Doorknobs
2.8/5, 32 reviews
44% recommended
71% sales valuation accuracy
83% sales fee satisfaction
100% lettings valuation accuracy
73% lettings fee satisfaction
Doorknobs are the local experts in letting rented property to tenants in the area and can help you find the rented accommodation you're searching for, from a studio flat to a detached house and all types of property lettings in-between. show more Doorknobs are the local experts in letting rented property to tenants in the area and can help you find the rented accommodation you're searching for, from a studio flat to a detached house and all types of property lettings in-between.

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1st Oct 2021
reviewed by 'Kinesis'
“The worst company/agency I have ever dealt with and the rudest/deceitful agents. FOR ANY TENNANT OR LANDLORD CONSIDERING ......”
8th Sep 2021
reviewed by 'Lin'
“Stay clear of these rude crooks! Unprofessional, unresponsive, rude, nitpicking and just really bad human beings out to steal your ......”
22nd Jul 2021
reviewed by 'Laura-Jayne'
“Super helpful and easy to deal with. Lucy has been great as a point of contact, also putting us first ......”
7th May 2020
reviewed by 'Miss'
“Tenant? Choose to rent through this agent!Landlord? Steer clear!FYI we are not property tycoons – it was simply a ......”
17th Mar 2020
reviewed by 'Guy'
“I'm a landlord and Doorknobs have been managing my property for over 6 years now. I live abroad and so I ......”
11th Mar 2020
reviewed by 'Ian'
“I have been letting a number of properties via Doorknobs for nearly seven years and have always found them to ......”
Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 71% 83% £0 £0
Lettings 100% 73% £275 £1,350
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
7 2 6 15 0 0 0 1 1 0
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Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1BP
01892 512101

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  • Monday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Friday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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Oct 01,2021
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By: 'Kinesis'
Oct 01,2021
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The worst company/agency I have ever dealt with and the rudest/deceitful agents. FOR ANY TENNANT OR LANDLORD CONSIDERING THIS AGENCY PLEASE AVOID AT ALL COSTS. I originally left a glowing review as I was asked to leave one by one of the agents ...
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Sep 08,2021
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Sep 08,2021
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Stay clear of these rude crooks! Unprofessional, unresponsive, rude, nitpicking and just really bad human beings out to steal your money. Never been treated like this by an agent in my whole life! They use vague language on purpose so that they can keep your ...
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Jul 22,2021
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By: 'Laura-Jayne'
Jul 22,2021
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Super helpful and easy to deal with. Lucy has been great as a point of contact, also putting us first and checking in on us. very pleased with the experience so far!...
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“Tenant? Choose to rent through this agent!Landlord? Steer clear!......”

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May 07,2020
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By: 'Miss'
May 07,2020
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Tenant? Choose to rent through this agent! Landlord? Steer clear! FYI we are not property tycoons – it was simply a case of we have a property each – coupling up in one and renting out the other to save paying two mortgages! Live and learn; you ...
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“Doorknobs...”

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Mar 17,2020
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By: 'Guy'
Mar 17,2020
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I'm a landlord and Doorknobs have been managing my property for over 6 years now. I live abroad and so I rely on them heavily to assist me in all aspects of the tenancies - I have nothing but praise for all members of their team. ...
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Mar 11,2020
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By: 'Ian'
Mar 11,2020
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I have been letting a number of properties via Doorknobs for nearly seven years and have always found them to provide an extremely efficient and friendly service....
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“Satisfied Tenants...”

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Mar 11,2020
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By: 'Andrea'
Mar 11,2020
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We have been tenants with Doorknobs for over 2 years now in the Sevenoaks area. We couldn't be happier with their services. The whole process of finding us a perfect place, arranging viewings, signing contracts, handover of keys, etc. Since we have moved in we had ...
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“Excellent Agent...”

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Mar 11,2020
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By: 'Christine'
Mar 11,2020
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I have used Doorknobs as my letting and managing agents for over eight years. I have several properties in and around Tunbridge Wells. I have always found them to be professional and easy to communicate with. My properties have always been occupied with very little ...
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“Doorknobs have provided a very friendly and p......”

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Mar 10,2020
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Mar 10,2020
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Doorknobs have provided a very friendly and professional service for the last 10 years. They respond quickly and helpfully to queries....
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“Amazing company, super professional and suppo......”

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Mar 10,2020
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By: 'Andra'
Mar 10,2020
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Amazing company, super professional and supportive when things go wrong in the property. They work with an array of efficient professionals. Totally recommend!...
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“I can’t fault them...”

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By: 'Alex'
Mar 10,2020
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Doorknobs have managed my property for 6 years. They are extremely efficient, helpful and professional. Regular inspections and feedback given, timely rent payments and maintenance is addressed quickly and dealt with. I couldn’t recommend them enough....
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Mar 09,2020
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By: 'D'
Mar 09,2020
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I find their positive reviews suspect. Firstly the language is largely similar and immediately complementary. As a landlord prior to dealing with them myself i wouldn't reward a letter with a review upon services rendered unless a sufficient amount of time had passed between letting ...
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“Doorknobs have been my managing agent in Tunb......”

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Mar 04,2020
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By: 'Neil'
Mar 04,2020
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Doorknobs have been my managing agent in Tunbridge Wells for over 10 years - they have always been very good at sorting out any issues with Tenants whenever a crisis has happened. Long may it continue...
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Mar 03,2020
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By: 'Jenny'
Mar 03,2020
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I have been a tenant through Doorknobs in the same property for over five years and have found them to be exceptional. They do regular checks to ensure the property is kept well and to see if there's anything I need doing. Maintenance and repairs ...
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“Excellent service f...”

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Mar 03,2020
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By: 'eren'
Mar 03,2020
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Excellent service from when we called to view to when we moved in. Flexible and helpful with viewings and made sure everything was sorted with the refurbishment before we moved in. Thankyou...
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“We have had nothing but positive experiences ......”

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Mar 03,2020
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By: 'Ian'
Mar 03,2020
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We have had nothing but positive experiences since letting through Doorknobs a couple of years ago. The leasing process was very simple. We have received quick and efficient responses at any point that we have had need their assistance with the property. They have seen ...
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“WARNING DO NOT USE THEM.........”

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Feb 13,2020
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By: 'Richard'
Feb 13,2020
6 people found
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WARNING WARNING WARNING DO NOT USE THEM... They are SCUM, Jack Thrower in particular.. total low life PERSON.. 6months after leaving a rental from them I am still pissed off.. ok lets begin, at first the rental initially went well, once problems began with the ...
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“I rented a nice 3 bedroom flat from Doorknobs......”

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Jan 07,2020
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By: 'Joe'
Jan 07,2020
3 people found
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I rented a nice 3 bedroom flat from Doorknobs a few years ago, it was a fairly nice experience up until the contract was signed and I was moved in, at which point they turned into some of smarmiest estate agents I've ever had the displeasure ...
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“Rude ignorant it could not be possible to be ......”

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Nov 15,2019
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By: 'Cameron'
Nov 15,2019
1 people found
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Rude ignorant it could not be possible to be less helpful oddly enough the actual property owner is great I would think they would be better served securing the services of a more reputable agent they are out there...
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“just read all the other negative feedback, there's plenty...”

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Jun 11,2019
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By: 'They'
Jun 11,2019
2 people found
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Where do I start? I am currently a tenant, I have been for some years. I'm very unhappy with the standards they work by at doorknobs and I would suggest you check other letting agents in town before begging any enquiries with them. Obviously if ...
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“Doorknobs have been managing a property for me for the ......”

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Jan 16,2018
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By: 'Shelley'
Jan 16,2018
1 people found
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Doorknobs have been managing a property for me for the past year. Not only did they find a lovely pair of tenants to rent the flat, they have always been speedy, communicative and make it all so much easier for me. Couldn't recommend them more ...
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“Disgusting agency. They treat*ed me like dirt and are ......”

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Nov 20,2017
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By: 'Victoria'
Nov 20,2017
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Disgusting agency. They treat*ed me like dirt and are only interested in pleasing landlords. My landlord kept letting himself into my flat without notice and they didn't care. They also sent people round to view my flat without giving me notice and forgetting to ...
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“I rented a property through these guys 4 years ago, paid ......”

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Aug 04,2017
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By: 'Unhappy'
Aug 04,2017
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I rented a property through these guys 4 years ago, paid my deposit, moved in but never got my DPS letter stating my deposit was protected. When i contacted them they said they had given my deposit to the landlord and it was his problem. Well ...
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“As the buyer going through doorknobs I had the most ......”

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Apr 08,2017
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By: 'Unsaticfied'
Apr 08,2017
1 people found
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As the buyer going through doorknobs I had the most unprofessional experience with staff members and the service I received. Doorknobs lost the keys to my property which I later found out the builders had and not given back. The manager at Doorknobs knew nothing ...
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“I have been absolutely disgusted with the service from Doorknobs, ......”

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Apr 01,2017
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By: 'Zarina'
Apr 01,2017
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I have been absolutely disgusted with the service from Doorknobs, Tunbridge Wells. The flat was rented out to me without following fire safety - the smoke alarm system was faulty (as verified by the fire service) and all the extinguishers and fire blankets had expired 5 ...
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The rent was average for Tunbridge Wells...the deposit deductions totalled approximately £300 (the total amount is still to be confirmed to me).
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“Problems arose at the end of tenancy with large deposit ......”

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Dec 01,2016
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By: 'Andrea'
Dec 01,2016
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Problems arose at the end of tenancy with large deposit deductions being made for very subjective views on cleanliness which were extremely harsh. Their professional cleaning clause is vague and unenforceable. Seems that they bank on people taking their word for it and not going ...
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“Unprofessional and rude with little care for tenants. I regret ......”

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Nov 12,2016
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By: 'Darren'
Nov 12,2016
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Unprofessional and rude with little care for tenants. I regret renting with doorknobs and am glad that my tenancy has now ended....
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“I received excellent and helpful advice from Katie. The whole ......”

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Apr 23,2013
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By: 'Lisa'
Apr 23,2013
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I received excellent and helpful advice from Katie. The whole process was fully explained to me from beginning to end and i received an efficient and friendly service. I was treated with the utmost courtesy and respect. I would have no hesitation in recommending Doorknobs ...
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Mar 13,2013
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By: 'Christine'
Mar 13,2013
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I have dealt with many agents since arriving in the UK 8 years ago, as a buyer, landlord and tenant too. In this instance I was a tenant and although everybody has different experiences according to their circumstances, I can safely say that my experience of ...
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“Doorknobs, in my opinion, are the kind of organisation that ......”

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Dec 06,2012
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By: 'AmazingGrace'
Dec 06,2012
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Doorknobs, in my opinion, are the kind of organisation that give lettings agencies a bad name. They are very unfriendly, very unhelpful and make promises which they fail to keep. Have a search around Google and you'll soon get a vibe of others experiences. I ...
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We are sorry that you had an unfortunate experience with us. We do try to be helpful and you can find many excellent reviews in Google that praise our service. ...
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