Bond Wolfe Birmingham reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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My opinion here, I bought a property from them and also was stunned to learn about the buyers premium, which was around £7000, plus I had to pay the seller’s solicitor’s fee, however the painful part is, 2 years down the line, I am still stuck with the property and unable to get a standard mortgage as the property is a non standard construction. Which was not fully disclosed in any of the clauses, Please if you are buying from this particular auction house, do your due diligence! It is clear that there is a pattern. I believe all the negative reviews here as this is my own experience too.

Fums · 15 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Top results every time with James R at Bonde Wolfe

Here at SDGB Ltd, we’ve instructed a good number of properties through James Rossiter and it’s always a solid experience. We’re not the easiest clients to deal with, but James never hesitates to go above and beyond. There’s a lot of trust in how we work together, he’s reliable, the marketing is always on point, and communication is easy and clear. It feels like a proper team effort every time. James is our go-to auctioneer and we’ll definitely keep instructing him.

General · 24 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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EXCELLENT SERVICE AND SUPPORT

I had experience of selling as an executor through a different auction house in the past and it wasn’t good. When it came to selling my own property recently I needed a quick and easy option so chose the auction route again but this time with Bond Wolfe. From the first point of contact with the office through the ensuing valuation , photographs and virtual tour and viewings all the staff demonstrated professionalism and efficiency, all done in a friendly and engaging manner. Having said all staff demonstrated professionalism etc there is one member of staff who went above and beyond in his dealings with me, James Rossiter. Throughout the process his expertise, advice and support made what is generally a difficult and stressful time anything but. If we were all able to deal with people like him in all areas of our lives life would be so much more simple and straightforward. Thank you James .

Stephen · 22 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Upon calling James Rossiter

Upon calling James Rossiter, I can confirm from the moment he answered I believed he was going to help me through the process of auctioning my property. James was helpful and went out of his way to provide an outstanding service to me. He was nothing but professional, calm and put my mind at ease throughout. James is a true asset to your company and will definitely recommend him to others. Thanks again one happy seller

Sonia · 22 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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I originally met James Rossiter to discuss listing an apartment I am selling on behalf of a family member, but his deep market knowledge ended up leading me to my next investment. James pointed out a property that hadn't yet gained the traction it deserved; he saw the potential that others had missed. With James’s expert handling, I was able to negotiate a deal the day before the auction went live. He was incredibly fair to the sellers while effectively communicating my position as a serious buyer. This allowed us to exchange before the hammer even fell, providing certainty for everyone involved. The service didn't stop at exchange. James and the team arranged access for me to get contractor quotes before completion, saving me weeks of downtime. A huge thank you also to Perm, who handled the deposit and financials with total efficiency. James even recommended a solicitor who turned out to be world-class. My property has now been put forward for 'Homes under the Hammer' with James involved, a testament to the quality of the deal. I couldn't be happier with my first auction purchase and look forward to many more with Bond Wolfe!

TipTop · 18 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great Service and Communication

I contacted Bond Wolfe to organise the auction of my house. James came promptly to value the house and was very helpful in his clear explanation of the process. They made it very straightforward and there was great communication throughout. We were very happy with the final price achieved. I would like to thank James and the team for all their help.

Patrick · 27 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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A professional service.

For 2 years, I have experienced from all team members, especially James R. A professional approach to sell a portfolio of houses. The process was straightforward, with ease to contact, to discuss options and receive updates. I would definitely employ again and recommend the service of Bond Wolfe.

AB · 10 December 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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great service from James Rossiter

I dealt with James on the sale of a property and was impressed with the quick and easy service he provided. It was a pleasure to deal with Bond Wolfe, from the start of the process James made the sale run smoothly and I achieved a great result!

Helen · 8 December 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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As a crime investigator the injustice I witnessed from another auction selling a 3 bedroom property with a garage and a front drive way in a well popular area for £104,000, on a low value price when property was worth £200,000, I will be honest. On that same row of houses this auction Bonde wolfe sold a 3 bedroom house for £195,000 and gave no financial loss to the seller. They put the property near to its value price and they did an excellent job in their duty to not cause any loss to the seller. This auction is well experienced to know values of properties not to sell it on a very low price but a price that is fair for all. This auction Bonde wolfe sell properties on a good value price that does not give any seller any financial loss. This auction has morals, principles and integrity when they do their loyal duty in selling properties. This I have witnessed myself so I am openly saying this.Their work is of excellence. I trust this auction. If I were to sell a house on an auction it would be through this auction Bonde wolfe. I am proud of this auction. Keep up the good work. A law abiding citizen A crime investigator.

Tanweer · 15 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Massive thank you to Perm

I recently had the pleasure of working with Perm at Bond Wolfe Auctions, and I cannot speak highly enough of her. Perm went above and beyond to help me secure my property at auction. I will be forever grateful for her efforts. Thank you, Perm, for making this experience a successful one.

Cameron · 24 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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The Bond Wolfe team are excellent

The Bond Wolfe team led by Gurpreet Bassi provide the most professional auction services. I used them recently on a high value property and they delivered. Special thank you to Ian Tudor for his stakeholder management, sector knowledge and market understanding. Also a huge thank you to Craig Upton and the team for their exceptional marketing support throughout. Thank you so much

Tarnveer · 11 July 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Caution: Beware Bond Wolfe Auction House I recently bought a property through Bond Wolfe Auction House and was charged 2 time £1950+ VAT (£2340) and £6000 + vat (£7200) totaling around £9550 in auction charges or you can give this charges whatever name and title.This was far higher than I expected and caused real financial strain for my family, who work hard in factory jobs to save for a home. On the top of that the house land registry was registered to third party (estate agency) not the owner and my solicitor couldn’t sort out this issue easily and we had to pay him extra to resolve it before deadline he somehow contact the previous owner to remove their name so we can add new owners name. The other tricky part was that sellers solicitors wouldn’t reply on time until it’s very close to the deadline date which was very stressful for all family, missing deadlines meant paying extra to all parties… Anyway, worst experience we had buying this property from BW. Never ever again. Prospective buyers should know: - Ask for a full, itemized breakdown of all charges before bidding. - Confirm exactly what VAT and all other fees cover. - Seek independent advice about whether these charges are standard in your area. I’m sharing this to help others avoid a similar situation. I’m not seeking action or compensation from Bond Wolfe; I just want to warn others so they can make informed decisions. Cheaters. All the receipts from our solicitors and the 1st day they called and taken the 10% deposit plus their fee are available and I will share with all future solicitors, organisations etc.

Habib · 11 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Jonathan Hackett take a bow

Working in the industry, it was refreshing to use another operator that was informative, slick in their operations and strove to deliver me the best result. There are lots of chancers and charlatans in the space but Bond Wolf operate with integrity. Jonathan Hackett is a gentleman and a scholar. Bravo sir!

Scott · 11 July 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Hi dealt with James he was honest from…

Hi dealt with James he was honest from day one with the value of the property. Sold before auction which I was happy with and got the asking price. All went smoothly with completion on time.

Parmjit · 28 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Exactly what i got.

My first time using Bond Wolfe.The initial meeting was face to face with property valuer James Rossiter. As a new customer i was very impressed by James's knowledge of currant market trends. No hard sell , honest and good advice given. An excellent representative for a company. At the time of selling i was in need of professional , intelligent and well informed advice . Thats exactly what i got. First Class ! Well done James and team.Thank you.

Stephen · 16 January 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Jonathan is a professional member of…

Jonathan is a professional member of staff very helpful and polite addressing all my concerns will definitely use again when selling my other property many thanks and kind regards

Myloft · 25 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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A positive experience

Jonathan Hackett provided clear explanations of and sound advice on the auction process and the company's terms of business. He was approachable and reassuring. The whole process was conducted smoothly and efficiently.He and his team went the extra mile in customer service to ensure that the sale of my property was brought to a very satisfactory conclusion.My thanks to all concerned. This has been my first auction experience and it has been very positive. I would have no hesitation in engaging Bond Wolfe again should the need ever arise.

Mrs · 13 September 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Bond Wolfe are the most slick…

Bond Wolfe are the most slick professional auction house in the country. The effort and thought that goes into their website and their staff, especially Lily going that extra mile to get deals over the line.

Shahzad · 21 July 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent service from Bond Wolfe when…

Excellent service from Bond Wolfe when selling my property. The staff, especially James Rossiter he is one amazing and well educated and knowledgeable representative of bond Wolfe going foward I will only be doing future sales with bond Wolfe and using James Rossiter for all future sales thank you so much

F · 25 October 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Caution: Beware Bond Wolfe Auction House I recently bought a property through Bond Wolfe Auction House and was charged 2 time £1950+ VAT (£2340) and £6000 + vat (£7200) totaling around £9550 in auction charges or you can give this charges whatever name and title.This was far higher than I expected and caused real financial strain for my family, who work hard in factory jobs to save for a home. On the top of that the house land registry was registered to third party (estate agency) not the owner and my solicitor couldn’t sort out this issue easily and we had to pay him extra to resolve it before deadline he somehow contact the previous owner to remove their name so we can add new owners name. The other tricky part was that sellers solicitors wouldn’t reply on time until it’s very close to the deadline date which was very stressful for all family, missing deadlines meant paying extra to all parties… Anyway, worst experience we had buying this property from BW. Never ever again. Prospective buyers should know: - Ask for a full, itemized breakdown of all charges before bidding. - Confirm exactly what VAT and all other fees cover. - Seek independent advice about whether these charges are standard in your area. I’m sharing this to help others avoid a similar situation. I’m not seeking action or compensation from Bond Wolfe; I just want to warn others so they can make informed decisions. Cheaters. All the receipts from our solicitors and the 1st day they called and taken the 10% deposit plus their fee are available and I will share with all future solicitors, organisations etc.

Hemmat · 14 April 2026

★★★★★ 3/5

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First time purchasing a property from Bond Wolf and i have a mixed review to how it all went. On the day of the auction i bid remotely and over all i found the system good to use. Once i won the bid the paid the 10%. The day after i got the Memo and it had no seller listed, just the solicitor....Which i found weird. I got my solicitor to chase early as i was happy to complete on it right away. Was advised by the seller solicitor that they would not deal with the case until 2 weeks before completion date. It was only at this point who we found out who the seller was and this sparked concerns as the person in question had a number of companies, had lodes of different offices registered to each company and had opened a closed a lot of companies in a very short space of time. To top it off we then found it that this was a first registration for the property, meaning that the seller did not own the property at the time they chose to sell it. And i just did not understand this or how it could happen. All these red flags and the fact that we had a limited time to deal with the issues caused great stress to me and my solicitor. The sellers solicitor did not really help that much and anything that we requested from there seemed to to be hard work. In the end i had to pay the sellers solicitor to sort out the registration with land registry so that the sellers actually owned the property. The whole experience was a nightmare and to be honest i feel i would be given this money back as it not my job to confirm the the person selling the property actually owns it. In the end i went to the Bond wolf offices on the day i was to complete and spoke the the manger Perm about what was going on. To be honest it's only thanks to Perm from the company that i decided to complete on the property as she assumed me that the seller/solicitor was know the Bond wolf and they work with them all the time. So thank you Perm and that support from you help me. So we did compete and the property is now in my control. But what i would say to Bond Wolf in general is DONT allow any properties to be sold in Auction that are still going through first registrations. Allow this to happen first before you allow the property to be sold. This will allow for unnecessary stress and expense on may behalf. I would buy at Auction again, but the stress of this would make me really think about it twice and i would also like legal kits a lot sooner. There is still improvements to be made. Im sure some people have great experiences and other not so much. maybe i was just not so lucky on this one. But i thank you again Perm. Tom

TOMO · 1 November 2022

★★★★★ 4/5

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Sale by auction

Once we decided that the property was to be sold by auction we could not be more pleased on how things progressed.From initial listing to sale James in person and telephone contact with the office was most professional .Offers were presented in a reasoned manner and which resulted in a pre auction sale.For sale by auction Bond Wolfe are recommended.

Paul · 9 April 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Bond Wolfe are outstanding auctioneers who helped us to sell three properties in a row at three of their auctions. We are very impressed by their professional approach, the in-depth knowledge and understanding of the property market and the way property auctions work. On a personal level we would like to take this opportunity and to thank James Rossiter who helped us with negotiating the right guide and reserve prices for our properties and also James Mattin, an outstanding auctioneer, who handled so well the auction proceedings and achieved the best prices for our properties. Well done to all at Bond Wolfe! Keep up the good work and all the best for the future. Mr & Mrs Stoev

N · 1 October 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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A very professional agent and…

A very professional agent and auctioneer company that is swift and on the ball. No nonsense, no stress, no porkies, just straightforward and to the point. I've just purchased a property and had a brilliant experience overall, happy and would definitely recommend to anyone looking to buy or sell. Keep up the good work Team BW. Regards Kul555 Chahal.

Kul555 · 5 December 2025