100% sales valuation accuracy
100% sales fee satisfaction
100% lettings valuation accuracy
33% lettings fee satisfaction
Jun 20,2014
Jun 20,2014
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Saw a potentially perfect flat online so arranged viewing. Checked on phone students were accepted and was told by Helen that they were, as long as we had guarantors (which we did). The flat was for me and my partner. We viewed it, loved it, told her that and could not have been more positive about it and so we said we'd have it so I asked what do we do next to secure the property? She told me she'd ring me that afternoon to take my admin fee over the phone, so that they would then take the flat off the market. She also told us that they had no more viewings today. I got no call so rang at 5 but she'd gone home, man on phone said he'd pass message on and knew what flat I was talking about. So by lunchtime the next day, still no call so I just thought to check the online ad and it said 'let agreed'. This confused me because I thought it was us at first but then thought she hasn't even taken the fees, so I rang up to be informed by another member of staff that the flat had simply been let to 'a woman who had shown particular interest in the property and signed the application forms there and then. I was never told we could do the application form at the time, if I had then I would not have hesitated to do it. Later when my dad rang the manager told him that the woman was a middle aged lecturer so was a 'gold dust tenant', clearly implying that we were not up to their standard which is just ridiculous! So just a complete lack of communication and proper practice, didn't even have the decency to call me and inform me the flat had been let, I had to chase them. If you're looking to wave a bit of cash under someone's nose and get the propert you want, then just go with martin and co because they clearly jump at the first sniff of money from a gold dust tenant, even after agreeing a deal with other people prior to her viewing. Thanks a lot!
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Martin & Co
7 St Peters Street
Huddersfield
Yorkshire
HD1 1DL
01484 453935
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| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
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| Sales | 100% | 100% | £78,000 | £150,000 |
| Lettings | 100% | 33% | £395 | £700 |
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| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
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| 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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Oct 03,2024
Oct 03,2024
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I moved in on 10 September I have had few issues with flat but marina and Co have actioned everything immediately they have been so helpful thank you .
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Oct 01,2021
Oct 01,2021
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William Taylor and his team are so good at what they do
Sold our house and kept us up to date at all times
From start to finish excellent services...
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Feb 07,2020
Feb 07,2020
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They have managed our property very well for many years. I have never been left for very long without a tenant. Also, as I know, the tenants have been happy with the way the property has been managed. Any queries or problems are dealt with ...
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Feb 01,2020
Feb 01,2020
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Martin and Co is the single worst estate agent I have ever know, I am begging you please do not use them. I rented a house with them for 9 months and it’s the worst experience I’ve ever had with an estate agents (I‘...
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Jun 09,2019
Jun 09,2019
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I would even give them 1 star if I am honest! Leave you with out heating for 3 months in winter with a child and apparently they did everything possible to limit the inconvenience...3 months without heating I feel that's more than an inconvenience! When the landlord ...
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Jun 21,2017
Jun 21,2017
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These people have no regard for tenants there loyalties lie soley with landlords.Tenants for 2+ years with these idiots. On the day the tenancy agreemeent was signed we were assured the doors on the double garage adjacent to the property and the rubble in the ...
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May 18,2017
May 18,2017
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Disgustingly rude and a bunch of liars. DO NOT TRUST UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE! They lie about not having hidden fees and if you are not careful while reading the contract you get scammed. I cannot stress this enough - do not rent from this agency, ...
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RIDICULOUSLY high fees for a horrible service
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Apr 15,2017
Apr 15,2017
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I used Martin & Co to sell my house and had a great service. I sold my house within weeks of it going into the market. They kept me fully informed at all times with viewings and feedback. I dealt with Will, John and Lee and ...
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Fees were good as included solicitors.
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Jan 20,2017
Jan 20,2017
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I used Martin and Co to manage my property over a few years, and eventually to sell it. They provided me with an efficient and friendly service, I always knew where I stood with regard to my property. I would recommend this agent to other ...
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Jun 30,2014
Jun 30,2014
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The service I received from Alex and Zak was disgusting to say the least! Firstly I was interested in renting one of their properties in Birkby, when I met Helen at the property she was lovely. I explained my situation which was that I have ...
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Jun 20,2014
Jun 20,2014
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Saw a potentially perfect flat online so arranged viewing. Checked on phone students were accepted and was told by Helen that they were, as long as we had guarantors (which we did). The flat was for me and my partner. We viewed it, loved it, ...
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Feb 22,2014
Feb 22,2014
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Firstly we were given incorrect information on the pricing of the property and rent and also were sent incorrect documents after already paying out £100 admin fee. We were then ignored for 4 weeks by Helen the estate agent who had taken our money and left us ...
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Jan 16,2014
Jan 16,2014
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Not a single good word to say about Martin and Co Huddersfield. Avoid at all costs. I rented a student property last year. Very helpful when you want to rent, after that a complete nightmare. So disorganised, one staff member was even snotty. Firstly they ...
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No way I would ever recommend to anyone based on my experienceAttached Filesnbsp;
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Jan 24, 2014
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Dear William Taylor
I don’t believe my review was unjust in any way. The first property was in fact 'substandard'. Upon awareness of this was certainly not when you executed the tenancy. We were only told about the flooding after we had spent a while in your office after paying our first month’s rent and after handing us the keys. We were told about the issue and that an attempt had been made to fix the problem but nothing could be done and we would just not be able to use our ...
Sep 05,2013
Sep 05,2013
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If you are a Student do NOT let with Martin and Co. They don't care once they have your money, Took us over 3 weeks of asking to get a clip to hold the Shower head that perished away previously, Numerous complaints about a bed with ...
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Just learn standard Customer service and respect your tenantsAttached Filesnbsp;
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Jan 22, 2014
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Dear John Doe & All Agents,
Unfortunately there are once again inaccuracies with this account and a number of factors left out to the benefit of 'John Doe' (may I mention at this time Martin & Co have not had a tenant named John Doe).
As stated previously on reviews on All Agents, Martin & Co employ a full time property manager who's sole responsibility is responding to maintenance in a timely fashion and something that my colleague approaches with a great deal of care. In a number of scen ...
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