“I have used Atlantis as my agents for over three ......”
5 Star Review
Jan 22,2013
By:
'William'
Jan 22,2013
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: RG1
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I have used Atlantis as my agents for over three years now and I am more than satisfied with their service and handling of my properties. Always polite, proactive and quick to re-market end of lease. Happy to recommend.
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4 Star Review
Jan 18,2013
By:
'Charlotte'
Jan 18,2013
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: RG1
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
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The staff here were a breath of fresh air, completely in contrast to the shoddy service and harassment my partner and I had with Parkers, who repeatedly rang me at work after being told explicitly not to. Hope it's not a one off and the ...
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“James was excellent, having spoken with a few other agents ......”
5 Star Review
Jan 15,2013
By:
'BH'
Jan 15,2013
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: RG1
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
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James was excellent, having spoken with a few other agents from different companies, he was the only one to actually listened when told of our requirements and not only found something which matched our requirements, but exceeded them! He also got all the paperwork pushed ...
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5 Star Review
Jan 14,2013
By:
'Liz'
Jan 14,2013
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: RG1
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
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I reported my boiler issue to Leon on Friday I received a really quick response saying that an engineer will be in touch shortly. The engineer text me to arrange a time and was kind enough to come out on Saturday. My boiler's now back ...
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1 Star Review
Jan 05,2013
By:
'Claire'
Jan 05,2013
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: RG30
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
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I feel as if I have to share my story, because I don't feel anyone should go through what I have gone through. I am currently fighting for my deposit from Atlantis, I'll let you judge who should get the deposit...
My tenancy began on ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Where do I start...
I think the major issue was next time react to a situation - when I say I have maggots do not LEAVE me with them for over 2 weeks.
-Give me back my deposit, which I know you won't do HENCE why I have got TDS involved
And please, business' like you won't be around for long. Nobody likes liars and nobody likes getting mugged off.
- many thanks.
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“New to the area, needed a short term let due ......”
5 Star Review
Dec 11,2012
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'James'
Dec 11,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: RG1
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
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New to the area, needed a short term let due to work. Atlantis were recommended by a colleague so they were where I started my search. Dealt directly with James, a director who showed obvious expert local knowledge and immediately dismissed properties that he knew ...
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1 Star Review
Dec 09,2012
By:
'AtlantisBeware'
Dec 09,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: RG1
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Please Beware!
We were let a property that ended up having a faulty electrics and was situated in the middle of a very bad estate ( they show you the property during the day ). We gave the keys back to the lettings agent the same day ...
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Please Beware!
We were let a property that ended up having a faulty gas supply and dodgy electrics and was situated in the middle of a very bad estate ( they show you the property during the day ). We gave the keys back to the lettings agent the same day but I had to go through the TDS to get my deposit back and also pay ‚£570 to re-advertise the property ( their own documentation say this charge should be ‚£200 ). I would stay well cler of these guys, they were rude, and very inefficient it was a real mission to get any of our monies back.
Be careful
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“I experienced great difficulty getting my deposit back. Atlantis were ......”
1 Star Review
Nov 24,2012
By:
'Kalamazoo'
Nov 24,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: RG2
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I experienced great difficulty getting my deposit back. Atlantis were terrible at record keeping. They used the wrong inventory and tried to charge for items that were never there. They constantly stalled and would not return the deposit even when I had signed the settlement. ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Lower fees, keep your promises, answer emails, return deposits, be honest.
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“Midway through contract negotiation for a letting and after we ......”
2 Star Review
Nov 10,2012
By:
'Myrninerest'
Nov 10,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (Prospective customer)
Would you recommend?: No
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Midway through contract negotiation for a letting and after we had paid our deposit, the landlord of the property we hoped to rent pulled out of the deal since he changed his mind about the tenancy period we were asking for.
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“My experience with this firm was awful as all they ......”
1 Star Review
Sep 11,2012
By:
'Shaz'
Sep 11,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
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My experience with this firm was awful as all they are interested in are extortionate fees and they give an appalling service. I called to book an appointment initially and was promised a service in which Atlantis failed on all accounts. There charges are even ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
The agent needs to reduce extortionate charges in line with all other competitors. Also needs to train staff on customer service rather than ignorance and arrogance. The business has thrived due to customers. They will make and eventually break the business.
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“Luckily our tenancy was only an introduction through Atlantis and ......”
1 Star Review
Aug 30,2012
By:
'annoyedmatt'
Aug 30,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
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Luckily our tenancy was only an introduction through Atlantis and our property was managed directly by the landlord, who was fantastic, but when it came to moving out Atlantis were rubbish. There organisation was so inept they kept asking if people could view the property ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Pay us back our deposit within the 28 days stated (which is too long anyway).
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“wont be using atlantis again i should have listened to ......”
2 Star Review
Aug 23,2012
By:
'L&A'
Aug 23,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
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wont be using atlantis again i should have listened to all of the reviews before getting a tenancy with them. although i have always dealt with Nicole Alder who was lovely, the company as a whole is a joke. ive never really bothered them at ...
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“I personally would question these positive reviews. Allagents should display ......”
1 Star Review
Aug 06,2012
By:
'AST'
Aug 06,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
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I personally would question these positive reviews. Allagents should display the ip and subnet of these reviews. I'm sure quite a few of these positives orginate from the same office/network.
I work in a large international company based in Reading and personally know many ...
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if you've already signed with them, please accept my sympathies. If not, then read on even more carefully.
The Fees -(maybe different, in your case)
1. Review the agreement fees closely. Specially, at checkout, a percentage of your rent is deducted. Don't sign till you've read this. Take your time. Remember, they need your business.
2. Everytime you renew the contract, there's a fees involved which isn't transparent. Review this. If not clear, ask this in advance.
3. If moving to a different tenancy, Atlantis may charge you ‚£40 for providing a landlord review/clearance.
4. A notorious ‚£30 charge for any opportunity they can get you at. It increases too while you contest this with the deafs and the dafts.
Tips.
Maintain a folder by their name.
0. Get a renters insurance. You will not regret it.
1. Keep scanned copies of all agreements and fees.
2. A MUST. Review the inventory with a magnifying glass. Don't sign it unless you study it. Make a note of every inconsistency. Keep a scanned copy and send them via email and post. Even if they don't ask for it. Remember, this will come handy if dealing with TDS. Photographs a big plus. I'd take a video of the entire property with a paper in background that reflects the date.
3. Unlike Haslams and Parkers, Atlantis doesn't provide a quarterly inspection report to tenants. If you have reported an issue, you'll get no confirmation from them. So keep your records of mail or letters describing the issue. Again, photographs.
4. There a huge communication gap between Atlantis accounts and property management. Chances are you'll get charged frequent penalties of ‚£30 which keeps on increasing as you debate it. Always CC Accounts in your mail/
5. Raise the issue with the top head, if you have to. There's a warm statement by the chief. Don't fall for that. Learn it by your experience. Remember, people at this end hear hard.
6. Finally, if nothing works, remember you have help with 3rd parties. Escalate the issue.
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1 Star Review
Aug 03,2012
By:
'Tebby'
Aug 03,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
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Yes, you might find the perfect property and yes you might have a great deal, but Atlantis will do whatever they can to make sure it is the worst experience possible.
I really can't say anything other than the fact that they provided absolutely no ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Been Transparent, been at all helpful in ANY way at ANY time, been customer orientated, not been obvious money grabbing sharks just looking for any excuse to charge more fees.
You know what, forget it you won't listen anyway.
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“This estate agency is bordering on criminal. And this is ......”
1 Star Review
Jul 28,2012
By:
'J.V.'
Jul 28,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
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This estate agency is bordering on criminal. And this is why ¢â‚¬â€œ
Few days ago I have received letter from Atlantis and Mr Nicholas, telling me that ¢â‚¬Å“Further to tenancy agreement you have invoices remaining unpaid on your account¢â‚¬Â.
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“I have used their rental and sales team's. The service ......”
5 Star Review
Jul 26,2012
By:
'Happy'
Jul 26,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode:
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
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I have used their rental and sales team's. The service for both teams are excellent. The advise they gave me helped me in making the correct decision and always keep me informed on progress....
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“i have used Atlantis for both sales and lettings. Their ......”
5 Star Review
Jul 16,2012
By:
'simon'
Jul 16,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: Yes
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Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
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i have used Atlantis for both sales and lettings. Their fees are competitive and their friendly professional service has meant Ive regurlary returned to them. I've no hesitation in recommending them....
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“Extremely poor service huge turnover of staff arrogant approach neither ......”
1 Star Review
Jul 16,2012
By:
'landlord'
Jul 16,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: No
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Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
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Extremely poor service huge turnover of staff arrogant approach neither landlord or tenant focussed. Full managment non-existent several prompts needed unable to satisfactorily obtain quotes.
Avoid at any cost...
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“Atlantis are an absolute joke. James Hathaway never returns phonecalls ......”
1 Star Review
Jul 14,2012
By:
'Sam'
Jul 14,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: No
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Atlantis are an absolute joke. James Hathaway never returns phonecalls or emails. I've been told to direct stuff to Andy Malone - has hasn't responded to any of my last two emails or phone calls. Their saving grace was Kayt Daugherty who has now left. ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Andy Malone: Confirm receipt of email as per my request in my voicemail
Russel Pearce: Call or write to introduce yourself as Kayt's replacement
James Hathaway: Respond to emails and phonecalls
John Sykes: Establish a rent guarantee scheme to landlords, as per Northwood UK's scheme, whereby landlords hand everything over to you but you pay them 75% of market rate, even if it's empty. It works a treat.
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“To say the least this agency is full of lies. ......”
2 Star Review
Jul 13,2012
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'V'
Jul 13,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
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To say the least this agency is full of lies. Before we moved in we agreed with Matt that some of the landlord's belongings will be removed and minor refurbishment will be undertaken. At the date of signing the contract we arrived at the property ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Deliver on promise.
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1 Star Review
Jul 04,2012
By:
'Mai'
Jul 04,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
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Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
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I have used most of the agencies in the Reading area in my 15+ yrs of living in rental property, so am well positioned to be able to say Atlantis are THE WORST Lettings Agency in Reading by far. Not only that but they are THE ...
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“I have used Atlantis Property for the past ten years ......”
5 Star Review
Jun 30,2012
By:
'Simon'
Jun 30,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: Yes
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I have used Atlantis Property for the past ten years to manage and let my apartment.Without question,they are the most organised and efficient lettings agent I have used over the years.They have always found tenants for me very quickly,and for the ...
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“The day we went to sign the tenancy agreement we ......”
1 Star Review
Jun 28,2012
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'Tanfields'
Jun 28,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
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Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
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The day we went to sign the tenancy agreement we were shocked that there were tenants in the Atlantis offices complaining about various things, but we went ahead as we liked the property and assumed that this was just a blip. We should have heeded ...
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“I have been dealing with James for well over 9 years ......”
5 Star Review
Jun 27,2012
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'Sandra'
Jun 27,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: Yes
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Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
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I have been dealing with James for well over 9 years and over that period he has proved time and time again he is an expert in the letting and property field. Any queries that I raise with him concerning the letting market he is already ...
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5 Star Review
Jun 19,2012
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'David'
Jun 19,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: Yes
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As a family business we have been using the services of Atlantis for over 10 years. We have had a close working relationship, suitable tenants are found quickly and we are updated with all applicants regardless of them meeting stringent criteria. The lettings team do a ...
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“Kayt Daugherty has been my contact whilst letting various properties ......”
5 Star Review
Jun 18,2012
By:
'sash'
Jun 18,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: Yes
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Kayt Daugherty has been my contact whilst letting various properties through Atlantis and she has been very efficient, very personnable and extremely professional at all times. The thought of Kayt not being there at any time leaves me very nervous. Anything that happens Kayt is ...
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“I have used Atantis to manage my property since I ......”
4 Star Review
Jun 18,2012
By:
'kerry'
Jun 18,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: Yes
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I have used Atantis to manage my property since I bought it in 2004. I have to say that in those years I have been tempted to leave Atlantis and have only stopped since since i have been dealing with Kayt, she is very professional and ...
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“Kelly has been very helpful in offering advise and taking ......”
5 Star Review
Jun 14,2012
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'Julie'
Jun 14,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (Prospective customer)
Would you recommend?: Yes
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Kelly has been very helpful in offering advise and taking time to ensure I received everything I needed. I have found her to be very helpful and organised. Thank you for all your help!!...
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“My partner and I came into contact with Atlantis Property ......”
1 Star Review
Jun 14,2012
By:
'Let'
Jun 14,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Lettings (Prospective customer)
Would you recommend?: No
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My partner and I came into contact with Atlantis Property Services in January 2012, when we decided to move our currently rented house. At first, what looked like a good agency, later we came to regret it deeply. We found a property which we wanted to ...
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5 Star Review
May 17,2012
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'Nazlee'
May 17,2012
Branch: Reading, 23/24 Market Place
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Would you recommend?: Yes
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I have to say that my experience with dealing with Atlantis Estate Agents and especially with James Hathaway at the Reading office was exceptional. James was very accommodating and also very thorough in his dealings at all times. We were kept in the loop constantly, ...
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