50% sales valuation accuracy
33% sales fee satisfaction
33% lettings valuation accuracy
30% lettings fee satisfaction
Mar 06,2017
Mar 06,2017
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Unfortunately, my experience was a case of Connells (Aylesbury office) doing what they want rather than what their Customer wants.
My partner initially spoke on the phone to a sales agent who had agreed terms should we wish to continue. He arranged someone else to visit my property for a valuation only. This other sales agent then valued the property and wanted to discuss terms. I had advised we had already done that, however a contract was still being filled in by him with his expectation for me to sign there and then. I advised this wasn't the case and ended the valuation.
Latterly, we agreed all parties should connect to discuss terms. Even though we had previously agreed terms over the phone, Connells would not agree and we ended having to re-negotiate (which we did and very nearly received the terms my partner initially agreed too).
After agreeing to pay an upfront fee of nearly £200 for a professional photographer and a premium listing on Rightmove, a professional photographer was sent round and after 90 minutes, around 20 pictures were taken – yes, it took that long.
Once the advert was live, we noticed that only 8 pictures were used (for a 4 bedroom property) and how poor the pictures were and asked for him to use any better ones that the photographer may had taken and to add more than 8 pictures (the advert was missing numerous selling points of the house). We offered to supply our own pictures. This was agreed to immediately, but was never actioned, not even 4 weeks later. It also took 10 days before the standard advert became a premium advert on rightmove. This removed the opportunity to advertise in the important first week" – as per Connell's advice.
Overall, I would not recommend Connells. I felt pressurised and ignored when it came to me raising my concerns.
My partner initially spoke on the phone to a sales agent who had agreed terms should we wish to continue. He arranged someone else to visit my property for a valuation only. This other sales agent then valued the property and wanted to discuss terms. I had advised we had already done that, however a contract was still being filled in by him with his expectation for me to sign there and then. I advised this wasn't the case and ended the valuation.
Latterly, we agreed all parties should connect to discuss terms. Even though we had previously agreed terms over the phone, Connells would not agree and we ended having to re-negotiate (which we did and very nearly received the terms my partner initially agreed too).
After agreeing to pay an upfront fee of nearly £200 for a professional photographer and a premium listing on Rightmove, a professional photographer was sent round and after 90 minutes, around 20 pictures were taken – yes, it took that long.
Once the advert was live, we noticed that only 8 pictures were used (for a 4 bedroom property) and how poor the pictures were and asked for him to use any better ones that the photographer may had taken and to add more than 8 pictures (the advert was missing numerous selling points of the house). We offered to supply our own pictures. This was agreed to immediately, but was never actioned, not even 4 weeks later. It also took 10 days before the standard advert became a premium advert on rightmove. This removed the opportunity to advertise in the important first week" – as per Connell's advice.
Overall, I would not recommend Connells. I felt pressurised and ignored when it came to me raising my concerns.
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Poor fees - it costs additional for poor quality photos on rightmove (which is a subsidiary company)
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| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 50% | 33% | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| Lettings | 33% | 30% | £725 | £1,200 |
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| 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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Don't let or Buy the property in Alton Mews Aylesbury, HP19 8JZ.
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Great experience renting a property through Connells. They were super attentive and helped us settle an agreement incredibly quickly....
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On the back of the valuation yesterday with Chase I would like to let you know that we find him to be an outstanding Estate Agent, as he came well prepared, understood our situation, confirmed our view of thinking, and was very mindful. It was ...
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You do not deserve even 1 star Connells in Aylesbury! Stay away from this estate agency. Especially STAY AWAY from Adam Manning who is a senior lettings manager. He is BIG LIAR and he puts in people mouth things they never said. My husband did not ...
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Hi Lina,
Thank you for your review, I'm sorry to read of your dis-satisfaction. As discussed previously, there were a couple of opportunities to disclose of the poor credit on your records before references started so we haven't done anything wrong and follow all procedures. ...
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I bought an investment property which the sales
team kept updated with through the process. As soon as we had exchanged, our property was advertised to let and a tenant was found within 48 hours by the Lettings team. Very responsive and quick to answer queries....
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Nov 18,2022
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Piss poor.
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Mar 21,2022
Mar 21,2022
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This agent is the worst, please avoid! They took weeks to send us our tenancy agreement, they blamed it on the Landlord then later blamed it on us the tenants.
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May 10,2021
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We live next door to a rental property managed byConnells at the Aylesbury branch
Two years ago we had issues, they were unprofessional, unresponsive, and eventually we paid to rectify the problem
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Aug 25,2020
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I had a very bad experience as a first-time buyer. They've agreed for my offer and I got valuation, mortgage approved by the bank. I was hoping to move into a new property in 2-3 weeks and they've now asked me to increase the price ...
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Dec 04,2019
Dec 04,2019
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Very unfortunate that their performance remains absolutely appalling, will not recommend for landlords. The management unit is the worst so you are better off without Connells. Their inventory reports do not reflect the conditions and all the damage to your property, at the end of ...
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Dec 04,2019
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Too slow to solve any problem. There is an online account to report issues but it seems that no one ia monitoring it. They didnt provide access to the electricity meter readings when we first moved to the property. The meter was locked in a ...
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The only time we received any service was prior to signing the lease agreement, after that was finished it seems things took a turn.
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Ridiculous fees considering the service they provide
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Mar 06,2017
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Unfortunately, my experience was a case of Connells (Aylesbury office) doing what they want rather than what their Customer wants.
My partner initially spoke on the phone to a sales agent who had agreed terms should we wish to continue. He arranged someone else to ...
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Poor fees - it costs additional for poor quality photos on rightmove (which is a subsidiary company)
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Oct 23,2016
Oct 23,2016
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If I'd have to choose between dealing with Connells again, or cutting my own eye out, I'd politely ask for a spoon.
Despite making it clear at the start that I definitely have to move until the end of August, the agent lied about the ...
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Sep 17,2013
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CONnells - the clue is in the name! There is a complete disparity between the service they claim to provide with the stark reality of what actually happens! I was promised my house would be managed locally in branch using contractors I trusted, that my ...
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