Best estate agents for tenants in Smethwick
Eleven Smethwick-area agents compared for tenants looking to rent, scored on review evidence using our methodology. Scores last updated 10 October 2026.
This list looks only at the renting experience: replies, viewings, move-ins and repairs. For agents judged across sales and lettings together, see the overall estate agent ranking. Order here follows the composite score, so agents with fewer reviews sit lower even where their comments are warm.
Every business on this list has review evidence for tenants finding rentals. The full field is ranked in the overall ranking.
Picks are ranked by score and relevance to estate agent, so a lower overall score can rank higher here.
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DPS Sales & Letting Agents Bearwood | 83 | 4.8 (93) | — | Tenants wanting quick updates |
| 2 | Properties Plus UK Ltd | 80 | 4.6 (96) | — | Smooth move-ins and repairs |
| 3 | Ansars Estate Agents | 77 | 4.8 (24) | — | Patient, step-by-step renting |
| 4 | Connells Estate Agents Bearwood | 74 | 4.1 (220) | — | Persistent help on tricky searches |
| 5 | Meridian Estates (West Midlands) Ltd | 74 | 4 (82) | — | Fast repairs, fair treatment |
| 6 | Urban City Estates | 74 | 4.5 (203) | — | Established agent, mixed feedback |
| 7 | Liberty Estate Agents | 67 | 4.2 (120) | — | Quick replies and easy move-in |
| 8 | Regional Homes Ltd | 57 | 3.6 (98) | — | Quick first contact |
| 9 | Brentwood Estates Birmingham Ltd | 56 | 3.5 (11) | — | Tenants who value friendly staff |
| 10 | Paul Estates | 60 | 4 (17) | — | Out-of-hours availability |
| 11 | Gill Estates Ltd | 45 | 2.8 (10) | — | Recent tenant support only |
1. DPS Sales & Letting Agents Bearwood
4.8 (93 reviews)score 83/100

Strong review volume and a 4.8 Google rating from 93 reviews give this Bearwood branch the most solid evidence base for renters. Reviewers mention polite staff, quick replies and help at short notice, including a missed viewing rearranged the same day.
- Quick replies and clear updates
- Polite, professional team
- Helpful at short notice
- Reviewers mention lettings and tenant queries handled well
Services: fast response, first time buyer friendly, commercial property, residential lettings
2. Properties Plus UK Ltd
4.6 (96 reviews)score 80/100

Tenants describe quick answers, fast repairs and move-ins handled smoothly, with homes handed over clean. A 4.6 rating from 96 reviews supports this, though confidence is medium.
- Fast response to tenant requests
- Properties handed over clean
- Proactive maintenance
- Experience with longer-term tenancies
Services: fast response, first time buyer friendly, commercial property, residential lettings
3. Ansars Estate Agents
4.8 (24 reviews)score 77/100

Reviewers describe staff who explain each step and never rush, and tenants say renting went smoothly. The 4.8 rating comes from 24 reviews, so the sample is smaller than the top agents.
- Patient, professional staff
- Clear, steady communication
- Tenants report a smooth rental
- Experience across sales and lettings
Services: fast response, first time buyer friendly, commercial property, residential sales
4. Connells Estate Agents Bearwood
4.1 (220 reviews)score 74/100

With 220 reviews at 4.1, this Bearwood branch has the deepest feedback pool. Reviewers describe staff who stay in touch and keep working through a tenant search with many setbacks.
- Keeps clients updated at each stage
- Patient and persistent on hard lettings
- Friendly, professional manner
- Clear explanations
Services: fast response, first time buyer friendly, commercial property, residential sales
5. Meridian Estates (West Midlands) Ltd
4 (82 reviews)score 74/100

Reviewers consistently say maintenance, from boiler faults to leaks, is sorted within about 48 hours. Long-term tenants report fair treatment and prompt deposit returns, though the 4.0 rating is lower than the leaders.
- 48-hour maintenance turnaround
- Deposit returns processed promptly
- Staff advocate for tenants on rent affordability
- Quick response to queries
Services: fast response, first time buyer friendly, commercial property, new homes
6. Urban City Estates
4.5 (203 reviews)score 74/100

A 4.5 rating from 203 reviews shows a large, active agency, and some reviewers praise polite, helpful staff. Feedback is split, so tenants should read recent reviews before committing.
- Polite, professional staff mentioned
- Large review base
- Regular inspections noted by landlords
- Supportive with first-time purchases
Services: fast response, first time buyer friendly, commercial property, residential sales
7. Liberty Estate Agents
4.2 (120 reviews)score 67/100

Most reviewers report fast replies, a smooth move-in and key handover, and quick fixes to issues. The rating is 4.2 from 120 reviews.
- Replies to emails and calls quickly
- Smooth move-in and key handover
- Quick handling of repairs
- Helpful, respectful staff
Services: fast response, first time buyer friendly, commercial property, residential sales
8. Regional Homes Ltd
3.6 (98 reviews)score 57/100

Reviewers praise rapid response to first enquiries and friendly staff. Confidence is low and the 3.6 rating from 98 reviews reflects a sharp split, so tenants should weigh recent feedback closely.
- Quick response to initial enquiries
- Friendly, professional staff
- Helpful with complicated transactions
Services: fast response, first time buyer friendly, commercial property, new homes
9. Brentwood Estates Birmingham Ltd
3.5 (11 reviews)score 56/100

Reviewers mention friendly, helpful staff and long-standing tenant relationships. Evidence is thin, with only 11 reviews at 3.5, so this is a low-confidence pick.
- Friendly staff mentioned
- Helpful with problems
- Sales, lettings and management services listed
Services: first time buyer friendly, commercial property, residential sales, residential lettings
10. Paul Estates
4 (17 reviews)score 60/100

Long-standing tenants praise staff availability and quick fixes, and the agent is noted as reachable outside office hours. Only 17 reviews back a 4.0 rating, so confidence is low.
- Responsive communication
- Reachable outside office hours
- Quick issue resolution
- Thorough pre-tenancy checks
Services: fast response, first time buyer friendly, commercial property, residential lettings
11. Gill Estates Ltd
2.8 (10 reviews)score 45/100

Recent lettings reviews describe responsive support and well-maintained homes. The 2.8 rating from 10 reviews is a thin, low-confidence base, so check recent feedback first.
- Responsive to tenant requests
- Supportive property management
- Prompt issue resolution
- Well-maintained homes reported recently
Services: first time buyer friendly, commercial property, residential sales, residential lettings
How this ranking was calculated
| Signal | Weight |
|---|---|
| Review sentiment | 28% |
| Google rating | 26% |
| Review volume | 20% |
| Review recency | 13% |
| Profile completeness | 13% |
Ranking data checked 2026-10-10 · Full methodology ›