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5 Star Review
Feb 02,2023
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'Jorge'
Feb 02,2023
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
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Postcode: SW15
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Excellent service throughout.
We rented a property that they manage for 4 years.
Parkgate team is very professional and approachable. Way better than dealing with a big agency, they offer a more personal approach, always available and willing to solve any issues.
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5 Star Review
Sep 02,2022
By:
'Roy Chu'
Sep 02,2022
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
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Postcode: SW15
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Had the pleasure of dealing with Parkgates as a buyer, in particular the agent assigned to my property Klaudia was excellent and remained professional from start to finish - would strongly recommend...
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“Rental and Selling - Great Service...”
5 Star Review
Aug 07,2022
By:
'Linda L'
Aug 07,2022
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £700000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £700000
Postcode: SW15
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We've used Parkgate to rent out and manage our flat in Putney for over ten years. They've now sold the flat for us, and their service has been great throughout. Chris and Klaudia have been fab, always ready to answer our questions and manage everything ...
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5 Star Review
May 14,2022
By:
'Richard Guy'
May 14,2022
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
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Chris, Klaudia, and the whole team at Parkgate have been my letting agent for 10 years and have recently handled the sale of the property. Great team, they understand how to deliver a great service & I would really recommend....
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5 Star Review
Nov 23,2022
By:
'Oleh'
Nov 23,2022
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1800
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: TW11
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1800
Postcode: TW11
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Great service, attentive and caring professional. 100% punctuality, everything was in time. Maximum attention to our requests and questions. Best recommendations from our side....
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5 Star Review
Feb 22,2016
By:
'Jack'
Feb 22,2016
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
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I found Parkgate to be an excellent firm of estate agents that are extremely professional and very easy to deal with. We dealt with Chris Hawkins in 2014 when we originally let our property out and again in 2015 when we sold our property. On both occasions, ...
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The agents fee of 1% + Vat was in my opinion good value especially considering the high level of service we received
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5 Star Review
Feb 19,2016
By:
'Jeremy'
Feb 19,2016
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £1850
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £1850
Postcode: SW15
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I have used Parkgate twice now to find tenants on two flats. Chris and Harry have always been very helpful, responsive and efficient. I have been very pleased with the tenants they have found. Jess handles the documentation very smoothly and quickly.
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Competitive on fees on letting compared to some of the larger firms
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“Susie was very prompt in responding to enquiries and flexible ......”
5 Star Review
Feb 18,2016
By:
'Anna'
Feb 18,2016
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: TW9
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
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Postcode: TW9
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Susie was very prompt in responding to enquiries and flexible to meet us for viewing times. She was very informative and friendly, and has been extremely helpful during the moving process and also post-move....
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“Parkgate are without a doubt one of the best letting ......”
5 Star Review
Jan 25,2016
By:
'Harry'
Jan 25,2016
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
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Postcode: SW15
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Parkgate are without a doubt one of the best letting agents in Putney - they were friendly, knowledgeable, quick to respond to emails, seemed very transparent and their fees were very reasonable (particularly when considering the quality of service they provide). Many people, including ourselves, ...
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Very reasonable.
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5 Star Review
Jan 14,2016
By:
'Nicola'
Jan 14,2016
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £825000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW14
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £825000
Postcode: SW14
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Parkgate Estate Agents have been beyond amazing with regards to the very difficult sale of my late father's property. Not only were they completely professional throughout, they never tired of finding a buyer, whilst ensuring we got the best price possible. The team at Parkgate ...
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“Jonathan and Daniel were always helpful and flexible for us. ......”
5 Star Review
Jan 13,2016
By:
'Noyan'
Jan 13,2016
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SE14
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Sales (as a Buyer)
Postcode: SE14
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Jonathan and Daniel were always helpful and flexible for us. In every situation they explained the process in detail, informed us about the next steps. They were always proactive....
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“Parkgate were a pleasure to deal with on my purchase. ......”
5 Star Review
Jan 06,2016
By:
'David'
Jan 06,2016
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £585000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £585000
Postcode: SW15
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Parkgate were a pleasure to deal with on my purchase. Jonathan worked hard to assist with the challenges arising from me being overseas through the whole purchase. Purchasing property doesn't need to be complex and I am delighted that with Parkgate it wasn't....
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“Very impressed with the service and professionalism of Parkgate. Both ......”
5 Star Review
Jan 06,2016
By:
'Richard'
Jan 06,2016
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
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Postcode: SW15
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Very impressed with the service and professionalism of Parkgate. Both as property managers and overseeing the sale of our property. Their communication, attention to detail and practical approach has been of the highest order. I would very strongly recommend for both letting and estate agent ...
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“Susannah was very helpful in dealing with our new Landlord ......”
4 Star Review
Jan 05,2016
By:
'Alberto'
Jan 05,2016
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1100
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: TW1
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1100
Postcode: TW1
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Susannah was very helpful in dealing with our new Landlord and always replied to our emails and calls promptly. She also helped us through the referencing stages and adjusted the moving dates and signing of the contract to suit our needs....
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At ‚£180 per person I believe the fees a quite high however they are in line with other state agents
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“Both Chris and Harry were very helpful and considerate. We ......”
4 Star Review
Nov 18,2015
By:
'Helen'
Nov 18,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £610000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £610000
Postcode: SW15
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Both Chris and Harry were very helpful and considerate. We had a few problems left by the outgoing tenants when we moved in that were sorted immediately and without any fuss. Thank you....
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4 Star Review
Nov 10,2015
By:
'Tobias'
Nov 10,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1800
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: TW9
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1800
Postcode: TW9
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Susie was very quick to respond to us and answer all of our questions around the let. She was also very honest with any general questions we had and never tried to over or upsell to us while we were looking for a new property ...
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the fees are just to high across the board for the fact that there isn't exactly much work to be done - its as they say money for old rope.
deposit required was also 6 weeks which is also a bit steep especially as rents in London are running out of control.
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5 Star Review
Nov 07,2015
By:
'Phil'
Nov 07,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £1500
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £1500
Postcode: SW15
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Chris and team have managed my property for 2 years and their service has consistently been excellent - professional, courteous and sometimes beyond expectation. Having dealt with a number of estate agents in London and Surrey, Parkgate are a level above. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend ...
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“Thanks Susie! You helped to make our move virtually painless. ......”
5 Star Review
Nov 05,2015
By:
'M'
Nov 05,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1800
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: TW1
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1800
Postcode: TW1
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Thanks Susie! You helped to make our move virtually painless. You managed to get us multiple viewings, which was great, and I think we even managed to be late to both of them... Sorry about that! There were no high-pressure sales tactics, just genuine answers ...
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“Parkgate provide the first genuine property management service that we ......”
5 Star Review
Nov 03,2015
By:
'C'
Nov 03,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £1750
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £1750
Postcode: SW15
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Parkgate provide the first genuine property management service that we have experienced. Their response to problems including plumbing and minor structural repairs has been fast, and efficient resulting in high quality work at a reasonable cost to us as owners. They are diligent, helpful and ...
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“Excellent network of professionals to ensure the job gets completed ......”
5 Star Review
Oct 26,2015
By:
'Robert'
Oct 26,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: They manage our estate
Sold price: £385000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
They manage our estate
Sold price: £385000
Postcode: SW15
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Excellent network of professionals to ensure the job gets completed in a timely manner and a reasonable price. I have always been impressed with their consistency in service and cost effectiveness too....
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Very reasonable given their flexibility.
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“Chris was very helpful from the moment we first visited ......”
1 Star Review
Oct 24,2015
By:
'Caroline'
Oct 24,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £3500
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £3500
Postcode: SW15
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Chris was very helpful from the moment we first visited the property. He welcomed us with a smile, without pressuring us. He honestly answered all of our questions during the visit and afterwards, providing prompt information and support as we required. We moved into the ...
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“Excellent and friendly service. This agency is refreshingly low key ......”
5 Star Review
Sep 14,2015
By:
'Judith'
Sep 14,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1650
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: TW9
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1650
Postcode: TW9
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Excellent and friendly service. This agency is refreshingly low key and one does not feel pressured at all. We came into the Agency just as the flat became available and Susy was most helpful in processing everything quickly. She dealt with minor queries effectively and ...
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“Parkgate Estate Agency have been unbelievable helpful in the process ......”
5 Star Review
Sep 08,2015
By:
'Laura'
Sep 08,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £800
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: TW10
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £800
Postcode: TW10
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Parkgate Estate Agency have been unbelievable helpful in the process of finding a flat, I would definitely recommend them. Less than a month ago I accepted my first postgrad job, which was great but also meant a great deal of upheaval to move from Yorkshire ...
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1 Star Review
Aug 21,2015
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'Doug'
Aug 21,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Sales (Prospective customer)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: TW10
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
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Postcode: TW10
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1. When the initial call is connected there was on 2 occasions a reluctance to speak to the customer.
2. A reluctance to to set up viewings.
3. A lack of knowledge relating to properties.
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5 Star Review
Jul 17,2015
By:
'RobM'
Jul 17,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: TW9
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
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Postcode: TW9
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I generally dread having to engage with estate agents, but my experience working with Susie proved quite the opposite. She managed to negotiate a deal to ensure that I got the home I wanted, and everything got done quickly and smoothly. She acts with integrity ...
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4 Star Review
Jun 15,2015
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'Sam'
Jun 15,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1700
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1700
Postcode: SW15
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All members of staff at Parkgate have been helpful and timely in responding to our queries. The contracting and moving in process was conducted efficiently and in a hassle-free manner. Any necessary maintenance work has been performed in a timely manner. Overall very satisfied....
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The fees are very reasonable in comparison with other London-based estate agents. Would definitely recommend Parkgate on this basis,
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“Found Both Chris and Harry to be both professional, efficient ......”
5 Star Review
Jun 03,2015
By:
'Alan'
Jun 03,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £1275
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £1275
Postcode: SW15
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Found Both Chris and Harry to be both professional, efficient and very courteous when dealing with. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a high level of service. Customer care is everything and for these guys it comes second nature. Thanks ...
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Reduced down to 6% which was very helpful
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“Fantastic estate agents, extremely professional and well run. Harry is ......”
5 Star Review
Apr 29,2015
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'Laura'
Apr 29,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1700
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
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Rent PCM: £1700
Postcode: SW15
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Fantastic estate agents, extremely professional and well run. Harry is an absolute dream, we never once felt pressured and he gave us clear and unbiased answers to our questions. In our experience it's very rare to come away from an estate agents feeling positive, but ...
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We were a little over our budget when we viewed this property. We put an offer to Harry and he was able to negotiate this price for us, which we were very happy about.
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4 Star Review
Mar 18,2015
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'Angharad'
Mar 18,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £510000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £510000
Postcode: SW15
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Following a bad experience with another (big) agent in the Putney area we appointed Parkgate to undertake the sale of our two bed garden flat in 2013. Despite a rising market and a good property, our previous agent had failed to secure us a single offer. ...
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“Harry helped with the sale - very committed and supporting ......”
5 Star Review
Mar 18,2015
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'Robert'
Mar 18,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £385000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £385000
Postcode: SW15
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Harry helped with the sale - very committed and supporting through the process.
Chris has helped with Lettings - again, very helpful....
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“Excellent service, Definitely Ill recommend this agency to my friends ......”
5 Star Review
Mar 16,2015
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'Manny'
Mar 16,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1750
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £1750
Postcode: SW15
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Excellent service, Definitely Ill recommend this agency to my friends or any person interesting in rent or buy a property, the staff is very helpful and they answer quickly to all my questions! They find the exactly property for me!
Everything was very fast so ...
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5 Star Review
Mar 16,2015
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'FB'
Mar 16,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Postcode: SW15
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This is the second year that I am renting my flat through parkgate. First time it was Chris Hawkins who rented the place and second time was Harry Douglas . I found both of them very efficient and professional and felt relax to liaise my concerns ...
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“Excellent professional service. Nothing was too much trouble for Chris. ......”
5 Star Review
Jan 26,2015
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'Bev'
Jan 26,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £400000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £400000
Postcode: SW15
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Excellent professional service. Nothing was too much trouble for Chris. He was always available when I need to talk or be reassured about certain issues throughout the transaction which went smoothly thanks to his Input.
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I must admit I thought wed agreed a lesser fee but as I couldnt be sure I didnt dispute this.
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5 Star Review
Jan 25,2015
By:
'Daniel'
Jan 25,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £475000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SW15
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £475000
Postcode: SW15
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Selling a property can be stressful.This is now the fourth property we have sold and by far the easiest.We do not live in the UK so had to rely on Parkgate far more than would be expected.No problem was too small.They ...
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“Absolutely first-class job from Susie. I spotted the property online ......”
5 Star Review
Jan 17,2015
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'Simon'
Jan 17,2015
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £950
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: TW9
Branch: Richmond, 8 Eton Street
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Rent PCM: £950
Postcode: TW9
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Absolutely first-class job from Susie. I spotted the property online on the day I was due to leave for Christmas, and she quickly arranged a viewing for me a couple of hours later. All the way from there until I moved in there was good, ...
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