Company portrait
Profile and services
- Primary profession
- Real estate agent
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Specialism
- –
- Other professions
- –
- Online consulting
- Not stated
- Coverage
- Regional
- Languages
- English
- Profile status
- Editorially documented
Profile at a glance
- Profession
- Real estate agent
- Focus
- Not stated
- Location
- Manchester
- Languages
- English
- Online consulting
- Not stated
- Data as of
- 04/10/2026
- Google data checked
- 04/10/2026
What to look for in Manchester
With agents in Manchester, look for local knowledge of the neighbourhood, a transparent valuation and a clear contract. In Germany a licence under § 34c Trade Regulation Act is mandatory.
Editorial note for orientation – not legal or investment advice.
How the first contact works
- 1
Describe your goal: selling, letting or buying, property type and timeframe.
- 2
The office replies with questions and a proposed appointment.
- 3
Viewing or valuation appointment on site.
- 4
Agree the agency contract and commission in writing before instructing.
Common questions before you enquire
Who pays the commission on a purchase in Germany?
When flats and single-family houses are sold to consumers, the commission is generally split equally (§ 656c German Civil Code). The contract must be in text form.
Which documents should I prepare?
Land register extract, floor plans, floor area calculation, energy certificate and, for flats, the declaration of division and recent owners' meeting minutes.
Is the first estimate free?
Many agents offer a non-binding initial estimate. Ask beforehand whether any costs apply.
Key local offices in Manchester
- HM Land Registry (England and Wales)
Land register, actual sale prices (Price Paid Data)
- Find a court or tribunal
Identify the competent court
Links to official websites; details may change.
Market data for Manchester
We do not publish our own price figures. Current prices, rents and land values come from the official sources below.
Guides on this topic
Selling property in Germany: step by step
From valuation to the notary appointment – what happens when you sell a flat or house.
Choosing the right estate agent
How to recognise qualifications, market knowledge and a fair agency agreement.
Agent's commission: who pays what?
The rules for buying and renting in Germany in brief.
Profile summary
Express Estate Agency at a glance
Express Estate Agency is an estate agent associated with Manchester. The supplied website focuses on residential property sales and an online process for requesting a cash offer for a home. The company describes its approach as combining property professionals with technology. The customer accounts provided cover both house sales and property purchases through the agency.
The online process begins with an address entry. It then requests contact details and information about the reason for selling, the preferred timescale, the property's condition and the owner's estimated value. Existing mortgage borrowing and the amount needed for a short-notice sale are also covered in the form. According to the website, a consultant will contact the applicant to provide a cash offer. The extract does not identify the buyer or explain the applicable conditions.
The supplied Google data shows a rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 3,520 reviews. The selected reviews describe differing experiences of communication and support during a sale. No information is provided about the founding year, team size, fees or memberships.
Automatically summarised from the company's publicly available information, as of 04/10/2026. Not individually verified by the editors. Sources: expressestateagency.co.uk
Services according to the company
- Residential property sales agency services
- Online requests for a cash offer on a residential property
- Digital collection of property details and selling requirements
- Consultant contact to provide a cash offer
- Communication and support during the sales process, as described in customer accounts
Editorial context
Working with a provider in Manchester – what matters
Anyone appointing an estate agent to sell a property in Manchester should first clarify the proposed sales route. For Express Estate Agency, the supplied material documents both experiences of property transactions through the agency and an online process for requesting a cash offer. Owners should therefore distinguish between an instruction to market a property and a specific purchase offer. Requesting an offer should not be treated as securing a completed sale.
Before appointing an agent, it is sensible to request written details of fees, contract duration, cancellation arrangements and the scope of support. For a cash offer, owners should also clarify the buyer's identity, any conditions and the basis of the proposed price. An independent assessment or comparison with similar properties can help put the price and preferred timescale into perspective. The selling timescales selectable in the online form do not, by themselves, constitute a commitment to complete within those periods.
Practical considerations include named contacts, agreed updates and clear arrangements for viewings. The supplied reviews describe differing experiences of availability and coordination in particular. Prospective clients should ask who organises viewings, how interested buyers are supported and what assistance is available through to completion. Changes to the asking price should also be expressly agreed and documented. These are general selection criteria, not a legal assessment of the provider or any individual contract.
Editorial context based on documented profile details, as of 04/10/2026. General information, not legal or investment advice.
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Source: Google, as of 04/10/2026
Questions & answers
How can I request a cash offer from Express Estate Agency?
The website provides an online process beginning with an address entry. It then asks for contact details and further information about the property and selling circumstances. According to the website, a consultant will subsequently contact the applicant to provide a cash offer.
What information does the online form request?
The form asks about the reason for selling, preferred timescale, property condition and estimated value. Further questions cover existing mortgage borrowing, outstanding secured loans and the amount needed for a short-notice sale. The process also includes mobile number verification.
Is a sale within one to two weeks guaranteed?
No such guarantee is established by the supplied website extract. One to two weeks appears only as a selectable preferred selling timescale. Prospective clients should request a specific timeline directly through the contact form.
What fees and contract terms apply?
The supplied sources do not provide reliable details of fees, contract duration or cancellation terms. These points should be requested directly through the contact form before appointing the agency.
Does Express Estate Agency conduct viewings?
The website extract does not define a binding scope of viewing services. One review reports arranged viewings, while another describes proposed third-party viewing support that did not materialise. The specific arrangements and any costs should be clarified directly through the contact form.
Experiences & reviews
Experiences and reviews of Express Estate Agency
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Reviews on our site
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Google reviews of the company
4.2out of 5 on Google · 3520 reviews
For these 3520 reviews Google only publishes the overall score and count, no breakdown by stars and at most 5 individual review texts. A star distribution could therefore not be substantiated. As of 04/10/2026.
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Critical voices
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Selected reviews on Google
The supplied Google data reports 4.2 out of 5 from 3,520 reviews. The selection provided is not a comprehensive analysis of all reviews. Recurring positive themes include personal support from individual staff members, helpful answers and regular updates. Some reviewers also report a quick sale or arranged viewings. Critical accounts focus particularly on general availability and communication with sellers and prospective buyers. Even one positive review distinguishes between accessible individual contacts and difficulty reaching the Manchester office. Other individual complaints concern missed viewings, viewing support that did not materialise, insufficient assistance on completion day and a price reduction that the reviewer says was not authorised. These accounts reflect individual experiences and allegations rather than independently verified findings.
We engaged Express for the sale of our house June 2026 based on a previous purchase we'd made via them. And happy we did. The agents are switched on, responsive and supportive. Particularly we had good relationships with Georgia Corrigan and James Latham. We had a very speedy sale, and were delighted with the whole process. Georgia called us and kept us up to date and conveyed messaging professionally and efficiently. We would not hesitate to recommend Express, based on excellent customer experiences. Well done all.
Started off well talking the talk, it became quickly apparent that they can't live up to all they say. 1. Vetting buyers so you won't have any no shows. Not only did we have plenty of no shows but Express were often completely unavailable to provide clarification if anyone was coming, despite claiming to have a 24/7 enquiry line. 2. Initially said they could provide a viewing service through a 3rd party. This never materialised despite repeated requests until I told them we were removing our property from the market. 3. And by far the worst point. We had multiple prospective buyers let us know how poor the communication had been with one giving up entirely and having to post us a letter. 4. I don't believe in coincidences, but some how they found us an offer the same day I told them I was removing my property from their service. 5. Provided no help to ensure completion day went smoothly
I once left a review to this agent with one star but I had remove as I was promised from their one representative to cancel their contract after almost 3 months wasted to find me a buyer when they didn’t and after their big talking and promises to sell my flat in west London in heart of Ealing they failed and fact was empty for months hoping for them to find me a buyer after finally agreeing to let me go and find local agents at that time surprisingly found me one buyer thats after knocking the price of 3 bedrooms apartment in immaculate condition for £450k from £500k without my permission yes i did struggle to sell for £500k but I did mention that we drop it £480k then just at that time I was looking at London estate agents they got me one interested buyer when i wasn’t aware of that huge reduction £50k they offered £455k I agreed to it and I regret it since then as there’s nothing for
Matthew bayliss has been amazing throughout our house sale. He says he will contact us at a certain time and he always has , He is very polite and trustworthy He has always answered questions / querry when needed. We are very happy with all the help and advice matthew bayliss has given us. Also express house agency have been amazing at getting people through the door. We have rwccomended them to lots of people so far and always sill. We thank them for there expertise and great sales. Thank you
Elliott has been amazing, which is thankful after he gave me his direct number, as ringing the Manchester Office number never gets answered!! On Friday 10th July I had MANY failed attempts to reach anyone between 10am and 1pm Also when Elliot is at lunch then Ryan takes messages or actually answers my queries… Well done Elliot and Ryan (just a shame that Ryan is a Man City supporter 🙈)
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Services in this field explained
A valuation estimates the price a property can achieve on the market, based on location, condition, size, fittings and comparable sales.
What does a valuation cost? Many agents offer an initial estimate free of charge. A formal market value report by a certified surveyor is paid; the fee depends on the property and effort.
When you sell, an agent handles valuation, exposé, viewings, negotiation and the notary appointment.
Who pays the agent's commission? When flats and single-family houses are sold to consumers, the commission is generally split between seller and buyer (§ 656c German Civil Code).
When letting, an agent takes care of listing, viewings, tenant selection and the tenancy agreement.
Who pays the agent when letting? Since 2015 the “orderer pays” principle applies to residential lettings: usually the landlord pays when they hired the agent.
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