
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“Strongly recommend!...”

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Sep 06,2019
Minithumbup
Paul
By: 'Jamie'
Sep 06,2019
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After some months of inactivity with one of their competitors, I shifted to Rise and immediately had multiple offers in on my house. Paul was an excellent agent, kept me up to date on developments and gave me clear and objective advice on my options ...
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“Absolutely Disgusted...”

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Apr 29,2019
Minithumbdown
By: 'Chris'
Apr 29,2019
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While the house was quite nice, and the rent fair, I felt frustrated at every turn by the lettings agents. Things started out badly when the incorrect amount was recorded on our safety deposit certificate before we moved in, and it only got worse from ...
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“Best Letting Agent /property viewing in Newcastle Upon Tyne...”

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Jan 08,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Mrs'
Jan 08,2019
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We viewed 7 properties in one day with 7 different companies as we are relocating. Melanie was taking photos of a property just before we arrived. I was early and the property was on the market with out any photos. But I had a rough idea of ...
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Didn't get that far as I didn't go for that property in the end
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“Excellent service...”

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Sep 12,2018
Minithumbup
Paul
By: 'Mike'
Sep 12,2018
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Rise was recommended to us and Paul and his team provided excellent knowledge service and advice on successfully selling our home in dh1 Thanks to Paul and all his team...
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Great fees
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“Very Happy...”

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Aug 20,2018
Minithumbup
Paul
By: 'MC'
Aug 20,2018
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We chose Rise becasuse they had similar properties for sale in our immediate area. Paul and the team have guided us through the process with care and have always been available to help. We've had contact with most of the local estate agents when viewing ...
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“Great service and would recommend...”

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Jul 18,2018
Minithumbup
Paul
By: 'Sharon'
Jul 18,2018
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Paul recently dealt with the sale of my property. Nothing was too much trouble and he kept me updated the whole way through the process from start to finish. Calls and emails made were always returned and Paul was professional and polite. I wouldn't hesitate ...
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Competitive.
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“Paul Rickaby...”

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Jul 04,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Aurora'
Jul 04,2018
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We were very pleased with the way our property was promoted. They could not have presented it any better. We wondered why we were selling! The market was difficult and we were hoping for a better price but so pleased to have sold. We would ...
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We thought we had very good value for money. They were much better than any other High Street agents.
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By: Trish barker
Jan 14, 2020
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Your agency managed my property for 3.50 years, it was immaculate I have photos to evidence this. Moving back tenant has wrecked my home photos to evidence this. No feedback or help from your durham office. I am past being polite someone is accountable for the state of my property. I have asked for copies if checks done no response. ...

“Melanie is a great agent!...”

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May 30,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'V'
May 30,2018
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Melanie been invaluable in helping me refurbish a rental property that was severely damaged by a difficult tenant. She has actively sought competitive prices from suppliers, and project managed the refurb from start to finish, providing me with updates, reports and photographs. She is helpful, ...
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The fees are comparative to other agents in the area.
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“Excellent Service...”

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May 18,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Kimberley'
May 18,2018
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Melanie has provided an overall excellent customer experience and has helped with any questions I've had. She has made the whole process very easy and is always very friendly and happy to help and is an asset to the company....
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“From start to finish Paul provided a high level of ......”

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Jan 28,2018
Minithumbup
Paul
By: 'The'
Jan 28,2018
1 people found
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From start to finish Paul provided a high level of service. He was polite, competent, attentive and thoroughly professional. He responded quickly to phone calls and emails, giving helpful and informative guidance and feedback. Excellent and highly recommended!...
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Very competitive and good value for money.
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“Paul was fantastic, great communication and helped recommend a great ......”

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Jan 25,2018
Minithumbup
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By: 'Richard'
Jan 25,2018
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Paul was fantastic, great communication and helped recommend a great Financial advisor He responded quickly to any questions I had and helped with anything he could...
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“Absolutely amazing customer service from valuation to completion. I couldn't ......”

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Jan 25,2018
Minithumbup
Paul
By: 'Kev'
Jan 25,2018
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Absolutely amazing customer service from valuation to completion. I couldn't thank Paul enough for how our sale was dealt with. He continued to keep us up to date with the processes and was fantastic in his approach to the sale and advertising. He always appeared ...
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The agent fees were extremely reasonable and fantastic value for the service provided.
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“I have dealt with Sara for a number of years ......”

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Jan 18,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Margaret'
Jan 18,2018
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I have dealt with Sara for a number of years for both lettings and sales and find Sara both professional and tenacious. She has always gone the extra mile to find reliable tenants for me and has kept me informed throughout the process. Thank you ...
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Good fees, very competitive
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“Easy to communicate with. Very quick to respond and a ......”

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Dec 10,2017
Minithumbup
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By: 'Jem'
Dec 10,2017
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Easy to communicate with. Very quick to respond and a very reliable team. All questions were answered, and as a first time buyer everything was explained to me. Thanks a lot....
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“Very good service. Kept updated with all viewings and inquires.......”

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Dec 07,2017
Minithumbup
Paul
By: 'Chris'
Dec 07,2017
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Very good service. Kept updated with all viewings and inquires. All staff were very friendly and helpful when contacted and replied to questions quickly....
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Good fees
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“Good estate agent. Very helpful supportive. Good communication when buying ......”

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Dec 07,2017
Minithumbup
Paul
By: 'Joanne'
Dec 07,2017
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Good estate agent. Very helpful supportive. Good communication when buying a house with them. Thank you very much for your help....
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“From start too finish Paul was extremely helpful in the ......”

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Dec 07,2017
Minithumbup
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By: 'Freda'
Dec 07,2017
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From start too finish Paul was extremely helpful in the sale and purchase of our home . Nothing was ever too much for him and dealt with us in a very friendly and professional manner ....
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Good
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“Paul was an excellent estate agent who was very accessible ......”

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Dec 02,2017
Minithumbup
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By: 'JC'
Dec 02,2017
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Paul was an excellent estate agent who was very accessible and helpful throughout the process. His advice was was invaluable and I can't recommend him high enough....
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The fees were appropriate and good
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“Very helpful and courteous team, kept us up to date ......”

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Sep 15,2017
Minithumbup
Paul
By: 'Tony'
Sep 15,2017
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Very helpful and courteous team, kept us up to date with developments, and gave useful advice. Good presentation of ur property....
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“Excellent service, in particular managing the emotional anxieties of a ......”

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Sep 12,2017
Minithumbup
Paul
By: 'Bob'
Sep 12,2017
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Excellent service, in particular managing the emotional anxieties of a very challenging buyer. I don't think this kind of service is set out in the terms and conditions, but made the difference between the sale going through and having to start the sale process all ...
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“Paul and his team were excellent. They were very professional, ......”

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Sep 09,2017
Minithumbup
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By: 'Steven'
Sep 09,2017
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Paul and his team were excellent. They were very professional, polite, friendly and extremely efficient. We would be very happy to recommend them to family and friends....
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Great value.
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“Throughout the whole process Paul was efficient, professional and extremely ......”

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Sep 08,2017
Minithumbup
Paul
By: 'Lynn'
Sep 08,2017
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Throughout the whole process Paul was efficient, professional and extremely helpful. We trusted Pauls judgement from day one. He was able to offer us advice and support during the process but at the same time respected our opinions and decisions. Paul works over and above ...
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Good
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“Sonja's help and assistance has been fantastic. This move was ......”

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Sep 08,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Katie'
Sep 08,2017
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Sonja's help and assistance has been fantastic. This move was the first house for my boyfriend and I together, not only was she extremely knowledgeable about the property, the leasing process was easy and all done electronically with no fuss. Unbelievably simple compared to other ...
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Fee's were some of the cheapest around.
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“We were extremely pleased with the high level of professionalism ......”

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Sep 05,2017
Minithumbup
Paul
By: 'David'
Sep 05,2017
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We were extremely pleased with the high level of professionalism and service provided by Paul on behalf of Rise . Valuation and accompanying marketing were realistic and accurate and ensured we received an offer within three weeks. I was very impressed with the fact that Paul ...
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Fees are competitive
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“Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish. The pictures made ......”

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Sep 05,2017
Minithumbup
Paul
By: 'Gareth'
Sep 05,2017
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Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish. The pictures made our home look spectacular and we received an offer for the full asking price within 2 days of been on the market. What great value for money, Rise were the most competitively priced agents in the ...
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Very competitive, the cheapest fees in my area
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“Rise provide and excellent service. All staff are helpful, friendly ......”

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Sep 05,2017
Minithumbup
Paul
By: 'SusanandIan'
Sep 05,2017
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Rise provide and excellent service. All staff are helpful, friendly and a pleasure to deal with. They were always happy to assist with any queries that we had and were approachable throughout the process...
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Competitive fees
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“Paul handled all parts of our purchase with professionalis. He ......”

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Sep 05,2017
Minithumbup
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By: 'Ben'
Sep 05,2017
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Paul handled all parts of our purchase with professionalis. He was also sensitive to the fact we were first time buyers and talked us through all areas of the successful purchase....
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Very fair,
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“Professional and friendly service from Paul and the team which ......”

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Aug 18,2017
Minithumbup
Paul
By: 'John'
Aug 18,2017
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Professional and friendly service from Paul and the team which covered every aspect of the sale. Sound advice on pricing and presentation of the property which sold very quickly at the price point we were seeking....
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Fees were fair, value for money for the service, and not out of line with other agents.
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Complaints Procedure

Customer Complaints Procedure

As a firm accredited by the National Approved Letting Scheme and The Property Ombudsman,
Rise Property Services Limited trading as Rise Estate Agents aims to provide the highest
standards 
of service to all landlords, tenants, Vendors and buyers but to ensure that your
interests are 
safeguarded, we offer the following:


If you believe you have grievance, please write in the first instance to Mr Matt Geany at the
address below:


3 New Elvet
Durham
DH1 3AQ 


1. The grievance will be acknowledged within 3 working days of receipt and then investigated
thoroughly 
in accordance with established “in-house” procedures. A formal written outcome of
the complaint will be 
sent to you within 21 days. If we require longer than this timescale we
will advise you in writing and 
confirm our revised response date. 


2.  If you remain dissatisfied with the result of the internal investigation, please contact
Matthew Geany who will review the complaint.


3.  Following the conclusion of our in-house review we will write to you with a final written
statement.


4.  If you are dissatisfied with the conclusion of the in-house review of the complaint, you
can refer the 
matter to:
The Property Ombudsman, Beckett House, 4 Bridge Street, Salisbury SP1 2LX

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