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Nov 14,2014
Nov 14,2014
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It is a fact of life that when renting a property, the estate agent is the last thing you think about. You search for properties then deal with the agent based on your choices. It is another fact that you rarely have much interaction with them until things go wrong and by then you are tied into a contract. I write this because if we could have foreseen what was going to happen with Hancock's we would have run a mile.
Our relationship with them began when we were looking to rent and one of their employees showed us around a truly filthy house. We went from room to room in silence, someone had shaved in the bath, there was rubbish and a filthy mattress on a bedroom floor, "The last people did a runner", offered the Hancock's girl by way of explanation, her first words, 10 minutes into the viewing. Unfortunately we didn't learn and took another house through them. Then began the real problems. No response to emails. A major problem with the heating, having the hot water on caused the bedroom radiators to become roasting hot, in mid summer, a plumber came out but didn't fix it. A fridge with no freezer door in the kitchen, water dripping from the not quite frozen freezer compartment, that it transpired the owner didn't even know was there (so presumably no safety check), non working smoke alarms and the major issue, damp in the basement bedroom. After an agonising few months trying to get them to do stuff the final straw was my wife and our daughter getting sick, illness the doctor firmly believed was to do spores from the damp basement. We asked them could they get the owners to surrender the contract and let us move out as it was affecting out health but the owners would not agree. Hancock's then said that they had rented the house to us as a two bedroom rather than a three a bedroom (to try to get around the fact that the third bedroom was not fit for purpose because of the damp) So we directed them to their own ad on Zoopla, clearly stating it was a three bed - no reply. Imagine the incompetence of an estate agent not understanding how the biggest property site in the country works and that you can find a history of how properties were rented out "Nobody has ever complained about these things before", was the incredulous response when my wife went in to the office, not only suggesting we were making up problems but displaying a truly simplistic notion that just because something has not happened before it will never happen. Word to the wise Hancock's, zero proper maintenance = deterioration.
Hancock's have been easily the worst professional body in any industry I have ever dealt with. Somebody has just written a good review of them here, but not as a tenant. They are concerned only with money and simply do not care about service. Based on the reviews on this site they are ranked 35 out of 35 in Chichester, and 29 out of 29 in their postcode league table, a thoroughly deserved rating of which they should be suitably proud. Avoid.
Our relationship with them began when we were looking to rent and one of their employees showed us around a truly filthy house. We went from room to room in silence, someone had shaved in the bath, there was rubbish and a filthy mattress on a bedroom floor, "The last people did a runner", offered the Hancock's girl by way of explanation, her first words, 10 minutes into the viewing. Unfortunately we didn't learn and took another house through them. Then began the real problems. No response to emails. A major problem with the heating, having the hot water on caused the bedroom radiators to become roasting hot, in mid summer, a plumber came out but didn't fix it. A fridge with no freezer door in the kitchen, water dripping from the not quite frozen freezer compartment, that it transpired the owner didn't even know was there (so presumably no safety check), non working smoke alarms and the major issue, damp in the basement bedroom. After an agonising few months trying to get them to do stuff the final straw was my wife and our daughter getting sick, illness the doctor firmly believed was to do spores from the damp basement. We asked them could they get the owners to surrender the contract and let us move out as it was affecting out health but the owners would not agree. Hancock's then said that they had rented the house to us as a two bedroom rather than a three a bedroom (to try to get around the fact that the third bedroom was not fit for purpose because of the damp) So we directed them to their own ad on Zoopla, clearly stating it was a three bed - no reply. Imagine the incompetence of an estate agent not understanding how the biggest property site in the country works and that you can find a history of how properties were rented out "Nobody has ever complained about these things before", was the incredulous response when my wife went in to the office, not only suggesting we were making up problems but displaying a truly simplistic notion that just because something has not happened before it will never happen. Word to the wise Hancock's, zero proper maintenance = deterioration.
Hancock's have been easily the worst professional body in any industry I have ever dealt with. Somebody has just written a good review of them here, but not as a tenant. They are concerned only with money and simply do not care about service. Based on the reviews on this site they are ranked 35 out of 35 in Chichester, and 29 out of 29 in their postcode league table, a thoroughly deserved rating of which they should be suitably proud. Avoid.
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We are sorry to read you have had a negative experience regarding maintenance issues with the property you previously rented. We report maintenance issues to the property owner and instruct any works once we have had the owner's approval to have those works carried out. We would welcome the opportunity to speak with you about it further if you would like to get in contact.
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5 Northgate
Chichester
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PO19 1BA
01243 531155
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| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
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| Sales | 100% | 100% | £148,000 | £350,000 |
| Lettings | 100% | 82% | £350 | £1,600 |
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Sold my property through Hancocks. Joel valued my home and gave me a realistic price which is what I wanted as I needed to sell. He was very open with me about viewing levels and after 3 weeks he had found a buyer. Happy with the ...
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Top marks for Hancock & Partners, especially for Simone, who handled our letting in a professional and expedient manner. Thank you....
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These two members of Hancocks staff have been exceptional in their willingness, generosity of time given, courteousness and communication. I recently purchased a property and nothing was too much trouble. They have kept me fully informed and that has been so helpful. I can't recommend ...
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DO NOT RENT WITH THESE PEOPLE. THEY ARE MONEY GRABBING IDIOTS WHO DO NOT CARE ABOUT THEIR TENANTS. My house was and still is a health hazard, with black mold everywhere and a broken boiler/heating. We could see breath from around October to Feb ...
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We are very disappointed to read that you have not been happy with the service from our office. We have discussed your complaint as a team and cannot find any notes or have any recollection of a poor level of service. We take customer service very seriously, but must also point out that we are only in a position to advise landlords on what action to take regarding the maintenance and upkeep of properties. We would be very happy to discuss your personal situation in the hopes that we may resto ...
May 19,2015
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We had an awful experience with Hancock and Partners and would not deal with them again. We have since seen promising looking properties advertised by Hancock's and decided not to consider viewing them because of our experience. Here is a list of things that happened ...
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Brilliant service - amazingly quick as well. Used them 3 years ago when things were done differently which did cause me some grief - so a massive improvement since then....
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Reasonably pleased with the fees as they were cheaper than Johnson Wood and others. Still feel that agent fees for tenants are really bad news when one thinks the rent being paid.
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Dec 24,2014
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We rented a property from Hancock and partners for 2 years now and have had nothing but good news.
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Dec 08,2014
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This is our 7th dealing with letting agents and Hancocks are by far the most friendly and efficient.
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Nov 26,2014
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Looking at Hancock and partners reviews I was so shocked because I am a current tenant and they have been really good, they always call me back when they say they will and they are always polite and friendly. I recently had a cupboard fall ...
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Nov 24,2014
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We rented a house though Hancock's for 3 years and found them nothing but helpful and polite.
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Nothing, the whole experience was so bad we would never consider using them again.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Oct 18,2014
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I'm not sure which agent the others reviewers have been using but it is not the Hancock's that I dealt with,
After a good informative phone call with Jonny (sales manager) he came round and valued my property for sale that day.
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Oct 17,2014
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I have been a tenant of Hancock's twice, the first as a student and second as a couple. The first time I was treated like a second class citizen who's point or complaints were ignored, while living in a property not raven fit for a ...
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Be proactive, pass on information within their own officeAttached Filesnbsp;
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We always value client feedback, however we do not have any record of the issues listed within this review. We are very concerned at the nature of these comments and would very much like the author to get in contact with us as soon as possible. ...
Jun 02,2014
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Very unprofessional. I once returned a call from them and was told that they had no idea why I had been called but they were sure someone would call me again if it was important. Conversations and agreements were promptly forgotten about. A considerable amount ...
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Feb 05,2014
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Really just want to warn people not to use this appalling agents. Perhaps landlords get more response and respect but they all treat tenants like dirt. Not a single person working there understands 'customer service' or 'manners'. Obviously far too much to ask of them. ...
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Jan 04,2014
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Worst company I have ever dealt with, rude, unresponsive, unlawful and just generally slack. We have rented with them for the past right months- cutting our year contract short because of how we've been treated. The property we were in was not maintained had not ...
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Apr 18,2013
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IT was a dreadful experience renting a property through Hancocks and not one I would wish on my worst enemy. The staff were rude and inefficient and arrived late with the keys on the first day when my removal men were waiting to get in.. ...
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Repaired items efficiently. Ensure hose was clean and fit for purpose when we moved in. Reply to correspondence. Be efficient.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Apr 11,2013
Apr 11,2013
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I had a very positive experience with Hancock & Partners as a letting agent. From the beginning they were responsive to my emails, positive, friendly and clearly wanted to make an effort to help me with my enquiry. They found appropriate properties matching my search (unlike ...
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Oct 05,2012
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In the 12 years that I have been a tenant in rental properties I have never, ever had such poor, lackadaisical service as I have had with Hancock and Partners.
I only rented this property for six months, and during this time I had the following ...
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Feb 03,2012
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I used to rent from Hancocks about 3 years ago. At the time I would have never used them again. It took ages for me to get anything fixed by them and when I eventually tried to get my deposit back which I paid Hancocks I ...
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Been fair and reliable with me.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Sep 23,2008
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Do not respond to correspondence, rude, only seem to handle sub-standard property that no reputable agent will take on....
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Feb 13,2008
Feb 13,2008
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They are the most disorganised estate agents I've ever come across. The staff contradict each other and no one there seems able to give a straight answer. The blame always falls on the "landlord" when the error has almost always been with them....
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I have the same problem. Stuck with a property that has it's health issues, landlord doesn't even want to hear about it, the staff is awful and rude, the manager doesn't even know what he is doing, he lies all the time!!! Be aware and do not use them no matter the property!!! ...
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