A family run estate agents and Chartered Surveyors, of three generations, founded in 1937. Conveniently situated on the border of Quinton, Halesowen &amp; 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. Our background 
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&#39;s consultant. In September 2007 Gordon Tibbetts FARLA was appointed director, with Martin&#39;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&#39;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 &amp;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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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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Useful information for tenants Being a regulated firm of estate agents, this means that we abide by the accounting rules and Codes of Conduct set out by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and ARLA Propertymark (the Association of Residential Lettings Agents). Both of these professional bodies are dedicated to promoting the highest industry standards, which Scriven &amp; Co endeavour to adhere to.The Lettings and management team comprise a group of professional, experienced and friendly staff, who are all dedicated to ensuring that each letting goes as smoothly as possible. As Scriven &amp; Co. MANAGE all residential properties that we let, from the moment any tenancy starts, you will continue to communicate directly with Scriven &amp; Co., in relation to all tenancy queries, property matters, and maintenance requests.Whilst you might have heard that some letting agents only act in the interests of the landlord, we care about all tenants in the properties that we manage. Often, by simply just taking the time to listen and communicate, we find that tenants are happier and want to stay in their home for longer which helps us get to know you and helps us assist wherever possible in improving and maintaining the property. When dealing with any tenancy query or property matter, you will find that we act in a way which is both fair and reasonable, something which we also expect from all parties. For your peace of mind, unless an emergency occurs, or there is a statutory obligation for us to do so, no one will ever enter your property without your prior consent and/or prior written notice.We are regularly praised by tenants relative to the professional way tenancy matters are dealt with. When it is time to move on, many tenants return to us to rent again.   How much money will a tenant usually pay up front? 1. A Holding Deposit equivalent to 1 week’s rent.2. A Tenancy deposit equivalent to 5 weeks’ rent which will be registered with the TDS (The Dispute Service) where it remains protected in accordance with this government approved scheme.3. First rent payment of one month’s rent in advance (less value of holding deposit). This can vary slightly dependent upon the day of the month when the tenancy starts. We are happy to expand on this. Additional costs In addition to the &#34;up-front&#34; charges, there may be also be some charges during the course of any tenancy which we confirm as follows: -a) Alterations or changes to the tenancy agreement when requested by the tenant - £50.00 including VAT.b) Payments associated with early termination of tenancy when requested by the tenant. Where a tenant(s) is no longer able to continue with the tenancy, it maybe that the landlord will allow the tenancy to be ended prematurely, by way of entering into an early termination agreement. The early termination agreement will be agreed in writing and will ensure that the tenant does not incur costs that exceed the loss incurred by the landlord, and also any reasonable costs that Scriven &amp; Co would incur in order to re-let the property (such as referencing and marketing costs).c) A default fee for late payment of rent.d) Costs to replace lost keys/security devices, where required under the tenancy agreement.   PetsSubject to the landlord being in agreement with you keeping a pet at the property, it is likely that any agreement would be subject to the monthly rent being increased by £25.00pcm, and also the tenant being responsible for ensuring that all carpets and flooring coverings are professionally cleaned, prior to the end of the tenancy, and also the tenant being liable to make good any damage.Proof of the professional cleaning would need to be provided in the form of a receipt of invoice. The cleaning must be done by a professional cleaning contractor, and the hiring and use of carpet cleaning equipment is not deemed as sufficient as this does not enable a receipt to be provided confirming what areas have been cleaned and chemicals used etc.

I had valuations by Scriven recently it was very use full and informative, very professional and knowledgeable about market!
Also I sold my property by Scriven 4 years ago they done great job i rally recommend this state Agant.

Very pleased we decided on Scriven & Co to sell my late Mother's house. All the staff were helpful and nothing was too much trouble for them. I have no hesitation in recommending them.

Through and professional. Having used plenty of agents, Scrivens stand far higher in our opinion then any one else. They know there stuff. Have them on your side.

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