Our History

1843

William Bull

William Bull, landlord of The George Inn on the High Street in Shipston-on-Stour begins operating as an auctioneer and agent; later, his son, John Heath William Bull joins and expands the practice into land management

1843

1873

William Bull dies

1873

1889

Frank Sammon Parsons

John Heath William Bull dies and Frank Sammon Parsons carries on the business, continuing the tradition of providing board and lodging for his employees. John Frederik Bosley is one of the employees, and lives with Frank and his sister until 1901

1889

1901

John Frederik Bosley

John  Frederik Bosley marries Agnes Sheldon, daughter of Edward Sheldon, a local wine merchant

1901

1904

Bertram Sheldon Bosley

Agnes Sheldon gives birth to their son, Bertram Sheldon Bosley

1904

1907

Kibler Morgan

 A business parallel to Sheldon Bosley, Kibler Morgan in Stratford-upon-Avon  is established as an estate agency for commercial and residential property by Ralph Kibler Morgan

1907

1914

The start of World War 1

1914

1918

Frank retires

Frank Sammons Parson retires, and not long after dies, leaving the business to be shared between John Frederik Bosley and his colleague, Henry Harper, now Bosley & Harper

1918

1918

Armistice, 11th November

1918

1936

John Bosley dies

John Bosley dies, by which time Bertram Sheldon Bosley has joined the firm, but it’s not long before he has set up his own firm in Shipston-on-Stour, offering the same services his father had before him.

Sheldon Bosley begins to rapidly expand his business, investing in his father-in-law’s business, Shipston Engineering Ltd, amongst other business partnerships. Bosley & Harper is however absorbed by Bigwoods of Birmingham

1936

1939

The start of World War II

1939

1945

VE Day

1945

1953

HM Queen Elizabeth II Coronation

1953

1957

Ralph passes away

Ralph passes away leaving the business to his son, John Morgan

1957

1976

Bertram dies

Bertram Sheldon Bosley tragically dies in a car accident and not long after John Morgan dies of cancer. Bob Sandland at the time is managing Sheldon Bosley’s Shipston business, and as a friend of John Morgan, is asked to take on the Kibler Morgan business prior to his death.

The Stratford office known as Sheldon Bosley & Partners & Kibler Morgan & Son, later simplified to Sheldon Bosley & Partners

Through the management of large estates, Sheldon Bosley and company were able to identify opportunities for residential and commercial conversions which required new skills in addition to their traditional knowledge.

1976

1980s

Rural land agency

Primarily a rural land agency, many clients were and remain, farmers and landowners which from the 1980s, was identified as suitable for housing development. This required specific expertise in planning, architecture, and the selling of new properties. The expansion of a planning department spawned further arms into strategic land development born out of estates and owners having assets with potential for more use and benefit.

1980s

1991

Timothy Lea

Timothy Lea estate agency is established in Evesham

1991

1999

Merger

Timothy Lea merges with Arthur Griffith & Mumford to become Timothy Lea & Griffiths

1999

2004

Knight & Rennie

Knight & Rennie estate agency is established in Leamington Spa, later opening a second branch in Kenilworth

2004

2009

Longlease Property management

Longlease Property management is founded in Great Malvern, Worcestershire

2009

2015

Timothy Lea & Griffiths

Timothy Lea & Griffiths acquires Longlease Property Management

2015

2016

Merger

Sheldon Bosley Ltd merge with Knight & Rennie, becoming Sheldon Bosley Knight Ltd.

2016

2018

Acquisition

Sheldon Bosley Knight Ltd acquires Timothy  Lea & Griffiths, including Longlease Property Management.

2018

2019

Acquisition

Sheldon Bosley Knight Ltd acquires Bishop’s Estate Agents in Kineton. A new head office occupied at Stratford Business and Technology Park with the majority of staff relocated to work under one roof, and estate agency branches maintained in local towns

2019

2020

Rebranding

Timothy Lea & Griffiths re-brands to Sheldon Bosley Knight, a new branch in Pershore is opened, and Mark Annett & Company in Chipping Campden is acquired by the Sheldon Bosley Knight family

2020

2021

New Office

New premises open in Winchcombe, bringing the office locations total to nine.

2021

2022

Acquisition

Sheldon Bosley Knight acquires Hawkins Sales & Lettings in Nuneaton and Bedworth, James Sellick’s Lettings in Leicester and Tim Cox & Associates Stratford lettings portfolio, Fox and Bradgates.

2022

2023

Acquisition

Robin Jones and Croft Property Management are acquired providing a foothold in Coventry. Andrew Granger adding three further offices to our Leicester operation. Fair to Landlords rental portfolio in Worcester and the surrounding area

2023
31 March, 2026

Right from the start to the finish the team were brilliant. They were efficient understanding and very helpful which goes a long way and I will certainly use them again .

Sukhbir Matharu
30 March, 2026

Well this is an easy one to write... all very good, from start to finish. But more than that all delivered with my favourite balance of friendliness and professionalism. I have very much enjoyed the property. Particular thanks to Louisa and Tamara, who seemed to get the short straw in the lions share of having to look after me. Thank you for being a lovely part of this time renting with you.

David Wilde
30 March, 2026

We had a great experience purchasing our property with SBK three years ago, so recently asked them to work with us on the sale as we move onto our 'forever home'. Andrew was highly knowledgable and professional during both our experiences. Norma is an absolute asset to SBK - she went above and beyond to progress our sale while dealing with a long and challenging chain. I wouldn't hesitate to use SBK again.

Becky Carré
27 March, 2026

Excellent service from start to finish. What stood out most was how approachable and responsive the team was — they were always reachable and took the time to think things through with me during the entire buying process. A special thank you to Lisa Carvell, Wayne Blackett, and Matthew Hyde for their professionalism, guidance, and support throughout.

A S
26 March, 2026

Very professional, excellent advice, good understanding of market, value for money.

Wyn Grant
26 March, 2026

Very helpful professional highly recommended

caroline robinson
26 March, 2026

We had a really positive experience renting our new home through Sheldon Bosley Knight. From start to finish, the process was smooth, professional, and well-organised. The team was responsive and helpful at every stage, always quick to answer questions and provide clear guidance, which made what can often be a stressful process feel straightforward and manageable. We especially appreciated how transparent and efficient everything was, from arranging viewings to completing the paperwork. The staff were friendly and approachable, and it was clear that they genuinely cared about ensuring a good experience for tenants. Overall, we’re very happy with the service we received and would definitely recommend Sheldon Bosley Knight to anyone looking to rent a property. Thank you for helping us secure our new home so seamlessly!

Elena A.
23 March, 2026

Definitely recommend the Sheldon Bosley Knight team for the best and quickest house deal. Andrew James is a professional with extensive experience and excellent communication skills!

Vamsee C
21 March, 2026

Friendly, professional service. Good local knowledge and timely communication throughout from the whole team.

Clare
20 March, 2026

If we could give 10 stars to Patrick and his team we would honestly do it without any hesitation. They've been nothing but amazing. Before meeting Patrick and Maddie i did not have a very good opinion about estate agents in general but they've changed that for me. Very professional and lovely to work with. If you need a great agent who will seamlessly sell your property, all you need is SBK Kineton

MALINA-ANDREEA DUMITRU
20 March, 2026

We are very happy with the level of service provided by SBK Lettings and we love our new home. Louisa was very knowledgeable about the property and quick to respond to any questions we had. Best experience we had with a letting agency. Thank you.

B M
19 March, 2026

Always helpful & always positive. We finally got there !!

Kris HERBERT
19 March, 2026

Five stars for Sheldon Agency! Chloe and Louisa were fantastic throughout my home-searching journey. They are incredibly proactive and always available to help. I really appreciated how quickly they responded to my emails and calls. Thank you both for helping me secure my perfect new house!

Jie Liu
18 March, 2026

Just over a week into our new place using Sheldon Bosley Knight. So far fantastic experience, all the team have been great and the shop itself is very nice. Chloe is always quick to respond. Modern systems in place. We have had a maintenance issue that is being resolved promptly by Marc who's a very nice guy. No complaints.

Alex Price
17 March, 2026

Great Experiece with Chloe and the entire SBK team. Everyone is helpful in answering the queries no matter what they are. Especially as someone who has moved into UK for the first time, the letting process was comparatively smooth. Highly recommend SBK.

Anurag Mahajan
17 March, 2026

Efficient professional friendly team. Made process stress free and easy.

susan smith
13 March, 2026

Great experience with this agency! The team were friendly, professional, and quick to respond whenever I had questions. The whole process was smooth and overall a positive experience, would recommend!

Joseph Gray
8 March, 2026

Rented a property through Sheldon Bosley Knight in Kenilworth and Chloe was fantastic throughout the whole process to ensure that we moved in on schedule. I would highly recommend them, and I'll definitely use them again in the future!

Tendai
5 March, 2026

Just moved into a new property in Leamington, Sheldon Bosley Knight were fantastic, they answered all my questions and were incredibly responsive. I mainly spoke to a lady called Chloe, who was great, but when I did speak to others, everyone was so lovely. A very easy and smooth process!

Sophie Marsh
1 March, 2026

The team was very professional which made the process really smooth and effortlessly. Keep up the good work.

Leanifer R
28 February, 2026

We had an absolutely fantastic experience with SBK Lettings. From start to finish, the entire process was smooth, efficient, and stress-free. We viewed the house on the first day, submitted our application the very same day, had our references checked the next day, and by the third day it was approved — we honestly couldn’t believe how quickly everything moved! The team was incredibly professional, organised, and proactive throughout. They were also so patient with all of our out-of-the-world questions and constant inquiries, always responding promptly and clearly. We never felt like we were being a nuisance — they genuinely took the time to help and reassure us at every step. They were also very attentive to the issues we raised and handled everything with care and efficiency. It really felt like they wanted the best outcome for us. We couldn’t be happier that we got the house we wanted, and we’re so grateful for how seamless they made the whole experience. Highly recommend! Thank you Chloe and Katie, you both are fantastic. Sandy & Lorraine

Zjeune S.
27 February, 2026

Great experience using SBK Lettings to rent a property in Warwickshire.

From the word go, communication was excellent and efficient and all paperwork and administrative processes were easy to complete and went smoothly to get me into the property as soon as possible.

Chloe was exceptionally helpful throughout the process and answered any queries I had in a timely, friendly manner.

Would definitely recommend SBK Lettings if you’re looking to rent.

Vickie Merrick
26 February, 2026

I've been renting a property in Leamington Spa by Sheldon Bosley Knight. Chloe did fast-reply and exact work flow. I really satisfied her lovely work

Minsu Oh
13 February, 2026

I would highly recommend Sheldon Bosley Knight (SBK) for all areas of property. I have used (SBK) in the last 2-3 years to fully management a property on the rental market to then sell that property and then purchased through them also. From start to finish I have received nothing but a high quality service. I used the Nuneaton and Evesham branches. As we all know house moves are a very stressful time but one thing SBK never failed me on was communication which is key.

Kate Barkworth
31 January, 2026

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Sheldon Bosley Knight Letting Agents. From day one, the team went above and beyond to help myself and my partner, Lewis, find our perfect home — and they did it with so much care, patience, and genuine kindness. House hunting can be stressful (and emotional!), but they somehow made it exciting, reassuring, and even enjoyable. No question was ever too small, nothing felt rushed, and we always felt listened to and supported. It never felt like “just another tenancy” — it felt personal, and that means everything. Thanks to them, we’ve found a place that truly feels like home, and we’ll always be grateful for that. Massive thank you to the whole team — you’re absolute stars ⭐️ Highly, highly recommend!

Sparks Reloading
30 January, 2026

Sheldon Bosley Knight lettings team, as ever, have done a fabulous job in finding a new tenant for my property. Emma, Natasha, Isobel and Josh were all very efficient, professional and helpful all the way through the process.

Andrew Sackett
30 January, 2026

Really great experience of my first time renting through SBK, the team were all super helpful and happy to explain anything I was unsure of. Any issues with the property were dealt with really quickly. Overall a pleasant and hassle free experience!

ben lloyd
29 January, 2026

I have been very impressed with the friendly blend of help an professionalism provided by Josh and his team, who went the extra mile to secure suitable tenants to fit in with their neighbours at Crown Court. As one who over many years operated family owned service companies, I can thoroughly recommend the service that they provide.

Mike Clemas
26 January, 2026

Excellent service, very kind and supportive staff members, friendly team ever ready to help. Katie is amazing 🤩

barbara gift
22 January, 2026

Jess
15 January, 2026

I worked with Meredith Redman on a recent housing project. She is a wonderful person who put in a superb effort against a tight deadline.

Philip Thomas
12 January, 2026

The team at SBK are consistently professional and reliable. They respond quickly and provide excellent support with all my tenancy needs. I have worked with Louisa for several years, and she is outstanding.

Katherine Lynch
12 January, 2026

Fantastic people would highly recommend

Mark Ashton
22 December, 2025

Sheldon Bosley Knight have been exceptional with regards to the sale of our property. Excellent service, I’d happily recommend. Samuel Wright in particular has been extremely helpful and diligent in providing advice, guidance and support throughout the process.

Charles Luke Wales
21 December, 2025

Great service and prompt response from start to finish. Josh was great and kept us informed every step of the way. Smooth fast service. I would definitely recommend and use SBK again in the future.

Tina Cutler
11 December, 2025

We had the pleasure of dealing with Jude when moving and she made everything so easy! I cannot recommend Sheldon Bosley enough and Jude, we are so grateful for everything they did for us.

Louise Vick
5 December, 2025

Very professional, all quick to reply and help. Very happy with the service.

Simon
3 December, 2025

Charlotte and her team were outstanding during the sale of our property! We suffered from a series of problems along the way and if it weren’t for Charlotte’s willingness and ability to help I’m sure we would never have got to Completion.

steve ritson
27 November, 2025

I have had rental properties through this agency and the staff are amazing and efficient. Their communication is consistently excellent and serve tenants and landlords equally well. Louisa, Katie and Claire are exceptional and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services. Thank you team!

Richard Wallace
26 November, 2025

Happy to have used SBK for many years and always found Josh and the whole team very helpful and professional in dealing with the letting of our property.

Peter Newby-Stubbs
23 November, 2025

Application process was easy and Louisa B was very responsive and helpful. We have had some small non-urgent repairs done and these were easy to report and fixed in good time.

Henry Lee
22 November, 2025

Great team at Sheldon Bosley for handling my tenant and letting, particularly Jude, gave invaluable advice and did a fantastic job at communication and sorting out the problems as they arose, very reassuring when issues arose, and I was too far away to handle them. I'm very grateful for all their help, lovely team. Addi

addi asher
21 November, 2025

The service and help given from all the team is always first class excellent help from both claire and louisa inthe local office always . they are very efficient .

Richard Clarke
20 November, 2025

Very happy with the support provided. They were quick, friendly, and helped me secure a great flat without any hassle. Special thanks to Louisa Breen for assisting through out the process.

Sachin Kumar