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John German Estate Agents Derby

John German Estate Agents Derby

4.8(149 reviews)See reviews ↓·Derby

About the company

John German was founded in 1840 by local landowner John German in Ashby de la Zouch. It remains independently owned and is run by Directors. The firm is a Certified Propertymark agent and is accredited by Propertymark, the leading professional body for the property sector. It is also a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. John German has 10 branches across the Midlands, with its Derby branch covering Allestree, Mickleover, Littleover, Chaddesden, Chellaston and Alvaston.

It provides sales, lettings, buying, and RICS private valuations services. The firm has been helping people buy, sell, let and value property across Derby and Derbyshire since 1840. It won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for 2021–2026. John German is a member of an independent consumer redress service, and its team abides by a nationally recognized Code of Practice. It invests in ongoing training and development for its people to achieve relevant industry qualifications. Its legal entity is John German Estate Agents Limited.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Sellers and buyers in Derby describe a consistently professional service spanning residential sales, lettings and property management. Marketing receives repeated praise, with careful photography and presentation credited for drawing interest, while knowledgeable local guidance helps owners decide how to proceed. Reviewers regularly note prompt replies and steady updates from instruction through conveyancing, and a dedicated sales progressor is said to make the pre-exchange phase noticeably smoother. Accounts name Alex, Tracey, Izabel, Becky, Lisa, Flo and Gemma, whose friendly manner, expertise and readiness to answer questions or arrange extra viewings, including access for a carpet fitter to measure before a move, recur throughout.

Landlords and tenants mention new tenancies, renewals and sales advice handled with the same care, and honest recommendations are valued at each stage. First-time buyers describe viewings that eased anxiety and kept them informed, while longer-standing clients appreciate continuity of contact. A competitive fee relative to the service received also features in feedback, alongside quick completions attributed to consistent communication and close attention to detail. One reviewer, selling alone, notes that support and advice were always available when needed, a point echoed by others who felt guided rather than left to manage alone.

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Reviews

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Sue Hill29 July 2026

I would highly recommend John German. All the staff, from the beginning to the end of our sale, were highly professional and always engaged with us in a very friendly manner. A big well done to all the staff for a successful and quick sale!

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Brian Ngai29 July 2026

John German is professional in promoting my parents' house, and bought in quality and potential buyers for viewing, and good follow-up during conveyancing process. Recommend John German and thank you.

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Jackie Schofield4 July 2026

Selling my house through John German estate agent was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their professionalism, knowledge, and communication were exceptional throughout the entire process. They kept me informed every step of the way, offered honest advice, and worked tirelessly to ensure everything progressed smoothly. I was doing everything on my own so I needed support and advice at times and nothing was ever too much trouble they were always available to answer questions and provide reassurance when needed. Their expertise and dedication resulted in a successful sale, and I genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better service especially from Lisa , Alex and Vicky. If you’re looking for an estate agent who is reliable, proactive, and genuinely cares about achieving the best outcome for their clients, I would recommend John German without hesitation. Thank you for making what could have been a stressful experience so straightforward and successful! Jackie Schofield

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harish balaji12 May 2026

I wanted to take a moment to share my feedback on my recent house buying experience with John German, particularly working with Lisa Hunt and the wider team. Overall, I had a very positive experience throughout the process. Lisa Hunt was an excellent manager—highly organised and consistently prompt in her responses, which made a significant difference during what can often be a stressful journey. The team was very helpful at multiple stages, especially during property viewings. I appreciated the clear timelines provided, the effort taken to explain any issues, and the patience shown in addressing my questions and concerns. The coordination between the seller and myself was handled smoothly, which helped keep things progressing efficiently. As a piece of constructive feedback, I would have really appreciated a small gesture at the end of the process—such as a congratulatory bouquet or a sweet treat—either on completion, key collection, or moving-in day. It would add a thoughtful and memorable touch to an already positive experience. That said, I would definitely recommend John German and the team to anyone looking to buy property. Thank you again for your support throughout this journey. Regards Harish

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Ian Lambert11 May 2026

Fantastic service from start to finish selling our wonderful house after 40yrs in it and buying our dream bungalow. Can’t fault JG at all and a pleasure to work with them all 🤩🤩 I would definitely recommend to anyone Thank you 🤩

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Phoebe Griffiths9 April 2026

We recently bought our first home through John German and I couldn’t rate their professionalism and helpfulness more highly. We were able to have several viewings after having our offer accepted, so that we could show our parents and have a final check round before we exchanged. They also gave access to our carpet fitter, so he could measure up before we moved in. Gemma, showed us round on our first viewing and was so lovely, so we were really pleased to see she was in the office when we picked the keys up! Vicky was the main person I spoke with during the buying process, she was incredibly patient, warm and kind. Especially as this was our first purchase, so everything felt quite overwhelming. She really reassured us and was excellent at chasing our seller and their solicitors. I don’t think we’ll ever sell our house as we hope it’s our forever home, but if we were to in the future, we’d definitely use them!

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Office EUS17 March 2026

Thank you for your response, Tracey. I appreciate your perspective; however, I feel it’s important to clarify a few points. Firstly, regarding the keys: I personally delivered all sets of keys, including door fobs and the postal box key, at my own expense. I have photographic evidence showing they were handed over to your office. It is disappointing that this has not been acknowledged, again. As shown in the attached photo, I am still trying to recover the postal box key, which was left at your office on the same day, 24/10/2025. Regarding the sole agency agreement, I had no issue with the contract initially. However, after 2.5 months with no tenant secured, I informed you that I would be approaching a second agent. This decision was not taken lightly but became necessary due to a loss of confidence in the process. The second agent successfully found a tenant within the second week, which speaks for itself. On the asking price, the property ultimately rented at the amount originally listed, which aligns with the market rate, contrary to the point made in your response. Finally, concerning the developer appointment, I was not informed in advance that attending would require 24 hours’ notice. Even if that had been the case, knowing we were traveling from London, I would have expected a courtesy call or acknowledgment around 5 pm so that alternative arrangements could be made. The lack of communication and consideration in this instance was extremely disappointing. While I acknowledge your efforts with viewings and other activities, these issues highlight why I was unable to continue with your agency. Kind regards,

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Contact
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:30
Tuesday09:00–17:30
Wednesday09:00–17:30
Thursday09:00–17:30
Friday09:00–17:30
Saturday09:00–13:00
SundayClosed