33% sales valuation accuracy
33% sales fee satisfaction
0% lettings valuation accuracy
0% lettings fee satisfaction
Mar 24,2013
Mar 24,2013
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We chose full management at 10% plus VAT. What did they do?
Lied about electric test report then told me I was mistaken about what they had told me. Lied about status of gas report which resulted in last minute checks being required before tenant moved in. Connells are excellent at spending your money without any consultation with landlord. Once gave me an estimate for £2k of work to repair property that wasn't even mine. Failed to manage the property in terms of checking leak had not spread. Charged me for blockage under sink when the ASTA clearly stated it was responsibilty of tenant. Dismissive staff. Have no knowledge of the workings of the Tenants Deposit Scheme resulting in losses to the landlord. They believe that the tenant has the right to ignore letters stating that the Landlord's claim on deposit will be sent for adjudication. In my case they allowed the time limit for adjudication to expire becuase the former tenant refused to allow adjudication. Connells has been renting property for only 4 years and the level of experience, knowledge and experience demonstrated shows. Do not use these people. There are 2 or 3 other agents in the area who will manage your property far better. Connells are also attempting to roll out their rental business nationally and from this performance they are bound to fail in a major way.
Lied about electric test report then told me I was mistaken about what they had told me. Lied about status of gas report which resulted in last minute checks being required before tenant moved in. Connells are excellent at spending your money without any consultation with landlord. Once gave me an estimate for £2k of work to repair property that wasn't even mine. Failed to manage the property in terms of checking leak had not spread. Charged me for blockage under sink when the ASTA clearly stated it was responsibilty of tenant. Dismissive staff. Have no knowledge of the workings of the Tenants Deposit Scheme resulting in losses to the landlord. They believe that the tenant has the right to ignore letters stating that the Landlord's claim on deposit will be sent for adjudication. In my case they allowed the time limit for adjudication to expire becuase the former tenant refused to allow adjudication. Connells has been renting property for only 4 years and the level of experience, knowledge and experience demonstrated shows. Do not use these people. There are 2 or 3 other agents in the area who will manage your property far better. Connells are also attempting to roll out their rental business nationally and from this performance they are bound to fail in a major way.
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They need to employ experienced people rather than what appears to be the cheapest available.Attached Filesnbsp;
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1/3 Stoke Lane
Westbury-On-Trym
Westbury on Trym,Bristol
City of Bristol
BS9 3DP
0117 9501552
Performance statistics
| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 33% | 33% | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| Lettings | 0% | 0% | £1,150 | £1,150 |
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| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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Feb 22,2017
Feb 22,2017
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Jessica Zammit-Haber has been a superb help when managing my property in Bristol. She reacts to emails very quickly and efficiently and deals with any issues with the utmost professionalism. I cannot thank her enough for her help and for making renting our property so ...
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Jun 18,2015
Jun 18,2015
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I'm afraid the agent are dependant on their legal team with a mission to get the most out of their clients. We marketed a property with them and were so unhappy with their communication. We left them to another excellent agent. we sold the property ...
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Respect their client and accept their failure in selling the property rather than chasing for money whilst they can to get anything from their client. Awful experience.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Oct 26,2014
Oct 26,2014
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I dealt with Connells, Filton (Bristol) when looking for my first house. At first Simon was very friendly and helpful. But as soon as we mentioned our deposit amount, his eyes lit up and he started trying to hype up the property, and say amounts ...
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Maybe I'd feel better about it if they called up and profusely apologised for their lack of communication and had a very good excuse. Help us get a good deal on a house without being all about their own wages!!Attached Filesnbsp;
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Jul 21,2014
Jul 21,2014
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I went to them believing that they can sell my property, but unfortunately they did not put any effort. When we talked for the first time, I explained ti them that the communication is really important for me, and James promised, that they will call ...
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Just to start to work.Attached Filesnbsp;
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They don't do work for a penny.
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Dec 16,2013
Dec 16,2013
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Connells were very unhelpful and rude to myself and two housemates this November - December when trying to rent a property. I work in customer service myself and would be fired for half the things Connells did to us. Here are some of the problems ...
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Quit the job or retrain.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Mar 24,2013
Mar 24,2013
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We chose full management at 10% plus VAT. What did they do?
Lied about electric test report then told me I was mistaken about what they had told me. Lied about status of gas report which resulted in last minute checks being required before tenant moved ...
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They need to employ experienced people rather than what appears to be the cheapest available.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Sep 26,2012
Sep 26,2012
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I should have heeded my instincts when I took a rented flat six months ago took ages to deal with paperwork . When I terminated my contract Connells secretly showing prospective people around my flat they found my girlfriend in bed one day thats how i ...
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Aug 29,2012
Aug 29,2012
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Very lacklustered.
Nothing they did was very professional.
1 viewing in a 13 months!...
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Feb 06,2012
Feb 06,2012
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My partner and I viewed a property with a view to letting, and fell in love with the house. The initial deposit was extremely steep, but we wanted it too much to let go. However, after telling 'Ellie' that we would be getting a loan ...
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Dec 02,2011
Dec 02,2011
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I was under the impression that agents were desperate to sell properties to earn some commission. Recently I contacted Connels to view a property. After 3 phone calls and having been advised that they were required to give the vendor 24 hours notice of a viewing, I ...
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