“Great if you're the landlord....awful if you're the tenant. ......”
1 Star Review
Dec 01,2016
By:
'sasash'
Dec 01,2016
Branch: Halifax, 12 Bull Green
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £450
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: HX3
Branch: Halifax, 12 Bull Green
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £450
Postcode: HX3
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Great if you're the landlord....awful if you're the tenant. I ended up getting my own references sorted despite having paid out for Countrywide to do this. They dodnt confirm my move in date until THE DAY i moved in and refused to allow me ...
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Extortionate especially given that they do very little.
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“Pre-moving in process was absolutely awful.Submitted all information well ......”
1 Star Review
Nov 23,2016
By:
'Angry'
Nov 23,2016
Branch: Manchester, 21 Albion Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: M5
Branch: Manchester, 21 Albion Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: M5
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Pre-moving in process was absolutely awful.
Submitted all information well in advance of our moving in date, sorted out guarantors where we were told to. 2 days before the moving date, Bridgefords announced that we needed ANOTHER guarantor (they had previously said the person in question ...
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Standard for an agency. Absolutely absurd however considering that I ended up doing their job for them at nearly every step of the process.
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“Very poor customer service from Stacey - at best she ......”
1 Star Review
Nov 22,2016
By:
'GG'
Nov 22,2016
Branch: Stalybridge, 53 Mottram Road
Services: Buying agent
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: OL5
Branch: Stalybridge, 53 Mottram Road
Buying agent
Postcode: OL5
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Very poor customer service from Stacey - at best she failed to take responsibility for her mistakes and apologise to me for my inconvenience when she failed to turn up to a viewing, at worst she lied to me to cover her poor communication. I ...
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“Worst estate agents ive dealt with. My room flooded they ......”
1 Star Review
Nov 21,2016
By:
'Sam'
Nov 21,2016
Branch: Manchester, 2/10 Albert Square
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £420
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: M3
Branch: Manchester, 2/10 Albert Square
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £420
Postcode: M3
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Worst estate agents ive dealt with. My room flooded they refused access to my landlord unless it was by letter. They even got a forensic scientist in to say that my flat was habitable so I had to live in a stripped out flooded concrete ...
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“Melody, phoebe and Katie delivered 1st class service while attending ......”
5 Star Review
Nov 11,2016
By:
'Mrs'
Nov 11,2016
Branch: Poynton, 2 London Road North
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £295
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SK12
Branch: Poynton, 2 London Road North
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £295
Postcode: SK12
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Melody, phoebe and Katie delivered 1st class service while attending to our house sale needs.
All 3 ladies are professional and go the extra mile in communication and organisation ensuring that as a customer you feel special. I will definitely recommend....
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“well... where to start with my review of this awful ......”
1 Star Review
Nov 02,2016
By:
'cyclingmum'
Nov 02,2016
Branch: Darlington, 25 Skinnergate
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: DL3
Branch: Darlington, 25 Skinnergate
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Postcode: DL3
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well... where to start with my review of this awful company and one terrible branch. They managed my property in a satisfactory way for several years until I think they recruited staff that couldn't give a damn, and they had too much work to deal ...
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fees are very high compared to other agents and they rip people off because they charge for things that are actually free such as moving onto a rolling contract once the end of a 6 month fixed term ends
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“Absolutely horrendous organisation! I have dealt with the Stockton Heath, ......”
1 Star Review
Nov 02,2016
By:
'Clare'
Nov 02,2016
Branch: Warrington, 66-70 London Road
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: WA7
Branch: Warrington, 66-70 London Road
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: WA7
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Absolutely horrendous organisation! I have dealt with the Stockton Heath, Warrington branch and never in my life have I come across such an unorganised, unprofessional outfit. We had to wait two weeks for the main front door key to the apartment block; when I rang ...
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The fees would not be an issues if the their service was half decent!
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1 Star Review
Oct 26,2016
By:
'ECCLEST0N'
Oct 26,2016
Branch: Stockport, 2a Mersey Square
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: SK1
Branch: Stockport, 2a Mersey Square
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Postcode: SK1
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We all read on review sites all the time do not deal with and quite often it seems an over exaggerated phrase. I wish i could kickstart this review with something different but I can't. Bridgfords are absolutely appalling when it comes to managing property (...
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The fees are in line with the market average, but that's expensive when they aren't doing what they promise.
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“I am not commenting on the people who work in ......”
1 Star Review
Oct 18,2016
By:
'Just'
Oct 18,2016
Branch: Manchester, 731 Wilmslow Road
Services: Lettings (Prospective customer)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: M20
Branch: Manchester, 731 Wilmslow Road
Lettings (Prospective customer)
Postcode: M20
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I am not commenting on the people who work in this office, all I want to say is trying to get a viewing for an apartment advertised by this agent is impossible. I have now tried on two occasions, both times the agent on the ...
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“Myself and my partner have lived as tenants in a ......”
1 Star Review
Oct 18,2016
By:
'Jay'
Oct 18,2016
Branch: Bolton, 8 Oxford Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: M38
Branch: Bolton, 8 Oxford Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: M38
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Myself and my partner have lived as tenants in a house let by Bridgfords and can say they had never been a good third party between ourselves and our landlord.
We have been spoken down to by their staff and could never get a positive ...
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There were regular occasions where we would not be told about fees until the last minute, at this point we had no choice to pay them.
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“Zahid is very professional. Was able to give me local ......”
5 Star Review
Oct 10,2016
By:
'Manminder'
Oct 10,2016
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £650
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: M15
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £650
Postcode: M15
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Zahid is very professional. Was able to give me local market news, which helped me to make right decision, whether to see the rental property or keep it for few more years.
Definitely an asset to business....
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“I Have been waiting for my rent for a month ......”
1 Star Review
Oct 06,2016
By:
'Mike'
Oct 06,2016
Branch: Durham, 15 Elvet Bridge
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £900
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: DH1
Branch: Durham, 15 Elvet Bridge
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £900
Postcode: DH1
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I Have been waiting for my rent for a month an a half. I phone i'm put on hold for ages and eventually hang up. I email no response.
What must I do to get my deposit back. blatant robbery is taking place!...
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At the moment I am waiting for my deposit to be refunded.
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“We sold our home when other agents could not. Glè......”
5 Star Review
Sep 30,2016
By:
'Jean'
Sep 30,2016
Branch: Stockport, 156 London Road
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £295
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SK74
Branch: Stockport, 156 London Road
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £295
Postcode: SK74
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We sold our home when other agents could not. Glèn the manager and Rachel really helpful. We received appropriate buyers viewing our• property, which the other agent failed to do. We would highly recommend Hazel Grove bÅ•anch. Very proactive and made the process ...
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Paid 1.25%
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“This agent was extremely professional up until the point where ......”
2 Star Review
Sep 23,2016
By:
'Moon'
Sep 23,2016
Branch: Manchester, 21 Albion Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: M46
Branch: Manchester, 21 Albion Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: M46
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This agent was extremely professional up until the point where they received our money. The guy who took us on a flat tour was really good and inspired confidence. The lady who did the initial paperwork was professional and lovely. The whole commitment process was ...
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The fees were average. They weren't high. they seemed reasonable to me,until I started having to carry out some of the work !
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“Absolutely disgusting agency!!! When we moved into the property we ......”
1 Star Review
Sep 22,2016
By:
'Disgusted'
Sep 22,2016
Branch: Darlington, 23 Duke Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: DL2
Branch: Darlington, 23 Duke Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: DL2
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Absolutely disgusting agency!!! When we moved into the property we were renting, we had some plumbing issues.Agency called a plumber,and it was fixed.However,we received a bill later on,which ment we had to pay for the service when why should we? ...
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Awful and disgusting!
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“Appalling service. As a landlord their fees are extortionate. Their ......”
1 Star Review
Sep 20,2016
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'Disgusted'
Sep 20,2016
Branch: Newcastle-under-Lyme, 54 Merrial Street
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £430
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: ST4
Branch: Newcastle-under-Lyme, 54 Merrial Street
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £430
Postcode: ST4
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Appalling service. As a landlord their fees are extortionate. Their service levels are dreadful. They never call back when phoned and e-mails are not responded to promptly. They regularly deducted unauthorised sums from rental payments. We finally sacked them as agents. They made the exit ...
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The fees are extortionate, there are also many "hidden" charges deducted without authorisation time and again
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“Appalling communication, never phone back, always have to phone them! ......”
1 Star Review
Sep 20,2016
By:
'Colin'
Sep 20,2016
Branch: Teeside, 141 Linthorpe Road
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: TS18
Branch: Teeside, 141 Linthorpe Road
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: TS18
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Appalling communication, never phone back, always have to phone them! Been waiting 3weeks now for my Bond back! By law is supposed to take a maximum of 10 days. Everything was done by the letter complete with a signed letter from the landlord to release the ...
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“Absolutely terrible experience, bridgfords had a clear lack of communication ......”
1 Star Review
Sep 13,2016
By:
'lr2506'
Sep 13,2016
Branch: Altrincham, 15 The Downs
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: WA15
Branch: Altrincham, 15 The Downs
Sales (as a Buyer)
Postcode: WA15
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Absolutely terrible experience, bridgfords had a clear lack of communication and were full of empty promises. We were told we would be called weekly to receive an update- we were never once called and were constantly having to chase them. Our purchase dragged on for ...
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Absolutely terrible service from start to finish. Bridgfords were difficult to get in touch with, never on time for any viewings and were full of empty promises. Our purchase dragged on and on for months- largely due to them failing to request vital information. Never once did they contact us, we were constantly chasing them. They made an already stressful process 100 times worse. Do not use!!!!
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“Never again. - longest contract I've ever seen - everything ......”
1 Star Review
Sep 01,2016
By:
'Durham'
Sep 01,2016
Branch: Durham, 15 Elvet Bridge
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £650
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: DH1
Branch: Durham, 15 Elvet Bridge
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £650
Postcode: DH1
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Never again.
- longest contract I've ever seen - everything is forbidden, everything you do has substantial fees attached to it
- carpet in flat was never cleaned before we moved in, because, according to them, they didn't have enough time for this (it was 7 ...
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They charge extra for a landlord reference fee when you move out (20 + VAT).
Expensive fees, it was a 100 GBP more than our current agent.
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“In what was a very stressful time Grace and David ......”
5 Star Review
Aug 31,2016
By:
'Paul'
Aug 31,2016
Branch: Harrogate, 16 Albert Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: HG3
Branch: Harrogate, 16 Albert Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: HG3
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In what was a very stressful time Grace and David made my move as painless as possible. They were there when they said they would be, they were helpful and genuinely committed and ensured all the paperwork was completed efficiently and in the quickest time ...
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comparable to other local estate agents
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“Since Bridgfords (Grey Street) has been our estate agency, every ......”
4 Star Review
Aug 25,2016
By:
'Sibylle'
Aug 25,2016
Branch: Newcastle upon Tyne, 92 Grey Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: NE1
Branch: Newcastle upon Tyne, 92 Grey Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: NE1
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Since Bridgfords (Grey Street) has been our estate agency, every time we had a problem or an enquiry they've dealt with them promptly. For instance, two days ago Hugo contacted Emma and Lauren regarding a fault with our oven. They dealt with the problem very ...
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good
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“The last 2 property's I have rented have both been through ......”
1 Star Review
Aug 23,2016
By:
'Angrybear'
Aug 23,2016
Branch: Warrington, 66-70 London Road
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £600
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: WA12
Branch: Warrington, 66-70 London Road
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £600
Postcode: WA12
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The last 2 property's I have rented have both been through Bridgfords, and have both been managed by Bridgfords, to say the staff are useless would be an understatement if you've got a problem you may Aswell write it on a piece of paper and chuck ...
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Bad.bad.bad.bad ‚£500 for a few pieces of paper and a headache
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“Just moved into a fully furnished flat managed by Bridgford ......”
1 Star Review
Aug 07,2016
By:
'Adam'
Aug 07,2016
Branch: Newcastle upon Tyne, 92 Grey Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: NE6
Branch: Newcastle upon Tyne, 92 Grey Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: NE6
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Just moved into a fully furnished flat managed by Bridgford and the following aren't working; Hoover, washing machine and iron, which I reported and nothing has been fixed yet. I also had a flooding on Saturday (same week I moved in) and I called the ...
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“Stay away from Bridgfrods!Absolutely vile customer service. I have ......”
1 Star Review
Aug 04,2016
By:
'StudentTenant2016'
Aug 04,2016
Branch: Manchester, 21 Albion Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: M20
Branch: Manchester, 21 Albion Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: M20
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Stay away from Bridgfrods!
Absolutely vile customer service. I have been shouted at down the phone multiple times for making enquiries.
I had the unfortunate burden of being handled by Bridgfords after our (very lovely) landlord passed away unexpectedly just before out tenancy started
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“We have had more customer service in 1 week than 3months ......”
5 Star Review
Jul 31,2016
By:
'Barb'
Jul 31,2016
Branch: Preston, 204 Station Road
Services: Sales (Prospective customer)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR5
Branch: Preston, 204 Station Road
Sales (Prospective customer)
Postcode: PR5
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We have had more customer service in 1 week than 3months with another local estate agents. Best of all we have a viewing in that week. Bridgfords have been more friendly and helpful out of all other agents we approached. They were recommended to me and ...
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A little higher than expected but worth every penny if they can get me a sale.
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“Do not use Bridgefords ! I have used Bridgefords since I ......”
1 Star Review
Jul 28,2016
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'Landlord'
Jul 28,2016
Branch: Preston, 1 Winckley Street
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: PR7
Branch: Preston, 1 Winckley Street
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Postcode: PR7
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Do not use Bridgefords !
I have used Bridgefords since I bought this property and had no issues until a couple of years ago when a team member called Gemma left. Since then the service has completely disintegrated into a farce.
To name but a few ...
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I did not get the service I paid for
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“Absolutely useless, apart from one great girl that showed us ......”
1 Star Review
Jul 20,2016
By:
'John'
Jul 20,2016
Branch: Stockport, 156 London Road
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: SK7
Branch: Stockport, 156 London Road
Sales (as a Buyer)
Postcode: SK7
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Absolutely useless, apart from one great girl that showed us around the house we ended up purchasing. We were in a five property chain and everything that could go wrong with the solicitors and banks did. Towards the end of the day my solicitor told ...
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“Absolutely useless, apart from one great girl that showed us ......”
1 Star Review
Jul 20,2016
By:
'John'
Jul 20,2016
Branch: Stockport, 156 London Road
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: SK7
Branch: Stockport, 156 London Road
Sales (as a Buyer)
Postcode: SK7
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Absolutely useless, apart from one great girl that showed us around the house we ended up purchasing. We were in a five property chain and everything that could go wrong with the solicitors and banks did. Towards the end of the day my solicitor told ...
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“they are in a hurry of selling the flat where ......”
1 Star Review
Jul 17,2016
By:
'michiyo'
Jul 17,2016
Branch: Nantwich, 45 High Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Sold price: £125000
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: NE1
Branch: Nantwich, 45 High Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Sold price: £125000
Postcode: NE1
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they are in a hurry of selling the flat where i live in. they are calling me 2-3 time a days 4 times in a roll. then they call me for the viewing within 24 hours . that breaks the law to view the flat with a 24hr ...
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“They took awful photos had to come back to redo. ......”
1 Star Review
Jul 08,2016
By:
'Sc94'
Jul 08,2016
Branch: Bolton, 8 Oxford Street
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: BL4
Branch: Bolton, 8 Oxford Street
Sales (as a Vendor)
Postcode: BL4
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They took awful photos had to come back to redo. We complained about the comments written and houses even cheap3r than ours got a better description. Not once did an estate agent show the people round we had to be there to show them ...
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Decent price if service was good.
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