Rise Sales and Lettings
4.8/5, 125 reviews
96% recommended
95% sales valuation accuracy
100% sales fee satisfaction
75% lettings valuation accuracy
88% lettings fee satisfaction
EFFICIENT, FRIENDLY SERVICE, EXCELLENT LOCAL KNOWLEDGE AND GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY £ THAT IS WHY WE ARE THE TOP ESTATE AGENTS IN DURHAM FOR HAPPY CLIENT FEEDBACK.Based in Durham city centre we specialise in residential sales and lettings and property management. We are the first choice for student accommodation.We ... show more EFFICIENT, FRIENDLY SERVICE, EXCELLENT LOCAL KNOWLEDGE AND GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY £ THAT IS WHY WE ARE THE TOP ESTATE AGENTS IN DURHAM FOR HAPPY CLIENT FEEDBACK.

Based in Durham city centre we specialise in residential sales and lettings and property management. We are the first choice for student accommodation.

We are members of the National Lettings Scheme, Safe Agent and the Property Ombudsman so you can be assured that your property is in good hands.

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4th Jun 2021
reviewed by 'Audrey'
“Completion of my house sale was today and I must commend Rise for the very professional way in which they ......”
2nd May 2020
reviewed by 'Christina'
“Rise Estate Agents are absolutely horrible to students! I've detailed just some of our experiences with them below.First of, ......”
6th Sep 2019
reviewed by 'Jamie'
“After some months of inactivity with one of their competitors, I shifted to Rise and immediately had multiple offers in ......”
29th Apr 2019
reviewed by 'Chris'
“While the house was quite nice, and the rent fair, I felt frustrated at every turn by the lettings agents. ......”
8th Jan 2019
reviewed by 'Mrs'
“We viewed 7 properties in one day with 7 different companies as we are relocating. Melanie was taking photos of a property ......”
12th Sep 2018
reviewed by 'Mike'
“Rise was recommended to us and Paul and his team provided excellent knowledge service and advice on successfully selling our ......”
Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 95% 100% £50,000 £395,000
Lettings 75% 88% £300 £2,100
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
18 1 17 3 63 0 21 0 1 1
Areas covered
  • Durham
  • Chester le Street
  • Houghton le spring
  • DH1
  • DH2
  • DH3
  • DH4
  • DH5
  • DH6
  • DH7
Address

3 New Elvet
Durham
County Durham
DH1 3AQ
0191 386 5349

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Opening Hours
  • Monday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 14:00
  • Sunday: Closed
Services offered
  • Sales
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  • Lettings
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  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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“I came to Durham as a postgraduate student this year ......”

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Aug 01,2017
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By: 'Rob'
Aug 01,2017
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I came to Durham as a postgraduate student this year having rented in London for the past three years and ended up renting a single room in 6 Ashwood through Rise in late September 2016. The experience with Rise couldn't have been more stark to my horrible ...
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“So far, I have found Rise Lettings to be friendly ......”

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So far, I have found Rise Lettings to be friendly and efficient. I have recently changed my management agent from another company (who I became worse as time went on) to Rise. My experience so far has been good...
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I think the fees are reasonable.
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“Sonya has been helpful, easy to reach, and overall competent. ......”

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Jul 28,2017
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By: 'Giorgia'
Jul 28,2017
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Sonya has been helpful, easy to reach, and overall competent. Our paperwork was prepared on time, and she was always available to answer our questions in a clear way....
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A bit higher than expected.
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“Paul and the team were more than helpful, always professional, ......”

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Jul 22,2017
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By: 'Dinah'
Jul 22,2017
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Paul and the team were more than helpful, always professional, offering sensible advice and handling all the practical details for me, including viewings. Nothing was too much trouble. Photos and a video of the property were impressive and inviting to prospective buyers. All enquiries were ...
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Tremendous value
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“I had my property in Durham rented out for 1 year ......”

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Jul 17,2017
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By: 'L.'
Jul 17,2017
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I had my property in Durham rented out for 1 year with Rise, and the tenant was allowed to burn (in the garden) and destroy my furniture, had repainted rooms poorly, and without permission, and had caused large areas of damage to the internal walls. It ...
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Their fees are average, given the poor service they provide.
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“Matt and Barbara have been excellent estate agents during our ......”

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Jul 14,2017
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Jul 14,2017
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Matt and Barbara have been excellent estate agents during our time under their care, and they are both also thoroughly nice people. It's helped to have estate agents who are so approachable, and while there have sometimes been minor delays on maintenance, that is to ...
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“Have to say that both Paul and Daniel were absolutely ......”

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Jul 06,2017
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By: 'Paul'
Jul 06,2017
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Have to say that both Paul and Daniel were absolutely fantastic in respect of our house sale, Paul took some great photos of our property which we think helped sell it so quickly, just one week and we got over the asking price. Well done ...
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Very reasonable
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“We contacted Paul (literally) just before Christmas, having seen another ......”

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May 25,2017
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By: 'Peter'
May 25,2017
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We contacted Paul (literally) just before Christmas, having seen another property we really wanted to move ahead with. Paul was very flexible and worked around our schedules to take photos and discuss marketing strategies and a valuation. We were extremely pleased to receive an offer ...
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Reasonable, with a variety of options.
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“Rise - Durham City Office. Paul Rickaby. We approached Paul ......”

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May 16,2017
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May 16,2017
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Rise - Durham City Office. Paul Rickaby. We approached Paul regarding the sale of our property. Within the day he had discussed our options, taken photos and loaded the advertisement on-line - which was impressive as his visit to us did not start until 4.30! His ...
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Fair
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“Fantastic service from Paul. He kept us in the loop ......”

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May 13,2017
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By: 'R'
May 13,2017
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Fantastic service from Paul. He kept us in the loop throughout and was a helpful 'go-between' for us and the sellers....
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“Paul was extremely helpful with all queries that where raised ......”

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Apr 26,2017
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Apr 26,2017
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Paul was extremely helpful with all queries that where raised during our purchase. Paul's correspondence was all the more important given that I was working in New Zealand for 5 weeks after our offer was accepted on the property, his help ensured an extremely smooth buying ...
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“We sold our house through Rise after no success with ......”

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Apr 26,2017
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Apr 26,2017
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We sold our house through Rise after no success with two other agents. Paul is very professional in his work due his vast experience. He showed genuine concern and determination to sell our house at the best price and was always willing to discuss any ...
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Good
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“Following a meeting with Matt ten years ago when we ......”

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Apr 17,2017
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Apr 17,2017
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Following a meeting with Matt ten years ago when we were very impressed with his professionalism and attention to detail, we decided to move the management of our property portfolio in central Durham City from 'In house' to Rise Lettings. Since that time, Matt and ...
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Good value for money
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“After a bad experience with 2 larger estate agents Rise were ......”

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Apr 12,2017
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By: 'S'
Apr 12,2017
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After a bad experience with 2 larger estate agents Rise were a breath of fresh air. Great communication (based on what was easier for me). Used initiative, gave honest advice & also managed to sell my house quickly. Would definitely recommend! Thank you!...
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Very compeitive
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“Paul was fantastic and very swift at replying throughout the ......”

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Apr 11,2017
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By: 'Marc'
Apr 11,2017
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Paul was fantastic and very swift at replying throughout the who process. Especially with being first time buyers Paul took what would be additional worry and stress out of the equation with his prompt responses....
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“Amazing through the whole process! Helped, guided, advised and supported. ......”

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Mar 27,2017
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By: 'Charlotte'
Mar 27,2017
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Amazing through the whole process! Helped, guided, advised and supported. Really helped the process run smoothly and got the process done in 5 weeks! Fabulous....
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“From initial contact, through valuation, listing, viewings and sale Rise ......”

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Mar 24,2017
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By: 'aceofharts414'
Mar 24,2017
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From initial contact, through valuation, listing, viewings and sale Rise and in particular Paul were first class. Paul genuinely showed an interest and helped devise a strategy to sell our home. He was available every step of the way to guide us through. I would ...
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One of the best in the area
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“Professional and flexible service from Paul - first viewing by ......”

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Mar 22,2017
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By: 'Mark'
Mar 22,2017
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Professional and flexible service from Paul - first viewing by the people who ultimately purchased the property was done at a weekend whilst we were out of the country on holiday....
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Very competitive.
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“I thought Paul handled my sale very well. Advice given ......”

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Mar 22,2017
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By: 'Christine'
Mar 22,2017
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I thought Paul handled my sale very well. Advice given was genuine and honest and he was always available if I had any queries and kept me informed of progress of the sale I liked that he was involved from initial viewing of house to ...
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Good
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“new tenant found quickly and dealt with smoothly and easy, ......”

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Mar 07,2017
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By: 'Rob'
Mar 07,2017
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new tenant found quickly and dealt with smoothly and easy, great to deal with and would not hesitate to recommend...
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“We were very happy with the service Paul provided us ......”

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Jan 25,2017
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By: 'Greg'
Jan 25,2017
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We were very happy with the service Paul provided us during the sale of our property and purchase of our new home. His experience and insight proved invaluable, and we would not hesitate to use his services in the future. Paul helped us secure a ...
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The fees were very fair, and more competitive than other agents in our area.
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“Paul is the chap you want to be working with. ......”

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Jan 04,2017
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By: 'Mrs'
Jan 04,2017
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Paul is the chap you want to be working with. Although I did not list my house to sell through Rise, I did buy my new house via Paul at Rise and I would like to write my positive feedback from my experience of dealing ...
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The fees are competitively priced
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“We had an excellent experience selling our house with Rise ......”

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Jan 04,2017
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By: 'Laura'
Jan 04,2017
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We had an excellent experience selling our house with Rise - Paul Rickaby was by far the most helpful and supportive person throughout our entire sale, often stepping in and making contact with our solicitor or other parties when it shouldn't necessarily have been his ...
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The fees charged were competitive and definitely one of the cheaper quotes we had, yet the service could not have been better and as a result we found the fees good value for money - not often what people say about estate agents!
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“We couldn't recommend Rise highly enough. Our contact was with ......”

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Jan 03,2017
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Jan 03,2017
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We couldn't recommend Rise highly enough. Our contact was with Paul R from start to finish and it was always him that we dealt with. Calls were direct to him and if he couldn't speak immediately would call back within a couple of hours. He ...
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Excellent value for money (we used upfront option).
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“Paul was a delight to work with from start to ......”

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Nov 02,2016
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By: 'Beruce'
Nov 02,2016
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Paul was a delight to work with from start to finish and went the extra mile in helping me out with my first house purchase which could've potentially been a very daunting prospect. Paul made sure the sale went through quickly and smoothly with no ...
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“In a chain and without a shadow of doubt was ......”

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Oct 24,2016
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Oct 24,2016
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In a chain and without a shadow of doubt was the best estate agent out of them all to deal with. Very helpful from start to finish, would not hesitate to recommend or use in the future....
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“I found all the staff to be friendly and polite ......”

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Sep 29,2016
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By: 'David'
Sep 29,2016
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I found all the staff to be friendly and polite every time we talk through out the sale of our property and their knowledge was clear to see. I had a particularly difficult/picky buyer (who later dropped out), during this stressful period the staff ...
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We choose the up front fee and were very happy with the service we got for it
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“We were fortunate to benefit from Pauls professional knowledge of ......”

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Sep 28,2016
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By: 'Patricia'
Sep 28,2016
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We were fortunate to benefit from Pauls professional knowledge of the market,and his advice was most valuable, he was definitely someone you could trust. He kept us informed at all times and we appreciated this very much. He has good personal skills and we ...
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Fees seemed appropriate
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“Great service from Paul at Rise! From the day we ......”

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Sep 27,2016
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By: 'Edwards''
Sep 27,2016
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Great service from Paul at Rise! From the day we sold our house, Paul went out of his way to ensure that everything went without a hitch. He acted as go-between for us and our buyers and our solicitor. He was always available to deal ...
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Very competitive fees and excellent service. You certainly get your money's worth!
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“Cheap, reassuring (when everything was going wrong) and sold my ......”

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By: 'Jess'
Sep 27,2016
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Cheap, reassuring (when everything was going wrong) and sold my house!...
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Cheap
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Complaints Procedure

Customer Complaints Procedure

As a firm accredited by the National Approved Letting Scheme and The Property Ombudsman,
Rise Property Services Limited trading as Rise Estate Agents aims to provide the highest
standards of service to all landlords, tenants, Vendors and buyers but to ensure that your
interests are safeguarded, we offer the following:


If you believe you have grievance, please write in the first instance to Mr Matt Geany at the
address below:


3 New Elvet
Durham
DH1 3AQ 


1. The grievance will be acknowledged within 3 working days of receipt and then investigated
thoroughly in accordance with established “in-house” procedures. A formal written outcome of
the complaint will be sent to you within 21 days. If we require longer than this timescale we
will advise you in writing and confirm our revised response date. 


2.  If you remain dissatisfied with the result of the internal investigation, please contact
Matthew Geany who will review the complaint.


3.  Following the conclusion of our in-house review we will write to you with a final written
statement.


4.  If you are dissatisfied with the conclusion of the in-house review of the complaint, you
can refer the matter to:
The Property Ombudsman, Beckett House, 4 Bridge Street, Salisbury SP1 2LX

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