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Philip James Manchester Manchester reviews

3.0

★★★★★

951 reviews across 3 platforms

293 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EW

Philip James Manchester's office in Manchester, at 293 Deansgate, is rated 3.0 out of 5 across 951 reviews on three platforms, including 608 Google reviews rated 2.5.

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2.5 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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4/5

Trustpilot

The race to be in before Xmas

I couldn’t recommend Philip James enough to sell your property! From start to finish, Franca and her team were quick and efficient and kept you regularly updated throughout. From accepting an offer and moving into our new property it took 8 weeks and managed to move before Christmas. Thank you Franca and team, it was a pleasure!

Tracey · 12 January 2024

Agent replied · 21 March 2024

Dear TraceyThank you for your 4 star rating and your positive review. We highly appreciate your time and effort.We hope to be of assistance again to you in the near future.Regards, The Philip James Team!

1/5

Trustpilot

My experience with this property and…

My experience with this property and this agency has been absolutely unacceptable. The actual condition of the unit was completely different from what was stated in the report. The curtains were covered in mould, the bathroom was filthy, and the living room sofa was so old and damaged that it should have been replaced long ago.

Kong · 17 November 2025

Agent replied · 26 December 2025

Dear Kong Thank you for your review and feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. This is not the standard of service we aim to provide and apologise that you felt it was not up to the required standard. We endeavour to ensure all properties are at the relevant standard at the start of the tenancy, and note a professional clean was completed at the property prior to your tenancy starting. Alongside this, the blinds were replaced by our contractor shortly after the start of your tenancy, due to being on order. We’re sorry to hear you experienced reactive issues during the course of your tenancy. Every effort is made to ensure the property is kept to a good state of repair, and we can see works were undertaken promptly once reported, with a contractor attending and resolving the leak shortly after you raised this with us. We note you reference the tap water, and can confirm this was due to an issue with the seal in the tap and this was again resolved shortly after you raised this with us, alongside an annual check of the boiler being completed throughout your tenancy. It’s important to note that the management of the car park and building itself falls within the remit of the building management company, with Philip James having no control over the upkeep of these areas. We will ensure your feedback is passed over to them for future reference. In line with this, the beehive was reported to the building management company and this was chased to ensure it was managed appropriately; we apologise if this was not resolved by them. Thank you for your comments relating to your deposit, we aim to ensure the deposit return process is fair and reasonable for all parties, and it is conducted in line with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme guidelines. Positively, we can see an agreement was reached shortly after the end of your tenancy and this was resolved. We are keen to discuss this further with you, please can you e-mail us directly at management@philipjames.co.uk so we can liaise with you directly. Kind Regards: The Philip James Team

5/5

Trustpilot

Apartment viewing

I had a viewing with Natalie, she was extremely friendly and helpful. Communication has been excellent too. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to rent or buy!

Sophie · 8 July 2026

Agent replied · 25 September 2026

Dear Sophie Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that Natalie provided such a friendly and helpful service and that you were pleased with the communication throughout. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to her. Thank you for your recommendation Kind Regards: The Philip James Team

5/5

Google

Grant was really helpful

Sean · 15 December 2025

Agent replied · 29 December 2025

Dear Sean Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that Grant was able to help and appreciate you sharing your experience. Kind Regards: The Philip James Team

1/5

Trustpilot

Will take forever to fix basic items…

Will take forever to fix basic items that should work in your flat. Took a year to get an oven fixed

Joe · 10 August 2026

Agent replied · 25 September 2026

Dear Joe We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and the length of time it took to resolve the issue with your oven. We understand how frustrating this must have been, and we apologise for the inconvenience caused. We take feedback like this seriously and are looking into what happened to ensure issues are handled more efficiently going forward. Kind Regards: The Philip James Team

5/5

Google

The agent, Ethan, was very polite and answered all my questions, and was honest when they didnt know the answers. Left the viewing with a clear idea of the property's state and what to expect on move in day

Alex · 24 March 2026

Agent replied · 14 April 2026

Dear Alex Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that Ethan was polite, helpful, and transparent during your viewing, and that you left with a clear understanding of the property. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to him. Kind Regards: The Philip James Team

5/5

Trustpilot

Great knowledge and very personable…

Great knowledge and very personable service from Fergus at the Didsbury office

Chris · 29 September 2026

Agent replied · 11 October 2026

Dear Chris Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear Fergus provided such knowledgeable and personable service. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Kind Regards: The Philip James Team

5/5

Trustpilot

The importance of real people online, with a real names who can act

experienced faultless service from Philip James, the leading real estate specialist in Manchester, for a decade. Recently support was particularly appreciated when I needed understanding after the UK’s leading bank, closed my account without cause.

George · 19 April 2026

Agent replied · 9 June 2026

Dear George Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review and for your continued trust in Philip James. We’re very sorry to hear about the challenges you faced with your bank, but we’re pleased that our team was able to provide support and reassurance during that time. It’s especially encouraging to hear that our Credit Controller and Property Management Administrator were able to assist with practical solutions and maintain clear communication when it was most needed. Your kind words about our team’s dedication and personal approach mean a great deal to us Kind Regards: The Philip James Team

5/5

Trustpilot

Elaine did an amazing job of showing me…

Elaine did an amazing job of showing me round the flats!

Matthew · 30 September 2026

Agent replied · 11 October 2026

Dear Matthew Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Elaine did such a great job showing you around the flats. We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to her. Kind Regards: The Philip James Team

5/5

Trustpilot

Quite straight forward and very…

Quite straight forward and very communicative from start to end.

Esther · 5 October 2026

Agent replied · 11 October 2026

Dear Esther Thank you for your feedback! We’re pleased to hear that you found the process straightforward and communication was clear from start to finish. Kind Regards: The Philip James Team

1/5

Google

It’s very bizzare that an estate agent can’t answer simple questions nor complete their own research when arranging a viewing. I have been searching for a property for a few months now (which is normal) and on a fair few occasions, I have been informed that viewings can’t take place and that properties have been sold/offer accepted however weeks later the property is still on the market but with a reduced price. I’ve also been pushed repeatedly into meeting with their mortgage broker and they have not accepted that I am selling a property which is mortgage free and any remains I have with my trusted advisor. A bit of respect and decent would go along way. It’s not the most difficult of jobs as homes will always sell on the market but to not have any knowledge on a property or area or to even follow up with questions to the vendor is shocking

MSmith · 23 December 2025

5/5

Trustpilot

Lisa Aspinal provided a great and…

Lisa Aspinal provided a great and professional service and particularly good at managing the chain - highly recommended!

Customer · 6 August 2026

Agent replied · 6 July 2023

Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. We’re delighted to hear that Lisa provided such a great and professional service and helped manage the chain smoothly. We really appreciate your feedback.

5/5

Trustpilot

Titu was great at answering questions…

Titu was great at answering questions and sending information about the property. Would recommend.

Joe · 30 July 2025

Agent replied · 24 August 2024

Dear Joe Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to hear Titu was helpful and informative. We appreciate your recommendation. Kind Regards: The Philip James Team

1/5

Google

As a Guarantor for my son (who was a student at University of Manchester) I experienced huge problems with getting a deposit back for a property managed by Philip James Withington, on behalf of DMK Properties. Philip James disputed keys not being returned (they had been and receipted), mattresses being stained (they were already stained at the start of the tenancy - we had photographic evidence), removal of a sofa (which was listed on their own inventory) and various other, what I would call, 'unreasonable' issues. Resolving the dispute was a long drawn out affair, only coming to a satisfactory conclusion when Manchester Student Homes were involved. If you take up a tenancy with DMK Properties, through Philip James Manchester, BEWARE! Read all the small print, take photos, collect evidence and stand guard. My view of them is that they like to give a little and take a lot!

Andrea · 6 July 2020

Agent replied · 6 July 2023

Hi Andrea, Thank you for your review. We are sorry that you and your son did not have a good experience with Philip James! We're sorry that you found the deposit return process a drawn out affair, it is a process we are continuing to review to make as fair and swift for the tenants and landlords alike. We encourage all tenants to closely review the inventory when they move into a property and send through any amendments so that when they come to move out, the chance of a dispute over the deposit is minimised. We also note that in this review, you say the tenancy was managed by Philip James Withington, which is unfortunately incorrect. The property was under the remit of Philip James Property Management once the tenancy was transferred over from DMK, and so your feedback is more appropriate on the Property Management site. We would therefore appreciate if you could remove this review (and the Manchester review) as it is not relevant to this office. If you would like to provide more specific feedback, than your already substantial review, you are welcome to email feedback@philipjames.co.uk. Thank you

5/5

Google

Lyn was so incredibly helpful and friendly. Even though we showed up late to a viewing she made time to show us an alternative properly and answered any questions we had. She also recommended alternative buildings we should look at. Fab all around. 😊 …

Martha · 25 July 2025

5/5

Trustpilot

Really nice staff who seem to genuinely…

Really nice staff who seem to genuinely care

Jamie · 29 September 2026

Agent replied · 11 October 2026

Dear Jamie Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re so pleased to hear you had a positive experience with our team and felt well looked after. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Kind Regards: The Philip James Team

5/5

Trustpilot

Fergus seemed really helpful

Fergus seemed really helpful. Answered all my questions.

Paul · 29 September 2026

Agent replied · 11 October 2026

Dear Paul Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear Fergus was helpful and able to answer all your questions. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Kind Regards: The Philip James Team

1/5

Trustpilot

Unprofessional, mismanaged and slow

Unprofessional, mismanaged and slow is all I can say to describe Philip James.

Abbey · 28 August 2026

Agent replied · 25 September 2026

Dear Abbey Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and understand your disappointment with the viewing and application process. We take concerns regarding our service and communication seriously and are currently looking into what happened. Please accept our apologies for the frustration and disappointment caused. Kind Regards: The Philip James Team

5/5

Google

We’ve just put our house on the market, Jamie has put together a great brochure, video tour and additional shots for the right move listing. So far so good, It feels like we’re in safe hands.

Julie · 14 March 2026

Agent replied · 14 April 2026

Dear Julie Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that Jamie has provided such a thorough and professional service, and that you feel confident with us handling your listing. Kind Regards: The Philip James Team

5/5

Google

Arranged a viewing with Grant and he was early, friendly, professional and answered all my questions. The viewing was on Monday and everything was confined by the next day. Moving in before Christmas. Great communication. Great customer service. Friendly and easy to deal with. Thanks everyone!!

Patrick · 15 December 2025

Agent replied · 29 December 2025

Dear Patrick Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that Grant provided friendly, professional service and was able to answer all your questions. It’s great to know the process moved quickly for you and that communication remained smooth throughout. We truly appreciate your kind words and are pleased we could help you secure your new home before Christmas. Thank you again Kind Regards: The Philip James Team

5/5

Trustpilot

Came into the Didsbury branch not sure…

Came into the Didsbury branch not sure what to do with my property, spoke to Amy reeves and after a lovely chat decided to explore the route of potentially renting out xx

Rox · 20 November 2024

Agent replied · 22 December 2024

Dear RoxThank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that Amy was able to assist you and provide helpful guidance about renting out your property. She’s a fantastic member of our team, and we’re glad you had a positive experience at our Didsbury branch.Kind Regards: The Philip James Team

1/5

Trustpilot

Yet another fail

I roused the enthusiasm to go into the local office on Burton Road to ask them to remove the 'Let By' board they had planted, contrary to the lease, on our flats' land. Spoke to 'James the Manager' who assured me it would be removed 'by late next week'. It's late next weekThe board's still there Editted 15/11/24: amazingly they've now got rid of the board - as well as the SECOND one that had a brief appearance at the location. The test will be whether they resist the temptation to repeat the mistake!

Bruce · 15 November 2024

Agent replied · 24 October 2024

Dear BruceThank you for bringing this to our attention, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused. We understand your concerns, and we will look into this matter immediately to ensure it is addressed properly. Your feedback is important to usKind Regards: The Philip James Team

5/5

Trustpilot

Great viewing experience with Ethan

We had a viewing with Ethan today and he was really helpful from start to finish. He was friendly, welcoming and clearly knew the property well, and was happy to answer all of our questions without making us feel rushed.

Mr · 23 September 2026

5/5

Trustpilot

Rosie is a star

Rosie is a star! Nothing is too much trouble, she is always really helpful and most importantly, really responsive when there are things to sort out. I particularly really appreciate the proactivity on the compliance stuff like PAT tests and the communication around things is always first rate!

Alistair · 1 February 2024

Agent replied · 21 March 2024

Dear Alistair,Thank you for taking the time to rate and review our service. We are thrilled to see that our service has exceeded the industry standard and we hope to continue providing you with exceptional service in the future.Best regards,The Philip James Team

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