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4.9/5, 205 Reviews
95% Recommended
96% sales valuation accuracy
89% letting valuation accuracy
100% sales fee satisfaction
98% letting fee satisfaction
By : 'Oggy'
Services : Letting(As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £500
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CA4
Avoid renting from Northwood if at all possible, apart from the fact they charge the highest fees, and you never get to speak to the same person when you call their office, they will also try and visit the property you are renting by not trying to agree a time with their tenant to visit that is mutually convenient. They do it by sending emails giving a vague couple of days they may visit on (ie Wednesday or Thursday) and telling you it is not necessary for you to be there if you tell them that those are not convenient days! They were pushy and if tenants did not know that Northwood don't have the right to do this they could esaily be taken advantage of. Taken from the internet: http://www.propertyinvestmentproject.co.uk/blog/landlords-right-of-entry/ "It is in fact illegal for a landlord or agent to enter their property without agreement from the tenant. The office of fair trading document oft356 reads as follows: 3.32 We would object to a provision giving the landlord an excessive right to enter the rented property. Under any kind of lease or tenancy, a landlord is required by common law to allow his tenants ‘exclusive possession' and ‘quiet enjoyment' of the premises during the tenancy. In other words, tenants must be free from unwarranted intrusion by anyone, including the landlord. Landlords are unfairly disregarding that basic obligation if they reserve a right to enter the property without giving reasonable notice or getting the tenant's consent, except for good reason. "Irrespective of what maybe written in the agreed contract between a landlord and a tenant e.g. a clause that states the landlord is allowed to enter the property without permission; the law will ultimately overrule the clause because it would be seen as unfair and therefore void. Not even a contract will help a landlord in court if he/she steps into their property thinking they can do so because of what is agreed in a contract."
By following the law.
By : Gordon
Jun 24, 2014Dear Oggy Thank you for taking the time to write your review, I'm sorry you felt the need to. I have detailed a response below but would welcome the opportunity to discuss the matter with you, so please could you contact our office and ask for me personally. Northwood are members of the Property Ombudsman, we are also OFT approved and pride ourselves on our customer service, so please get in touch. Our fees are mid range and competitive against our competition. We are a busy office and have 10 staff in order to effectively manage our portfolio of properties. It is no surprise that you may speak to a different person each time you call. If you wish continuity of contact, please ask for your person of choice by name. They'll be more than happy to help. In relation to property inspections, Northwood take tenant communication very seriously. We give 6 days notice via email once a quarter regarding our periodic inspections. We are not vague as we give a specific date when we would like to carry out the inspection. Where this isn't convenient for our tenant, we will always endeavour to arrange a mutually convenient time. Your sincerely Gordon Adamson, Director
Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
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Sales | 96% | 100% | £58,000 | £450,000 |
Lettings | 89% | 98% | £350 | £1,200 |
Northwood
2 Crosby Street, Carlisle, Cumbria
CA1 1DQ
01228 534 000
Susan
By : 'Gary'
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CA2
Just completed on our house and I have to say that Susan from Northwood Carlisle was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Straightforward, honest and helpful. She supported us with the seller and solicitor in order to have a timely completion. Cannot recommend enough. Top ... Read Full Review
By : 'Stephen'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CA1
Ruth at Northwood has been kind, patient and understand as well as exceptionally professional. In an area that is highly competitive I never felt rushed or pushed in any way. I would happily recommend the agents and especially Ruth. Thank... Read Full Review
By : 'Gary'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £750
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CA2
I have been dealing with Ruth from the Carlisle branch. She's been fantastic. Very professional, helpful and friendly. Looking forward to moving in to my new rental and so far it's all be very easy. Certainly a pleasure to deal with... Read Full Review
By : 'Gary'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £750
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CA2
I have been dealing with Ruth from the Carlisle branch. She's been fantastic. Very professional, helpful and friendly. Looking forward to moving in to my new rental and so far it's all be very easy. Certainly a pleasure to deal with... Read Full Review
Ruth
Jenna
By : 'Liv'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CA3
Ruth and Jenna have been so helpful and couldn’t have made renting my first property any easier!! Thankyou so... Read Full Review
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By : 'Tanya'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £550
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CA1
Friendly and professional service from everyone we had contact with. We were helped through the process efficiently and kept informed... Read Full Review
Susan
By : 'Wong'
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Sold price : £123000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CA3
Had a very pleasant experience at Northwood, the team is very friendly, and professional, especially services provided by Susan. She was very understanding, helpful always goes the extra mile to ensure customer... Read Full Review
Ruth
By : 'Rich'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CA4
Ruth was very helpful, professional, polite and provided excellent customer service!! Keeping us update throughout the process and can't thank her enough for all her help and support. Highly recommend both Ruth and Northwood Services... Read Full Review
Ruth
By : 'Ian'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £575
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CA2
We had all sorts of problems because we were trying to move home to the UK after 11 happy years in Spain! Ruth Thompson helped in so many ways, and helped remove so much stress. We now have a home in the UK thanks to her hard work! We can't thank you enough Ruth, we owe you a... Read Full Review
Jenna
Ruth
By : 'Jan'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £495
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CA1
Jenna and all the letting staff I’ve dealt with have all been super helpful and very professional. Highly recommend Northwoods in... Read Full Review
Ruth
By : 'Dominic'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CA2
Ruth is very helpful, friendly and professional. Fast to respond to enquiries and correspondence. One of the best letting agents I have dealt... Read Full Review
Ruth
By : 'Charlotte'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £550
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CA3
Ruth has been super helpful and supportive during our application process to rent a property. We can't wait to move in! Thanks again... Read Full Review
Ruth
By : 'Charlotte'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £550
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CA5
Ruth has been super helpful and supportive during our application process to rent a property. We can't wait to move in! Thanks again... Read Full Review
Ruth
By : 'Virginia'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £450
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CA1
Ruth has been of great help and very informative since i acquired a place to stay.With her friendly nature she made sure every step i took went on smoothly without any hustles. Im so happy and thankful for the great... Read Full Review
Susan
By : 'Angela'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £97000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CA2
Susan great again, nothing too much trouble. Sold many times with Northwood and would highly recommend. I'll continue to use... Read Full Review
Ruth
By : 'Linzi'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £495
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CA2
Ruth has been a great help. She is very friendly and informative. My application and tenancy agreement have been dealt with promptly. Happy with my service, thank... Read Full Review
Ruth
By : 'Dan'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1200
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CA1
Ruth was helpful, proficient & patient in securing our rental. Her attitude and friendly nature made the process extremely hassle free. Thanks for you invaluable... Read Full Review
Ruth
By : 'Anne'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £500
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CA1
Ruth was extremely helpful with my tenancy application and very understanding and helpful in getting a move in date for me as I relocating to Carlisle from Cornwall..felt very well looked after and fully informed..thank you for your fantastic... Read Full Review
By : 'Afamefuna'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CA1
Northwood Estate and Letting Agents Comapany, Carlisle branch, is a wonderful company. The staff are very transparent and with an excellent customer service culture. If you're planning to settle in Carlisle, especailly as a foreigner, Northwood is your best... Read Full Review
Ruth
By : 'Teegan'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £550
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CA2
We have been looking to move up to Carlisle from Essex for a while and from the viewing to our application being accepted Northwood have been brilliant from the beginning. Ruth who we have been dealing with from Northwood has been so helpful and has made the whole process so easy for us with... Read Full Review
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