In September 2001 business partners Nick James and Peter Moginie founded Moginie James, opening our first branch in Albany Road.
The determined duo worked tirelessly long days, seven days a week to make the company a success. Nick even borrowed a car to complete property viewings for the first six months as a way to minimise costs.
Within 18 months a second branch was opened, located in Cathays, which was dedicated to the lettings side of the business. By 2007 further branches were opened in Cyncoed and Cardiff Bay, and in 2013 Moginie James was voted ‘Best Small Chain Estate Agents in the UK’ at the esteemed Estate Agent Awards.
In 2014 we opened our fifth branch, based in Pontcanna, while in the same year were named ‘Cardiff Estate Agent of the Year’ in the prestigious Cardiff Life Awards.
On top of a redevelopment of the brand, which included the creation of our super branches by merging our Cathays branch with our Roath branch and our Cardiff Bay branch with our Pontcanna branch, 2016 also saw departments for Auctions as well as Land and New Homes introduced into the business. All the while, Moginie James ranked in the top 1% of all Estate Agents in the UK based on customer service.
2017 saw the company working tirelessly to introduce new and innovative functionality, of particular mention is our digital booking system, which would allow potential buyers and tenants to book their viewings straight into our diary, at their convenience, 24/7. This innovation was an incredible leap forward, with Moginie James being the only high street agency in Cardiff to offer such a tool which serves to benefit vendors and landlords.
Above and beyond this, 2017 saw Moginie James as the most successful independent Estate Agency having sold more properties in the entirety of Cardiff than any other agency in the same category… by a long way.
In 2018 we will continue to deliver new and innovative products which will revolutionise the face of estate agency in Cardiff.
From the early beginnings of just Nick and Peter, Moginie James now employs 44 passionate, striving and exceptional members of staff.
Opening hours
Monday9:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday9:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday9:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday9:00am - 5:30pm
Friday9:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday9:00am - 5:00pm
SundayClosed
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Moginie James - Cyncoed Reviews (186)
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A Atef
Ellie has been great, approachable and professional! She's been bearing with us through couple of properties till we found the most suitable one for us. She managed to take all our concerns seriously by negotiating the landlord. Also James replied so promptly and agreed for a 2nd review to confirm we are happy. Highly recommended!... Read more
23rd Apr 2024 (26 days ago)
A Ban
My house is managed by Moginie James, and I can't thank enough the Lettings team: James, Elli Mai, Karolina and Natalie for the fantastic work they've done, especially on a project that was complicated at the start.
Elli Mai and James have gone above and beyond to make the process very smooth with an easy and fluid communication. They are very helpful, professional, transparent and keep me constantly updated.
It is a very positive experience to work with such great people.
Thank you very much!... Read more
13th Apr 2024 (5 weeks ago)
M Skye
Elli has been a fantastic help. She arranged a viewing with us to fit in with what worked for us. She answers all of your questions and if she is not sure, she will find the information out for you. Would highly recommend Elli.... Read more
21st Feb 2024 (13 weeks ago)
G Skye
Elli was amazing. She explained everything to us, answered questions that we asked. Nothing was too much trouble. The landlord was on holiday but she kept us informed of what was happening while we waited. Would certainly recommend Elli... Read more
21st Feb 2024 (13 weeks ago)
Dooake
Very swift and professional!!... Read more
1st Feb 2024 (15 weeks ago)
K IQA
Aaron came out for a Valuation of our property. What a genuinely lovely guy with an excellent professional manner. I can highly recommend.... Read more
29th Jan 2024 (16 weeks ago)
M Sima
Elli Collins is brilliant! She got our offer accepted very quick! Constantly keeping us updated throughout the whole process and answered all of our questions! Made the whole process a lot easier! Thank you, Elli!... Read more
29th Jan 2024 (16 weeks ago)
V Wijesuriya
Eli was super helpful and friendly!
Step by step walk through of the process, very consise and helped with the whole process.
Quick to respond and very professional.... Read more
9th Jan 2024 (19 weeks ago)
A Ciriello
Elli Mae was amazing throughout the letting of my property.... Read more
21st Nov 2023 (5 mo. ago)
T Rabaiotti
I cannot thank Elli-Mae enough for facilitating my first solo rental as a separated parent. After months of fruitless searching being treated unfavourably by other letting agents- even going to the lengths of adding “no children” to their adverts as they knew I was going to request further information, my initial call with James and then a viewing and correspondence with Elli-Mae was the first experience where I felt seen, understood and that I had a chance in finding a home to start the next chapter in. From the bottom of my heart thank you and cannot recommend you enough.... Read more
21st Nov 2023 (5 mo. ago)
A McCan
We have just moved into our second rental property through Moginie James, and we’ve had such a positive experience with them. The lettings team, especially Elli Mai, Cat and Karolina, have made the moving process so much easier for us with both properties. Communication is great, they’re always helpful and we’ve felt that they really cared about our experience as tenants. We can’t recommend them enough!... Read more
2nd Nov 2023 (6 mo. ago)
H Than
I have filled an application for a property, waiting to reply for 2 weeks. Disappointed! I saw the property let agreed on the website. I could have been told that I was rejected. Bad experience????????... Read more
18th Oct 2023 (7 mo. ago)
F Wail
Very professional and high standard of service... Read more
14th Sep 2023 (8 mo. ago)
S kuriakose
Me and my husband was looking for a property to rent and thankfully I got a perfect apartment at the right time. I sincerely thanks to Elli Mai Collins for helping me to get all the procedures done without any hassle . You are a star Elli. Thanks to Moginie James for finding us a home.... Read more
11th Sep 2023 (8 mo. ago)
U Paulson
Eli was such an amazing person. The services received was lovely. All the other members of the Branch were wonderful and always ready to give assistance. I will surely recommend her and the team.... Read more
9th Aug 2023 (9 mo. ago)
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