100% sales valuation accuracy
100% sales fee satisfaction
0% lettings valuation accuracy
33% lettings fee satisfaction
Feb 15,2013
Feb 15,2013
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I made the mistake of buying my first home through Pattinsons and cannot describe how awful they were. Both myself and the vendor were horrified at their lack of professionalism, the staff were rude and appeared to have no knowledge of what they were doing. As a cash buyer, we had hoped to be in a relatively strong position but were treated very badly throughout the whole process, as were the vendors.
They frequently provided us with incorrect information, tried to charge us for additional fees (which when argued, were suddenly 'dropped as a goodwill gesture' ), failed to meet any of the deadlines they themselves had set and instead of allocating one person to the purchase, forced us to deal with a different person almost every time we spoke to them....which was almost daily due to the amount of errors they made. Our purchase took weeks longer than agreed simply because they had set deadlines they were (for unknown reasons) unable to meet. Obviously, this cost us money as well as time and caused a lot of stress for all concerned.
Both myself and the vendor wasted a significant amount of time and effort chasing them up for various things and became extremely frustrated in the process. Unfortunately, my vendor was tied into using them and we fell in love with the house, if this had not been the case, we would definitely have gone elsewhere.
Everyone involved in the sale agreed that Pattinsons were awful and made an already stressful process much harder and more difficult. I would never use this company again and would highly recommend that you don't either. Whether you are buying, selling or even renting, please don't be misled by their claims, they are not interested in putting their customer first and we have since discovered, they have a terrible reputation. Please do yourselves a favour and avoid them at all costs, how they are allowed to perform so badly is a mystery but I guarantee you will do better by avoiding them.
Good luck!
They frequently provided us with incorrect information, tried to charge us for additional fees (which when argued, were suddenly 'dropped as a goodwill gesture' ), failed to meet any of the deadlines they themselves had set and instead of allocating one person to the purchase, forced us to deal with a different person almost every time we spoke to them....which was almost daily due to the amount of errors they made. Our purchase took weeks longer than agreed simply because they had set deadlines they were (for unknown reasons) unable to meet. Obviously, this cost us money as well as time and caused a lot of stress for all concerned.
Both myself and the vendor wasted a significant amount of time and effort chasing them up for various things and became extremely frustrated in the process. Unfortunately, my vendor was tied into using them and we fell in love with the house, if this had not been the case, we would definitely have gone elsewhere.
Everyone involved in the sale agreed that Pattinsons were awful and made an already stressful process much harder and more difficult. I would never use this company again and would highly recommend that you don't either. Whether you are buying, selling or even renting, please don't be misled by their claims, they are not interested in putting their customer first and we have since discovered, they have a terrible reputation. Please do yourselves a favour and avoid them at all costs, how they are allowed to perform so badly is a mystery but I guarantee you will do better by avoiding them.
Good luck!
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Too many things to list, please see the above review. The agent were awful from start to finish and had no interest in making the process as simple as it could be. Misinformation, rudeness and a lack of concern for their customers was apparent throughout.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Pattinson Estate Agents
Blagdon House, Smithy Square
Cramlington
Tyne and Wear
NE23 6QL
01670 568098
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| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 100% | 100% | £66,000 | £215,000 |
| Lettings | 0% | 33% | £375 | £450 |
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| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
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| 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
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I recently purchased a property with my partner through Pattinson Cramlington and would like to say what a lovely experience it was. They usually say selling or buying a property is a stressful time however, I felt quite the opposite. The ladies in the branch ...
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Pattisons in Cramlington were the vendors Estate Agents when we bought a flat. We received an email from the Morpeth Branch after the acceptance offer, which I still have, saying that all future communication should be with them, not sure why! When our flat survey ...
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review with regards to your recent purchase. When you put your offer forward, you called to the Morpeth office, hence the email response from them. Reviewing the notes on the file, the survey report was forwarded, from your mortgage advisor, to our Morpeth office, highlighting issues to be addressed. Our Morpeth office liaised with the vendor in order to resolve these issues. In the meantime I spoke to your solicitor and was informed that you had chosen t ...
Apr 17,2015
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Called when they said they would and apologised for the mistakes they made and damage they caused.Attached Filesnbsp;
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I have to agree with Casual Observer about Shona's response. Accusations of not apologising then not taking the opportunity to apologise. However I don't understand the bit where he says if she had apologised the landlady may have used Pattinsons to sell the property if Reeds Rains rental fell through- who says she wanted to sell it?? Fail. ...
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Give true information when asked.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Jun 10,2014
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Well well well where do I start with these clowns!! When we was tenants they came to change a heater in our bathroom and said they would come to decorate as new heater was tiny compared with previous one so left holes and unpainted walls ...
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Not charged massive high professional sized fees when they are so obviously amateurs in this industry!Attached Filesnbsp;
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Feb 15,2013
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I made the mistake of buying my first home through Pattinsons and cannot describe how awful they were. Both myself and the vendor were horrified at their lack of professionalism, the staff were rude and appeared to have no knowledge of what they were doing. ...
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Too many things to list, please see the above review. The agent were awful from start to finish and had no interest in making the process as simple as it could be. Misinformation, rudeness and a lack of concern for their customers was apparent throughout.Attached Filesnbsp;
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These comments when not accompanied by an address might come from a competitor.
We moved from the office address some time ago into a new one,which is indicative of possible abuse.
Wehave proceedures to verify client satisfaction,and unless there was detail cannot comment.
It is common for buyers to think that we act for them,and when sales do not proceed at the desired pace,for a buyer or seller to blame the agent,or solicitor.
We do our best to facilitate sales between parties whop would ...
Feb 04,2011
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It has to be the worst shop front I have ever seen, they put your house up for sale in their window and you can-not see it for big advertisement stickers for them selves. And the other thing is that when the sales staff open ...
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We moved from the office address some time ago into a new one,which is indicative of possible abuse.
Wehave proceedures to verify client satisfaction,and unless there was detail cannot comment.
It is common for buyers to think that we act for them,and when sales do not proceed at the desired pace,for a buyer or seller to blame the agent,or solicitor.
We do our best to facilitate sales between parties whop would in many cases with eaCH OTHER.