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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Aug 06,2014
Aug 06,2014
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The sale of our house was handled very well. We accepted an offer of full asking price within 4 weeks of it going on the market. We struggled to find somewhere to buy and we were very dissapointed when an ideal property came up with Preston ...
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Aug 01,2014
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Thank you for an excellent service. Everyone was most helpful and professional during the selling process. I was particularly impressed that the SOLD sign was taken down on the day of completion. I do think this is important and something most estate agents don't do. ...
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Aug 01,2014
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Helped and went above and beyond a estate agents roll for the secure sale of mine and my partners property .would strongly recommend Preston bakers there service nothing short of superb....
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Aug 01,2014
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We have had excellent service from Preston Baker for the duration of the house purchase. This has not gone completely smoothly due to time delays on our side for securing a mortgage and the frequent communication and reassurance from Karen has helped to reduce the ...
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Aug 01,2014
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the service we received from beginning to end was excellent. all of the staff that helped us were so friendly & helpful, they seemed like part of our family. whenever we needed information, nothing was too much trouble, & we were kept informed right through the process ...
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Jul 31,2014
Jul 31,2014
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I received an excellent service buying a property through Preston Baker (York Branch); the process from offer to exchange with the help of all the team there was nothing but professional, knowledgeable, efficient and friendly - with the right balance of good humour when required (...
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Jul 30,2014
Jul 30,2014
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The sales team were very professional and positive throughout the process. They were initially very enthusiastic about the marketability of my property, which helped them to win the business and they also valued it perfectly. The property sold after around one week; Minnie O'Rourke negotiated ...
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Fees are consistent with other medium/large estate agents. I think the fees represent value for money, given the quality of service and speed of sale.
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Jul 24,2014
Jul 24,2014
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After trawling estate agents to register with my son for his first property purchase, we came upon Preston Baker. A little off the beaten track, but well worth the short walk from the city centre. Having met agents with the sad story of how difficult ...
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Jul 21,2014
Jul 21,2014
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I contact Preston Baker regarding the Property detailed , Helen arranged a viewing to suit us at very short notice. I made an offer indeed two offers, Helen advised me that the property would sell at the asking price. the property did sell at the asking ...
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Jul 14,2014
Jul 14,2014
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My experience with Preston Baker has been nothing but exceptional, they went above and beyond what I was expecting from them and as a result I'm now renting a lovely room in a brilliant house with 4 other tenants who I equally have no complaints over ...
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Jul 10,2014
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I am very pleased with the service I received. I was kept informed throughout and felt that I had a personal service. Thank you....
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Jul 10,2014
Jul 10,2014
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Excellent service from Danielle throughout our tenancy. Always polite and very helpful. 10/10, as were all your colleagues at Selby and York. A bit disappointed with the reaction to having no down pipe for 6 months which caused some inconvenience with mud and rubble at the back ...
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Jul 08,2014
Jul 08,2014
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The Guys at Preston Baker Rock!!
They have been 100% Professional from beginning to end. Their Pro-Active and honest approach to selling houses is a breath of fresh air. From the moment we had a valuation they have been extremely helpful. They call you to keep ...
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A little on the high side but what a job they did so I can't complain
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Jul 08,2014
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We thought we would go to Preston Baker when we were looking for our next property and after they were recommended by my sister and our buyers. We were immediately made very welcome by Helen Jollands and she was straight on the computer looking for ...
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Jul 02,2014
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Very helpful and pleasant staff. Helped to push things along when solicitors were dragging their heels. Excellent go-between vendor and buyer. Realistic property pricing....
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Jul 02,2014
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I have been very impressed with the excellent service provided by Preston Baker and the high quality of support shown by both Karen and Tina throughout the buying process. I was highly impressed and would be tempted to use them myself in the future should ...
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Jun 25,2014
Jun 25,2014
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Everyone at Preston Baker was extremely helpful throughout the whole tenancy. Danielle work very hard to enable me to move early and communicated with me regularly to keep me informed. Cathy was very helpful with the moving in process. Overall a very professional and approachable ...
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Jun 24,2014
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Danielle recently dealt with our check out of a rented property, including the return of our deposit. Danielle is extremely polite and professional at all times. She recently dealt with our deposit return, working closely with the landlord and myself to ensure all was satisfactory ...
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Jun 12,2014
Jun 12,2014
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Very efficient, good communication. Kept us up to date always before and after offer accepted. I would recommend them and use them again myself....
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Jun 10,2014
Jun 10,2014
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Very pleased with the weekly updates received, by telephone, which left us feeling confident that we were moving forwards with our purchase and any blockers were being chased up on our behalf in an efficient manner. Very friendly team - a surprisingly pain free experience....
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Jun 02,2014
Jun 02,2014
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I want to thank everyone at Preston Baker. We have experienced excellent customer service whilst renting with you. Your courteous approach and your non-invasive property management has meant would could enjoy the property to its full potential. We were informed upon arrival, we could ask ...
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Jun 02,2014
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From Jodie's pricing to the completion phone call all the staff did what they promised. They returned calls, hounded solicitors, liaised with all 'the chain', found another buyer within a week when the first transaction fell through. Karen and Helen earned my trust very early ...
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Jun 02,2014
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Helen has been meticulous in the preparation of my visits and has been highly professional in her advice; she has made my house purchasing experience exciting, enjoyable and relaxed. I could not, and would not have asked for a better service....
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May 30,2014
May 30,2014
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Initially the property was well marketed and I had a few viewings. I believe the agents' did their best to get clients round to view.
Once I had accepted an offer, things went a little quiet and it has been a drawn out process- more ...
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May 29,2014
May 29,2014
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We were kept well informed of progress of our sale and all queries answered very quickly - thank-you Karen and Minnie. Would recommend Preston and baker if selling your home....
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May 28,2014
May 28,2014
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Karen & Helen were very helpful to us every step of the way, nothing was too much trouble. Jodie who came out initially was great, very friendly & put us at ease as we had not sold a property before. I would recommend Preston & Baker to anyone. ...
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May 28,2014
May 28,2014
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We have been dealing with Helen regarding the potential purchase of a new property, which at this stage is not to proceed. Helen has been very helpful in not just organising appointments but also in her follow up and support. If we were to have ...
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May 28,2014
May 28,2014
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Due to unemployment we had to sell our home quickly, everybody in the York branch was friendly, helpful, supportive and understanding during this difficult time. The sale went through quite quickly and someone was always on the end of the phone if we needed them. ...
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May 26,2014
May 26,2014
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Minnie worked with us to find us a property. We found her so friendly and lovely, proactive in that she forwarded the property we eventually bought. Karen was supportive and professional, reassuring and kept us up to date with what we should do. We would ...
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May 20,2014
May 20,2014
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Preston Baker did a fantastic job getting my house sold. They have a very good team who handled everything seamlessly. I was kept very well informed and the whole process proceeded smoothly. Helen Jollands handled the viewings efficiently and Karen Preece gave me regular updates ...
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