Leaders
3.8/5, 2116 reviews
70% recommended
86% sales valuation accuracy
91% sales fee satisfaction
80% lettings valuation accuracy
67% lettings fee satisfaction
Leaders is one of the top residential property sales and lettings companies in the UK. We have more than 120 office branches throughout the country which specialise in lettings, estate agency, buy-to-let property, investments and finance. The firm was founded in 1983 and grew into this large network of property ... show more Leaders is one of the top residential property sales and lettings companies in the UK. We have more than 120 office branches throughout the country which specialise in lettings, estate agency, buy-to-let property, investments and finance. The firm was founded in 1983 and grew into this large network of property professionals by providing consistent high-quality customer service and building a great reputation. Our branches are situated across the South East, London, South West, East Midlands, East Anglia and North West. We have grown due to our exceptional customer service and customer care. Each Leaders estates and lettings agents’ branches have the most qualified local experts that will help you rent and sell properties. If you would like to find out your home worth estimate, do not hesitate to contact your local property agent branch.

Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 86% 91% £23,200 £3,000,000
Lettings 80% 67% £340 £9,000
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655 83 690 447 54 7 38 9 49 84
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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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“Very helpfull, tryed to sorted all the problems...”

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Jun 26,2012
Minithumbup
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Jun 26,2012
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“Glen was extremely helpful and always available. He took us ......”

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Jun 26,2012
Minithumbup
Glen
By: 'Foxleyball'
Jun 26,2012
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Glen was extremely helpful and always available. He took us round for the first viewing and ran through everything properly. There were no hidden surprises and he comes across as very professional. I would recommend him to anyone as I know whatever the query he ...
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“Essentially a good agent. Very responsive to emails; helpful at ......”

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Jun 21,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'MattPotter'
Jun 21,2012
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Essentially a good agent. Very responsive to emails; helpful at getting problems sorted; no problems with deposit refund; acted as a good middleman between the landlord and tenants. Four stars rather than five as there were a few items in the property that could/should ...
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“Dave and Selwyn were quick to respond and very helpful. ......”

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Jun 20,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Kajsa'
Jun 20,2012
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Dave and Selwyn were quick to respond and very helpful. We came down to see a flat which we loved, and within a mere few days we were signing the papers. Documentation and information were supplied promptly and professionally. Very friendly guys, neat and welcoming ...
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“My property was rented out through Leaders and Oak Lets (......”

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Jun 17,2012
Minithumbdown
By: 'John'
Jun 17,2012
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My property was rented out through Leaders and Oak Lets (who Leaders later took over) over a long period (0ver 10 years) while I was working abroad. Leaders have a very generous view of what they consider 'satisfactory' levels of tenant care and cleanliness. The filth ...
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By: David Montero
Jun 18, 2012
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Please let me clear up a couple of your queries. We cant take out our commission until the rent is paid to us, as we dont have the funds to do that. The reason why payments are sent in "Drips and Draps" is becuase your tenants payments have been made in this way and as soon as rent payments have been made the funds have been released. We aqcuired these tenants when we brought the Oaklets business. We have an explanation doucment for our account statements, so i'm amazed you were never sent a c ...

“I have 3 properties in Forest Hill and have been using ......”

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Jun 13,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Chris'
Jun 13,2012
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I have 3 properties in Forest Hill and have been using Leaders since they opened a few years ago. They have successfully managed to let my properties very quickly and always found me ¢â‚¬Å“nice¢â‚¬Â tenants. I am happy to recommended their services....
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“I have been both a landlord and a tenant with ......”

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Jun 13,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'MickyC'
Jun 13,2012
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I have been both a landlord and a tenant with Leaders Forest Hill, all I can say is Perfection. If you want an agent that is Professional, Honest, Reliably then don't look know further. My children have now moved back into the property I was ...
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“The leaders letting agency has been very good in taking ......”

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Jun 08,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Y'
Jun 08,2012
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The leaders letting agency has been very good in taking care of my property. The property manager Linda Harrower is extremetly efficient, responsible and experienced. She sorted several very difficult and unusual problems for the landlandy. I do recommend potential landlaords and tenants to use ...
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“A suitable tenant was found for my property in less ......”

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Jun 08,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'ramble'
Jun 08,2012
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A suitable tenant was found for my property in less than a day. The agent produced the documentation speedily and arranged the necessary safety checks ie. Gas Safety Cert etc. One year on he has made himself available to give me good, friendly help and ...
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“I would be very pleased to recommend Linda. She had ......”

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Jun 07,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Stuart'
Jun 07,2012
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I would be very pleased to recommend Linda. She had a down to earth and practical approach to managing a property, keeping tenants happy, but in line. More than once she went considerably out of her way to help us with a problem....
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“Selwyn was really helpful: he replied to my request for ......”

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Jun 02,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Jon'
Jun 02,2012
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Selwyn was really helpful: he replied to my request for a viewing immediately (many other agencies I've tried have either not gotten back to me or it's been days) and signed me up with the agency there and then, rang ahead to make sure I ...
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“Really great experience with Leaders. Kept me constantly up to ......”

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May 27,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'JLee'
May 27,2012
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Really great experience with Leaders. Kept me constantly up to date with new properties to the market, the only agent who kept in contact and passionately cared about us as people and not money. Selwyns customer service is above and beyond, he truly wanted to ...
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“Very professional, efficient and reliable service on all apects of ......”

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May 26,2012
Minithumbup
Michelle
By: 'Petro'
May 26,2012
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Very professional, efficient and reliable service on all apects of Letting and Property Maintenance...
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“Extremely helpful, knowledgeable and professional. Whether you are a landlord ......”

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May 25,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'RawAng'
May 25,2012
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Extremely helpful, knowledgeable and professional. Whether you are a landlord like me or a tenant you are in safe hands. Everything is done to the letter of the law. Leaders specialise in just Lettings and are a regulated agent. Never had a problem with any ...
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“Efficient administration, very prompt in dealing with maintenance issues and ......”

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May 24,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Martin'
May 24,2012
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Efficient administration, very prompt in dealing with maintenance issues and use of a wide range of local contractors who do work at competitive market prices. Very different from my experience from previous agency I used....
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“I have been using the Fareham branch of Leaders to ......”

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May 23,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Stuart'
May 23,2012
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I have been using the Fareham branch of Leaders to let my property potfolio for well ove 10 years now. In all this time I found them to be extremely helpful, knowledgeable and professional. They are a dedicated lettings agent (unlike most agents) and have an ...
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“I have had no issues with renting through Leaders' Forest ......”

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May 23,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Meg'
May 23,2012
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I have had no issues with renting through Leaders' Forest Hill office. They kept us up to date with the tenancy agreement process and they have continued to communicate with us on a regular basis about lease renewals etc. Their fees are reasonable and I ...
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“The service was so shambolic it was almost funny. Dozy ......”

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May 23,2012
Minithumbdown
By: 'markp'
May 23,2012
2 people found
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The service was so shambolic it was almost funny. Dozy agent made everything painfully slow and difficult. The only efficiency we experienced was their finance guy processing a large 'outstanding' credit card fee that we had not been told we'd have to pay when we ...
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“Leaders in bromley which was formerly know as Curtis HainesHaving ......”

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May 22,2012
Minithumbdown
By: 'Anon'
May 22,2012
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Leaders in bromley which was formerly know as Curtis Haines Having lived in a property rented by leaders for 3 years all i can say is at every hand it has been a very bad experience Moving into the property was very quick and efficent almost ...
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“Having used Leaders for approximately 11 years to rent out our ......”

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May 17,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Janet'
May 17,2012
1 people found
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Having used Leaders for approximately 11 years to rent out our properties for us we have always found them to be helpful, knowledgeable and professional in all their dealings with us and our tenants. All the staff have been a pleasure to deal with and I ...
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“Staff very friendly and gave me realistic rental income. Gave ......”

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May 17,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Angus'
May 17,2012
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Staff very friendly and gave me realistic rental income. Gave full explanation of the fees and what this actually represented. Have maintained good contact with me and sound advise....
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“I became a partner with Leaders when my old agency (......”

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May 16,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Dave'
May 16,2012
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I became a partner with Leaders when my old agency (Lavery Lettings) ceased trading. Lavery had always given a fair service and certain staff (who I am glad to say have been retained by Leaders) were always very helpful, efficient and friendly. My main complaint ...
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“During the letting process the agent told me that damage ......”

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May 15,2012
Minithumbdown
By: 'Mike'
May 15,2012
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During the letting process the agent told me that damage to floorboards was recent and scheduled for early repair. I was misled by them, as shortly thereafter, I received a letter from the previous tenant telling me not to believe anything said about the floorboards ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Been truthfull about the floor damage. Provided deposit refund within terms of agreement.
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“I fiind that Leaders provide an excellent service. I have ......”

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May 14,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Minotaur2012'
May 14,2012
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I fiind that Leaders provide an excellent service. I have a small portfolio of properties and they provide full management of them. Are they expensive, yes, but you get what you pay for. No one likes paying out money, but Leaders provide a professional service, ...
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“Displayed professionalism and regular feedback throughout the period the property ......”

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May 14,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Feedback'
May 14,2012
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Displayed professionalism and regular feedback throughout the period the property was marketed....
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“I moved to dealing with Leaders after having a bad ......”

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May 14,2012
Minithumbup
Ellie
By: 'Nicole'
May 14,2012
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I moved to dealing with Leaders after having a bad experience with Pearsons and then letting my property privately and found them to be excellent. The Manager in Eastleigh office, Ellie Davies, sat down and explained all their different levels of service to me and ...
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“I have been using Leaders of Lewisham for a number ......”

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May 14,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'burgess@westow'
May 14,2012
1 people found
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I have been using Leaders of Lewisham for a number of years to rent out my property. They manage the property very effectively and find tenants quickly. I have been very impressed with the service that they provide....
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“I have rented using several companies, with mixed results. Leaders ......”

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May 11,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Olivia'
May 11,2012
2 people found
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I have rented using several companies, with mixed results. Leaders have undoubtably been the best. Informed viewing information, fast processing of the documents and a wonderful and helpful level of customer service. They were upfront about their fees and I have used them a couple ...
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“I recently moved into a property which was let by ......”

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May 10,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Leanne'
May 10,2012
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I recently moved into a property which was let by Leaders in Forest Hill. From the moment I met David and told him what kind of property I was after I knew I was in good hands. He was always happy to help and was ...
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By: David Montero - (Branch Manager)
May 11, 2012
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Thank you Leanne, Im glad you are happy with our service. We are always here to help. ...

“From The start to finish of the Dealings I had ......”

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May 10,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'Amanda'
May 10,2012
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From The start to finish of the Dealings I had with Leaders ran very smoothly. There service was far superior than other Agents I have used in the Kingston area and would have no hesitation in recommending them....
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Last updated at 11:52 AM 06/03/2014 by David Montero

Awards won by Leaders

Regional Awards won by Leaders

Individual Branch Awards

Chester, CH1

Crawley, RH10

Northwich, CW9

Bournemouth, BH1

Colchester, CO1

Southampton, SO15

Cheltenham, GL50



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