“I have used Dowen Estate Agents in Durham Cit......”
5 Star Review
Jan 04,2021
By:
'Clare Hammond'
Jan 04,2021
Branch: Durham, 3b Old Elvet
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £85000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: DH1
Branch: Durham, 3b Old Elvet
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £85000
Postcode: DH1
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I have used Dowen Estate Agents in Durham City for many years now. I am especially impressed with Mark Austin who has been remarkable in his valuation's for properties I have put on the market with Dowen. He values house's realistically and is very professional ...
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5 Star Review
Dec 18,2020
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'Valerie Doran'
Dec 18,2020
Branch: Sunderland, 21 Athenaeum Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £497
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SR2
Branch: Sunderland, 21 Athenaeum Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £497
Postcode: SR2
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I have just commenced a rental contract in Sunderland, courtesy of Liz,lettings manager.l was treated with respect, fully informed of all requirements to ensure a smooth journey to my new home., given updates of progress and welcomed to my new home in time ...
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5 Star Review
Nov 26,2020
By:
'Judith'
Nov 26,2020
Branch: Bishop Auckland, 119 Newgate Street
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £330000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: DL13
Branch: Bishop Auckland, 119 Newgate Street
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £330000
Postcode: DL13
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Very happy with the service from Dowens in Bishop Auckland.
Thomas and Kelly are very friendly and were in regular contact when selling my house....
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“If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Th......”
5 Star Review
Nov 25,2020
By:
'Charlotte'
Nov 25,2020
Branch: Sunderland, 21 Athenaeum Street
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SR4
Branch: Sunderland, 21 Athenaeum Street
Sales (as a Buyer)
Postcode: SR4
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If I could give more than 5 stars I would! The girls were very understanding and caring throughout. Kept me up to date when they could about my purchase, chased solicitors. Amazing! Thank you so much for everything you've done....
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2 Star Review
Jun 19,2020
By:
'Jill'
Jun 19,2020
Branch: Durham, 3b Old Elvet
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £84500
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: DH4
Branch: Durham, 3b Old Elvet
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £84500
Postcode: DH4
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I would not recommend Dowen to prospective sellers. They appeared good at the start - my house sold within days because it appealed immediately to my buyers, who had been looking for 15 months. Dowen's follow up customer care was very poor in terms of lack ...
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“First class service as always. Used Dowen fo......”
5 Star Review
May 03,2020
By:
'Jay'
May 03,2020
Branch: Hartlepool, 6 Jubilee House, York Road
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £450
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: TS25
Branch: Hartlepool, 6 Jubilee House, York Road
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £450
Postcode: TS25
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First class service as always. Used Dowen for a few years now and always deliver a great service used to deal with Mike on rentals until he retired then Bev took over but got to say she does the job just as great as Mike ...
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“Top marks for Dawn! This was my first aucti......”
5 Star Review
Jan 30,2020
By:
'Alan'
Jan 30,2020
Branch: Sunderland, 21 Athenaeum Street
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £23500
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: SR1
Branch: Sunderland, 21 Athenaeum Street
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £23500
Postcode: SR1
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Top marks for Dawn!
This was my first auction experience and Dawn was fantastic throughout. Dawn knows her job and has a good sense of humour. She helped led me though the whole process and had the staying power needed to cope with the ups ...
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5 Star Review
Jun 13,2019
By:
'jhs'
Jun 13,2019
Branch: Bishop Auckland, 119 Newgate Street
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £52500
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: DL14
Branch: Bishop Auckland, 119 Newgate Street
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £52500
Postcode: DL14
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The staff were very helpful and contacted me on a regular basis with updates. They were friendly and supportive. They had good local knowledge....
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“Really good experience...”
5 Star Review
Jun 01,2019
By:
'Jan'
Jun 01,2019
Branch: Sunderland, 21 Athenaeum Street
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SR2
Branch: Sunderland, 21 Athenaeum Street
Sales (as a Vendor)
Postcode: SR2
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Very happy with the service from Dowens in Sunderland. They have kept me informed every step of the way - when viewings and potential sales occurred.
As to the sale of my apartment - they have been very helpful in every way they could both ...
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I took their package to pay a certain amount up front and I found this acceptable.
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“Really unpleasant woman...”
1 Star Review
Apr 04,2019
By:
'VT'
Apr 04,2019
Branch: Durham, 3b Old Elvet
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £395
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: DH7
Branch: Durham, 3b Old Elvet
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £395
Postcode: DH7
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To say I was shown around the property I was interested in would be hyperbole. Dawn Teggert literally stood in a corner and acted as if she couldn't wait to get us out of her sight. I understand that landlords have requirements and we may ...
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Expensive admin fees. Quite extortionate when you compare with other agencies in Durham.
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“Kill me now for being so foolish!...”
1 Star Review
Jan 19,2019
By:
'Peter'
Jan 19,2019
Branch: Bishop Auckland, 119 Newgate Street
Services: Sales (Prospective customer)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: DL14
Branch: Bishop Auckland, 119 Newgate Street
Sales (Prospective customer)
Postcode: DL14
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All I can suggest is avoid avoid avoid paying up front for their amazing deals on selling your house. How naive of me as a grown educated individual to fall for such a stunt....what was going through my mind??? From the moment Dowen took ...
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“Worst moving experience ever...”
1 Star Review
May 18,2018
By:
'Jo'
May 18,2018
Branch: Sedgefield, 41 Front Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £600
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: TS21
Branch: Sedgefield, 41 Front Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £600
Postcode: TS21
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Dowens was responsible for 2 months of anguish. They moved us into a rental property in Sedgefield without completing a proper inspection and were dishonest in their approach. When we received the keys the place was utterly filthy, despite us having just signed a contract saying ...
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“Horrible Experience. Disgraceful Attitude. Avoid!...”
1 Star Review
May 03,2018
By:
'Corina'
May 03,2018
Branch: Durham, 3b Old Elvet
Services: Lettings (Prospective customer)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: DH1
Branch: Durham, 3b Old Elvet
Lettings (Prospective customer)
Postcode: DH1
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I've had an extremely disappointing experience with this real estate agency.
We arranged a viewing for a property in Newton Hall, Durham at 10.30am. We have originally informed the agent, Dawn Teggert, that we're coming all the way from Manchester, which is 2 1/2-hours driving distance ...
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1 Star Review
Apr 25,2018
By:
'Out'
Apr 25,2018
Branch: Sunderland, 21 Athenaeum Street
Services: Buying agent
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: SR4
Branch: Sunderland, 21 Athenaeum Street
Buying agent
Postcode: SR4
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After viewing a property twice and making an offer I was informed i "couldnt put forward any offer as I wasnt in a position to". The following day I was in a position (sold my house with a professional estate agent within 4 days) and offered ...
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“Awful experience at Durham Branch, rude staff member on telephone ......”
1 Star Review
Nov 18,2017
By:
'Issie'
Nov 18,2017
Branch: Durham, 3b Old Elvet
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: DH1
Branch: Durham, 3b Old Elvet
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: DH1
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Awful experience at Durham Branch, rude staff member on telephone who blamed everyone for their mistake but themselves!!! Asked for all viewings to be accompanied (not that I need one, but a very good reason for that). First viewing, accompanied? Nope!! Rang the agent who ...
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“Amazing service, couldn't fault the team who were very professional ......”
5 Star Review
Nov 10,2017
By:
'Lesleykno'
Nov 10,2017
Branch: Bishop Auckland, 119 Newgate Street
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: DL15
Branch: Bishop Auckland, 119 Newgate Street
Sales (as a Vendor)
Postcode: DL15
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Amazing service, couldn't fault the team who were very professional and sold my house very quickly. They kept me informed all the way through the process....
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“Recently sold my property through Hartlepool branch. Excellent service especially ......”
5 Star Review
Mar 30,2017
By:
'Jill'
Mar 30,2017
Branch: Hartlepool, 6 Jubilee House, York Road
Services: Property Management
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: TS25
Branch: Hartlepool, 6 Jubilee House, York Road
Property Management
Postcode: TS25
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Recently sold my property through Hartlepool branch. Excellent service especially from David who went above and beyond my expectations during times when issues arrose. Would definitely recommend this agent....
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Can only say excellent service.
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“Exceptional & speedy service from Ryan McKenna at the Sedgefield branch. ......”
5 Star Review
Mar 27,2017
By:
'Claire'
Mar 27,2017
Branch: Sedgefield, 41 Front Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £575
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: TS21
Branch: Sedgefield, 41 Front Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £575
Postcode: TS21
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Exceptional & speedy service from Ryan McKenna at the Sedgefield branch. Answered all my questions & very fast communication on email & telephone. I can't recommend the agent enough. Also special thanks to Nicola who was also very friendly, informed & professional. Very pleased!!...
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1 Star Review
Mar 04,2017
By:
'A'
Mar 04,2017
Branch: Peterlee, 1 Yoden Way
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: DH6
Branch: Peterlee, 1 Yoden Way
Sales (as a Buyer)
Postcode: DH6
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Very unhappy with service received. We made an offer on a house and it was accepted. However, the estate agent failed to tell us it was up for sale with other agents. A higher offer than ours was accepted therefore we lost survey fees and ...
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Bad. Incurred survey and solicitor fees. Could have been prevented.
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“Both members of staff are very cheerful and friendly. They ......”
4 Star Review
Feb 17,2017
By:
'Mr.'
Feb 17,2017
Branch: Bishop Auckland, 119 Newgate Street
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £550
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: DL14
Branch: Bishop Auckland, 119 Newgate Street
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £550
Postcode: DL14
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Both members of staff are very cheerful and friendly. They have excelled in the rental market with our recent tenants more so than previous members of staff. We now look.forwatd to an early proofing their sales expertise. WhIch is an urgent request. Overall we ...
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The special sales package is a good incentive allowing good budget control. Management charges on rental are a fair charge.
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4 Star Review
Feb 13,2017
By:
'Ford'
Feb 13,2017
Branch: Durham, 3b Old Elvet
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: DH6
Branch: Durham, 3b Old Elvet
Sales (as a Vendor)
Postcode: DH6
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John and the Dowen staff have been most helpful over the past few months.. They helped with the selling of three houses and the rental of one..
Thomas kept me informed, as did Sally.. The rental was sorted with Dawn, the process of selling and ...
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“We have just purchased a property through Dowen at Peterlee ......”
5 Star Review
Feb 10,2017
By:
'Claire'
Feb 10,2017
Branch: Peterlee, 1 Yoden Way
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £63000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: TS27
Branch: Peterlee, 1 Yoden Way
Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £63000
Postcode: TS27
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We have just purchased a property through Dowen at Peterlee and Carolyn was our acting agent , We live in Kent and we cannot give this lady enough praise for all her hard work and efficient help in getting our new home near Hartlepool . We had ...
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5 Star Review
Feb 10,2017
By:
'AC'
Feb 10,2017
Branch: Sunderland, 21 Athenaeum Street
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SR4
Branch: Sunderland, 21 Athenaeum Street
Sales (as a Vendor)
Postcode: SR4
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A huge thank you for all your help in the process of selling my house. It was always a total pleasure when talking to you on the telephone, you always kept me informed right throughout and with such a lovely manner and thoughtfulness. Dowen Estate ...
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“I bought my first house with Dowen 14 years ago they ......”
5 Star Review
Feb 09,2017
By:
'Darren'
Feb 09,2017
Branch: Peterlee, 1 Yoden Way
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £63000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: TS27
Branch: Peterlee, 1 Yoden Way
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £63000
Postcode: TS27
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I bought my first house with Dowen 14 years ago they made the service simple and easy to use including getting us a great deal on our mortgage.
It was s hard decision to make when it came to selling as I am moving to another ...
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Good fees no hidden costs and a package combined with legal fees.
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5 Star Review
Feb 07,2017
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'Rita'
Feb 07,2017
Branch: Sedgefield, 41 Front Street
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: TS21
Branch: Sedgefield, 41 Front Street
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Postcode: TS21
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Hi ,
I would just like to say Amanda and the team in Dowen in Sedgefield do a fantastic job , they are very prompt returning my calls or e-mails , always supportive whatever the problem , and I have used this estate agents for many years renting my ...
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5 Star Review
Feb 07,2017
By:
'Lisa'
Feb 07,2017
Branch: Durham, 3b Old Elvet
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: DH1
Branch: Durham, 3b Old Elvet
Sales (as a Vendor)
Postcode: DH1
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Very happy with the service i received especially from Thomas he has helped me a lot through this process can't fault him at all ,highly recommend to anyone selling there home.
Dowen are great at getting your property out there and getting you that sale ...
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Great fees very reasonable.
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“I have nothing but praise for the staff at Peterlee. ......”
5 Star Review
Jul 07,2016
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'pml'
Jul 07,2016
Branch: Peterlee, 1 Yoden Way
Services: Buying agent
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SR8
Branch: Peterlee, 1 Yoden Way
Buying agent
Postcode: SR8
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I have nothing but praise for the staff at Peterlee. They return calls promptly, are polite and and have assisted me over and beyond their remit....
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I am purchasing a property via their auction department and am satisfied with the fee quoted.
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“Dowen estate agents will place your house on the Internet ......”
1 Star Review
Nov 23,2015
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'Letdown'
Nov 23,2015
Branch: Hartlepool, 6 Jubilee House, York Road
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £60000
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: TS26
Branch: Hartlepool, 6 Jubilee House, York Road
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £60000
Postcode: TS26
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Dowen estate agents will place your house on the Internet and then forget about you and your property. They have no contact with you throughout and leave it to you to ring them and then make up names of people who they have sent details ...
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“Upon moving in, numerous repairs were promised including broken guttering, ......”
1 Star Review
Oct 24,2015
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Oct 24,2015
Branch: Durham, 3b Old Elvet
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £550
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: DH1
Branch: Durham, 3b Old Elvet
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £550
Postcode: DH1
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Upon moving in, numerous repairs were promised including broken guttering, a damaged back fence, the gate on the side of the property having fallen off and lots of exterior wood work needing painting to prevent rot. The painting happened after living in the property for ...
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Repair reported issues, and listen when told not to attempt contract renewal during our last 12 months
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‚£250 for an admin fee seems quite a lot, the 15 minutes we spent in your office couldn't have been that expensive for you
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“Service levels as a vendor was non existent, never given ......”
1 Star Review
Jun 21,2015
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'Dowens'
Jun 21,2015
Branch: Sunderland, 21 Athenaeum Street
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: SR
Branch: Sunderland, 21 Athenaeum Street
Sales (as a Vendor)
Postcode: SR
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Service levels as a vendor was non existent, never given advice on how to generate new interest ie price reduction? Once the property is under offer they close it to further viewings even though we asked for the viewings to carry on until survey access ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
More vendor contact with updates, make the vendor feel the agent works in their best interest
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Sold as a package to include legals so chose 1 of 3 options Hedley & co and again service levels very poor asked 3 times recently for a return call and have yet to get one
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