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1.4/5, 21 Reviews
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1 Star Review

By : 'Suzy'
Services : Property Management()
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : SL1

Nov 5, 2020
People found this helpful9

I can only echo other reviewers before me. They provide zero service for sky high service charges, leaving the buildings they manage neglected and delipidated. AVOID THEM if you want your property to be nice and well managed! I am a director at five other estates and have been dealing with various property management companies over the years, but HML Group was so bad that we formed an RTM to be able to get rid of them. Took months and lot of effort, but it was worth it. Here are just a few of their failings… Maintenance Despite reporting issues for years, none of these have been attended to: - emergency lighting missing (a legal requite requirement) - all exterior lights (bar one) broken - there was a hole in the wall, allowing water to ingress (has been there for about 4 years) - gardening was atrocious, bushes not cut back and leaves and debris just swept under so much that ground level was raised quite a lot (in fact, when the new management company took over and the bushes were cut back properly, we discovered that there were car park lights in the bushes that have not been seen for years (and they were not working) - cleaning was bad - internal decorating not done for 10 years or more - carpets have not been cleaned or changed for at least 15 years - gutters were always sprouting greenery as they have not been cleared for years and the roof was full of moss Management The turnover of property managers was quite frequent and each of them said… ‘Give me a bit of time to understand the issues’ or ‘I cannot comment on what went on before me’. Then nothing ever changed or got done. What happened to corporate responsibilities? Once we moved away and received some information from them (after months of trying to get it out of them), we discovered that their charges were astronomical. For example, they charged £ 2000 for sending out one Section 20 letter to 36 leaseholders. No wonder the service charge was sky high. Handover The handover was the worst and most shambolic I ever encountered. Management companies supposed to provide information and transfer uncommitted funds to the new management company on the day of the handover, if not before. We had zero information and zero funds from the HML Group. After months and months of pushing and going through their formal complaint procedure, taking it up to director level, we eventually received a statement of accounts for leaseholders, then a reconciliation spreadsheet and eventually the accounts. Things are a bit complicated as the estate has 4 buildings, the RTM took over only one of them and HML continued to manage the other 3. In their reconciliation spreadsheet they got many things wrong, they tried to charge us for things they should not have. But the major thing that continues to be a sticking point is the building insurance. They instructed their insurance brokers to contact the new management company, which they duly did. The new management company then insured the building (though they used a different broker eventually). It turned out – from the reconciliation spreadsheet – that they also insured our building and charged us over a £ 1000 (even though their own brokers quoted about £ 600). There was zero communication with the new management company, we only picked this little gem up from the reconciliation spreadsheet. After handover Even though we have parted company with HML Group almost a year ago, we continue to have issues with them as they continue to try to invoice us for ‘estate costs’ even though their contactors have not been on site since handover almost a year ago, they sent Section 20 notices and other unsolicited emails. So if you are thinking of engaging them as your property management company, DON’T. Save yourselves years of trouble and headache and AVOID THEM!

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By : George

Feb 5, 2021

I would echo this. In Bristol the service has been beyond poor. I own other properties and have worked around the industry for years but the point about staff is spot on - constant delays on anything ever getting done as the staff are constantly replaced and each is as underqualified and over worked as the last so nothing ever happens to look after the building or justify the fee they charge, they take no responsibility when things go wrong and have zero drive to do anything. Unless micro managed every step of the day they would never get anything done.


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1 Star Review

By : 'Hugo'
Services : Other
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : W6

Jan 29, 2025
People found this helpful0

Avoid at all costs! Charged a fortune in service charges, never once responded to challenges on costs, nor did they actual visit the property inspections. They were supposed to provide meter readings and they couldn't even do that, when we called the supplier they said they hadn't received a meter ... Read Full Review


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Completely overcharged us. Each year the fees went up while the service deteriorated. Charged us a fortune for electricity without even challenging the supplier (as they weren't providing meter readings), I had to sort it myself and got hundreds of pounds returned for 2024 from the supplier. We are paying a fraction of what we were with our new providers (Brackenbury management) and the service is top notch.

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1 Star Review

By : 'JA'
Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : IG6

Jun 27, 2024
People found this helpful0

HML HML is the worst management company in the UK based on my experiences. I think this company is only setup to extract money unfairly from the customers. My recent experience again stand out as worst of all times. They have not sent me invoices / reminder emails or at one time noticed their... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Stu'
Services : Letting( Property Management )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : TW16

May 15, 2024
People found this helpful1

Finally, after 22 years we have dismissed HML from our 239 unit site in Sunbury on Thames. We initially did RTM on the majority of the blocks and then exercised a covenant in our lease and voted them out of the whole estate with a simple majority. To say that we are relieved is an... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Nick'
Services : Property Management
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG24

Oct 15, 2023
People found this helpful3

Possibly one of the worst companies we have ever dealt with. 6 years on from moving into our new home, we’re still stuck with HML without being able to get rid of them because the developer is still controlling the management company (apparently the council haven’t got round to... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Marcus'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CW8

Sep 6, 2023
People found this helpful2

shocking company to deal with, complete lack of communication, they just ignore and fail to reply to emails, you can't get any issues repaired on properties, but quick when demanding the service... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Elizabeth'
Services : Property Management
Sold price : £2450000
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : ME2

Jun 30, 2023
People found this helpful4

Awful, not sure what we pay them for. They promise to do work and 4 years later they just ignore emails or keep saying a contractor will be out. All lies, continuing to take our money each year. The turnaround for management has been unsurprising high too. No one to even complain to!! They kept... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'K'
Services : Property Management
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : TN12

Jun 19, 2022
People found this helpful3

Would say 0 stars but it won't let me! Avoid at all costs they have no clue how to run a management Co. Customer service is shocking especially in Kent area michelle and Sarah. Not full filling their contract and just fob you off all the time. Apparently 5ft stinging nettles are wild meadow... Read Full Review


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1 Star Review

By : 'Charles'
Services : Letting( Property Management )
Rent PCM : £240000
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : TN22

Jun 15, 2022
People found this helpful2

A generous 1 star. Worst customer service in the world. Clueless contractors. This company has one aim, to make as much money as possible, whilst doing absolutely... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Rebecca'
Services : Property Management
Sold price : £350000
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : DA1

May 28, 2022
People found this helpful0

If I could give less I would..... I unfortunately moved onto an estate run by this company back in August 2021. To date they still haven't sent me a bill for the management fees as they still haven't put my name on the account.... This normally wouldn't be a massive issue but... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Janetjones'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £250000
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : GU21

Mar 23, 2022
People found this helpful1

The worst company ever. How ever do they get away with calling themselves a maintenance company. Never use. They never reply and they do not look after their leaseholders or... Read Full Review


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By : 'Silvia'
Services : Property Management
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : SM1

Mar 15, 2022
People found this helpful2

Company that has no shame! Would take your money every way they can! Do not fall for the lies and promises of Robert Marsh and Maria Brindley! The most dishonest and disrespectful people we have ever met! The service provided is below zero! All you need is the majority of the Director's votes... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Jeff'
Services : Property Management
Sold price : £249000
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : BR8

Feb 1, 2022
People found this helpful2

Receive threatening letter demanding you pay some inflated invoice for future maintenance. Can never get through on the phone. A total disregard for customers. A terrible company to deal... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Ramin'
Services : Property Management
Sold price : £900000
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : W4

Jan 21, 2022
People found this helpful0

Avoid like the plague (or Covid) and there is no vaccine for it. I can't believe that such a scam can be going on in a developed country like the UK and nothing can be done about it. They are fiddling and making up the numbers with no justifications. The company clearly has no QC... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Stuart'
Services : Letting( Property Management )
Rent PCM : £1250
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : TW16

Dec 7, 2020
People found this helpful5

The worst management company you could ever employ. Constantly trying to spend your money , not remotely competitive with contractors as they only use their own, slow to act when issues arise , talk to you like they are the boss not the employed company, lazy managers who are reactive to everything ... Read Full Review

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By : edd jordan

Jan 31, 2021

Yep same here in Hersham terrible terrible company wanting to charge us £7000 to install some soffit vents. along with a myriad of other badly installed iteams (they cost...

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1 Star Review

By : 'Suzy'
Services : Property Management
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : SL1

Nov 5, 2020
People found this helpful9

I can only echo other reviewers before me. They provide zero service for sky high service charges, leaving the buildings they manage neglected and delipidated. AVOID THEM if you want your property to be nice and well managed! I am a director at five other estates and have been dealing with... Read Full Review

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By : George

Feb 5, 2021

I would echo this. In Bristol the service has been beyond poor. I own other properties and have worked around the industry for years but the point about staff is spot on - constant delays on anything ...

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1 Star Review

By : 'Lee'
Services : Letting( Property Management )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : TW19

Mar 4, 2020
People found this helpful3

If I could give 0 star rating I would. I moved into this property 6months ago. And reported a fault with the entry door which don't work. Noone attends, no fixes it, noone calls. Everytime I call I'm told the property manager Caroline will call me back and she never does. Endless phone... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Martin'
Services : Letting( Property Management )
Rent PCM : £300
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : SW15

Jan 22, 2020
People found this helpful9

Utterly vile management company. Exist only to extort and bully homeowners into overpaying for services not rendered. Only positive comment I can make is that my block in Putney has just successfully completed a Right to Manage process and we will no longer have to deal with these total scum... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Robynlily'
Services : Property Management
Sold price : £295000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : DA10

Jun 3, 2019
People found this helpful9

HML have given by far the WORST service I have ever come across. They took over the 'management' of our flat block last October, and sine then we have had contact with them twice. We have yet to hear anything regarding our service charge and the overall maintenance of our block is... Read Full Review


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By : 'Rosie'
Services : Property Management
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : SW6

Apr 23, 2019
People found this helpful1

Leah Weeks and her team in Richmond have been incredibly efficient and helpful in my dealings with them. I have found them to be quick to respond and pleasant to communicate with. I have lived in my block for 31 years and know only too well what it's like to struggle under bad management,... Read Full Review


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For a London agent, I think their fees are competitive and fair.

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By : Asif Afzal

Sep 14, 2021

Surprised to read this! I have had the opposite experience of Leah and her team of incompetence, unprofessionalism and washing her hands of issues that arose with my block and then presenting no...

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5 Star Review

By : 'HappyCustomer'
Services : Property Management
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : TW10

Mar 20, 2019
People found this helpful3

I've found that they've always been good to us. Yes things happen sometimes but they have always helped when I've gotten in touch, and I can't fault... Read Full Review

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