5/5
TrustpilotHappy buyer!
Bought a house before the December auction.
Agent replied · 23 February 2026
Thank you, Amo, for the review. Your kind words are much appreciated.
Trusted Agent profile · Birmingham
Bond Wolfe Birmingham reviews
★★★★★
360 reviews across 3 platforms
1st Floor 75-77 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2AP
Bond Wolfe's office in Birmingham, at 1st Floor 75-77 Colmore Row, is rated 3.9 out of 5 across 360 reviews on three platforms, including 229 Google reviews rated 3.5.
Reviews
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Trustpilot5/5
GoogleI sold my house with blonde Wolfe at auction. Very happy with the service, thank you to James for great customer service.
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Thank you Stephen, we're happy to help!
5/5
TrustpilotI used James Rossiter for a sale of a…
I used James Rossiter for a sale of a property. The result and service was absolutely fantastic and would 100% recommends James and Bond Wolfe.
Agent replied · 4 June 2026
Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to hear you were happy with our services.
1/5
GoogleBE AWARE - FEES per property can be upto £50,000!!! A business that uses FAKE REVIEWS to promote its business CAN NEVER BE TRUSTED. (just look through the reviews, pretty much ALL 5* from 1st time reviewers, written in same style, yet they claim to be well established!)...ALSO, Auction associates buy properties from the market (through investment companies) and sell them back into their OWN Auction, assuming they bid on their properties to get to increase bid 😉) Their staff and advertisement DEFINITELY HIDE FEES (which are NOT clearly made Aware unless you specifically look through each property) It's a shame to write such negative feedback, but I feel compelled after reading so many people's horror stories. Otherwise it's a great business model that provides great service to the community. I have been using different auctions for well over 18 years, AUCTIONS are meant for BARGAINS, BUYERS BE AWARE. They serve a specific market. PS: As a mark of respect to Mr N Singh, I will delete or improve my review should the business be more transparent on its fees. Sorry for such negativity.
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
We do not use fake reviews, and if you were to read through the reviews you would know that what you are saying is false. We don't understand why you would jump to this conclusion with zero evidence. There can often be costs associated with an auction purchase (as is the case for most auctioneers across the Country) and these are added to the legal pack by the solicitor, on instruction from the vendor. We do not prepare the legal packs, and these charges are not associated with ourselves so we cannot provide invoices or receipts. That would be down to the vendor to provide any documentation. The costs in the legal pack are fixed so the buyer is aware in advance of bidding what they will be required to pay and can adjust their maximum bid accordingly. If you would like to make a complaint, please feel free to email our Managing Director who would be happy to report back to you and answer any of your concerns. Kind regards, Bond Wolfe
1/5
GoogleBought property on 8th December ( 3 Gammage Street Dudley) and found out charges of £22000 plus £6000 buyer premium. On further investigation, seller actually does not own the property when ask why they claim it was mistake. We had to rescind contract and demanding to pay back our deposit and legal fee. If not will take legal action of course. It is same property that was put in auction in September and sale was dropped possibly same reason. I am surprised Bond Wolf Auction allow these rogue sellers to use their platform who simply make money in such a nasty way. I would like the previous highest bidder in September 2021 auction to come forward and claim his deposit and legal costs. (Message me).
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hi Zia, We were sorry to hear about the situation you found yourself in with this property, but it is a legal matter and we tried our best to assist you at the time. The £22,000 charge relates to an overage clause which was passed over from when the client purchased the property. We discussed this with the client but they were not prepared to remove the charge as they had already paid it out themselves and it was detailed in the legal pack prior to the auction. As for the property being in the wrong name, this was not anything we were aware of and it only became apparent when your solicitor raised it. I believe the solicitors are investigating this matter.
5/5
GoogleWe sold a property via Bond Wolfe Auctions and found that they were very good. They were totally on top of what we asked them to do. The additional fees that people are complaining about on the internet are typically added by the seller in the legal pack. As far as I can see, in doing so Bond Wolfe and the various sellers are acting in accordance with the rules that govern property auctions. However, having read the complaints on here, I do think that it would be more transparent if the total fees are quoted with the guide price; rather than having them buried away in the legal pack.
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hi Neil, Thank you for your positive review, we really appreciate it!
5/5
TrustpilotExcellent
It was my first time selling at auction and was recommended Bond Wolfe by a family friend after not much luck or trust with other auction companies.
Agent replied · 4 June 2026
Thank you Ant for this fantastic review. We will pass your comments on to the team and look forward to working with you again shortly.
5/5
GoogleI have an estate agency in Edgbaston and Birmingham City Centre and have worked with Bond Wolfe a few times. Fantastic service and would highly recommend them especially James Rossiter who is extremely helpful and knowledgeable within the property and auction market.
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hi Ben Thank you so much for recommending Bond Wolfe Auctions. We are delighted that you received such a fantastic service. James is a credit to our team and it's great to hear such positive feedback. Kind regards, Bond Wolfe Auctions
5/5
GoogleExcellent service and Professionalism shown by all the team especially James Rossiter who kept me fully informed throughout the whole process.
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Thank you Chris, we're happy to help! We'll make sure to pass your comments on to James.
5/5
TrustpilotSimply the best!
I’ve dealt with Gurpreet and the team for many years and have only ever had positive experiences. Personal, Simple and Brilliant!
Agent replied · 28 December 2024
Thank you Sukh, we appreciate you leaving a review.
5/5
GoogleBill Evans was a lovely gentlemen - extremely polite and genuine when I was visiting the various properties.
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Thank you for your review Khawar, we really appreciate the feedback!
5/5
TrustpilotSafe Pair of Hands
From the initial enquiry we realised we had a safe pair of hands in James and the Team at Bond Wolf. They were professional, knowledgeable and responded timely to all our enquiries. If we ever have to auction a property James and the Team at Bond Wolf would be our first and only port of call.
Agent replied · 28 December 2024
Thank you Simon, it was a pleasure to work with you. We will pass this review on to James.
5/5
GoogleI have not been to an Auction in years so things have changed quite a bit. Damien was extremely helpful, very well mannered and easy to talk to.
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hi Sean, Thank you for your review, we will make sure to pass your kind words on to Damien.
1/5
TrustpilotBrought property from this company…
Brought property from this company bond Wolfe really poor told me keys would be in safe box which they wasn’t phoned them no help had to get lock smith which cost me £250 told me didnt know where keys where when you pay good money you expect keys to be handed to you
5/5
TrustpilotHi i had wonderful experience dealing…
Hi i had wonderful experience dealing with james he kept me updated right through the sale of my house.
Agent replied · 4 June 2026
Thanks, Mohammed. Your feedback is much appreciated.
5/5
GoogleWas online today looking to bid on a few lots (I only bided on one and it went beyond my budget (hayho)) ... was really impressed with prices they got and going to list a few of my houses with them in near future. 5/5 for vendors. Not a good place for a value buyer like me but there always a auction somewhere with something tomorrow. Ms J Robinson p.s to be fair the value may of been there outside of my geo location and knowledge
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Thank you for your review Ms Robinson, we're glad you had a good experience with us.
1/5
GoogleReading the responses from Bond Wolfe, they are more interested in knowing the identity of the negative reviewers who are revealing the sales tactics of this auctioneer. ##UPDATE##, FOR SOME HOUSES THE REGISTER TITLE OF OWNERSHIP DOCUMENT IN LEGAL PARK IS OLD. WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO COVER UP? !!!!!!!!!! Noticed that legal packs includes title ownership few months old - not very professional Bond Wolfe Make sure your pay £3 at land registry for latest title search## Attended the auction and I say buyers beware, low asking price to lure you. I observed the auction pattern and bids .....bid ups and shill bidding come to mind. Bid ups not working as properties relisted later auctions. Reading the legal packs reveal flips and you think vendors let property sell for less than the purchase price? Wise up everyone. To all those buyers, enjoy paying £9,999 buyers premium plus sellers legal fees and other fees on top of purchase price. Who's the vendor's solicitors................only Gloverpriest in Quinton. Definitely NOT an auction worth going. AVOID . UPDATE HA HA still get to see their legal packs, can't block me. Looks like more people are clued up to Bond Wolfe auctions so I say CONTINUE TO SPREAD THE WORD.
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
The legal pack for each property is prepared by the vendor's solicitor. If you would like to contact us to confirm which property you are referring to we will happily pass on their contact details so you can discuss the matter with them direct. As pointed out to you previously the guide price for each property is an indication of the reserve price, being the minimum price the property can sell for. The reserve price is always set within a bracket guide price or +10% of a single figure guide price. Our extensive marketing campaign can generate significant interest in a property. This can create competitive bidding, with the property selling for in excess of the guide price and being the maximum price someone is prepared to pay for it on the auction day. Some vendors purchase properties on the open market with the view to selling them immediately by auction (known as flipping). With competitive bidding in the auction room, the property can often sell for more than they paid for it but sometimes they can make a loss and this is the risk they are prepared to take. We aim to offer an honest and transparent service to all our vendors and purchasers. We don't force anyone to attend our auctions so if you aren't happy with the process then maybe look to purchase on the open market. Alternatively please contact us and we would be happy to discuss any aspect of your concerns with you in greater depth. Kind regards Bond Wolfe Auctions Team
1/5
GoogleBe very carefull. READ THE CONTRACT. They have rediculase fees on some properties. Some start at £7995.00 and this is not fixed. They can put fees up at any time . They aslo state they do not need to provide invoices or receipts. These fees exclude standard auction fees. They need to be reported to tradeing standards. They might bebidding themselves and when the honest bidder does not bid it seems as they say is a technical difficulty and they put the bid back to the honest buyers bid. Please be very careful. They are a rip off. They try to take advantage of new inexperienced buyer.
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
There can often be costs associated with an auction purchase (as is the case for most auctioneers across the Country) and these are added to the legal pack by the solicitor, on instruction from the vendor. We do not prepare the legal packs, and these charges are not associated with ourselves so we cannot provide invoices or receipts. That would be down to the vendor to provide any documentation. The costs in the legal pack are fixed so the buyers is aware in advance of bidding what they will are required to pay and can adjust their maximum bid accordingly. We totally dispute your allegation regarding bidding ourselves, we have over 2,000 people register to bid for each auction and over 25,000 people watching the auction live. Due to the situation with having to move everything online because of the current restrictions caused by Covid-19, there can sometimes be technical difficulties which are normally resolved very quickly. It is nothing to do with bidding ourselves and you are just making up wild accusations as you are not even present to know the actual situation. If you would like to make a complaint, please feel free to email our Managing Director who would be happy to report back to you and answer any of your concerns. Kind regards, Bond Wolfe Auctions
2/5
GoogleI was interested in 2 properties which needed full renovation. Both sold for over the market value which was £110k. They sold in the region of £130k The auction bid went way over this amount. Taking into account fees upto £9k and then repairing the house £20k, this bring the the total to £160k. No house on both roads has sold for more than £115k, so why are broken down old houses being sold for high prices at auction. I thought the incentive to buy with cash would be I get the property at a cheaper price in auction, but It seems to be better to buy from a estate agent. With these prices at auction it is not financially viable to make a profit or break even when selling later down the line.
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Thank you for providing your feedback. We are proud of our extensive marketing campaign which generates a lot of interest in the properties and a competitive bidding environment. The properties will always sell for the maximum price someone is prepared to pay on the auction day and due to the interest that can sometime be in excess of the market value. It's worth noting that there will always be an under bidder (or two) who was also willing to pay a similar price. The market is very buoyant at the moment so if you have any properties your are considering selling, then now might be a good time to think about selling them by auction. If we can answer any further questions or be of assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Bond Wolfe Auctions
1/5
GoogleLacking in transparency. Buyers Beware - often £10k or more in fees on top of hammer price!!!! Unlike many auction houses, Bond Wolfe Auctions not transparent and upfront with their fee structure. In various places within the documentation, are various fees for the buyer to pay. For example - buyer premium of £7,999, auction fees in a different document £1,440, solicitor fees of £600 or more, etc etc. AND - YOU WILL NEEED TO PAY STAMP DUTY ON ALL OF THE CONSIDERATION PAID TO THE SELLER - INCLUDING THESE FEES!! While it is true that the buyer must read all of the legal pack carefully and ensure they are aware of all fees applicable, Bond Wolfe could clearly state this fees/charges in their auction catalogue (like many respectable auction houses do). This would allow buyers to make an informed decision without the need for in-depth research of each property. There are lots of 5 star reviews here from very happy sellers - of course there would be...those people are basically getting their properties sold for free because all the costs are loaded onto the buyer. For auction properties, buyers should always be aware... but in the case of Bond Wolfe auctions you should be extremely cautions before placing a bid.
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hi Jessica, We wholeheartedly dispute your allegations. Buying at auction is open and transparent, the legal packs are available for you to read prior to bidding at auction and to obtain legal advice as part of your pre-auction due diligence. You pre-registered to bid at the auction and you are in total control of which property/properties you wish to bid on and the price you are prepared to pay. There can often be costs associated with an auction purchase (as is the case for most auctioneers across the Country) and these are added to the legal pack by the solicitor, on instruction from the vendor. We do not prepare the legal packs, and these charges are not associated with ourselves. That would be down to the vendor to provide any documentation. Kind Regards, Bond Wolfe
5/5
TrustpilotWe are very grateful to James Rossiter…
We are very grateful to James Rossiter who has been supporting us with advice, right throughout. He is an asset to any professional organisation and we look forward to communicating with him at future auctions.
Agent replied · 28 December 2024
Thank you for your comments Raj. We will pass on your review to James, he will be thrilled. We look forward to doing further business in the future.
1/5
GoogleThis was my first time attempting to bid on a property. I spent a lot of time getting things together to register, and time out of work to make sure I didn’t miss the lot. The guide price was £39-43k so I expected it to start around that …
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hi there, The guide price for each property is an indication of the reserve price, being … More
5/5
GooglePerm and Colin were very helpful. Perm was replying promptly throughout. Highly recommended
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We will make sure to pass your praise on to Perm and Colin.
5/5
GoogleI’ve sold two properties with Bond Wolfe in the past, both in the Midlands. This time, the property I had to sell quickly with a guaranteed sale, was in Lancashire. I was an unsure at first if Bond Wolfe would be the best auction house to …
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hi Harman, Thank you so much for leaving a review, we really appreciate the positive … More
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Questions about Bond Wolfe Birmingham
How many reviews does Bond Wolfe Birmingham have?
Bond Wolfe's Birmingham office has 360 reviews across three platforms: 229 on Google, 6 on Facebook, 125 on Trustpilot.
What is Bond Wolfe Birmingham's rating?
Bond Wolfe Birmingham is rated 3.9 out of 5 across all 360 reviews, and 3.5 out of 5 on Google from 229 reviews.
Where is Bond Wolfe's Birmingham office?
Bond Wolfe Birmingham, 1st Floor 75-77 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2AP.
