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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rented a flat through BB&J and was dealing with Katie Poxon who's been a massive help before, during and after. Would definitely recommend as she made it all so easy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have used BBJ on three occasions over the past few years to manage the sale of various properties. The whole experience from start to finish has been handled impeccably on their behalf. All staff ar... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We currently use BBJ for our property rentals. The have outstanding service and always give their best. We have been super impressed with their deducated staff who really go the extra mile. The offic... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From valuation to marketing took only a few days and the house sold within 24 hours. When it later fell through due to buyer’s serious illness and it had to go back on the market it again all happened... See more

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Boxall Brown & Jones are a leading independent firm of highly qualified chartered valuation surveyors and estate agents operating throughout Derbyshire with offices in Derby City Centre, Allestree & Belper.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have recently sold our house through…

We have recently sold our house through Boxall Brown and Jones and have had excellent service, Tracey our negotiator was excellent and kept in regular contact with us during the whole process

25 July 2025
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So pleased you were happy with the service. We really appreciate the review. Chris Birds - Partner

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have recently sold a property…

We have recently sold a property through Boxall Brown & Jones and they were brilliant! Cannot recommend them enough. We were kept up to date with everything and the sale progressed so quickly. The team were great, especially Tracey, Dawn and Jo. Thank you!!

Rob & Jo

23 May 2025
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Thanks so much for the very positive review. We really appreciate the feedback. C. Birds - Partner

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently moved to a rented property…

I recently moved to a rented property using this estate agent. I am very happy with the service emails and phone calls always got back to me quickly and with relevant information. They were very helpful and understanding. I’m very happy with the service.

16 April 2025
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That’s great to hear. Thanks for your very positive review of our business which we really appreciate. Chris Birds - Partner

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot recommend the Belper office…

I cannot recommend the Belper office enough!
I first visited looking to rent as I was new to the area. They were extremely helpful & I ended up buying the property they thought would suit me!
Throughout the buying process they were always there for support and provided great communication between myself and the seller.
Thank you so much for helping me move to Belper. x

16 September 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really thrilled with my experiences at…

Really thrilled with my experiences at BB&J. They’ve let my house for me and found a great tenant for the property. Guided me through the whole process, and I’d definitely recommend them to anyone.

1 October 2024
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Great to hear. Thanks for your very positive feedback

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company

Found them to be fair, helpful and friendly. A great company to deal with.

24 September 2024
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Thanks for the positive feedback. Much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sale of leasehold property. Fantastic support!

I would like to thank the entire team for the tireless efforts in getting my property (leasehold apartment) sold and finally over the line. It’s been a long road, much longer than expected, driven by several factors. The excellent and professional support from the entire BBJ team has been nothing short of brilliant from day one.

Living away from the UK made it more challenging and thanks to the knowledge, professionalism and flexibility of the BBJ team, everything was made possible.

Excellent service and highly recommended!

23 August 2024
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Thanks so much for the excellent review of Boxall Brown & Jones. We really appreciate the positive feedback and I know that my colleague Tracey worked hard on your behalf to bring the sale to a conclusion. Best wishes for the future. Chris Birds - Partner

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent company

Excellent company, very helpful. I booked a viewing, a member of the team was there to great me and answer my questions, would highly recommend

19 August 2024
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Thanks for your excellent review. We really appreciate the feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT BOOK VIEWINGS WITH THIS COMPANY

Recently we had a viewing with this company arranged at the specific location and time. No one turned up to do the viewing we waited outside the apartment for 40 minutes. DONT book viewings with this company as they’re unserious and unprofessional. We drove from Leicester to Derby for this viewing and no one from their company was answering the phone or emails. VERY DISAPPOINTING.

17 August 2024
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Reply from Boxall Brown & Jones

I am so sorry to read the comments you have made in your review.

I can completely understand your frustration and am so sorry that your experience with our business was negative.

We did attend he property on that day and time to show another viewer around and that viewing was completed successfully. Our accompanied viewer was in attendance and was expecting you and so it is so unfortunate that you missed one another.

C. Birds-Partner


Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID!

We have recently had the misfortune of dealing with Boxall Brown and Jones as the letting agent for a rented property.Whilst renting, any issues were eventually addressed however the real problems began when we left. In summary a totally unfounded and extortionate claim was made for cleaning (carried out by their own company) which we have only recently following an independent finding in our favour resolved.
Utilising our own experience I would strongly advise anyone having the misfortune to rent from this company to avoid the trap of trusting what they say and make notes of every interaction including the taking of photographs when leaving the property!! I'm afraid in our innocense we did neither leading to months of stress and uncertainty!In summary AVOID wherever possible.

28 December 2023
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Reply from Boxall Brown & Jones

I am so sorry to read the comments you have made in your review.

When a tenancy comes to a close, it is the landlord who decides if a deposit should be released and we act upon their instructions. For clarity, we do not have a cleaning company and as I am sure you can appreciate, it is much easier for us when their is no dispute so that everyone can receive the money back without question. It is a lot less work for us!

In cases like this, when the landlord and tenant disagree on the return of the deposit, the independent redress schemes (TDS) make the final decision and I am pleased that they were able to resolve the dispute in this case.

Boxall Brown & Jones have for 35 years been one of Derbys leading Estate Agents and I am pleased to say that both tenants and landlords rarely have cause for complaint.

Chris Birds - Partner

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Over & Above- Thank you so much!

Katie really went over and above when our initial hopes didn’t go to plan-even sometimes settling our concerns out of office hours.

Boxall Brown look after the tenant as much as the landlady/landlord. It’s really refreshing to deal with an estate agency that is so respectful and really cares. We can’t thank you all & Katie enough for your help.

25 April 2024
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So pleased to read such a great review. Thanks so much for the positive feedback. Chris Birds - Partner

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jo and all the team at the Belper…

Jo and all the team at the Belper branch have been absolutely exceptional, from the first meeting, all the way through until completion, they have always kept me informed, going above and beyond.
Due to an unexpected water leak, Jo was there to support and offer advice on how to make the property the best it could be and in the process managed to secure the full asking price for the property. Highly recommended.

22 March 2024
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Thanks so much for your brilliant review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on the service you received. Best wishes. Chris Birds - Partner

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and communication around…

Great service and communication around a tricky sale following probate. The team were very helpful and supportive in the circumstances. Would recommend.

14 March 2024
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Thanks for the lovely review of our business. We really appreciate it. Chris Birds - Partner

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy ex tenant

Dear Team Boxall, Brown and Jones.

As a previous tenant I was very satisfied with the services I received. I found you all as a whole approachable, polite and considerate.

You were always very prompt and efficient when issues were reported to getting them resolved as quickly as possible.

It was truly a shame to leave the property I rented through yourselves due to needing a larger property. Hoping that the new letting agents can supply the same high standard as you always did.

12 February 2024
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Reply from Boxall Brown & Jones

Hi. Many thanks for your lovely comments and for taking such good care of the property.
C Birds-Partner

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Unprofessional and Unfair Practices by Boxall Brown & Jones - Avoid at All Costs

My experience with Boxall Brown & Jones, particularly with property manager Hannah Teece, was extremely disappointing and frustrating. Throughout my tenancy, I encountered numerous issues with the agency’s management and handling of property matters.

First and foremost, there was a blatant disregard for accurate record-keeping regarding my tenancy start date, which led to misunderstandings and disputes regarding property condition and cleaning charges.

Additionally, Hannah Teece and the agency demonstrated unprofessional behavior and a lack of transparency in their communication. Despite providing thorough evidence to support my case, they continued to insist on unfounded charges and made personal attacks regarding my care for my pets, which was deeply hurtful and unjustified.

However, I am relieved to say that justice prevailed in the end. Thanks to the fair and unbiased adjudication process, the ruling turned in my favor, highlighting the agency’s and Hannah Teece’s unjust practices.

I strongly advise anyone considering renting from Boxall Brown & Jones to proceed with caution, particularly when dealing with Hannah Teece. Their unprofessionalism, lack of transparency, and unfair practices make them a risky choice for tenants. I hope my review serves as a warning to others, and I urge you to explore alternative options for your housing needs.

31 January 2024
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Reply from Boxall Brown & Jones

Thank you for taking the time to review our business. I am sorry hear to hear of your experience with Boxall Brown & Jones and I have taken time to investigate the matter.

We work hard to proactively manage all the properties within our large portfolio to make sure that they are well treated by tenants. We are continually praised by landlords and tenants alike, for the service we provide and the comments you make are therefore extremely unusual.

If at the end of the tenancy there is a dispute that cannot be easily resolved, the dispute is referred to the Tenancy Deposit Scheme for adjudication. The Tenancy Deposit Scheme are there to fully protect both the landlord and tenant, which is entirely fair and appropriate.

It is the landlord who ultimately decides on the return of any deposit and we simply act upon their instructions in cases like this. It would be unprofessional for me to go into the specific facts in this matter, but we fully accept the decision made by the TDS in this case.

Hannah Teece is a highly regarded and much-loved member of our lettings department at Boxall Brown & Jones . If you look over our reviews, you will see glowing references about her professional, friendly service and she remains a highly valued member of the team.

With best wishes for the future.

Chris Birds – Partner

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Derby branch… don’t expect your deposit back.

They just turn up for house inspections unexpectedly and only communicate though email. Their customer service towards tenants in my experience was terrible and they only look out for their landlords. I never received my deposit back and am currently going through a process to try and claim it back however Boxal haven’t helped me at all. Infact quite the opposite. I’m only referring to the Derby branch and Tom halloran especially, never did his job adequately. I left the flat is a better condition than I received it in and spent a lot of money bringing the flat to an expectable living condition(carpets, painting and de-moulding). I disposed of my old fridge and made every effort to be a good tenant. I would not recommend them at all.

1 September 2023
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Reply from Boxall Brown & Jones

I am so sorry that you have been unable to write a positive review of our business. We take criticism very seriously and I have taken the time to look into this matter.

We look after a very large portfolio of property and find that email is the preferred method of communication for the vast majority of our tenants. At no point did you tell us that this was any issue for you.

In respect of the deposit, it is the landlord who decides on the return of any deposit and we simply act upon their instructions. In this case, our instructions were to make a claim against the deposit and as you disagreed, the matter has been referred to the independent redress scheme (TDS) who will evaluate the evidence on both sides before making a decision.

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme always intervene in such a dispute, to protect both the landlord and tenant, which is entirely fair and appropriate.

Tom is a dedicated member of the Lettings team and is regularly praised by both landlords and tenants for the diligent service he provides.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No problems at all

No problems at all, Claire Taylor looked after the buying process and kept me informed all the way through ensuring good communication at all times

4 November 2023
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Thanks for this amazing review. We really appreciate it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent & professional

Excellent, professional and friendly service from the Boxall Brown & Jones team, they were very thorough and made the whole process of selling, straight forward and seamless from start to finish. I would highly recommend.

15 September 2023
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Reply from Boxall Brown & Jones

We are so pleased that you have been happy with the service. Thanks for the superb review

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