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        <description>Our philosophy is to offer a personal service at a senior level, to earn a trusted reputation for acting swiftly and accurately and to create a continuing relationship with our clients.</description><item>
		<title><![CDATA[13/6/2013 - Kim Upton rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[From the first moment I viewed the property I knew it was what we wanted. I was the first to view and Ashling Fox-Wilson met me at the property to show me around. She made me feel welcome and was very helpful in explaining the situation with the property so that I could make a strong offer on the place. Thankfully we were offered the tenancy and the process of moving in was made straightforward and clear with Ashlings help. 
I cannot recommend Simmons and Sons enough

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Kim Upton<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[9/4/2013 - Petra Moore rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[3 years ago we sold my late mothers flat through Simmonds. Dean was very professional and thoughtful and found a buyer in a very short time.
In one of our chats we mentioned, that we are interested in buying a bungalow in the near future.
We where more then surprised when Dean phoned us three month later and showed us the perfect propery for our needs.
Dean and Pat went out of they way to make the whole prociture as easy and quick as possible and we can't thank them enough for all their help.
Simmond also found the perfect tennand for our old hous!
We would reccoment Simmonds to anyone, We have not met a more caring and passionate company.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[9/4/2013 - ep rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[We bought our house in Henley through Gary from the Henly office. We found Gary to be very helpful and professional through out the process.  Always willing to help and gave very good advice.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[8/4/2013 - Enid Wilson rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[After renting our house for 4 years after we moved to Bournemouth, we decided to sell.  From the very beginning Gary was pro-active in selling our old home. We lived away from the property so Gary kept in touch most weeks and even e-mailing us when we were on holiday in Europe.  When the property was sold we had to rely on Gary to arrange certain things, like a gardener to clear the garden and someone to take the snooker table away.  In this he and his staff went to a lot of rouble to help in the sale.  We have no hesitation in recommending this agent for both renting and selling.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[29/3/2013 - Andrew rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Ashling really listened to what we were actually looking for rather than pushing properties onto us. Once she had heard my brief it only took two viewings before we found exactly what we were looking for. The rest of the process was handled seamlessly and we now look forward to move in. Many thanks<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[25/3/2013 - Andy Smith rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Ashling was excellent. Her communication on both the phone and via email was always timely and thorough. When I requested an extra viewing to measure up she fitted in with me as she knew I was travelling a distance to be there. I would not hesitate in using them again.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[13/2/2013 - Rob Lade rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[It was a pleasure dealing with such a professional Sales team, focused on meeting everybody's expectation.  I will certainly be recommending Simmons to my friends and colleagues.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[28/1/2013 - Nikki rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Simmons and sons have been very helpful and friendly ever since I first called them. They arranged a viewing that fitted in with my schedule and were very helpful with directions as well. Ashling has been very supportive and helpful throughout the whole process and has always been available on the other end of the phone or email when I've had any questions and has helped with extra information that i've required as well. Couldn't be happier with the level of friendliness and service.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[25/1/2013 - Mr L Barnett rated Simmons & Sons 4 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Dean and Pat,
I Found they where very help full, in my purcase of a property, which was a awkard sale due to sellers circumstances.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[25/1/2013 - Mrs GP rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Dean Pearce valued my late mother's property some years ago and she told me that when the time eventually came to sell she would like Simmons to deal with it because she trusted 'that nice young man'.  Sadly the time came and I contacted 'that nice young man' who clearly remembered my late mother and the conversations they had had on meeting.  Dean, together with Pat who dealt with the sale and became my main contact, gave honest and sensible advice at all times.  The sale was dealt with very efficiently but also with compassion, understanding and respect for my late mother.  I felt that I could ring Pat at any time of day, with any question however small, and she would give me her undivided attention and the benefit of her expertise. Problems were incurred by selling an empty property at the height of a spell of freezing weather but these were dealt with calmly and efficiently and with tremendous moral support from the whole office team. Between them they spent many hours at the property on my behalf and David Lawrence must also be remembered in this respect for his kindness and help. My mother's appraisal was correct and I trusted them all to do the best they could. The property was sold at a very realistic price and Dean, you hoped that you had 'done Mum proud'. Yes, you all did and thank you. I would have no hesitation in recommending your branch to any one.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[24/1/2013 - Nikki rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I recently sold my late mother's house through Simmons &amp; Sons.  My main contact was Pat Richardson and I cannot rate her work highly enough.  Without fail, Pat was professional, sensitive and extremely efficient.  Pat is very knowledgeable and I was never in any doubt that the advice she gave me was accurate and in my best interests. Issues and queries were dealt with promptly, and the whole process from valuation and marketing to completing the sale was carried out with calm efficiency.  The property was marketed at a sensible price and I was happy with the outcome of the sale.  Although Pat was my primary contact, Dean Pearce was also involved during the sale and he was also very quick to respond to queries and was always informative and helpful.  I would not hesitate to recommend this branch of Simmons &amp; Sons, they really were excellent.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[22/1/2013 - Jane, Bramley rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I used Basingstoke Simmons to sell my late mother's house in the weeks after her sad death. Both Dean and Pat were extremely sensitive and understanding of my feelings, yet still managed to be thoroughly efficient and professional behind the scenes, selling the house for me at a realistic but not too low price in just 3 weeks and progressing it to completion with the minimum of fuss. They are a well established and highly thought of agency in our area, and I would not hesitate to recommend them.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[18/1/2013 - JH rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Both Dean and Pat were very helpful throughout the whole selling process.  Providing useful and honest feedback and communicating with me on a regular basis, keeping me informed of what was going on.  When the original buyer fell through, they were proactive in finding a new buyer and once the price was agreed, everything went through extrremely quickly.  I would use them again.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[17/1/2013 - Marlow tenant rated Simmons & Sons 4 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have rented a property via Simmons and Sons in Marlow for nearly 12 months now and on the whole have been really pleased with their service. The flat hadn't been lived in before I moved into it and there were teething problems with the water system initially - I had to push to get things done to begin with, but subsequently came across Gemma, who is now my first port of call for any issues: she's friendly and helpful, and extremely efficient. I would definitely recommend her services, and she's a credit to the company.
As a small thing, the attitude of some of the staff on the phone has occasionally left a little to be desired (I would go so far as to say curt once or twice), and they don't give their name when you answer so you have no idea who you're dealing with - this would be useful for continuity and improved customer service.
Overall though, they've been very good and I would recommend them as an agency.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[16/1/2013 - Sheila Casey rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Having dealt mainly with Pat Richardson, I would recommend these people to anyone. They are intelligent, customer aware, market aware. If you listen to them and let yourself be advised by them, they get realistic results, in realistic time scales, with the least amount of stress on your part. What more could you ask for?<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[12/1/2013 - Deaders rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Dean and the team provided a very professional service in the sale of our house.  Dean explained the process and local market situation thoroughly - he took the time to understand our wishes and needs.   He ensured that he absorbed everything about the property, from its history to its features.   Having made a thorough survey of the surrounding area, he ensured our property was priced accurately and appropriately.  The viewings were attended by Dean (or his team) who ensured that the customer had all the information they needed to make a decision.  All questions raised by the customer were answered and the customer was allowed to peruse the property unheeded. Our property sold within 6 weeks: all in all a fantastic service.  We would definitely recommend.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[9/1/2013 - Jay &amp; Cj Bishop rated Simmons & Sons 4 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[During our 18 month tenancy of a fully managed property through Simmons &amp; Sons, my Fiance and I have dealt with staff at both the Marlow &amp; Henley-on-Thames branch. Particularly Jonathan in Henley &amp; Jacquelin Hickman in Marlow have been an absolute pleasure to deal with, both very kind, nothing is too much trouble &amp; they've always been open &amp; honest throughout our tenancy. Sadly we are moving on in a few weeks &amp; having always kept the property clean &amp; tidy - as we found it - we are receiving our deposit back in full without a problem, we have been given a great reference - even one for our dog &amp; cat  - &amp; we'll be very sad to say goodbye. We would most certainly rent through Simmons &amp; Sons again without hesitation &amp; I would recommend them to others.

I have to say - I am quite shocked &amp; saddened to read the review below by clearly an angry individual who just sounds like an unlucky &quot;Lord&quot;  - I find it rather undignified, to launch such a destructive &amp; public personal attack against someone who is in truth quite lovely -  however, running my own business - I know there's just no pleasing some people however nice you are! But I can safely reassure anyone that - for us - we have had a truly lovely home through great agents.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[9/1/2013 - Stephen Whiston rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Gary is very professional and pro active.  He provided a healthy number of viewings from his database not just from the internet. This was invaluable as it illustrated how much time he put into marketing this particular property.  He understood how to sell a property 'off plan' and showed me how to increase the potential bedrooms in the property by moving a few walls.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[4/1/2013 - Lisa B rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The agent was very very good.  I found them friendly and very helpful. 
They kept me informed all the way off any viewing and I received very good feedback.
I would recommend them and would use them again.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[4/1/2013 - Karrina &amp; Lee Patching rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[After having 3 estate agents round we invited Dean from Simmons &amp; Sons to give us a price on our property.. I found Dean to be very polite, honest and genuine.. No sales pressure or bobby ball like most agents.
We agreed on a sale price &amp; within days our house was on the market.. 
We sold our house 7 Days later to the first viewer for the asking price (you can't get much better then that!).
From then on Pat from Simmons &amp; Sons took over the sale process and I have to say she really worked hard to get this to go as smoothly as possible.. She was always reachable and always helped when needed..
I would highly recommend Simmons &amp; Sons to anyone wishing to sell, buy, or let a property..
Many thanks Dean &amp; Pat<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[3/1/2013 - davey rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Simmons sold my late fathers house for me in 2012. Of three agents I 'interviewed', Simmons gave what I believed to be the most realistic and sensible valuation (middle of the three) and also had with reasonable fees and terms.
Once I accepted their proposal, the details were quickly and accurately written up and the house was sold within a week for the full asking price. Simmons checked the buyer to ensure they were in a position to purchase and advised me accordingly.
During the process of the sale, Simmons were the driving force, regularly contacting the buyers solicitors and my own throughout to ensure things moved quickly.
My main contact with Simmons was Pat Richardson. I have nothing but praise for her professionalism and attention to detail. On the few occasions that I had communications with other members of the Simmons team I found them all to be knowledgable and well informed too.
When the time comes to sell my own house it will be through Simmons.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[3/1/2013 - Ben Poole rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The staff i dealt with were very professional and kept me well inforned over the period my house was on the market for.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[3/1/2013 - John rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Simmons &amp; Sons acted as the letting agent for our property in Henley for 22 years and did an excellent job. We recently sold the property and once again they were excellent. The found a buyer very quickly and executed very well.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[31/12/2012 - VicUSA rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I was selling my Mother's apartment and Simmons told me they could sel lit within 6 weeks. They were true to their word - we put it on the market at the end of OCtober, exchanged contracts at the beginning of December and will close in early January. They managed the clearing of the property, the removal of items to the auction house and kept me informed even though I live in America. I was very happy with their service and the process.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[23/12/2012 - Vivienne rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[All staff are very professional, friendly and helpful; very good brochure. Despite moving to Germany prior to sale I felt well looked after and appreciated the regular communication.I was very happy with Simmons &amp; Sons' services. Gary Duckmanton-Hibbs, Senior Negotiator, asked me whether I minded commenting on this webpage.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[20/11/2012 - Lord Howard rated Simmons & Sons 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I've dealt with many Estate Agents over 30 years, however Jaqueline Hickman of Simmons and Sons in Marlow is the rudest, arrogant and vindictive agent I have ever had dealings with.
The property we rented was filthy and very tired, having been poorly maintained by the Landlord.
On leaving the property, following an attempted burglary and finally vandalism to our car, we were insulted by Ms Hickman, who claimed we had not cleaned the property.
Outrageous behaviour by a very unprofessional Company.
DO NOT ever use Simmons and Sons<br />This person would not use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[12/10/2012 - 68 Hellyer Way rated Simmons & Sons 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[My Daughter had a tenancy on this property from 16/02/12 until 05/10/12. The property was very grubby when it was taken over and the laminate floors so dirty, your feet stuck to them ! Taps were loose and there was a large stain on the bedroom carpet. The TV aerial was disconnected. We asked for repairs to be undertaken and the agent failed to rectify the problems.
At the end of the tenancy, a long list of dilapidations was presented to us and the deposit is being witheld.
Unbelievably they state the property will need to be profesionally, even though it has been cleaned and left in a much higher standard than when we took the tenancy !
I would like to warn any prospective tenants of the unacceptable practices of this agent.<br />This person would not use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[11/7/2012 - stayawayfromsimmonsandsons rated Simmons & Sons 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[If I owned property I would definately not try to let through this agent.

I have attempted to let out 3 properties with this agent in marlow and in all cases I have had to ring about 5 times, each time being told I would get a ring back and then I never do.

The staff are arrogant, rude, and act like trying to let a property through them is a complete inconvenience on their part.

Stay well away!<br />This person would not use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[9/1/2012 - robin rated Simmons & Sons 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I found the two gentlemen I dealt with extremely helpful obliging and showing a genuine interest in trying to help us.
Our property took perha`ps longer than first estimated to sell. However they stuck to their task diligently. Finally when the property was sold they were most helpful by making visits to the property that were perhaps a little out of the normal run of things. As I live abroad and could not attend to some of the buyers queries, small and niggly, the garage door did not open properly the electricity not on. Trevor made several visits to sort these things out. Even down to putting in three light bulbs which convinced the buyer the eelctrics were on! Yes i would certainly recommend them to other potential buyers and sellers.

on a side note I could not enter the name of the town in the town section BRCAUSE YOU HAVE NOT GOT IT ON THE SITE!!  I CANNOT GIVE THEM THE 5 STAR RATING AS THAT DOES NOT WORK EITHER  maybe your site people need a rating!<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[30/11/2011 - DisappointedWithSimmons rated Simmons & Sons 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[How this company are still in business I have no idea.  Rarely am I moved to write a bad review but sometimes a business crosses the line of incompetence by such an impressive margin, it needs to re recorded.  It seems there are a lot of people posting negative comments about this firm so my advice is to steer clear. 

I tried to rent a house through this company.  The process wasn't pleasant, they were difficult to get hold of and made me feel I was putting them out simply by inquiring.  

I did view the place and quickly made an offer which was accepted by the vendor.  I asked if I should come sign something or pay a deposit and was asked if I could do that later in the week as they were busy but was assured the place was mine and they wouldn't arrange viewings with anyone else.  A few days later, after trying to get hold of the agent, they informed me they had let the property to someone else, no apology, no explanation.  They were rude and got aggressive on the phone when I pointed out that they had accepted an offer from me.. Quite incredible.  

I was really annoyed as I quickly had to change plans in my old place and it caused some minor problems, however, I wasn't too put out - they are estate agents after all, no, it wasn't what they'd done but the way they spoke to me when I came back to them asking what had happened, a simple 'We're really sorry, these things happen' would have made thing fine with me.  I'm easy going and people make mistakes but they were just rude and really confrontational and made out it was my fault somehow.. incredible attitude.

This gets worse.  A work colleague was also renting a house via Simmons (she's not longer there thank goodness) and a few weeks after my experience, she was dropping something off at their office.  She has a baby in the back of the car and was dropping an envelope off.  She pulled into a parking space which turned out to be a 'staff parking' space, left the child and nipped in to give them the envelope - a member of Simmons staff arrives at the office and blocks her in.. My colleague apologised in that typical English way 'Terribly sorry, just dropping something off' and she received a verbal assault, she swore at her at her and really laid into her for taking her parking space!  She was only there for 2 minutes and was a customer!  She refused to shift her car until she'd been into the office for a couple of minutes then came out all surly and moved her car, my colleague was close to tears when she got back to work.  

Next up, I find another house for rent that is in the right location, again, through Simmons.  They were the only agent so I had no choice but to call them, and to be fair, being an optimist I decide that perhaps the experience so far is isolated and down to one bad apple - lets hope!  I viewed the property and said I would like to take it but politely reminded them that last time they had let me down after accepting an offer and asked if they would do this again - I was making the point in a half jokey, half serious way but wanted to make sure they weren't going to string me along and leave me homeless. They then tell me they will refuse to rent a house to me and wont pass an offer to the owner.. hardly in the Owners interest and was purely a childish response because they realised I was the one who had the neck to complain a couple of months earlier about them.  I was moved almost to laughter at this, fortunately, it's a small world and I happened to know the owners through the local network and I got in touch and put them in the picture.  They ditched Simmons and I rented the place, not through Simmons of course.

This has been my experience and I'd like to think that it's just a bad apple in Basingstoke but the mention of Simmons in a pub or local village fete will bring stories of all sorts of negative experiences people seem to have had.  I can only suggest steering clear, there are other really good alternatives and if anyone from Simmons is reading this, and I hope you are, my advice is to change jobs, dealing with the public is not your thing.<br />This person would not use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[10/9/2011 - sandra white rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I've used the lettings department of Simmons in Basingstoke for a number of years now and I've always found them to be professional and efficient. They've just relet my property in Kempshott without any gap and with minimium fuss.

Simmons have offered me a huge amount of help over the last few years with regards to renting and maintaining my house. The service has been excellent and I would not hesitate to use them again and would recommend their services to other potential landlords.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[2/9/2011 - Very unhappy rated Simmons & Sons 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[We were ready to rent the most expensive house Simmons and Sons had at that moment. However, even though we loved the house, we were forced to withdraw our interest on the day our Agreement was meant to be signed, due to the agent's unprofessional, negligent and very rude attitude.,Â 
The agent was very unmotivated from the start. Never called us back and we had to chase her up for everything. Did not pay attention when we told her our requirements for the property, which caused unpleasant misunderstandings. Expected us to sign the Agreement without putting in essential additional clauses, and when we kept correcting her mistakes had the audacity to tell us off for having &quot;so many demands&quot;! In the end she never got it right, looked like she just did not want to do any work. She arranged for an appointment with us, so we made plans to be at the house only to find out that she changed it without even letting us know. She did not even apologised for that! We heard previous tenant say that she had maintenance issues with the house that were not fixed. When we raised the issue with the agent, she told us that &quot;the lady had personal issues&quot;. After I heard her say the same about me to a contractor! I was shocked at the arrogance this woman possessed! This was the last straw. We did not want to deal with this agent throughout our tenancy, so we pulled out, even though it meant losing a substantial deposit.<br />This person would not use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[19/7/2011 - Sue rated Simmons & Sons 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[We used the Basingstoke branch to rent our property out whilst we lived overseas - when we moved back the property was handed back in a filthy state. 2 years later we decided to sell our property (thankfully not through Simmons) and to move into rented accommodation. Our misfortune was Simmons at the time were the only agent who had a property that met our requirements so we went with them. What a mistake that was! In the first week of moving in we reported a number of issues. We were concerned about the electrics and they sent an electrician around who advised us the electrics installed by the owner posed a fire hazard, so we asked for a full report to be carried out. Simmons refused to show us the finding saying there were a few issues but nothing to be concerned about. We went 8 months without using the shower in the main bathroom as we didn't want to risk being electrocuted!  When we asked for the floor tiles in the bathrooms to be fixed and after sending 4 people around to quote, the LL refused to repair them so Simmons did nothing. In the winter we suffered 2 burst water pipes as the LL had ran pipes into the garden without lagging them and again, Simmons did nothing to resolve the issue and we got lumbered with the water bill. The toilet leaked and they didnâ€™t repair it so we had to pay for it to be fixed. The curtains were filthy so we paid for them to be cleaned. After 8 months we'd had enough of dealing with both a useless LL and Simmons and vacated. We left the property in a cleaner state than it had been rented to us in and they had the cheek to charge us for additional cleaning of the carpets (they were 20yrs+ old, worn and stained) even after we had cleaned them and to repaint the hall after we touched up a few scuff marks! No attempt was made by Simmons to resolve faults with the property or to reimburse us. The house should never have been rented in the first place. Avoid using them!!! Absolutely useless!.<br />This person would not use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[27/4/2011 - Jen1201 rated Simmons & Sons 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[
We used the Henley branch in our search for a property, they were utterly hopeless. Never sent us updates, weren't interested whatsoever. We had £2million to spend so not an insubstantial amount! They also fibbed about the size of a property on the details and manipulated the plans. We have considered reporting them to the ombudsman. Ben Walpole was our "supposed" agent - he was lazy, bored and not at all motivated.



We used the Henley branch in our search for a property, they were utterly hopeless. Never sent us updates, weren't interested whatsoever. We had £2million to spend so not an insubstantial amount! They also fibbed about the size of a property on the details and manipulated the plans. We have considered reporting them to the ombudsman. ******* was our "supposed" agent - he was lazy, bored and not at all motivated.

Admin note: Agent's name has been removed.<br />This person would not use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[18/9/2010 - mdmd rated Simmons & Sons 1 star]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Awful, useless and ignorant agency, full of lie, they were not helpful at all.<br />This person would not use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[4/7/2010 - michael Bruce rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Excellent. Large number of potential purchasers shown property within very short timescale. Prompt attention to to messages.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[3/7/2010 - Terry Winsor rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Ben Walpole at Henley branch of Simmons & Sons was friendly, efficient and achieved our desired selling price in a matter of days. Excellent service all round and highly recommended. <br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[2/7/2010 - susan Daniell rated Simmons & Sons 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/simmons-sons/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Very proactive and moved things along quickly.<br />This person would use Simmons & Sons again.]]></description></item>
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