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		<title><![CDATA[24/5/2012 - Displeased rated Mann Countrywide 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have had the great misfortune to buy a house through these charlatans, from the outset they were obstructive, with Quoc informing me that the vendors did not want to proceed as I was too pushy. They dithered around confirming the offer, made it clear they were only interested in the vendors concerns and were frequently personally abusive (Quoc particularly, this 'gentleman' has no business in any customer facing industry), the agents refused to take the house off the market after my offer was accepted and invented offers in an attempt to bully me into raising mine. Despite repeated requests they refused to put pertinent information in writing and continued to call during my working day when e-mail only contact had been requested. In addition they pushed their conveyancing 'service' inordinately heavily even though the same group were handling the conveyancing for the vendor. Moreover their conveyancing  'service' was at least 20% more expensive than the nearest competitor. Overall avoid like the plague, particularly Mr Tang.<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[21/5/2012 - McConnell rated Mann Countrywide 2 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I found both the Godalming and Haslemere Branches to be pushy and unscrupulous in their financial advise and sales technique. VERY pushy! I have asked them several times to remove my details from their database to no avail. They still cold call me about once a month. I once looked round  property in Haslemere and am no longer interested in that area, which I have made clear on more than one occaision, but this does net deter the Haslemere branch!
I had my house valued by the Godalming branch, to whom I have mentioned my dislike for their pushy sales techniques.They fair slightly better, but still cold call every couple of months, despite my persistant requests to have my details removed.
Financial advice was based on how much they can 'squeeze' out of a lender, rather than my ability to repay, not adequate at all, in my opinion.
All smacks a bit of desperation. AVOID!!<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[3/5/2012 - EF23 rated Mann Countrywide 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[In February of this year I received a marketing flyer advising that Mann Countywide had several people looking for property in my area and that property to sell was required urgently.  As I was looking to sell my property at this time I called and spoke with an estate agent named Mike Stewart who confirmed there were 9 people on their books looking for a property on my estate.  I therefore booked an appointment to meet with Mike on 4th February 2012.

My appointment went ahead as planned and Mike gave me a generous valuation on my property and said he had 5 people waiting to view it already.  Mike estimated that my property would take only 4 weeks to sell and stated he would set up an “open day” for viewings.

I contacted Mike again the following week and arranged to meet with him again to take photos of my property and for me to sign an agency agreement.  This took place on 9th February.  A few days later I received the photos and layout of my property as it would be seen on Right Move and I signed my agreement to this and sent it back.

A few weeks went past and I had not received any contact from Mike.  No-one had been in touch to confirm that my property was on the market but I looked on Right Move and saw that it was on there.  Another week or so passed and I had still not received any contact from anyone at Mann and so I called to speak to Mike.

When I called the office I was informed by someone called Harry that Mike had left to work at another branch and that he was now looking after my property.  I thought it discourteous that I had to call myself to get this information and Harry had not called me before to introduce himself.  Harry said there had been no interest in my property and I asked about the “5 prospective buyers” Mike told me about.  Harry was not able to give me any clear answers in respect of this.  Harry felt that the property was being marketed at too high a price (the price that Mike valued only weeks before) and suggested I dropped it by 10,000, which I agreed to.  I then received a letter confirming this.  During this conversation Harry stated that he would call me every week – week and a half to update on the progress of the sale of my property and discuss the interest it has received etc.

Unfortunately this is the last conversation I had with Harry and the one and only piece of correspondence I received from Mann.  I called the branch manager, Tony Gedge, to express my concerns on 31st March.  Tony advised that he was very displeased to hear about my complaints and the lack of communication from the agent to myself.  Tony said he would discuss the situation with Harry and I would receive a phone call the following week.  I also asked Tony for a copy of my energy survey, which I had paid for on 9th February but not received.

I did not receive a phone call from Harry and phoned Tony again on 6th April to ask why I had not received any communication since my last phone call.  Initially Tony advised that he could not remember speaking with me the previous week.  Tony then advised that he “had it down” to call me the next day.  I pointed out that, frankly, this was not good enough and I would have expected a phone call the next working day after my complaint.  Tony said that he would speak with Harry and ensure he call me the following week.  I advised Tony that I had still not received the energy survey and Tony said he would chase up admin to send it out.

Again, I received no phone call from Harry or Tony or my energy survey.  I contacted Tony again on 17th April.  There was no apology about the delay in sending this to me and no enquiry as to how the sale of my property was going, given my previous complaints.  Tony did not ask me if Harry had been in touch or if I was feeling more satisfied with the service.  I did, however, receive the energy survey after the third time of asking.

I am absolutely appalled at the so called “service” I received from Mann Countrywide.  I did not received one phone call from the agent in 12 weeks.  I was not notified that the original agent had left or even when my property went on the market.  I was not given any indication as to why my property might not be selling or what they were doing to try to sell it.  I had no idea how much interest it  received or the marketing methods used to advertise it.  After my first conversation with Tony I was hopeful that the situation would be resolved and he appeared helpful.  However, during my subsequent conversations with him he has appeared dismissive and not interested.

I was subsequently told by another estate agents that the photos taken of my property were of appalling quality.  I have since had more taken which are miles better and I had a viewing within 2 days.  I complained to Mann about their &quot;service&quot; and I received apologies but no explanations.

I asked 3 weeks ago for my property to be removed from Right Move and have had to chase this several times.  At the time of writing it has still not been done and I am having to chase them daily.

DO NOT USE MANN COUNTRYWIDE DARTFORD.  They will provide you with false information, insult your intelligence and do nothing to try to sell your property.<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[24/4/2012 - Will rated Mann Countrywide 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I've just had a call from the rudest Estate Agent I've ever dealt with, Tim Mcarthy based in Rochester. 

I'm a buy to let investor keen on building my portfolio in Kent and as such have spoken to many Estate Agencies, none of which have got my address. Tim laughed at me when I asked politely if I could refrain from supplying an address and went on to say he wouldn't organise any viewings unless I gave it to him. There was a few minute stand off when Tim said finally Manns wouldn't do business with me. As far as I'm concerned all the Estate Agent needs is an ability to contact me, and unless he's planning on dropping round to my house, he doesn't need my home address. I have dealt with many Estate Agents either when buying, selling or renting properties out and I have never had the misfortune of dealing with one so unprofessional and unpleasant. I have dealt with Manns EAs before and have had good experiences. I hope Tim isn't a refection of the business's morals as they move into the future.<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[3/4/2012 - Sunny rated Mann Countrywide 2 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hidden admin charges, charged 600 for reference, agreement &amp; inventory check for unfurnished property. Please avoid Mann for renting, due to there charges.<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[9/2/2012 - unhappycustomer rated Mann Countrywide 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[MANN COUNTRYWIDE TRIED TO CHARGE US 600 IN AGENCY FEES TO LET A PROPERTY!  
THEN CLAIMED THEY SHOULD BE CHARGING US 800!   
DO NOT PAY THEIR EXTORTIONATE FEES, LOOK ELSEWHERE!

They were demanding: 150 tenancy agreement, 60 per person admin fee, 75 per person reference check, 170 inventory fee (despite the flat being unfurnished) = TOTAL 590 IN FEES! When we complained they were rude and lied saying they were cheaper than all other agents (yet in reality another agency was advertising the same property with fees of only 225!), and said we had to pay at least 500 fees or 'go elsewhere'. Even given this measly discount, they then tried to persuade us to sign an old 'good faith letter' that still had fees listed as 590! On further complaint the manager (Andrea King) even had the audacity to claim she should be charging us 400 per person in fees! She also claimed the fees are shown on their website 'for all to see', but when asked to provide a link failed to do so, and further failed to inform us of their complaints procedure (something they need to do by law).

Don't believe the crap letting agents tell you. Ask about fees up front before you view, and do not pay such ridiculous fees as the real cost involved is much much lower, e.g. 20 for a reference check! (see: http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2010/mar/13/letting-agents-hidden-charges).

- TO COMPLAIN VISIT:
http://www.tpos.co.uk/make_complaint_rents.htm 
http://www.arla.co.uk/ 
http://www.naea.co.uk/<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[12/1/2012 - esubbs rated Mann Countrywide 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[All was fine when we first rented the property, however come to end the tenancy and that is where the problems begin. They had never provided us with the prescribed information, leaving our landlord in the position of potentially being sued and it took five phone calls, two weeks and many many lies (we don't have to provide it etc. etc.) before we got any details and they were still incomplete (we had to contact the DPS for the rest). We ended our tenancy on the 18th, our landlord gave written permission to them on the 20th and they then made excuse after excuse after excuse as to why they couldn't release it all of which contradicted their previous excuses (first they needed verbal confirmation, then they hadn't received the letters, then they had received but not signed, then they didn't have our correct details etc.). In all my dealings the staff were rude, incompetant and downright lied to me. I had the phone put down on me and was shouted at when I pointed out their errors and had to print out a copy of the housing act before they would admit they were wrong. A month later they still haven't returned my deposit or sent a copy of their complaints procedure as requested. I have had to get the contact details for head office from the DPS in order to contact someone directly regarding the deposit release as the branch refused to give them to me. An utterly unscrupulous shambles of a practice, AVOID!!!!! THEY DO NOT OPERATE WITHIN THE LAW!<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[12/12/2011 - Cathleen rated Mann Countrywide 4 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I used Mann Countrywide to locate and rent out a property in the lewisham area.  My agent was Sharon who was very helpful throughout the entire process.  I would recomend anyone looking for a rental to use Mann, they were kind and informative throughout the whole process<br />This person would use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[30/11/2011 - Harrison Jones rated Mann Countrywide 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[While i was a student of Surrey University i used MANN Countrywide who helped me look for a property that was best suited for myself and 3friends. They found us a property within walking distance to the university at a very reasonable price. The Lettings team in the Guildford branch were very helpful in my property search available to help me with any questions that i had. I will defo be using them again<br />This person would use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[27/11/2011 - Joyce rated Mann Countrywide 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Superb service, me and 3 friends recently rented a house via the Mann lettings team in Guildford, the staff were really lovely to us from the first viewing right up to the move in day, they even took us to the property for a check in and ran through how the heating and hot water worked. Nothing has ever been too much trouble, Ive rented before through other Guildford agents but have nver had such good service before, Andrea, Emma, Alex and Chris were all fantastic, a big thanks to you all xxx<br />This person would use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[27/11/2011 - James Coleburn rated Mann Countrywide 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Mann lettings looked after the letting of my apartment, they found me a tenant within 3 days.during which time I found them to be a professional exceptionally well managed team, who gave me a service far superior to that previously provided by other Guildford agents. I strongly recommend this lettings team and in particular the lovely manager Andrea<br />This person would use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[30/9/2011 - Rebecca rated Mann Countrywide 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I had a very bad experience with Mann Countrywide. I found a property to purchase through them and from the outset thought that the style adopted by the agents showing us round and eventually dealing with our offer was agressive and purely motivated by self interest. They failed to keep us informed of anything (at one point I had to actually go into the office and sit there and wait to speak to someone for them to actually let us know what was happening as they never returned calls) and they tended to get most things wrong. They also push their conveyancing service. As a practising lawyer I would hasten to call it a conveyancing service - it was a call centre that, if you were lucky, you may get to speak to someone, but they probably would not have your details. My solicitor regularly received letters and replies to enquiries for a different property. To cut a long story short, the purchase fell through and Mann did not cover themselves in glory. The advice they gave was bad and the service shocking. At one point the manager got very cross and told me he was missing out on an important social engagement to deal with my queries - I rest my case.<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[21/3/2011 - BobG rated Mann Countrywide 3 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I was given a buyer with a track record of not completing sales. I was told by the manager that the buyer would complete given time, 11 months later he has not. The manager said that the best way was to put the price within a range and this would get a mid range offer. All offers after that were below the bottom of the price range. 3 reasons not to use Manns!

 I wrote to the manager by email a week ago and to date have not had a reply. Par for the service I think.<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[8/3/2011 - Iamyourman rated Mann Countrywide 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[We were interested in buying a house that was on the market with Mann, yet had to put ours on sale. Mann forcefully tried to convince us to put our own house on sale with them. They stated clearly that they would make things very difficult for us if we used another agency. As a result, we decided to pull out and the seller lost a prospective buyer. I would not want to sell my house with Mann Ashford Kent, as they seem only good at one thing: scaring buyers away!<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[19/2/2011 - Househunter1 rated Mann Countrywide 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Incompetent Staff and dishonest. Very disappointed in their lack of service.<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[19/1/2011 - eddie 78 rated Mann Countrywide 4 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Used the branch a second time and have been fast and polite in finding me a tenant. Got the full price as well and recommend me not take the first offer as they weren't convinced with quality.<br />This person would use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[17/1/2011 - Bill rated Mann Countrywide 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I sold two properties through them. They were efficient, positive and achieved good prices. Thank you. <br />This person would use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[12/1/2011 - rose rated Mann Countrywide 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I recently brought a property through Mann Countrywide from the Dartford, Kent branch. When showing the property, the negotiator was very polite. However, as first time buyers when we asked questions the negotiator did not know the answer too. Her response was, she'll call us back regarding the queries. This was left and forgotten. Brought a reprocessed property through them and completed. When visiting the property we realised we was not given keys for the window also as it is reprocessed the agent turned off the electricity, water and gas for safety reasons (which is understandable). Called the agent to inform them the issues. Their answer was 'it's completed and it has nothing to do with them and this was not asked on the viewing'. Surely you assume you will get all keys to the property and because they turned of the gas, water and electricity, they would turn it back on once it has completed?! Now we are having to pay for the windows locks to be changed and a plumber to sort out the gas issue!

Just want to advise people, if you decide to use this agent. Ask all the questions and make sure they deal with your entire request before completion as they do not care once it is completed!<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[1/1/2011 - kingadder rated Mann Countrywide 2 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Not a good experience.
3 viewings arranged and two no shows by them, crap brochure for a good property, one staff that sent threatening emails to exchange before searches complete.
One helpful lady staff, but not much more to recommend. A shop window area full of empty adverts and properties put up twice is enough for me to not use them.<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[18/12/2010 - hannahp rated Mann Countrywide 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Very proactive staff who went out of their way to help me, Mark and Sam obviously have bundles of energy and seem really passionate about their job, thanks for all your help guys I really appreciated it. I will reccomend you to friends and family who want to rent.<br />This person would use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[27/9/2010 - MsShopper rated Mann Countrywide 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A big NO! Tried to buy a property from this agency - they've just wasted my time. Looks like this agency is trying to sell you the property and their mortgage too. If you already have your mortgage arranged, don't even bother contacting them - they will find 1 million reasons to say NO to you. 
The service was very poor too. Looks like those people don't know how to treat customer in a professional way.

My advice: stay away from this place!<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[2/9/2010 - Paul rated Mann Countrywide 2 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I had my house on the market with a rival estate agent that did a hugely discounted fee (50%) off, but my house was not selling, so I called in MANN, they said that my house was under priced and they could sell it easily, so I reluctantly agreed to the <br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[1/9/2010 - Logan5 rated Mann Countrywide 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Nice helpful lady Manager called Williams.Thats where it ended. Crap brochure and service from the rest. What the lady manager was doing working there I do not know!<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[21/8/2010 - Iris rated Mann Countrywide 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Seven weeks from start to finish, well done all the team at Totton branch. I am so impressed, I am now using them to sell my property in Devon.<br />This person would use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[9/5/2010 - ljh rated Mann Countrywide 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I was selling my Mother's house, initially to pay for a care home but sadly she passed away before the house was sold and it became an executors sale. I chose Mann Countrywide as Chris, the manager, had excellent knowledge of the area and proposed marketing the house on an 'offers in excess of <br />This person would use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[2/3/2010 - monkey rated Mann Countrywide 2 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[This person did not leave a review.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[22/2/2010 - MUG rated Mann Countrywide 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[They kept me waiting nine months, telling excuses after excuses, trying to sell my flat only to find out that the people buying our flat never had a mortgage in the first place and that they were black listed and then to find out that our same branch were advertising their repossed proprety. We had to pay <br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[3/2/2010 - ELG rated Mann Countrywide 2 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[This person did not leave a review.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[9/5/2009 - dingdongmerrilyonhigh rated Mann Countrywide 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I sold through Mann Countywide and I have found them extremely competent and helpful throughout the entire process. I thought I would write them up a good review as they were getting an awful lot of bad ones on here. Remember, people are only really likely to write a review if they have a bad experience; very much like those "How's My Driving" stickers - people rarely, if ever, ring them to compliment the driver, but only to complain. Moral of the story - Don't assume a few bad experiences in some offices is representational of the entire company.<br />This person would use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[11/4/2009 - Pink Sue rated Mann Countrywide 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have just seen some comments regarding them and wanted to support the team that sold my home in Bognor Regis. Everybody there got to know me personally and they all cared about me and my situation. I would tell any of my friends to go to them in the future.<br />This person would use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[1/4/2009 - Chaz86 rated Mann Countrywide 2 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Found a house through Mann & co and thought it would be good to use them to sell our flat. They are over priced, particulars were awful so I we haven't even sent them back - they haven't even chased for them. We have had viewings but we have to call and ask for feedback. The feedback is always the same story about someone having too many clothes for the bedroom. The final straw today was when I was asked to show someone round - they were surprised when I said no because I have a job. Can't wait for the contract to be up so I can use a decent estate agent!
<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[13/11/2008 - Sally Cole rated Mann Countrywide 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[An office full of wannabe estate agent ametuers shouldn't be aloud to have the responsability for somebody's home. Arn't there exams that you should pass before you are allowed to deal with the most valuable object (most of us) ever buy? <br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[11/11/2008 - c.slade rated Mann Countrywide 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[We are still in contract to sell, but are wishing we had never bothered. Full of hot air, messed up viewings, no feedback, promises to ring back, but do not, still haven't got correct details yet. Horrendous charges, they are definitely not worth the hassle.<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[19/9/2008 - Karl Lewis rated Mann Countrywide 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Chose Mann because of the 3 agents that we had shortlisted she seemed the most clued up.  I had reservations that she was very good at saying the right things but in way that made me think she was experienced in knowing what to say - or what the cliente wanted to hear.

The first viewer was shown around by myself as they were too busy in the office. It turned out that he had a motorcycle business and was lead to believe that there was side access to the back garden. Whilst there is side access I would not even dream of trying to squeeze my motorbike through this impossible gap. When I spoke to my wife she said the agent was aware of this but wanted to give the misleading info to get them in.

In 8 weeks we have had 3 viewings of which I have shown the people around twice.  We have have received no feedback from any of the viewings. I have not followed up as much as I should due to personal reasons (death in family / divorce) but would expect my agent to be doing some work on my behalf for their fee!  Will not renew agreement when it ends in 2 weeks and will chose more carefully next time.<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[3/9/2008 - MisterKatz rated Mann Countrywide 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[When I was last looking for a new home, Mann Countrywide sent me some details for properties. When I said to them that I wasn't interested in one of the properties because it didn't look very nice from the outside, the response from the agent was "well, you won't be living on the outside".

Needless to say, I wouldn't give them the time of day now.<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[15/1/2008 - cheesecake rated Mann Countrywide 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I chose Mann Countrywide to sell my property above another agent as they were so friendly and professional. They came with a list of people looking to buy the kind of property I was selling  in that price bracket some of whom already  had mortgages in principal. They also said how many people had hit on rightmove that week looking at properties in that price bracket. They were not the cheapest but they did the job. My property went on the market on the Saturday and by the Monday I had a full asking price offer. Some of this may have been luck but the rest of the sale went smoothly, it was the solicitors that caused a bit of anxiety at the end but it all went smoothly. This was in Kent.<br />This person would use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[23/10/2007 - jan rated Mann Countrywide 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[After using Palmer Snell for letting and selling (they were next to useless) Mann Countrywide have been great keeping us informed emailing us and phoning us even though we are in Australia. Very freindly staff at their Adastral Road, Poole branch.<br />This person would use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[21/5/2007 - cattie rated Mann Countrywide 2 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[How do these people manage to stay in business?

It's not a company I've ever liked to deal with, mainly because of their aggressive selling techniques concerning mortgages & insurance, plus trying to get you to view houses you're not really interested in.

But having sold my house & needing to register with all ea's in the area in my search for a new home I decided I'd have to include them. I called into the local branch this morning & was told by the only person in the office that I couldn't register as there was nobody there right now who could do this for me I don't know what she got paid for, but obviously not for sitting there filling out a registration form.

She reluctantly dug out a couple of property details when I asked her if she could at least give me some blurb on properties on their books. About 4.30pm this afternoon I rang to see if I could make an arrangement to view one of the properties & was told they'd dig out the details & get back to me in a few mins & took my number.

No prizes for guessing that nobody has rung me back. I guess if filling out a registration form is too much trouble, then selling a whole house is far & away too much bother. What a shambles of an outfit.

I'm so pleased I chose a proper ea's to sell my house through.<br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[5/1/2006 - danielbarker rated Mann Countrywide 2 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/mann-countrywide/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[We went with Mann & Co as we found a house we really liked through them. We thought they may work harder if we went through them, and oh so wrong were we. Firstly it took 8 days for them to write up the particulars for the house, and they failed to take any internal photos. I didn't mind paying a high commission as long as it was money worth spent. They do not have their own web site and in addition they only advertise on rightmove.com. It took 4 weeks for the house to get in the paper and in addition they only advertised in the local paper every two weeks despite a commission charge of <br />This person would not use Mann Countrywide again.]]></description></item>
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