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1 Star Review
Mar 16,2015
By:
'john'
Mar 16,2015
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: M6
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: M6
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The agreements and contracts do not match with what they are verbally agreed.
There is no sense of responsibility and keeping the time frames agreed.
When questions are raised you are being re-directed to the building maintenance instead of them owning any issues that arise.
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The agreements and contracts do not match with what they are verbally agreed.
There is no sense of responsibility and keeping the time frames agreed.
When questions are raised you are being re-directed to the building maintenance instead of them owning any issues that arise.
There are agents and property managers, apparently those two entities in their company never communicate.
A small sample of the issues follow.
No access fob provided for the apartment while one is listed in the contract.
No parking spot provided while one is listed in the contract.
No meter readings, no key to the apartment.
Currently issues with the property are not dealt with in priority. I would class an open window in a first floor flat a security threat to start with let alone the temperature of the flat being incredibly low.
Avoid no mater how good the dwelling is, you will have issues living in it with them managing it.
All the above tie very well with their fees, ‚£350 for a flat rental.
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“I rented with Martin & Co Manchester Central for 24 months. Their ......”
1 Star Review
Mar 02,2015
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'Manchester'
Mar 02,2015
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1200
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: M3
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1200
Postcode: M3
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I rented with Martin & Co Manchester Central for 24 months. Their initial service (before I gave them the holding deposit) was excellent and very friendly. After that, I have very few positive comments.
Our property was entered several times without permission or without the contractual 24 hours ...
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“To say that the employees in the Manchester office of ......”
1 Star Review
Jan 20,2015
By:
'Honest'
Jan 20,2015
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: M15
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Postcode: M15
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To say that the employees in the Manchester office of Martin & Co are a bunch of incompetent people is a massive understatement. In fact, I'm pretty sure that having three or fewer brain cells is a requirement to work for this company.
When Matt first ...
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“Very pleased with the service from Martin & Co. They were ......”
5 Star Review
Nov 23,2014
By:
'Liz'
Nov 23,2014
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £750
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: M2
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Rent PCM: £750
Postcode: M2
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Very pleased with the service from Martin & Co. They were thorough, knew the market exactly and kept me fully informed. They had a good tenant for my property very quickly and coordinated the changeover perfectly. I really feel that they looked after both tenant and ...
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“Brilliant!! I have sold my apartment through Martin & Co and ......”
5 Star Review
Nov 22,2014
By:
'david'
Nov 22,2014
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £149950
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: M5
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Sold price: £149950
Postcode: M5
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Brilliant!! I have sold my apartment through Martin & Co and was pleasantly surprised. Offering such competitive rates in what I see as a strong market in Manchester. David was in charge of the sale of my property and offered feedback regularly which was very re-assuring ...
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“Tenant found very quickly, good service, professional, polite, helpful, a ......”
4 Star Review
Nov 14,2014
By:
'Simon'
Nov 14,2014
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £695
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: M15
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Rent PCM: £695
Postcode: M15
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Tenant found very quickly, good service, professional, polite, helpful, a slight admin error on costing but rectified very quickly, thanks....
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“shocking, terrible, rude, incompetant, disrespectful. use all of those words ......”
1 Star Review
Aug 20,2014
By:
'ti'
Aug 20,2014
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £700
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: M5
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Rent PCM: £700
Postcode: M5
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shocking, terrible, rude, incompetant, disrespectful. use all of those words to describe these guys.
the inventory was made up. items on there that were not in the flat. Or just straight lies about the condition of items. we could not eat at our dinner table ...
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“Horrible service. Can't be worse. Very rude staff members. Change ......”
1 Star Review
Jun 30,2014
By:
'Omer'
Jun 30,2014
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £650
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: M16
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Rent PCM: £650
Postcode: M16
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Horrible service. Can't be worse. Very rude staff members. Change their terms without letting u know. Intentionally fabricate inventory to get ur deposit. If u want to live trouble free life, AVOID....
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“Well, this company is amazing and their agents are friendly ......”
4 Star Review
Jun 17,2014
By:
'BShamsah'
Jun 17,2014
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode:
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Well, this company is amazing and their agents are friendly and lovely they are never late in replying my emails and the property is absolutely clean and wonderful and I truly recommend it ....
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“I have never in my life had the unfortunate to ......”
1 Star Review
Apr 05,2014
By:
'Exasperated'
Apr 05,2014
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: M4
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Postcode: M4
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I have never in my life had the unfortunate to deal with a more incompetent company. I have literally nothing positive to say about my 18 months as a tenant or Martin and Co. Manchester Central. I would not usually waste my time writing a review ...
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“We secured a flat in a new development and found ......”
4 Star Review
Mar 07,2014
By:
'Ant'
Mar 07,2014
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: M4
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Postcode: M4
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We secured a flat in a new development and found both the letting agent and office staff friendly and helpful. The move in date went according to plan but the paperwork was very thorough which took time to complete. The flat was great and we ...
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“I have just vacated the property , I am sad to ......”
4 Star Review
Mar 07,2014
By:
'hannahthom'
Mar 07,2014
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: M4
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Postcode: M4
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I have just vacated the property , I am sad to be leaving as I really did love my flat . As agents they were fine , they helped with a couple of issues with people parking in my allocated space which was great so I didn't have ...
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“Indifferent. All they care about is your money. Have been ......”
1 Star Review
Jan 29,2014
By:
'Dr'
Jan 29,2014
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: M16
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Postcode: M16
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Indifferent. All they care about is your money. Have been begging for simple stuff. If you care about yourself and family, AVOID....
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“I've been renting for over 10 years so have come across ......”
2 Star Review
Dec 13,2013
By:
'banana'
Dec 13,2013
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: M4
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Postcode: M4
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I've been renting for over 10 years so have come across some great and some crap letting agents in my time. I'd describe Martin + Co as "semi-crap".
Pros:
* The guy who showed me round the flat was great
* Relatively speedy and efficient when it came to ...
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“a lot of hidden charges at every corner. paid over 800 ......”
1 Star Review
Oct 03,2013
By:
'anonymous'
Oct 03,2013
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: M14
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Postcode: M14
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a lot of hidden charges at every corner. paid over 800 before even moved in. altho they were friendly, paper work took time....
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“Similar to the review below, I WISH I had looked ......”
1 Star Review
Sep 04,2013
By:
'Aimee'
Sep 04,2013
Services: Lettings (Prospective customer)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: M5
Lettings (Prospective customer)
Postcode: M5
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Similar to the review below, I WISH I had looked at this site before getting involved. Horrible individuals, with no regard for the customer at all. I was left in tears a few times as well because of the lack of communication, transparent practice and ...
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Just communicated AT ALL, and followed regulations stated in their own terms of business.
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“I rented with Martin & Co Manchester from 2010-2011. Things started ......”
2 Star Review
Feb 20,2013
By:
'asithappened'
Feb 20,2013
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: M50
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Postcode: M50
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I rented with Martin & Co Manchester from 2010-2011. Things started badly as initially they didn't even turn up for my viewing even though they'd confirmed and I'd travelled 40 miles for it! I called the office and the manager/owner came out himself and showed us ...
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The agency should have lower fees and not charge for things such as extending ones contract, this is possible as other agencies operate this way. It would also help if the agency contacted Landlords quicker and sought their response when an issue arises. Furthermore, staff working here could have more knowledge about the properties they are letting and ensure they have spare keys if needed so they don't always need the tenant present when conducting new viewings.
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“After viewing the property I decided to take it and ......”
1 Star Review
Sep 18,2012
By:
'AJ'
Sep 18,2012
Services: Lettings (Prospective customer)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode:
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Postcode:
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After viewing the property I decided to take it and was told that I have to pay agency fees and then they will send me the paperwork which I will have to sign and return. I paid the agency fees and the agent sent me ...
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“I am not usually one for writing reviews although Martin & ......”
1 Star Review
Aug 02,2012
By:
'jaynes'
Aug 02,2012
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode:
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Postcode:
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I am not usually one for writing reviews although Martin & Co on Liverpool road have been so terrible that i feel others should know NEVER to rent with this company!
Initially when we were looking they couldn't do enough to help but when they got ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
1. Been reasonable
2. Been helpful
3. Resolved any query or problem with the Apt within the tennancy or within a reasonalble time frame ie for the leak a day - not 2 weeks
4. Been competent in their procedures when passing details on to third parites
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“Where to begin with this make shift estate agents.We ......”
1 Star Review
Jul 10,2012
By:
'HadEnough'
Jul 10,2012
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode:
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Postcode:
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Where to begin with this make shift estate agents.
We started looking for properties somewhat cheaper than the £1050 per month rent we were currently paying. We decided our budget would be around £750 and started looking for places.
We arranged a viewing with Martin & Co for ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Nothing - the staff at this office are incompetent of providing anything other than ridiculous customer service.
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“I booked to view a property with this letting agent. ......”
1 Star Review
Jun 13,2012
By:
'KH'
Jun 13,2012
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode:
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Postcode:
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I booked to view a property with this letting agent. They were disappointing from the off as i was contacted 20 minutes prior to my viewing saying the viewing had been cancelled. After saying they would be in touch to arrange another viewing, but failing to ...
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“I was provided with an excellent service when I rented ......”
5 Star Review
May 03,2012
By:
'Jenkins'
May 03,2012
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
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I was provided with an excellent service when I rented through Martin & co, no issues what so ever. Polite, friendly not like most agents who just want money.
I would use them again if I moved back to Manchester, highly recommended....
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“Useless, yet I suppose that can be said for most ......”
1 Star Review
Oct 06,2011
By:
'Mr'
Oct 06,2011
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode:
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Postcode:
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Useless, yet I suppose that can be said for most Estate Agents. Prepare to lose a lot of time and money....
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Do some work for their money.
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“Absolutely awful!!! We stayed in the property for a year ......”
1 Star Review
Sep 26,2011
By:
'shaun'
Sep 26,2011
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode:
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Absolutely awful!!! We stayed in the property for a year and experienced multiple problems, including a persistent damp problem throughout the property, our boiler suffering a complete malfunction on three separate occasions and many other, albeit slightly less serious issues. Each time we contacted the ...
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The agent was unfriendly, unhelpful and unprofessional, showing a complete lack of care or attention towards their job, their tenants and the landlords they work on behalf of. In my opinion they should be closed for good, there are plenty of decent letting agents in Manchester and no place whatsoever for one as bad as Martin and Co.
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