94% sales valuation accuracy
91% sales fee satisfaction
Preston Baker is one of the leading estate agents in the City of York. We are situated on the Walmgate road, just South East of the city centre. Our Preston baker York team covers but not limited ...
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Preston Baker is one of the leading estate agents in the City of York. We are situated on the Walmgate road, just South East of the city centre. Our Preston baker York team covers but not limited to properties in Acaster Malbis, Acomb, Badger Hill, Beningbrough, Bilborough, Bishopthorpe, Burnholme, Chapelfields, Clifton, Clifton Moor and many more.
This estate and letting agent firm were founded within this York office in 2008. We have established Preston Baker brand as one of the most trusted and pro-active agents in the local area. Our agent team knows the York area better than any other local. We immerse ourselves into the local community to make sure we understand the current property market and its changes in Yorkshire.
Preston Baker offers property sales, lettings, mortgage advice, investments, landlord services and other property management. Our award-winning agents go through expert training and on-going development opportunities during their time with the company. We believe in motivating and encouraging our staff with awards and other great incentives. Transparency and clear communication with clients in our priority. We provide a completely personalised service for each individual customer and keep them informed every step of the moving process. Our award-winning marketing strategy is helping us achieve maximum exposure to properties in York. Preston Baker has won every annual “Estate Agency of the Year” award since 2011.
It is a historic and gorgeous city on the banks of River Ouse. It has a lot to offer including great economy, education facilities, and sightseeing attractions. The spectacular architecture in York attracts many visitors and tourist from around the world. If you are looking for a city with great shopping and nightlife opportunities, York has something for everyone. In terms of property, you can find period townhouses, newly built blocks of flats and quaint village houses right around the city. If you are an incoming student, there are many student accommodation buildings around the University of York campus.
Why Preston Baker in York?
This estate and letting agent firm were founded within this York office in 2008. We have established Preston Baker brand as one of the most trusted and pro-active agents in the local area. Our agent team knows the York area better than any other local. We immerse ourselves into the local community to make sure we understand the current property market and its changes in Yorkshire.
Preston Baker offers property sales, lettings, mortgage advice, investments, landlord services and other property management. Our award-winning agents go through expert training and on-going development opportunities during their time with the company. We believe in motivating and encouraging our staff with awards and other great incentives. Transparency and clear communication with clients in our priority. We provide a completely personalised service for each individual customer and keep them informed every step of the moving process. Our award-winning marketing strategy is helping us achieve maximum exposure to properties in York. Preston Baker has won every annual “Estate Agency of the Year” award since 2011.
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It is a historic and gorgeous city on the banks of River Ouse. It has a lot to offer including great economy, education facilities, and sightseeing attractions. The spectacular architecture in York attracts many visitors and tourist from around the world. If you are looking for a city with great shopping and nightlife opportunities, York has something for everyone. In terms of property, you can find period townhouses, newly built blocks of flats and quaint village houses right around the city. If you are an incoming student, there are many student accommodation buildings around the University of York campus.
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14th Jul 2022
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30th Mar 2022
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28th Dec 2021
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15th Feb 2020
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4th Jun 2017
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Preston Baker
99 Walmgate
York
Yorkshire
YO1 9UA
01904 622355
Performance statistics
| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
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| Sales | 94% | 91% | £79,500 | £2,110,000 |
Review statistics
| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
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| 31 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 156 | 3 | 112 | 1 | 28 | 1 |
Areas covered
- YO1, YO10, YO23, YO24, YO26, YO30, YO31, YO32, YO19
Services offered
- Sales
- Lettings
- Block Management
- Surveys
- Conveyancing
- Mortgage Advice
- Home Builder
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Oct 10,2014
Oct 10,2014
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I found Karen to be very helpful and friendly throughout the entire buying process. When requested, communication with the seller was always made promptly and fed back to me very quickly. I was kept up-to-date with progress from start to finish. As a first-time buyer, ...
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Generally very good at responding to emails and keeping me posted on the phone. Would have been nice to have received a call on the day of completion to let me know what was going on but there you go.
Pros: always quick to respond ...
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Oct 01,2014
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After selling my own property in a different area three years ago, I knew the importance of choosing the right agent for a smooth and successful sale of my late Mother's house. I choose Preston Baker York as I was impressed by Jodie Hogarth, Manager, ...
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Sep 30,2014
Sep 30,2014
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From start to finish the service from Preston Baker Team has been first class! Thanks to Helen, Karen, Minnie, Richard and Hugh you have each been professional personable and enthusiastic to get our sale accomplished smoothly. Communication is key and Preston Baker have this spot ...
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Not the cheapest quote but excellent value for money. You get what you pay for here. 07756 552391
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Sep 25,2014
Sep 25,2014
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Being a first time landlady I too had much to learn, I am also based outside the UK which required most correspondence to be via e mail with limited telephone conversations. This proved no problem for AW, all our converations were clear, factual and prompt, ...
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Sep 22,2014
Sep 22,2014
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Angela manages to re let my flat in quick turnaround managed to get previos tenants to cut short there tenancy so that new tennant could take possesion of flat this was all done eventually once advertised which was a little slow in the beginning in ...
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Sep 19,2014
Sep 19,2014
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Helen Jollands was friendly and efficient as the lead sales person. Her experience was evident and she followed up quickly on every query raised. She referred me for mortgage advice and made me feel like she cared about my purchase, understanding that it felt important ...
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Sep 16,2014
Sep 16,2014
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I contacted Preston Baker to visit a room in a shared house, and they have been so helpful from the beginning to the end. They organised the viewing for me, answered all my questions and made all they could to help me. Everybody tried to ...
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Sep 14,2014
Sep 14,2014
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The service I received was extremely professional from start to finish. I was kept fully informed at all times which in my case was very important as I was living at the other end of the country from the property. Potential buyers were always shown ...
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“Much appreciated the agents following through with information, chasing solicitors ......”
Sep 12,2014
Sep 12,2014
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Much appreciated the agents following through with information, chasing solicitors and buyers in the chain to keep everything moving along to result in a sale....
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Sep 12,2014
Sep 12,2014
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Helen,
Was not too pushy as some can be, she was helpful and extremely informative and knowledgeable. Helen understood my requirements and remain patient throughout our dealings.
Thank you...
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Sep 10,2014
Sep 10,2014
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An excellent service from start to finish keeping me very well informed of whole process and how the sale was progressing, a special thank you to Tina who showed people round my property. I have to give the overall service 11 out of 10....
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Sep 08,2014
Sep 08,2014
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We recently sold our property with Preston Baker york, from start to finish meeting Jodie who valued our property, to Minnie who played a huge part in selling it, to Tina who showed prospective buyers around and to Karen who managed the sale we could ...
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Sep 08,2014
Sep 08,2014
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Initially our property was over valued, we had to reduce it significantly before we received an offer. Due to this it took a lot longer to sell our house than expected. Minnie was very good at keeping me updated with viewing reviews & felt once we ...
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Sep 08,2014
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House was on the market very quickly, and company had already formed a portfolio of prospective purchasers who they brought to view straight away. Led to a very fast offer and at around asking price.
Very impressed with the sales service. Could use some improvement ...
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They were upfront about them and transparent.
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Sep 07,2014
Sep 07,2014
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I had been looking to purchase a property with a view to letting it, since February. Preston Baker sales staff regularly kept me up dated with properties new to the market, and were extremely helpful in arranging viewings quickly and conveniently. Through them, I viewed ...
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Sep 06,2014
Sep 06,2014
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The sales and getting people round was excellent. I felt as though the presentation was not so good. The presentation of the photos could have been better on the sales info. All staff were friendly and listened to my concerns over the sale of my ...
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Sep 05,2014
Sep 05,2014
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Excellent service and communication regular contact and in touch with what we were interested in.
Thank you for for all the help provided....
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Sep 05,2014
Sep 05,2014
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Mr Denton was on time, informative, friendly, polite & approachable when queried about the property.
I have so far been kept up to date & informed from Mr Denton towards the letting of the house, step by step.
All questions I asked had been answered accurately. If ...
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I understand fees are set in stone to cover costs but when you are paying that on top of the bond, rent & bills it adds stress on your finances. Which also puts people off going for certain properties.
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Sep 04,2014
Sep 04,2014
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Overall excellent service. I am a property developer and have bought and sold over 25 houses but this is my first sale in York. I found all the staff friendly and very enthusiastic to get a buyer and kept me informed throughout. The Buyer had some ...
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Good value
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Sep 04,2014
Sep 04,2014
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Helen is very helpful and show very professional attitude towards our enquiries. In the future we would like to contact your agency office again....
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Sep 03,2014
Sep 03,2014
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Very pleased with the whole process, we sold and bought with PB at York and dealt with Tina, Minnie, Karen and Rebecca, they were all very friendly and professional, both Karen and Rebecca kept us up to date with things and we would have no ...
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Compares well with other agencies.
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Sep 03,2014
Sep 03,2014
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Both Karen and Minnie were fantastic. They kept us updated weekly on any progress and then continued to be in touch over 3 months when we had sold the property but had not been able to find a house for ourselves. Jodie did the first pitch ...
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Seamed a reasonable price for the service provided.
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Aug 28,2014
Aug 28,2014
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David met us for a viewing at a prospective property. He was very friendly and welcoming. On looking round the property he was able to answer our queries helpfully and clearly. Any questions he was unable to answer he assured us he would find out ...
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Aug 26,2014
Aug 26,2014
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All the team were efficient and pleasant but karen in sales was particularly involved with the completion of sale. Liaising closely with all parties and always returning calls to keep us informed at all times, she kept the process moving along, all of which was ...
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Aug 22,2014
Aug 22,2014
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Both Karen and Minnie gave excellent customer service, they were very good at chasing up both mine and the buyers solicitors, which was necessary to keep the sale going at times. Next time I have a property to sell I will use them again. The ...
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Aug 19,2014
Aug 19,2014
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I found the staff that I dealt with to be friendly, helpfull and positive at all times, but best of all, they sold the house in 1 day !
I would highly recommend this agency for their positive, pro-active attitude....
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Aug 18,2014
Aug 18,2014
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We were very impressed with the professionalism of Preston Baker, from their valuation to the arranging of the open day, but why we would recommend Preston Baker is because of their client liaison. Karen Preece ensured that we were constantly updated throughout the process and ...
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Aug 10,2014
Aug 10,2014
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I recently sold my property through Preston Baker in York. Helen Jollands and Karen Preece were outstanding !, they were professional, courteous and humorous in the most difficult of situations. They held my hand every step of the way and made the whole experience as painless ...
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Aug 08,2014
Aug 08,2014
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The staff at Preston baker were professional and easy to get hold of. They contacted us regularly to check in and update us on the purchase of the property. We would recommend Preston baker....
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