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Oct 24,2015
Oct 24,2015
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Upon moving in, numerous repairs were promised including broken guttering, a damaged back fence, the gate on the side of the property having fallen off and lots of exterior wood work needing painting to prevent rot. The painting happened after living in the property for two years, with no warning. One morning, men arrived and started painting the house. All the other repairs are still to be done.
Other work became obvious while living in the property. Numerous plumbers had to visit across 18 months in an attempt to mend the leak in the bathroom causing water to run through the kitchen light fitting. The bathroom used 24v bulbs which the transformers for broke twice while living there, the second time, they were not repaired.
We reported a fault with the house and smoke alarm system 6 months before leaving which was also never resolved. This left us with no coverage on either system for the downstairs of the house.
Finally, after telling then I was looking at buying a house at Christmas and not to renew my contract, but let it revert to aa monthly rolling contract, and that I'd had an offer accepted in April (and moving out in August), they are now chasing money for rent in September and October.
Other work became obvious while living in the property. Numerous plumbers had to visit across 18 months in an attempt to mend the leak in the bathroom causing water to run through the kitchen light fitting. The bathroom used 24v bulbs which the transformers for broke twice while living there, the second time, they were not repaired.
We reported a fault with the house and smoke alarm system 6 months before leaving which was also never resolved. This left us with no coverage on either system for the downstairs of the house.
Finally, after telling then I was looking at buying a house at Christmas and not to renew my contract, but let it revert to aa monthly rolling contract, and that I'd had an offer accepted in April (and moving out in August), they are now chasing money for rent in September and October.
What agent could do to change your mind?
Repair reported issues, and listen when told not to attempt contract renewal during our last 12 monthsAttached Filesnbsp;
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‚£250 for an admin fee seems quite a lot, the 15 minutes we spent in your office couldn't have been that expensive for you
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Dowen
3b Old Elvet
Durham
County Durham
DH1 3HL
0191-3757599
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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% | £84,500 | £85,000 |
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| 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Dec 04,2023
Dec 04,2023
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Went though dowen in sedgefield to rent my property in West cornforth. Couldn't ask for a more helpful lady. Allison deserve a pay rise every thing was completed with no hassle.
Well done Allion your a star x...
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Mar 23,2022
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Caroline Ryan in lettings has been brilliant, she facilitated my move from London to Durham with a smooth transition. She also has gone above and beyond in sorting teething issues. She is a credit to Dowan...
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Jan 04,2021
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I have used Dowen Estate Agents in Durham City for many years now. I am especially impressed with Mark Austin who has been remarkable in his valuation's for properties I have put on the market with Dowen. He values house's realistically and is very professional ...
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Clare, thank you for this excellent review. I would personally like to thank you for your continued support. You have been a loyal client. Warmest Regards - John Nicholson - Managing Director. ...
Jun 19,2020
Jun 19,2020
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I would not recommend Dowen to prospective sellers. They appeared good at the start - my house sold within days because it appealed immediately to my buyers, who had been looking for 15 months. Dowen's follow up customer care was very poor in terms of lack ...
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Apr 04,2019
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To say I was shown around the property I was interested in would be hyperbole. Dawn Teggert literally stood in a corner and acted as if she couldn't wait to get us out of her sight. I understand that landlords have requirements and we may ...
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Expensive admin fees. Quite extortionate when you compare with other agencies in Durham.
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May 03,2018
May 03,2018
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I've had an extremely disappointing experience with this real estate agency.
We arranged a viewing for a property in Newton Hall, Durham at 10.30am. We have originally informed the agent, Dawn Teggert, that we're coming all the way from Manchester, which is 2 1/2-hours driving distance ...
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Hello, I had a similar experience with the same woman, Dawn Teggert. She seemed very rude and condescending without really having the right to be. She was unprofessional for someone so judgey and was late with us too because 'she picked up the wrong keys'. It's a shock that she is an estate agent and that her feedback is 'exceptional'. Maybe she should consider working somewhere where there is no people skill; it may be more suitable for her. As sorry as I am that you had to go through that, I'm ...
Nov 18,2017
Nov 18,2017
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Awful experience at Durham Branch, rude staff member on telephone who blamed everyone for their mistake but themselves!!! Asked for all viewings to be accompanied (not that I need one, but a very good reason for that). First viewing, accompanied? Nope!! Rang the agent who ...
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Feb 13,2017
Feb 13,2017
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John and the Dowen staff have been most helpful over the past few months.. They helped with the selling of three houses and the rental of one..
Thomas kept me informed, as did Sally.. The rental was sorted with Dawn, the process of selling and ...
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Feb 07,2017
Feb 07,2017
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Very happy with the service i received especially from Thomas he has helped me a lot through this process can't fault him at all ,highly recommend to anyone selling there home.
Dowen are great at getting your property out there and getting you that sale ...
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Great fees very reasonable.
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Oct 24,2015
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Upon moving in, numerous repairs were promised including broken guttering, a damaged back fence, the gate on the side of the property having fallen off and lots of exterior wood work needing painting to prevent rot. The painting happened after living in the property for ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Repair reported issues, and listen when told not to attempt contract renewal during our last 12 monthsAttached Filesnbsp;
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‚£250 for an admin fee seems quite a lot, the 15 minutes we spent in your office couldn't have been that expensive for you
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May 20,2014
May 20,2014
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Dowen had my property on their books for more than a year and only one (not serious) viewing was arranged. I had to show the viewer around myself. Their idea of sales seems to be put up a sign, put it in the paper once ...
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