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3.1/5, 15 Reviews
53% Recommended
33% sales valuation accuracy
67% letting valuation accuracy
100% sales fee satisfaction
67% letting fee satisfaction
By : 'Carol'
Services :
Rent PCM : £475
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : DY11
Jade has recently taken over from several other coordinators that we have had since Amy left. To say that she was, 'thrown' into the deep-end was an understatement. Jade had to do a lot of 'homework' to get up to speed with not only my property information -- BUT -- with several others now under Her control. Since she has taken over, she has proved herself to be VERY MUCH up to any task that I have given to her. Jade came into looking after my apartment at the sudden changeover of tenants. There was some 'problems' with the changeover and, Jade handled ALL this situation without any problems at all. She managed the 'disagreement' of the way the property was left in a very professional and most positive way, to the final agreement of all parties involved. I am very pleased with her attitude and the way she communicates with me both over the telephone and emails and sincerely hope that Jade will become (as she all ready has proved at least to me) a long and most worthy member of the Team. Carol Johnson.
Good
| Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 33.00% | 100% | £0 | £0 |
| Lettings | 67% | 67% | £450 | £900 |
Shipways
4 Carlton House Marlborough Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire
DY10 1AY
01562 829900
By : 'Richard'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £900
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : DY12
Mischarged £61 - refuses to acknowledge this - has been contacted numerous times and given the Oppurtunity to do the right thing. Ineptitude of staff and silence means being stuck with a loss of money. Doesn’t care about renters in a time of poor economical loss. One dimensional ... Read Full Review

By : 'Julie'
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Sold price : £600
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : DY11
I have recently bought a flat through shipways agency, the professional service advice I received throughout the process was constant, they are on the ball. I had contacted a few other agencies regarding letting my property and true to form shipways came up trumps and now deal with letting my... Read Full Review

By : 'Liam'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : DY11
Lauren C was excellent in her dealings with me. Professional, courteous and extremely helpful. Definitely knowledgeable and made the process a lot... Read Full Review

By : 'Kyran'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : B15
Incredibly helpful and quick service from Lauren Collins. She was friendly, effiecient and provided all the informaiton I needed very prompted. Amazing... Read Full Review
By : 'Miss'
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : DY10
Utterly disgusted with Shipways Kidderminster, who following a valuation of my elderly mother's home and the young lady who came round to visit said 'don't worry we will soon sell this'. For over a year only sent less than a handful of potential buyers round, most of whom... Read Full Review
By : Rob Moore (Area Manager)
7 Jul 2020Dear Miss Wall, thank you for your feedback but I'm afraid I have been unable to match your name to a property we have had on the market recently. Can I please ask that you write to me directly at...

By : 'Cassie'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £581
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : DY10
My tenancy was due during the current pandemic & all of the correspondence has been dealt with Lauren. It's been a pleasure speaking with her; she has been very professional & polite throughout the transaction of completing the agreement - especially with everyone remotely... Read Full Review
By : 'Dave'
Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : DY13
Thoroughly dissatisfied with their performance from start to finish. My proposed purchase of a flat collapsed after my conveyancing solicitors told me they were still waiting for a full copy of the lease from the seller's solicitors (three months after a price was agreed). I contacted Shipways ... Read Full Review
Fortunately, they didn't receive a penny from me.

By : 'Val'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : DY10
Severe lack of communication with tenants when it comes to complaints about the house. Living in a house full of black mould in near enough every room. Complained to them around 4-5 times now, I had to chase them for an answer and in the end got told to 'wipe it off the walls and live with... Read Full Review
Tiny little expenses pop out here and there and they were never fully explained to me from the start. They don't want to spend money or even ask the landlords to get issues sorted.
By : Rob Moore
23 Apr 2018Dear Val, I am so sorry to have read your review. We pride ourselves on our high customer service so I am hugely embarrassed about what I have just read out your experience, I only wish you asked to...
By : 'Stanislav'
Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : DY13
Due to our experience, we have lost money with Shipways. We were promised a guarantee that our application was correct and in receiving the house. At the last moment the landlord disagreed and declined our application. They did not explain what to do to meet the requirements to pass application.... Read Full Review
Bad
By : 'Carol'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £475
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : DY11
Jade has recently taken over from several other coordinators that we have had since Amy left. To say that she was, 'thrown' into the deep-end was an understatement. Jade had to do a lot of 'homework' to get up to speed with not only my property information -- BUT -- with... Read Full Review
Good
By : 'Rachel'
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : DY13
I would not recommend this agent. I was initially unsure whether to sell my flat but did put it on the market due to their (as it turned out) over-inflated valuation. There was very little interest at the start. Their fees are very expensive so I could not afford to drop the price as much as they... Read Full Review
Very high

By : 'ras'
Services : Mortgages
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : DY10
both my husband and myself spend a large amount of time in france and it was vital that we were able to depend on someone to ensure that the rental property we own in the u.k.was being managed to the highest standard. right from the start robert has - without doubt, proven to be 100% reliable and... Read Full Review
we own another rental property managed by a different letting agency who's costs come in at about the same cost. the difference being that a quarterly inspection takes place with them - compared to that of once a year by shipways - and a lot can happen during such a long period of time! if it was'nt for the fact that robert does such a brilliant job we would be tempted to alter the letting agent.
we own another rental property managed by a different letting agency who's costs come in at about the same cost. the difference being that a quarterly inspection takes place with them - compared to that of once a year by shipways - and a lot can happen during such a long period of time! if it was'nt for the fact that robert does such a brilliant job we would be tempted to alter the letting agent.


By : 'Andrew'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £695
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : DY13
Tom & the team at Kidderminster as well as Amy at the admin office in Lincolnshire performed efficiently and communicated well throughout the process of finding a tenant, managing the tenant and dealing with the end of tenancy... Read Full Review
Fees seemed competitive - not quite the cheapest but very fair.
Fees seemed competitive - not quite the cheapest but very fair.

By : 'Helpful'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £450
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : DY11
Back in January 2014, I purchased an apartment in Kidderminster. I wanted to rent this out and I did a lot of calling and visiting around the area, to find an Agent who could help me in this matter. I also did a lot of 'homework' on these Agents, beforehand. When I finally called on 'Shipways' and... Read Full Review
I have no complaints to make and, found them better than any other that I researched into.
I have no complaints to make and, found them better than any other that I researched into.
By : 'Stan'
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : DY10
I would not touch these estate agents with a barge pole! Run. Misled from the beginning. Led to believe no sale no fee, which is untrue. Encouraged to use their in house financial adviser and solicitor as this would be a smoother and more effective option and ensure a smooth sale. Er no instead it... Read Full Review
By : Shipways
29 Apr 2015Dear Sir/Madam, As discussed, we are really sorry that the sale of your property fell through and we tried our best to get the buyer to reconsider pulling out. We understand how stressful a time this ...
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