Active · local · 15 yrs registered

James Douglas

Registered as SERAPH ESTATES (CARDIFF) LTD · Based in Cardiff · Ratings and company data last checked June 2026

✓ TPO registered Local 24hr emergency

4.4★

492 Google reviews

4.4★

12 Trustpilot reviews

2011

Established

At a glance

James Douglas is a local block & property management company based in Cardiff, trading 15 years (est. 2011). At Companies House it files small company accounts, lists 2 directors and has no late filings on record. It is registered with The Property Ombudsman under its regulated RLM category. Customers rate it 4.4★ on Google (492 reviews) and 4.4★ on Trustpilot (12). They state coverage of Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd. Services include 24-hour emergency cover.

In their words

Estate and letting agent in South Wales (Cardiff, Newport, Pontypridd) offering property sales, lettings, and student accommodation with local expertise.

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Accreditation & credentials

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The Property Ombudsman (TPO)

Registered with The Property Ombudsman under the Residential Leasehold Management (RLM) category — the regulated tier for leasehold block management. View TPO profile ↗

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The Property Institute (TPI)

Not a listed TPI member.

Geographic coverage

Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd

As stated on their website

Also found in searches for

Wales3

Cardiff Newport Pontypridd

Services

Block ManagementLettingsSales

Services registered with TPO: Residential Sales, Residential Lettings, Commercial Sales, Commercial Lettings, Residential Leasehold Management - Option A

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Ask for the last two years of service charge accounts

Request certified service charge accounts for a comparable block they currently manage. Look for transparency on reserve fund contributions and major works expenditure.

Review the management agreement carefully

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Frequently asked questions

What does James Douglas do?

James Douglas is a local block and property management company based in Cardiff, offering block management, lettings, sales Additional services include 24-hour emergency cover.

Is James Douglas accredited?

Yes. James Douglas is registered with The Property Ombudsman (TPO), which requires client money protection, professional standards, and access to a formal complaints process for leaseholders.

Where does James Douglas operate?

James Douglas states on their website that they cover Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd.

Does James Douglas provide 24-hour emergency cover?

Yes. James Douglas states they provide out-of-hours or 24/7 emergency maintenance cover for the properties they manage.

How do I make a complaint about James Douglas?

Submit a formal written complaint to James Douglas using their internal complaints procedure. If unresolved after 8 weeks, escalate to their redress scheme (TPO or PRS). For service charge disputes, apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) under Section 27A of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.

Ratings reflect the company overall, not a specific local office. Accreditation from TPO/TPI directories; company data from Companies House. Ratings and company data last checked June 2026. Page generated September 2026. See our methodology.