Xchange Properties

Xchange Properties: a boutique estate agency in Hartshill, Nuneaton

Xchange Properties is an estate agency founded in 2023 and based at Prestige House, 14 The Green, Hartshill, Nuneaton. It presents itself as a boutique agency that deliberately takes on fewer clients so that each seller works directly with a senior agent. The firm states that over 70% of its business comes from personal recommendation and that its agents cover towns across the Midlands, with 12 towns and cities listed as covered areas.

Selling and marketing approach

For sellers, the agency describes a marketing package that includes professional photography, drone footage and advertising on Rightmove, OnTheMarket and other portals. It also mentions a RICS-compliant floorplan as part of the service. Fees depend on the chosen marketing package and are agreed in writing before instruction, according to the site. The agency positions its approach around distinctive, high-impact campaigns intended to make homes stand out in a competitive market.

Buying and valuations

Buyers can register their search so the agency can match them with homes before they appear on the portals. Xchange Properties offers a free instant online valuation powered by live market data, followed by a personal in-person appraisal that takes into account the property's condition, recent comparable sales on the street and current buyer demand. The online tool takes around 60 seconds, according to the site.

Coverage across the Midlands

The agency covers Warwickshire and Leicestershire, with Nuneaton, Hinckley, Coventry and Bedworth named among the areas where it operates. Its agents are described as covering the towns they live in, from Nuneaton's terraces to Shropshire's countryside. The site lists 12 towns and cities as covered.

Leadership and team model

Michael Hayes is the founder and director, and has specialised in the luxury end of the market since founding the company in 2023. The agency also invites self-employed agents who want to build their own brand to partner with Xchange and keep more of what they earn. The site presents the team as local agents paired with each seller.

Market context

The agency's FAQ states that a well-priced Nuneaton home typically agrees a sale within four to eight weeks, then takes a further eight to twelve weeks to reach completion. It attributes the difference to presentation, accurate pricing and an active buyer list.