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Lawson (Plymouth)

Darren

5/5, 22 Reviews
100% Recommended

100% sales valuation accuracy

100% sales fee satisfaction

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About Darren

Managing Director at Lawson (Plymouth)

76 Hyde Park Road,Plymouth
Devon
PL3 4RG
01752 229 292
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Darren has 25 years estate agency experience in Plymouth. Having joined Mansbridge Balment (Plymouth) Ltd to facilitate the company's expansion into Plymouth in 2003, Darren became Managing Director in 2008. A self confessed "sports nut", Darren is married with two boys and enjoys spending the summer weekends on t
he beach with his family. A licensed estate agent who is CRB checked, Darren sits on a number of community committees and is a member of The Plymouth Area Business Council.
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Darren

By : 'Clare'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £247000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL7

Aug 26, 2020
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We've had quite a journey with our house move but so pleased we chose Lawson. Tess, Darren, Annie and the team have been very supportive throughout the process and we were delighted with our final selling price. Lawson put their customers first and provide an excellent service. We will be ... Read Full Review

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Tess

By : 'Mike'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £182500
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL6

Jul 2, 2020
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The wonderful team at Lawsons have always arranged my property sales. They are friendly, diligent, knowledgeable, helpful, and super-efficient. Nothing is too much trouble and I am always updated at every step of the sale process. I really cannot fault their service. If you want your property sold, ... Read Full Review

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Darren

By : 'Leonie'
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Sold price : £126000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL2

Jun 30, 2020
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The office was closed for most of the transaction due to Coronovirus however when opened Ann was amazing - lovely to chat with and so kind. Darren is also very lovely. A lovely office to speak ... Read Full Review

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Darren and all the staff have ...

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By : 'Michelle'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £190000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL2

Aug 1, 2019
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Darren and all the staff have been outstanding with their help in selling yet another of our properties. They all go above a beyond from start to finish of the sales process to do everything they can to make sure it is as smooth a process as possible. They keep you informed at every stage and ... Read Full Review

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By : Darren Lawson

Sep 2, 2019

Hi Michelle. Thanks enormously for your kind and \"yet another\" property! I\'m so pleased that you felt that the team and I went, \"above and beyond\" for you and that we succeeded in making an ...

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Tess

By : 'Jenny'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Sold price : £150000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL4

Feb 21, 2019
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Thank you to Darren for his king understandi g when valuing my property. To Tess for her massive efforts to keep me informed and up to date. I would also like to mention Karen Sheather whose name was not on the list but was part of the team who supported me and really wrnt the extra mile to find ... Read Full Review


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I was very impressed with the individual way I was treated regarding fees. Good value.

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By : Ben Dreher

Mar 21, 2019

Hi Jenny \n \nThankyou for your kind words and thankyou for using our company again, I am delighted we found a buyer who completed with the minimum of fuss! if you need us again you know where we ...

Hastle Free ...

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Darren

By : 'PSR'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL4

Jan 25, 2019
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Used Darren and his colleagues for the sale of a property. Excellent advice as to the “Guide Price” to ask and received several offers within days that met or exceeded this! The vetting procedure of the prospective purchasers made it an easy choice as to which one to choose and the team ... Read Full Review


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As expected.

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By : Ben Dreher

Jan 28, 2019

Hi PSR Thankyou for you recent business, I believe this is the second time you have used our company and I am delighted we found a buyer who has subsequently completed! Darren is our MD and takes ...

First ...

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Joanne

By : 'Terri-Ann'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £475000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL3

Jan 25, 2019
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There is not one bad thing to say about this estate agency. From the initial meeting with Darren through to the after sale department they kept us in the loop throughout. In fact Anne kept us updated before our solicitor when our buyers sale fell through! By far the best estate agent in Plymouth in ... Read Full Review


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Good

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By : Ben Dreher

Jan 28, 2019

Hello Terri-Ann Thank you for your kind feedback, we aim to provide a five star service to our clients on all occasions and I am delighted that we have delivered just that! We have just rebranded ...

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Joanne

By : 'Mr'
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL6

Jan 24, 2019
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Brilliant service received from the team at ZeroC. I'm sure they are going to be bored now we have brought our ... Read Full Review

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By : Ben Dreher

Mar 8, 2019

Dear Mr & Mrs Morgan Many thanks for you kind words, our new homes sales team at Zero C are doing a grand job and I am delighted to hear your positive feedback, just because you have moved in ...

By your side all ...

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Julie

By : 'JL'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL3

Oct 31, 2018
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M&B have sold two properties for us this year. Our own house has been a lengthy and difficult transaction during which the Sales progression team particularly Ann Hall have been excellent. We highly recommend ... Read Full Review


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Fair

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By : MansbridgeBalment

Nov 2, 2018

Hi JL Having used our services twice this year firstly may I thank you for your continued loyalty, transaction one was very smooth and completed in good time, transaction two was a challenge, ...

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Julie

By : 'Winchester'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £245000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL3

Sep 17, 2018
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Compared to our move over 7 years ago, we found moving with M&B very attentive, responsive and informed. Much of the chasing had already been underway and any queries were answered quickly and we never felt pushed aside. We achieved what we wanted and had a comfortable and enjoyable ... Read Full Review

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By : Mansbridge Balment

Sep 19, 2018

Thanks enormously, Winchester, for taking the time to write such a kind review of the service that you've received recently from the Mansbridge Balment team at the Mannamead, Plymouth Office. I'm ...

A refreshing ...

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Karen

By : 'Maria'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL4

Jun 25, 2018
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Professional, honest and thorough. We were very impressed with the efficient and professional service we received from all of the staff at the Plymouth office, but in particular Darren and Karen whose enthusiasm and determination resulted in the sale of the property. A big thank you to the whole ... Read Full Review


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Marginally higher fees than other local agents but worth the extra.

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By : Mansbridge Balment

Jul 3, 2018

Thank you so very much, Maria, for your kind and generous review of the service that you received recently, from the Mansbridge Balment team at our Mannamead, Plymouth branch. I'm delighted that you ...

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Tess

By : 'Happy'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £145000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL2

May 28, 2018
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Good advice on how to sell the property, handled by a professional and friendly team. Communication on progress, feedback from viewings and how the market place was performing was ... Read Full Review


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The agents fees for the standard of the team is fair and reasonable

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Julie

By : 'Claire'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL7

Mar 20, 2018
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Mansbridge Balment have been excellent throughout our sale and purchase experience. Our house was valued and marketed extremely quickly and sold with four days! Their communication has been frequent and very informative throughout. Having dealt with several members of staff I have found each and ... Read Full Review


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Reasonable fees. Could have found cheaper but am certain I would not have received the same high standard of service.

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By : Mansbridge Balment

Mar 21, 2018

Hi Claire. Thanks for your kind testimonial of the service that you received recently from the Mansbridge Balment (Plymouth) Ltd. team at their Mannamead, Plymouth office. I'm delighted that you ...

From start to finish all ...

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Darren

By : 'Keith'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL5

Jun 26, 2017
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From start to finish all aspects of selling the property was as good as I could have hoped for considering the amount of work needed on the property , Tess & Darren kept me well informed all the way through the process as well as good advice , thanks for all the good ... Read Full Review


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Very fair.

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By : Mansbridge Balment

Jun 29, 2017

Very many thanks for your review. The whole team at the City office are pleased to have been of assistance, thanks for your recommendations. Best Wishes Mansbridge ...

I have always used M and B, ...

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Ben

By : 'Emma'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL1

Jan 13, 2017
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I have always used M and B, and will continue to use them in the future. Fantastic company to deal with, Very professional and thorough. Along with Ben and Darren I had very positive dealings with Tess. Would fully recommend using ... Read Full Review


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Agent fees were very fair

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By : Mansbridge Balment

Jan 13, 2017

Thank you Emma for writing your kind review, we are pleased that you were happy with the service you received from us. We pride ourselves on our customer service and its good to know we are getting ...

This is the second time we ...

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Darren

By : 'Lucie'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL3

Jan 10, 2017
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This is the second time we have used mansbridge and we weren't disappointed. The Plymouth office have been amazing! Always professional and friendly. I would always use mansbridge in the future. Special thanks to Darren and ... Read Full Review


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Very competitive rates.

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By : Mansbridge Balment

Jan 11, 2017

Very many thanks for your review of our services. The whole team at the City Office are pleased to have been of assistance again. We're delighted you felt you received an excellent service. Best ...

They sold the house very ...

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Tess

By : 'Darren'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £290000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL4

Sep 8, 2016
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They sold the house very quickly. They tod away all the stress, and followed up all questions . Only bad point they charge me , but that's what Estate agents ... Read Full Review


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Average

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By : Mansbridge Balment

Sep 14, 2016

Thank you very much for your review. We are pleased you were happy with the service you received. Best Wishes Mansbridge ...

Excellent service, sales and ...

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Tess

By : 'liz'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £240000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL1

Oct 6, 2015
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Excellent service, sales and valuation expertise. Motivated, pleasant and accessible sales team that made us confident that our property had the best chance to sell and it did - very quickly for the asking price! We feel they are a realistic and ethical estate agent who don't just overvalue your ... Read Full Review

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By : Darren

Oct 13, 2015

Hi Liz, Thanks so much for taking the time out of your uber busy family/professional life to write such a lovely review of the service that you received from Tess and the city office team at ...

Mansbridge and Balment have ...

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By : 'James'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £175000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL5

Dec 24, 2014
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Mansbridge and Balment have sold my last two properties, and have been excellent throughout, especially when compared to other agents in the Plymouth area I have dealt with. They set themselves high standards, and then MAINTAIN THEM t all times. Other agents promise action, and even make notes in a ... Read Full Review

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By : Mansbridge Balment

Dec 29, 2014

Dear James, thank you very much for your kind words. We are delighted that you were so pleased with our services which we endeavour to continually improve. Marie and Sharon in the Sales Progression ...

We went with Mansbridge on a ...

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Tess

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Darren

By : 'Kelvin'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £250000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : PL1

Sep 17, 2014
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We went with Mansbridge on a recommendation from a friend,there exclusive sole agents fee was most competitive,and the initial consultation with Darren the Director of the company was a pleasant experience and he was clearly very experienced and knowledgable in his field. Once we signed up for ... Read Full Review


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Very reasonable

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