Cross Keys Estates
5/5, 1919 reviews
98% recommended
99% sales valuation accuracy
99% sales fee satisfaction
99% lettings valuation accuracy
99% lettings fee satisfaction
Cross Keys Estate Agents was formed by the Directors Jack Merriott-McMillan-Duncan (MNAEA MARLA) and Craig McMillan Duncan (MNAEA MARLA) in 2003 and the first office opened in May of that year in Devonport Road, Stoke Village. Craig grew up in the Stoke area and attended the local secondary school, now known ... show more Cross Keys Estate Agents was formed by the Directors Jack Merriott-McMillan-Duncan (MNAEA MARLA) and Craig McMillan Duncan (MNAEA MARLA) in 2003 and the first office opened in May of that year in Devonport Road, Stoke Village. Craig grew up in the Stoke area and attended the local secondary school, now known as Stoke Damerel Community College. Both Jack & Craig are also ex-serving members of the Royal Navy.

The Company was named after “Cross Keys House” which is the name of the building where the Company has been housed since our inception. It seemed appropriate to keep the spirit of the building alive by adopting the name for the Estate Agency. The name “Cross Keys House 1905” can be seen at top of the building to this day and dates back to when it first operated as a public house. The property that stood on the current site previously was the “Cross Keys Hotel” that was sadly lost to a fire at the end of the 19th Century.

Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 99% 99% £22,000 £30,800,000
Lettings 99% 99% £375 £1,400
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
177 4 426 10 727 10 485 11 65 4
Areas covered
  • PL1 - PL12 INCLUSIVE
  • Whole of Plymouth
Address

Cross Keys House 51-53 Devonport Road
Stoke,Plymouth
Devon
PL3 4DL
01752 500018

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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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“Thanks to the team...”

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Nov 08,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Nicola'
Nov 08,2018
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Patience is a virtue apparently, but it is not one of mine!!! Having to wait and wait for a mortgage offer is frustrating at the best of times, however, the team at Cross Keys took this in their stride, they also offered the services of ...
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In our case, the fees were not applicable as we were the buyers.
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“Very professional...”

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Nov 06,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Ken'
Nov 06,2018
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The marketing of the property from photographs to the literature produced was very professional. The staff were always warm and friendly and quick to respond....
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A tiny bit higher than some others but it come with the high end marketing.
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By: Danielle Gibbons
Nov 12, 2018
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Thank you very much for your kind review Ken. Kindest regards, Danielle ...

“thank you...”

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Nov 06,2018
Minithumbup
Jack Merriott-McMillan-Duncan MNAEA MARLA
By: 'Mrs'
Nov 06,2018
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i would like to thank cross keys for all the help they have given me in the sale of my property. i would especially like to mention Stefan for his kindness and consideration during a particularly challenging time of my life. he is a credit ...
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good
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By: Stefan
Nov 09, 2018
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Thanks for your review Mrs Trewin. Much appreciated! Happy to have helped you move on :) ...

“Holne Chase...”

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Nov 05,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Frank'
Nov 05,2018
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I normally arrange my tenants myself, but due to circumstances I decided to go to an estate agents, Cross Keys were recommended, but I approached them with trepidation. What a surprise, constant contact from especially Megan, tenants found, references made, interviews taken, saving me all ...
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Good
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By: Megan Gilmour
Nov 07, 2018
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Hi Frank, Many thanks for entrusting your rental property to us, it was a pleasure to do Business with you and I look forward to finding you another tenant in the future. Kind regards Megan ...

“Experience...”

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Nov 05,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Andrew'
Nov 05,2018
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All in all my experience was excellent from start to finish, great communication throughout, staff I found to be very pleasant and also patient as this was a new experience for me thanks ....
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By: Stefan
Nov 05, 2018
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Glad we could help you with the purchase of your new home Andrew! All the best! ...

“Outstanding Customer Service...”

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Nov 03,2018
Minithumbup
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By: 'Amber'
Nov 03,2018
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I had the pleasure of meeting Jack yesterday to collect my keys for my new home. Although I did not use Cross Keys as my estate agents, I received nothing but the best customer service I've ever had! The solicitors had messed up with the ...
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“18 Jean crescent...”

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Nov 01,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Ted'
Nov 01,2018
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I transferred to Cross Keys following a wasted and frustrating period with another agency, in what has transpired be a wise and pleasant decision. Danielle has been very professional, pleasant and dedicated to the sale of the property, delivering viewings within days (unlike the previous ...
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Probably a little high for my liking
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By: Danielle Gibbons
Nov 12, 2018
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Thank you for your lovely comments for myself and Phil, we are so pleased you are happy with the services provided and we all wish you all the very best for the future :) ...

“18 Jean crescent...”

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Nov 01,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Ted'
Nov 01,2018
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I transferred to Cross Keys following a wasted and frustrating period with another agency, in what has transpired be a wise and pleasant decision. Danielle has been very professional, pleasant and dedicated to the sale of the property, delivering viewings within days (unlike the previous ...
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Probably a little high for my liking
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By: Danielle Gibbons
Nov 14, 2018
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Thank you for your lovely comments for myself and Phil, we are so pleased you are happy with the services provided and we all wish you all the very best for the future :) ...

“helpful advice...”

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Oct 30,2018
Minithumbup
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By: 'Marcus'
Oct 30,2018
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myself and my girlfriend bought our first home together this year and we were very unsure on the process. we had seen a property that we liked with another agent but wanted independent advice and we had a good relationship with Rob and Jack at ...
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By: Jack Merriott
Nov 01, 2018
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Thank you so much for your review. It was our pleasure. ...

“Selling my property...”

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Oct 30,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Chris'
Oct 30,2018
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My circumstance (remote from Plymouth) required Crosskeys to handle all aspects of showing the property. I was impressed that they could get the listing live so quickly and confirmed at least 8 validated viewings within 24 hours. Given my location communication through both email and text was ...
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Competitive - both agents I spoke to were similar although Crosskeys were more happy to go for a % rather than a fixed fee. This made me feel they were encouraged to get the maximum price they could
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By: Danielle Gibbons
Nov 12, 2018
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Thank you so much for your kind review Chris. We all wish you all the best for the future & hope to speak with you again soon! ...

“Keith...”

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Oct 30,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Keith'
Oct 30,2018
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Very professional service provided by your team. I would 100% recommend you to mu family and friends. Thank you Keith...
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By: Danielle Gibbons
Oct 30, 2018
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Thank you very much for your kind review. I hope that you are very happy in your lovely new home! ...

“Buying our new house....”

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Oct 26,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Ann'
Oct 26,2018
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Danielle was very helpful and efficient. The phone was always answered promptly. We have moved six times and this is the seventh and our best experience with regard to estate agents. They are not all the same. Ten out of ten....
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By: Danielle Gibbons
Oct 30, 2018
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Thank you so much for your kind review! ...

“Excellent, professional service...”

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Oct 25,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Jo'
Oct 25,2018
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The staff at Cross Keys were always friendly and communication lines were open. Their service was professional and caring. They were spot on with the valuation of my property and fees were very reasonable. I would definitely recommend them and would use them again....
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Good. Negotiable
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By: Danielle Gibbons
Oct 26, 2018
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Thank you Jo for your kind review, I'm so happy that the process of selling your property was a good one. We wish you all the very best for the future! Kind regards, Danielle ...

“Excellent customer service...”

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Oct 21,2018
Minithumbup
Jack Merriott-McMillan-Duncan MNAEA MARLA
By: 'Millbridge'
Oct 21,2018
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Our thanks to Rob and Jack for dealing with the sale of our property. The photos were excellent and they kept us informed throughout. Would highly recommend cross keys in stoke village...
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Agents fees were fair
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By: Rob
Nov 01, 2018
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Thanks guys! ...

“Friendly , Polite , Courteous ,...”

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Oct 19,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Hammond'
Oct 19,2018
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Katherine showed us around a property to which we've since bought (stc)…..I believe it was only her first or second day with Cross keys ….We asked plenty of questions to which any she couldn't answer , she still endeavoured to find out and emailed me ...
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By: Craig Duncan Director
Oct 19, 2018
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What a lovely review, thank you so much Hammond. We clearly made the right decision by employing Kat and you have endorsed that. Once again, thank you ...

“Welcoming & helpful...”

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Oct 19,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Kath'
Oct 19,2018
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Stefan & Katherine have been great to deal with; I found them both very professional and welcoming whilst looking for my home. I'd like to thank them both very much for their help....
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By: Rob
Nov 01, 2018
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Thanks Kath for your kind words ...

“Very good throughout....”

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Oct 19,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Sam'
Oct 19,2018
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Danielle was awesome. Cross keys were very good only thing I would say is that the picture of the house was obviously an old one as there was a lot of ivy growing on it when we moved in....
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By: Danielle Gibbons
Oct 26, 2018
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Thank you very much for your feedback Sam! I hope that you are very happy in your new home! Kind regards, Danielle ...

“Sale and purchase of new home...”

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Oct 19,2018
Minithumbup
Jack Merriott-McMillan-Duncan MNAEA MARLA
By: 'Bill'
Oct 19,2018
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It is ubelievable that the level of service that the staff across CrossKeys carry out. All members of staff are like a big family. All are able to help with any issues arising. Honest and up frount business. Jack is really brilliant. Use this business ...
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I used a discount offer but even their standard fees are excellent value.
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By: Stefan
Oct 19, 2018
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Thank you for your kind words Bruce! We are glad to have been able to help you with the sale of your home! ...

“Delightful to deal with...”

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Oct 18,2018
Minithumbup
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By: 'The'
Oct 18,2018
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Fantastic service from Jack - a complete pleasure to deal with and he demonstrated that he really does know his stuff. I would give 10 out of 5 if I could. Thank you so much....
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Good
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By: Jack Merriott
Oct 18, 2018
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Many thanks for your kind words. ...

“Excellent Service...”

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Oct 16,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Aggi'
Oct 16,2018
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We live in Bristol and own a small house in Plymouth we rent out a small one bedroom house through Cross Keys. We regularly hear from Jo, carol and Megan who are all very profession and always helpful. We have a full services as we ...
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Fees are very reasonable and worth every penny!
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By: Megan Gilmour
Oct 18, 2018
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Hi Aggi, Thank you very much for your kind comments, we look forward to continuing our ongoing relationship with you! Kind regards Megan ...

“Great...”

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Oct 16,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Peter'
Oct 16,2018
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After 2 failed attempts to purchase a house (with different estate agents) working with Danielle to get our dream house was an absolute pleasure. She was very helpful & kind from the start to the very end of the whole process of the purchase. We could not ...
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By: Danielle Gibbons
Oct 22, 2018
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Hi Peter, Thank you so much for your kind review, we really appreciate it! I hope that you are very happy in your new home! ...

“Excellent service...”

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Oct 15,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Jaime'
Oct 15,2018
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Excellent, professional service. We bought our first house through Cross Keys, so weren't sure of the process. Danielle was so helpful, and always on hand to answers questions and chase things up. Danielle provided exceptional service and we highly recommend cross keys estate agents, and ...
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By: Danielle Gibbons
Oct 22, 2018
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Hi Jaime, Thank you so much for your kind review! ...

“Excellent communication...”

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Oct 11,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Savanah'
Oct 11,2018
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My partner and I had the pleasure of dealing with Megan, Jo & Carol who were all extremely helpful. Great communication between you all, it all seemed to feel very seemless. Thank you very much! Xx...
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By: Megan Gilmour
Oct 12, 2018
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Hi Savanah and Ryan, Thank you so much for your lovely comments, glad to hear you are settling in well! Kind regards Megan and Jo. ...

“Brilliant service!...”

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Oct 04,2018
Minithumbup
Jack Merriott-McMillan-Duncan MNAEA MARLA
By: 'Cat'
Oct 04,2018
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As first time buyers myself and my fianc© were fairly new to the property and purchasing industry. Jack carried out our viewing on the property we have purchased and he was very enthusiastic throughout and patient when explaining the processes and he also gave us ...
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By: Jack Merriott
Oct 05, 2018
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Thank you so much for you very kind review. It is our job to help people buy and sell houses so its alway great to help first time buyers. ...

“Handover of small rental portfolio...”

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Sep 28,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Peter'
Sep 28,2018
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I have found the team at Cross Keys to be exceptionally professional in everything they have done in taking over from a poor performing agent. I couldn't be more impressed!...
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Market rate
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By: Joanne Rees
Oct 03, 2018
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Many thanks for your kind comments, it is very much appreciated. ...

“My experience...”

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Sep 27,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Shan'
Sep 27,2018
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I found Jo Reece to be extremely helpful in getting everything ready for the move date and she answered any questions I had in full. Megan was also good when I initially viewed the property. Thanks for you an easy move...
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Jo was extremely helpful and honest when doing the inventory.
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By: Joanne Rees
Oct 03, 2018
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Many thanks for your lovely comments, we do hope you enjoy your new home. ...

“Quickest Purchase Ever!...”

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Sep 26,2018
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By: 'Lisa'
Sep 26,2018
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I found Stefan to be professional and pleasant to deal with. My purchase took just 4 weeks from start to completion so I'm very pleased with the service from the team at Cross Keys....
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Fair
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By: Stefan
Sep 26, 2018
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Thank you for your kind words Lisa. We hope you enjoy your new home! ...

“Brilliant...”

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Sep 25,2018
Minithumbup
Jack Merriott-McMillan-Duncan MNAEA MARLA
By: 'Becky'
Sep 25,2018
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We initially saw Jon who is a brilliant agent and gor is through to the initial sale part. We then dealt with Danielle throughout our sale and she was brilliant too. Wound highly recommend....
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They were cheaper than the others
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By: Danielle Gibbons
Sep 26, 2018
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HI Becky, thank you so much for your kind review. I wish you all the best in your new home :) x ...

“Very happy with service of locals experts...”

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Sep 21,2018
Minithumbup
Jack Merriott-McMillan-Duncan MNAEA MARLA
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Sep 21,2018
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Our property was reviewed by the owner Jack, with local market and price ranges discussed. Impressed with local knowledge, being a local business rooted in the community, not a national chain. We advanced with the sole listing. Within weeks having the impression the agents were ...
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Fees were fixed following a summer special deal, and very fair given attention and efforts fro their side.
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By: Jack Merriott
Sep 21, 2018
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Thank you for your lovely review. It was our pleasure to help you move on and hope things are going well for you. ...

“Excellent communication...”

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Sep 19,2018
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By: 'Laura'
Sep 19,2018
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During a difficult sales process, Danielle kept me very well informed and kept on top of the process. She was always polite and cheery, even when things weren't going very well. Viewings were plentiful and carried out at short notice. Fantastic service....
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Good value for money.
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Sep 19, 2018
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Thank you so much for your kind review Laura! Wishing you all the very best for the future! :) ...
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Complaints Procedure

Cross Keys Estates Complaints Procedure

If you should wish to register a complaint against the company or any individual representing the company, you should in the first instance contact:

Craig McMillan Duncan
Compliance Director
Cross Keys Estate Agents Limited
Cherry Tree House
34 Mannamead Road
Mannamead
Plymouth PL4 7AF

Cross Keys Estate Agent Limited’s in-house complaints procedure is as follows:

• A writ en complaint will be acknowledged by Cross Keys Estates in writing within 3 working days.
• A formal written outcome of the company investigation will be issued to the complainant within 21 days. This outcome of this investigation will be deemed final.
•If you cannot settle your complaint with us, you are entitled to refer it to The Property Ombudsman. This complaint must be made within 6 months of the date of the agents’ final written response. Our membership number of the scheme is D00723

The contact detai ls for The Property Ombudsman are as follows:

Milford House
43-55 Milford Street
Salisbury
Wiltshire SP1 2BP
Tel: 01722 333 306

The Agent is a member of TPOS (“The Property Ombudsman Scheme”) and follows the TPOS Code of Practice. The Client agrees that the Agent may give information about the sale of the Client’s property to the Ombudsman, if the Client has registered a complaint and he asks for that information. The Client also agrees that the Agent may give the Client’s contact details to TPOS (if they ask for it) to help them monitor how the Agent is following the Code of Practice.

A copy of the Code of Practice and the Consumer Guide is available from www.tpos.co.uk
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