100% lettings valuation accuracy
92% lettings fee satisfaction
Blackcords is an independent, family run business with a friendly manner and an in depth knowledge of the local area. Founded in 2006, Blackcords have grown considerably in the last 5 years with a strong client base in the whole of North London area, and have acquired a strong management portfolio which ...
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Blackcords is an independent, family run business with a friendly manner and an in depth knowledge of the local area. Founded in 2006, Blackcords have grown considerably in the last 5 years with a strong client base in the whole of North London area, and have acquired a strong management portfolio which we run on a day to day basis for our landlords.
Our staff are always on hand to help and we can also provide viewings out of hours as we know that it is important that a lot of applicants will need to view properties after the end of the working day.
At Blackcords every single client is dealt with in the same manner with a tailor made service to suit all needs. Our main areas of business are in residential lettings and sales as well as commercial sales in Islington and surrounding areas.
Our staff are always on hand to help and we can also provide viewings out of hours as we know that it is important that a lot of applicants will need to view properties after the end of the working day.
At Blackcords every single client is dealt with in the same manner with a tailor made service to suit all needs. Our main areas of business are in residential lettings and sales as well as commercial sales in Islington and surrounding areas.
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4th Dec 2020
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21st Aug 2020
reviewed by 'Wahida'
25th Jun 2017
reviewed by 'Petra'
3rd May 2017
reviewed by 'Marcin'
14th Feb 2017
reviewed by 'Lilybet'
Performance Statistics
| Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lettings | 100% | 92% | £360 | £1,885 |
Review statistics
| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Areas covered
- N1
- E1
- N2
- E2
- N4
- EC1
- N5
- N6
- N7
- N8
- NW1
- W1
- W2
Address
198 New North Road
Islington,London
Greater London
N1 7BJ
0207 359 3670
Opening Hours
Services offered
- Sales
- Lettings
- Block Management
- Surveys
- Conveyancing
- Mortgage Advice
- Home Builder
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Dec 04,2020
Dec 04,2020
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Very bad agency. They have rented house to me (Landlord is related to the agency owner - Costa). They suppose to buy furniture to the house, fridges , washing machine etc, paint it initially and maintain the house. I had to buy all furniture for 5 rooms. ...
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Dec 07, 2020
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Hello Seweryn and thanks for your review. I find it strange that you say I have somehow made threats against you since I haven't spoken to you for the last 10 years. Additionally if your requests at the beginning of the tenancy were not satisfied then you should have informed us which you have not. Additionally according to the owner you were subletting the property without consent. ...
Aug 21,2020
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I rent my last year flat with Blackcords Estates they were very helpful. Thank you Riki and Costa.
definitely recommend them....
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Jun 25,2017
Jun 25,2017
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Thanks Costa, it has been easy to work with you. He was very professional and attentive to our queries which he passed on to the landlord and vice-versa. I am also pleased with the speed and efficiency of the service. As a foreigner, the process ...
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Fair and reasonable.
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May 03,2017
May 03,2017
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Very dissapointed!! Been verbaly abused from agent calling me an idiot and been told to f*** o** ! (proof on my text messages) only reason was we were running 15 min late!! Very unproffesional!...
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Jun 22, 2017
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Dear Marcin I'm sorry to hear that you had a negative experience with our agency.
I am aware of your case and you booked a viewing twice for the same property and were running late in excess of 45 minutes while por agent and landlord were waiting for you on 2 separate occasions. Please send me proof of the messages that you say you have. Thanks. Costa ...
Feb 14,2017
Feb 14,2017
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Thank you so much to everyone, especially Costa, at Blackcords Estates who helped me to rent the perfect liitle London flat. This was my first time renting and Costa was extremely patient and went through each step of the process with me.
Thank you so ...
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I don't know!
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Jan 19,2016
Jan 19,2016
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Raluca was very professional throughout different stages of letting process. Her help was especially appreciated since this was my first time finding a flat in London.
She always answered my questions and she went beyond her line of duty to fulfill all of my asks!
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Sep 28,2015
Sep 28,2015
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Really good service- Raluca was very dilligent and careful. She answered all our questions fully and when she couldn't herself help she found someone who could. We felt that we were in a very safe, effiicient pair of hands....
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Sep 21,2015
Sep 21,2015
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I have never heard of Blackcords before but they were very good and easy to deal with.
My agent Raluca - was very responsive and was always a calming presence. I was very stressed and disillusioned after dealing with so many agents before who did ...
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Fair and competitive for London.
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Aug 31,2015
Aug 31,2015
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Costa and him team are very professional and extremely thorough in finding the right tenant/s that suit the landlords requirements.
Costa works with integrity and is an honest agent, which is more than I can say for many others that I have worked with ...
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Jun 21,2015
Jun 21,2015
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Costa was brilliant from start to finish, he was honest informative and extreamly helpful every step of the way. He kept me up to date on a regular basis and helped to get the sale through in only 2 months. I would certainly recommend him to ...
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Jun 04,2015
Jun 04,2015
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Hi,
I had the chance to deal with Raluca Tabacaru from Blackcords agency while I was looking for a new property to rent.
Raluca is a real expert on what she does. She knows her market and the area she works in very well, but ...
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Dec 18,2014
Dec 18,2014
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Dealing with Blackcords, Costa and Raluca, has been an absolute pleasure. I was renting a flat through Blackcords for more than two years and got to experience excellent and swift service throughout my tenancy. Costa has also proven how to deal with tenants in a ...
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Oct 17,2014
Oct 17,2014
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Black Cords introduces us to the property we are currently renting. They dealt with all the adminstratibe details efficiently and we are happy with their service....
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Jun 13,2014
Jun 13,2014
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During the search of my new flat, the agent provided all information needed to evaluate the right price of the flat. She explained all steps to obtain at the end the keys.
Each time, I needed they support the agent was present (only few hours ...
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Mar 06,2014
Mar 06,2014
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I found Blackcords extremely helpful and diligent, I would certainly recommend them. My purchase hit a number of snags due to finance and solicitor problems, Costa from Blackcords guided me through all of them without complaint, to a successful result....
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Mar 04,2014
Mar 04,2014
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I rented with the usual big agencies in the past and Blackcords is definitely the fastest one and with no hidden cost. Raluca was very professional and friendly, it was a pleasure to deal with her. Overall a good experience....
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Feb 27,2014
Feb 27,2014
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I ve been using blackcords to rent my properties since the last few years.
Strongly recommend it, very professional and always trying to match the right tenants for the right property. I had no problems with this estate always on time for viewings and paper ...
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Feb 18,2014
Feb 18,2014
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I had a great experience with Blackcords who helped me find a nice flat and even recommended a local cleaner to me. Would recommend them without hesitation....
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Jan 09,2014
Jan 09,2014
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I found Costas and the team very professional and also very personal to deal with. They provided honest and thorough advise with regards the rental evaluation and the time taken to rent the property was very quick indeed. Would definitely recommend and use again....
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Dec 29,2013
Dec 29,2013
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l have found all the staff at Blackcords very helpful . l believe that Costa has a good working knowledge
of the area where their offices are he is often more realistic about achievable rental value and prices than some other agents. The staff were always ...
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Dec 27,2013
Dec 27,2013
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Costa has been very helpful and efficient.
I was very happy with the service he provided, fast to answer any question i might have....
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Dec 23,2013
Dec 23,2013
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This Agency has consistently found me tenants for these two properties. They have also provided help and assistance when we have encountered difficulties with workmen/rent arrears etc. I have found this very useful as I am now effectively an absentee Landlord as I live ...
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Dec 20,2013
Dec 20,2013
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Good local Agent for N1 area. I looked at a few of the usual big names but preferred these guys.
Fast letting service and decent tradesmen when needed....
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Dec 20,2013
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Very quick to find tenants and to sort problems when they arise. Well mannered and friendly staff. On one occasion was slow in making payments and sub contracted work overpriced. this however was sorted. Overall a good experience....
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Dec 19,2013
Dec 19,2013
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Raluca was extremely professional, worked hard to find the right tenant for our property, did not waste our time and was a pleasure to deal with....
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Dec 19,2013
Dec 19,2013
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I've been letting my flat with Blackcord's for several years now, the service is outstanding in the sense that you really feel safe for being dealing with people who treats you as a person rather than a number to make targets and whatnot. I had ...
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Dec 19,2013
Dec 19,2013
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Excellent estate agents, a well run, friendly transparent company.
Highly recommended and i would deffinately use again for sales and lettings....
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Dec 19,2013
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excellent letting and management service.
very professional and courteous and transparent in everything they do.
I would recommend them highly!!...
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Dec 18,2013
Dec 18,2013
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Very good communication, honest and straightforward; prepared to go the extra mile to get things done properly, would definitely reccomend...
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Dec 17,2013
Dec 17,2013
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Blackcords are extremely knowledgeable and efficient. Blackords maintain a very good relationship with their landlords and treat both parties involed during the lettings process in a very respectful, fair and timely manner.
Blackords provide an excellent support service, advice and guidance to Landlords, they are ...
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Complaints Procedure
As a firm licensed by the National Approved Letting Scheme, Blackcords Property Consultants Ltd aims to provide the highest standards of service to all landlords and tenants, but to ensure that your interests are safeguarded, we offer the following:
If you believe you have a grievance, please write in the first instance to Miss Raluca Tabacaru (Lettings Manager) at the address below: Blackcords Estates, 198, New North Road, London, N1 7BJ.
The grievance will be acknowledged within 3 working days 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.
If you remain dissatisfied with the result of the internal investigation, please contact Mr Constantinos Mavrokordatos (Managing Director) who will review the complaint.
Following the conclusion of our in-house review we will write to you with a final written statement.
If you are dissatisfied with the conclusion of the in-house review of the complaint, you can refer the matter to the The Property Ombudsman, Milford House, 43 – 45 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2BP.
Last updated at 10:09 AM 06/03/2014 by Raluca Tabacaru
If you believe you have a grievance, please write in the first instance to Miss Raluca Tabacaru (Lettings Manager) at the address below: Blackcords Estates, 198, New North Road, London, N1 7BJ.
The grievance will be acknowledged within 3 working days 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.
If you remain dissatisfied with the result of the internal investigation, please contact Mr Constantinos Mavrokordatos (Managing Director) who will review the complaint.
Following the conclusion of our in-house review we will write to you with a final written statement.
If you are dissatisfied with the conclusion of the in-house review of the complaint, you can refer the matter to the The Property Ombudsman, Milford House, 43 – 45 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2BP.
