London, NW4
2.6/5, 24 reviews
42% recommended
100% sales valuation accuracy
100% sales fee satisfaction
50% lettings valuation accuracy
50% lettings fee satisfaction
Estate Agents in Edgware, Hendon & London | ABC Estates

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By: 'Irene'
Jan 02,2020
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Horrible people, do not use! I brought this company forward to the FTT to be appointed new building manager. Their tone changed immediately after the appointment. Decided to maximise on the 2 years contract they had and arranged for an unnecessary large refurbishment, increasing my service charge from £350 to £25,000!!! They described our efforts to find a compromise as "fruitless discussion". DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY ***Let's see if they have the courage to say they do not have a client under my name, like they have done with the other reviewers. I am prepared to publish evidence!***
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By: ABC
Jan 10, 2020
Irene you applied to the FTT to appoint a Manager, complaining that the freeholder had not fulfilled the repairing and maintaining obligations, and that the property had fallen into disrepair.

The court appointed Richard as their Manager with a remit to carry out the repairs over a 2-year period.

We had an independent Chartered Building Surveyor inspect the property and draft the specification of works which was then costed through a comprehensive s20 Consultation process. We find it strange to complain that works haven't been done, - but then to complain again when we try to progress the works?

We appreciate that it is a lot of money, but that reflects the comprehensive schedule of works.

We are sympathetic to your financial constraints but don't see how we can spread the cost any further than done already.

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9th Oct 2024
reviewed by 'mrs Bennett'
“hannah is always reliable i have known and worked with her for over 12 years and i would recommend her and ......”
26th May 2024
reviewed by 'Simon'
“ABC Real Estate are an absolute pleasure to work with. The level of service from both their Edgware and Hendon ......”
15th Apr 2023
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“I made the mistake of using ABC Estates to rent out my flat, big mistake!They were supposed to manage ......”
9th Nov 2021
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“I would advise everyone to do their research before getting involved with this company. The director has recently been the ......”
26th Jun 2020
reviewed by 'Wayne'
“Excellent service. Professional team. Looked after my flat exceptionally well. I fully recommend ABC for both individual flat and for ......”
22nd Jun 2020
reviewed by 'The'
“Excellent Speedy Service with the apartment rented within 3 days. Especially helpful during the time of Covid19 to be able to ......”
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Friday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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Aldermartin Baines & Cuthbert
51 Brent Street
Hendon,London
Greater London
NW4 2EA
020 8202 5004

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Services Valuation Accuracy Fees Satisfaction Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 100% 100% £78,000 £810,000
Lettings 50% 50% £850 £1,800
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Edgware, HA8
London, NW4
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“hannah is always reliable i have known and wo......”

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Oct 09,2024
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hannah is always reliable i have known and worked with her for over 12 years and i would recommend her and abc to anyone!...
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“ABC Real Estate have my 100% positive recommendation...”

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May 26,2024
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ABC Real Estate are an absolute pleasure to work with. The level of service from both their Edgware and Hendon offices is totally professional and welcoming. I'm a 100% satisfied customer, and have no hesitation in recommending others to use them for buying/selling and/or ...
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“Highly Incompetent Lettings Agency...”

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Apr 15,2023
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I made the mistake of using ABC Estates to rent out my flat, big mistake! They were supposed to manage the flat, but didn't do anything unless pushed. Flat inspections were never carried out unless I sent them an email reminder and even when they ...
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By: 'Liam'
Nov 09,2021
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I would advise everyone to do their research before getting involved with this company. The director has recently been the subject of multiple court hearings/FTT cases for his fraudulent management. One of which failed to fulfil his duties as the tribunal would expect from ...
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Jun 26,2020
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Excellent service. Professional team. Looked after my flat exceptionally well. I fully recommend ABC for both individual flat and for apartment block management....
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Jun 22,2020
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Excellent Speedy Service with the apartment rented within 3 days. Especially helpful during the time of Covid19 to be able to carry out everything almost over email....
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“DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!...”

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By: 'Irene'
Jan 02,2020
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Horrible people, do not use! I brought this company forward to the FTT to be appointed new building manager. Their tone changed immediately after the appointment. Decided to maximise on the 2 years contract they had and arranged for an unnecessary large refurbishment, increasing my service ...
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Irene you applied to the FTT to appoint a Manager, complaining that the freeholder had not fulfilled the repairing and maintaining obligations, and that the property had fallen into disrepair. The court appointed Richard as their Manager with a remit to carry out the repairs over a 2-year period. We had an independent Chartered Building Surveyor inspect the property and draft the specification of works which was then costed through a comprehensive s20 Consultation process. We find it str ...

“Incompetent letting agent untrustworthy...”

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By: 'Prakash'
Aug 27,2018
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I gave them keys to show tenant around turns out they lost the keys. Fees are very high compared to yopa or right move. I will move my lettings to another agent as abc cannot manage the simple things. Hannah is very rude and arrogant ...
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“Very responsive managing agent...”

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By: 'Dan'
Jun 20,2018
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Richard at ABC Estates has been a very helpful and responsive agent for us. He always works hard to resolve any property issues we have - often working outside of office hours to get things done quickly....
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“Court rules that ABC Estates and Floorweald Ltd overcharge people...”

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By: 'John'
Apr 04,2018
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I thought that I was the only person that had been robbed by these agents but it is clear that this what they do to everyone! https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/kingswood-residents-take-abc-estates-1389409...
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Expensive for no reason
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The developments owned by Floorweald Limited (aka Vladimir Bermant / Tony Fischer) and managed by ABC Estates have been found to routinely overcharge leaseholders and give them a poor service in the bargain. There has been a lot in the public domain about them recently. Do a google search for Floorweald Limited or ABC Estates and you will find it. Or you can cut and paste the links that I have provided here. The best thing to do is to take them to First Tier Tribunal. The First Tier Tribunal Jud ...

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By: 'Geof'
Nov 27,2017
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I saw the company advert on Sky TV and called for a valuation. Superb service from all the team at ABC. I am "As Happy As Larry"!!!...
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“I wish I could give '0' stars. Went to ......”

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Nov 07,2017
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I wish I could give '0' stars. Went to FTT, First Tier Tribunal due to unreasonable service charrges and demands. The court decided in favour of the leaseholders but the tribunal's decision does not appear to be being correctly adhered to and further problems ...
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Comment on agent fees
The fees continue to rise with a seeming decline in maintenance of the block. Since taking over the management of this block, the agent's fees have risen and continue to rise despite a tribunal deciding they were unreasonable.
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“These people have been block managing our building for 3 years. ......”

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By: 'Viv'
Aug 28,2017
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These people have been block managing our building for 3 years. During that time, our service charges have risen from £3750 per year to £9400 per year (an increase of 151%). We do not know what they are doing with our service charge money. They are leaving our building ...
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Extortionate
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Thank you for raising this issue and giving us the opportunity to respond. For the sake of good order I can confirm that the freeholder bought the property in auction in a run down state. We carried out a S20 Consultation and obtained quotes in the region of ‚£50,000. Sadly only 1 of the 5 lessees has paid their share of circa ‚£10,000 and the rest are with solicitors for debt recovery. When the remaining ‚£40,000 is paid the works will proceed. Clearly it would be wrong for us to instr ...

“These people have been block managing our building for 3 years. ......”

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May 11,2017
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These people have been block managing our building for 3 years. During that time, our service charges have risen from £3750 per year to £9400 per year (an increase of 151%). We do not know what they are doing with our service charge money. They are leaving our building ...
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Extortionate
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By: Richard
Nov 13, 2017
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Thank you for raising this issue and giving us the opportunity to respond. For the sake of good order I can confirm that the freeholder bought the property in auction in a run down state. We carried out a S20 Consultation and obtained quotes in the region of £50,000. Sadly only 1 of the 5 lessees has paid their share of circa £10,000 and the rest are with solicitors for debt recovery. When the remaining £40,000 is paid the works will proceed. Clearly it would be wrong for us to instruct a bui ...

“These people have been block managing our building for 3 years ......”

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These people have been block managing our building for 3 years - during which time our service charges have risen from £3750 per year to £9400 per year (an increase of 151%). We do not know what they are doing with our service charge money because they are leaving ...
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Extortionate
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“Some of the most unprofessional people I've ever seen in ......”

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By: 'FormerTenant'
May 04,2017
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Some of the most unprofessional people I've ever seen in my life. The agents take weeks to reply to emails, forget to mention fees, and lie all the time. I deeply regret signing a lease with them....
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The fees are extremely unreasonable. Agents have no clue - they don't even follow their own guide.
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I agree. I had a ghastly experience with ABC that went from over charges and incompetence to outright sleazy behaviour by the Agent we were dealing with. When I complained they threatened to sue me!! ...

“We were told that they had let our flat after ......”

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Jan 06,2016
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We were told that they had let our flat after the 1st viewing. The 'tenant' left a deposit with them. The references were not acceptable apparently and the let fell through. They asked us to take the flat off the market which we did loosing ...
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“In the beginning it is fine, possibly because they want ......”

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Nov 25,2015
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In the beginning it is fine, possibly because they want you to pay the complete fee for the duration up front. The second they know that they need nothing from you, they become inaccessible. What's worst is when you call, and the person who answers ...
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They have every right to set fees at the level they feel they are worth. Well I think so
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“Found the quite short on the phone, made an appointment ......”

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May 06,2015
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Found the quite short on the phone, made an appointment to view a flat, waited 15minutes, no one showed up then called them and they said they had lost the keys. Wasn't best pleased, however they did then show me a few more units which ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
read tenants requirments before sending on viewings & make sure you have keys before booking me in too see a flat
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“was thinking of taking a property through aldermartin but fees ......”

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May 06,2015
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was thinking of taking a property through aldermartin but fees and charges were not explained properly to me so i chose not to go through with the property...
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“Refused to refund our deposit money after admitting it was ......”

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Jun 04,2014
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Refused to refund our deposit money after admitting it was owed, the staff are very false and unhelpful, 9 months out of the contract and the courts are involved. Tenants, seek another estate agent I've never experienced anything like it....
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Applied an environment that is concerned with everyone involved in the contract. Speaking too previous tenants sounds like we weren't the first to be treated this way.
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“Bradley made this such an easy and pleasant experience, as ......”

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May 29,2014
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Bradley made this such an easy and pleasant experience, as this is my first time renting. I would happily recommend agent to anyone...
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“Above and beyond the call of duty - brilliant service...”

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Apr 27,2018
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Every agent at ABC Hendon has been professional, friendly and thoroughly impressive. They consistently went above and beyond the call of duty to deliver an outstanding service. From the moment they put our house on the market, they were able to generate huge amounts of ...
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Definitely not related! Never knew anyone involved with ABC until they came to value my house. Just had really great service from the whole team. ...

“Great service from lettings advisor, he was very helpful and ......”

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Oct 24,2011
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Great service from lettings advisor, he was very helpful and understanding of our situation, very professional with a good office! Clean tidy and presentable staff. Other memebers of staff seemed helpful when the person we were dealing was not around. Would recomemend to anyone with, ...
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