Connells
3.6/5, 1786 reviews
65% recommended
80% lettings valuation accuracy
76% lettings fee satisfaction
One of the largest and most successful estate agency groups in the country with a network of over 150 branches throughout the Home Counties, South, West Country, Midlands and East Anglia. show more One of the largest and most successful estate agency groups in the country with a network of over 150 branches throughout the Home Counties, South, West Country, Midlands and East Anglia.

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18th Dec 2024
reviewed by 'Amy'
“James and Sam have been fantastic, really enthusiastic and great for getting 12 viewings booked in just three days. Both were ......”
17th Dec 2024
reviewed by 'Olivia Walker'
“Amazing service. James was so helpful throughout our property search’s, we are first time buyers so the process can ......”
11th Dec 2024
reviewed by 'Anicet'
“CONNELLS ABINGDONWorst estates agency ever and poorly behaved managing. DO NOT TRUST, either for selling or buying a property.I ......”
11th Dec 2024
reviewed by 'Rizwan'
“Dan Flowers has been incredibly helpful in securing a great mortgage for me. His expertise and dedication were evident throughout ......”
14th Nov 2024
reviewed by 'Jack L'
“Our experience with Connells throughout our first home purchase has been nothing short of outstanding. After the seller dropped out ......”
11th Nov 2024
reviewed by 'Dr Trefor Roberts'
“Tom Reid came to see me and having met a lot of estate agents, have to say he is a ......”
Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Lettings 80% 76% £300 £5,000
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277 64 251 156 363 87 161 50 116 261
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 08:30 - 18:30
  • Tuesday: 08:30 - 18:30
  • Wednesday: 08:30 - 18:30
  • Thursday: 08:30 - 18:30
  • Friday: 08:30 - 18:30
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday: Closed
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  • Conveyancing
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Connells Branches (view all 163)
Abingdon Oxfordshire, OX14
Amesbury, SP4
Andover Hampshire, SP10
Ashford Kent, TN24
Ashford Park Farm, TN23
Aylesbury, HP19
Aylesbury, HP20
Banbury, OX16

“Jack was overall helpful when we got in contact and ......”

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Oct 17,2016
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By: 'HRichards'
Oct 17,2016
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Jack was overall helpful when we got in contact and usually easy to reach, would get back to us quite promptly also. Generally friendly and helpful....
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“Very rude sales team at this branch. Poor centralised property ......”

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Oct 14,2016
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By: 'Smiler'
Oct 14,2016
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Very rude sales team at this branch. Poor centralised property management for lettings. Overall appalling service. Would not rent or buy through this agent again....
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Extortionate tenancy renewal fees, considering all done online.
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“Both Jack and Jo went above and beyond getting my ......”

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Oct 11,2016
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By: 'Mandy'
Oct 11,2016
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Both Jack and Jo went above and beyond getting my house sale completed in a very tight time scale so I could purchase a new build property off plan. This was made even more difficult due to original buyers dropping out. But we made it ...
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I never like paying agents fees but I have to say the boys earnt their money on this sale.
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“Very supportive and reliable Lettings Negotiator. Always encouraging even when ......”

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By: 'Z'
Oct 01,2016
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Very supportive and reliable Lettings Negotiator. Always encouraging even when things are not looking positive. Keep up the hard work👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾...
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Good
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Sep 30,2016
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By: 'Discontented'
Sep 30,2016
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I have been with this Agent as a Landlord for quite a few years over that time I have found that communication and performance as a Management company rubbish .I am moving my properties to a new agent I also use other agents that are ...
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expensive
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“I've been renting a property in Basingstoke via Connells since ......”

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Sep 29,2016
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By: 'Dean'
Sep 29,2016
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I've been renting a property in Basingstoke via Connells since May... during that time I have spent 39days WITHOUT gas (no hot water, heating, ability to use the hob, ability to shower/bath). Whilst not something they control directly the assistance in sorting the issue ...
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Terrible... unless you consider NOT getting what you have paid for as reasonable
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“I found the whole experience with Connells and Brandon both ......”

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Sep 15,2016
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By: 'Nick'
Sep 15,2016
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I found the whole experience with Connells and Brandon both very professional and as stress free as it could have been. The process was very quick and straight forward. I would not hesitate to use you guys again. Kind regards - Nick...
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Sep 14,2016
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By: 'Extremely'
Sep 14,2016
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I had a viewing arranged on a property and the agent was not there at the agreed time. I waited nearly 10 minutes before calling as I knew traffic was heavy. Upon speaking to the office a lady said she would call the person who was ...
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“Very poor service overall. Selling my house with Connells. Initial ......”

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Sep 08,2016
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By: 'Disappointed'
Sep 08,2016
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Very poor service overall. Selling my house with Connells. Initial photos were poor. No wide angle lens used. Wrong photos put into website. Second set of photos requested, slow to organise. Poor advice given. Will not release from contract. Would not recommend this branch....
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“the price was agreed through the agent and we paid ......”

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Sep 07,2016
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By: 'kaur'
Sep 07,2016
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the price was agreed through the agent and we paid for survey the property ourself and same day agent called me that the owner asking £5000 more but i did say to the agent that we are not paying more than the price has been agreed ...
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“Mr. Ryan Brown from EC Renewals provided quick and efficient ......”

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Aug 31,2016
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By: 'property'
Aug 31,2016
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Mr. Ryan Brown from EC Renewals provided quick and efficient assistance for the renewal of my tenancy agreement. Much appreciated!...
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“Lied to, insulted & laughed at! I first called to view ......”

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Aug 23,2016
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By: 'Samuel'
Aug 23,2016
8 people found
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Lied to, insulted & laughed at! I first called to view a property I liked the look of and was told I couldn't view it until I had seen their mortgage adviser even though I told them I had an adviser they told me this was ...
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“Complaints Against Lettings Agents - Barnard Marcus / Sequence Home / ConnellsIn ......”

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Aug 19,2016
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By: 'markysharky'
Aug 19,2016
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Complaints Against Lettings Agents - Barnard Marcus / Sequence Home / Connells In the 2nd quarter of 2015, as the then Landlord, I was forced to begin an eviction process, using a solicitor to kick-start the process and paper-work, which cost me £970. The Tenant eventually left on 27th. ...
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Once they had their "fully managed fee" paid they were happy..however, fully managed also meant right up until I got my expenses back, caused by THEIR (fully managed) tenant, in my property. It affected my entire family's life!!
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By: Stewart
Aug 20, 2016
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This should not be against my office in Leighton Buzzard? I would suggest finding the agents office. Easy mistake to make, as our head office is in Leighton Buzzard, but this is not it. Kind regards Stewart ...

“Very many thanks indeed to Scott Windsor for navigating so ......”

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By: 'Andrew'
Aug 18,2016
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Very many thanks indeed to Scott Windsor for navigating so successfully through the sensitivities of a rent change. He resolved the issue in a speedy and helpful way and I am very grateful. Andrew thomson...
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acceptable!
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“Jacqueline has always been professional, polite and quick to respond ......”

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Aug 14,2016
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By: 'Redhill'
Aug 14,2016
1 people found
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Jacqueline has always been professional, polite and quick to respond to any queries. She has helped us with two separate tenants and has been extremely helpful with any issues which we have had....
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“When we viewed the house in 2015, it was in a ......”

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Aug 12,2016
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By: 'AP'
Aug 12,2016
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When we viewed the house in 2015, it was in a terrible state. However, we were promised that the house would be professionally cleaned and repainted before we moved in. To which it was. It was also part of the contract agreement, that we would have ...
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They charge you near ‚£200 to check your credit rating. You can actually check your own credit rating online for free!!!
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They charge you near ‚£200 to check your credit rating. You can actually check your own credit rating online for free!!!
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“Very poor service combined with very high fees. Very pushy, ......”

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Aug 11,2016
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By: 'Jane'
Aug 11,2016
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Very poor service combined with very high fees. Very pushy, there is a lot of pressure to extract the maximum possible fee from sellers and also to use Connells' own brand solicitors rather than your own. When I explained I would be using my own ...
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Excessive fees (over 2%), particularly in view of the (mediocre) and at times rude and unprofessional service provided. I will not be recommending Connells to my friends and family.
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Aug 04,2016
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By: 'T.'
Aug 04,2016
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We used Connells to handle our letting needs and they found us the current house that we are letting at 3 Maltings Court. While there were some initial issues as we went through the process, Nikki finally got involved and made the process better and more ...
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I am not sure how the fees are set, but having to pay a fee for both my wife and I separately was very confusing and disappointing. I was working with Tia Thomas who charged us each 150 for our applications, splitting the rent onto each application as if to justify charging us both for the application fee. Since I am the only applicant that would be paying the full rent each month -- my wife does not work -- I felt that I should be the only one charged a fee to run the background check and complete the process. I would like to know if this is a common practice by your letting agency.
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“I was more than happy with the way Scott managed ......”

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By: 'K.Matthews'
Aug 04,2016
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I was more than happy with the way Scott managed a recent tenancy renewal. It wasn't straightforward for various reasons and I found him to be very personable and patient when explaining options, discussing the issues involved and giving timely updates. This renewal required negotiation ...
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“An experience that just completely confirmed my opinions of estate ......”

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Aug 03,2016
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By: 'amwallace8'
Aug 03,2016
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An experience that just completely confirmed my opinions of estate agents. Right from the start when their representative was 45 minutes late arriving for the appointment, through to not informing me that the sale had collapsed, it was a soul destroying experience.Between them and their ...
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Awful, awful, awful service. Late to viewing appointment and then collapsed the sale altogether along with Premier Property Lawyers
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Awful, awful, awful service. Late to viewing appointment and then collapsed the sale altogether along with Premier Property Lawyers
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“We have returned to the UK from living in Spain ......”

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Aug 02,2016
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By: 'Vicky'
Aug 02,2016
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We have returned to the UK from living in Spain for 13 years, renting a property wasn't particularly straight forward for us, as we have no earning history etc in the UK. Even though we probably weren't the easiest client to deal with, once we had ...
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Its an expensive process being first time renters, but I think Connells fees are inline with everyone elses.
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“I don't understand the bad reviews! The staff are amazing!! ......”

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Aug 02,2016
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By: 'Bobby'
Aug 02,2016
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I don't understand the bad reviews! The staff are amazing!! Especially Ruth and Maxine. Do not hesitate to use them, top class service, so friendly and will go to every length to help you every step of the way!...
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They are more expensive than others so you may decide not to use them....big mistake! They will get your money back and a lot more for your pocket on the sale. Worth every penny!
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“Alison Williams-Pratt has been very professional, helpful and exceeded expectations ......”

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By: 'Cynthia'
Aug 02,2016
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Alison Williams-Pratt has been very professional, helpful and exceeded expectations when I asked to move into my new rented property within shorter than usual timescales. She worked very hard to ensure that I could achieve my move. A great asset to the team and I ...
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Don't know - 1st time renting.
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“Within 30 minutes of me calling Connells to rent out my ......”

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Aug 01,2016
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By: 'J'
Aug 01,2016
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Within 30 minutes of me calling Connells to rent out my property, (I'd just got the keys to!), Jo Turner was there with prospective tenants in mind, who her colleague had called to arrange them to meet me and see the house the following day. Jo ...
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The fees are fair. One problem Ive already had with the cooker was sorted out straight away and not over the top in price. I was really impressed.
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“Very happy with the service we received from Nikki at ......”

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By: 'Jacqui'
Aug 01,2016
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Very happy with the service we received from Nikki at Connells at a particully stessfull time as our house had been flooded and we needed a house to rent close by, everything happened quickly and efficiently. House is great and I'm sure if we have ...
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Our insurance paid so not sure
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“Thank-you so much for your help recently regarding the issue ......”

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Jul 25,2016
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By: 'Lisa'
Jul 25,2016
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Thank-you so much for your help recently regarding the issue with my washing machine. It was challenging as I was on holiday with limited signal; but because of your attention to detail and your ability to do what you say you were going to do ...
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“Jessica has recently become our property co-ordinator and I feel ......”

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Jul 25,2016
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By: 'Treasurer'
Jul 25,2016
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Jessica has recently become our property co-ordinator and I feel she is the best one we have dealt with. She is based at the Letting Support Centre in Cardiff. We have had a few problems and she has dealt with them quickly and efficiently, especially ...
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“I have had the pleasure of dealing with Molly on ......”

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Jul 25,2016
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By: 'Chris.Rout'
Jul 25,2016
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I have had the pleasure of dealing with Molly on a couple of occasions with regards to my apartment l rent out through your letting department. I have always found Molly to be extremely helpful in dealing with my issue in a professional way and ...
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“From a long time tenant you could not get poorer ......”

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Jul 24,2016
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By: 'Touchstone'
Jul 24,2016
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From a long time tenant you could not get poorer customer service. Repairs are subbed out to non local companies who will not ring you to tell you they are here. If you are not in they will not ring. They will just leave. They ...
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Not worth the money.
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By: Elizabeth Yarney
Sep 14, 2018
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Hi, Unfortunately this review does not relate to Connells Andovers Services. Touchstone are a client of ours of which we simply provide a "tenant find only" service, therefore, we have no control over their contractors actions or rent increases. ...

“We booked a viewing for 1015am 23rd July 2016. We are ......”

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Jul 23,2016
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By: 'Richard'
Jul 23,2016
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We booked a viewing for 1015am 23rd July 2016. We are relocating from Billericay, Essex to Aylesbury so had driven 70 miles for the viewing. On arrival we were left standing outside the property, no agent available to meet & greet. The current tenants were kind enough to ...
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Kindly note that legally, letting agents need to publish information about their tenancy fees, government-approved redress schemes and client money protection schemes on their website and on third party websites (on which agents are listed). For properties to lease/rent in England, agents need to keep this information up to date and precise on allAgents or specify within the property description.

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Last updated at 12:48 PM 14/12/2016 by Carl Wood

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