John Shepherd Birmingham reviews

★★★★★ 5/5

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Review for my property manager

I wanted to leave a review for my property manager, Gita Patel. I have been living at this property from almost a year now and I can’t thank Gita enough for her quick responses and solutions to any sort of issues that may rise, she is always reachable and quick to deal with problems.

Mo · 3 October 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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AVOID AVOID AVOID!!! This is the worst property management company ever, lying to their customers especially Claire!! I have been trying to book a viewing and from the minute she booked it, she tried everything to avoid it and finally when we showed up for the viewing nobody shows up and then she starts lying about the fact that I called her and then when asked for the call records, she needed IT assistance. This management company provides wrong information about contracts and mislead their tenants , trying to trap them. Avoid at all costs.

Ann · 1 April 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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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.

Thomas · 1 April 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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!!!NEGLIGENCE REDEFINED: TENANT SAFETY IGNORED!!! 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 structural leak that remains active and unresolved today. The agency’s handling of this emergency is a disgrace. I am currently forced to live with: Active Electrical Hazards: Water is leaking through internal light sockets. I have witnessed sparks on the electrical board twice, yet the source of the water has not been stopped. Visibility Issues & Safety: The contractor’s only action was to remove the light bulbs. This has left one side of my living area without light, making it difficult to see the constant flooding on the floor. Physical Injury: Because of the poor visibility and the wet floor, I have already suffered a physical slip injury, a direct result of the agency's failure to provide a safe environment. Outrageous Management Demands: Property Manager Melissa Cannon has told me it is my 'contractual duty' to keep cleaning up this structural floodwater. I am being treated as an unpaid maintenance worker for a building defect I did not cause. For over two weeks, Melissa Cannon has hidden behind a scripted 'business formal' response, stating she is 'in talks' with the landlord regarding a rent rebate. It takes five minutes to call a landlord, but this agency has stalled for 14 days while I continue to pay full rent for a hazardous, partially uninhabitable home. They are clearly prioritizing the landlord's future interests over my current physical safety. If you value your safety and expect an agent who actually picks up the phone, avoid John Shepherd at all costs.

Saish · 1 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Mohammed Ibrahim at John Shepherd has…

Mohammed Ibrahim at John Shepherd has been fantastic throughout my rental process. He was always friendly, responsive, and took the time to answer all of my questions. He made everything straightforward and helped me get moved in quickly, which made the whole experience much less stressful. I really appreciate all of his support and professionalism. Highly recommend Mohammed Ibrahim and the team at John Shepherd!

Cristiana · 17 July 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Kelvin was amazing

Kelvin was amazing! He was so helpful, answered all my questions in a way that was understandable and useful. I was quite anxious as this was my first time being shown around by an agent, and he instantly made me feel at ease. He is so chill and so lovely, and fantastic at his job! I ended up taking the first place he showed me!

Hartley · 11 July 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great Letting Agents

The team at John Shepherd, and especially Jodie Pichur have been great at handling my move as a tenant in one of their properties. Any questions I've had have been answered promptly, and I even had very quick help delivered when I locked myself out of my own flat in my bare feet. Thanks!

Marc · 16 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Professional and friendly

Have recently had a new tenant move into my rental property. Mandi made the whole process easy and problem free. If I had any questions, and. she wasn't able to answer the phone, I would always get a call back quickly. How many times have you been promised a call back and it never happened. Not with Mandi. Professional and friendly service all round.

John · 8 July 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Happy tenant Happy landlord

Mia Cornwall is very helpful, always replies promptly to my queries and handles emergencies quickly. A pleasure to deal with. John Shepherd have always found me reliable tenants who paid rent on time. The rent payments reached me promptly. They kept me updated on UK safety rules and legal certificates.Their service is first class. I would highly recommend them.

Jane · 6 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Highly professional service by Mohammed Ibrahim

I am in the process of securing a rental property from John Shepherd Estate agents. Mohammed Ibrahim was already at the property when I went to view it. He took his time to show me around, explained everything I needed to know and he answered all my questions regarding the property kindly and respectfully. He was really professional throughout the viewing.

Michael · 20 July 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Hi I have been associated with John…

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 the entire process. The best part is we got the house while we were studying and were international students, where most of the Agency refuse to proceed with students, John and Shepherd were exceptional, Megan helped us through the process and helped us to get the house. Thanks to the entire team especially Megan :)

Shweta · 13 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Special mention for Aleemah Aziz

I wanted to give a special mention to Aleemah Aziz, who has been the Property Manager for our house, but is now moving on to a different role. Aleemah has always done a great job for us, highly responsive, with good suggestions, and quick actions. Thank you Aleemah, and all the best for the future.

Sam · 11 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great experience with John Shepherd (Alex Shomari)

Since getting in touch with John Shepherd, our experience has been really good. The team are wonderful and always quick to get back to us. Alex Shomari, in particular, has been amazing! When showing us around the property, he was super friendly and answered any questions we had thoroughly. Throughout this whole process, Alex has been really easy to get in touch with and has been super helpful - our experience so far has been 10/10! :)

Lara · 27 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I experienced some issues due to the…

I experienced some issues due to the council not being informed of new tenant contracts, which unfortunately led to me being charged council tax incorrectly. While this was frustrating, Lara has been excellent in dealing with the situation. She has been proactive in sorting everything out, kept me well informed throughout, and communicated clearly at every stage. Lara has shown great professionalism and strong communication skills, and I really appreciate the effort she put in to resolve the matter.

Danielle · 8 February 2026

★★★★★ 4/5

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JS have been looking after the letting Flat 2

JS have been looking after the letting of our flat for the last 4-5 years and it has been very successful in the way everything is managed. They take all the pressure off the owners and carry out all checks and certificates required when instructed. Sue Birch has been very professional and efficient.

John · 13 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thank you Jamie Smith

Jamie is a professional at his job, he makes you feel relaxed, explaining everything to you, nothing is to much trouble. Jamie came armed with information packs went through them left no stone unturned so you felt at ease. Jamie is a credit to John Shepard

Mark · 27 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Extremely Helpful Staff

We met up with our agent Kelvin Zakeyo for a viewing the day of the enquiry. Even though we were a few minutes late to the viewing and he had engagements after, he was very happy to guide us through the viewing and did not rush through it one bit. He showed us around the entire property, and answered all the questions, clearing any doubts we had. He was extremely helpful and supportive, and he brought a great energy to the viewing. My friend and I ended up booking the apartments with him after our viewing and Kelvin made the process so simple and easy. Will definitely be singing his and John Shepherd’s praises if anyone’s looking for a good place in Nottingham.

Jahnavi · 15 January 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thank you! 😊

I had a great experience working with Reemi Yasmin at John Shepherd. She made the whole booking process smooth from start to finish, provided clear instructions, and organised the key handover efficiently. Everything was well communicated, which made completing the job straightforward and successful. Professional, organised, and easy to work with. Thank you, Reemi!

Jangy · 30 July 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Eleanor was fantastic

Eleanor was fantastic, I am a pensioner and not very in touch with technology but she supported me every step of the way through my new tenancy, on the end of the phone at any time to advise and guide me through the process. From my initial viewing to collecting my keys she has been a support the whole way through.

Caroline · 10 June 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I’m currently in a property that is property managed by John shepherds Gita is who deals with all my concerns any any problems I have, I recently had a problem over the weekend and she was very prompt to answer my calls and assist with the issue thanks again

Paula · 31 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent service and support

I rented a property through them and was fully satisfied with their service. Tracy Savidge was extremely helpful throughout the check-out process and made everything very smooth. She also helped ensure that my full deposit was released. I really appreciate her support and professionalism and would highly recommend their service.

Nader · 24 August 2026

★★★★★ 3/5

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Good student property viewing

I recently viewed 2 different student properties and Arabel did a great job showing me around! There were some difficulties entering properties due to card access but Arabel handled everything well. I also appreciated the flexibility in pricing along with some freebies. Moving forward, I think tenants should be notified of house viewings as they were unaware and therefore interrupted by our viewing.

FL · 20 May 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I have had some issues with my tenants

I have had some issues with my tenants, which ended up in court. However, Lara Soars-White has been extremely helpful and supportive. She has kept me up to date with every aspect of the recovery and advised me on what my options were. She has been very reassuring and represented me in court, as I wasn't able to attend.

Anu · 17 June 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent Customer Service from Gita

Gita Patel is absolutely the best! She has been incredibly helpful, professional, and responsive throughout. Her customer service is second to none, she is always so quick to respond and goes above and beyond to help. I genuinely couldn’t ask for better service. Highly recommend Gita! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rania · 19 August 2026