0% lettings valuation accuracy
33% lettings fee satisfaction
Aug 18,2014
Aug 18,2014
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Simply atrocious. Never responded to calls. Never acted on information given. Simply seemed like they didn't care.
Had a bad leak within months of moving to the property. Reported this more times than I care to count. On eventually getting a response, it's apparently 'nothing to do with Farrel Heyworth. We just handled the property' I needed to speak to the owners of the building. Spoke to them (briefly) who stated they would only deal with either the actual owner or their letting agency. Farrell heyworth still refused to do anything.
Luckily managed to get in touch with the landlady (who has visited the property many more times than Farrell Heyworth!!!) who managed to sort small things out.
They then had the cheek during an inspection to point out some of the damage to the flat because of damp saying "Not being funny, but most people would have kicked up a fuss about something this bad".
3 days later I get a call from Paul saying "Apparently, there's some issue with damp in the flat?". No shit sherlock.
Just generally the worst company I've dealt with, and not just in terms of lettings.
Had a bad leak within months of moving to the property. Reported this more times than I care to count. On eventually getting a response, it's apparently 'nothing to do with Farrel Heyworth. We just handled the property' I needed to speak to the owners of the building. Spoke to them (briefly) who stated they would only deal with either the actual owner or their letting agency. Farrell heyworth still refused to do anything.
Luckily managed to get in touch with the landlady (who has visited the property many more times than Farrell Heyworth!!!) who managed to sort small things out.
They then had the cheek during an inspection to point out some of the damage to the flat because of damp saying "Not being funny, but most people would have kicked up a fuss about something this bad".
3 days later I get a call from Paul saying "Apparently, there's some issue with damp in the flat?". No shit sherlock.
Just generally the worst company I've dealt with, and not just in terms of lettings.
What agent could do to change your mind?
Turning up every now and then would have been a good start. Or returning a phone call. Being frank, Farrell Heyworth were NOT a letting agency. They took a cut of the landlords rent for the sake of making sure rent was in on time. This included me having to ring the landlord while she was in hospital, giving birth because of a flood of water pouring in from a lift shaft that Farrell Heyworth never acknowledged. Genuinely disgusted and glad to be moving out soon.Attached Filesnbsp;
Comment on agent fees
Usual garbage fees for checks which we had thorough proof of anyway. To be honest no different from other estate agents, though did overcharge.
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Farrell Heyworth
84-86 Bradshawgate
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL1 1QQ
01204 399388
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| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lettings | 0% | 33% | £425 | £525 |
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| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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May 06,2018
May 06,2018
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I could go on forever about the constant problems I had with this agent over my 3 years as a private tenant. I work night shifts and regularly had issues with them trying to arrange inspections, as it's what's convenient for them and not you. This ...
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May 10,2017
May 10,2017
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Disgusting company. Rented our first house with these clowns and had rubbish service throughout. They wouldn't come round to sort out things that were broken and we had to live in a house invested with damp which attracted all sorts of critters which was wasn't ...
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Rubbish.
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Jan 05,2016
Jan 05,2016
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I used Farrell Heyworth to view a property in Bolton - I Wanted to take on the lease after the viewing was told by Stacey the fee could only be taken in person at the office after she spoke to somebody there..... - I then ...
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Genuinely poor - i was also notified the first month half price rent wouldn't be till the end of my agreement - there competitor did this at the start of the lease.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Genuinely poor - i was also notified the first month half price rent wouldn't be till the end of my agreement - there competitor did this at the start of the lease.
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Jan 22,2015
Jan 22,2015
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Poor overall service. Had to cancel initial mortgage advisor meeting - no initial apology. Vendors went onto pull out.
Was not informed of this until Friday 5pm, some time after the vendors had made that decision. Staff stated they tried to contact us when cannot ...
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Dear M3a07,
We're sorry to hear that you were not happy with the service you received from our Bolton branch.
I have looked into this and I am sorry that your mortgage appointment was delayed due to a prior appointment running over. I agree this is frustrating. At Farrell Heyworth we try hard to ensure that appointments run on time but sometimes due to factors beyond our control this is not possible. This was one of those times and I apologise. We would love to be given the opportunity to ...
Aug 18,2014
Aug 18,2014
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Simply atrocious. Never responded to calls. Never acted on information given. Simply seemed like they didn't care.
Had a bad leak within months of moving to the property. Reported this more times than I care to count. On eventually getting a response, it's apparently 'nothing ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Turning up every now and then would have been a good start. Or returning a phone call. Being frank, Farrell Heyworth were NOT a letting agency. They took a cut of the landlords rent for the sake of making sure rent was in on time. This included me having to ring the landlord while she was in hospital, giving birth because of a flood of water pouring in from a lift shaft that Farrell Heyworth never acknowledged. Genuinely disgusted and glad to be moving out soon.Attached Filesnbsp;
Comment on agent fees
Usual garbage fees for checks which we had thorough proof of anyway. To be honest no different from other estate agents, though did overcharge.
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Feb 08,2013
Feb 08,2013
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Paul Hearne did an excellent job for me when my tenant abandoned my property without observing the due process. Paul was on hand to deliver the right advice, the right expertise and with the right amount of diligence. Two weeks later we have a new ...
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