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Your Trusted Leicester Estate Agents Since 1935
Readings Property Group has been a trusted name in Leicester's property market since 1935, offering comprehensive estate agency services with a heritage of expertise and reliability. Our team provides tailored support for buying, selling, renting, and auctioning residential and commercial properties, alongside RICS-accredited surveys and valuations. We combine traditional values with modern technology to deliver efficient, client-focused solutions, supported by our membership in professional bodies like RICS, NAEA Propertymark, and ARLA.

Our commitment to transparency, ethical standards, and community engagement through partnerships like Charity Link underscores our dedication to excellence. With over 85 years of local market knowledge, we pride ourselves on making property transactions seamless and stress-free for clients across Leicestershire.
Services
Property Sales Property Lettings RICS Surveys Commercial Properties Property Auctions
Details
  • Year established: 1935
Highlights and features
  • We have over 85 years of combined experience in Leicester's property market.
  • Our RICS-accredited surveyors ensure accurate property valuations and assessments.
  • We offer a free online property valuation tool for instant market insights.
  • Our team provides dedicated support for residential and commercial auction services.
  • We are committed to community initiatives through partnerships like Charity Link.
Associations and certifications
  • RICS
  • NAEA Propertymark
  • ARLA
What people say
Efficient service Professional staff Prompt communication Thorough surveys Supportive management
Services
Property Sales
We specialise in residential property sales across Leicester and Leicestershire, leveraging over 85 years of local market expertise. Our team ensures competitive pricing strategies, professional marketing, and transparent communication to achieve swift, profitable sales. Clients benefit from our extensive network and commitment to ethical standards.
Property Lettings
Our lettings service connects landlords with quality tenants while offering tenants access to well-maintained properties. We manage the entire process, from property inspections to tenancy agreements, ensuring compliance with legal standards and fostering long-term landlord-tenant relationships through proactive support.
RICS Surveys
As RICS-accredited surveyors, we provide detailed property surveys, including Level 2 and Level 3 inspections. These assessments highlight structural integrity, potential issues, and valuation insights, empowering buyers and sellers with accurate data to make informed decisions.
Commercial Properties
We offer tailored solutions for commercial property sales and lettings, covering offices, retail spaces, and industrial units. Our experts understand business needs, providing strategic advice on acquisitions, disposals, and market positioning to maximise client returns.
Property Auctions
We host regular property auctions with online streaming, specialising in swift, transparent transactions. Our team guides vendors on pricing strategies and buyers on investment opportunities, ensuring competitive bidding processes and successful outcomes for residential and commercial properties.
People
Will Ravenhill
Managing Director
With 25 years at Readings Property Group, Will Ravenhill leads with extensive local market knowledge. He champions client-focused service and community engagement, driving the company's reputation for reliability and innovation in Leicester's property sector.
James Court
Director of Sales
James Court heads our sales team, combining strategic expertise with a personable approach. He ensures clients receive realistic valuations and tailored marketing strategies, leveraging over two decades of experience in Leicester's competitive property market.
Laura Adamson
Lettings Negotiator
Laura Adamson excels in tenant relations and property management, praised for her professionalism and responsiveness. Her dedication to resolving maintenance issues promptly has earned her consistent positive feedback from landlords and tenants alike.
Sean Rushton
Sales Negotiator
Sean Rushton brings a wealth of experience in residential sales, known for his transparent communication and negotiation skills. He supports clients through complex transactions, ensuring smooth processes from valuation to completion.
Jadine Walbrook
Lettings Agent
Jadine Walbrook is celebrated for her attentive service in lettings, assisting tenants and landlords with clarity and efficiency. Her proactive approach to resolving property issues has made her a trusted figure in Readings' lettings team.
Questions
What services does Readings Property Group offer?
We provide property sales, lettings, RICS surveys, commercial property services, and live-streamed property auctions across Leicester and Leicestershire.
How can I get a free property valuation?
Use our online valuation tool on the website or contact our Leicester office directly for a complimentary assessment by our expert team.
Are your surveyors RICS-accredited?
Yes, our surveyors hold RICS accreditation, ensuring high-standard property inspections and valuations for residential and commercial clients.
Do you handle commercial property transactions?
Yes, we specialise in commercial sales and lettings, including offices, retail spaces, and industrial units throughout the region.
How do your property auctions work?
We host timed online auctions with pre-auction valuations. Buyers can bid live, and successful bids proceed to legally binding contracts with 10% deposits.
What areas do you cover?
Primarily Leicester and Leicestershire, with a focus on residential and commercial properties in both urban and rural locations.
Reviews (25)
Orange Juicr
Jun 17, 2022 Report
Awful, don't respond to emails so no idea if they have received anything. Massive lack of communication. I'm giving up now and trying another agency, but use this feedback and reply to others please. Looking for homes are difficult enough and feeling like you are being ignored while doing so is worse
Honney Saidson
Jun 12, 2022 Report
I've been with Readings Property Group almost 5 years this August. These were the best 5 years of my life. I moved into the property (from my parents house to living alone) and I was a little scared, but Readings helped me transition very well. I was able to call them or email if I had any question (even the small silly little questions) and they got back to me really quickly. All the ladies were very polite and helpful.

If something was wrong I'd report it and the next morning someone would be around to fix it. I had to move out as I now have 2 children and the property was only 1 bedroom. I moved out 4 days ago and I've already received my deposit back. Overall extremely satisfied. Hope to rent from you guys soon x
Sila Boun
Apr 03, 2022 Report
Readings Property Group managed the property I was living for 4 years. They are brilliant in communication and understood all of my needs. Always willing to help with all my queries from sorting out paperwork to resolve any problems. They are trying their best to accommodate any issues as fast as possible, working in full agreement with the owner. I wish I wouldn't have to leave!
Chris Forshaw
Feb 23, 2022 Report
Currently rent a property from them. When ever there is a problem it takes ages to get sorted out. Currently been without electric to cooker for 3 days now. So no way of cooking any food. Can only report stuff online and then takes forever to get resolved. Previous oven the grill broke and was on way out as very old machine. Took 3 months to replace. Had fan fitted for bathroom because of mold took 4 men working on it 7hours to fit a poxy fan and left our bathroom in a state.

On renting the property had to pay off the previous tenants electric debt before being able to be in credit. Absolute joke. How can you report an emergency when no one is there to answer phones at weekends or takes days to even respond.
Aboo Aboobaker
Nov 05, 2021 Report
I was looking for a flat and Jadine (my agent) was extremely kind, supportive, responsive throughout the entire process. A wonderful team.
Aaron Shaw
Oct 25, 2021 Report
Readings arranged the application process and tenancy documents for my new rental agreement and were incredibly helpful. The staff members were always responsive in reasonable time frames and always flexible when arranging viewings. I would highly recommend this agency for anyone who is looking for a new property!
Olla Olla
Aug 29, 2021 Report
I used the services of Readings Property Group back in 2016, I was so impressed by their professionalism, their organisation and their efficient management of the tenancy. I was unlucky to move out from the property and used the services of another lettings agency which made my life like hell! Today I finally signed my tenancy agreement once more with Readings Property Group; already I feel happier; all the procedure moved swimmingly, in a very pleasant, professional and high level of customer service. Jadine Walbrook and her colleagues in Leicester showed understanding, patience, listening skills, politeness. Jadine Walbrook went the extra mile to satisfy my needs and make the tenancy as comfortable as possible for me.

I really appreciate their efforts and the brilliant organisation when it comes to the paperwork and respect of their customers rights. I recommend Readings Property Group to those who are looking for a professional, responsible, respectful and customer centric services.
Anne & Joe Taylor
Aug 05, 2021 Report
Abby and James at Readings were very professional and helpful when we were buying a property. They kept us informed and helped speed up the process so that completion could take place within the timeframes set. They responded to emails and telephone calls quickly and efficiently.
Soames Springthorpe
Jul 17, 2021 Report
Having been treated shoddily and messed about by one Estate Agency, we turned to Sean and Abby at Readings who were fantastic in every department. They excelled at communicating and kept us informed every step of the way through the process of selling a 'difficult' property. Not being resident in the area of the sale we really did require help and advise and Readings certainly delivered all of that and more besides. I have no hesitations in recommending Readings.they achieved the sale for us! :-
Shafik Mandhai
Jun 26, 2021 Report
My experience with Readings has been smooth every step of the way so far; from the initial viewing to the paperwork. Everything required of me was explained clearly and the agents I dealt with were helpful and responsive. I would definitely recommend.
Carole Sneath
Jun 11, 2021 Report
I have been with Readings for many years as they manage a property I rent out. They have always been professional and courteous and knowledgeable. In recent months I have exchanged many conversations and emails with Trina. Nothing is ever too much trouble and I'm always kept in the loop of the latest situation. Her customer service is at the highest level and I always feel that she has my best interest at heart. I would certainly recommend using this company.
Amy Envis
May 19, 2021 Report
It has been a pleasure renting with Readings. We had a flat with them for 7 years, if we ever had any problems (which was very rare) the problem was sorted straight away with good communication and response time. Easy online process of reporting any problems. Yearly inspections. No harassment or constant contact unlike other agencies we have been with. Would definitely recommend.
Scott Jewett
May 06, 2021 Report
Best landlord I've been with. Always responsive. Staff are very polite. No issues at all so far. I even locked myself out of my flat and they came ASAP to let me in. Thank you!
Amy Knott
Mar 06, 2020 Report
Had a really great experience with Readings!! Staff were friendly, helpful and informative. Would 100% recommend them to everyone
Abbey Wright
May 01, 2019 Report
The best estate agent I have ever had by far! From start to finish renting from Readings was very easy and communication was simple and accurate.

Readings called me before they had even put a property that i was interested in came on the rental market which turned out to be the house i lived in for 3 years. I then recommended them to my friends who are now renting that property.
Received my full deposit back quickly and had no issues during this time in regards in inspections.

I only wish i could've used Readings when I bought my first home because compared with Yourmove, Readings were professional, reliable, quick to sort everything and answer any questions. Thanks for restoring my faith in estate agents in the UK!
Sue Wakefield
Feb 07, 2019 Report
Cant say enough about this wonderful professional team especially Sean, Joe n Abbey thank you all for your understanding and help with my Mums sale wishing you and the company every success keep up the good work all
Matt Chadwick
May 13, 2018 Report
I recently purchased a house through Readings Leicester Estate Agents, with Abby being the sales negotiator. The whole process was straightforward and I was kept up to date by email and phone. Highly recommended and would definitely use Readings to sell my house in the future!
Steve Cope
Reading's service was at all times efficient and effective. If a problem arose during the property sale they were on hand to advise and help solve the issue.
Kathryn Reid
The team was courteous, informative, gave clear advice but was always open to my thoughts as the seller. I was kept up to date with developments and always felt Readings was working hard on my behalf.
Jo Rushton
The whole team were fantastic with the sale of my house. They kept me informed from start to finish, and filled me with confidence so I didn't need to worry about anything during what is expected to be a very stressful time. In particular Sean was extremely professional, knowledgeable and an absolute credit to the company. Highly recommend.
Trina Phillips
Readings have been a god send for me. A real hand holding experience and achieved a price well above what I expect. Thank you so much for everything. We will be back again when selling house number 2
Christopher Buckell
Readings took over my management of my property at very short notice, quickly took control of the (stressful and chaotic) situation and got the tenants back on track in no time. I reside abroad, so it's not easy dealing with maintenance issues or day-to-day communications. Trina and her team are always quick to get back to me, send me statements regularly and contact me straight away when there are problems; this gives me great piece of mind.

Most importantly, they look after the tenants. On several occasions they have gone the extra mile by dealing with difficult developers, chasing replacement fixtures and fittings and negotiating with contractors; all for a very reasonable fee. Would highly recommend.
Chris Srawley
First-class professional service from everyone involved with my house sale. The process was protracted due to legal complications and would probably have stalled were it not for the expertise and dedication of the team at Readings. Highly recommended.
Vivienne Cannon
Firstly what a brilliant team and a credit to Readings. I dealt with 5 members of the team,
Trina, in rentals with her excellent knowledge and skills which were very valuable to me when buying/renting/selling, it is not something you do regularly and need this sort of experience.
Joe and Sean in sales for keeping me updated on the sale of our house which was fantastic. And lastly Louise and shaun from the survey dept who organized our home buyer report. This was done quickly and effeciently and there help and advice were brilliant. Many thanks team for helping the sale of our house to go so smoothly.
Emma Cunnington
I lived in one of their properties for three and a half years. Only had a couple of maintenance issues and they were dealt with very quickly, also they were very helpful when sorting out taking someone off of the tenancy. I also got my deposit back at the end of the tenancy with no issues. I would definitely recommend and would still be staying with them now if I could!