100% sales valuation accuracy
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100% lettings valuation accuracy
25% lettings fee satisfaction
Dec 16,2014
Dec 16,2014
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My parents have been renting a property from this agent for a number of years. Some of the needed repairs were handled well in the past, but recently dealing with Ian Thomas has become a nightmare. The growing mould problem was as far as he was concerned, our fault. I pointed out to him that the kitchen sink was rotting away, and nothing had been addressed since my parents reported the problem to him in July of this year.
His response was to wave his finger centimeters away from my face, and shout at the top of his voice. At one point his spit went on my face. He then walked through my seventy year old mother, and if she hadn't have moved aside she would have been knocked down.
I went straight to his office for a futher chat with him, and he was apologetic. He then came out with some nonsensical document that stated I was to be responsible for the upcoming mold inspection, if its found to not be a structural issue which I didn't sign.
In retro respect, I have been too forgiving and tolerant with this man. I will be making a formal complaint to the relevant authorities. Having read the reviews here, it seems this treatment of tenants is nothing new.
My advice is to avoid all dealings with this estate agent. I've met some bad agents in my time, but this experience has by far been the worst.
His response was to wave his finger centimeters away from my face, and shout at the top of his voice. At one point his spit went on my face. He then walked through my seventy year old mother, and if she hadn't have moved aside she would have been knocked down.
I went straight to his office for a futher chat with him, and he was apologetic. He then came out with some nonsensical document that stated I was to be responsible for the upcoming mold inspection, if its found to not be a structural issue which I didn't sign.
In retro respect, I have been too forgiving and tolerant with this man. I will be making a formal complaint to the relevant authorities. Having read the reviews here, it seems this treatment of tenants is nothing new.
My advice is to avoid all dealings with this estate agent. I've met some bad agents in my time, but this experience has by far been the worst.
What agent could do to change your mind?
The agent needs to not be abusive to tenants. Tenants deserve to be treated fairly and in a polite manner.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Arthur Wheeler Estate Agents
46 Regent Street
Shanklin
Isle of Wight, Hampshire
PO37 7AA
01983 862653
Performance statistics
| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 100% | 100% | £0 | £0 |
| Lettings | 100% | 25% | £495 | £495 |
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| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
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| 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Apr 21,2020
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We purchased a house from AW 14 years ago and sold 2020. We were very impressed and delighted The manger is apparently and experience. There is accuracy in his job.The later is very involved in local
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May 15,2018
May 15,2018
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Haven't returned the deposit. How can a tennant be responsible for damp when the problem is in the building? Shameful company....
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Happy to take your fees as they will try anything not to give them back.
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Jan 20,2018
Jan 20,2018
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My hair is actually falling out..i am not sleeping and crying due to the psycolgical form or pattern that this office practices..i am told i am dramatic or an invitation of trouble because I talk different or perhaps because of my past life ...
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They owed me a fiver once but had no money in the actual office to give me my money..its the same with 50 pounds I am still due to this day
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Feb 25,2017
Feb 25,2017
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We recently sold a property with this agent, we were totally dissatisfied with the service that we received. We can not believe that an established estate agent could act in such un un-professional way. All the staff in the office need to have training in ...
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Jan 28,2016
Jan 28,2016
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Arrived on time for viewing (rental property) and the agent walked straight past us and unlocked the door. Did not introduce himself or show any practical knowlege of basic people skills. Very off putting. The house for renting is actually quite nice, but do not ...
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Requires ‚£200 application fee for rental property, only half of which will be returned in the event of the application not being successful. Went home and threw the application papers in the bin.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Requires ‚£200 application fee for rental property, only half of which will be returned in the event of the application not being successful. Went home and threw the application papers in the bin.
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Dec 16,2014
Dec 16,2014
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My parents have been renting a property from this agent for a number of years. Some of the needed repairs were handled well in the past, but recently dealing with Ian Thomas has become a nightmare. The growing mould problem was as far as he ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
The agent needs to not be abusive to tenants. Tenants deserve to be treated fairly and in a polite manner.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Aug 06,2013
Aug 06,2013
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We turned up to view this property a little early, agent appeared so I politely asked him if he was indeed from Arthur Wheeler, "don't worry I know who you are" came a blunt reply. He never answered one of our questions, greeted every enquiry ...
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Mar 23,2013
Mar 23,2013
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We rented a property via Arthur Wheelers in November 2012, we moved in and discovred a number of faults within the property, we communicated over 10 faults to Arthur Wheelers and Ian Thomas (Director) came round to see, he made the right noises and wrote down notes, ...
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The Agent could have instructed repairs to be done and quite honestly he could have been more professional when speaking over the telephoneAttached Filesnbsp;
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