Description: Hawkesford is an independent, family owned and run firm of Estate Agents, General Practice Chartered Surveyors, Lettings Agents and Auctioneers with offices in Leamington Spa, Warwick and Southam The company was founded in 1991 and has developed into a thriving multi disciplined firm with a vast knowl
By : 'Barbara' Services : Letting(As a Tenant) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : CV31
Apr 9, 2022
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I have been a tenant with Hawkesford for nearly 7 years now. They have always been very professional and responsive when I’ve needed to contact them about repairs etc. The team in the Leamington branch is always very friendly when i get in touch. Highly recommended! Thank you.
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By : 'Tara' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : CV31
Apr 9, 2022
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Excellent agency! Since first viewing the property they have been professional and friendly to deal with. Any issues that have occurred with my rental they Hawkesford have been on the case, sending people over for inspections and quick to answer any emails I send.
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Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 9th Apr 2022
Excellent agency! Since first viewing the property they have been professional and friendly to deal with. Any issues that have occurred with my rental they Hawkesford have been on the case, sending people over for inspections and quick to answer any emails I send. Daniel and Christine and been particularly great to deal with, cannot recommend them enough!
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By : 'Barbara' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : CV31
Apr 9, 2022
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I have been a tenant with Hawkesford for nearly 7 years now. They have always been very professional and responsive when I’ve needed to contact them about repairs etc. The team in the Leamington branch is always very friendly when i get in touch. Highly recommended! Thank... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 9th Apr 2022
I have been a tenant with Hawkesford for nearly 7 years now. They have always been very professional and responsive when I’ve needed to contact them about repairs etc. The team in the Leamington branch is always very friendly when i get in touch. Highly recommended! Thank you.
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By : 'Peter' Services : Letting( As a Owner ) Rent PCM : £1100 Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : CV35
Nov 1, 2021
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Hawkesford was instructed to re-let a residential property on my behalf. Despite an issue about access caused by the exiting tenant the prospective tenant was kept informed and agreed the letting. To satisfy the requirements of the incoming tenant a very quick turn round of only four working days... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Owner )Date: 1st Nov 2021
Hawkesford was instructed to re-let a residential property on my behalf. Despite an issue about access caused by the exiting tenant the prospective tenant was kept informed and agreed the letting. To satisfy the requirements of the incoming tenant a very quick turn round of only four working days had to be accommodated. The staff at Hawkesford worked hard and efficiently to ensure that the administration was done and the property presented ready for letting.
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By : 'Therrss' Services : Sales( As a Vendor ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : CV32
Jul 20, 2021
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I would like to express my sincere thanks to Hawkesford in leamington for helping me sell my house and supporting me thru a very emotional journey. Initially Sylv from Warwick Branch for her advice which lead to Ali doing a valuation on my house very professional but also made me feel very at... Read Full Review
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )Date: 20th Jul 2021
I would like to express my sincere thanks to Hawkesford in leamington for helping me sell my house and supporting me thru a very emotional journey. Initially Sylv from Warwick Branch for her advice which lead to Ali doing a valuation on my house very professional but also made me feel very at ease then Rory came and did the most amazing pictures. Gemma really was a gem she kept me up to date with every single stage nothing was a problem to her she always had a solution. Thank you again to each and everyone of you ?
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By : 'Rafael' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Rent PCM : £995 Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : CV32
Feb 19, 2021
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As a foreigner in the UK, who didn't understand how estate managemnt and lettings worked in the country, Hawkesford has been amazing. Hawkesford have been my one and only estate agency. I spent 4 years in the same property with them and had absolutely zero issues.
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Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 19th Feb 2021
As a foreigner in the UK, who didn't understand how estate managemnt and lettings worked in the country, Hawkesford has been amazing. Hawkesford have been my one and only estate agency. I spent 4 years in the same property with them and had absolutely zero issues.
They offered great support when I was getting the contract signed and along these 4 years, whenever I needed any kind of support, Pauline has been amazing with quick responses, transparent communication, very clear instructions and always reasonable. They definitely made my life a lot easier in this regard and this is one of the reasons I did not chose to move to different places even when my work place changed.
I wish all the best to Pauline and Hawkesford team and can't recommend them enough.
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By : 'Darryl' Services : Letting( As a Owner ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : CV33
Feb 9, 2021
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We are very pleased with the professionalism of the Hawkesford team. They manage a number of Lettings on our behalf but also help to get the property prepared ready for rental. In particular, Pauline, Luke and Christine have always provided amazing support to us as Landlords BUT also most... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Owner )Date: 9th Feb 2021
We are very pleased with the professionalism of the Hawkesford team. They manage a number of Lettings on our behalf but also help to get the property prepared ready for rental. In particular, Pauline, Luke and Christine have always provided amazing support to us as Landlords BUT also most importantly to the tenants.
Hawkesford are also responsible for Property Management and again we fully recommend them. Their experience in legistlation, managing contractors and generally handling activities for the Management Company is second to none.
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By : 'LAH' Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant ) Rent PCM : £895 Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : CV31
Jan 28, 2021
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An appalling agent, extremely misleading, unprofessional & deceitful. They have the bare faced cheek to con people out of deposits irrespective of whether or not they choose to let to you, Contrary to them saying different to get their money. Steer well clear of *, both extremely deceitful... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant )Date: 28th Jan 2021
An appalling agent, extremely misleading, unprofessional & deceitful. They have the bare faced cheek to con people out of deposits irrespective of whether or not they choose to let to you, Contrary to them saying different to get their money. Steer well clear of *, both extremely deceitful & tell you packs of lies!! NOT TO BE TRUSTED!! rent anywhere else but from this Hawkesford lot.
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By : 'Peter' Services : Letting( As a Owner ) Rent PCM : £895 Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : CV35
Feb 6, 2020
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I placed a property on the letting market with Hawkesford and within two days three viewings were arranged. The first person to view agreed the asking rent and thereafter the transaction proceeded without a hitch.
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Services : Letting( As a Owner )Date: 6th Feb 2020
I placed a property on the letting market with Hawkesford and within two days three viewings were arranged. The first person to view agreed the asking rent and thereafter the transaction proceeded without a hitch. Any email or telephone enquiry I made was responded to promptly and the whole transaction handled very efficiently
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By : 'Sebastian' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : CV32
Jan 31, 2020
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2.5 great years before I relocated back to Germany.
Always enjoyed the apartment, the personal, friendly and fine service of Pauline and her colleagues and can certainly recommend... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 31st Jan 2020
2.5 great years before I relocated back to Germany. Always enjoyed the apartment, the personal, friendly and fine service of Pauline and her colleagues and can certainly recommend it.
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By : 'Warwick1' Services : Letting( As a Owner ) Rent PCM : £1200 Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : CV34
Feb 5, 2019
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I needed to find tenants for my property and they did that. The reason for the low score is base on the way the process was managed.
Photos were very poor and Hawesford agreed to change them
Following viewings I had to chase for feedback, it was never provided without prompting.
Tenants were... Read Full Review
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The next best thing to doing it yourself. Get what you pay for I suppose
Services : Letting( As a Owner )Date: 5th Feb 2019
I needed to find tenants for my property and they did that. The reason for the low score is base on the way the process was managed. Photos were very poor and Hawesford agreed to change them Following viewings I had to chase for feedback, it was never provided without prompting. Tenants were allowed to move in before I was notified. Property was cleaned by a Hawkesford agent without notification. I had to chase Hawkesford for copies of the agreement Tenant advised that all post had been taken by the agent when they moved in but, despite chasing I never received the post. The main theme running here is the lack of communication without chasing the agent.
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By : 'Estrella' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Rent PCM : £850 Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : CV34
Jan 29, 2019
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I wouldn't even recommend this agency to my worst enemy.
The most unprofessional, rude and dishonest people I've ever met.
Let me tell you my case:
The landlord harassed us from day one, coming to our house whenever he pleased. No notice. 8am in the morning on a weekend, on... Read Full Review
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It's the only agency that forces you to pay an exit fee when leaving. Why? No idea.
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 29th Jan 2019
I wouldn't even recommend this agency to my worst enemy. The most unprofessional, rude and dishonest people I've ever met. Let me tell you my case:
The landlord harassed us from day one, coming to our house whenever he pleased. No notice. 8am in the morning on a weekend, on Christmas, just to peek about our private life and asking us to do houseworks for him, as checking his car or painting the fence of the property. We politely asked him to stop several times, reminding him the 24hour written notice for coming and it was in that moment when he, after shouting us in our own front garden, forced us to leave at the end of our year of contract.
We asked Hawkesford for help or advice during these months until we got any kind of answer (as we were foreigners and didn't know about the procedures in the UK), and the only answer we got straight was basically 'Hey, maybe he got upset because you told him what to do. Why don't you just leave?' suggesting we were the ones to blame and obviously not wanting to hear anything about the issue, nor even informing us about the figure of the Council to help. Funny thing as, when we researched in the internet and asked the Council, they decided to have a small chat with the landlord and his attitude, as it was definitely NOT legal.
Weeks later, we spotted a severe mould problem because of a leaking pipe and the lack of ventilation of the house. Again, no answer during a FULL month, even if our health got affected by it and my partner had just been operated.
We had to go to the council again, which were the ONLY ONES that have actually helped us during the tenancy, and only when we informed Hawkesford that we were planning to leave and had a note of the council check saying that the mould was not our fault they decided to take a look at it... just a day after putting the post of 'available for views' in front of our house and start arranging them. Funny coincidence, right?
But viewings were another nightmare. The agency agent always came late (or didn't came at all) so we had to do some of the viewings ourselves or see the clients wondering near the property, clearly irritated for the delay. The agency insisted in calling us for arrangements, but our contract stated a WRITTEN notice, which they finally accepted to do only when we told them we were not going to allow them in the property if they didn't follow the contract. They also kept sending us appointments notifications weeks later after we left, which can give an idea of their internal organization too.
After checking the mould problem, we never received a report of their conclusions, nor if they wanted us to do something about it. They broke a closet in the inspection, but it was never repaired, so all the mould was exposed in the kitchen, as it was behind that closet. Then, they 'forgot' to sent us the conditions of the check out until it was 1 week before we had to leave! We checked the contract and saw that most of their requirements were contradicting the contract itself, but they refused to reply our email asking them the reason of these changes.
Finally, even after 3 months of asking, they never told us their procedures for getting the deposit back, nor checking the inventory at our exit which, surprisingly, didn't include ANY photo in our copy, just theirs. We had to chase them EVERYDAY for two weeks after we left until we had any news about this.
So let me get this straight: DON'T EXPECT ANY HELP OF HAWKESFORD unless they want to start the views of the property again or the authorities are forcing them to. You are alone. And you will have to ring them, and email them, and get tired of not hearing back, or even be mocked at when you ask for your rights. This happened to us during all the contacts, and I mean ALL, of our tenancy. Avoid this as if it was a plague, specially a lady called CHRISTINE KELLY, which will directly tease you and treat you like a nuisance at the phone/mail. I do not know how these people are even allowed to keep working with the public, to be honest.
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By : 'David' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : CV8
Aug 20, 2018
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Allowed contractors into the property without either permission or giving us notice on more than one occasion. Particularly frustrating given that we specifically asked for notice as we have cats and wanted to tidy and hide away valuables. Surprise surprise valuables went "missing" after... Read Full Review
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The fees are reasonable, but as soon as there is an issue Hawkesford don't want to know. The landlord should look elsewhere as he is a decent chap by all accounts.
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 20th Aug 2018
Allowed contractors into the property without either permission or giving us notice on more than one occasion. Particularly frustrating given that we specifically asked for notice as we have cats and wanted to tidy and hide away valuables. Surprise surprise valuables went "missing" after the visit of contractors and again surprise surprise, Hawkesford wanted nothing to do with it. Their contractors absolutely cannot be trusted despite Hawkesford saying that they are trustworthy. Their organisational skills are utterly dire as well- can't even get through a range of dates to sort visits out. Avoid this agency like the plague.
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By : 'takanawa' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : CV34
Mar 16, 2018
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Always constructive and helpful. Has resolved number of issues promptly with no fuss. Good representative of the house owner's... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 16th Mar 2018
Always constructive and helpful. Has resolved number of issues promptly with no fuss. Good representative of the house owner's interests.
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By : 'David' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : CV34
Jun 18, 2017
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We needed somewhere to rent close to our home whilst we were having building works carried out, which took much longer than expected. We were so lucky to find a suitable property through Hawkesford and they and their client were so very flexible, amenable and helpful; they were also extremely... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 18th Jun 2017
We needed somewhere to rent close to our home whilst we were having building works carried out, which took much longer than expected. We were so lucky to find a suitable property through Hawkesford and they and their client were so very flexible, amenable and helpful; they were also extremely professional. Thanks indeed to Michelle and her colleagues.
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By : 'Declan' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : CV34
Mar 23, 2017
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As a tenant they're a great team to deal with - friendly staff that are quick to respond to queries and are on time with gas safety checks and other safety, compliance and maintenance matters. They're proactive in helping to maintain the property - I remember getting an email saying when would be... Read Full Review
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Very fair compared to our experience with other agencies
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 23rd Mar 2017
As a tenant they're a great team to deal with - friendly staff that are quick to respond to queries and are on time with gas safety checks and other safety, compliance and maintenance matters. They're proactive in helping to maintain the property - I remember getting an email saying when would be a good time to send someone to fix the garage roof? my reaction was there's something wrong with the garage roof?... It turned out some slates had been damaged in a storm the day prior, and a Hawkesford contractor noticed while performing other work we had scheduled
I wasn't used to such professionalism until moving to a Hawkesford managed property... In both England and my home country of Ireland I've experienced and witnessed tenants being subjected to overpriced unmaintained, dilapidated properties when renting on the open market, and in some cases with agencies, subjected to random unscheduled visits, bizarre and uncompromising rules and regulations and surprise fees and surcharges. When we first found our property, Hawkesford were quick in handling our application, all the fees for before, during and after the tenancy period were explained (and after moving out 3 years later I can confirm they stuck to it). During our stay they have been everything you would want- proactive in keeping the house well maintained, but otherwise giving tenants peace, privacy and security.
I'd recommend them to any professionals looking for a professional letting agency!
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By : 'HappierRentingPrivately' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Rent PCM : £550 Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : CV32
Mar 11, 2017
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This Estate Agent is unprofessional, untrustworthy and extremely rude to its tenants. As a professional working in the area I expected some form of courtesy (I am NOT a student any more), however the lack of communication they provide is alarming, particularly when it comes to moving out.
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The moving out fee is ridiculous and not necessary, just another way of getting money from the deposit.
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 11th Mar 2017
This Estate Agent is unprofessional, untrustworthy and extremely rude to its tenants. As a professional working in the area I expected some form of courtesy (I am NOT a student any more), however the lack of communication they provide is alarming, particularly when it comes to moving out. They tried to take extra money from my deposit, a case that I have just won via the DPS, who clearly saw that they were unfairly trying to claim money I did not owe. Watch out for small print of contract - £50 moving out fee. I now rent from a lovely couple privately, who go out of their way to make sure I am happy, and deal with all problems ASAP. It is so much better AVOID, AVOID, AVOID.
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I note with interest your review, if you would please let me know what property you rented through us an I will look into it on your behalf.
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By : 'Lily' Services : Letting( As a Owner ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : CV34
Aug 30, 2016
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I am a landlord (of a 2 bed house in Warwick) and moved across to Hawkesford at the start of 2016 because I was unhappy with the service from another Leamington agent I'd been using since 2009. My ex-tenant had also been having issues with that agent.
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Services : Letting( As a Owner )Date: 30th Aug 2016
I am a landlord (of a 2 bed house in Warwick) and moved across to Hawkesford at the start of 2016 because I was unhappy with the service from another Leamington agent I'd been using since 2009. My ex-tenant had also been having issues with that agent.
I chose Hawkesford because everyone I dealt with was professional and friendly, plus the fees are both competitive and transparent. Ironically I didn't see the positive reviews on this website until after I'd chosen them.
As a landlord, I cannot recommend Hawkesford highly enough! I use their 'fully managed' service and they have been brilliant for me as a busy, time-pushed person. They deal with every aspect of my letting, keep me updated with progress and manage any property issues swiftly. Also, the property manager does an 'accompanied check-in' with your tenant which I think is 'going the extra mile' to give your tenant extra support to settle in. This also means the property manager really does get to know your place properly, having been in there regularly him/herself as part of the check in/out, which must help them to do their job of managing the property better.
In summary, I am so happy and relieved that I moved to Hawkesford. I know I can trust them 101% to look after everything, allowing me to get on with my life/job - which is what I want if I am paying an agent to provide that service! Everyone is so professional and easy to deal with, plus their fees are reasonable.
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By : 'Ivan' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : CV32
Sep 15, 2015
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Reasonable fees and no hidden extra costs (eg no mandatory insurances).
Very quick arranging repairs to the property.
Respectful to the tenant, communicating relevant information by post, for example advising of possible noise / nuisances due to refurbishments on close flats.
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Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 15th Sep 2015
Reasonable fees and no hidden extra costs (eg no mandatory insurances). Very quick arranging repairs to the property. Respectful to the tenant, communicating relevant information by post, for example advising of possible noise / nuisances due to refurbishments on close flats. Best agency I've dealt with so far.
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By : 'countessbaty' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Rent PCM : £600 Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : CV32
Sep 14, 2014
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Very rude, incredibly abrupt and sarcastic. I have been renting for 8 years and never before had a problem on checkout. Very large amounts of money were demanded from me, I believe they use very expensive repair men. Some charges were valid however, for those I agreed to pay however past those I... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 14th Sep 2014
Very rude, incredibly abrupt and sarcastic. I have been renting for 8 years and never before had a problem on checkout. Very large amounts of money were demanded from me, I believe they use very expensive repair men. Some charges were valid however, for those I agreed to pay however past those I believe they tried to overcharge. Tried to charge me £100 for removing a cobweb and wiping tea stains from behind a radiator for example. Wanted £200 to paint a wall, when I asked for pictures of the wall that apparently needed repainting this charge was removed. I will never rent or buy from this estate agent again. Having never dealt with anyone quite like this before in my renting history I have never taken my own pictures as proof, but from now I always take pictures for my own records and will always find my own repair men.
The ladies I dealt with at the Warwick office were absolutely lovely however and very helpful. It is a shame this was tarnished by some unprofessional behaviour on check out.
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By : 'Joshua' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : CV34
May 22, 2014
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Hi Louise
Following on from yesterday's email I just wanted to say thanks for everything over the last year and a half.
You've been great support and the way you guys have dealt with my issues from the very first leak in the kitchen ceiling to the oven blowing up at Christmas.
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Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 22nd May 2014
Hi Louise
Following on from yesterday's email I just wanted to say thanks for everything over the last year and a half.
You've been great support and the way you guys have dealt with my issues from the very first leak in the kitchen ceiling to the oven blowing up at Christmas.
The check in process was easy the check out process lengthy but all in all a very good tenancy for me and its my first.
Please commend your colleagues and contractors for all their hard work and great service.
Would not have any issues recommending you or using Hawkesford in the future.
All the best and take care.
Kind Regards
Joshua Robison
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