Cross Keys Estates
5/5, 1932 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.
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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
180 4 427 10 732 11 488 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
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Apr 06,2015
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Apr 06,2015
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My wife and I were discussing converting a small out house which is attached to the front of the property into a study, as many of our neighbours have. We weighed up the cost and other ongoing improvements to the property and realised we would ...
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The best rate I had found
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May 06, 2015
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Wow, what an amazing review! Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted that you chose us to market your property, and are very happy that the sale has progressed accordingly. I wish you and your family all the best for the future and please do not hesitate to contact us should you need to in the future. ...

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Apr 03,2015
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Apr 03,2015
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Before selecting an agent to sell our mothers property we read the testimonials of other sellers, taking also particular note of what the buyers thought of the company. It became quite obvious that Cross Keys has a good reputation and is well respected for being ...
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May 06, 2015
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Apr 02,2015
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By: 'Ian'
Apr 02,2015
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I placed the property on the market with Cross Keys and they had arranged 5 viewings within a week resulting in three offers one of which was accepted. The staff kept me informed of all developments and visits to the house in a prompt and efficient ...
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Apr 02, 2015
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Hi Ian, Delighted with the comments, really pleased with how things have progressed and I hope you are too! All the best with any future endeavors and we hope to see you again should you ever need to sell a property! ...

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Apr 02,2015
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By: 'Ian'
Apr 02,2015
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Tom and Rob were absolutely brilliant in actively facilitating the sale of my property. Their communication was excellent and especially important to me as I live away from the location of my property in the week. Thank you Tom, Rob and the Cross Keys team!...
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Apr 02, 2015
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Hi Ian, Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate the time taken to leave feedback. Fingers crossed for a smooth transaction I know your buyers are super keen and delighted to be acquiring such a fantastic start to their journey on the property ladder! ...

“Jon listened to what I was looking for and knew ......”

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Mar 30,2015
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By: 'Sally'
Mar 30,2015
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Jon listened to what I was looking for and knew exactly which was the right property for me. He arranged a viewing there and then and he was spot on with his recommendation. I was impressed with his attention to detail and professionalism. He is ...
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Mar 31, 2015
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Thank you so much Sally, i am delighted i've managed to find you a lovely new home! ...

“I have excepted an offer for my property. I have ......”

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Mar 27,2015
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By: 'lucy'
Mar 27,2015
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I have excepted an offer for my property. I have found Cross keys very down to earth and honest staff. I had only been on the market for a week....
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Mar 27, 2015
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Hi Lucy, Thank you so much for your kind words, As you know I absolutely loved your house and it seems the viewing public did also! All the best ...

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Mar 27,2015
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Mar 27,2015
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We would like to thank Tom and the team for making the process run very smoothly. Tom was able to answer all of our questions and returned our calls quickly if we called with a question out of hours. Very approachable and friendly. I found ...
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Mar 27, 2015
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Thanks for those kind words Kim, we're happy to have been of service! Hope all is going well in your new home :) ...

“The overall service was comprehensive and effective from initial meeting, ......”

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Mar 26,2015
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By: 'Lee'
Mar 26,2015
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The overall service was comprehensive and effective from initial meeting, to uploading photos, and finally providing feedback on potential tenant visits; due diligence of the whole process was first class in execution. I view the effectiveness of the service from 'cradle to grave' in the ...
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Mar 26, 2015
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Hi Lee, On behalf of everyone at Cross Keys, delighted you have found the process so easy. The photo's did look fantastic and I am sure combined with the quality of workmanship put into the house itself and the details produced was what got it rented so quickly! All the best ...

“We can't thank Jon enough for all his help and ......”

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Mar 26,2015
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By: 'Emma'
Mar 26,2015
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We can't thank Jon enough for all his help and fantastic customer service. Any questions we had Jon was able to answer them and point us in the right direction. Compared to other company's we had been in contact with Jon and Cross Keys Estates ...
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By: Jon Curtis
Mar 28, 2015
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Thank you both for your extremely kind words, it has been an absolute pleasure securing a buyer for your lovely home! ...

“Both members of staff were very helpful, helping me through ......”

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Mar 26,2015
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By: 'Ian'
Mar 26,2015
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Both members of staff were very helpful, helping me through the purchase first time buyer. The kept me fully informed of the progress and the next steps. The agent was on time for the viewing and, after showing me around, left me to go around ...
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By: Aimee
May 06, 2015
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“Following a pleasant and informative meeting with Jack we decided ......”

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Mar 26,2015
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By: 'John'
Mar 26,2015
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Following a pleasant and informative meeting with Jack we decided to choose Cross Keys for their local knowledge and realistic valuation of our property. This was our first house sale and being both in our 60's we were nervous. We need not have worried as ...
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Mar 28, 2015
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Thank you for our kind words! Glad it was as stress-less as it was for you, it was our pleasure! ...

“Cross keys arranged a tenant find for my property. It ......”

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Mar 16,2015
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By: 'Angie'
Mar 16,2015
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Cross keys arranged a tenant find for my property. It was the first time I had rented a property therefore a bit apprentice about the whole process. Photos of the property were taken and advertised on the Internet the same day. Within hours of my ...
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Excellent agreed fees.
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By: Rob
Mar 26, 2015
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On behalf of Cross Keys I would like to just say thank you for your kind words, the rental market is always full of potential tenants and the best houses usually do rent immediately! ...

“Have just sold our home in 48 hours after jack, rob,......”

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Mar 05,2015
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By: 'Kevin'
Mar 05,2015
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Have just sold our home in 48 hours after jack, rob,Tom put it on the market ! Jack ( the boss )went above and beyond to help us in setting the house up for sale , Rob did a great job of photos and finding our buyers ( called ...
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Mar 05, 2015
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Hi Kevin, Always nice to see when clients come back to use our services time and again, glad to see how popular the property has been and fingers crossed for a smooth transaction! ...

“We have recently purchased a property using Cross Keys, on ......”

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By: 'Mr'
Mar 05,2015
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We have recently purchased a property using Cross Keys, on the initial viewings Rob was very helpful providing useful information and knowledge about the property itself, its history and the area, we dealt with Rob and Tom in the sale and again it has been ...
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Mar 06, 2015
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“The Cross Keys team were extremely efficient and helpful in ......”

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Mar 02,2015
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Mar 02,2015
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The Cross Keys team were extremely efficient and helpful in our search for a property. Their knowledge of the local area and of the property itself was detailed and invaluable when it came to choosing our home. Thank you Jack and the team....
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Mar 11, 2015
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It was a pleasure dealing with you, I hope you will both be very happy in your new home. ...

“Rob was a credit to the team at Croos a ......”

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Feb 24,2015
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By: 'Jemma'
Feb 24,2015
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Rob was a credit to the team at Croos a Keys, he very recently valued my property, and was extremely helpful and informative. No question was too much trouble!...
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Feb 24, 2015
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Hi Jemma, Many Thanks for your kind words it is always appreciated! Hopefully the information was of some us in your decision whether or not to market the property! ...

“I had my property on the market with Cross Keys ......”

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Feb 20,2015
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By: 'JamesB'
Feb 20,2015
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I had my property on the market with Cross Keys for approximately 5 months. Dealing primarily with Rob I found them to be very honest, hard working and professional. Unfortunately the property didn't sell with them and I am currently in the process of moving to ...
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By: Rob
Feb 21, 2015
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Hi James, Sorry we could not do more to help you with the sale of your property, I would like to thank you personally for your kind words and for giving us a fair chance to market the property. Disappointed the sale we had on the property fell through but some times a change can be what it takes in order to achieve that sale I know you are searching for. All the best with your property and should you not get the same level of service you will always be welcomed back. Many Thanks aga ...

“We highly recommend using cross keys, the service was so ......”

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Feb 13,2015
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By: 'Miranda'
Feb 13,2015
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We highly recommend using cross keys, the service was so professional right from the very beginning. We used cross keys to sell our home and they were marketing our new soon to be home too.Tom Duncan was the first team member we saw as ...
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An agreed fixed price was the done deal for us and a saving of ‚£800 for other quotes.
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By: Rob
Feb 13, 2015
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Hi Miranda + Gill, Thank you so much for such fantastic feedback! We are all genuinely passionate about what we do and it is always lovely to be invited in and instructed on properties as beautifully presented as yours. You have one very lucky buyer! Looking forward to see your new purchase once you have put your mark on it! Look forward to the house warming! All the best ...

“Very helpful, even though I was not a client of ......”

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Feb 13,2015
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By: 'Matt'
Feb 13,2015
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Very helpful, even though I was not a client of theirs and therefore not paying them any money, Cross Keys went above and beyond their duty of care to help everything go as smoothly as possible for me. Will definitely use this estate agent in ...
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Feb 13, 2015
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Hi Matt, thank you for those kind words, they are really appreciated and I'm glad you were happy with our service. Always working on providing great customer service! ...

“Jack advised us on how to present our property and ......”

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Feb 13,2015
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By: 'Kim'
Feb 13,2015
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Jack advised us on how to present our property and placed an honest value on the propery. They were not pushy in any way when valuing our property but we found them very competitive. Above all we liked the polite manner in which they worked ...
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Could not have got a better deal anywhere else!
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By: Jack
Feb 26, 2015
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It was an absolute pleasure, anytime you need us, you know where we are. ...

“Tom and Rob were very helpful and kept us informed ......”

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Feb 12,2015
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By: 'Nikki'
Feb 12,2015
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Tom and Rob were very helpful and kept us informed throughout the whole process...
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By: Tom
Feb 12, 2015
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Hi Nikki, many thanks for your kind feedback. it is always appreciated ...

“I chose Cross Keys on reputation and I was not ......”

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Feb 06,2015
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By: 'Andy'
Feb 06,2015
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I chose Cross Keys on reputation and I was not disappointed. A very quick sale followed my decision to sell and Rob is certainly well aware of the local market. I was kept informed of progress and received quick responses to any queries I had ...
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Feb 06, 2015
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Hi Andy, Thankyou for your kind comments and we look forward to selling your other property in the near future! ...

“We found the staff at Cross Keys to be exceptional, ......”

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Feb 04,2015
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By: 'Emma'
Feb 04,2015
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We found the staff at Cross Keys to be exceptional, and realistic, and a breath of fresh air unlike some estate agents you can find. The team were always quick to respond to messages and kept us up to date the whole way through the ...
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We found that Cross Keys had by far the lowest fees, which then came as a surprise to find there were no hidden charges or fees in addition to the fee quoted.
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By: Aimee
Feb 09, 2015
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“The selling of this property was very difficult for me ......”

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Feb 02,2015
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By: 'Anne'
Feb 02,2015
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The selling of this property was very difficult for me personally as it had been the family home so there was lots of emotional attachment. Right from the valuation until the sale Rob has been very involved and I always felt that all through the ...
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By: Rob
Feb 02, 2015
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Hi Anne, Thank you so much for such lovely feedback, as mentioned the property has had a huge amount of sentimental value to yourself and I am so pleased that the process (With it's problems along the way) have been made easier by Cross Keys where possible. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors and if should should ever need to buy or sell in the Plymouth area again we would be more than happy to help! All the best ...

“Very helpful and informative with prospects of purchasing, she also ......”

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Feb 01,2015
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By: 'Miss'
Feb 01,2015
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Very helpful and informative with prospects of purchasing, she also arranged valuations and financial advice for us quickly and efficiently . Friendly and approachable. Would definitely recommend. a...
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Feb 01,2015
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By: 'Anon'
Feb 01,2015
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We would like to offer a big thank you to all at Cross Keys, particularly Rob and Tom for all the professional efforts and personal service that they have given us during a particularly protracted and complex property purchase. Without Rob's excellent interpersonal and negiotiating ...
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Thank you for your kind words! We all really appreciate the feedback and will always work on providing great customer service! ...

“We have recently rented out three of our properties through ......”

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Jan 29,2015
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By: 'Steve'
Jan 29,2015
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We have recently rented out three of our properties through Cross Keys. Overall we have been very impressed with the service we have received from all members of staff who have always been more than helpful, friendly and efficient, especially Aimee. We highly recommend Cross ...
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“Myself and my partner bought a property in 2014 to refurbish ......”

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Jan 26,2015
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Jan 26,2015
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Myself and my partner bought a property in 2014 to refurbish and sell on. Before we started the renovation Jack was kind enough to come and see the property to offer his advice and tips on property renovation which was extremely useful. 2 weeks before the property ...
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Jan 26, 2015
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Hi Gareth, The property is proving very popular and it is only a matter of time before it has a confirmed sale, look forward to working with you on other projects in the future! ...

“Rob was very informative as he lead me around the ......”

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Jan 22,2015
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By: 'xanwes'
Jan 22,2015
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Rob was very informative as he lead me around the house. He was able to provide lots of information on the history of the house, what the current owners were like any recent renovation work and a few flaws the house had. If looking again ...
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Jan 22, 2015
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Hi Gavin, Thankyou very much for your kind words, I always appreciate constructive feedback. ...

“Cross Keys in particular Rob Down helpted me sell a ......”

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Jan 22,2015
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By: 'Geoffrey'
Jan 22,2015
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Cross Keys in particular Rob Down helpted me sell a particularly difficult property. I first approached them over a year ago but was not satisfied with their proposed selling price. I engaged another agent offering a higher valuation but eventually sold the property for the ...
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Fair and as agreed
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By: Rob
Jan 22, 2015
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Hi Geoff, Many Thanks for your kind words, myself and Jack are delighted to receive another review, we both appreciate the difficult nature of your property however always relish the opportunity for new challenges. We were very keen to hear your thoughts on our service as you have said in the review the complexity of the current sale and the planning aspects of your latest development. All the best for future endeavors and we are grateful to have forged a strong working relationship. M ...
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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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