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Strike is here to redefine the way you move. After 200 years of high fees and pointless jargon, it’s time for a change. That’s why we’re changing what it means to be an estate agent. We bring together local expertise and technology to make moving easy. And free. Selling your home for free is at the heart of what
we do. We work differently than traditional estate agents. We use technology to be more effective and don’t have expensive high street branches, so we can pass the savings onto you. We recommend useful services from our partners along the way — and if you choose one of these optional services, our partner pays us a referral fee. And if you don’t choose to use them, we’ll still sell your home for free. No pressure, no awkwardness, just a fantastic, free service.
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1 Star Review

By : 'Elle'
Services : Conveyancing()
Sold price : £131000
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : S14

Mar 25, 2024
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Very Misleading Solicitors, £1k added on top of the original quotation. I was happy to receive a match quotation from them when I let them know my original solicitor was quoting around £1500. It seemed like a great option when they're in house and my seller was going with Strike too. However, since then they have continued adding charges to my account. I told them clearly from the beginning about my situation, as I am aware certain aspects can cost more... For example, having a LISA and partly gifted deposit. But despite this, they have charged me £50 for LISA, £165 for Gifted Deposit (TWICE), £215 for Deed Of Covenant Fee (even though the sellers previous buyer pulled out just before completion so must have known this already) and £145.00 for an expedition fee.... PLUS VAT on alllll of this..... They even tried to add another optional thing that cost another £100 but I opted out. I am incredibly confused as my quotation literally says... ' Our fee is GUARANTEED not to increase: As long as you instruct us to carry out your conveyancing in the next 30 days, our fee will not increase unless your instructions change.' 'As long as you instruct the Lawyer to carry out your conveyancing in the next 30 days, their fee will not increase unless your instructions change (e.g. you wish to create a trust, the Lawyer is required to liaise with matrimonial lawyers, the property is newbuild, leasehold, shared ownership or there is a defect in the title).' It is disgusting I am now expected to pay £2500+ when their own website says an average cost of solicitors is £1500..... Appalling service. Avoid at all costs. Could have been great.


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    The OctagonColchester, Essex
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    3 Star Review

    By : 'Jon'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : DN3

    Sep 7, 2024
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    By : 'Dave'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
    Sold price : £209000
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : S8

    May 1, 2024
    People found this helpful1

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    5 Star Review

    By : 'Lindsey'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
    Sold price : £255000
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : ST3

    Apr 19, 2024
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    Save a lot of money! I saved at least £3k on traditional estate agents fees. That's money better spent on removals and any other part of the ... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Elle'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Conveyancing
    Sold price : £131000
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : S14

    Mar 25, 2024
    People found this helpful0

    Very Misleading Solicitors, £1k added on top of the original quotation. I was happy to receive a match quotation from them when I let them know my original solicitor was quoting around £1500. It seemed like a great option when they're in house and my seller was going with Strike ... Read Full Review

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    By : 'NW'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
    Sold price : £120000
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : NG18

    Mar 22, 2024
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    Very helpful in sorting out hiccups for me. Thanks ... Read Full Review

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    By : 'Amanda'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
    Sold price : £278000
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : S64

    Mar 12, 2024
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    I purchased a house through Strikes and I would like to say that in the most part I found it easy to deal with all. Isis was who I dealt wand found her friendly and helpful. If she didn’t have an answer for me she would find one and come back to ... Read Full Review

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    By : 'Stu'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
    Sold price : £430000
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : E13

    Mar 8, 2024
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    For the amount we paid, Strike really can't be beaten. If you're prepared to roll your sleeves up and get involved in the process then the additional support they offer is incredible. Isis Hall in particular was a legend. We had offers within 1 month but the sale itself took over ... Read Full Review

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    By : 'Sergej'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Letting( As a Owner )
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : L24

    Mar 6, 2024
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    I’m so satisfied we have purchased house trough Strike Agency. This purchase is my 5th property and I have never seen so rapidly responsive and helpful staff. Any enquiry’s been sorted so fast no longer then 1hr time. Isis Hall looked after our process and been so helpful ... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Mark'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : LN5

    Feb 23, 2024
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    Isis Hall has been extremely ...

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    By : 'Helen'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
    Sold price : £160000
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : SR2

    Feb 22, 2024
    People found this helpful0

    Isis Hall has been extremely helpful throughout the whole process, updates and very quick in responding. She’s been ... Read Full Review

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    By : 'Gosia'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : CW5

    Feb 20, 2024
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    Isis was extremely helpful and assisted me throughout the process, which was rather challenging and long. She provided support and useful advice when it was needed. It was really good to have the same person dealing with the case when you can build a good working relationship. If I ever consider ... Read Full Review

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    By : 'Hamodb'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : NG22

    Feb 19, 2024
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    Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
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    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : WF9

    Feb 16, 2024
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    Isis sales progresser was very helpful and polite. Kept things moving ... Read Full Review

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    By : 'Lauren'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
    Sold price : £165000
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
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    By : 'Stuart'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : SE19

    Jan 31, 2024
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    Isis was excellent the whole way through, very prompt communication and always happy to ... Read Full Review

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    By : 'Zoe'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
    Sold price : £66000
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : CM2

    Jan 16, 2024
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    I was first persuaded to use Strike because of the promise of a free service - which it was completely free other than the £200 or so fee to add my property to Rightmove which was my own choice to do. I was selling a shared ownership property and other high street estate agents were ... Read Full Review

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    By : 'J'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : YO18

    Jan 4, 2024
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    Thank you to Strike for an excellent service selling my home. A particular thank you to our negotiator Ashley and also to Isis Hall, who was always available to give advice, chase up solicitors, speak to buyers etc. Nothing was too much trouble and she really helped when things became stressful. ... Read Full Review

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    By : 'Maria'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
    Sold price : £415000
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : OX26

    Dec 1, 2023
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    This is the second time I’ve used Strike and I wouldn’t use anyone else. From start to finish they’ve been amazing. In particular, my allocated manager Isis, was always one step ahead of the solicitors. Ours was a particularly complicated sale and Isis was ... Read Full Review

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    By : 'Martyn'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Surveying
    Sold price : £165000
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : S42

    Nov 28, 2023
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    Strike -selling a House We was selling our house with Strike, they where very good with communication & kept us informed at every stage. Strike moved quickly to put our property on the market with Zoopla and I thought they were quite thorough. Checked up on us every week & gave ... Read Full Review

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    By : 'L'
    Branch : Strike, The Octagon
    Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : S61

    Nov 27, 2023
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