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1 Star Review
Jul 08,2022
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'Rob'
Jul 08,2022
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: PR1
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
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Appalling service from Kingswood. Arranged for a box of personal belongings to be delivered to them from a removals company for me to collect once the house was sold months later. They then denied all knowledge of receiving it despite the removals man going in ...
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“I have been really impressed with the marvelo......”
5 Star Review
Jan 19,2022
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'Lini Poulose'
Jan 19,2022
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR1
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
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I have been really impressed with the marvelous services received from Oliver at the kingswood agency in fishergate. I am extremely grateful to Oliver and his team members for their time, attention, understanding and tremendous help in each aspect of our lettings.
I am glad ...
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5 Star Review
Jul 19,2021
By:
'Craig'
Jul 19,2021
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £365000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR3
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £365000
Postcode: PR3
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I wanted to leave this review specifically for Chris & Phil from Kingswood lettings in Preston. The level of service provided by Chris as head of Sales & Phil as the Valuations Manager was exemplary. Working in commercial sales myself i know what good service look like. ...
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“After visiting back and forth I am finally mo......”
5 Star Review
May 07,2021
By:
'JAMEKIA RUSSELL'
May 07,2021
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £650
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR1
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £650
Postcode: PR1
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After visiting back and forth I am finally moving to the UK and I was so stress about accommodation and finding something that I love that us within walking distance to everything i need. I found something on Kingswood site and spoke to a terrific ...
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“the people were kind and answered all queries......”
4 Star Review
May 05,2021
By:
'Mason'
May 05,2021
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR1
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
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the people were kind and answered all queries that i had no matter how small about the property and was sorted within a timely manner....
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“Great professionalism and an enjoyable experience all round...”
5 Star Review
Mar 17,2021
By:
'Eliza'
Mar 17,2021
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR1
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
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Postcode: PR1
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I recently just used Kingswood to find my student accommodation and was delighted by the service from Ash. He was very helpful showing us five different properties, giving us a good scope of choice. He answered all our questions and was very communicative throughout the ...
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“I let my 2 properties with Kingswood and can'......”
5 Star Review
Oct 07,2019
By:
'Caroline'
Oct 07,2019
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £750
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR2
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £750
Postcode: PR2
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I let my 2 properties with Kingswood and can't recommend them highly enough. Shoyab the managing director is incredibly dynamic and always steps in if I need anything. He sorts out any problem very quickly. Habib is my key contact and he is such a help. ...
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“Excellent Service accompanied with a Good sense of humour....”
5 Star Review
Mar 28,2019
By:
'Abraham'
Mar 28,2019
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £525
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR2
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £525
Postcode: PR2
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She is a brave girl and relates well with specifications and took me all the way long until the final signature. Very tolerant with my different backgrounds. Always carrying that great smile and gave me enough time to come up with my own decision about ...
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“Good service would use again...”
5 Star Review
Mar 13,2019
By:
'Shane'
Mar 13,2019
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR2
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: PR2
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I was very impressed with the service received from Kingswood in general. We wanted to move quickly on a property and they made sure this happened. Stephen was very attentive and quick to respond to any queries we had and bumps in the road. Would ...
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Good - fees were better than other agents
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5 Star Review
Mar 13,2019
By:
'Lea'
Mar 13,2019
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £500
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR2
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £500
Postcode: PR2
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Kingswood are really helpful and I'd highly recommended them. My contact was Samantha who replied promptly to all emails and contacted me regularly to keep me updated. Always friendly and ready to help. When Samantha wasn't there I could always lean on Stephen for an ...
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fair fees compared
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5 Star Review
Mar 01,2019
By:
'Marie'
Mar 01,2019
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £550
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR2
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £550
Postcode: PR2
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I had the most fantastic service from Shoyab, Sam and Stephen at the Fulwood branch of Kingswood and I cannot recommend them highly enough. They are professional, intelligent and caring and go the extra mile to help with what would otherwise be a most stressful ...
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good fees
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“Highly recommend this estate agent...”
5 Star Review
Mar 01,2019
By:
'Edward'
Mar 01,2019
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £1500000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR2
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £1500000
Postcode: PR2
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We had a great experience with Kingswood Estate Agents. We dealt with Stephen Kellett, she was very helpful, starting from making the offer, all the way up to completion. Our requirements were clearly understood, she knows the area very well. I have been given advice ...
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fair agent fees
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“A decent estate agent!...”
5 Star Review
Feb 25,2019
By:
'Barry'
Feb 25,2019
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £525
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR2
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £525
Postcode: PR2
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The best estate agents I have used in the 10+ years I have been living in Preston.
There were some small cosmetic issues when we moved in which were sorted immediately, and at a time that was suitable for us (not, as I have had with ...
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Fair fees and on average with the rest in the area
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“STAY AWAY FROM THIS AGENCY...”
1 Star Review
Feb 08,2019
By:
'Ellie'
Feb 08,2019
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: PR1
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: PR1
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For a start, do not trust the positive reviews you read, because the agents trick you into writing a positive review about them before you even move into the property. Basically, they get the paperwork delayed until you write the review they asked for.
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“Louise was very professional, helpfull and friendly. She helped us move in very quick and helped us from beginning thru the end side byou side....”
5 Star Review
Nov 30,2018
By:
'Florica'
Nov 30,2018
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £395
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR1
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £395
Postcode: PR1
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I have worked with 16 letting agencies until I found Kingswood Lettings. Louise has helped us very quick to obtain our beautifull house before Holidays with stress free and no worries. She's very proffetsional, experienced and friendly....
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“easy landlord management and a good service...”
5 Star Review
Oct 09,2018
By:
'Derek'
Oct 09,2018
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR1
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Postcode: PR1
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I've been with Kingswood for 5 years and they manage all 10 of my properties. I speak with AJ and shoyab mainly who are always helpful - give good advice and know make life easy for me....
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good monthly % rates
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“Sold my home within 4 weeks...”
5 Star Review
Oct 08,2018
By:
'Sofia'
Oct 08,2018
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR2
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
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Postcode: PR2
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I dealt with Mark in the sales team who I must say is an asset to Kingswood! He was very helpful and professional through start to finish with ourselves. Thank you Mark and the team...
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fees were below average after we've been to at least 4 in preston
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“average estate agent...”
4 Star Review
Oct 08,2018
By:
'Chaz'
Oct 08,2018
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR2
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: PR2
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we're currently renting with kingswood and since last year we've only had 1 issue with them regarding a repair. apart from that the customer service is good and overall i would recommend them. we've been with far worse agencies in preston put it that way,...
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fair fees
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5 Star Review
Oct 07,2018
By:
'Peace'
Oct 07,2018
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £475
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR1
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £475
Postcode: PR1
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I got my house in Preston city through kingswood and my agent was mohamed, he was very professional and helpful with good communication, he got me the house in less than a week. I will surely recommend him and kingswood agency preston city...
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5 Star Review
Sep 24,2018
By:
'Henry'
Sep 24,2018
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £800
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR2
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £800
Postcode: PR2
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Good agents. Helped me when I asked and takes the time out to do so without the hard sell. Nice people to deal with....
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Reasonable and fair
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“Fantastic service. Straught foward. VERY student friendly...”
5 Star Review
Sep 18,2018
By:
'Domanic'
Sep 18,2018
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR1
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: PR1
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Kingswood have really been fantastic and smooth throughout this whole process. I defiantly recommend any students who are looking for accommodation to use Kingswood. Not like other agencies who are just after your money. These guys really know what customer service is!!...
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Very reasonable
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1 Star Review
Sep 01,2018
By:
'EnglandRenter'
Sep 01,2018
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: PR1
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: PR1
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This is by far the WORST real estate agency in the world. They don't fix broken things in the apartment. They blatantly steal money. They try to take back money from the deposit with false claims. The apartment is filthy upon moving in, and even ...
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“The worst ever ever agency in the world...”
1 Star Review
Jul 16,2018
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'Alegria'
Jul 16,2018
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: PR1
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: PR1
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Never trust them if your intuition said not listen to it because this people are worst sales or lettings agents I have been dealing with in all my life travelling life!! I lived in India, Israel, part of Africa, America but nobody ever ever has ...
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Stealing bad really bad
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“This is copy pasted from my facebook status so please ......”
1 Star Review
Feb 05,2018
By:
'Pagan'
Feb 05,2018
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £450
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: PR1
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £450
Postcode: PR1
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This is copy pasted from my facebook status so please keep this in mind with the tone it is written:
Not had a rant for some time but let's dive into why Nobody in the Preston area should ever consider Kingswood letting agents when moving ...
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“The most unprofessional company I've ever had the displeasure of ......”
1 Star Review
Dec 20,2017
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'Greatgatsby'
Dec 20,2017
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £350
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: PR1
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £350
Postcode: PR1
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The most unprofessional company I've ever had the displeasure of dealing with.
Firstly, wasn't informed when viewing the flat that there was no parking. Later found out there is a car park but it's a really expensive one!!! So I've been having to park at ...
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“Did not protect my deposit, dragging heals fixing repairs and ......”
1 Star Review
Oct 18,2017
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'Andrew'
Oct 18,2017
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £895
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: PR2
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £895
Postcode: PR2
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Did not protect my deposit, dragging heals fixing repairs and was told by Branch Manager that I should just go to the council and get a repairing order which they will then sort out.
Currently taking legal action over their failure to protect my deposit ...
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Terrible. They charge a fee for referencing. The estate agent does the "email referencing" themselves and no sign of any credit checks or searches. Big con.
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“Although it took some time to sell our property and ......”
4 Star Review
Oct 12,2017
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'Pam'
Oct 12,2017
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: PR2
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Sales (as a Vendor)
Postcode: PR2
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Although it took some time to sell our property and there were quite a few obstacles in our way Tracey continued to chase the parties involved and was determined the sale would go through! Thanks for your perseverance Tracey right up to moving day!...
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“After you have signed the contract, no one will take ......”
1 Star Review
May 02,2017
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'NoWar'
May 02,2017
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: PR1
Branch: Preston, Unit 8 Victoria Building
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: PR1
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After you have signed the contract, no one will take care anymore about the house's problems and they will try to charge you all the expenses of any damage even if it is just related to the ragged condictions of the house....
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“Kingswood is by far the most unprofessional and untrustworthy estate ......”
1 Star Review
Feb 09,2017
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'STAY'
Feb 09,2017
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £875
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: PR2
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £875
Postcode: PR2
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Kingswood is by far the most unprofessional and untrustworthy estate agents I have ever dealt with. I have signed tenancies with Kingwood on three separate occasions and during this time they have attempted to claim money under false pretences several times, have taken extortionate amounts ...
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“Everything that is bad about estate agents here. Not returning ......”
1 Star Review
Sep 30,2015
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'Mr'
Sep 30,2015
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £950
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: PR2
Branch: Preston, 77 Watling Street Road
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £950
Postcode: PR2
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Everything that is bad about estate agents here. Not returning calls, not being honest and truthful about their policies or the status of properties they're advertising. Out for the quick sale, no integrity with prospective tenants.
After chasing the agent to get an initial call ...
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