John Shepherd Estate Agents Reviews 1,083

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, helpfulness, and friendly demeanor, making interactions pleasant and efficient. The service provided is frequently highlighted as excellent, with many people appreciating the smooth and well-managed processes. Reviewers often note the exceptional customer service and the quick response times to their queries and concerns. However, some customers also noted issues with communication, mentioning instances where their calls or emails were ignored, or that the contact process was frustrating. A few other people also felt that the internal processes were inefficient, leading to a less than ideal experience with certain administrative tasks.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Debbie Jackson has been my property inspector for a little while now and has gone above and beyond to ensure that any issues or concerns regarding my property are being addressed. Within less than... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience with John Shepherd Estate Agents when securing our home. The whole process was smooth and well managed. A special mention to Alex, who was incredibly helpful throughout... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The professional and friendly service offered by John Shepherd - expertly lead by Saskia Rodriguez, is an essential component of our property portfolio's success. Special thanks to Saskia, who... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We rented a property in Solihull for 3 years with John Shepherd managing the property. All of our queries were dealt with quickly, staff doing inspections were always very friendly and polite, and we... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

For anyone renting out their property with John Shepherd, please be aware of their no-deposit scheme, as they charge you extra fees upon moving out. They added an unlawful professional cleaning charge... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Used the Solihull branch. My agent Caitlin was very good and made the move process as quick and as painless as possible. One annoying thing when dealing with this estate agent were the rings... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a great experience with Jordan as our estate agent! She has been incredibly helpful, patient, and considerate throughout the entire process. Since we were moving from a different country, eve... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shennay was extremely helpful throughout our move and made the whole process smooth and straightforward. Communication was always clear and she was quick to respond whenever we had questions. She kept... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My partner and I viewed a property with Ellie on short notice, as we needed a quick turnaround after prior arrangements fell through. Ellie was absolutely brilliant during the viewing and afterwards... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s my first time using this Real Estate agent company but I can attest that their service is top notch. I have managed to secure a decent house to move in soon. They have been helpful in areas th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This review is about PAULINE at the Sutton Coldfield branch, NOT the whole company or the Sutton Coldfield branch. Pauline is one of the rental property maintenance managers. Super switched on lady. H... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was looking for a one bedroom flat to rent and came across one through John Shepherd Solihull that looked good. I arranged a viewing where I was met by Shennay who showed me round the property and g... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I honestly can’t thank Catie Butler enough for everything she’s done to help me with my move. From start to finish, she has been absolutely amazing. She answered all of my questions qu... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutley spot on looking after me . Not long moved in with a minor leak under the sink , I reported it and straight away a lovely lady called Donatella Riches assisted with great customer... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time we have used John Shepherd to help rent our property after the last tenant left in December 2025. The team, Caitlin and Senka, were in touch with us throughout the whole process from takin... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rooms looked good for the price, spacious enough, good enough window view considering the price. I currently pay more money for less space, so can’t wait to change locations. Kelvin was a great tour g... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

As a prospective tenant I found Shepherd to be attentive and responsive. Having paid my initial rental, there was a remarkable change in their attitude. Immediately after collecting the keys I advised... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leah M from the Mere Green office- what can I say!! She has been the epitome of good customer service!! I can say that she does what she says she will do , when she says she will do it; keeps you u... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lara Soars ‑ White & her team. Amazing people! Very understanding, and very professional! I'm currently a PhD researcher in the UK, and as a result I travel quite often. I rent a flat through John Sh... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hi I have been associated with John Shephered for more than 3 years.. The team is very supportive, I have got the beautiful house by canal with the help of Megan and she has been great support during... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Our experience at the end of our tenancy was extremely frustrating and disappointing. We were faced with significant proposed deductions from our deposit for cleaning and full redecoration, ev... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We had a very disappointing experience with John Shepherd Lettings at the end of our tenancy. Significant deductions were proposed from our deposit for cleaning and full redecoration, despite... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We had a very disappointing experience with John Shepherd Lettings at the end of our tenancy. Significant deductions were proposed from our deposit for cleaning and full redecoration, despite... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I arranged over 1 week ago to have my house valued by John Shepherd Solihull and provided a guide on the expected valuation based on good local knowledge of similar property values and market activity... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Michelle at the Redditch branch of John Shepherd went above and beyond to steer us through an unfamiliar and difficult transaction. She kept us calm, was always there and got us where we wanted to be... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sue Birch has looked after my properties for a few years. Just wanted to give a shout out to her professionalism looking after the properties. Nothing is to much trouble, sorts out any concerns the te... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Joe Farrar has been amazing throughout the whole process of finding a place for my friend and I for our next academic year. As an international student renting an apartment for the first time, he expl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Made the entire process easy and stress free. Megan really helped us out during the process, making the application and move nice and simple. Would definitely recommend them as a trustworthy and helpf... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Monica 42 queen's Road City centre Nottingham ng2 3dt I enquired to her over the phone about a rental property and she was amazing, very supportive and knowledgeable. I felt very comfortable and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have lived in the apartment through john shepherd for 1.5 years. Whenever i have faced any maintaining issues, they have sent help even during night hours when it was an emergency. They have always... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Katie Walters was my agent, Prompt and clear communication and arrangement, any queries and concerns were addressed and amended in good time. Katie was supportive through the process and kept the ba... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

House searching this year has been a nightmare but 6 days after getting in contact with Joe Ferrar and we'd already put down a deposit for the perfect student house to suit all of our needs. He made t... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am currently on Day 50 of living in a property managed by John Shepherd (Birmingham) that is unfit for human habitation. Since 9th February, I have been dealing with a severe structura... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to give a massive shout out to Lauren Foster for all the assistance and understanding for my struggles, without her agreement through my struggles, I would have found living very diffic... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Caitlin helped to make my move easy. I received gentle reminders about any actions I needed to take and Caitlin always responded promptly to my questions and queries. I received a great service, and w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John Shepherd have managed our property portfolio for many years - and have generally done this well. In recent years we've had Christina specifically look after us - and she has been wonderful - ver... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been with John Shepherd for a number of years and I have always found them to be completely efficient and reliable. They respond immediately when there is something to be dealt with and then de... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kelvin made my experience wonderful. He was nice, charming and informative. He explained all of the steps throughly, and answered any questions I had professionally. Even if they were silly ones.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would strongly advise anyone to avoid John Shepherd Lettings. Our experience has been a nightmare of poor communication, negligence, and total disregard for tenant health and safety.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All the staff but especially Ellie were honest, thoughtful and kept me fully advised throughout my first experience of selling a property. Communication was prompt , returning my calls speedily, and c... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My experience with John Shepherd Lettings has been appalling. They completely oversold their ability to manage the property and dramatically overestimated the achievable rent. In reality the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a viewing for an apartment at the iland flats. I had Alexander Shomari show me around he articulated the features of the property well. Any question I had he was more than happy to answer. T... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently moved into an apartment managed by John Shepherd Agency and they have been really helpful in sorting out our maintenance issues. A special shout out to Christina Tzemanaki at John Shepherd... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m very satisfied with the service I received. The team was professional, responsive, and helpful whenever I had questions. The whole process, from moving in to moving out, was handled efficiently... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The John Shepherd team have been really efficient, friendly and supportive. From the 1st contact to tenant viewings, vetting, contract and hand over, all seemless I would recommend them to any landl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lara Soars-White from the Birmingham Team was very responsive when managing the property and handled my issues quickly! Highly recommend, overall I have had no issues with John Shepards and the ent... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It has been a real pleasure to deal with John Shepherd Estate Agents. Mandi and the team have been extremely professional, friendly and are providing a first class service. I highly recommend them (La... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have recently moved into my new property with Uni2rent part of John Shepherd and I have to say it was very smooth process for me to get into the new property. My previous tenancy agreement was about... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been with John Shepherd Birmingham for a year now and all I can say is they are the best team. My property manager (Gita) is always there to reply back both emails and calls on time whenever I... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall, I have had no issues with these agents. They are quick and responsive to all enquiries. When viewing properties, they explained everything clearly, and maintenance issues are handled with eas... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used John Shepherd for many years to find new tenants and each time I have experienced excellent service. Mandi Thandi was professional, efficient and communicative throughout the whole process... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Although we had some very unfortunate events happen whilst purchasing my new apartment, Turkay was extremely patient and helpful throughout the whole process. Once things started moving in the right... See more

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About John Shepherd Estate Agents

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Established in 1991, we have grown considerably to encompass a number of key offices in West Midlands, South Warwickshire and Staffordshire, whilst retaining the original ethos as the core value of the firm.

John Shepherd remains dedicated to continuous investment, embracing the latest technology to meet the needs of vendors, landlords, tenants and purchasers alike. This commitment is reflected in our advanced property search facilities, available on our website and across all devices

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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great!!

Amazing landlord, fair prices and very nice!!

19 March 2026
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Thank you for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and progressional team

Very helpful and progressional team. I spoke to Monica at Uni to Rent for my enquiry and she was fab! Lovely lady and well informed

11 February 2026
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Thank you for sharing your experience Aimee. We are thrilled to hear that our team was helpful and professional. If you need anything else, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with Lara Soars made the process easy

Lara Soars was super helpful during the moving out process making it seamless, provided prompt update every step of the way. Greatly appreciated.

13 March 2026
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad to hear that Lara provided helpful and professional support throughout your moving out process. If you need anything further, please feel free to reach out to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a very positive experience with…

I had a very positive experience with Catie, the lettings agent. She was consistently professional, responsive, and easy to deal with throughout the entire process.

19 March 2026
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Thank you for sharing your review with us. We are delighted to hear that Catie provided professional and helpful support throughout the process. If you need anything further, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Catie made everything easy and simple…

Catie made everything easy and simple for us and really appreciate how helpful she was :)

13 March 2026
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Thank you for sharing your experience, Lewis. We are glad Catie made everything straightforward and was so supportive. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John Shepherd Lettings have managed our…

John Shepherd Lettings have managed our two rental properties for a number of years and we have always been very happy with the service they have provided to us. Our property manager (Sue Birch in the Redditch office) has always acted in a professional and friendly manner and has been very responsive in dealing with matters.

18 March 2026
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Thank you for sharing your review with us. We are delighted to hear that our property manager has been both professional and helpful. If you ever need anything further, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff is very friendly and helpful

The staff is very friendly and helpful, support you in every way. Our letting agent Jordan is very patient and supportive.

2 March 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to share a review. We are glad to hear that Jordan provided you with reliable guidance and support. If you need anything further, please feel free to reach out to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Experience with Jordan 10/10

We had a great experience with Jordan as our estate agent! She has been incredibly helpful, patient, and considerate throughout the entire process. Since we were moving from a different country, everything could have been stressful, but she made it all feel easy and smooth. Thank you, Jordan, for your support and dedication!

17 March 2026
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Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that Jordan provided you with helpful and reliable guidance during your move. We appreciate your kind words and wish you all the best in your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Sue Birch has looked after my properties for a few years. Just wanted to give a shout out to her professionalism looking after the properties. Nothing is to much trouble, sorts out any concerns the tenants have or any concerns I have swiftly and professionally.

16 March 2026
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Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to hear that Sue has been so helpful and professional in managing your properties. If we can be of any further support, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Made the entire process easy and stress free. Megan really helped us out during the process, making the application and move nice and simple. Would definitely recommend them as a trustworthy and helpful Estate Agent

23 February 2026
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Reply from John Shepherd Estate Agents

Thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear that Megan made your application and move so straightforward. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Joe Farrar Professional Service

Joe Farrar has been very helpful from start to finish in helping out with a potential issue. The advice he gave was very professional and clear and I would not hesitate to use Joe again and recommend him to anybody that asks.

17 March 2026
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad to hear that Joe provided you with professional and reliable guidance. We appreciate your trust and look forward to assisting you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kelvin Zakeyo was incredibly helpful

Kelvin Zakeyo was incredibly helpful, knowledgable and supportive throughout the whole process! Really happy with the service from him :)

17 March 2026
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We are thrilled to hear that Kelvin provided you with such helpful and professional support. If you need anything further, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and hassle free

Sue Birch has managed my property for the last 3 years…. I’ve had a great experience with the property management team. They have been professional, responsive, and helpful throughout managing my property. Any questions or maintenance requests have been handled quickly and efficiently, which has made my easy and stress-free.

Communication has always been clear, and they’ve been approachable whenever I’ve needed assistance. It’s reassuring to know that the property is well managed and that issues are taken seriously.

I’d definitely recommend them to other land lord looking for a well-managed property and reliable support.

16 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lara Soars is great to deal with.

I’d just like to say that my dealings with Lara Soars at John Shepherd in Birmingham have been first-class from the start. I could not ask for a more professional and courteous person to deal with for my apartment. Thank you Lara!

16 March 2026
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Reply from John Shepherd Estate Agents

Thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear that your experience with our professional team has been first-class. We appreciate your review and look forward to supporting you further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I used their Redditch based letting agency services…

I used their letting agency services based in Redditch over many years and would rate them 5* for a professional, personal and friendly service. They are always ahead of the legislation so that I was always letting according to the law and they have a good pool of trades to take care of minor maintenance issues that arise, this is particularly important for me as an overseas landlord.

16 January 2026
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Reply from John Shepherd Estate Agents

Thank you for sharing your review. We are delighted to hear you found our service professional and helpful. Our team strives to provide reliable guidance and maintain open communication, especially for overseas landlords like yourself. It is our pleasure to support you and we look forward to assisting you moving forward.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Many thanks to Aleemah

Many thanks to Aleemah, who helped me to resolve the issue of parking tickets and parking fob actively.

16 March 2026
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Thank you for your review. We are glad Aleemah could assist you with your parking tickets and fob. If you need anything further, please feel free to reach out to us.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My experience with John Shepherd…

My experience with John Shepherd Lettings has been appalling. They completely oversold their ability to manage the property and dramatically overestimated the achievable rent. In reality the property ended up letting for around 50% less than what they originally quoted, after I was pressurised into accepting a last-minute tenancy at a grossly deflated rate.

Their management has been extremely poor. They do not reply to emails or complaints, and communication is essentially non-existent. Since deciding to remove them, the tenants informed me they had made multiple repair requests during the tenancy which were simply ignored, and eventually stopped contacting the agency because they knew they would not receive a response.

The property was left filthy and badly damaged at checkout, showing a clear lack of oversight. They have also added charges without my consent, including rental protection insurance which was added without approval and they have refused to refund, despite me emailing multiple members of staff.

Before appointing them I was managing the property myself while working full-time, and it was far less stressful than having John Shepherd involved. The whole experience has been financially damaging and incredibly frustrating.

If even one person reads this review and decides not to use them, I’ll feel like I’ve saved someone from the same experience.

10 March 2026
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Reply from John Shepherd Estate Agents

Thank you for sharing your review with us. We sincerely apologise for the lack of communication and the issues you faced. It is disappointing to hear that our service did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide reliable guidance and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this further with you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was mine and my partners first…

This was mine and my partners first time renting through John Shepherd, through the Redditch branch and i would like to say Olga was absolutely fantastic and had very professional and fast service, Michelle took over from Olga who was an absolutely delightful person to speak to, so thankyou Michelle you was an absolute gem considering how difficult we was to get all references before deadlines, but she persevered. Great experience and would recommend to anyone planning to move homes soon.

13 March 2026
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Reply from John Shepherd Estate Agents

Thank you for sharing your lovely review. We are thrilled to hear that Olga and Michelle provided you with professional and helpful service. It’s great to know that their communicative approach made the process smoother for you. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really responsive and helpful

Really responsive and helpful, have done everything we ask. I have to mention Lara as she is the one we deal with and is excellent.

11 March 2026
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Reply from John Shepherd Estate Agents

Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to hear that our team has been helpful and responsive. and we are pleased to know that Lara has made a positive impact. Please reach out if you need anything further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'd like to thank Christina from John…

I'd like to thank Christina from John Shepherd Birmingham for helping me sort out getting my washing machine replaced. The engineer who came to take out and replace the machine was friendly, quick and very efficient. This was sorted out within days of the original report and I couldn't be happier.

10 March 2026
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Reply from John Shepherd Estate Agents

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are thrilled to hear that Christina provided helpful support and that the engineer was professional and efficient. If you need anything else, please feel free to reach out to us.

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