Jan Forster Estates
Whitley Bay, NE26
4.8/5, 118 reviews
98% recommended
91% sales valuation accuracy
97% sales fee satisfaction
83% lettings valuation accuracy
76% lettings fee satisfaction

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Looking for a pro-active Estate Agent? Jan Forster Estates is firmly established as one of the leading independent Estate Agents in the North East with branches in prime locations throughout the region. We offer a personal and professional approach to buying, selling, letting and renting property along with a proven ... show more Looking for a pro-active Estate Agent? Jan Forster Estates is firmly established as one of the leading independent Estate Agents in the North East with branches in prime locations throughout the region. We offer a personal and professional approach to buying, selling, letting and renting property along with a proven track record of achieving results. Jan Forster Estates are members of the Ombudsman for Estate Agents and members of The UK Association of Letting Agents, assuring our clients of quality of service and peace of mind.

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29th Jan 2024
reviewed by 'Angry'
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18th Feb 2021
reviewed by 'WY'
“Good communication and professional service. I was happy with the way that they handled the sale and the whole process ......”
19th May 2017
reviewed by 'Matthew'
“Would recommend Jan Forster Estate agents, recently purchased a property through them with no issues. Prompt and professional responses and ......”
18th May 2017
reviewed by 'Kate'
“Eddie was very helpful in keeping us up to date with how the purchase was progressing. I've used Jan Forster ......”
18th May 2017
reviewed by 'Chris'
“Efficient and effective, great service by all involved. Kept me informed throughout from potential viewings, feedback and offers in a ......”
11th May 2017
reviewed by 'KatieB'
“Eddie was both courteous and helpful at all times during my purchase and indeed has been of assistance since the ......”
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 - 13:00
  • Sunday: Closed
Address

Jan Forster Estates
70 Park View
Whitley Bay

NE26 2TH
0191 251 3000

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Performance statistics
Services Valuation Accuracy Fees Satisfaction Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 91% 97% £42,000 £325,000
Lettings 83% 76% £375 £1,300
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
10 1 9 1 48 0 47 0 2 0
Areas covered
  • NE25
  • Whitley Bay
  • NE26
  • Monkseaton
  • NE27
  • Cullercoats
Services offered
  • Sales
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  • Lettings
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  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
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Apr 23,2015
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By: 'william'
Apr 23,2015
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We use jan forster for several rentals, we love the friendly service and although we deal with different offices everyone is on the ball and knows exactly what is going on. Paul GLover, Denise Kirby deserve a special mention...
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Mar 05,2015
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By: 'trevr'
Mar 05,2015
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mr dawson provided an excellent comprehensive service,reducing the stress involved in selling our property by dealing direct with our buyer to resolve the several problems that did arise during the selling exercise....
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Mar 04,2015
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By: 'Beth'
Mar 04,2015
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Overall the service I received from Jan Forster throughout the process of purchasing my flat and especially the help received from Andy, was excellent. It was easy to book viewings, queries were handled well and when it came to viewing the Rosedale flat, through a ...
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Feb 11,2015
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By: 'cs'
Feb 11,2015
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no real issues, dealt with everything. would use again in the future. The web service they use for vetting is a pain however....
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Jan 21,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Emily'
Jan 21,2015
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From the moment I rang Jan Forster I dealt with Jordan. He arranged multiple viewings all in one day in the same area to all run in time, he also kept me up dated by text message about the viewings. whenever I spoke to Jordan ...
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Dec 16,2014
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By: 'R'
Dec 16,2014
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I received a great service from the initial viewing right through to the sale and receiving the keys. Any queries I had were answered promptly and the sale went through in about 6 weeks. The service was excellent and pretty much stress-free!...
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Nov 22,2014
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By: 'Gary'
Nov 22,2014
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I was a landlord seeking a tenant through the tenant finder service and was close to finding a suitable tenant when,due to unforeseen personal reasons, I had to arrange to sell my house. It was no trouble at all for the lettings office in ...
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Nov 04,2014
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By: 'Lucy'
Nov 04,2014
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Very pleased with the way our house purchase was dealt with. The estate agent was proactive and followed up on their promises (e.g. returning calls, contacting people they said they would and reporting back the outcome). They made good recommendations of a solicitor (and ...
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Oct 29,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'PD'
Oct 29,2014
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good polite service and kept me up to date at all stages of the letting. Also gave good constructive advice....
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Oct 19,2014
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By: 'Julie'
Oct 19,2014
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My parents were very wary of selling their lifelong family home and invited David of Jan Forester to discuss their options. He gave them clear advice and assured them he would make the sale as stress free as possible. 48 Hours later they are in receipt ...
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Very good fees.
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Oct 10,2014
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By: 'HM'
Oct 10,2014
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Although noone showed us around the property, which would have been preferred, the branch was helpful in organising viewing quickly. Also good at communicating between ourselves and previous owner as required. Helpful with done property ideas and not offering too many choices and constant harassment ...
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Oct 09,2014
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By: 'Mr'
Oct 09,2014
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The selling and purchase of my respective properties was conducted through jan forster in whitley bay. From start to finish I cannot praise them highly enough and I have moved house a lot of times. In particular I found Andy to be very helpful ( even ...
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Fair all things considered.
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Sep 23,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Lorna'
Sep 23,2014
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I have found every person I have had contact with at Jan Forster very helpful and friendly. They have been very prompt in returning my calls and answering my queries. Paul has been the main person who has dealt with myself and my partner and ...
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Comment on agent fees
Compared to various other agents in the North East I did find the fees quite higher. I as a tenant am unable to see what service the fees cover as we have used the agents only twice to view the property and no other services used.
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Sep 15,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'TLJames'
Sep 15,2014
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We have been very happy with our house purchasing experience with Andy at Jan Forsters. Communication was excellent and we felt like he was working with us to make the experience as smooth and straightforward as possible, despite not being his direct client. We've been ...
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Sep 12,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Eva'
Sep 12,2014
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I have sold my flat through Jan Foster. They have been spot on - they arranged for professional photos to be taken and did a good job marketing my property and getting the viewings. I have received an offer shortly after property went on the ...
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Sep 10,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Christo'
Sep 10,2014
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I work with Jan Foster (Tynemouth) for more than six months and I was always treated very professional manner. Very recently we rented our second flat with Jan Foster and we were impressed again by the professional and quick response to our needs. We are ...
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“Denise is amazingly helpful. Really went out of her way ......”

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Aug 01,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Joanna'
Aug 01,2014
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Denise is amazingly helpful. Really went out of her way to get photos of the house we liked. Fantastic effort!...
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“Jan Forster as promised sold my house within two weeks, ......”

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Jul 30,2014
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By: 'Ms'
Jul 30,2014
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Jan Forster as promised sold my house within two weeks, David came and valued the property, for sale board was up next day and my first viewing happened even before it was photographed. I was contacted regularly with viewings and updated with feedback from interested ...
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Fees seemed standard so happy to pay them....certainly earned them.
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Jul 24,2014
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By: 'newcastleNE27'
Jul 24,2014
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When first agreeing our letting contract we found there wasn't much communication on the letting agencies part, we had been warned by a previous tenant at another house we went to view under the same letting agency that the communication was poor. It took days ...
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Jul 18,2014
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By: 'MC'
Jul 18,2014
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Professional , dynamic and reassuring, that's what we found Andrew from Jfosters. Any problems and Andrew was at the end of the phone. Estate agents don't always earn their money in my humble opinion (something which I thought was going to be the case dealing with ...
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Jul 10,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Maureen'
Jul 10,2014
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I,ve found dealing with Jan Forster a pleasure. They are so helpful and extremely Efficient. I,ve found Andrew Dawson at the Whitley Bay to be very helpful and friendly and nothing seems to be too much Trouble for him to help me understand ...
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Jul 03,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Steve'
Jul 03,2014
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I Can't fault the service, Jan Forster were excellent from start to finish. Staff are very friendly and helpful throughout....
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Jun 18,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'J'
Jun 18,2014
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From the initial phone call to Jan Forster Estate Agents Joyce Teven was exceptional. She really knows the market place and was proactive in finding us a buyer. There are a number of other staff who were also very efficient but it was Joyce that ...
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Jun 06,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Alison'
Jun 06,2014
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Andrew was my first contact at Jan Forster and I found him very helpful from the start. He kept me updated on suitable properties and also sent me details of anything new that came to the market. When I was arranging veiwing he came back ...
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Jun 05,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Judy'
Jun 05,2014
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Jan Foster and in particular Joyce Teven were the best agent we dealt with during our search for property in the Tynemouth/ Whitley Bay Area. They sent us information on suitable properties very regularly, telephoned with advance information on suitable houses just coming to the ...
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“My house purchase was handled very efficiently. Staff was polite ......”

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Apr 24,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'J'
Apr 24,2014
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My house purchase was handled very efficiently. Staff was polite and courteous & very helpful, keeping me regularly updated with the process....
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Apr 14,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Jenny'
Apr 14,2014
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Everything was dealt with swiftly although the original date for moving in was delayed which I think was a bit of lack of communication in the office. However, we were kept informed at each stage of the process and when I had questions(and I ...
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“All the staff have all been very friendly & efficient. I ......”

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Apr 10,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Sandra'
Apr 10,2014
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All the staff have all been very friendly & efficient. I sold my property within a week & January foster helped me to buy my new property...
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