Leaders
St Albans, AL1
2.5/5, 10 reviews
40% recommended
80% sales valuation accuracy
80% sales fee satisfaction
100% lettings valuation accuracy
44% lettings fee satisfaction

“Terrible Experience - Avoid at All Costs!...”

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Aug 15,2024
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By: 'Emma'
Aug 15,2024
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Terrible Experience - Avoid at All Costs!

I had an absolutely awful experience with Leaders in St Albans. For seven weeks, I was repeatedly reassured over multiple calls and emails that everything was in order with my rental property, that contracts had been signed, and that I would receive all final documents on the check-in day. They seemed confident, so I trusted them.

However, less than 48 hours before I was supposed to collect the keys and move in, I received a call informing me that the landlord had pulled out and never signed anything. This left me in an incredibly stressful situation, basically homeless with no place to go. They claimed they would help me find another property, but only offered one unsuitable option in Watford.

To make matters worse, it took them almost a week to return my funds, and after that, I never heard from them again. The lack of communication, professionalism, and empathy was shocking. If you value your time, money, and peace of mind, avoid this agency at all costs.
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Leaders
50 London Road
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 1NG
01727 862999

Performance statistics
Services Valuation Accuracy Fees Satisfaction Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 80% 80% £0 £0
Lettings 100% 44% £995 £1,225
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
2 0 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0
Areas covered
Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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“Terrible Experience - Avoid at All Costs!...”

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Aug 15,2024
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Terrible Experience - Avoid at All Costs! I had an absolutely awful experience with Leaders in St Albans. For seven weeks, I was repeatedly reassured over multiple calls and emails that everything was in order with my rental property, that contracts had been signed, and ...
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“A warning to potential renters!...”

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Jun 09,2023
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By: 'Nat'
Jun 09,2023
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I'm writing to warn potential renters about Leaders Estate Agents in St. Albans. I had a terrible experience with them, and I don't want anyone else to go through what I did. The staff was unprofessional and incompetent. They were rude and dismissive and didn't ...
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“Deceptive extra fees...”

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Oct 23,2020
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By: 'Debbie'
Oct 23,2020
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Ross tricked us into paying a No Deposit option for our whole tenancy (amounting to £650 we won't get back..) by saying the landlord would never agree to a tenancy agreement without it. Turns out the landlord never got any of the money and leaders kept ...
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“Tenants Beware!...”

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Jun 29,2019
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By: 'Peter'
Jun 29,2019
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Tenants Beware! Be very careful when renting with this company, particularly when it comes to leaving the property. They will attempt to charge an extortionate amount from your deposit even when this is not warranted. I my own case I left the property in the ...
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“Avoid...”

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May 17,2019
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By: 'Matt'
May 17,2019
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Truly awful. Took ages to repair issues in flat or didn't at all. Then insisted on expensive check out clean and added on more cash on behalf of landlord to do up his property. Avoid!...
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“Property Inspection...”

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Sep 20,2018
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Jane
By: 'Alan'
Sep 20,2018
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Everyone has been absolutely amazing especially Jane. She always makes the appointment Via email and a follow up phone call. and any repairs or problems are dealt with as quickly as possible...
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“New Tenant...”

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Aug 24,2018
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David
By: 'Alan'
Aug 24,2018
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David and his team richly deserve this rating as they have dealt with my business in the most courteous and professional manner.. I have been a landlord of a number of properties for many years and have learnt that they are excellent people dedicated to ...
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Very reasonable
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“Nightmare...”

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Jun 05,2018
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By: 'Rash'
Jun 05,2018
7 people found
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It's been nightmare since we are renting out flat from the Leaders. I am not sure if there are genuine review available on this Site as they can't be unreasonable only with us. Liability insurance, advising us paying rent 3 days before the due date every ...
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Very expensive. Very careful when signing papers.
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“I would highly recommend Leaders St Albans...”

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Jun 01,2018
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Amy
By: 'Jendiss'
Jun 01,2018
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Everyone has been absolutely amazing especially Amy. She has been so helpful and has reallly helped up us so much....
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“Very helpful from start to finish. Leaders were recommended by ......”

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Jan 03,2018
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By: 'Judy'
Jan 03,2018
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Very helpful from start to finish. Leaders were recommended by a friend who has used them for years. They explained the process very clearly, and were transparent about the pros and cons of being a landlord. They found us excellent tenants very quickly, and they've ...
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We had cheaper quotes from other agents, but found that a lot of agents tried to quote a cheap management fee then add on lots of extras. We felt we got good value for money.
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