60% sales valuation accuracy
75% sales fee satisfaction
0% lettings valuation accuracy
0% lettings fee satisfaction
Aug 01,2012
Aug 01,2012
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The first thing Ian did right was value our property correctly. We didn't choose Williams and Donovan initially (but wish we had have done) perhaps because the other agents flattered our property with higher valuations. We went on the market with a couple of agents before coming to Ian. What a marked difference we saw from the Williams and Donovan team when comparing them to the other agents we used! These guys are total professionals. As soon as we joined them we had a lift in the number of people who came to see the property. For each and every viewing, we received good quality feedback. On occassion, when the viewers could not be contacted, Williams and Donovan would still be on the phone to us to let us know that they are still trying to get in touch with the viewers. So every step of the way, we were assured that they were doing all they could.
When we eventually gained the all-important offer and the process was handed over to the solicitors, Williams and Donovan were still part of the process to keep us informed and help ease the process along. We were unfortunate enough to get caught up in the HSBC mortgage problems in 2012 which prolonged the final sale process considerably. However, Williams and Donovan maintained their proactive role in bringing the case to a successful conclusion, keeping the lines of communication open between buyer, seller and solicitors. I would not have wanted any other agent involved during this quite stressful time. I would thoroughly recommend this agent to any friend selling their home.
When we eventually gained the all-important offer and the process was handed over to the solicitors, Williams and Donovan were still part of the process to keep us informed and help ease the process along. We were unfortunate enough to get caught up in the HSBC mortgage problems in 2012 which prolonged the final sale process considerably. However, Williams and Donovan maintained their proactive role in bringing the case to a successful conclusion, keeping the lines of communication open between buyer, seller and solicitors. I would not have wanted any other agent involved during this quite stressful time. I would thoroughly recommend this agent to any friend selling their home.
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Williams & Donovan
Williams & Donovan, 1 Woodlands Parade, Main Road
Hockley
Essex
SS5 4QU
01702200666
Performance statistics
| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 60% | 75% | £285,000 | £375,000 |
| Lettings | 0% | 0% | £495 | £495 |
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| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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Feb 11,2022
Feb 11,2022
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Williams and Donovan are deceitful lying crooks , I experienced trying to put an offer in and they told me they personally knew the owner and that she wouldnt accept any offers under a certain price, I asked them to put the offer in anyway and ...
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May 04,2021
May 04,2021
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Don't buy through these guys. We tried to buy a property, I pronounced the road name slightly wrong, they laughed at me. Then we made 2 offers on a property, and a lovely woman named Denise told me to 'call back when you win on the ...
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Good Afternoon,
Thank you for taking the time to talk to me today. As we discussed, Denise didn't mean to offend or patronise you with what was said, I can only apologise if it made you feel that way. We take all reviews seriously, good and bad.
Hopefully we can still try and help you secure your purchase.
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Mar 21,2021
Mar 21,2021
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Jack, at William and Donovan, was very helpful when I went to view a property. He answered all my questions comprehensively, regarding the property and the area, that it was located in....
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Jan 20,2021
Jan 20,2021
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I chose Williams & Donovan because they have the reputation of getting things done, I was not disappointed.
Even through these difficult times of Covid-19 they persisted in getting all parties to do there bit to achieve completion.
Communication was excellent, always keeping me up to ...
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Sep 24,2019
Sep 24,2019
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Excellent service and highly recommended. Paul and Denise have been amazing from the very start right the way through to the end. No question was too small and they came back to us quickly and always explained everything better than anyone else did. They kept ...
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Mar 13,2015
Mar 13,2015
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I have just completed the sale of my home with Williams and Donovan. They were very professional and ensured that the whole process was correctly carried out and without any problems. Such a smooth process, it made moving a pleasure. I would highly recommend Williams ...
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Feb 18,2015
Feb 18,2015
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We chose to use Williams & Donovan for the sale of our house and they were true to their word of getting us a quick sale, less than 24hrs of our house going to market. We then found a house through Williams & Donovan after a lengthy ...
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Very competitve and prepared to match a competitors 'sale'.
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Sep 08,2014
Sep 08,2014
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I found this agency easy to deal with initially , but don't rely on them to help you or back you up in anyway shape or form IN ANY SITUATION , after a Quartley Gas bill of over £170 for a tiny 1 bed shoebox of a property i ...
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We value customer feedback and always listen to see if our service levels can be improved. However on this occasion the information you have provided is incorrect.
The boiler did require repair during your tenancy however it was never condemned and was repaired on 13th Novermber.
The kitchen window was booked in for repair but due to lack of co-operation on your part was unable to be completed.
Phone calls to chase overdue rent and utility bills is not harassment and would not have been neces ...
Nov 01,2013
Nov 01,2013
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Pauls comitment over the 14 months that it took us to move was outstanding. With a long chain and parties changing their mind constantly only Pauls ability to keep everyone calm allowed us to achieve our goal and be living in our lovely new home.
He ...
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Sep 26,2013
Sep 26,2013
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From the beginning to end personnel communication skills were clear, concise, helpful, and above all honest. Feedback at every aspect of the sale before, during and after. Agents secured higher property price for us so we could fund a rental property to secure our sale, ...
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May 14,2013
May 14,2013
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Ian Williams gave sound advise regarding the marketing of our late mothers property and handled in a sensitive manner. We had a weekly phone call to discuss progress and to resolve any on-going problems with the conveyancing. All of the staff at this agent are ...
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May 06,2013
May 06,2013
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All the staff at W&D were sensitive and helpful right from the outset, from the initial valuation through to completion. I was selling my late Mum's property and they gave honest and helpful advice and then made just one follow up call, NO PRESSURE ...
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May 06,2013
May 06,2013
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Williams and Donovan made our move extremely easy and constantly kept us updated on progress of our sale and purchase, often going over and above to push things through the chain. A friendly, honest group of people that were a pleasure to deal with and ...
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Apr 03,2013
Apr 03,2013
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we found all the staff at Williams and Donovan to be very professional, and always recognised us when we visited the office.. We were constantly updated throughout the sale and would recommend them....
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Mar 04,2013
Mar 04,2013
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I found them extremely helpful, going above and beyond my expectations, especially in the final stages of the sale.
Every member of staff were friendly and knew who I was whenever I telephoned.
I will definitely make them my first port of call when I ...
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Feb 07,2013
Feb 07,2013
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This is the second time we have brought a property through Williams & Donavan and sold a property in the last 5 years. I was very pleased with the service from all the staff at the Hockley branch, they were always available for me to speak too ...
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Jan 24,2013
Jan 24,2013
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When purchasing our new property recently through this agent we found them helpful and quick to respond to enquiries. We always received a return call when promised, and usually the information we required was found and passed onto us in a timley manner. We had ...
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Nov 06,2012
Nov 06,2012
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We found all the members of the team in Hockley extremely helpful, nothing was too much trouble. We sold and purchased our properties through Williams and Donovan and couldn't fault them on anything, they liased on our behalf and provided us with quick responses. Would ...
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Oct 05,2012
Oct 05,2012
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i have used Williams & donovans for both my house sales & have always been really impressed with them. They are always polite & helpful & always kept me informed through all stages of the sale. I have recommended them to all my family & friends & will always use them & ...
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Oct 05, 2012
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Karen and Graham thank you for taking the time to post your comments regarding our company. Moving home is never easy and your chain (the buyer pulling out at the last minute) was not an easy one. We would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your business and wish you our very best with your new lives in Paglesham and good luck
with all the Work! Ian Williams and all the team at Williams and Donovan ...
Oct 03,2012
Oct 03,2012
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I sold and purchased through Williams and Donovan this summer. Although Hockley is small, we have a good choice of agents to choose from, but these were recommended by a friend. I was very impressed with the attentiveness of all of the staff (not just ...
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Sep 26,2012
Sep 26,2012
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I received an excellent service from Williams and Donovan and would thoroughly recommend them to sell or buy a property. James went above and beyond his job role to ensure that our sale was completed in the shortest time possible. It was such a long ...
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Aug 29,2012
Aug 29,2012
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First class service from start to finish! Could not recommend them more. Went way and beyond their duty to help! Many many thanks!...
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Aug 14,2012
Aug 14,2012
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We found a new house for sale and arranged a viewing with them all very professional and very promptly handled. We fell in love with it straight away and instructed them to sell our house, and this was achieved within 24 hours of going on the ...
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Aug 08,2012
Aug 08,2012
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I was chasing a house for over 7 months, there were times when i thought it was not going to happen. Paul at Williams & Donovan was awesome with regards to his continual communication and help throughout. A few main stakeholders played a part in me getting ...
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Aug 01,2012
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The first thing Ian did right was value our property correctly. We didn't choose Williams and Donovan initially (but wish we had have done) perhaps because the other agents flattered our property with higher valuations. We went on the market with a couple of agents ...
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Jul 01,2012
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a great team professinal honest and helpful at all stages...
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We have spoken to the client and they meant to tick 5 Stars how can we rectify? regards Ian Wiliams ...
Jun 23,2012
Jun 23,2012
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We had been let down on the purchase of a property and therefore needed to secuare an alternative property quickly. Ms Jones assisted our property search, listened to what we wanted and immediately found a suitable property for us. During the purchase she kept me ...
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Jun 15,2012
Jun 15,2012
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I had never had much faith in Estate Agents until recently when Williams and Donovan acted as agents for selling our property and buying another one. The service was quick and efficient in the early stages through valuation, advice and arranging the advertisement. Following that ...
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Jun 12,2012
Jun 12,2012
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Very helpful and knowledgable about various properties we viewed
Once we had selected our property, he acted as a good go between with the seller
Always available to discuss progress and liase with the seller.
Overall a good well run company...
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Mar 06,2012
Mar 06,2012
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Our property was sold in less than 24 hours. Unfortunately the chain collapsed just before exchange but our estate agent was on hand to put our property back on the market without us losing the property we we're purchasing :-) Our property sold again for the ...
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