Lindsays
Edinburgh, EH3
4.8/5, 93 reviews
96% recommended
0% sales valuation accuracy
100% sales fee satisfaction
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Lindsays
Caledonian Exchange, 19a Canning Street
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
EH3
0131 229 1212

Performance statistics
Services Valuation Accuracy Fees Satisfaction Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales % 100% £300,000 £300,000
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
33 0 42 3 0 0 7 0 7 1
Areas covered
Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
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“I am a new landlord and very new to the ......”

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Aug 02,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Rosalie'
Aug 02,2017
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I am a new landlord and very new to the process but Kate Podles was excellent in talking through the process.£ The photographs of my property for advertising were good and the property presented very well, so much so that we found suitable tenants very ...
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“Our beginning experience of renting with Hadden Ranking was positive. ......”

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Jul 12,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'louise'
Jul 12,2017
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Our beginning experience of renting with Hadden Ranking was positive. We got a prompt viewing, lovely gentlemen showed us around the flat and the process of applying and securing the flat was very prompt and efficient. When issues arose when living in the property our ...
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BAD
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By: Geraldine Jeffrey
Jul 12, 2017
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We are sorry your final experience with Hadden Rankin was not to your satisfaction, however we must point out that all tenants are given clear guidelines on cleaning when handing a property back. As you had 2 dogs in the property we have to ensure the carpets are professionally cleaned for any tenants moving in with allergies, this can be a very serious health issue for some people. There was no evidence of this, if you had produced receipts then we would have accepted you had had them done an ...

“We rented with Hadden Rankin for several years and could ......”

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Jul 02,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Grainne'
Jul 02,2017
1 people found
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We rented with Hadden Rankin for several years and could not fault them as letting agents. Whenever there was an issue with the flat they were very prompt to fix it. Alan Shanks in particular was extremely helpful and supportive throughout our time there, and ...
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“She has been always a GO TO person for any ......”

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Jun 22,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Avi'
Jun 22,2017
1 people found
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She has been always a GO TO person for any issues which I have in my property. She is sweet, understandable, and quick for a resolution. Willing to listen and express a point of view. It has been pleasure so far by getting all the ...
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good
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“Bianca is an extremely helpful member of the team and ......”

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Jun 07,2017
Minithumbup
Bianca
By: 'GCD'
Jun 07,2017
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Bianca is an extremely helpful member of the team and is always on hand to help if there are ever any issues....
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Great
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“I was happy with Hadden Rankin's service as letting agents ......”

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May 22,2017
Minithumbup
Kate
By: 'Jacqueline'
May 22,2017
2 people found
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I was happy with Hadden Rankin's service as letting agents for my first property in Edinburgh, so I asked Kate and the team to help with my second - from commenting on the letting potential of flats I was interested in, advising on what upgrades ...
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Competitive with the market generally
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“Delighted with the service I received from Hadden Rankin over ......”

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May 10,2017
Minithumbup
Kate
By: 'Delia'
May 10,2017
2 people found
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Delighted with the service I received from Hadden Rankin over the years, wouldn't consider using another agency. Kate has been particularly helpful with facilitating the purchase of our fourth property. Great team- fabulous service!...
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“Really great team at the Howe Street office, always polite ......”

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May 07,2017
Minithumbup
Kate
By: 'Robbie'
May 07,2017
1 people found
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Really great team at the Howe Street office, always polite and assertive when dealing with any problems that arose throughout my tenancy. All of the staff are very friendly and helpful and a pleasure to deal with. Would highly recommend...
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Good
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“I have worked with Hadden Rankin for a few years. ......”

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Apr 28,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Steve'
Apr 28,2017
1 people found
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I have worked with Hadden Rankin for a few years. I have found all the staff in the office to be very friendly, professional and a real willingness to help where they can. Their approach gives an impression that they really care and want what's ...
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“It's the first time I have dealt with HR but ......”

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Apr 28,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'TrevorJVR'
Apr 28,2017
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It's the first time I have dealt with HR but only have good things to say. Alan has been very helpful and professional when it came to any issues that needed resolved. A good agent does not find problem with your request but instead takes ...
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“I have been letting a property through Hadden Rankin for ......”

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Apr 21,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Anna'
Apr 21,2017
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I have been letting a property through Hadden Rankin for the last two and a half years and they are excellent to deal with. Alan Shanks is very friendly, approachable and a great letting agent. Emma Beattie is also a pleasure to deal with. Very ...
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By: Emma Beattie
Apr 25, 2017
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Many thanks for your review, we really appreciate it. ...

“My family and I have just relocated back to UK ......”

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Apr 06,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Gill'
Apr 06,2017
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My family and I have just relocated back to UK after having lived overseas for many years. It was difficult to arrange a rental from overseas but luckily my sister lives in close proximity to the areas that we wanted to rent in and she ...
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I have nothing to compare the fees of HR with but they seem reasonable.
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By: Geraldine Jeffrey
Apr 07, 2017
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“As tenants we look for a very professional service from ......”

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Mar 31,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Johnny'
Mar 31,2017
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As tenants we look for a very professional service from our agents. What can we say about Hadden Rankin. In Alan Shanks we found not only professionalism but a very friendly and approachable person. Alan looks after the landlords interest as the owner but equally ...
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“Without doubt having Hadden Rankin looking after my properties was ......”

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Mar 30,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Overseas'
Mar 30,2017
0 people found
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Without doubt having Hadden Rankin looking after my properties was the best decision I have made since becoming a landlord in Edinburgh. I have had experience with insurance claims and in my view Alan Shanks dedication to looking after his clients was the only reason ...
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As HR have ensured my properties remain at a good standard and strive to keep the rental at current market levels I feel that their fees are good value.
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“I have been dealing with Hadden Rankin for several years. ......”

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Mar 30,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'John'
Mar 30,2017
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I have been dealing with Hadden Rankin for several years. They have always been fair to me. Alan has continued the theme, he has informed me appropriately and acted on my instructions. All good really....
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Fees are reasonable. Remember in this life you pay for what you get and therefore, by extension, get what you pay for.
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“Hadden Rankin, and Geraldine in particular, were fantastic to deal ......”

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Mar 29,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'James'
Mar 29,2017
1 people found
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Hadden Rankin, and Geraldine in particular, were fantastic to deal with throughout my time in Edinburgh. Geraldine made the process of commencing the tenancy very easy, was always on hand to provide advice and was an extremely reliable point of contact. I would highly recommend ...
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“Emma and Geraldine were great to work with and very ......”

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Mar 28,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Max'
Mar 28,2017
1 people found
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Emma and Geraldine were great to work with and very helpful in arranging a tenancy for me and my wife. Emma was able to arrange a more convenient move in date that saved a lot of hassle. Geraldine was very helpful in helping my wife ...
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By: Geraldine Jeffrey
Mar 28, 2017
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“I have used the services of Hadden Rankin to manage ......”

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Mar 27,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Miranda'
Mar 27,2017
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I have used the services of Hadden Rankin to manage and rent my property for five or six years now. They are generally quite efficient and responsive . Recently I have dealt with Alan Shanks and he has done an excellent job finding good tenants and ...
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I think the fees are fair.
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“We find Alan to be very proactive. Regular reports on ......”

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Mar 27,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Michael'
Mar 27,2017
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We find Alan to be very proactive. Regular reports on inspections to our properties are always welcome.Quotations for repairs/renewals could be scrutinized better before being issued for approval. We have every confidence in Alan, and Hadden Rankin in general, looking after our properties ...
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Agents fees are about right.One feels one is getting a good service for a just fee.
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“I have just begun renting my first flat and, so ......”

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Mar 27,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'N-Kerr'
Mar 27,2017
1 people found
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I have just begun renting my first flat and, so far, Emma has been great. She has answered all questions and assured any doubts that I have had about renting. She is very quick to respond to any queries that I have had (especially as ...
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“Alan has been managing my property at Roseneath Terrace for ......”

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Mar 27,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Edith'
Mar 27,2017
0 people found
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Alan has been managing my property at Roseneath Terrace for a few years now. I have had no problems ever. Alan communicates well and in a timely manner. His emails are professional and to the point. There are no doubts or misunderstandings when communicating with ...
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Good
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“We are very happy with Alan. Whenever we have had ......”

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Mar 27,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Veronica'
Mar 27,2017
0 people found
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We are very happy with Alan. Whenever we have had a problem he has been involved to the maximum and he has solved the situations in a very fast and effective way. He is very close and pleasant and always willing to help. Thank you ...
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“We just started renting a Hadden Rankin property and have ......”

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Mar 24,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'RachelM'
Mar 24,2017
1 people found
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We just started renting a Hadden Rankin property and have been quite pleased with our service. Geraldine has been very helpful and quick to take care of any issues. We either have a reply right away or within the next 24 hours whenever we have contacted ...
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“Hadden Rankin have been managing our flat since 1997. They have ......”

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Mar 24,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'J'
Mar 24,2017
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Hadden Rankin have been managing our flat since 1997. They have always been businesslike, timely and efficient. We are very satisfied with the service they provide. Currently, Alan has had the baton and has been excellent to deal with. We'd recommend them....
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Their fees are reasonable.
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“HiAlan has been helping with our property rental for a ......”

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Mar 23,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'KE'
Mar 23,2017
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Hi Alan has been helping with our property rental for a number of years now , he is always available for any queries and takes a balanced view when dealing with any issues to ensure that the owner and tenant's get the best advice and outcome. ...
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Average
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“We have rented our flat through Alan for the last ......”

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Mar 23,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Manos'
Mar 23,2017
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We have rented our flat through Alan for the last three years and are very happy with the service provided. Enquiries have always been dealt with in a timely fashion and any problems with the flat were sorted as a matter of urgency. Alan has ...
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“Hadden Rankin have managed my flat for over 20 years. Alan ......”

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Mar 23,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'James'
Mar 23,2017
1 people found
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Hadden Rankin have managed my flat for over 20 years. Alan Shanks provides quick efficient answers, and (more importantly) reminders, and warnings of upcoming dates (tenant changes, work needed, etc...). I rest soundly knowing it's all taken care of. Rarely (if ever?) have I needed to ...
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I'm happy with the service, so I haven't checked for years - I think it's 12% of rental income. This is market average for Edinburgh, I believe.
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“Alan Shanks has supported me in looking after my rented ......”

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Mar 23,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Property'
Mar 23,2017
0 people found
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Alan Shanks has supported me in looking after my rented property for several years now, and I have always had excellent service. He has helped me manage day to day maintenance matters, including liaising with other property owners in the stair. He provided valuable advice ...
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“Alan is a great agent to rent with. I have ......”

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Mar 23,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Shama'
Mar 23,2017
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Alan is a great agent to rent with. I have rented my property with H&R for the last 15 years and I have had no issues. Recently Alan has suggested improvements to our property which has helped to increase our rental income. They have a ...
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Agents fees are very good for the service I get. The property is well maintained and the tenants have been happy long term. They survey and suggest improvements for the property which has increased its value. As I have a very busy life, I can trust Alan to look after the property for me.
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“In a very competitive rental market like we have in ......”

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Mar 23,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Ant'
Mar 23,2017
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In a very competitive rental market like we have in Edinburgh you want to ensure you have professional, straight forward and accurate people overlooking your property. You also want a responsive feedback when you have a query as a tenant. Thats exactly what Hadden Rankin ...
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