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Mar 08,2015
Mar 08,2015
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When viewing our prospective flat with the Carlton Lettings Agent, Jonathan, we continually expressed our desire to take the property for a long lease. For example, we asked if the landlord would consider removing some of the furniture so we could replace with our own, and he implied that they may be open to it. We made an offer, and the landlord said they had nowhere to store the items. They also offered to continue to pay for the tv license, Sky and internet. After we moved in we discovered that all of their belongings had been stored in the coal hole under the stairs.
After exactly six months to the day we received our notice to vacate the premises. It was only then that it became clear that the landlord, and Carlton, had planned to let the property to us for the maximum eight months as per our contract.
While I understand that the landlord has the legal right to serve notice after six months, it is totally immoral to market this flat without informing prospective tenants that they will be asked to leave within a year! Our neighbours then told us that the same thing had happened to the previous tenant.
I will be telling anyone who cares to listen to steer well clear of these people, they are the reason that Estate Agents have the reputation that they do.
After exactly six months to the day we received our notice to vacate the premises. It was only then that it became clear that the landlord, and Carlton, had planned to let the property to us for the maximum eight months as per our contract.
While I understand that the landlord has the legal right to serve notice after six months, it is totally immoral to market this flat without informing prospective tenants that they will be asked to leave within a year! Our neighbours then told us that the same thing had happened to the previous tenant.
I will be telling anyone who cares to listen to steer well clear of these people, they are the reason that Estate Agents have the reputation that they do.
What agent could do to change your mind?
Be honest in the first place, explain that the landlord spends half the year abroad and this property would be ideal for anyone looking to rent for less than a year. NOT trick people into relocating their lives into a nice flat only to rip the rug out from under them at the earliest opportunity.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Expensive, but industry standard.
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Carlton Estate Agents
319 Upper Street
Islington,London
Greater London
N1 2XQ
020 7359 0000
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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% | £0 | £0 |
| Lettings | 50% | 60% | £1,560 | £2,383 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Jun 01,2018
Jun 01,2018
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I have recently had the chore of dealing with Carlton estate agents, namely Jonathan Meakin. I would really urge anyone who is considering renting from them to avoid! Jonathan was rude and unhelpful at every point during the process making the whole experience unpleasant and ...
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Agency fee's were high for them doing very little
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Jun 04, 2018
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I haven't been made aware of any problems with regards to any of our lettings team. I cannot identify you by ‘jakemeno' perhaps you would like to contact me in the first instance at [email protected] to discuss. In the interests of accuracy our fees to tenants are amongst the very lowest in the industry.
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Feb 06,2018
Feb 06,2018
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Carlton were fantastic - a constant source of very good advice that enabled our house purchase. I'm not sure we would have achieved it without them. They took the stress and pressure out of the negotiation and were readily available to talk through any issue ...
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May 31,2017
May 31,2017
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I have only had positive experiences of Carlton Estate Agents - having both purchased and sold with them. Tim Carlton offered an honest no nonsense approach to a recent sale. He has sound knowledge of the Islington market and together with his team found me ...
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Very fair
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May 13,2017
May 13,2017
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Carltons let and manage a residential flat in Islington, on behalf of my wife and me. We have had excellent service from them - Jonathan and Ally in particular. Each time there has been a vacancy they have quickly found good tenants, usually for extended ...
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Fair price for an excellent service.
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May 08,2017
May 08,2017
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Re: 4 Harecourt Road, N1
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The attending agent was entirely unfamiliar with the property and unable to answer questions we had - he relied on the tenant to answer all of these. When he didn't know the answer he made assumptions instead of ...
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We didn't get that far.
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Mar 15,2017
Mar 15,2017
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An excellent local independent estate agent. I have been involved in the residential property market in the Islington area for over 30 years and have exclusively used Carlton Estate Agents.
Tim Carlton, and both his lettings and sales team, have provided me with a very professional ...
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Good
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Jan 24,2017
Jan 24,2017
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Excellent and efficient service. Very honest, reliable and say what they mean. I would never go anywhere else!
I have used them to buy and sell my properties and also use for lettings. Other agents do not compare to their personel touch!...
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excellent value for money!
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Dec 21,2016
Dec 21,2016
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Purchased a 2 bed investment flat from Carlton Estate Agents in 2016. The brief was to find a property in need of work in Highbury area. Tim was assured in his advice and generous with his time. I was looking via a few but Carlton were head ...
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Mar 08,2015
Mar 08,2015
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When viewing our prospective flat with the Carlton Lettings Agent, Jonathan, we continually expressed our desire to take the property for a long lease. For example, we asked if the landlord would consider removing some of the furniture so we could replace with our own, ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Be honest in the first place, explain that the landlord spends half the year abroad and this property would be ideal for anyone looking to rent for less than a year. NOT trick people into relocating their lives into a nice flat only to rip the rug out from under them at the earliest opportunity.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Expensive, but industry standard.
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Feb 17,2014
Feb 17,2014
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We have had a terrible time trying to resolve problems in the property which were covered up before we moved in but slowly started degrading and became apparent soon after we moved in. They also employ contractors who do a botch job, turn up late ...
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Oct 01,2013
Oct 01,2013
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Having unsuccessfully tried to sell my house over a very frustrating 6 months period, I was astonished to see my neighbour sell in a two week period. She recommended Tim Carlton the owner of Carlton Estate Agents and as soon as he stepped over the threshold ...
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