Portico
4.6/5, 2972 reviews
92% recommended
95% sales valuation accuracy
97% sales fee satisfaction
90% lettings valuation accuracy
81% lettings fee satisfaction
PorticoWe're Portico, an award-winning London agent with 18 branches across London and Essex.We offer a range of unique services that set us apart from other agents; our Concierge sales package includes Interior Styling and 2 days of handyman work to maximise the sale price achieved, and all our Lettings packages come ... show more Portico

We're Portico, an award-winning London agent with 18 branches across London and Essex.

We offer a range of unique services that set us apart from other agents; our Concierge sales package includes Interior Styling and 2 days of handyman work to maximise the sale price achieved, and all our Lettings packages come with a free Rent Guarantee for peace of mind.

We also offer a premium Airbnb management service, and a cost-effective Handyman service.

As you might expect, we are members of ARLA, NAEA, Safe Agent and TPOS, and we're committed and supportive, with high levels of communication. We also have a team of in-house tradesmen, to make sure we can offer our clients the best possible standards of property maintenance

If you have a property we can help you with, or if you'd like to find out more about us, give us a call on 0207 099 4000. Alternatively, pop in and see us 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday, or 10am to 5pm on Saturdays. We're a friendly bunch!

Click here if you'd like to find out how much your property is currently worth in 60 seconds!

We are proud to have been awarded London Estate Agency of the Year 2016 at the Sunday Times Awards sponsored by Zoopla.

Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 95% 97% £40,000 £16,000,000
Lettings 90% 81% £290 £4,500
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
637 17 1047 192 526 5 439 5 75 29
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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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“Portico overcharge and underdeliver, we found......”

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Apr 30,2020
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Apr 30,2020
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Portico overcharge and underdeliver, we found them very poor communicators, arrogant and slow. Not a company that is customer centered, it seemed like they thought they were doing a favour by responding. We ended the lease early and were charged a lot for simple services. ...
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“Marc and his Portico team are great! They've ......”

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By: 'Omar'
Apr 28,2020
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Marc and his Portico team are great! They've been managing my property since September last year, and the whole process was stress-free. Marc has been very trustworthy, knowledgable, helpful, and friendly. He is always willing to help with your questions and goes the extra mile. ...
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“Marc Mcllveney at Portico helping me a lot. T......”

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Apr 22,2020
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By: 'Tomo'
Apr 22,2020
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Marc Mcllveney at Portico helping me a lot. This is very difficult time to fine new flat but I was smooth and nice. Next time if I need to fine a flat I would ask him again!...
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“Please do avoid this letting agent!!Before I ......”

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By: 'CANAN'
Apr 17,2020
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Please do avoid this letting agent!!Before I even rented a studio, my viewing was cancelled twice based on the fact they(Rupa Vara, Portico Hammersmith) did not have the keys and an explanation, could not reach the landlord, and the tenant did not know ...
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“Bought a flat in Walthamstow...”

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Apr 11,2020
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By: 'rob_adams87'
Apr 11,2020
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Recently bought a flat in Walthamstow with Portico and was very impressed! Really professional estate agents, very reasonably well priced property, helped in the negotiating phase, excellent communication! Special shouts to Sean Hewitt the office manager and Becky - thanks guys! :)...
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“OUTSTANDING SERVICE...”

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Apr 06,2020
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By: 'Nigel'
Apr 06,2020
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We decided to use Portico in Woodford, after we spoke to two other Agents in the area and they were most unimpressive. Daniel Cantle from Portico however, was like a breath of fresh air and restored our faith in Estate Agents. He and his team ...
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“Ivett was entirely unhelpful with our propert......”

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Mar 30,2020
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By: 'Chris'
Mar 30,2020
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Ivett was entirely unhelpful with our property hunt. I would not recommend Portico or anyone that is part of their team. It felt entirely disorganised and lacked cohesive team structure. Can see why estate agents have the reputation they have,...
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“Lindsay has been highly unhelpful....”

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By: 'Yolanda'
Mar 19,2020
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Lindsay has been highly unhelpful throught my tenancy with Portico. Requests have often gone for months without action. I would not recommend working with Lindsay or Portico....
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“Portico were amazing from start to finish. Go......”

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Mar 02,2020
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By: 'Sara'
Mar 02,2020
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Portico were amazing from start to finish. Gokhan from their Leyton branch was so helpful, always on the end of the phone for my endless questions. I really felt like he went above and beyond to ensure the whole process was efficient and professional in ...
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“Take a bow. Truly remarkable service from doo......”

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Feb 28,2020
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By: 'Kiran'
Feb 28,2020
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Take a bow. Truly remarkable service from door to door. And I would know. I'm remarking on it, as you read....
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“It has been a pleasure working with Portico -......”

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Feb 28,2020
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By: 'F'
Feb 28,2020
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It has been a pleasure working with Portico - Marc McIlveney and Gokhan Akbas They have dealt with things in an efficient and very professional manner and always there on the phone to hold you through the process of letting out the property....
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“Never dealt with such horrendous estate agents in my 10 years ......”

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Feb 26,2020
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By: 'Charlie'
Feb 26,2020
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Never dealt with such horrendous estate agents in my 10 years living in London and that's saying something!! The Portico Walthamstow team were rude, shameless and aggressive in their approach, especially Sean Hewitt (I have the emails to back this up!) making our purchase process unnecessarily ...
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“Thanks to.Portico especially Henry and Mikeal......”

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Feb 20,2020
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By: 'HW'
Feb 20,2020
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Thanks to.Portico especially Henry and Mikeala for all the help, support and advice selling our house. Would happily recommend them....
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“Please avoid whether you are a tenant or a landlord. ......”

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By: 'Karina'
Feb 17,2020
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Please avoid whether you are a tenant or a landlord. Absolutely shocking service, or to be more specific its absence, moreover contract bleach as well. Do they actually pay for good reviews as we have nothing good to say after over a year of tenancy .... ...
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Too high, not to mention a lack of service and a lack of professionalism
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“I have been dealing with Chris at the Woodfor......”

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Feb 13,2020
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By: 'Deborah'
Feb 13,2020
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I have been dealing with Chris at the Woodford branch, he is extremely professional, gave attention to detail and very efficient. I would highly recommend using Portico DA...
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“Thank you!!...”

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By: 'Kiera'
Feb 11,2020
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My experience with Portico and more specifically with Becky and Mikeala has been the least stressful part of moving. From first contact with Becky, things have gone better than expected. Too often you hear about nightmare letting agents being pushy and not having your best ...
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“Sean at the office in Walthamstow is always v......”

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By: 'Jackie'
Feb 10,2020
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Sean at the office in Walthamstow is always very professional & accomodating whenever I have had any dealings with him over the last 7 years as a landlord....
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“Portico Walthamstow...”

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By: 'Sharath'
Feb 05,2020
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Sean and Portico Walthamstow were incredibly helpful when we had an issue with a tenant not paying the rent and helped us through the entire process. Hugely appreciated and very supportive. We have continued to use them for a number of years bow...
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“As always I find the service given from the W......”

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By: 'PHILLIP'
Feb 05,2020
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As always I find the service given from the Walthamstow office of portico most helpful and efficient. In particular that of Sean and Becky who excel in every respect....
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“Flora and the entire Portico team have just ......”

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By: 'Frances'
Feb 04,2020
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Flora and the entire Portico team have just been fantastic. Flora, was a true professional, and walked me step by step through the tenancy process. Through out the entire process of putting forward my offer to the referencing and tenancy agreement being completed, the Portico ...
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“My experience was just better than ok, as the......”

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Jan 31,2020
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Jan 31,2020
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My experience was just better than ok, as the tenancy process got off to a shaky start - it seemed the agents only had the welfare of the landlord in mind, and apparently everything needed to be asked to be put into the contract and ...
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“Portico (formerly Spencers) took over managem......”

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Jan 29,2020
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By: 'Flatlet'
Jan 29,2020
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Portico (formerly Spencers) took over management of my flat after two agents mismanaged my property. My first contact with Portico was with Marc Mcllveney at the Layton Office. I was so glad of his professional advice and the efficient manner he dealt with the rogue ...
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“Mr Erick Dos Santos has been absolutely treme......”

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Jan 20,2020
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By: 'Jack'
Jan 20,2020
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Mr Erick Dos Santos has been absolutely tremendous throughout the sale process, always available to take calls + questions that I have. Is determined to find you the right property. Very kind humerus chap who i would be delighted to recommend to anyone looking in the ...
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“Very satisfied...”

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By: 'Mo'
Jan 20,2020
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Having dealt with Joseph and the team in the Fulham office, they gave me some great advice and I would highly recommend their services...
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“5 stars...”

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Jan 20,2020
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By: 'Cristina'
Jan 20,2020
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5 stars for the team to Joseph, Erick and Molly for their assistance and attention. I am happy to recommend their service to anyone....
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“Great teamwork, great communication at every ......”

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Jan 19,2020
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Jan 19,2020
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Great teamwork, great communication at every step. Certainly went above and beyond with the customer service. Well done and many thanks....
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“Very efficient service. All staff I have dea......”

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Jan 15,2020
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Sanyah
By: 'Graham'
Jan 15,2020
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Very efficient service. All staff I have dealt with have been first class. They had the difficult task of letting the flat around Christmas, which is never easy, but succeeded. I can trust them to be thorough....
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“Excellent service...”

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Jan 13,2020
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By: 'Alan'
Jan 13,2020
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Excellent service: pricing was right, they found a buyer within 2 days and were very helpful throughout the process, including for instance sending final meter readings to save me a trip. Definitely recommended....
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“I have been dealing with Sean for over ten ye......”

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By: 'Alexandra'
Jan 06,2020
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I have been dealing with Sean for over ten years he had always been professional and understanding at all times. I wouldn't work with anyone else - Thanks Sean Alex...
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“Been using portico for years now and main con......”

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Dec 23,2019
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By: 'Karen'
Dec 23,2019
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Been using portico for years now and main contact is Marc McIlVeney, he is always happy to help and answer any questions. Would recommend him at the Leyton office....
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Complaints Procedure

We value your business. If you are unhappy with our service, please speak to the manager of the office or department with whom you are dealing. If after speaking to them you are still dissatisfied, please contact Keith Cross (Operations Director) at [email protected] or telephone 020 7729 5222
Last updated at 2:23 PM 07/05/2019 by Ed Lugg

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