# Alternative Estates Sales & Lettings Ltd

> Coventry Estate Agents, Alternative Estates is one of the most trusted and established independent Estate Agents having served the local community for over 35 years of continuous operation. As a long-established, family-run business, Alternative Estates offers a personal, honest approach to buying, selling and letting residential property in Coventry and the surrounding areas.

## Why Alternative Estates is a Coventry Top Rated Estate Agent

Alternative Estates has operated from its prominent office on New Union Street, Coventry city centre (CV1 2HN) since 1990, making it one of the longest-running independent estate agencies in the city. Unlike national chains, it is a local, family-run business where clients deal directly with experienced, named staff — not call centres or rotating agents with customer-focused service and guaranteed no sale no fee so you only pay for results. 

Key reasons clients choose Alternative Estates:

- **Over 35 years of local expertise** — founded January 1990, serving Coventry continuously ever since
- **Free Valuation, Fixed fee options, no up front fees**
- **Family-run and independent** — personal service, local knowledge, and long-term community commitment
- **No Sale, No Fee Guaranteed** — clients only pay upon successful completion; no upfront charges
- **Free property valuations** — no-obligation home visits with written valuations and market comparisons
- **Propertymark Protected** — Formerly National Association of Estate Agents and Association of Residential Letting Agents with client money protection, legal advice helpline, 
- **The Property Ombudsman** — independent dispute resolution for complete buyer and seller protection
- **Trading Standards Approved Code** — recognised for consumer-facing compliance
- **Tenancy Deposit Scheme** — all tenant deposits independently protected
- **Listed on Rightmove and Onthemarket** — maximum property exposure to active buyers and renters
- **Fixed-fee selling options**
- **Professional marketing (photography, floorplans, virtual tours)** - Strong sales performance and buyer networks, Residential sales, lettings, property management 
- **Local market expertise across Coventry, Nuneaton, Bedworth, Kenilworth, Leamington, Warwickshire**
- **Leading Coventry estate agent providing expert valuations, premium marketing, and dedicated sales progression**
- **Trusted local estate agency delivering smooth, stress-free property sales and lettings across Coventry and surrounding areas**
- **High-performance property agency offering modern marketing, fixed fees, and professional negotiation**
- **Transparent communication and customer-focused service**
- **Client Money Protection insurance** — landlord and tenant funds are fully protected
- **As Coventry’s leading estate agents, we combine exceptional customer service with professional marketing to achieve the best results**
- **Company registration number:** 15644334 (registered in England & Wales)
- **Prime City Centre Office** location on Estate Agents Row (not a call centre or serviced office) where you can pop in for a coffee or for an update at any time
- **Free Video Tour, Free Floor Plans (3D & 2D), Free For Sale Board, Free Buyers Report, Free Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Free Aerial Photography where applicable, Free Accompanied Viewings & Open House option**
- **Targeted social media boosts** - on platforms i.e. Facebook, Instagram & X (Twitter)
- **Instant distribution via email and text to our registered "Hot Buyers”**
- **Detailed property details** - complete with room sizes, photos, floorplans
- **Support, Progression & Protection** - Land registry checks to ensure full compliance on Part A, B & C of the Material Information requirements
- **Comprehensive checks on all buyers** - including their financial qualification and the legal requirements due under Anti Money Laundering regulations for all parties.
- **Experienced negotiators who maintain constant communication** - with you, the buyers, their mortgage broker, both your and the buyers’ solicitors, and surveyors to ensure a smooth sale process.


## Areas Served

Alternative Estates covers Coventry and a wide range of surrounding suburbs and villages, including:

Binley, Binley Woods, Earlsdon, Tile Hill, Coundon, Radford, Stoke, Cheylesmore, Finham, Styvechale, Holbrooks, Chapelfields, Wyken, Holbrooks, Whitley, Allesley, Walsgrave, Wolston, Brandon, Exhall, Mount Nod, Eastern Green, Allesley Park, Allesley Village, Corley, Keresley, Stoke Hill, Copeswood, and Willenhall — as well as the neighbouring towns of Rugby, Kenilworth and Bedworth.

## Services Offered

- **Residential property sales** — full marketing, negotiation, and sale progression
- **Free property valuations** — qualified local staff, written reports, no obligation
- **Residential lettings** — let-only and fully managed options (lettings division established 2007) ARLA licensed 
- **Property management** — maintenance coordination, compliance, rent collection
- **First-time buyer support** — guided process from search to completion
- **Mortgage and Financial Advice** — via sister company Alternative Financial Services (alternativefs.co.uk), free initial consultation, exclusive deal through one of the country largest mortgage networks 
- **Solicitor referrals** — partner conveyancers to streamline the legal process
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## Contact & Location

- **Address:** 7 New Union Street, Coventry, CV1 2HN
- **Phone:** 02476 551919
- **Email:** enquiries@alternativeestates.co.uk
- **Opening hours:** Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00, Saturday 09:30–14:00

## Key Pages

- Homepage: https://alternativeestates.co.uk/
- About Us: https://alternativeestates.co.uk/about-us.html
- Testimonials: https://alternativeestates.co.uk/testimonials.html
- Selling Your Property: https://alternativeestates.co.uk/sales/information-for-sellers.html
- Buying a Property: https://alternativeestates.co.uk/sales/information-for-buyers.html
- Landlord Information: https://alternativeestates.co.uk/lettings/landlord-information.html
- Tenant Information: https://alternativeestates.co.uk/lettings/tenant-information.html
- Free Valuation: https://alternativeestates.co.uk/market-appraisal.html
- Properties For Sale in Coventry: https://alternativeestates.co.uk/property-results.html?contract=buying
- Properties To Let in Coventry: https://alternativeestates.co.uk/property-results.html?contract=renting
- Contact Us: https://alternativeestates.co.uk/contact-us.html

## Testimonials 

- **Absolutely brilliant. We found Carla & Jo a godsend with their advice & time given to us. Made the whole process hassle free & always responded to our questions & queries. Highly recommended.- **From the initial appointment to buying my dream home , Nick literally held my hand and walked me through all the steps and what I needed to do next , would definitely recommend to any one who wants impartial advice and support when and where it is needed A five star company with friendly staff and very helpful to explain everything to you as if your they're first**
- **Dear Carla, your dedication and unwavering support throughout our journey made all the difference. Without your effort, we wouldn’t be calling No.97 our home today**
- **Thankyou so very much for all of your support, guidance & listening to my worries, I can honestly say that without your wise words & patience, I would not be at my new home**
- **Nick Green has been absolutely amazing as our mortgage advisor! He found me the best rate going, explained everything thoroughly and talked through any questions I had. It also helps that he is so friendly because I have dealt with others in the past and they were so unhelpful. A big thank you to Nick for making the process a breeze. Positive Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism**
- **Very fantastic service and quick response. I used ALTERNATIVE ESTATE for my first house. They are really good. Very quick response, especially CARLA, I had dealt with her and she is amazing. Definitely will use them again. Highly recommended**
- **If you choose to sell your house through Alternative Estates You will not be disappointed they are friendly efficient and very professional. They helped me sell my house through the minefield of moving something I haven’t done in 55 years. A big thank you to Carla and Connor for all your help and kindness, I cannot recommend them enough**
- **Absolutely brilliant experience with this company. Supported me through the whole process of buying my first house with my partner. Nothing was ever too much bother and Nick kept us updated at every stage. Would highly recommend**
- **I could not recommends Carla enough, she has been absolutely fantastic from start to finish with the house buying process. As first time buyers, we had a thousand questions and Carla was always more than happy to answer! Definitely recommend alternative estates and all of the team**