100% sales valuation accuracy
100% sales fee satisfaction
56% lettings valuation accuracy
63% lettings fee satisfaction
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7th Jan 2022
reviewed by 'Adam B'
21st Dec 2021
reviewed by 'laura'
15th Jun 2021
reviewed by 'John'
12th May 2021
reviewed by 'Ayman'
20th Apr 2021
reviewed by 'Richard'
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Saint Andrews Bureau Ltd
18 Mill Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB1 2AD
01223 352170
Performance statistics
| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 100% | 100% | £0 | £0 |
| Lettings | 56% | 63% | £450 | £1,500 |
Review statistics
| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
Areas covered
Services offered
- Sales
- Lettings
- Block Management
- Surveys
- Conveyancing
- Mortgage Advice
- Home Builder
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Jul 06,2022
Jul 06,2022
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Misleading and unprofessional!
I had just started a search and found a property that was suitable , I viewed the property and completed the application . I had been given the impression the landlord had agreed to my application and over 20 emails exchanged. Once I had asked ...
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Jan 07,2022
Jan 07,2022
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Id be wary of these cowboys. We were told that we had secured a property, sent a rental agreement and asked to leave a deposit...only to then be told 48 hours later so that someone else had done!!! If they running with multiple prospective tenants ...
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Dec 21,2021
Dec 21,2021
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very positive experience. The agency has been efficiently and timely helpful in every occasion. The house was in very good condition and the agency sent professionals as soon as something needed to be fixed. Highly recommended!...
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Jun 15,2021
Jun 15,2021
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SAB are a great agency to be a tenant with, excellent service and staff very patient and understanding with me asking stupid questions, always very professional I cannot fault them....
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May 12,2021
May 12,2021
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I regret dealing with them
1- They send me to different property and said the other one is occupied (which was false)
2-They said I did not pass the minimum affordability requirements, even though I passed (attached below)
3- They deiberately ...
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Apr 20,2021
Apr 20,2021
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If you're a tenant, it's worth knowing that SAB are extremely aggressive on rent increases. Since moving in my monthly rent has increased by over £500 which is apparently in line with the market, but I've later realised, stupidly, that actually I'm paying at least £300 - £400 ...
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Feb 24,2021
Feb 24,2021
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After a bad experience with another letting agent, I asked Sab to manage the letting of my flat and haven't regretted it. They are very professional, always quick to answer queries and very efficient. I highly recommend them....
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Aug 08,2020
Aug 08,2020
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Well the managing director one day decided to peek through my windows. At the time my boyfriend had visited me and told him someone is looking through. by the time i decided to confront him he was gone. The next day he knocked on my ...
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Dec 03,2019
Dec 03,2019
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I'm really happy with the service they did. The agents was very friendly too,cool guys . I seriously just can recommend them...
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Aug 08,2019
Aug 08,2019
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Rude mannerless and unfriendly male staff in the lettings department, who because of the high level of demands don’t respect and neglect their potential clients. Every time I’ve been in touch with them, it felt like they are doing me a favour to ...
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Jun 09,2019
Jun 09,2019
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SAB manage several of my properties. I highly recommend them as they have always been excellent in all aspects especially finding suitable tenants. They have always been very professional and the communication is brilliant. All the staff are very friendly and helpful....
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Excellent value for money
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May 31,2019
May 31,2019
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I would definitely rate SAB with their knowledge of the areas I have been interested in . Kane Astin has a wealth of knowledge as the family business has been going for over 50 years and special thanks to Leane Doust for all her help in Hertford . ...
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Excellent . You get what you pay for , not the cheapest but superb value for money
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May 28,2019
May 28,2019
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SAB manage our tenancy efficiently, fairly, and professionally. They are quick to respond to day to day (or larger) issues as they arise and act quickly to achieve resolution. Communications are clear, and we have developed a good working relationship....
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May 28,2019
May 28,2019
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SAB have looked after our portfolio of residential properties for nearly 20 years. SAB provide a full, comprehensive lettings service, from finding and managing tenants, collecting rents, organising repairs and dealing with all legislative issues. Their service has been very good. Issues are dealt with promptly ...
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Their fees are very competitive
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May 28,2019
May 28,2019
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SAB is a great firm. Knowledgable, thorough, organised and polite. Up to speed with myriad of property laws and requirements.
Thank you for your ongoing help and professional management....
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May 24,2019
May 24,2019
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Professional service from a helpful and friendly team. I would recommend to friends and family as everything was organised efficiently and quickly. Thank you...
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Jan 19,2019
Jan 19,2019
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Kane has Provided me with extraordinary service for the past 11 years. His responses to my queries, questions, and concerns have been prompt and most helpful....
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Fees are standard for Estate sector
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Jan 09,2019
Jan 09,2019
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We were tenants with SAB for nearly 6 years. Always received very prompt and professional service. Specially Mr. Kane Astin has been very helpful regarding furniture replacement and removal. Flats were well maintained on a regular basis so didn't have any issues. Will always recommend SAB ...
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Agent fees is alright as compared to other Letting agents.
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Oct 23,2018
Oct 23,2018
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I cannot believe how awful and useless the Longstanton staff were. I was interested in a rental property. I was told they don't do viewings on a Saturday! They ask that you work full time to be able to take a rental property so the ...
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Excessive for so little work
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Oct 23,2018
Oct 23,2018
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Can't or won't do the simplest of maintenance jobs.
Phone them up to report an issue - oh yes Sir we'll get on to that straight away.. nothing ever gets done.
I take that back, after nearly a year of phoning and emailing they managed ...
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Money for nothing..
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Oct 07,2018
Oct 07,2018
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Don't expect your deposit back here - excuses and lies will part you from your cash. They also allowed tradesmen into my rented property without telling me which meant the place was left unsecure and stuff went missing. They ignored my complaints and were flippant ...
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Jul 31,2018
Jul 31,2018
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The service at SAB was appalling. We were promised that we would get to see 6 properties and that we would be updated on whether these properties went off the market and we were told that they would be replaced with other suitable properties. We arrived ...
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Jun 12,2018
Jun 12,2018
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We rented a house through SAB for a few years and had a positive experience throughout. The staff were helpful and friendly. Maintenance issues attended to promptly and no issue with our deposit at the end of the tenancy. Would recommend using them as it ...
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Very reasonable for a quality service and experience.
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Jun 12,2018
Jun 12,2018
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Thanks for the quick efficient sale of our house and also making it a stress free part of the process....
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Apr 24,2018
Apr 24,2018
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The worst estate agent! So avoidant and unhelpful and never listen to requests - if ever any maintenance action is taken it's not even the right thing! Rude staff and expensive fees! Avoid at all costs!...
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Bad! Hope after the effort we've put into the property we're going to get our full deposit back though sincerely doubt it!
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Mar 23,2018
Mar 23,2018
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Mr. Kane Astin and his Team had been taking care of several of my properties in Cambridge for the last 14 years. 2 of my properties were immediately when I first bought them. Always very kind, professional AND thorough in their work. Mr. Astin gave me valuable ...
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Normal charges
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Oct 26,2017
Oct 26,2017
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taken flat for rent, to collect the key, we have been asked to come to the office instead of at the property, even though we clearly mentioned. we cannot drive, so it took an hour taxi drive and an hour back. And there are un ...
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Sep 01,2017
Sep 01,2017
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Worst service provider. In appropriate and very unprofessional approach towards tenants. Give incomplete information. They made us suffer even when we were moving through their agency from one house to another....
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Sep 07, 2017
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Dear client, we always aim to improve our service. Therefore, in order to investigate the issue and make sure it doesn't happen again, could you please provide us with your name and property address so that we will be able to verify the problems notified and reply to you.
You can always contact our office at 01223-352170.
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Aug 22,2017
Aug 22,2017
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Sab took on our flats sercice charge from Cambridge property Management and promised a cheaper service...3 years later its still the same.The comunication and promised returned call backs from Damon are no existent and he is alway on holiday!....also he never turns up ...
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They promise cheaper fee's to get you onboard and dont deliver.
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Mar 07,2017
Mar 07,2017
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Me and my husband were looking for a nice property to move in for a long period. After long search, we finally found a lovely apartment with acceptable price. The first issue was encountered by filling online form, where website was giving information that my ...
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