Michael is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with over 25 years experience of selling properties in Redditch and Bromsgrove where he has worked for both corporate and Independent Estate Agents.

Michael follows the “small is beautiful” maximum, though this should not be confused with them adopting an “old fashioned” approach to business. He continues to invest in the latest computerbased technology, software and training. His distinctive For Sale Boards are regarded as some of the most eye catching in the area and his Press Advertising and Website generate a high level of enquiries. A sophisticated database management system is also used to search and match prospective buyers with sellers.

It is an acknowledged fact that one of the most important and stressful undertakings that most people make in their lifetime is the selling of their property. Often the family home is the most significant asset and selecting the right Estate Agent is essential to a successful outcome. Michael and his sales team look after their clients in the same way that they would hope to be looked after themselves. They believe their blend of local knowledge coupled with experience, attention to detail and a determination to offer the best possible customer service and best value sets them apart from their competitors, a fact clearly demonstrated by the many testimonials they receive.

Michael Pretty Property Auctions
For property sales not ideally suited to the conventional process of marketing such as a house in need of modernisation, a barn considered suitable for conversion, a building plot, cottage, pony paddock or land we can now sell them “under the hammer” through our experienced Auctioneer Ian Matthews FRICS Chartered Surveyor.

Surveys and Valuations
Michael Pretty Estate Agents can arrange RICS Home Buyers’ Surveys and Valuations and undertake mortgage, probate and insurance valuations.  

Residential Lettings
Our service will include the marketing and letting of residential properties in Alvechurch and surrounding areas on a “tenant find only basis” and for those Landlords requiring a full management service this can be arranged through Tyrrell Residential Lettings a dedicated well established Letting and Management Agency with offices in Redditch and West Heath.

Mortgage Advice
We are able to offer independent mortgage advice.

The Old Forge is prominently located in The Square, Alvechurch. It was originally the village Blacksmith’s shop and is now  sympathetically refurbished to provide an impressive showroom from which to market your home. Car parking is available right opposite.

From this superb location, Michael Pretty successfully markets Alvechurch, Bromsgrove and Redditch properties and those in nearby villages. Through his association with David Tyrrell, FRICS, Chartered Surveyor he has a display of all his Redditch properties at Tyrrell Residential Lettings located through “Smallwood’s Arch” at 11a Church Green, East Redditch (On the walkway through to Redditch College, opposite Mercer’s Hair Salon).

Advertisments are frequent, well designed and easily read with interior photographs where appropriate and wherever possible we will arrange an editorial feature. Your property - including full sales particulars and photographs will also be included on our website and Rightmove the UK’s number one property website to give you the widest possible coverage. 

Our sales particulars contain a detailed description with colour photographs and are professionally printed. This includes interior, garden photographs and floorplans as required.

Michael Pretty’s boards include his website address and are distinctive and eye catching and wherever possible sited in prominent positions.

All viewings are by prior appointment and an accompanied viewing service is available if required. Michael Pretty Estate Agents will follow up all viewings and report back with the comments made by interested parties.

Once a sale is agreed, Michael Pretty Estate Agents will closely monitor the sale up to exchange of contracts, keeping in touch with your purchaser, both party’s solicitors and advise on matters which may arise as a result of surveys, making your move as stress free as possible. On completion day, Michael Pretty Estate Agents are happy to release keys after the solicitors have confirmed receipt of completion monies.