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		<title>AllAgents - Reviews of  claire-lloyd-properties</title> 
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        <description>Claire Lloyd Properties is an independent, award winning Estate Agents dedicated to providing the most professional sales and lettings service possible, to our clients.</description><item>
		<title><![CDATA[10/5/2012 - Foxella rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have just let a property through Claire Lloyd Properties, dealing mainly with Catherine initially and then Liz and now have contact with most members of staff. I am SO truly surprised at how marvellous they all are in their efficiency and professionalism. They really check out clients thoroughly with official reports on the clients viability, and all done through proper channels. They do a thorough inventory and check in process and then inspect the property regularly, giving us peace of mind with a legal contract that protects both us and the client renting our property, and give us valuable advice on the what to do and what not to do when renting out.  I have only recently sold a property in London and have for some years had very disappointing dealings from managing agents. Claire Lloyd has proved what I always knew - that it really is possible to do business with a staff who are motivated, committed, capable and caring in their work. Not just to an acceptable level but to a really high standard of customer care. They really do know what they are doing and understand all the legalities with no waffle.  it is so noticeable that this staff really like their work! They really take pride in offering their services. It has made the letting of our property so comfortable and we feel completely relaxed with our property in their care. Before using them I had heard two reports of them from totally unrelated sources which have proved oh so true. I cannot recommend them highly enough.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[10/5/2012 - Didi rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have rented a property from this agent for 8 years and in all my dealings with them have found them very efficient and  professional.  Any communication is responded to swiftly and if Tara is not available I am contacted by another member of staff and the request/problem is sorted immediately.  Quarterly checks are done on a regular basis and any issues raised are dealt with timeously thus protecting me and the landlord.  I have had reason to deal with other agents as a landlord recently and did not fully comprehend until this experience just how friendly and efficient Claire Lloyd and her team are.  I would have no hesitation in recommending them.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[12/4/2012 - N. Worth rated Claire Lloyd Properties 4 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Kerry (Coyne) was very helpful throughout my checkout from the property, we did had a few gripes with the landlord but Kerry efficiently and effectively sorted these out for me and provided a very good service, would definately recommend Claire Lloyd Properties and infact have had several dealings with the staff over 5 years I rented from them and to name but a few, Tara, Catherine, Hannah and Claire have always been very helpful, but was really impressed with the checkout which was handled very professionally.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[27/2/2012 - A.Purvis rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I originally listed my property for 7 weeks with another agent however was recommended to use Claire Lloyd.  Claire and her super efficient team found a tennant for my property within 6 hours of taking the property on their books.  everything was handled proffesionally and explained clearly and precisey.  I would without doubt recommend claire and her team and would use them again over any other agent in the town!<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[13/2/2012 - Bramber Property rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[We are professional landlords with the majority of our properties over the south east.  We generally manage our properties ourselves and find our own tenants.  However when we bought a property outside our normal area we instructed Claire Lloyd to find us tenants.  We have had two tenancies so far and Claire and her team have found both tenants who have been excellent.   While the property was empty between tenancies there was a substantial leak from pipe-work which flooded the property and cascaded out of the side of the building.  At 8pm in the evening a neighbour contacted Claire Lloyd as they had seen her board outside the property and she quickly dealt with the situation.  Despite opting to manage the property ourselves, Claire quickly realised the severity of the situation and knew that there would be too much damage by the time we arrived two hours later.   Claire rearranged her whole evening to attend the property with an emergency plumber and so limited the damage for us.  We are very grateful to Claire for her prompt, decisive action and would recommend her and her team highly to anyone looking for a professional team to manage their properties.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[23/1/2012 - Rebecca rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[We have used this agent for over a year in letting our property. Whilst buying a new house for our personal use Hannah Gordon has been a fantastic point of contact in providing us with scanned copies of agreements and letters for our mortgage company. Nothing has been too much trouble for her and she has Provided all information in such a speedy and accurate manner. 

I will certainly continue to use this agency.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[24/11/2011 - Ben rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Last year I let my property to a DSS tenant who destroyed my property and cost me a lot of money to put it right.
After a lot of deliberation and searching i came across Claire Lloyd Properties. I spoke to there very professionally team and instructed them to find me a more suitable tenant to rent my property.
My new tenant has been in my property for almost a year now and they have been faultless.
I would very highly recommend Claire and her team to help any land lord with there lettings.

Thanks Claire Lloyd Properties.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[17/11/2011 - oliver 1 rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[i found the advice and support given by clair lloyd properties to be very helpful and supportive which was particularly appreciated as i was not familiar with the search area in question , they also had all the information i required to hand, and i was kept informed at all time stages of the process by liz palmer who i found to very patient and friendly.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[26/10/2011 - slm rated Claire Lloyd Properties 3 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Very average service and not worth higher rates. Real lack of communication, constantly needed chasing, plus every time you call in you speak to someone different, so didn't live up to promises. Had to send my own photos in of my flat as theirs were terrible, which they admitted. Biggest gripe is that I feel they were not clear about what checks needed to be done on gas and electricity safety and I ended up paying for unnecessary work that I didn't realise was taking place with a very unprofessional contractor who left an absolute mess in my property. (He also couldn't gain access to the property on the original agreed day as CLP had &quot;mislaid&quot; my keys.) Asked for owner to call me a month ago as I was unhappy with service and amount I’d been charged and still waiting to hear… Not a disaster but wouldn't recommend based on my experience.<br />This person would not use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[15/9/2011 - Alan Field rated Claire Lloyd Properties 4 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Very good service from start to finish.  They were always on hand to answer my queries.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[10/8/2011 - jonesey rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Claire Lloyd Properties offer an exceptional service for tenants we found their customer service excellent at all times,  all our requests and any queries we had were answered promptly and efficiently.  CLP are a great team, we would definately use them again and always recommend them to friends and family.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[5/8/2011 - Claire rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[My first experience of renting having always had my own properties was for me a daunting prospect! Having lived in the local area for a number of years I had heard of the reputation of Claire Lloyd Properties and made my way to visit them. I sat down with Claire Lloyd who explained the process and instantly put me at ease, especially as I am a single parent. Claire was quick to understand what kind of property I would like and within our first meeting arranged a viewing which is now my home. The girls in the office have been brilliant in keeping me informed every step of the way, replying instantly to any questions I have. I would have no hesitations in recommending Claire and her team, who provide an excellent professional yet friendly service!<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[4/8/2011 - Ben Housego rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have used Claire Lloyd properties now for over 10 years, and I have always found them to be extremely professional in the way they conduct business.  If you have any problems within the property they are straight on to it and respond very quickly and the issue is resolved in the fastest possible time.  Unfortunately I am moving away from CLP this time as my wife and I are separating and needed a house qucikly but as soon as I can I will look to move back under the CLP wings as I know that from experience I will get the very best service that is on offer in the Aylesbury lettings arena.  CLP are truely the most professional and best business to deal with in the Aylesbury area for lettings.  I will always recommend them to anybody extremely highly.

I would personally like to thank all the staff at CLP for looking after me so well during my time with them.

Ben Housego<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[26/7/2011 - Garry rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I left the RAF in 2010 but needed to stay in the Aylesbury area in order for my daughter to complete her A Levels.  After visiting numerous Letting Agents in the area, I opted to use the services of Claire Lloyd initially based on the friendly and informative way they dealt with my enquiry; turned out to be an excellent choice!  It was heartening to know that each time I required some assistance Claire Lloyd responded immediately to my telephone calls and emails.  They were at all times professional and when it came time to move out they expertly guided me through the whole process, the handover of the house was painless and my rent deposit was returned quickly.  It was a pleasure doing business with such a proficient organisation whose employees were at all times courteous and knowledgeable.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[24/6/2011 - Stephen rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[CLP provided an excellent service and I would thoroughly recommend them.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[17/6/2011 - L White rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I havent actually dealt with Claire Lloyd Properties direct, however I had trouble with another agent that I was using to rent out my property and I went to Claire Lloyd herself for advise and spoke to the girls in her office on various occasions, they were all nothing but professional and helpful even though they had no reason to assist or advise me in any way.
I would definately recommend this company and will definately use them in future.

Many thanks for<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[16/5/2011 - Laura rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I had heard from many different people that CLP were the best agents around. After a lot of messing around and upset caused by other agents, I did not want to deal with anyone but CLP. Dealing with CLP is always perfect. My calls and emails are always replied to immediately and whoever answers the phone is always polite and so helpful. Claire showed us round the property on the viewing and it was so lovely that she was so interested in our situation and she was always honest and gave us really helpful advice. There was a small leak when I first moved in to the property and a plumber was on the doorstep half an hour later! Brilliant service! I will always deal with CLP, they are so friendly and helpful. Thank you CLP team for all you have done. I'm sure the couple of issues I have at the moment will get resolved very soon.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[16/5/2011 - Jo rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[In settling up our tenancy agreement we were very happy with Claire Lloyds Properties. Everyone was always easy to contact helpful and friendly. The "reference" process was pain free, easy to transfer the deposit online & a professional inventory company used. Based on this I would definately recommend them. Hopefully I can say the same in a years time when the agreement ends.  <br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[6/4/2011 - MLL rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[We have rented out our property over the past 6 years using two agents. Claire Lloyd were excellent and we would certainly use them again.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[6/4/2011 - jeremy rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have been with Claire Lloyd for 3 years and they are exceptional. Tara Lennon who deals directly with me with regards to the property ensures that any problems are dealt with immediately and with no fuss. All in all a delight and I will endeavour to use them in the future.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[31/3/2011 - markj rated Claire Lloyd Properties 3 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Used CLP as a Landlord on a buy to let. Rated them average only due to the standard of letting agents generally being dire. Fro the most part CLP are as bad as the rest, do not return calls. fail to pass on info from tenants etc Sales Manager especially bad, talks arrogantly about her standards but delivers nothing and is quite rude. However given the lack of competition in Aylesbury you may end up having to deal with them. If you do ask for Tara Lennon, she works in the office and gave excellent customer service throughout my dealings with them. Tara is polite, efficient and responsive, it doesn't take much to make a difference does it !<br />This person would not use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[14/3/2011 - Greenwood rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[We have been with Claire Lloyd since 2003 and in a word, it has been superb.  Nothing is too difficult for the extremely friendly and professional staff who completely take the strain out of renting property for us.
We have no hesitation in awarding an excellent assessment.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[11/3/2011 - Ian S rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have been with Claire Lloyd since before she went independent.  Not only is she supremely professional and deeply caring about her job, but she takes great care with the staff she recruits to ensure that they conform to her high standards.  While they do make mistakes - don't we all - I have nothing less than total trust in Claire's judgement and am totally satisfied with her service.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[10/3/2011 - Nigel rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Claire Lloyd Properties (CLP) has acted as managing agent on two of my properties for around five years. CLP is in my opinion a first rate agent and has always provided excellent service. I would heartly recommend CLP to anyone.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[22/2/2011 - RnR rated Claire Lloyd Properties 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Whilst living in one of CLP's managed properties in Aylesbury. I had a few problems with repairs. Leaks, lost keys, usual tenant issues. After ringing CLP again and again and again to chase the matters at times urgent ones like a toilet that could not be used when my very old mother with bladder problems was staying. They were very slow to resolve. Luckily the property also had its own management facility supplied as it was a flat in a large complex. So I managed to contact the properties facilities department directly.

What really annoyed me was when CLP had assured me in the morning that the matter was in hand and by the afternoon when I was chasing this with the flats facility team. Who then told me that CLP had not raised a fault with them. I found this downright bad and slow management of issues that needed resolving by CLP. This was one of many problems I had with CLP.

Please Please Please don't ever make the mistake of using a wolf in sheep's clothing. Sure as houses fleece your cheque for deposit / referencing / agency fees /check out and unwarranted clearance fees quick enough. Buyer beware.

<br />This person would not use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[6/1/2011 - uniquelysharon rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I contacted Claire lloyd Properties, having seen a property to let in the papers, this was then gone and I was shown another property that was only about to go on the market and they got my requirements 100% right and the property is great and am still there!  Their whole attitude from start to finish was impeccable, very professional in considering both the Landlord and Tenants requirements/needs.  The whole Team are very efficient and always get back to you and put themselves out to solve any problems in acting as mediator.  I then met Claire, who is the perfect person to be at the healm.
I would 100% recommend these guys!<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[12/12/2010 - j9j rated Claire Lloyd Properties 2 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Claire Lloyd Properties in Aylesbury is one very small step shy of useless. When my husband and I were moving from Derbyshire to Buckinghamshire we had a fairly short window of time to find a house to rent. We called and booked an appointment to view a house with Clair Lloyd Properties. After driving more than two hours, I called to get directions as we were struggling to find the house at which we were meeting with the directions previously supplied. They told me the appointment had been cancelled. They claimed not only to have called me that morning, but to have spoken to me. After some convincing they finally admitted that they must have made a mistake and not called. Thankfully, they had another suitable property which I could view. 

We fell in love with the property. It ticked all the boxes. It was in a good location, perfectly within our budget, and allowed dogs (a must for us). We went to the office to fill out the necessary paperwork right away. 

The week before we were supposed to move I called to see if they needed any additional information so they could finish the referencing which had not yet been completed. They told me not to worry and that everything would go through in time for us to move in on the planned date. The last two working days before the intended move Clair Lloyd Properties would not answer or return my calls; they never informed me the move in day would need to be changed. At 4:30pm on the last working day before we were supposed to move, the referencing company called to ask us to fax a copy of my husband's contract (which we had on the day of the viewing and asked if they needed a copy- they said no). They eventually completed the referencing the morning we were scheduled to move. Clair Lloyd Properties told us it was not their fault because they contract out referencing to a third party. After about 5 hours of being put off, we were finally told we couldn't move in for 2 more days because the landlord had the keys and the inventory needed to be done (which they also contract out to a third party) and there was '<br />This person would not use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[26/11/2010 - CLT rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Claire Lloyd Properties have recently assisted me with letting a property. I am due to relocate to Buckinghamshire from London, which is a new beginning for my children and I. I found staff to be professional, friendly and most helpful with my enquiries and application process. I did have dealings with one specific agent CG who maintained a professional and friendly manner and when she was unavailable various members of staff made every effort to discuss any queries, concerns or general questions I had. I can say thus far that everything has gone through accordingly and am awaiting to move into a lovely property in due course with my children.

I have not had the opportunity to meet the owner and hope to do so soon but would like to thank her and her staff, particularly CG for all your support, kindness, patience and professionalism, I am most grateful and can say that you have assisted my children and I pursuing new beginnings in more ways than one! A highly recommended property service.  
<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[1/10/2010 - KarenM rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I would highly recommend Claire Lloyd Properties. In particular, Catherine Gordon has gone above-and-beyond for me in so many ways. I'm self-employed (and only recently, at that), so there were problems with establishing my financial history/ability to pay rent. Catherine went out of her way to help me with this situation, and between us and the landlord we worked out an agreement that suited everyone.

I'm very happy with the property and also with the 'aftercare' service. Even when Catherine isn't available, I've always been treated in a friendly and professional way by whoever else is in the office. I can just drop in any time and be assured that someone will help me with questions or concerns.

I genuinely felt that the staff wanted me to find the right home and be happy there, and you can't ask for more than that.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[11/9/2010 - bella rated Claire Lloyd Properties 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Arranged an appointmet to complete registration.  Whilst sitting in the office staff were talking across me about me as if i wasnt there - very rude. 

Very insitent on getting me to pay my cheque and leave as soon as possible as I was told the member of staff had to get home for a meeting and it was inconvinient me being there at the end of the day. I was  not late and they were rude.

Also never gave me enough time to read my terms and conditions, again unfair.

Wish I never used this rag and bone outfit all that shines is not gold. And before you reply to this complaint it is still a complaint and your company is well worth kept away from..... Users Beware.<br />This person would not use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[17/8/2010 - Richard rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Claire Lloyd Properties have managed the rental of my house for around five years now.  We live abroad so it is very important for us to trust and depend on the service offered by the agency.  Claire Lloyd has managed to keep the property in rental for the full period and the staff have always managed to solve any of the natural problems that arise with the minimum of fuss.  I would recommend their services to anyone looking for a reliable rental agency.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[4/5/2010 - JP rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have been a tenant of Claire Lloyd Properties (CLP) for 8 years.  During this time the property has had the usual run of things that go wrong and CLP have always been quick to respond.  From the various repairs it is clear that they employ a reliable group of electricians, heating engineers, gas safety specialists and other handymen.  There have been occasions when a repair could not be immediately carried out because it involved an expensive repair to the central heating boiler but this was because the Landlord's insurance company insisted on sending their own engineer.

Over the years I have got to know numerous members of the CLP staff when they have carried out inspections (every 3 months) and dealt with issues that have arisen.  I can honestly say that I have found them to be nothing but professional at all times.  They call you back and have even chased me when the ball has been in my court.

I can see that some people have had a rant on this review page but the problems experienced seem to be the fault of the landlord not CLP or else they are unsubstantiated.  I imagine that as an agent, CLP are always going to be as good as the landlord, i.e. if a landlord has a low threshold for authorising repairs then that will delay repairs and if they do not have adequate insurance then essential repairs may be delayed.  

As an agent CLP can only keep calling the landlord, they have no real power nor funds to carry out work, so ultimately your experience is only ever going to be as good as the values of the landlord.  We have all heard horror stories of private landlords, one of the reasons I use an agent is that it usually signals a serious attitude to responsibility in the landlord.

Like some posters here I do not like tenant having to pay certain fees, it is one thing paying for a credit check but a check out fee really should be the responsibility of the landlord.  However, sadly this is typical for the industry and all the other agents do this.  The way I look at it one can always decline to agree to such terms or factor it in as a cost of renting.  

My experience of CLP and Claire herself is that this is the sort of company that I would want looking after my property.  
<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[20/4/2010 - Namron rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[If you want an informed professional service, then look no further than Claire Lloyd Properties. I have been a landlord with them for a number of years and during that time have found them not only helpful but extremely well informed in all aspects relating to the letting of my property.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[27/3/2010 - bobby rated Claire Lloyd Properties 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Just a waste of time and money. 

Beware they are understaffed unhelpful and like to take your money.

Shop around before you waste your money<br />This person would not use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[22/2/2010 - Haslam rated Claire Lloyd Properties 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Terrible service and the fees are ripped off. I am going to set up a Tenant Forum to make them aware of Claire Lloyd Properties.<br />This person would not use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[19/3/2009 - j555wrd rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have been a tenant with claire lloyds for a few years now and i have found them to be very very good, always helpful and polite. When i had a problem i rang them and with-in a couple of hours the land lord was straight around to solve the problem (turned out that i was just thick and could not read the insructions on the boiler). I went round to many other letting agents before choosing CLP to find that they offered the best of everything. CLP is deadicated to there job un-like some of the letting agents in aylesbury (no names given but they know who they are) All in all if your looking for a letting agent this is THE BEST ONE AROUND BY FAR!!!! You are always greeted with smile from a host of beautiful ladys who know there job and will always help and advise you in every way. I will continue to use CLP for as long as im on this planet. Many thanks ladys for a stress free life.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[16/3/2009 - ton1093 rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I found Claire Lloyd Properties to be very profesional,friendly and helpful. I would recommend them to anyone and I would use them again. <br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[16/3/2009 - AD rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have known Claire Lloyd for over ten years. Claire was my letting agent before starting her successfull business venture.

Over the years I had quite a number of tenants renting my property. Many of them excellent, some of them good and others not so good. Regardless of the situation I have found Claire and her staff knowledgeable, willing to help and up to the job.

I have never received complaints from any of the tenants regarding CLP's conduct or approach and I can only praise Claire and her staff for the way they've always aknowledged my concerns and helped me dealing with all the issues annexed to property rental.

CLP over the years have won many business awards in the area, they know the market and the area, are reasonable and I thoroughly recommend them to both Landlords and Tenants. <br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[8/3/2009 - lgm rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
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		<title><![CDATA[4/3/2009 - Malc rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Claire Lloyd properties have looked after my property for over 10 years now. They have always been efficient and polite and have given really good advice. When I needed to update the property they did a magnificent job choosing neutral colour schemes and pulling in workmen at reasonable prices. They seem to have a great relationship with the tenants and any problems are swiftly dealt with. It is interesting to have a team of women working on one's behalf - they seem more caring towards the tenants and have often commented when tenants have been particularly nice. Noone likes estate agents but you cannot get better than this bunch. Claire herself is astute but lovely to deal with - she runs a great team of women.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[3/3/2009 - Ben rated Claire Lloyd Properties 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have been a tennent for Claire Lloyd properties for a number of years now and have found the service to be faultless and extremely professional.  I would recommend this company to anyone looking to rent a house in the Aylesbury area.  The staff are very helpful and friendly and Claire herself has been in the industry for a good number of years and this shows by the way she conducts herself in business.<br />This person would use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[17/1/2009 - bski rated Claire Lloyd Properties 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Read This very Interesting you would be a fool to use this lettings Agent....... I used them from July 2008 to Dec 2008 Unfortunatley

THIS RUINED US...AN ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE. 

Young professional couples first move away from mum and dads home with a young boy into a new build 2 bed property. Tthought going with a lettings agent would be sensible but no not really.

The following are but a few of a long list of problems over 6 months. I was so unhappy with the service that I took legal advice to come out of my contract but it is such along and comprehensive lettings contract (take the time to read it first or have a solicitor explain it to you) That I had to complete my term.

1). Understaffed so getting anything done by the lettings agent takes time. Days - weeks - Months
 
2) I always had to call them and chase them and send emails again and again to get issues that this managed property by the lettings agents to get problems resolved.

3.) Some annoying moments:

 I found out my property was being repossessed by the Royal Bank of Scotland as landlord had not paid mortgage. Worried about bailiffs I called CLP(Claire Lloyd Properties for advice a lady by the name of Catherine Gordon told me "Hats not our problem there's nothing I can do about it". Later on when the owner of clp was told of this she just played down the issue.

..Took two and a half months to never resolve window dressing in the end I had to pay for my own curtains and poles and getting it professionally fitted. When I was promised this before moving in and then never received them I argued the issue but was eventually told by the owner of CLP Mrs Claire Lloyd I would have to forgo the cost myself quote"You can get cheap curtains from wickes".  This is part of a mail i had sent re window dressing to clp "I appreciate you telling me i am allowed to go to the diy store and buy the products for window dressing to put up. (At my own cost) But after paying for my rent, deposit, agency fees, buying furniture and removal costs and waiting for this months wages to come through I Just cannot afford paying for the products and giving a decorator a days wages to put this up when the landlord had already agreed to do so prior to me moving in."

Oh this was a ground floor flat faced by another 70 flats and the front of the house was a walkway to a major shopping centre. No privacy changing in hallways... no privacy at night with wife... no privacy when up late on my pc... no privacy when praying late at  night..... list goes on


I was moved into an unfinished property. Entrance carpet missing., no post box key, no underground car park key, broken intercom, missing manuals: Cooker, Boiler, Central heating, washing machine. All of which I was unable to use properly for 2.5 months. Did not realise the property would be like this until the day I moved in..... After chasing the lettings agents with numerous mails and phone calls and visits to the office over 2 months I was able to resolve these problems in a number of hours by calling the property management team myself (House was a new build looked after by the company who built all of the properties upon the site). Eventually when getting sick of everything I called the builders of the property who told me they had no log of CLP ever calling to arrange an appointment to resolve these issues.

Upon Check in the property was dirty dust around all sills and skirting  and dirty carpets (Oil Stains on carpet and walls) Dirty Bathroom floor. As the builders had just left the property and  we spent a good while cleaning up. Upon check out I found a clause in the contract that states "Claire Lloyd will charge fee to use professional cleaners + 20% for any part of the property not cleaned to a reasonable standard or of a standard above that when moved into the property." Well when I moved into the property it was a mess. When I moved out me and my wife moved out a week earlier. Spent a whole week mopping hoovering - hired a professional carpet cleaner and had some spot stains removed by a professional and cleaned and cleaned until the house was cleaned to a very good standard. When the checkout came.... The checkout guy went over the whole property excessively more than the check-in lady and picked up on fingerprint smudge stains on the kitchen door handles, water marks on the sink and bath and 1 kitchen cupboard door that needing wiping down with a sponge. oh and very very faint small spot stains about .25 cm in size in carpet. His words were "There is nothing here that I will not put down as fair wear and tear". When the check in report came back it stated that additional cleaning was required for these areas. Then CLP wanted to charge me for this. Angrily I contacted the Estate agents Ombudsman and sent a long mail to the owner of CLP they then decided not to have any further cleaning done.

I lost my house keys. The key fob had CLP's no on it so I thought they might have it or it may have been handed in so I rang the office. I was clearly told that I had the only set of keys for the property and nothing else could be done from CLP and nobody had rung to hand in the lost keys. I Had to forgo the cost of changing the locks......  Upon Check out the checkout guy had a spare set of keys for the property which CLP gave to him. I was shocked why was I lied to and had to spend the time and money to have the locks changed not cheap when they had a spare set of keys. Oh its policy isn't it for the Lettings agents to have spare sets for all of there properties so they knew they would have spare keys this is another lie to many given......   

The toilet flush broke. My mother was visiting and she has urine infection so needs to use the toilet considerably... I rang the Company managing the house I lived in they said cant do anything as I am tenant and clp needs to ring them first. I let clp know first thing in morning this was an emergency. By 2.00pm no news so I rang the house company again. They said sorry clp not contacted them yet and helped me anyway saying if I did not get this resolved now nobody could come out until tomorrow. This was always the case I was always having to sort out  my own house problems as CLP were too slow or ignorant or understaffed or maybe just could not get through..... to resolve my house problems for me...
Oh I asked for my contract 1 week before moving in but only received it by e mail a few days before moving and what with the hassle of packing and moving never had time to read it. When I got to the office I told the ladies I wanted to read this contract and T&Cs first. I spent 1.5 hours in the office scan reading this 20 - 30 page document in fine print with loads of detailed legal jargon. Being hurried along by the staff to finish because they wanted to go home.  Happy to take my cheque off me and fill in my Standing Order details and sign the dotted line as quickly as possible but rude enough to talk across me and ignore me on a number of occasions before answering my questions about the contract. Very Very Bad customer service from day one.

Many charges are not clearly documented  anywhere upon moving in There is a checkout fee Payable upon moving out this can be up to 130.00 . These can be found at the following link:
http://www.oakleyjane.net/prices.html

Also take into account the charges for writing the contract: nearly <br />This person would not use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[25/8/2008 - Imp rated Claire Lloyd Properties 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/claire-lloyd-properties/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I traveled for four hours to view some properties.  Despite confirming the day before that the viewings were still going ahead, they did not attend, leaving me with a four hour journey back home.<br />This person would not use Claire Lloyd Properties again.]]></description></item>
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