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★★★★★ Excellent

755 reviews across 3 platforms

74 Mill Lane, West Derby L12 7JB

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Whitegates's West Derby office at 74 Mill Lane is rated 4.7 out of 5 across 755 reviews on three platforms, including 539 Google reviews rated 4.6. It won Gold in The Trusted Agent 2026 awards. Checked 9 October 2026.

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4.6 / 5

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About Whitegates West Derby

At our Whitegates West Derby Branch we have a team of staff with over 60 years Estate Agency experience who are pleased to offer help and advice on the Purchase, Sale or Letting of your home. However, we are more than aware that some clients cannot always take time out to visit the office in person, which is why phone calls and e-mails are equally as important as personal visits. Gail Loller, the Franchisee and originally from the area, knows how important her local knowledge is and believes it to be a major factor in helping her and the team to build a Market Leading Branch within the area. Gail's motto has always been 'To aim to treat all Staff and Customers how she would like to be treated herself, at all times'. This she has always implemented, gaining a first rate reputation and recognition from her peers. "Well you don't win the Customer Service Award at your Regional Property Awards without having something special about you"!

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Reviews

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5/5

Google

James has been most helpful with our property search over the last couple of weeks. He is patient and always willing to offer help and advice explaining all of the protocols. As a result we have decided to go with Whitegates to sell our property as we feel that we will be in safe hands.

Lindsay · 30 April 2024

Agent replied · 17 May 2024

"Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with our services. If you ever need assistance again in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your support!"

4/5

Google

I mainly dealt with James at the West Derby branch and found him to be friendly, professional and helpful. The only negative comment I would make is that towards the end of the sale I had very little contact from Whitegates and no official thank you/receipt for payment.

David · 28 August 2024

Agent replied · 10 September 2024

Thank you for your review and for highlighting both the positive aspects and areas for improvement. I’m glad to hear you had a good experience with James. Regarding your concern, I’d like to clarify that the final payment and receipts are handled directly by the solicitors, as they manage the transaction process and forward the payment to us. However, I completely understand your point and will certainly take this on board to ensure better communication in the future. We truly appreciate your feedback and your business with Whitegates.

5/5

Google

Selling a House is recognised as being stressful, however, my very recent experience with Whitegates Estate Agents, West Derby, certainly helped to destress this operation. Caitlin Suleyman was my main contact and kept us informed of all activities on a day to day basis, which resulted in a smooth and successful Sale. Of course there were a few unexpected turns from prospective Buyers, but Caitlin dealt with these in a highly professional, courteous, and timely manner. Many thanks also due to Gail Roberts and Bernie for their help and expertise. This is the 3rd time we've used Whitegates West Derby, and we would highly recommend this professional and dedicated team.

Chris · 27 March 2022

Agent replied

Hi Elizabeth Thanks so much for your feedback about Caitlin I will share this with her and the rest of the team. Kind Regards Chris, Area Manager Whitegates Huyton & West Derby

5/5

Google

We are currently in the process of purchasing our property with Whitegates and couldnt be happier with the service we've received. Our broker is Megan Davies and she's been helpful, informative and professional from the start. We were a bit dubious about using a broker as opposed to our bank, as we didnt know what sort of fees to expect but we met with Megan anyway to find out. The service she provides is well worth the fees she charges (out of respect for her privacy I wont be specific but I will say that they are reasonable and not as pricey as you might expect). She explained the entire process to us from start to finish, she explained not only the conveyancy process but the mortgage application and re-mortgage process, and gave us a realistic timeline for completion. We were shown a comparison of rates from different lenders and weve actually ended up with a better rate than if we had just gone to our bank like we were originally going to. No query that weve had has been too much trouble for her to answer and shes just generally a lovely person to deal with. We have also dealt with Amanda who has been liasing with the seller/sellers solicitor and dealing with chasing up documents and again we couldnt be happier. Weve been kept fully informed of developments on a regular basis. Definitely recommend Megan as a broker, it was absolutely the right decision for us and her services are spot on !

Toni · 27 March 2022

Agent replied

Hi Toni thank you so much for your detailed and amazing review for Megan and Amanda we really appreciate this , and look forward to progressing your house sale for you

5/5

Google

Ongoing 10/08/21 Thanks to Rebecca for her prompt and efficient reminders for the handling of compliance certificates and maintenance requirements for the ongoing let. Latest tenancy agreement handled for me promptly and efficiently by Jonathan Kavhiza . Part of a continuation of 19 years quality service representing both me and my tenants. 21/04/21 Whitegates have handled a property for me for the last 17 years. They have provided efficient vetting of tenants, inspections, meter reads, prompt rent payments and reminders for gas inspections. Altogether a good service from approachable professional people. Thanks to all - Doug Rankin

Douglas · 27 March 2022

Agent replied

Thank you for your review - it is greatly appreciated by the team.

5/5

Google

I would like to say a big thank you to Richard White. He recently showed us around a property. I have viewed a lot of properties recently with different estate agents however Richard made me and my girlfriend feel very welcome. He had excellent customer service skills and was very knowledgeable about the property. He was able to answer all questions we had and managed our expectations about next steps. He really is a credit to whitegates.PositiveQuality, Professionalism

Tom · 3 June 2022

Agent replied · 2 June 2024

Hi Tom Thank you very much for your feedback about richard I will share this with him and the rest of the team. Kind Regards Chris, Area Manager Whitegates Huyton & West Derby

5/5

Google

Katie is very helpful and kind. Throughout the process she was very professional and keep me updated and for any queries how many times you call her and ask she always answered politely. Wonderful experience with whitegates. One of the best agency.

Fatima · 9 November 2024

Agent replied · 29 October 2024

Thank you very much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that Katie provided you with such a positive experience, keeping you updated and handling all queries with patience and professionalism. It’s fantastic to know that her dedication made your experience with Whitegates memorable. We’re proud to be one of your top choices and are always here to assist you whenever you need. Thank you again for your kind words!

5/5

Google

I am a landlord and Whitegates has been managing my properties for the last couple of years. I have received very good service from the team. Rebecca, Melanie and Jonathan have been dealing with issues with my tenants and repairs. They are always very friendly and approachable and have sorted out any concerns promptly. I most recently worked with Jordan who was very friendly and efficient getting my latest property rented and he kept me updated throughout the process.

Mari-kaisa · 27 March 2022

Agent replied

Hi thanks so much for your kind words. We really do appreciate this regarding our lettings team Whitegates

5/5

Google

Megan Davies helped my partner and I with sorting a mortgage for our first home. While the process is not yet completed, the service so far has been excellent. Megan has always been quick to get back in touch with any queries we’ve got, and did a lot of the leg work without either my partner or I needing to be there, saving us a lot of valuable time in what can be a stressful journey. Thank you Megan!

John · 27 March 2022

Agent replied

Hi john thanks for your review ! we really do appreciate this feedback and will pass on your kind words to megan.

5/5

Google

I’ve just attended a viewing of a property with Richard White and was so impressed with his professionalism and customer service. I have been an Estate agent for 12 years so understand that viewing agents can be underprepared and lack any knowledge but with Richard this wasn’t the case and I can see that Richard is a real asset to Whitegates West Derby and I look forward to meeting him again

Andrew · 8 February 2023

Agent replied

Hello Andy, Thank you so much for this five star review. I will be sure to pass this onto Richard, Also thank you for taking your time out to do this, we really appreciate it

5/5

Google

Our experience of selling our home with Whitegates was second to none! Communication from Lydia was exceptional from start to finish and nothing was too much trouble. Any questions or queries were answered/resolved swiftly. Lydia, her knowledge and customer care is outstanding and she is an asset to Whitegates.

Diane · 4 July 2024

Agent replied · 22 August 2024

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that your home-selling experience with Whitegates was exceptional. Lydia will be thrilled to know her communication and dedication made such a positive impact. We agree, she's truly an asset to our team! Thanks again for choosing Whitegates. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter!

5/5

Trustpilot

Massive thank you

I recently had the pleasure of working with James, an estate agent, who helped me view and put an offer on a property. James was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the entire process. He promptly arranged viewings that fit my schedule and provided insightful information about each property. His expertise and dedication were evident, making the experience seamless and stress-free. Thanks to James, I felt confident in my decision and successfully put in a competitive offer. I highly recommend James to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled estate agent.

Lauren · 18 July 2024

5/5

Google

We have recently used Whitegates to view several properties before finding and purchasing our new home, as first time buyers. Lydia Wilson was our main contact throughout, she made the process smooth and stress free from start to finish. Lydia communicated and helped us every step of the way, we would highly recommend.

Laura · 13 April 2024

Agent replied · 17 May 2024

"Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with our services. If you ever need assistance again in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your support!"

5/5

Google

We have recently made contact with Aidan Nesbitt who has massively helped us with every avenue regarding trying to find our first home. He has gone above and beyond in every sense, he has provided us with his personal contact details and spoke with us out of his working hours when we have had questions. He had strived to ensure everything we have needed has been done in a timely manner. He is very knowledgeable in his role and made us feel at ease through every step of what is considered a daunting process finding your first home and getting a mortgage and understanding everything in between. Aidan has been most helpful. Excellent service.

Georgia · 29 October 2021

Agent replied

Hi Georgia Thanks so much for your feedback Aidan I will share this with him and the rest of the team. Kind Regards Chris, Area Manager Whitegates Huyton & West Derby

5/5

Google

I dealt with Lydia throughout the whole of my journey of buying my house. She has always been very efficient, quick and friendly. Any questions I have always felt comfortable enough to ask her. Thanks for all your help Lydia. I appreciate it✨

Beth · 10 September 2024

Agent replied · 27 September 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words about Lydia! We’re delighted to hear that she made your home-buying journey such a positive experience. Lydia always strives to be approachable, efficient, and supportive, so it’s wonderful to know she helped you feel comfortable throughout the process. We truly appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best in your new home. If you ever need anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out.

5/5

Google

My experience with Zaklina has been very positive. From the beginning the communication has been clear and more importantly quick. It has been very simple to set up viewings on properties and has made everything a lot less stressful than it could have been

Ross · 2 October 2025

5/5

Google

Thank you Lydia for looking after us so well. Its a little stressful when selling and buying but we were very confident that we were in safe hands, Very Professional, Personable and very quick to sort out an issue. I would recommend Whitegates you get good service.

Thelma · 2 July 2024

Agent replied · 4 July 2024

Dear Thelma, Thank you so much for your kind words and the five-star review! I am always striving to provide the best service possible, and your feedback truly means a lot to me. I'm thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience. Warm regards, Lydia

5/5

Google

Throughout my house selling journey, James Devonport has been very helpful Communication has been exemplary, never confusing, and readily available for contact Really approachable individual, a real asset for Whitegates

Daniel · 11 March 2025

Agent replied · 13 March 2025

Dear Daniel, Thank you for your glowing review and for highlighting James’s exceptional service. We're thrilled to have been part of your house selling journey and are delighted to hear about your positive experience with us. James, and the entire Whitegates team, always strive to provide clear communication and support every step of the way. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting

5/5

Google

Katie was dealing with our property and the move in of it she was very helpful and always there to help with any problems even problems that aren't something she would deal with she has always been 100% to help us no matter of the situation I would recommend whitegates to family and friends now after my experience with Katie she is a lovely young lady Thank you again Katie for all your help am sure your manager appreciates all your hard work as much as I do .

Megan · 4 June 2024

5/5

Google

I have had the pleasure of working with Kelly at Whitegates and couldn't be happier with the professionalism and quality of service she has provided. The entire process was made as easy and stress free as possible from start to finish and nothing was too much trouble. Communication was excellent with continuous updates and reassurance when needed with prompt responses. I would highly recommend Whitegates (particularly Kelly) - excellent, friendly and efficient service. I couldn't ask for anything more. Thank you so much for your help and support.

Miss · 7 July 2021

Agent replied

Dear Miss Williams Thank you very much for your review and the feedback about Kelly I will certainly share this with her and the wider team. It is fantastic when people take the time to share their positive experiences on line. Thank you once again. Regards Chris, Area Manager Whitegates Huyton & West Derby

5/5

Google

Megan Davies helped my partner and I with sorting a mortgage for our first home. While the process is not yet completed, the service so far has been excellent. Megan has always been quick to get back in touch with any queries we’ve got, and did a lot of the leg work without either my partner or I needing to be there, saving us a lot of valuable time in what can be a stressful journey. Thank you Megan!PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism

John · 13 June 2021

Agent replied · 12 June 2024

Hi john thanks for your review ! we really do appreciate this feedback and will pass on your kind words to megan.

5/5

Google

We are currently in the process of purchasing our property with Whitegates and couldnt be happier with the service we've received. Our broker is Megan Davies and she's been helpful, informative and professional from the start. We were a bit dubious about using a broker as opposed to our bank, as we didnt know what sort of fees to expect but we met with Megan anyway to find out. The service she provides is well worth the fees she charges (out of respect for her privacy I wont be specific but I will say that they are reasonable and not as pricey as you might expect). She explained the entire process to us from start to finish, she explained not only the conveyancy process but the mortgage application and re-mortgage process, and gave us a realistic timeline for completion. We were shown a comparison of rates from different lenders and weve actually ended up with a better rate than if we had just gone to our bank like we were originally going to. No query that weve had has been too much trouble for her to answer and shes just generally a lovely person to deal with. We have also dealt with Amanda who has been liasing with the seller/sellers solicitor and dealing with chasing up documents and again we couldnt be happier. Weve been kept fully informed of developments on a regular basis. Definitely recommend Megan as a broker, it was absolutely the right decision for us and her services are spot on !PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Toni · 8 June 2021

Agent replied · 7 June 2024

Hi Toni thank you so much for your detailed and amazing review for Megan and Amanda we really appreciate this , and look forward to progressing your house sale for you

5/5

Google

Thank you to Bernadette, Freya and James for handling the sale of our property efficiently and professionally. All the way through the process they have been brilliant with communications and have always answered our concerns quickly. John and Kathleen Bradshaw

John · 9 October 2024

Agent replied · 22 October 2024

Dear John and Kathleen, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Bernadette, Freya, and James were able to assist you efficiently and professionally throughout the sale of your property. Clear communication and addressing concerns quickly are top priorities for us, and we’re thrilled that your experience reflected that. It was a pleasure working with you, and we wish you all the best moving forward!"

5/5

Google

Lucie and Joe have been so patient with us whilst helping us find/buy our first home. We are so happy and relieved we put our trust in Whitegates and would recommend them to everyone! Thank you guys so much, it’s greatly appreciated. Megan is now helping us with our mortgage, again, she’s been so patient with us, as first time buyers, asking lots of questions and putting our minds at ease. Megan is very knowledgeable and experienced in her field and has advised us of so much in terms of the best rates, how mortgages work and the best one for us. Overall, we are incredibly happy with our buying experience!PositiveProfessionalism

A · 6 June 2021

Agent replied · 5 June 2024

Thank you so much regarding our staff at west derby we really do appreciate this .

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Questions about Whitegates West Derby

How many reviews does Whitegates West Derby have?

Whitegates's West Derby office has 755 reviews across three platforms: 539 on Google, 1 on View Agents, 215 on Trustpilot. Reviews may appear on more than one platform. Checked 9 October 2026.

What is Whitegates West Derby's rating?

Whitegates West Derby is rated 4.7 out of 5 across all 755 reviews, and 4.6 out of 5 on Google from 539 reviews, checked 9 October 2026.

Has Whitegates won any awards?

Yes. In The Trusted Agent 2026 awards: Whitegates, West Derby won Gold.

Where is Whitegates's West Derby office?

Whitegates West Derby, 74 Mill Lane, West Derby L12 7JB.

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