Suite 3, The Mill,
Lodge Lane,
Derby,
DE1 3HB
Monday
9:00 - 17:30
Tuesday
9:00 - 17:30
Wednesday
9:00 - 17:30
Thursday
9:00 - 17:30
Friday
9:00 - 17:30
Saturday
9:00 - 13:00
Sunday
Closed
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Director
phil.sandbach@johngerman.co.uk
Find Phillip Sandbach on LinkedIn
Time at John German? Joined John German in 1998 at the Burton office and have worked in estate agency since leaving school.
Best part of your job? We sell properties but this business is all about people, working with our clients to achieve a sale and seeing them move home gives me tremendous satisfaction, more so, if difficulties have to be overcome along the way.
Top tip for buyer or seller? Seller: Do your research on estate agents before instructing one, it’s not all about a low fee! Buyer: Yes buy with your head but let your heart have a say too!
What would be your dream home? A contemporary glass and steel home overlooking an estuary.
Sales Director
Time at John German? I started at John German around 1998.
Best part of your job? Knowing our clients trust us and are confident in the knowledge we will sell their home for them. To make it as stress free as possible, we have a brilliant support team in the sales progression department. Lichfield is a small town and we regularly bump into happy customers which makes the job very rewarding.
Top tip for buyer or seller? Before going on the market, walk through your home and imagine how a buyer would see things for the very first time. Can you see anything which needs updating or fixing? Are there any rooms which look too cluttered or busy? If so, it’s worth taking a bit of time to get things looking fresh, spacious and homely.
Senior Property Valuer
What is your experience? I started in estate agency straight out of college at 18. I now have over 25 years of experience working solely in the sector and dealing with all property types and various marketplaces.
The best part of your job? Bit of a stock answer, but nothing beats selling a property, and I love it when that means that our seller gets to secure the home of their dreams. It’s not like selling any other product; it’s full of emotion and hopes for the future.
Top tip for buyer or seller? Make the most of what you have; that doesn’t mean spending a fortune but touching up that bit of paint and clearing out the clutter makes all the difference. Remember, best foot forward you wouldn’t go on a date without brushing your hair!
What would be your dream home? Somewhere out in the countryside with views for miles!
Property Valuer
What is your experience? I started in estate agency in 2014 after graduating from University and have never looked back.
The best part of your job? Putting a deal together that our clients are happy with and when a plan comes together.
Top tip for buyer or seller? My top tip for a seller would be to de-personalise, clean and tidy your house as much as possible ready for marketing and viewings.
I always say that if you were going to sell your car, you would wash it, wax it, polish it, the same applies (if not more) to your house!
Dream Home: Stone cottage in the country with a log burner, large garden and vegetable plot.
Sales Manager
Sales Negotiator
What is your experience? I started working in lettings initially in 2018 and worked in lettings for a little while before jumping ships across to residential sales last year and I absolutely love it!
The best part of your job? Helping someone to find exactly what they are looking for that meets all their requirements! Also meeting and speaking with new people every single day.
Top tip for buyer or seller? Buyers- always have a viewing even if the property might not be EXACTLY what you are looking for on paper, you never know you might love it!
Dream Home: Somewhere big and modern close to the beach preferably with space for the horses!
Sales Negotiator
What is your experience? Prior to joining the John German team, I have two years Estate Agency experience previously working as a sales negotiator and valuer. I am genuinely so excited to start life at John German and have a career within the company.
The best part of your job? I especially love meeting and talking to new and different people every single day. From the first call of listening and hearing their requirements; to being a part of the journey to finding their dream home. I love every aspect of Estate Agency and the smile on everyone’s face when you had over the keys to their new home makes it all worth it!
Top tip for a buyer or seller? My best tip for any buyer, especially in this market is make sure you are financially ready and up to date with a good advisor behind you. My best tip for any seller is presentation is key, de-clutter as much as possible and ensure the property is clean, tidy and welcoming before any viewings take place.
What would be your dream home? My dream home would be a stunning equestrian home out in the countryside with paddocks, stables and views!
Lettings Director
Time at John German? Since 1995 but with 3 years off for good behaviour!
Favourite part of your job? Going out to meet landlords and gaining their confidence to instruct us…. And then finding them the perfect tenant!
Top tip for a landlord? Only buy a property to let in an area you would live!
What would be your dream home? A grand design home with full height windows overlooking countryside.
Lettings Assistant
What’s your experience? I have completed work experience twice with John German. I have recently joined the company as an apprentice as I really enjoyed my time with the lettings and management team.
Favourite part of your job? My favourite part of the job is going out and seeing beautiful houses and letting them to excited, happy tenants.
Top tip for tenant or landlord? Choose a good agent. The team I am working with are all qualified and highly experienced – I am looking forward learning from them.
What would be your dream home? My dream home would be an open plan detached house with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the countryside.
Accompanied Viewing Representative
What is your experience? I have an extensive amount of experience when it comes to customer service and ensuring the clients needs are met every step of the way. This is why, as the customer facing role and first point of contact for John German, it’s imperative I build rapport and connection with everyone I see, just to be sure we’re meeting their expectations when it comes to their buying requirements.
The best part of your job? I simply adore being out and about meeting new people every single day and hearing their stories, the reasons behind why they’re selling or buying.
Top tip for buyer or seller? Emphasise the importance of location. Take into account local amenities such as schools, parks, shopping and transportation options. This will affect the value of the property over time. Also, is the area likely to undergo any gentrification in the future? This will impact value going forward as well.
Dream Home: My dream home would be by the sea with stunning views and not much else nearby!
Director
phil.sandbach@johngerman.co.uk
Find Phillip Sandbach on LinkedIn
Time at John German? Joined John German in 1998 at the Burton office and have worked in estate agency since leaving school.
Best part of your job? We sell properties but this business is all about people, working with our clients to achieve a sale and seeing them move home gives me tremendous satisfaction, more so, if difficulties have to be overcome along the way.
Top tip for buyer or seller? Seller: Do your research on estate agents before instructing one, it’s not all about a low fee! Buyer: Yes buy with your head but let your heart have a say too!
What would be your dream home? A contemporary glass and steel home overlooking an estuary.
Sales Director
Time at John German? I started at John German around 1998.
Best part of your job? Knowing our clients trust us and are confident in the knowledge we will sell their home for them. To make it as stress free as possible, we have a brilliant support team in the sales progression department. Lichfield is a small town and we regularly bump into happy customers which makes the job very rewarding.
Top tip for buyer or seller? Before going on the market, walk through your home and imagine how a buyer would see things for the very first time. Can you see anything which needs updating or fixing? Are there any rooms which look too cluttered or busy? If so, it’s worth taking a bit of time to get things looking fresh, spacious and homely.
Senior Property Valuer
What is your experience? I started in estate agency straight out of college at 18. I now have over 25 years of experience working solely in the sector and dealing with all property types and various marketplaces.
The best part of your job? Bit of a stock answer, but nothing beats selling a property, and I love it when that means that our seller gets to secure the home of their dreams. It’s not like selling any other product; it’s full of emotion and hopes for the future.
Top tip for buyer or seller? Make the most of what you have; that doesn’t mean spending a fortune but touching up that bit of paint and clearing out the clutter makes all the difference. Remember, best foot forward you wouldn’t go on a date without brushing your hair!
What would be your dream home? Somewhere out in the countryside with views for miles!
Property Valuer
What is your experience? I started in estate agency in 2014 after graduating from University and have never looked back.
The best part of your job? Putting a deal together that our clients are happy with and when a plan comes together.
Top tip for buyer or seller? My top tip for a seller would be to de-personalise, clean and tidy your house as much as possible ready for marketing and viewings.
I always say that if you were going to sell your car, you would wash it, wax it, polish it, the same applies (if not more) to your house!
Dream Home: Stone cottage in the country with a log burner, large garden and vegetable plot.
Sales Manager
Sales Negotiator
What is your experience? I started working in lettings initially in 2018 and worked in lettings for a little while before jumping ships across to residential sales last year and I absolutely love it!
The best part of your job? Helping someone to find exactly what they are looking for that meets all their requirements! Also meeting and speaking with new people every single day.
Top tip for buyer or seller? Buyers- always have a viewing even if the property might not be EXACTLY what you are looking for on paper, you never know you might love it!
Dream Home: Somewhere big and modern close to the beach preferably with space for the horses!
Sales Negotiator
What is your experience? Prior to joining the John German team, I have two years Estate Agency experience previously working as a sales negotiator and valuer. I am genuinely so excited to start life at John German and have a career within the company.
The best part of your job? I especially love meeting and talking to new and different people every single day. From the first call of listening and hearing their requirements; to being a part of the journey to finding their dream home. I love every aspect of Estate Agency and the smile on everyone’s face when you had over the keys to their new home makes it all worth it!
Top tip for a buyer or seller? My best tip for any buyer, especially in this market is make sure you are financially ready and up to date with a good advisor behind you. My best tip for any seller is presentation is key, de-clutter as much as possible and ensure the property is clean, tidy and welcoming before any viewings take place.
What would be your dream home? My dream home would be a stunning equestrian home out in the countryside with paddocks, stables and views!
Lettings Director
Time at John German? Since 1995 but with 3 years off for good behaviour!
Favourite part of your job? Going out to meet landlords and gaining their confidence to instruct us…. And then finding them the perfect tenant!
Top tip for a landlord? Only buy a property to let in an area you would live!
What would be your dream home? A grand design home with full height windows overlooking countryside.
Lettings Assistant
What’s your experience? I have completed work experience twice with John German. I have recently joined the company as an apprentice as I really enjoyed my time with the lettings and management team.
Favourite part of your job? My favourite part of the job is going out and seeing beautiful houses and letting them to excited, happy tenants.
Top tip for tenant or landlord? Choose a good agent. The team I am working with are all qualified and highly experienced – I am looking forward learning from them.
What would be your dream home? My dream home would be an open plan detached house with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the countryside.
Accompanied Viewing Representative
What is your experience? I have an extensive amount of experience when it comes to customer service and ensuring the clients needs are met every step of the way. This is why, as the customer facing role and first point of contact for John German, it’s imperative I build rapport and connection with everyone I see, just to be sure we’re meeting their expectations when it comes to their buying requirements.
The best part of your job? I simply adore being out and about meeting new people every single day and hearing their stories, the reasons behind why they’re selling or buying.
Top tip for buyer or seller? Emphasise the importance of location. Take into account local amenities such as schools, parks, shopping and transportation options. This will affect the value of the property over time. Also, is the area likely to undergo any gentrification in the future? This will impact value going forward as well.
Dream Home: My dream home would be by the sea with stunning views and not much else nearby!
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