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Head Office Reading, Reading, RG1

4.3/5, 420 Reviews
86% Recommended

78% sales valuation accuracy

93% sales fee satisfaction

Established in 1990, Prospect Estate Agency is a multi-Award Winning Agency that uses an innovative, modern approach to estate agency, combined with a friendly and efficient service that allows us to remain at the forefront of the market. We offer Sales, Lettings, Property Management, Mortgages and Surveyors all u
nder one roof! This combination of services and our dedication to customer service throughout our 9 local offices, has resulted in us being awarded Best Estate Agency in Berkshire and Best Lettings Agent in the UK at the UK Property Awards for two years running as well as Best International Lettings Agency for 2015/16! To register with us, or to arrange a free, no obligation sales or rental valuation, visit www.prospect.co.uk
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5 Star Review

By : 'Katarzyna'
Services : Sales(As a Vendor)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG1

Feb 16, 2022
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'Prospect' has recently helped me with selling my flat although my property was not the easiest to sell. I recommend this estate agency as it is represented by very enthusiastic, professional and passionate people. Thank you 'Prospect'!

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Performance Statistics
ServicesValuationFeesMin Price of property reviewedMax Price of property reviewed
Sale78%93.00%£117,000£490,000
Areas covered
  • Earley
  • Reading
  • RG1
  • RG10
  • RG2
  • RG30
  • RG31
  • RG4
  • RG5
  • RG6
  • RG7
  • RG8
  • Woodley
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Prospect Estate Agency
24 King StreetReading, Berkshire
RG1 2HE
0118 955 9700

Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
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1 Star Review

By : 'DHALLINA'
Services : Property Management
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG1

Mar 6, 2024
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Reading Prospect are terrible. THEY DONT PAY THE CLEANERS they send to their properties. SHAME OF THEM. DO THEY KEEP CLIENTS MONEY... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Tenants'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1750
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : SL6

Mar 3, 2024
People found this helpful0

This agent will do everything possible to keep your deposit. Despite paying for professional cleans, decorating and spending more time making your old house nice and shiny instead of getting your new house ready to be lived in, they will take you to the cleaners literally. Do not use... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Harmeet'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG1

Dec 18, 2023
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Our experience has been very BAD and DISAPPONTING. We are renting a property with Prospect in Reading and it takes ages to resolve our issues, most of which have been outstanding for over 6 months. The landlord is very adamant about not completing basic repairs, as stipulated in the lease and... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review
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Bernadette

By : 'Kathy'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG30

Dec 22, 2022
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Thank you for your help in selling our property. Bernadette was a great help kept us informed all the way & had some great chats on... Read Full Review

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Bernadette

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Ross

By : 'Tamsin'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG9

Oct 31, 2022
People found this helpful0

Thank you to Ross, Bernadette and all the team at Prospect Reading for helping us with the sale of 5 investment properties over the last couple of years. They secured good deals for us and helped us navigate some difficult times during the transactions. Thank you Bernadette for your unwavering... Read Full Review

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Bernadette

By : 'Tim'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £400000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG30

Sep 15, 2022
People found this helpful0

I can throughly recommend Prospect as they have been absolutely brilliant and would certainly use them again if I had another house for sale. From the first valuation meeting with Ross Hobbs and then through the setting up of viewings via Liam and then through the selling process via Bernadette... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review

By : 'Katarzyna'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG1

Feb 16, 2022
People found this helpful0

'Prospect' has recently helped me with selling my flat although my property was not the easiest to sell. I recommend this estate agency as it is represented by very enthusiastic, professional and passionate people. Thank you... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Glorija'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £900
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG1

Oct 25, 2021
People found this helpful1

I must say if you are thinking renting with Prospect agency please DON'T. When i came for the apartment viewing the agent agreed with everything i asked. It was very important for me the apartment to be pet friendly, the agent confirmed that on the viewing day. I must say the behavior from... Read Full Review

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Predatory sales tactics, ...

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1 Star Review

By : 'Olivia'
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Sold price : £325000
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG1

Aug 17, 2021
People found this helpful0

Predatory sales tactics, feels very impersonal and by the book. Only chasing the commission on sale and trying to get the quickest sale. Ended up selling through purple bricks for more than prospect... Read Full Review

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The worst company I have ever ...

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Joanne

By : 'Jin'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG1

Aug 17, 2021
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I genuinely couldn't stress enough to stay away from this business. They ignored the landlady for 6 weeks over a very simple request under her fully managed lettings contract. The only way we eventually managed to get them to contact us was by 3 visits to their offices with complaints letters ... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review
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Kurt

By : 'Jordan'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1100
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG1

Jan 13, 2021
People found this helpful0

Really pleased with the service. Kurt was very helpful in making the process quick and easy as we were in quite a hurry to move out. Thank... Read Full Review

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I have my first renting ...

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Kurt

By : 'Wallace'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1100
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG1

Nov 27, 2020
People found this helpful0

I have my first renting experience from Prospect, as I know almost nothing about renting issue, their agent help me a lot about the house, from recommended property that meet my target, arrange virtual-viewing with a high-effectiveness, and response to my email so frequently! And my agent Kurt is... Read Full Review

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IF your property needs work, ...

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1 Star Review
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Ross

By : 'ROB'
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : NW11

Oct 30, 2020
People found this helpful0

IF your property needs work, Do NOT sell with them as they UNDER SELL your property !!! BE Aware they will give you POOR ADVICE... Read Full Review

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Beware of these money ...

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2 Star Review
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Caroline

By : 'Yas'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG30

Aug 6, 2020
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The only saviour for Prospect are the team you deal with initially. Once you are in contract however, the management team is appalling. My rental direct debit was increased without my consent and I was bombarded with emails and letters asking for payment. I challenged every one of them until I got... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review
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Chloe

By : 'Pradeep'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1200
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG1

Jul 19, 2020
People found this helpful1

The check out process has been an absolute nightmare. I wasn't informed that the checkout will not be happening, due to Covid-19, till I had called to find out why no one had turned up. I was asked to drop the keys in their office, through their letter box. 2 days letter, I receive a call... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review
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Ross

By : 'Carole'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £320000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG31

Mar 11, 2020
People found this helpful0

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Ross Hobbs for his professionalism and support in securing the sale of my property. Throughout the process he unfailingly kept me updated and kept me positive. By far, the best estate agent manager I have ever met..and I have met many. He is a credit to... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review
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Chloe

By : 'Maria'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1600
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG41

Dec 20, 2019
People found this helpful1

The service we received was appalling, we would not recommend Prospect to anyone, too many mistakes were made, our messages were ignored, customer service was very poor and in general the staff we dealt with were unreasonable, inconsiderate which as a result made the whole process of moving... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Sally'
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG31

Jun 24, 2019
People found this helpful0

Arranged a viewing to purchase a property! Appointment time came & went. Rang the agency to be told there was no booking in the diary! Lots of apologies & viewing rescheduled. Time came but no show again. Rang agency to be told (again) no appointment was showing in the diary. Put through to ... Read Full Review

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Slightly unprofessional and ...

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2 Star Review

By : 'John'
Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG1

Aug 7, 2018
People found this helpful2

The first time we viewed properties with Prospect the estate agent was 15 minutes late with no courtesy call. The agent had very little details on the history of the landlord and detailed specifics of the property such as council tax bands and parking permits etc. Constantly being told we should... Read Full Review


Comments on Agent Fees

I believe the fees were around £350 and £500 holding deposits

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By : Danielle

Nov 18, 2018

You are absolutely right! They are in only for the money and almost all of them are unprofessional. They try to, but don't succeed! They are always on the side of the landlords and are trying to rip ...


Really bad agency. Non ...

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1 Star Review
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Roseanne

By : 'Very'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1500
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : GU16

Jun 11, 2018
People found this helpful2

They never solve the problem. Always saying the Landlord is away and never answer the phone. Then, why an estate agency exist if is not to take own decisions without confirmation from the landlord? Then go away and I will contact the Landlord directly. At the checkin I have to pay for bateries... Read Full Review


Comments on Agent Fees

For what they have done, bad.

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Awards won by Prospect Estate Agency, Reading RG1 2HE