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We would NEVER use Strike.
Five months ago we placed an offer on a Strike property - Lock Keepers View, Sprotbrough DN5. After recently moving into rented accommodation to put myself and my partner in the best possible position after selling a previous property.
We placed our offer 5 months ago for the property mentioned above and providing Strike with all of their requests such as bank statements, proof of income ( to mention a few of their unreasonable requests) and a mortgage agreement in principle. However we complied as we were keen for the house - Strike informed us that until all of there requirements were completed ( via there app not an agent themself for a property advertised at £685,000 - very poor ) they would cancel any future viewing and mark the house sold subject to contract even after seeing our mortgage agreed in principle.
We were informed by Strike and the owner of the property they were relocating and buying land and would be moving into rented accommodation and actively looking to ensure the house sale would go through as quickly as possible and the condition of the sale would be getting an offer accepted on their land - which then happened a month later. This same story was being relaid to ourselves by Strike.
We since visited the property again with family after paying for our searchers and our solicitor for the property. Things took considerably longer than we expected especially considering our position and houses which had been on the market had gone through and had their new owners in - however Strike assured us that everything was being done and the exchange would be happening very soon so we sat tight for this.
This became very frustrating, however due to our love for the house we put trust into Strike.
4 months on, we became more and more concerned with Strike's slow moving progress on what was described as a 'No Chain Sale'.
After enquiries had been raised by our solicitor months since the offer being accepted and chasing with the owners solicitors and Strike.
Strike informed us 5 months later after numerous daily phone calls from ourselves to them, the owner would not be exchanging contracts without plans for her house build being accepted by the council - not having yet been accepted by the owner of the land ( these plans hadn't even reached the council yet ) - we could wait a further two months at a minimum and Strike 'would let us know when she was ready' - which was an absolutely ridiculous request. However had she get her plans refused the house was not for sale.
This was never made clear from the start. We would of never been interested in the house or even made an appointment to view the house. The property is simply not for sale.
In the meantime we have wasted 5 months of our lives to this house, plus solicitor fees and searches for a house which is not even for sale - the dishonesty and lies from Strike has been absolutely appalling.
We would never view another property with Strike again let alone place an offer - there is a lot to be said for estate agents that market themselves as 'Sell your home for free'. Megan at Strike who we have dealt with has been appalling throughout the process and did not even apologise for this diabolical experience and lies we were told.
Since this Strike has relisted the property for sale when in fact the buyer is in no position to sell and simply in the market for wasting peoples time.
I hope no body else has to ever experience this - five months wasted, search fees, solicitor fees, extreme dishonesty and underhand treatment of been led along and lied to by Strike.
Five months ago we placed an offer on a Strike property - Lock Keepers View, Sprotbrough DN5. After recently moving into rented accommodation to put myself and my partner in the best possible position after selling a previous property.
We placed our offer 5 months ago for the property mentioned above and providing Strike with all of their requests such as bank statements, proof of income ( to mention a few of their unreasonable requests) and a mortgage agreement in principle. However we complied as we were keen for the house - Strike informed us that until all of there requirements were completed ( via there app not an agent themself for a property advertised at £685,000 - very poor ) they would cancel any future viewing and mark the house sold subject to contract even after seeing our mortgage agreed in principle.
We were informed by Strike and the owner of the property they were relocating and buying land and would be moving into rented accommodation and actively looking to ensure the house sale would go through as quickly as possible and the condition of the sale would be getting an offer accepted on their land - which then happened a month later. This same story was being relaid to ourselves by Strike.
We since visited the property again with family after paying for our searchers and our solicitor for the property. Things took considerably longer than we expected especially considering our position and houses which had been on the market had gone through and had their new owners in - however Strike assured us that everything was being done and the exchange would be happening very soon so we sat tight for this.
This became very frustrating, however due to our love for the house we put trust into Strike.
4 months on, we became more and more concerned with Strike's slow moving progress on what was described as a 'No Chain Sale'.
After enquiries had been raised by our solicitor months since the offer being accepted and chasing with the owners solicitors and Strike.
Strike informed us 5 months later after numerous daily phone calls from ourselves to them, the owner would not be exchanging contracts without plans for her house build being accepted by the council - not having yet been accepted by the owner of the land ( these plans hadn't even reached the council yet ) - we could wait a further two months at a minimum and Strike 'would let us know when she was ready' - which was an absolutely ridiculous request. However had she get her plans refused the house was not for sale.
This was never made clear from the start. We would of never been interested in the house or even made an appointment to view the house. The property is simply not for sale.
In the meantime we have wasted 5 months of our lives to this house, plus solicitor fees and searches for a house which is not even for sale - the dishonesty and lies from Strike has been absolutely appalling.
We would never view another property with Strike again let alone place an offer - there is a lot to be said for estate agents that market themselves as 'Sell your home for free'. Megan at Strike who we have dealt with has been appalling throughout the process and did not even apologise for this diabolical experience and lies we were told.
Since this Strike has relisted the property for sale when in fact the buyer is in no position to sell and simply in the market for wasting peoples time.
I hope no body else has to ever experience this - five months wasted, search fees, solicitor fees, extreme dishonesty and underhand treatment of been led along and lied to by Strike.
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I understand everyone's experience will be different, but from our dealings with Strike, I would avoid like the plague.
We were buying a house through strike as that is who the sellers were using. All throughout the process communication has been very poor. Questions left ...
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Save a lot of money! I saved at least £3k on traditional estate agents fees. That's money better spent on removals and any other part of the process...
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Very Misleading Solicitors, £1k added on top of the original quotation.
I was happy to receive a match quotation from them when I let them know my original solicitor was quoting around £1500. It seemed like a great option when they're in house and my seller ...
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Very helpful in sorting out hiccups for me. Thanks Isis....
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Mar 12,2024
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I purchased a house through Strikes and I would like to say that in the most part I found it easy to deal with all. Isis was who I dealt wand found her friendly and helpful. If she didn’t have an answer for me ...
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Mar 08,2024
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For the amount we paid, Strike really can't be beaten.
If you're prepared to roll your sleeves up and get involved in the process then the additional support they offer is incredible.
Isis Hall in particular was a legend. We had offers within 1 month but ...
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Mar 06,2024
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I’m so satisfied we have purchased house trough Strike Agency.
This purchase is my 5th property and I have never seen so rapidly responsive and helpful staff. Any enquiry’s been sorted so fast no longer then 1hr time. Isis Hall looked after our ...
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Feb 23,2024
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This is a review for Strike, which is now part of Purplebricks, so presumably it applies to both. There were numerous issues that we faced, which I am going to put down here, so that people make an informed decision before using them, as they ...
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Isis Hall has been extremely helpful throughout the whole process, updates and very quick in responding. She’s been great...
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Feb 20,2024
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Isis was extremely helpful and assisted me throughout the process, which was rather challenging and long. She provided support and useful advice when it was needed. It was really good to have the same person dealing with the case when you can build a good ...
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Feb 19,2024
Feb 19,2024
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My experience with Strike was incredibly seamless. Issis and the team were exceptionally responsive, consistently keeping me updated via email with any developments. Highly recommend and I'll definitely be turning to Strike for their outstanding service....
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Feb 16,2024
Feb 16,2024
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Isis sales progresser was very helpful and polite.
Kept things moving quickly...
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Feb 13,2024
Feb 13,2024
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I had a great experience buying with Strike, the sales progressor Isis Hall was really helpful, answered all my questions very thoroughly and replied very quick to my emails, very friendly and keen to help....
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Jan 31,2024
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Isis was excellent the whole way through, very prompt communication and always happy to help...
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Jan 16,2024
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I was first persuaded to use Strike because of the promise of a free service - which it was completely free other than the £200 or so fee to add my property to Rightmove which was my own choice to do. I was selling a shared ...
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Jan 04,2024
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Thank you to Strike for an excellent service selling my home.
A particular thank you to our negotiator Ashley and also to Isis Hall, who was always available to give advice, chase up solicitors, speak to buyers etc. Nothing was too much trouble and she ...
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Dec 01,2023
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This is the second time I’ve used Strike and I wouldn’t use anyone else.
From start to finish they’ve been amazing.
In particular, my allocated manager Isis, was always one step ahead of the solicitors.
Ours was a particularly complicated sale and ...
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Nov 28,2023
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Strike -selling a House
We was selling our house with Strike, they where very good with communication & kept us informed at every stage. Strike moved quickly to put our property on the market with Zoopla and I thought they were quite thorough.
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A professional service we were updated regularly with the process...
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Great service. Kept me updated throughout the sale process, and answered any questions I had....
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Nov 18,2023
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Good website, clear interface, easy to send over initial documents.
We were assigned Isis Hall who was our mainstay agent that was really helpful when the sellers had to pull out, she kept us informed and helped us in the months after get it over ...
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Nov 10,2023
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Been kept up to date all way will recommend to everyone...
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I strongly advise steering clear of Strike!
Our experience attempting to purchase a house through them was nothing short of a nightmare. After 6 months, we were left with no choice but to withdraw from the transaction due to their complete incompetence.
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Oct 17,2023
Oct 17,2023
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The process of purchasing our house was an extended one, spanning approximately five months. Throughout this period, Isis, our dedicated real estate agent, consistently provided us with timely updates and readily assisted us with all our inquiries. She exhibited remarkable professionalism and was instrumental in ...
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Oct 16,2023
Oct 16,2023
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Amazing communication and service throughout the whole sale! 100% would recommend. Isis was great at relying and chasing answers for me!...
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Oct 12,2023
Oct 12,2023
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Fantastic service throughout from all the team especially Isis Hall, very friendly and informative every step of the way.
A pleasure to deal with....
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Oct 10,2023
Oct 10,2023
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Nice smooth process throughout. Isis was very attentive and always went above and beyond. Isis - you are a credit to Strike! Thank you...
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Oct 09,2023
Oct 09,2023
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Isis Hall was absolutely fantastic as our sales progresser! Fantastic communicator and supportive throughout the entire process. Thank you Isis!...
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Sep 11,2023
Sep 11,2023
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Great service provided, Amy and Isis were very helpful and provided me with regular updates throughout....
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