Mar 18,2014
Mar 18,2014
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We've rented a flat through Abode / Crystal Palace branch. Shortly after we moved in, we were told that the property in under sale (which he totally forgot to mention before signing the contract); but nothing to worry about. Within a couple of months, we had to let a number of investors in for viewing numerous times. Agent asked us to be not present in the house for the viewings, which we complied.
Before the end of 6 months we've been served a Section 21 notice, so now we have to vacate the property which we thought we've rented for the whole year. I've also met the previous tenant, which was here for 6 months and had to leave because he was served Section 21 notice (he was told the property was on sale). So the the agent knew about this, and chose not to tell us.
Now, I understand everything looks legal but we are hugely inconvenienced, and misinformed by the agent. I wouldn't sign a contract if I knew from the beginning. Personally, I will never use Abode again. My experience with them is rather dissatisfying.
Before the end of 6 months we've been served a Section 21 notice, so now we have to vacate the property which we thought we've rented for the whole year. I've also met the previous tenant, which was here for 6 months and had to leave because he was served Section 21 notice (he was told the property was on sale). So the the agent knew about this, and chose not to tell us.
Now, I understand everything looks legal but we are hugely inconvenienced, and misinformed by the agent. I wouldn't sign a contract if I knew from the beginning. Personally, I will never use Abode again. My experience with them is rather dissatisfying.
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Apr 05,2017
Apr 05,2017
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I have used this agent a few times in the past and they have been good, but they have lost their way lately. I put a flat with them for the final month of a tenancy when it looks better because someone is living there, ...
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They had put their fees up from last time.
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I think they've gone into liquidation, hence no service... ...
Feb 06,2015
Feb 06,2015
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I had the misfortune to rent through Abode a year or so ago. Once I found this site it seemed a good idea to leave a review.
When I first moved in, I asked Abode to send me details of their bank account, so I ...
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The best thing that Abode could do to help renters in the London market is to go out of business.Attached Filesnbsp;
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Jan 25,2015
Jan 25,2015
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This agency is only after making as much money as possible with many unreasonable charges. Watch out the fees and inventory check, i.e. one of the many things: to rent a completely run down and never taken care of place they asked me to ...
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unreasonable fees, no service. but forcing to renew contracts double charging tenant and landlord for the fees as high as ‚£120 just for the tenant!!Attached Filesnbsp;
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unreasonable fees, no service. but forcing to renew contracts double charging tenant and landlord for the fees as high as ‚£120 just for the tenant!!
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Mar 18,2014
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We've rented a flat through Abode / Crystal Palace branch. Shortly after we moved in, we were told that the property in under sale (which he totally forgot to mention before signing the contract); but nothing to worry about. Within a couple of months, we had ...
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