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James

5/5, 47 Reviews
100% Recommended

100% sales valuation accuracy

92% letting valuation accuracy

100% sales fee satisfaction

99% letting fee satisfaction

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About James

Director at Manners Residential

7 York Road,Woking
Surrey
GU22 7XH
01483 590059
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James started his career in estate agency in 1986, and has been selling, letting and managing residential properties ever since.After gaining valuable years of experience managing branches for both corporate and independent estate agencies in the local area, he founded Manners Residential in 2000. He is very much
involved in the day to day running of the company, and is always on hand to offer customers his expertise and advice.A Woking resident for over 50 years, James is married and has two children. When he is not at work he enjoys family life, cycling, supporting his favourite football team (I'm not saying which one!), and can often be spotted at Chobham Rugby club at the weekendsJames is a member of both ARLA Propertymark & NAEA Propertymark which means he meets higher industry standards than the law demands. He undertakes regular training to ensure he is up to date with best practice and complex legislative changes so he can offer you the best advice.
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5 Star Review
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By : 'Eden'
Services : Sales (As a Buyer)
Sold price : £543
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU21

4 Jul 2025
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Manners Residential were excellent throughout the purchase of our first home. Thank you so much to Nick who helped us through every step of the ... Read Full Review

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By : 'Clive'
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU22

4 Feb 2025
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James Manners and his team provided thoughtful, professional advice and support during a protracted sale ... Read Full Review

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James and his colleagues were ...

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By : 'Clive'
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU22

3 Feb 2025
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James and his colleagues were thorough, professional and communicative. They helped us complete the protracted sale of a deceased estate. We were kept informed of developments, and problems, throughout the process. I would be very happy to deal with them ... Read Full Review

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James & Nick along with ...

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By : 'Brian'
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU22

11 Jul 2023
People found this helpful3

James & Nick along with the team were excellent from start to finish. Sophie kept us updated providing good feedback throughout the sale process. Despite the market being tough, the sale completed in just 8 weeks with smooth and easy administration. Very professional, highly ... Read Full Review

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Time is the test of any ...

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By : 'Andrew'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : HA1

20 Jun 2023
People found this helpful2

Time is the test of any relationship. I have been a Manners Residential customer since 2004 and I would not use any other agent in Woking. I am grateful to James and his team for their friendly and professional service throughout the years. Sophie has most recently been very helpful with renewal ... Read Full Review

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I have used Manners for many ...

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By : 'Pam'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Rent PCM : £875
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU16

8 Jul 2020
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I have used Manners for many years and would not want to use anyone else. They are extremely professional, I have never had my property empty and they have good ... Read Full Review

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By : 'Kevin'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU21

15 Oct 2019
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I have used Manners for several years letting out my property and have found them very professional and a caring agent to myself and my tenants. They provide a personal service, highly ... Read Full Review

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By : 'Russell'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Rent PCM : £1275
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU21

15 Oct 2019
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Excellent professional service from James, Nick and their team. As usual they managed to find a suitable tenant within a short ... Read Full Review

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Above and ...

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By : 'A'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Rent PCM : £830
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU22

13 Jun 2019
People found this helpful1

All the staff at Manners are extremely helpful and professional. James was a particular gem when I was a rookie landlord, giving me lots of advice and pointers and assisting me through the whole process. Nicky always sorts out any issues at the flat speedily and ... Read Full Review


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A little pricey, but you get what you pay for.

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By : 'GK'
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU24

20 Dec 2018
People found this helpful3

James was so helpful throughout the process. We were out of the country at the time and he ensured he did everything he could to keep the process moving and keep us ... Read Full Review


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Great price for great service

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By : 'Anne'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU21

27 Mar 2017
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I need more staff members to commend! All Manners' staff have served me well for 20 years or so - they have been supportive and ready with good advice. I would recommend them ... Read Full Review


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completely fair

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I have used Manners to let my ...

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4 Star Review
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By : 'jakey'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU12

31 Jan 2017
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I have used Manners to let my flat for the past 12 years. Over this time they have been helpful and efficient in providing good tenants. James and Nicky have also given me useful advice on ... Read Full Review

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By : Nick Griffiths

31 Jan 2017

Thank you for your positive review and also for your loyal custom over the years. Your comments have been passed to James & Nicky who are delighted you took the time to mention ...

Having recently inherited a ...

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By : 'Susan'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU22

30 Jan 2017
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Having recently inherited a property, I decided that the sensible thing would be to keep hold of it and therefore renting was the way to go. An acquaintance recommended that I contact Manners Residential as in his experience it was the very best company to go to for advice. How right he was! ... Read Full Review


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Good value for money.

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By : Nick Griffiths

31 Jan 2017

Thank you for your positive review regarding your recent dealings with Manners Residential and I am pleased to read you found the experience stress free. Your comments have been passed to the ...

I have used Manners ...

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By : 'Jo'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU22

27 Jan 2017
People found this helpful4

I have used Manners Residential for a number of years and would highly recommend them for their professionalism. My opinion is they are the best Letting Agent in ... Read Full Review


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I consider the fees to be in line with the market locally, but the service is much better

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By : Nick Griffiths

31 Jan 2017

You're review is very much appreciated and has been circulated to all of our wonderful staff. Thank ...

James and NIck ,and other ...

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By : 'Robin'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU22

11 Nov 2016
People found this helpful5

James and NIck ,and other members of staff have been exceptionally help to me , a landlord, if both selecting properties to buy to let, and in managing tenants. their advice has been invaluable. I have previously used another letting agent in Woking, but Manners Residential are so much better, ... Read Full Review


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Very reasonable for what they do

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Highly recommend purchasing a ...

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By : 'Lee'
Services : Sales (As a Buyer)
Sold price : £238000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU21

14 Sept 2016
People found this helpful4

Highly recommend purchasing a property via manners. The staff are knowledgable, helpful and friendly, they are quick to respond to any emails we sent and we never has to chase them. Everything with our purchase went smoothly and we are very happy customers! Thank you manners for a stress free house ... Read Full Review

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Manners were efficient and ...

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By : 'SKK'
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU22

6 May 2016
People found this helpful1

Manners were efficient and effective at marketing my property. Always keeping us up to date with progress and following up with the solicitors, once the sale was under way. As always a pleasure to deal with ... Read Full Review


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Very competitive fees

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By : 'Katy'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU21

3 Mar 2016
People found this helpful3

I have used Manners Residential for a number of years and have been really pleased with the service received. I have recently moved out of the area and have had no problems with dealing with them from afar. Courteous friendly staff who are always happy to assist and work to my wishes concerning my ... Read Full Review


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Reasonable fees, helpful, will work to my wishes concerning my properties, I am kept updated to current regulations and to when gas safety certificates are due, statements and payments always on time.


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Reasonable fees, helpful, will work to my wishes concerning my properties, I am kept updated to current regulations and to when gas safety certificates are due, statements and payments always on time.

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By : '?'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU22

22 Jan 2016
People found this helpful1

James Manners and his staff in particular Nicky Manners and Nick have always been very helpful and have given us good advice for many years. They have provided us with good tenants for about 15 years for our 5 flats and when we once had a problem Manners were very professional and ... Read Full Review


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Good

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By : 'David'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Rent PCM : £1280
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : GU9

13 Jan 2016
People found this helpful4

Everyone I have met at Manners has been professional, helpful and friendly. James Manners gave us much advice about suitable houses for letting, spent much time with us going over property details and went way beyond expectations by accompanying us on viewings. Nick Griffiths has always been ... Read Full Review


What agent could do to change your mind?

Very fair


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Very fair

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