Ian Bates, Personal Estate Agent, Covering London and Surrounding Areas

Ian Bates, Personal Estate Agent, Covering London and Surrounding Areas My journey in real estate is driven by a deep love for property and a genuine enjoyment of meeting new people.

With over a decade in the industry, I’ve developed a reputation for a service-focused approach and an honest, transparent philosophy. I’m Ian, and I’m thrilled to share my passion for property with you. My journey in real estate is driven by a deep love for property, a genuine enjoyment of meeting people, and a unique twist—I relish the thrill of riding my motorcycle across London, experiencing ev

ery corner of this vibrant city. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or let a property, my commitment is to provide a hands-off experience where you can trust that your best interests are always at heart. If for any reason I’m not the right fit for your needs, I’ll gladly connect you with someone who is. As a proud member of ARLA Propertymark, I adhere to the highest industry standards and practices. My vision for the business is not only to deliver exceptional results but also to demonstrate new, innovative ways of working that make the process enjoyable and rewarding. My goal is to create a balanced life while continually exceeding client expectations. I invite you to explore how I can assist you in achieving your property goals. Feel free to get in touch for a friendly chat about your needs—I’m here to make the journey smooth, insightful, and, above all, enjoyable. Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

Everyone’s talking about luck today… 🍀But when it comes to property, most people are just sitting there hoping things fa...
17/03/2026

Everyone’s talking about luck today… 🍀

But when it comes to property, most people are just sitting there hoping things fall into place.

The right buyer.
The right tenant.
The right offer.

Truth is… that rarely happens by chance.

The “lucky” ones usually just have:
✔️ the right advice
✔️ the right strategy
✔️ the right person behind them

So if this post has landed in front of you today…

Maybe that’s your bit of luck.

If you’re thinking of letting or selling, I’m always happy to have a chat.

Something slightly unusual happened this week.I had multiple landlords get in touch after being recommended by… other es...
10/03/2026

Something slightly unusual happened this week.

I had multiple landlords get in touch after being recommended by… other estate agents.

Not friends.
Not past clients.

Other agents.

Which made me laugh a bit, because if you know this industry, that’s not exactly normal.
But the more I thought about it, the more it made sense.

Most estate agents don’t actually enjoy lettings.
Sales is the shiny part of the job.
Big deals. Big commissions.

But Lettings?
Regulations.
Boilers breaking.
Tenants locking themselves out.
And honestly… I love it.

Because when it’s done properly, lettings is just service.
Showing up when something goes wrong.
Solving problems quickly.
Looking after someone’s property like it actually matters.

I only manage around 40 properties across London, so every one gets proper attention.

And the reason I can work this way is the model I work in now.

Before eXp, running your own agency meant huge overheads.
CRMs.
Rightmove.
Zoopla.
Goodlord.
OnTheMarket.

Which usually pushes agents toward volume instead of service.
At eXp my entire business cost is £210 a month.

So I don’t need hundreds of properties or constant deals just to keep the lights on.

I can focus on doing the job properly.

Maybe that’s why other agents are starting to send landlords my way.

But it also made me think…

Do you actually enjoy lettings, or is it something your office just tolerates?

And if you’re an agent who believes lettings should be about service, not just volume…
we should probably talk.

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