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Ribchester Associates Ribchester Associates is a family run business founded in 1989 by Mrs Biddy Ribchester who has over seventeen years experience within the housing market. She was later joined by her husband, Alan, after he had completed over thirty years within legal family matters and conveyancing. The Ribchester Associates team offer an invaluable service to both Vendor and purchaser alike with their advice and recommendations built on experience and expertise.
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David Jolly
Jun 16, 2022
I have been very impressed with James Laurence, who have recently sold my property. Having previously had a poor experience with Purple Bricks, I instructed James Laurence to help sell my property. I have worked with Henry throughout the whole process and have found him to be very professional and knowledgeable as well as being efficient. It can't be stressed enough how important this is to have an estate agent that responds quickly, negotiates well and truly understands the market (especially during uncertain times like recently with the cover pandemic).

I have briefly worked with Caroline and some of the other team members who also seem to be very efficient and friendly. Thanks again to James Laurence who I would fully recommend to anyone looking to Buy/Sell in Birmingham.
Simren Sandhu
Jun 07, 2022
James Laurence as an agency are always very easy to get hold of and prompt to respond to enquiries. Lottie specifically has been so helpful in trying to help me find a new place to live - responding out of hours and going above and beyond to try and help. She has arranged viewings last minute and nothing is ever too much of an ask for her. I could not recommend enough!
Joel Harley
May 16, 2022
Very quick and easy process, from start to finish - with great communication from Melissa and the team throughout, including clear and concise instructions on what to expect through every stage of the move. Very happy with the service at James Laurence, and my new apartment!
Jack Darby
May 09, 2022
I recently sold my property with James Laurence, and the overall experience was great. They demonstrated a good knowledge of the Birmingham property market when discussing sales strategy, marketing and pricing (more than I was expecting) towards the beginning of my experience with them. This showed when we achieved 2 asking price offers within the first couple days of showings.

Once an offer was accepted, their support did not stop there, Caroline (Sales Progression) did a fantastic job at liaising between myself and the buyers side, helping to progress items and remove any potential blockers. I would fully recommend James Laurence to anyone looking to Buy/Sell in Birmingham.
Pavlin Alexiev
Mar 09, 2022
Had a great experience from the start. After going to different agency's this one was the first that they paid us attention and took us seriously as we were young individuals looking for a place. Had the luck to work with Lotti which was helpful and went above and beyond for us. Kept everything in time and the professionalism was 10/10. Thank you James Laurence for looking after us!
Salman Whittaker
Feb 10, 2022
We have been using James Laurence to help us rent out our apartment in the city centre. We have had absolutely brilliant, organised and efficient service from Caitlin. Caitlin has handled any issues quickly and efficiently, always keeping us in the loop and making us feel confident with the whole process.
Sam Rudge
Jan 20, 2022
I couldn't recommend James Laurence Estate Agents highly enough. In particular the customer service, relationship management, and overall professionalism of Kelly. Kelly was a breath of fresh air in sea of unresponsive Estate agents. From the moment Kelly contacted me she gave me every confidence that she would help me in my goal to find my ideal apartment.

I'd be shown many a poor apartment from other estate agents, having to chase for any kind of response. However Kelly showed real enthusiasm and interest in helping my with my search. Not once did she fail to deliver on her promises, she was always punctual and did what she said she was going to do. Kelly showed me a few apartments that met my requirementsexactly, she took her time to show me every inch of the apartments.

Her knowledge and expertise is second to none. Her approach is professional yet very personal. It genuinely felt that Kelly had a genuine interest in me. Once Kelly had delivered on her promise to find me the ideal apartment, the after sales process has been fantastic. She is always available to help, she has gone the extra mile to make sure I'm satisfied in every request no matter how big or small. I will be going to Kelly and James laurence with all of my estate agent needs in the future. Kelly is a tribute to James Laurence.
Mirenhof Dexter
Dec 08, 2021
I have recently had an excellent experience with James Laurence. They were professional, highly organised and communication was superb. I could not recommend this agency, in particular Charlotte Blount, enough. She was efficient, helpful and approachable. I did not have to worry or chase references or moving dates, she dealt with this for me and without delay. She was in regular contact and really made me feel valued and listened to as a customer. Would not hesitate to use them again. Top service with great results!
Christian Darby
Dec 07, 2021
We recently let our apartment out through James Laurence and Charlotte has been brilliant. She provided us with all the advice and information we needed as first time landlords, took great marketing photos, found us tenants and obtained all references and checks extremely quickly, and kept us well informed throughout the entire process. Always responsive and helpful with our queries, the service has been really professional and efficient. We would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone
Ben Rudd
Nov 23, 2021
Great service from their city centre office, especially Kelly Magee who was excellent.
Keji Adedeji
Nov 07, 2021
I rented for many years with James Laurence before I became a homeowner and they were always excellent letting agents when I was a tenant. This is why when I decided to rent out my own property, I went to them first. I have not been disappointed by the professionalism, responsiveness, and care they have taken with the process. Charlotte B, (the Area Lettings Manager) in particular has been nothing but stellar.

From the beginning she was very responsive, explained all levels of service and costs to me carefully, communicated with me at every step and has managed the process (even when there were some delays my end) with care and professionalism. The speed with which my place has been rented out is just outstanding (special thanks to Lottie who did the viewings.super efficient!) and the online system to be able to manage my account is just my cup of tea. Highly recommend!
Rebecca Garbett
Sep 21, 2021
After contacted the letting agents everything moved very quickly and smoothly. The team were very helpful with any queries I had and they made moving into my first flat alone very easy. Would definitely recommend them to all.
Nick Wood
Sep 05, 2021
Andy and Jeevan handled my sale professionally from start to finish and kept me fully informed throughout. They clearly know the market and I would not hesitate in recommending James Laurence
Eliza Jane
Aug 02, 2021
My husband and I always like to go with James Laurence. What we most appreciate is the professionalism, communication and simplicity of renting through them. Kelly M was so helpful and got us a quick turn around on an apartment and she couldn't have done more for us. I recommend JL ahead of their competitors in the Birmingham area all day every day.
David Stevens
Jul 28, 2021
Great advice from both Jeevan and Andy regarding the sale of a short lease flat. Their marketing was excellent resulting in plenty of viewings. I was kept informed throughout the process and was very pleased with an excellent result.
Harriet Greenop
Jun 01, 2021
I spent quite a long time looking for the right apartment to rent on my move up to Birmingham and Melissa Wilson was fantastic throughout the process. On my first visit up to Birmingham for a viewing Melissa lined up some extra viewings on the day that fit the criteria and continued to send over options that were actually aligned to what I was looking for. Melissa then helped me through the tenancy application process through to signing. I found the agency professional to work with and someone was always on hand.
Beth Gaskell
Apr 18, 2021
Really great experience with James Laurence - Jamie was incredibly helpful from start to finish, helping me go through the sometimes stressful experience of renting a new place. Extremely professional and friendly, very quick to respond. Can't recommend enough.
Sophie Alexandra Hughes
Mar 20, 2021
Jamie at James Laurence was so helpful and professional. My partner original viewed the apartment before i could see it. Jamie went above and beyond and went out of his way to ensure i could view it once we had accepted. Whilst transitioning over again Jamie took the time to allow up to come in and measure up for some of our furniture and continued to touch base regularly with us to ensure we were happy. Jamie is extremely friendly and chatty which made the whole experience very easy and there was nothing that he would not do to ensure we had everything we wanted and needed before moving. He checked in with us afterwards to make sure we had settled in as well which i thought was a lovely personalized touch. Thank you Jamie