Fox & Sons
2.7/5, 495 reviews
44% recommended
73% sales valuation accuracy
72% sales fee satisfaction
Member of Sequence, a national network of over 310 offices around the country. show more Member of Sequence, a national network of over 310 offices around the country.

Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 73% 72% £50,000 £1,554,700
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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
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“Despite some previous comments, I had no problems at all ......”

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Mar 07,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Basilisk'
Mar 07,2018
1 people found
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Despite some previous comments, I had no problems at all with F&S. After a very poor performance by the agent I chose originally, F&S took over the sale and ran it in a perfectly acceptable way. I live a long way off, so ...
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Comparable with all agents
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“We were cautious about coming to fox and sons as ......”

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Mar 07,2018
Minithumbup
Daniel
By: 'Martin'
Mar 07,2018
0 people found
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We were cautious about coming to fox and sons as we didn't have the greatest experience last time out. However, within 10 Minutes of being there it was vclear it was going to be positive this time. Dan was fantastic as ever when we came to ...
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Good and free
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“Staff are not very smart and very untrustworthy - they ......”

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Feb 22,2018
Minithumbdown
All
By: 'PJ'
Feb 22,2018
5 people found
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Staff are not very smart and very untrustworthy - they don't seem to know what they are doing, there are much better options in Brighton for buying and selling...
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“Chris Sanderson in the Lettings Department, is highly professional, extremely ......”

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Feb 21,2018
Minithumbup
Chris
By: 'HarbourDeb'
Feb 21,2018
2 people found
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Chris Sanderson in the Lettings Department, is highly professional, extremely patient and listens very hard to your requirements. Chris has been our managing agent over the past two years and he is always responsive and helpful. He is experienced and knowledgable and we always turn ...
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The fees are in line with the competition.
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“Was told we would receive our deposit back after 10workings ......”

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Feb 20,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'James'
Feb 20,2018
6 people found
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Was told we would receive our deposit back after 10workings days. After this did not happen I phoned them, they said they would look into it and call me back. They didn't call me back. I phoned again and further explained my situation. My deposit ...
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Agency fees were ridiculous. Plus they lied to our landlords about who we were just to get us to move into the property
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“We are extremely happy that we have Molly back looking ......”

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Feb 01,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Amanda'
Feb 01,2018
1 people found
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We are extremely happy that we have Molly back looking after our three flats. She is efficient, reliable and gets the job done! We have been moved around between agents having a different one for each property which didn't make sense and didn't work for ...
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Good
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“In light of a tenant who has been hard to ......”

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Jan 22,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Sam'
Jan 22,2018
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In light of a tenant who has been hard to get hold of for months which made access to a property really hard to resolve a boiler problem, Liam dealt with my frustration - and sometimes anger (!) in a really professional way until the situation ...
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Market value so ok
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“We are still waiting to exchange contracts.....since September. The ......”

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Dec 22,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'Disgusted'
Dec 22,2017
1 people found
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We are still waiting to exchange contracts.....since September. The biggest joke is that we were told to use their in-house solicitor who they have a 'good' relationship with.....biggest mistake! We haven't even exchanged contracts but the house next to the one we are ...
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Part of the fed was to do an open house but nothing happened. When we had one viewing, I showed the buyer around as they did not book an appointment (buyer showed up on my doorstep).
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By: Rachel
Jan 08, 2018
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“Absolutely shocking service, they couldn't even spell our surname properly ......”

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Nov 15,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'Mark'
Nov 15,2017
2 people found
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Absolutely shocking service, they couldn't even spell our surname properly even after I tially pointing out. They continually spelt the name of the property incorrectly. They didn't communicate when there was a survey being completed and we came home to a stranger in the house ...
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They were prepared to negotiate but it was not made clear what the fee would be based on.
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“What an absolute disgrace, lacking in common sense, urgency, brains, ......”

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Nov 15,2017
Minithumbdown
Jack
By: 'DL1983'
Nov 15,2017
4 people found
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What an absolute disgrace, lacking in common sense, urgency, brains, morals, decency and customer service. Currently many thousands of pounds down due to outright lies. Do yourself an emormous favour and avoid at all costs...
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“Such a scoundral letting agent they are with huge fees ......”

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Nov 05,2017
Minithumbdown
Lucy
By: 'Abhishek'
Nov 05,2017
7 people found
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Such a scoundral letting agent they are with huge fees for everything and then they together precision will loot you in deduction of security deposit. It's highly advised to stay away from....
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Very very bad
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By: Pasquale
Feb 12, 2018
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I fully agree with you. I recommend from personal experienze to cross the street and change the sidewalk when you pass this agency. ...

“Totally avoid this company they have been unprofessional from the ......”

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Nov 04,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'TC'
Nov 04,2017
1 people found
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Totally avoid this company they have been unprofessional from the start to finish I even tried to complain 3 times to the area manager but he never even bothered replying! So you know what they say lead from the top down! My house sale fell through ...
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Expensive!
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“I cannot reccomend Scott the mortgage broker at Fox and ......”

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Nov 03,2017
Minithumbup
Scott.
By: 'Natalia'
Nov 03,2017
1 people found
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I cannot reccomend Scott the mortgage broker at Fox and Sons highly enough. Myself and my partner had, had a terrible time trying to get a mortgage with a ccj on our credit history. Scott worked quick and efficiently to get us a brilliant deal ...
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“My mother recently sold her bungalow with Fox and Sons ......”

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Oct 22,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'Disappointed'
Oct 22,2017
3 people found
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My mother recently sold her bungalow with Fox and Sons and although they managed to sell the property the service afterwards was abysmal. Firstly we were informed that the buyers were cash buyers which turned out to be a lie which was very disappointing as ...
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In view of service very overpriced
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“The worst estate agent I have ever dealt with,lazy,......”

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Oct 10,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'Mark'
Oct 10,2017
3 people found
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The worst estate agent I have ever dealt with,lazy,arrogant,liars and expensive. Totally incompetent,used 3 year old photos for marketing,lied about viewings and constantly sided with the buyer not myself as the vendor. 9 and a half months to sell a one bed ...
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“I have recently sold a property with fox and sons ......”

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Oct 01,2017
Minithumbup
Peter
By: 'Bn21'
Oct 01,2017
1 people found
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I have recently sold a property with fox and sons and they were nothing but amazing. We received feedback after every viewing. When we had offers Peter was the person we dealt with and he he achieved a RECORD price for us. Peter and Alex ...
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The fees we paid were similar to all agents but the service was head and shoulders above
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“Ryan Taws!! - What wonderful communication this gentleman has! He ......”

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Sep 28,2017
Minithumbup
RYAN
By: 'Flowergirl'
Sep 28,2017
1 people found
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Ryan Taws!! - What wonderful communication this gentleman has! He was considerate, very helpful, with a lovely telephone manner, and friendly when I had the pleasure of meeting him. He had good knowledge of all the properties available and was able to answer any question ...
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“From start to finish Fox And Sons were awful!!!Bought ......”

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Sep 25,2017
Minithumbdown
Peter
By: 'BN22'
Sep 25,2017
9 people found
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From start to finish Fox And Sons were awful!!! Bought a converted flat which was probably shown a little too early but so many empty promises of people getting back to us with never happened. As completion drew near we wanted to have a view ...
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“Rented property with Fox and Sons for 3 years. Absolute nightmare. ......”

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Sep 07,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'Unhappy'
Sep 07,2017
2 people found
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Rented property with Fox and Sons for 3 years. Absolute nightmare. Hassle getting and repairs required - 7 weeks without hot water as boiler broken and Sequence (who own F&S) couldn't seem to care less. Refused to fix faulty electrics, refused to acknowledge mould was structural ...
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“Poor service from start to finish when buying property. Lacking ......”

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Sep 04,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'Benny'
Sep 04,2017
4 people found
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Poor service from start to finish when buying property. Lacking in professionalism, competency and customer focus. Very hard to get clear, open and honest communication from them. Would not recommend to anyone....
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“Fairly aggressive telephone manner and not listening to what's being ......”

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Aug 25,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'Tenant'
Aug 25,2017
3 people found
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Fairly aggressive telephone manner and not listening to what's being said. Putting words in my mouth and claiming I'd suggested or said something that I hadn't. Forcing a tenant to pay for time in a property before they'd even received the keys is outrageous, but ...
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Extortionate
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“Appalling service - damaged my property and never made good ......”

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Aug 23,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'Rhiannon'
Aug 23,2017
2 people found
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Appalling service - damaged my property and never made good despite many promises, left my property unlocked and open, took money for some terrible photos and never reimbursed as promised - totally unprofessional! And also, couldn't sell a house that immediately sold elsewhere!...
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“Fox's team, led by Edward Middle provided an outstanding service ......”

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Aug 22,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Craig'
Aug 22,2017
0 people found
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Fox's team, led by Edward Middle provided an outstanding service in the sale of our property. Their knowledge of the market, web presentation and performance when showing clients around made a material difference in our sale and we had complete confidence in them at all ...
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We gladly paid their very fair fees. They were mid market and worth every penny.
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“We were disgusted with the poor service we got from ......”

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Aug 20,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'Rubbish'
Aug 20,2017
2 people found
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We were disgusted with the poor service we got from fox and sons Winchester. We started off with the lady who we paid our holding fee left and our house got put back on the market! Then we finally got in touch with Kevin and ...
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Bad
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By: Nicola
Oct 11, 2018
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Rang and emailed repeatedly on a daily (sometimes twice daily) basis to view advertised rental. No calls back. Eventually told rental had gone. Having recently sold my property, I am in the fortunate position of being able to pay upfront fees a year in advance if required. Too bad you landlords who missed out. I will never use this company to rent, buy, sell or let. ...

“Had my house valued, however went with another agent due ......”

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Aug 02,2017
Minithumbdown
Ben
By: 'James'
Aug 02,2017
5 people found
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Had my house valued, however went with another agent due to lower fees. However what I didn't realise is you end up on a mailing list that is impossible to be removed from! I have unsubscribed 6 times in the last year (just checked) and I ...
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Higher than others
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“Horrible experience. DO NOT LET THEM HANDLE YOUR TENANCY AGREEMENTS. ......”

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Jul 26,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'Oihana'
Jul 26,2017
3 people found
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Horrible experience. DO NOT LET THEM HANDLE YOUR TENANCY AGREEMENTS. EXTREMELY DISSATISFIED. As a tenant I felt like they had no intention in solving my issues. In fact after several attempts we lost hope and to date several of the initial complaints we had the ...
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“We are very happy with the service that Fox & Sons ......”

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Jul 17,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Buyers'
Jul 17,2017
1 people found
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We are very happy with the service that Fox & Sons Kemptown have provided with our purchase of property in Brighton. All the staff have been very professional and responsive. The branch manager has been particularly helpful in facilitating the contact with the solicitor of the ...
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“Total rip offs never again with fox&sons. Refusing to ......”

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Jul 08,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'M'
Jul 08,2017
1 people found
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Total rip offs never again with fox&sons. Refusing to pay me back my money when am not staying at the property and now they want me to keep paying for the rent..this does not make any sense at all 😠😠 Will not recommend it ...
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Agency fee is as bad too
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“we re-mortgaged through Ryan and he was excellent through the ......”

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Jul 06,2017
Minithumbup
Ryan
By: 'Diana'
Jul 06,2017
1 people found
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we re-mortgaged through Ryan and he was excellent through the whole process. He was very professional and it felt like he had all the time in the world to sort everything out for me. I could only do late appointments but he was happy to ...
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“Appalling service, if selling. Never return calls, never give feedback ......”

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Jul 05,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'Jr'
Jul 05,2017
3 people found
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Appalling service, if selling. Never return calls, never give feedback from viewings. Then try to claim more money from your sale!...
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Comment on agent fees
Try to rip you off.
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