82% sales valuation accuracy
100% sales fee satisfaction
89% lettings valuation accuracy
95% lettings fee satisfaction
Umega lettings and estate agents is one of Edinburgh's fastest growing agencies with one of the highest Google scores for any agent in the UK.We deliver a much better way to rent or sell your home and we are really proud of our service and the care we show ...
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Umega lettings and estate agents is one of Edinburgh's fastest growing agencies with one of the highest Google scores for any agent in the UK.
We deliver a much better way to rent or sell your home and we are really proud of our service and the care we show to our landlords, tenants, sellers, buyers and, of course, our team.
Best Estate Agents Guide Exceptional Rating (top 5% in the UK)
Negotiator Awards Scottish Agency of the year 2021
Negotiator Awards UK letting agent of the year 2021
Scottish Home Awards Letting Team of the Year 2018/19/20
We deliver a much better way to rent or sell your home and we are really proud of our service and the care we show to our landlords, tenants, sellers, buyers and, of course, our team.
Best Estate Agents Guide Exceptional Rating (top 5% in the UK)
Negotiator Awards Scottish Agency of the year 2021
Negotiator Awards UK letting agent of the year 2021
Scottish Home Awards Letting Team of the Year 2018/19/20
Andy
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Steve
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Isla
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Nikki
(23)
Simon
(10)
Erin
(5)
Rebecca
(3)
Kim
(2)
Neil
(2)
William
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Tara
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David
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Emma
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Maciej
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Caroline
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Ben
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David
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Danielle
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Nasim
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Natasha
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Rebecca
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Flora
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Gemma
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Sarah
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Abi
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Georgia
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Robert
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Claire
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Lucy
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Shona
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Gasper
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Derek
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Latest Reviews
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22nd Jul 2022
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20th May 2022
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26th Feb 2022
reviewed by 'Martyna'
Performance Statistics
| Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 82% | 100% | £140,000 | £270,000 |
| Lettings | 89% | 95% | £390 | £2,400 |
Review statistics
| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | 3 | 170 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
Areas covered
- EH3
- Edinburgh
- EH7
- Lothians
- EH1
- EH8
- EH4
- EH9
- EH5
- EH10
- EH6
- EH11
Address
10 Lister Square
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
EH3 9GL
0131 221 0888
Opening Hours
Services offered
- Sales
- Lettings
- Block Management
- Surveys
- Conveyancing
- Mortgage Advice
- Home Builder
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Nov 16,2017
Nov 16,2017
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Thank You to Callum and Caitlin for the friendly and helpful advice and service I received from them. Both tried their best to be accommodating with all the questions I had. Would definitely recommend Umega Lettings....
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Thank you for the review, Mary. Callum and Caitlin are a great time and we're pleased that you found them to be so accommodating! Umega Lettings ...
Nov 07,2017
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I'm happy with the overall service from Umega Lettings. Had bad experiences with agents in the past and Umega have been much better in dealing with repairs and being contactable. Happy to recommend....
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Thank you for the lovely review, Tim! We're glad to hear that you've been pleased with our service. Thank you, Umega Lettings ...
“Very helpful,friendly,reliable,trustworthy agentAlways responds quickly on emails ......”
Nov 07,2017
Nov 07,2017
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Very helpful,friendly,reliable,trustworthy agent
Always responds quickly on emails or phone calls
Gave accurate and correct information in any questions...
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Nov 08, 2017
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Thank you for the review, Petronella. We're so pleased that you consider us a trustworthy agent! Thank you, Umega Lettings ...
Nov 06,2017
Nov 06,2017
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We are returning landlords to Umega Quartermile as we have had very friendly and professional service from Isla and Eden. We would highly recommend Umega....
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Nov 07, 2017
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Thank you, Elaine and Michael. Isla and Eden are a great team and we'll make sure that they get your feedback. Thank you, Umega Lettings ...
Nov 02,2017
Nov 02,2017
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Really good property and good agent. Have a good renting experience. Eden and Isla is really friendly and helpful, and help us deal with the problems when we are applying the property and after we move in. And the property is brilliant, quiet and clean. ...
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The fee is reasonable. And the rent fee for me is reasonable.
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Thank you for the brilliant review, David. We're delighted to hear that you're so happy with our service. Enjoy your new home! Umega Lettings ...
Nov 01,2017
Nov 01,2017
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We are tenants and Nikki was super helpful in resolving a couple of urgent maintenance issues for us. She updated us with the contractor details and timescales for each one the same day as our report. This is really excellent service....
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Oct 31,2017
Oct 31,2017
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This was my first time renting a property through Umega and I was very pleased with the process.
They were able to fit me in with a flat viewing on the property in question less than 2 hours after I had first got in contact with ...
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Oct 24,2017
Oct 24,2017
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Umega has looked after my property and let it out on my behalf for coming up to 2 years and are fantastic. The staff that I have communicated with by email and especially the ones face to face have been of great help in explaining and ...
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The fees are a reasonable percentage but overall I'm glad they deal with anything and everything quickly and have a shirt turn around time between tennants.
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Oct 19,2017
Oct 19,2017
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Steve was brilliant in furnishing and managing the work carried out in the property to make it a perfect flat for prospective tenants and for rental yield.
Caitlin was very helpful in sorting the right tenants and keeping me up to date with applications....
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Oct 14,2017
Oct 14,2017
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I've been a fan of Umega Lettings since before I was a tenant as I like their bright brand. I've not been disappointed as a tenant as they live up to their colours with a lovely happy, helpful team.
Would 100% recommend Umega Lettings to friends ...
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Oct 11,2017
Oct 11,2017
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Callum is one of the most ,if not, the most reliable agent i have ever met. Highly responsive, strong client focus and always ready to help. Exceptional service....
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Oct 04,2017
Oct 04,2017
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Having read very positive reviews from happy tenants online, I decided to use Umega Lettings as my agent. Neil came to visit our flat, and was very engaging and helpful. We then met Danielle, who came to photograph the property, and gave us some additional ...
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Very reasonable
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Oct 04,2017
Oct 04,2017
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Eden is extremely helpful, responsive, problem solving oriented and proactive while providing his valuable service for benefit of the property and me as the landlord....
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Oct 03,2017
Oct 03,2017
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I had never worked with an agency before and I had a great experience as a University student. I was helped with the settling in process and Jonathon was prompt to fix everything I asked for as well as answer all my queries. Recommended....
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Sep 28,2017
Sep 28,2017
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Excellent service from Emma and Andy - efficient, friendly and honest. As a landlord, I have been particularly grateful to Umega for shouldering the headaches and stress of dealing with some very tricky tenants. Thank you both....
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Very reasonable and straightforward.
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Sep 28,2017
Sep 28,2017
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Eden have solved all minor and major problems efficiently, and fixed all paperwork without any hassel for me. Where I did not know the answer, she went out of her way to find it elsewhere....
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Fees seems OK
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Sep 28,2017
Sep 28,2017
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Its been a big pleasure to work with Isla and Eden. Both of them helped me a lot to find a property and both of them were very responsive and willing to help with any concerns :)...
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Sep 26,2017
Sep 26,2017
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Caitlin is a wonderful agent. She tries to keep both the owner and tenant happy. She was very polite and understanding. I had to cancel my house booking due to some reasons and she was very positive in responding and refunding my full deposit amount. ...
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0 fees was charged. I say that was AWESOME
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Sep 19,2017
Sep 19,2017
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Callum has always been prompt and courteous in his dealings with us. He has gone beyond the call of duty on more than one occasion. Very pleasant and helpful young man....
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Sep 14,2017
Sep 14,2017
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Umega have been so easy to deal with. Callum has been great - professional, reliable, personable and helpful. They are responsive to questions and issues we have (which haven't been many) and I would recommend them based on our experience of the last 6 months....
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Sep 13,2017
Sep 13,2017
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This was our first experience of letting a property and I'm really glad that we chose Umega. They made the whole process really easy but were never 'pushy'. They quickly found us lovely tenants who are just about to renew their lease. Throughout the whole ...
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Sep 11,2017
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I've been a fan of Umega Lettings since before I was a tenant as I like their bright brand. I've not been disappointed as a tenant as they live up to their colours with a lovely happy, helpful team....
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Sep 07,2017
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Isla and the team have been extremely helpful, attentive and professional since I first registered my property with them in 2016. I feel as though I am in good hands, and have comfort that I can all on Umega to support me in effectively executing my ...
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Fees are fair in relation to rental revenue generated.
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Sep 04,2017
Sep 04,2017
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Very speedy responsive from Andy Whitmey after getting in touch.This was our first step into renting a property and we had good advice on getting prepared ahead of advertising. Helpful and efficient service and throughout the process. Following advice given flat was let unfurnished ...
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Explained clearly upfront and seem fair for the service.
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Aug 31,2017
Aug 31,2017
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I've rented form Umega for the last couple of years, I have found them to be incredibly attentive and very speedy at fixing any issues we had in the properties. It has felt like a breeze renting through Umega, especially compared to other agencies I ...
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Aug 31,2017
Aug 31,2017
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I have always found Emma to be polite and efficient. Most importantly she is communicative and always keeps me advised of relevant issues relating to the tenant....
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Too high. I believe 10% is the norm.
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Aug 31,2017
Aug 31,2017
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Since moving from Edinburgh a couple of years ago I have left my flat in the capable hand of Umega. As a landlord they really put your mind at rest and take care of your property like it's one of their own. A top class ...
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Aug 31,2017
Aug 31,2017
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What a wonderful personal service that we are receiving from the guys at Umega lettings. Any issues get fixed within as couple of days and the guys cant be more helpful. Great value and cant recommend these guys more....
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Aug 30,2017
Aug 30,2017
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I've had a great experience with Umega Lettings. I am a tenant moving out of a flat that Umega have just got involved with and even though I'm not a Umega tenant they've been really considerate with not bothering my when I'm doing my dissertation/...
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Friendly & Adjustable
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Aug 30,2017
Aug 30,2017
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A special thanks to Andy for all his help getting our property ready to market. Our circumstances have changed this year so we won't be letting out the property until next year now but I wanted to say how impressed I was with the service ...
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Andy
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Steve
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Isla
(25)
Nikki Moore
(23)
Simon
Erin
Rebecca
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Neil
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Tara Myburgh
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David
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Maciej
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Caroline
David
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Danielle
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Nasim
Natasha
Rebecca Holden
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Flora Bruce
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Gemma
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Sarah Strachen
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Complaints Procedure
Umega Lettings and Estate Agents aims to deliver an outstanding service to both landlords and tenants and we adhere to high professional standards, acting with integrity at all times. However, if you have a complaint this should be made, in writing to your property manager. If the matter is not brought to a satisfactory conclusion with 5 working days a formal complaint can be made, in writing, to our Head of Office who will investigate the issue and respond within 5 working days. If a customer is still not satisfied they are encouraged to contact either the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and The Property Ombudsman who may investigate the complaint on our customer's behalf.
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