Newton Fallowell review
Ranked 7 of 10 in Letting agents in Telford
Best for: landlords wanting a large managed portfolio team
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Trading as Labocha & Upton Ltd · 33 Church Street, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1DG · Service area: Telford, Wellington, Dawley, Madeley, Ironbridge
Newton Fallowell in short
Newton Fallowell Telford is a franchise branch on Church Street in Wellington, run by Labocha and Upton Ltd. The branch sits on the Property Ombudsman register and publishes a client money protection certificate with its fee table. It looks after a large managed portfolio of local rentals, which is what makes it the hands-off landlord's choice.
Beyond lettings, the record shows sales, management, commercial, land and valuation work from the Wellington office. The stated patch runs across Telford, Wellington, Dawley, Madeley and Ironbridge, the tightest south-Telford patch in the round. That concentration suits landlords letting across those neighbouring towns under one roof. The branch publishes its team, hours, fees and contact routes on its site.
Customer evidence sits a touch below the round's leaders: the Google listing holds 4.7 from 147 reviews. That means the score leans on fewer reported lettings than its rivals, so the portfolio scale and the priced table matter all the more. Google is the only public review source held for this branch, so the listing itself is where the detail behind the headline sits.
Our verdict is that Newton Fallowell suits landlords who want a large managed portfolio team with a priced fee table behind it. The gap is insurance detail, which the pages checked do not publish. In our judgement that mix of portfolio scale and open pricing is what keeps the branch competitive a touch below the leaders on rating.
Our verdict
Our judgement: Newton Fallowell Telford suits landlords who want a franchise branch looking after over 400 local rentals with a priced fee table [1] [2]. The register entry and company record sit behind the Goodchilds name the branch opened under in 2011 [3] [4]. The gap is insurance detail, which the pages checked do not publish [1].
Score summary
Scored on the home trades rubric v2.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.
- Composite score
- 67.8 / 100
Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%
75 out of 100
First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%
90 out of 100
Let-only, management and renewal charges with VAT position are published in a full fee table [2].
Evidence
| Fact | Value | Source | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited company since | 2010 | Source companies-house | |
| Years trading | Branch opened January 2011 as Goodchilds; Newton Fallowell brand since 2020 | Source provider-website |
Industry qualifications
Sourced from the issuing registers, the business's own website and platforms such as Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders, on the date shown.
Strengths
The branch is on the Property Ombudsman register as Labocha & Upton Ltd, and the fees page publishes a client money protection certificate [2] [4].
The fee table prices full management at 12% of rent including VAT with a £600 tenant-find charge including VAT [2].
The Google listing holds 4.7 from 147 reviews, seen 4 September 2026 [5].
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Questions about Newton Fallowell
Is Newton Fallowell Telford any good?
On the evidence, yes for hands-off landlords: seventh of ten, a branch looking after over 400 local rentals, a priced fee table with client money certificate and 4.7 from 147 Google reviews. The gap is insurance detail. Read the full review, then ask for proof of cover with your quote.
Is Newton Fallowell Telford registered with a scheme?
The branch sits on the Property Ombudsman register as Labocha and Upton Ltd, and the fees page publishes a client money protection certificate. The register entry can be checked yourself; the certificate is the firm's own publication, so ask for it in writing. No ARLA, RICS or Safeagent membership can be sourced.
What does Newton Fallowell Telford charge?
The fee table prices full management at 12% of rent including VAT with a £600 tenant-find charge including VAT, alongside let-only and renewal charges. That full table with VAT stated is the branch's strong suit. Ask which tier fits your letting before the valuation visit. Compare that table line by line with one other priced firm on the same tier.
Where does Newton Fallowell Telford work?
The branch works from Church Street in Wellington, covering Telford, Wellington, Dawley, Madeley and Ironbridge. Wellington landlords sit closest to the office, which opened under a different name in 2011. Send your property postcode with the enquiry to confirm you are covered. Landlords outside the patch should confirm cover before booking a valuation.
How is Newton Fallowell Telford ranked?
It ranks seventh of the ten letting agents in our September round, carried by its portfolio scale and pricing clarity rather than its rating. We looked first at what customers say. Read the full review, then compare its fee table with one other Wellington branch. Shortlist two agents and compare their written quotes side by side.
How do I get a letting quote from Newton Fallowell Telford?
Start with the contact routes on the branch site and say which service you want priced: full management, let-only or renewal. The quote should follow the published fee table, with each rate and the VAT position stated. Ask which tier fits your letting before the valuation visit, and keep the written quote beside the agreement.
What do Newton Fallowell Telford customers say?
The held evidence is a single public source: Google, where the branch holds 4.7 from 147 reviews, a touch below the round's leaders. That means fewer reported lettings sit behind the headline, so the portfolio scale and the priced table carry extra importance. Read the listing itself for the recurring themes, and weigh what landlords praise against the gaps named on this page.
How does Newton Fallowell Telford compare with the others in this round?
Our reading is that Newton Fallowell is the hands-off alternative to the town-centre leaders, trading a fraction of rating for portfolio scale and a priced table. Nick Tart answers with a stronger rating and a deeper schedule, while Nock Deighton answers with tiered structure on a far larger review base. Compare its table with one other Wellington scale before deciding.
Others assessed for this trade
- DB Roberts70.3 / 100Ranked 1. Best for a RICS-regulated regional firm with priced fees and strong customer evidence.
- DB Roberts70.3 / 100Ranked 2. Best for landlords wanting a RICS-regulated regional firm.
- Belvoir69.7 / 100Ranked 3. Best for landlords wanting priced Belvoir management options.
- Barbers69.4 / 100Ranked 4. Best for landlords wanting an ARLA-licensed county firm.
Sources
- Newton Fallowell Telford branch page — team and area Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- Newton Fallowell Telford landlord fees — full fee table Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- Companies House — LABOCHA & UPTON LTD overview (07282649) Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- The Property Ombudsman — Newton Fallowell Telford register entry Retrieved 4 September 2026.
- Google Maps listing — Newton Fallowell Telford Retrieved 4 September 2026.
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