Spark & Sons
3.7/5, 151 reviews
67% recommended
87% lettings valuation accuracy
87% lettings fee satisfaction
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21st Oct 2024
reviewed by 'Abrahim'
“Excellent service highly recommended Had a very good service from them They go the extra mile to provide you the ......”
15th Oct 2024
reviewed by 'Eddie'
“I've been a landlord for several years, 10 of which with Spark and Sons. I don't quite understand the opinion of ......”
9th Oct 2024
reviewed by 'Youssef'
“Scammers they took my deposit and rent no responses and when they did they did in a really bad way...”
3rd Oct 2024
reviewed by 'Christopher Gough'
“Best avoid this lot...after renting from them for many years.....if you don't have communication with your actual landlord .........”
23rd Sep 2024
reviewed by 'Experienced Landlord'
“Avoid at all cost. Dreadful experience, I let my property through Sparks, background checks and references appear to be something ......”
19th Sep 2024
reviewed by 'A.Hull'
“If you are a landlord AVOID this company ..... absolutely dreadful communication - emails went unanswered, even repeat emails with 'please ......”
Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Lettings 87% 87% £470 £2,200
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Address

45 Western Road
Hove
Brighton and Hove
BN3 1JD
01273 220077

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Opening Hours
  • Monday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Friday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
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  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
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“The worst estate agency...”

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Jan 25,2019
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By: 'Mario'
Jan 25,2019
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I book a appointment for a viewing, After waiting for over 40 min at the location I receive a call from the office by saying the it as been Cancelled. It is very unprofessional and rude, I wouldn't give not 1 star, it is the worst estate ...
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Very bad.!
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“Exceptional letting experience...”

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Jan 11,2019
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Oliver
By: 'Gemma'
Jan 11,2019
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I have been renting for flats for a number of years now, and have experienced the good and the bad in terms of agencies. Sparks and Sons have been a breath of fresh air. The help Oliver gave me to find a suitable property, and ...
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All fees where made clear to me before commencing with contracts.
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“Really good service - nothing too much trouble. Bureaucracy of renting dealt with swiftly and without fuss. Oliver is understanding and professional....”

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Jan 10,2019
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By: 'Rachel'
Jan 10,2019
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Found us a flat that was suitable really quickly and really helpful, efficient and professional. Easy to get hold of and speak to and is responsive with a Can Do attitude...
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Fair
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“Should be Called Sparkle & sons!...”

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Dec 16,2018
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Peter
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Dec 16,2018
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Peter Spark has acted for me as a landlord for nearly 2 decades and in that time I have found his services to be of the highest quality. Earlier this year we purchased a flat in Hove which required a considerable amount of renovation. Knowing that ...
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As a landlord we find the fees very competitive and for the refurb we struck a better deal than for other properties we’ve renovated in the past few years.
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“Outstanding - Exellent!!...”

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Dec 13,2018
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Peter
By: 'Carina'
Dec 13,2018
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Sparks and Son restored my faith in lettings agents! Approached when I needed quick accommodation from previous letting agents and Outstanding response. I dealt with Oliver at first and he has been amazing and so helpful. Oliver kept me updated regular and so helpful with ...
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I was happy to pay the agent fees due to how quickly they respond and how helpful they’re.
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“Great service...”

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By: 'Naomi'
Dec 10,2018
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Sparks and sons were really helpful. I dealt mainly with Thomas and he was superb. My move date was delayed due to building work, but Thomas gave me regular updates and I was able to visit the property whilst the work was being done. The ...
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Agents fees are a bit on the high side compared to other agencies. Hopefully the government will put some better regulations in place regarding agency fees.
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“Professional and Understanding...”

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Dec 04,2018
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Oliver
By: 'G&T2016'
Dec 04,2018
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We've rented from these guys for a few years now and they've been phenomenal. Our flat was a basement flat that, although refurbished, had some teething issues and Oliver and the team ensured the issues where sorted within a matter of days and at times ...
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Great team, good selection of properties, good landlords.
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“Great support at a time in need!...”

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Nov 06,2018
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Oliver
By: 'Jackie'
Nov 06,2018
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Approached Sparks last year at a time when accommodation needed to be sourced quickly. Oliver found us two vacant properties to view on the same day but more importantly turned everything around within 10 days by accepting electronic information where possible from a distance (guarantors were 180 ...
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Fees are fees at the end of the day - they were reasonable to secure the property quickly so no adverse feedback from my perspective
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“VERY HAPPY WITH NEW HOME...”

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Sep 10,2018
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By: 'Max'
Sep 10,2018
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Just to say it was good to deal with this company - listened to what I wanted and the details of my requirements. Simple and attentive service. Many thanks. Max...
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No one likes paying fees , but they seemed reasonable for the service.
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“Sprinkle a little magic...”

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Aug 02,2018
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Peter
By: 'Art'
Aug 02,2018
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As a first time landlord we found Peter to be invaluable from the 1st time that he came and viewed the flat from the advice that he gave helping us to get the flat up and running to the speed and efficiency that he found ...
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Good
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“A stress free experiance...”

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Jul 13,2018
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Oliver
By: 'James'
Jul 13,2018
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We have dealt with many housing agents in the past and found them to be impersonal and unhelpful. Oliver at spark and sons is quite the opposite always happy to resolve any issues whilst being upfront and honest. They were very helpful with our contract ...
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“Excellent experience...”

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May 14,2018
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Peter
By: 'Charlotte'
May 14,2018
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Spark & Sons have been brilliant from start to finish. Oliver has a very warm and friendly approach which made the viewing process much easier for me. I took a lovely flat he showed me straight away. The paperwork was all explained to me very clearly, ...
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Fees what I would have expected as is standard with all agents
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“Oliver : the best agent you ve ever had !!!...”

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May 03,2018
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By: 'Maïlys'
May 03,2018
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My experience with Oliver has been wonderful from start to end! Everytimes that I had a problem, he arranged straight to sort it out ( get a technician, new fridge when i moved in...). Oliver is a person very kind, patient, comprehensive, honest and gentleman ! A ...
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it s normal agency fees, as all the agency in Brighton.
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“Outstanding service...”

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Mar 25,2018
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Peter
By: 'Martin'
Mar 25,2018
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I was a client of Spark & Sons for over three years. They looked after my property during the tenancy and finally managed selling it too. The service was excellent, and their response time was outstanding. My tenants were very pleased with their approach too. Peter ...
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Mar 01,2018
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Oliver
By: 'James'
Mar 01,2018
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I have just moved out of a property as a tenant of Spark & Sons for the last two years, and am glad to say that both Oliver and Peter have been an absolute pleasure to deal with. Oliver in particular is extremely attentive and makes ...
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“I have known Peter for the best part of 10 yrs. ......”

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Feb 27,2018
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By: 'Miss'
Feb 27,2018
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I have known Peter for the best part of 10 yrs. He has always been very professional whilst always acting for me in my best interest. He is consistent to check that no damage has occurred property. I would highly recommend his services, if you want ...
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Excellent on Agent's Fees.
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“Very helpful and friendly staff, made my experience quick and ......”

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Jan 18,2018
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By: 'Lynsey'
Jan 18,2018
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Very helpful and friendly staff, made my experience quick and stress free, highly recommend, Peter and his team made sure I was in on time and the flat was left like new...
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“The most friendly and efficient Agents I have ever come ......”

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Jan 16,2018
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Peter
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Jan 16,2018
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The most friendly and efficient Agents I have ever come across. They dealt with my requirements very quickly and explained all the relevant paperwork clearly. When the property I rented needed some attention, this was also dealt with almost immediately and to my complete satisfaction....
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Very reasonable and I felt I got a good deal.
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“Absolutely fantastic service spark and sons couldn't be more helpful ......”

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Katie
By: 'Katie'
Dec 11,2017
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Absolutely fantastic service spark and sons couldn't be more helpful they fitted viewings around myself and my family kept me updated every step of the way it was completely stress free peter and his team are amazing from start, I wouldn't go with any other ...
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Amazing best in the whole of sussex
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“Oliver was helpful, polite and easy to reach, and made ......”

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By: 'MJ'
Nov 16,2017
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Oliver was helpful, polite and easy to reach, and made the process of finding a flat at very short notice as smooth as it could possibly be. He helped guide me through all aspects of the contract and payment process and I was able to ...
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Relatively low fees - was given an itemised breakdown of all fees and what each cost was related to. Process was very transparent.
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Nov 09,2017
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Oliver
By: 'Krisztian'
Nov 09,2017
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I had to find and organise a flat for my parents who just moved into the country that time. Spark and Son offered a great flat with a decent price which we rented out. The whole process was easy, quick and efficent, the whole team ...
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“Oliver was really helpful in finding my spanish friends a ......”

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Nov 08,2017
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Oliver
By: 'dik'
Nov 08,2017
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Oliver was really helpful in finding my spanish friends a flat in the city centre. He explained the process very well and made sure my friends were communicated with fully. At the end of the tenancy there were a few a queries over the deposit ...
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Had really good customer service from the team.
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Nov 06,2017
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Peter
By: 'Michelle'
Nov 06,2017
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We were really happy with the service we received from Spark & Sons, especially Peter and Oliver. They were very prompt in responding to our countless questions and enquiries. A very friendly team who made sure that the whole transition went smoothly. Overall, it was a ...
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Peter
By: 'Víctor'
Oct 02,2017
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Unos sinvergüenzas ladrones, tardaron mas de mes y medio en devolverme mi fianza y no me la ingresaron íntegra sin ningún motivo. Tuve que llamarlos a diario para que me hicieran algo de caso, y ni por esas, cuando no estaba en un ...
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Sep 20,2017
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Oliver
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Sep 20,2017
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I have just finished a rental agreement and am very pleased with the whole episode from beginning to end. My requests when i have made them have always been answered by either Peter or Oliver and within a short period of time. The receptionists are ...
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Jul 28,2017
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By: 'Kelly'
Jul 28,2017
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Spark & Sons are the best agency I've used. We got our deposit back very quickly and Adam, Peter and Oliver were always very nice and helpful. We needed a new freezer and washing machine when we moved in and Spark & Sons got these for us ...
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Jan 26,2017
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By: 'tenant'
Jan 26,2017
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Was a tenant for spark and sons at one of the properties they manage for 3 years. When moving out they didn't give my full deposit back though refurbished the flat to a better state I got it in to be honest. I gave over a ...
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bad
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“Please may I take this opportunity to thank Oliver and ......”

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Jan 24,2017
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By: 'Lois'
Jan 24,2017
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Please may I take this opportunity to thank Oliver and yourself for the excellent service we have received since we have become associate with Spark and Sons. From our first dealings with Oliver, when we first saw the property advertised, Oliver has been at the ...
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Apr 11,2016
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By: 'Angrytenant'
Apr 11,2016
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Dear god. I don't know how I could explain how * and dishonest this agency is. Basically they will rent at a ridiculously high price a house that is worth much less. The house will be unfinished or in a very mediocre state despite them promising ...
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No need. Just don't rent from them. Read the reviews throughout the internet.
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Peter
By: 'Babu'
Dec 03,2015
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The property's appliances were going wrong or broke one by one. When we contacted the agency we had to call several times still we were ignored and had to call the landlord straightaway. Than we got an answer from them. Still needed to wait at ...
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Charged high fees for background check. In my belief they havent even bothered to call any of our references. The landlord wanted to meet us personally and checked our references. We have moved from far (2.5 hours away) still had to travel for small things sorted. Also they promised a garage access with the flat which was included in the price, but we havent received any keys to the garage.
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Charged high fees for background check. In my belief they havent even bothered to call any of our references. The landlord wanted to meet us personally and checked our references. We have moved from far (2.5 hours away) still had to travel for small things sorted. Also they promised a garage access with the flat which was included in the price, but we havent received any keys to the garage.
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