“The most pathetic agency I have ever dealt with. After ......”
1 Star Review
Nov 11,2014
By:
'Kadap'
Nov 11,2014
Branch: London, Britannic House, 17 Highfield Road
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £850
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: TW4
Branch: London, Britannic House, 17 Highfield Road
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £850
Postcode: TW4
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The most pathetic agency I have ever dealt with. After looking at their ad, in zoopla for a two bedroom flat for £850, I called multiple times and their phone kept saying leave the address you are looking for, our agents will call you back. One day, received a message to view the apartment with address. When I went there, much to my surprise, there were at least 10 people who came to view the house and the person from agency Joseph, instead of showing the property, he kept on asking people how much you can offer per month (Is this Auction???).
I went to the person Joseph, and asked "Is this the way you deal with your customers". He said Yes and when I asked "you need to give some respect to your customers", and his reply was "Thank for your suggestion. but I am sorry, this is the way I do the business".
Much to many viewers dissatisfaction, the agent came out of the property and said, there are many other appointments available to view the property and I don't want to take your offers right now and left the property.
This, for me, seems to be fraud. Beware of this agency. Better keep away
What agent could do to change your mind?
First of all, they should pick up their calls. and the next thing is they need to publish the rent of the property correctly, rather than asking bunch of people to view the property and putting auction.
also they need to respect the prospective customers. A lot of things need to improve. In my opinion they need to start from scratch.
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We have recently been taken over by a new management company. Together with intensive staff training and company restructuring we are now pleased to offer a whole new range of services as well as a high level of customer service.
We are aware the previous management team had let many clients and tenants down. We have vigorously re trained the new staff with a whole new set of policy's and procedures ensuring the clients of London Rentals all experience great customer service.
We are excited with the new dedicated departments as we have already seen clients benefit from the changes. The new maintenance team work tirelessly to ensure all problems in a property are resolved as quickly as possible, currently we are expanding the team to have builders in each area, so a call out would result in a same day visit at a time to suit.
Our young friendly team are dedicated to moving you into your ideal property and they are always happy to meet prospective tenants at the property to show them around, we hope that all our new clients as well as our current tenants enjoy seeing the changes that are being made and have a positive experience.
In house we have a dedicated team answering all question clients may have, as well as having a new office that they are welcome to visit. The finance team are dedicated to helping tenants keep their rental accounts in order as well as offering many new services.
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The lettings department compromises of our experienced negotiators together with a dedicated team in house, posting and updating adverts on all our online portals throughout the day. Our negotiators show all our properties to prospective tenant, and can instantly answer any questions the tenants may have at the viewing. The lettings team is also supported by the accounts team, ensuring a quick turnaround from holding deposit to the signing of a tenancy.
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Our property management department provides an important service to many of our clients. For landlords who reside overseas as well as those who neither wish to be involved in routine management or have contact with their tenants, this service is invaluable. Our landlords are provided with a copy of the inventory alongside the tenancy agreements for their records, covering all relevant information from meter readings to detailed reports of the condition of the property.
This service also covers collecting rents and administrating the bills on your behalf and organising repairs and replacements as required. We endeavour to look after the properties in the most cost efficient way and keep both you and the tenants duly informed.
Refurbishments
Our management team in conjunction with the lettings team advise and arrange all size refurbishments. Our aim is to achieve the best standard required to successfully market your properties in order to achieve the maximum rental value. Using our contractors and professionals who we have tried and tested over the years, ensuring that this is a valuable service and we are proud to be offering it.
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We have recently launched a social media presence as well as being present on the top property websites. We aim to be on all social media portals in the near future as well as advertising in the various community papers.
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We offer guaranteed rent, higher than the local housing allowance rates; we cover all areas within the M25, and outskirts, including Luton, Southend, Gravesend, Crawley, Basildon and Harlow. Leases range from two to five years. Properties are rented to local councils with whom we work closely with, and the rent is paid whether the property is occupied or not. We do full management services on these properties. This scheme offers landlords peace of mind knowing that their properties are rented out on long leases with guaranteed rental incomes.
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