White & Sons
2.9/5, 33 reviews
48% recommended
75% sales valuation accuracy
80% sales fee satisfaction
50% lettings valuation accuracy
53% lettings fee satisfaction
White & Sons is proud to be regarded as one of Surrey's leading Estate Agents. As a private partnership, it has experts for virtually all property sectors, providing clients with the highest level of expertise and service. Whether you are buying, selling, renting or need advice on planning, management or agricultural ... show more White & Sons is proud to be regarded as one of Surrey's leading Estate Agents. As a private partnership, it has experts for virtually all property sectors, providing clients with the highest level of expertise and service. Whether you are buying, selling, renting or need advice on planning, management or agricultural property, White & Sons has teams, which you can consult with confidence.

Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 75% 80% £185,000 £470,000
Lettings 50% 53% £700 £3,000
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From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
1 1 9 8 4 1 0 1 2 6
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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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“professional knowledge in property management......”

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Nov 08,2023
Minithumbup
Jamie
By: 'Peter Yuen'
Nov 08,2023
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professional knowledge in property management After the handover of our building from the builder, Jamie is responsible for taking care of it. He can provide detailed advice in a reasonable timeframe. While he may not be able to control every situation, his excellent communication skills ...
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By: Jennie Fundell
Nov 09, 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. Really pleased to hear that our Block team are delivering excellent communication. We very much look forward to working with you, the Directors and other Leaseholders for many years to come. ...

“White and Sons are appalling! avoid...”

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Feb 15,2023
Minithumbdown
Jamie
By: 'I Brunsdon'
Feb 15,2023
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White and Sons are appalling to deal with and we have been better off as a group of residents dealing with matters ourselves for any maintenance work that requires doing so much. They charge extortionate fees for very little work and are exploitative in nature. ...
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“The Property Management team are hopeless; we......”

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Oct 13,2021
Minithumbdown
By: 'JACQUELINE'
Oct 13,2021
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The Property Management team are hopeless; we had water pouring through light fittings from the flat above and they couldn't manage to send an electrician to make it safe. Weeks later and I have yet to receive compensation from the owner fo the flat above. ...
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By: Jennie Fundell
Oct 14, 2021
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We are fully aware of your unfortunate situation and have attempted to resolve matters with our trusted trade professionals. Unfortunately, this issue is exacerbated as we do not manage your shop, nor the building. As explained, we are unable to provide you with the Landlord’s details as this would be in breach of GDPR, although we are happy to pass on any correspondence from you. We understand you have been in contact with our Senior Partner and every effort will be made to facilitate ...

“Endless thanks to the white&sons Dorking team......”

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Jul 21,2021
Minithumbup
Emma
By: 'sukriye'
Jul 21,2021
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Endless thanks to the white&sons Dorking team, who literally reflected their experience in their work during my home rental process. They didn't leave any of my questions unanswered. In all communication channels, they have shown that they are different from other institutions with their ...
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By: Jennie
Aug 02, 2021
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Thank you very much for your extremely kind words. We are so pleased that Sarah & Emma were able to help you. ...

“I telephoned this company to ascertain if the......”

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Mar 05,2021
Minithumbdown
By: 'Dee Cowan'
Mar 05,2021
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I telephoned this company to ascertain if they could carry out a valuation on a property l wanted to purchase. They told me that their Reigate office would be able to help and said they would pass on my telephone number. A week later, l ...
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By: Jennie Fundell
Mar 22, 2021
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We are obviously disappointed to read your comments and would like to take this opportunity to once again apologise for the miscommunication between our Dorking and Reigate offices. We misunderstood your initial requirements, but once made clear, we did explain that we couldn’t help with your request and offered an alternative option. We hope you managed to find a suitable solution and that your purchase has proceeded well. Really sorry we were unable to help you. ...

“Very bad communication skills...”

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Jan 21,2021
Minithumbdown
By: 'VH'
Jan 21,2021
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Sadly the communication skills at White & Sons in Horley need urgent training. Even though we repeatedly requested they phone us with a viewing appointment to our empty property and phone the resident Manager at the complex this all fell on deaf ears. Even when I ...
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By: Jennie Fundell
Jan 21, 2021
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Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are obviously disappointed, and a little surprised, by the comments left. Could we ask you to contact the office at your earliest convenience, as we would really like to discuss some of the feedback given in detail. We were of the understanding that your transaction completed smoothly and you were kept fully up to speed during the process, therefore, we would like the opportunity to investigate this further if that wasn’t the case. ...

“Avoid. Terrible Property Management company j......”

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Aug 20,2020
Minithumbdown
By: 'Rachel'
Aug 20,2020
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Avoid. Terrible Property Management company just forward emails to Directors, don’t visit site or even get to know the area they are managing. Even allow directors to over rule budgets. How unprofessional. Don’t seem to have a clue and are rude to residents....
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By: Jennie Fundell
Sep 24, 2020
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Obviously disappointed to read your review and complaints of this nature, whilst extremely rare, we take very seriously. As you are aware our client, for the development where you live, is the Residents Management Company (RMC). We act on the instructions of the Directors of the RMC, who agree the budget & make decisions, on behalf of all residents. The Directors (your neighbours) are extremely happy with the services levels and advice we have provided. Our experienced team are manag ...

“Unbelievably unprofessional....”

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Jun 16,2020
Minithumbdown
By: 'Susan'
Jun 16,2020
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Unbelievably unprofessional. Tried to make a rental offer on a house that I know well and was told I had to view the property first, fair enough. Then I was told all offers would be submitted to the owner and considered, after viewing. Calling back ...
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“Dont keep you informed about very important d......”

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Mar 29,2020
Minithumbdown
By: 'Anonymous'
Mar 29,2020
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Dont keep you informed about very important decisions, underhanded and not one to trust at all, take your well earned money to a professional agent. You have been warned!...
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“The worst estate agents we have ever come across!...”

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Nov 18,2019
Minithumbdown
By: 'Beth'
Nov 18,2019
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AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!!! They are very very rude and their so called estate agents are clueless! For landlords definitely avoid as their fees are EXTORTIONATE!! And they dont manage their properties properly. We reported windows we couldn't open months ago and they never sorted ...
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“Excellent service...”

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Feb 11,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Mrs'
Feb 11,2019
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Thank you to Phil who was extremely professional and informative regarding my recent sale. Kept me up to date throughout, was considerate of the circumstances, friendly and approachable. Maddie and Tom picked up whenever Phil not about and kept me up to date. A stressful ...
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A necessary evil but fair enough!
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“Fantastic effort made to sell our hard to shift niche ......”

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Jul 11,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Gwen'
Jul 11,2017
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Fantastic effort made to sell our hard to shift niche property. delighted that they never gave up and found us the perfect buyer. Very impressed with Keith, Darren, Jenny and Loraine who were so very helpful and friendly all the way through. Everyone was so ...
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Very fair - especially considering all the extra miles they went to for us!
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“Having been in contact with Anne for most of the ......”

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May 07,2015
Minithumbup
Anne
By: 'James'
May 07,2015
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Having been in contact with Anne for most of the process of moving into the property, I can honestly say it has been an absolute pleasure. Anne was incredibly polite and always chased any questions or issues up immediately, she has made the process of ...
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“Excellent customer serviceFriendly staffKept fully informed of process...”

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Apr 23,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'adam1'
Apr 23,2015
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Excellent customer service Friendly staff Kept fully informed of process...
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“Went for a viewing for the flat in St. Georges ......”

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Apr 21,2015
Minithumbdown
By: 'Jakir'
Apr 21,2015
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Went for a viewing for the flat in St. Georges close, Horley with my wife. We did like that flat and wanted to go through with this. They asked me to put an offer but I said I am happy to pay the amount per ...
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By: White & Sons
Apr 21, 2015
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We are very disappointed to hear that your experience with us wasn't a satisfactory one, we pride ourselves on providing great customer service and frequently receive feedback to support this. We do endeavour to update all parties as to the outcome of a tenancy as soon as possible. Having now spoken to you we will look in to this specific situation and investigate communication regarding the outcome of tenancy agreements. Kind regards White & Sons ...

“From the very start White and Sons and all of ......”

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Apr 15,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Mrs'
Apr 15,2015
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From the very start White and Sons and all of their staff have been very helpful. They had time to discuss our requirements and genuinely wanted to find the right property for us.recommend them to . Excellent!!!...
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“Paul was the agent I met first and he really ......”

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Apr 15,2015
Minithumbup
Paul
By: 'Frances'
Apr 15,2015
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Paul was the agent I met first and he really listened to the vision I had for my desired property. After a few viewings that weren't quite right he presented an opportunity to see a property that was not being marketed however selectively viewed and ...
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Comment on agent fees
Fees are high however not out of proportion for the location or the service
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“I was recently looking to move down to Surrey for ......”

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Apr 15,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Anna'
Apr 15,2015
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I was recently looking to move down to Surrey for a job which I decided not to go for in the end. Whilst initially looking for a rental property I used White & Sons and I found there service great. I would highly recommend them to ...
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“The agent is easy to contact and providing immediate action ......”

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Apr 15,2015
Minithumbup
Andrea
By: 'Bobby'
Apr 15,2015
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The agent is easy to contact and providing immediate action whenever some problem arises in the flat. She is always providing an option or early solution for the problems for emergency solution. Andrea is very professional, approachable, and supportive staffs. I will recommend the letting ...
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“I had a fantastic experience with this letting agents for ......”

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Apr 15,2015
Minithumbup
Andrea
By: 'hannah'
Apr 15,2015
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I had a fantastic experience with this letting agents for the start they helped out and where patient and understanding.I couldn't be happier with the service that was given especially by Andrea and Anne Marie. I would highly recommend them.We are a young ...
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Fees where the highest ive ever paid but dream property.
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“I have rented through White and Sons over the past 2 ......”

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Apr 13,2015
Minithumbup
June
By: 'Stacey'
Apr 13,2015
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I have rented through White and Sons over the past 2 years and I would be more than happy to do so again. June did more than 'go the final mile' to help me. She showed a highly professional and personalised approach. My first rental was ...
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“We've been looking for a property to rent for over ......”

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Apr 09,2015
Minithumbdown
Andrea
By: 'Dorking1108'
Apr 09,2015
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We've been looking for a property to rent for over a month now and have seen in excess of 6 properties (several of which we've put offers on) with White and Sons however I'm beginning to wish we hadn't bothered. Communication has been lack lustre, we've ...
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By: White & Sons
Apr 13, 2015
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We are extremely saddened to hear your experience with us hasn't be a satisfactory one. We have many glowing testimonials commending our professionalism and great customer service and pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding customer expectations. We will be in touch shortly to discuss this matter with you directly. ...

“If you are considering entering into a rental contract with ......”

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Nov 14,2014
Minithumbdown
June
By: 'jammymaverick'
Nov 14,2014
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If you are considering entering into a rental contract with White and Sons in Dorking please think twice. Over the past 12 months we have been treated appallingly by this estate agent, which has caused a great deal of stress to my family. Unfortunately the house ...
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By: White & Sons
Feb 16, 2015
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We are extremely disappointed to hear that you haven’t had a good experience with us. We pride ourselves on acting in the fairest of interest for both landlord and tenant and regularly receive great feedback from both parties. We would really like to discuss this situation in order to reach a satisfactory conclusion. Please could you contact Jennie Fundell on 01306 887654 at your easiest convenience. ...

“From the start white and sons very very unprofessional and ......”

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Jun 09,2014
Minithumbdown
By: 'carmel'
Jun 09,2014
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From the start white and sons very very unprofessional and unorganised. None of them seem to know what they were doing. Their property management is awful. They are totally incapable of arranging the most basic repairs to the extent of a property becoming dangerous and ...
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“Tried to buy a property through them, and the agent ......”

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May 07,2014
Minithumbdown
By: 'Roger'
May 07,2014
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Tried to buy a property through them, and the agent started a nasty bidding war and kept coming back very excitedly asking for more money. I thought his attitude was extreme and unethical and walked away. I wrote a letter to the management complaining of ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Stand by their code of practice and apology for the agent's behaviour.
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By: White & Sons
Feb 12, 2015
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We are very sorry to hear that your experience was not as expected. We pride ourselves on our extremely high standard of customer service and constantly receive feedback to verify this. We are therefore very disappointed to hear that your dealings with us were not satisfactory. If you could contact Jennie Fundell on 01306 887654, we would very much like to hear your feedback. ...

“used Whites to let our rental property they did nothing ......”

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Dec 27,2013
Minithumbdown
Anna
By: 'fiona'
Dec 27,2013
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used Whites to let our rental property they did nothing over an initial three week period inlcluding not putting a to let sign up, advertising pr promoting the property. When they did have a propspective tenant the person showig them around did not know the ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Undertook what they were contracted to do in a timley fashion and professional way
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By: White and Sons
Mar 07, 2014
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Dear Fiona, we would like to take this opportunity to assure you that at Whites we pride ourselves on providing a very professional service and we regularly receive feedback to that effect. We are extremely disappointed that we have not met with your expectations. We do not have contact details for you, so could we ask you to get in touch with our Oxted office on 01883 712315 oe e-mail [email protected] as we would very much like to discuss the specifics of the incident. White & Sons ...

“I was very pleased with the way White & Sons handled ......”

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Apr 18,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Caroline'
Apr 18,2013
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I was very pleased with the way White & Sons handled the sale of my house. I spoke with most of the staff in the sales department and all of them were pleasant, patient and handled all my queries very speedily with the right results! The ...
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“Having been a satisfied client/landlord for 4 years, I appreciate ......”

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Mar 15,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Miss'
Mar 15,2013
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Having been a satisfied client/landlord for 4 years, I appreciate their excellent professional manner and commitment. They have always let my flat promptly, usually before the current tenant has vacated. They rigirously reference all tenants and I have always had payments on time and never ...
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“Absolutley terrible experience with White and Sons of Dorking! I ......”

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Nov 19,2012
Minithumbdown
By: 'HW'
Nov 19,2012
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Absolutley terrible experience with White and Sons of Dorking! I was a previous tennant and have been messed around like you wouldn't beleive! 1.We have now moved out of the property in question just over a month and a half ago and we STILL have ...
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By: White & Sons Rentals
Dec 05, 2012
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We are very sorry to hear that your experience with White & Sons has not met your expectations. As discussed on the telephone, your landlord had instructed White & Sons on an introductory basis only, whereby we act as an intermediary and are therefore not responsible for key holding, check in or check out services – this is all arranged and agreed between Landlord and Tenant. Our deposits are held in conjunction with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and cannot be released until both landlord a ...

“an excellent and professional service from the initial meeting with ......”

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Oct 29,2012
Minithumbup
Andrew
By: 'gb'
Oct 29,2012
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an excellent and professional service from the initial meeting with Andrew and then the viewing and offer stage with Anna. helpful and friendly from start to finish - thank you,...
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