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2.1/5, 19 Reviews
26% Recommended
33% letting valuation accuracy
30% letting fee satisfaction
Katie
By : 'Genuine'
Services : Letting(As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £650
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : YO1
Without a doubt the worst letting office in the country, awful customer service, rude staff, incompetent, filtering down from the top, ridiculous fees, terrible maintenance (if they come at all), would never recommend Sh*tfords to anyone, please avoid at all costs.
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Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
---|---|---|---|---|
Letting | 33% | 30.00% | £400 | £900 |
Bridgfords
37 Micklegate, York, North Yorkshire
YO1 6JH
01904 819191
Katie
By : 'Mrs'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : YO24
Worst letting agent, they are withholding my daughters deposit for over 3 weeks claiming work is being completed on the flat after she vacated in the 15th November 2024. However, the flat has already been readvertised on the 24th November ready to move into 9 days after she moved out! It is now... Read Full Review
By : 'Anne'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : YO26
I found the agent helpful, cheerful and professional. The rental property found was perfect for my immediate... Read Full Review
Angus
By : 'Chris'
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Sold price : £210000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : YO10
Angus was really VERY helpful in nursing me and my son through the nerves of buying son's first home in York. As someone who has just sold a home with another agent, and has for months been trying to sell another (neither in York) I have had dealings with a several estate agents this page... Read Full Review
Lauren
By : 'Soo'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £900
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : YO31
Had been used Bridgeford letting service for numerous of times, found very satisfied, I alway remember the reason that I decided to give Bridgeford!s letting a chance to market my property to let, it was because I had a meeting with Miss Lauren Sankey in one of my property and found her very... Read Full Review
Katie
By : 'Kirk'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £400
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : YO23
They were great, I have not had a problem with them, they were friendly from the word go and made sure everything ran... Read Full Review
By : 'Steph'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £775
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : YO32
The worst letting agent I have ever had the misfortune of dealing with. Refused to contact the landlord about important fixes that needed to happen (didn’t have a working shower for 2 years!) and when I tried to follow up I was fobbed off every time, or hung up on! We paid to change... Read Full Review
By : 'S'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £211000
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : YO30
Selling a property in York following the death of my mother. Bridgfords were a very slick sell to my sister but the reality was far different. House was hugely overvalued and as a result the 'great deal' fixed fee we agreed to was higher in the end than the normal percentage fee would... Read Full Review
By : 'Cath'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £660
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : YO31
Useless at communication between ourselves and the landlord. Actually the landlord was ok. But due to bridgford's mishandling and the age it took to get repairs ( we went 9 months without a back gate- our landlord only knew there was an issue a few weeks before it was fixed.). This is to name... Read Full Review
By : 'Shem'
Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant )
Rent PCM : £895
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : YO32
I'm extremely disappointed with how Bridgford handled my application to lease a property in York. I'm not angry just that I didn't get it- it happens. I'm angry because in this case it wasn't a better offer from someone else, or a failed reference, or a lack of funds on my ... Read Full Review
Katie
By : 'Genuine'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £650
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : YO1
Without a doubt the worst letting office in the country, awful customer service, rude staff, incompetent, filtering down from the top, ridiculous fees, terrible maintenance (if they come at all), would never recommend Sh*tfords to anyone, please avoid at all... Read Full Review
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Julie
By : 'Barbara'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £775
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : YO31
It went from bad to worse, I will only list some things as they were getting worse and worse till I now moved out. 1. For 4 years in a row charged us £120pounds administrative charge- even through there was no changes to tenants or to the property or anything really. 2. When they... Read Full Review
They could speak to the landlord timely and inform me of the contact. They could offer us a standard agreement when they knew that we are going to be there long term- or could speak to the landlord about changing the agreement at least, rather than ignore us completely and take the money every year for NOTHING. They could accept my notice and pay me the bond when I moved out - especially that I made sure that the landlord wasn't going to loose a penny on me moving out- as he is a great guy and wouldn't want the agency to rip him off when I found tenants easily for him for the property. They could call me and apologise that they have forgotten to acknowledge my notice? They could have released my bond when I moved out and the house was not damaged in any way? More than anything - They could have just been DECENT and human and honest and fair. On top of that- When I called yesterday- I requested from Vicky- who answered my call, to put me through to the agency manager to complaint. Very quickly I heard in response that the manageress was in a meeting. I asked for email contact to be sent to me, so that I can write to her with my complaint- and hey hoo, it is Wednesday evening now, and I am still waiting to receive the contact details. Because for the agency it is sooooo hard to send an email.
See above. A joke, not a reasonable fee.
By : 'NIGHTMARE'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £750
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : YO
Useless never get back to you Took money from my rent when the tenant should have paid said they made a mistake and still nothing happened. Told them i need two quotes before any work took place, again they just carried on and ripped me off. Now left them as will make our own contract. Holding... Read Full Review
By : 'Lizzy'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £620
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : YO19
The inital fees are very high - more so than other letting agencies. The communication is poor, the staff are rude and seldom get back to you. I ring and there is no one manning the desks, it just rings. I email and they respond days later - even in an emergency! Issues right from day one, -... Read Full Review
Answering the phone, responding to emails, dealing with issues in a timley manner, being polite, reducing there fees significantly because there is no way that what they charge amounts to what they actually do and it is super high compared to other agencies. Had I have known I would have never viewed the property in the first place. They need to be more transparent and upfront about thier fees, but they are not.
By : 'Rishworth'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : YO30
Overall disappointed with the service we as a family were provided. By far the least personal and empathic estate agent we have dealt with :-( I will not be recommending to friends/family. Customer service skills need... Read Full Review
By : 'furious!'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : YO30
Worst estate agent ever used They lie, charge far too much and then dissapear off the radar. You always have to chase everything yourself, never get confirmation, even when you ask for confirmation when something is happening ie: something being fixed in the house. Good luck in getting your... Read Full Review
lower fees, better customer service and communication
By : Bridgfords
19 Sept 2013Dear Furious, We are very sorry that you are disappointed with the service that you received, however your side of the story is not quite what happened. You are fully aware why your deposit was a...
By : 'Sue'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : YO1
Brilliant experience with them, much much better than my previous agent. Their fees were a little bit high, but they actually negotiated on them and introduced us to a flat we love and a landlord who's a pleasure to deal with. Ask ahead about all fees, but 6 months on, no complaints... Read Full Review
By : 'Irritated'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : YO31
Bridgfords were very very positive when I took them on as letting agents for my property in York. However, swiftly after signing with them I found them to be difficult to get hold of, and unhelpful when I could get hold of them. I initially thought this could just be due to it being the Christmas ... Read Full Review
By : 'Grant'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : YO10
Terrible terrible customer service. The staff are rude and speak to people as if they are stupid. In the probably 20+ conversations I have had when they have promised to ring me back they have NEVER done this. I had to constantly chase references both moving in and out of the... Read Full Review
I would expect my agency fee and contract renewal fee back in full before I would even consider suggesting or using this agent.
By : 'A'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Bridgfords is just another name for Countrywide lettings (check their own website). It's painting over the cracks (probably at the former tenants expense) you can't polish a turd. Same rude staff, same scamming ways, they use dodgy one man bands to fake receipts for work that never gets done and... Read Full Review
The whole group needs to stop ripping off people and remember we\'re your customers!
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