A family run estate agents and Chartered Surveyors, of three generations, founded in 1937. Conveniently situated on the border of Quinton, Halesowen & Oldbury, we provide property related services in respect of both residential and commercial property. This include; sales, lettings and management, as well as valuations, different types of surveys, and the sale of land and new home developments.
The company was founded in 1937 by the late A J W Scriven FALPA (Jack Scriven), and soon established itself in the Black Country and the West Midlands. Martin Scriven B.Sc. (val.Est.Man.) FRICS, (son of the Founder) joined the company in 1978, and worked for the firm up until 2020, when at this time he became the firm's consultant. In September 2007 Gordon Tibbetts FARLA was appointed director, with Martin's sons George Scriven AssocRICS FNAEA, and Charles Scriven MRICS ARLA also becoming directors in 2015. Kevin Davis MRICS, Jon Dunbar FARLA, Nicola Stevens ARLA, and Andrew Thomas MAAT are also associates of the company, and work within the Commercial and Surveys, Property Management, and Accounts departments respectively. Irma Deeming is the firm's business manager.
Qualifications and memberships
It is important to be aware that not all Estate Agents are regulated or are members of professional organisations. Engaging such an agent could leave you at risk. As members of the RICS (The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), and the NAEA/ARLA Propertymark (National Association of Estate Agents &The Association of Residential Letting Agents), we are members of the leading professional bodies that set the industry standards, ensure legal compliance, and also guarantee that all client money is protected.
Choosing your Estate Agent
Each of the departments (Residential Sales, Residential lettings, Commercial & Surveys, and Accounts) comprise experienced staff members dedicated to providing the best service as possible. By not mixing each team with other departments, this enables to you have consistent and efficient communication with the same person(s). You will find that all of our staff are very approachable and will always be happy to speak to you.
We pride ourselves on giving a very personal and highly professional service, and we believe that good communication is vital. With over 82 years of selling, letting and managing properties within the local and surrounding areas, and staff living within the areas we operate, Scriven & Co are extremely well equipped with the required experience and local knowledge to be your agent, whether it be to find a suitable tenant, make sure we do the right things to get the best price for your home, or give you the right advice for you to sell your property as quickly as possible.
If you would like to know more about one of our many services please get in touch so that we can arrange for an appointment to come and see you, at a time to suit you. Our free of charge residential property appraisals are no obligation, and we can explain more about our competitive and professional services that are flexible to suit you.
We aim to provide a professional service of the highest standard, with honesty and integrity, at a competitive price.
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