Purplebricks

1.23/5 rating 161 reviews
  • 37% valuation accuracy
  • 10% recommend
  • 21% fee satisfaction
Purplebricks has been one of the property industry’s leading online and hybrid agents in the UK.
We are proud to deliver service that includes:
- A low fixed fee for selling or letting your property, saving you thousands versus a high street
- Your very own Local Property or Lettings Expert, dedicated to providing the very best service
- Your property will be listed on all major property portals and websites, i Read full description...Purplebricks has been one of the property industry’s leading online and hybrid agents in the UK.
We are proud to deliver service that includes:
- A low fixed fee for selling or letting your property, saving you thousands versus a high street
- Your very own Local Property or Lettings Expert, dedicated to providing the very best service
- Your property will be listed on all major property portals and websites, including Zoopla and Rightmove
- Open 24/7 when most High Street agents are closed.
- Properties can be fully managed, just pass us the keys.
Do not hesitate to use the free home valuation tool to receive an estimate of your property value. We would love to hear from you!
Purplebricks

Suite 7 First Floor, Cranmore Place, Cranmore Drive
Shirley,Solihull
West Midlands
B90 4RZ
0800 810 8008

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“Dreadful and fraudulent...”

Jan 15,2019
Minithumbdown
By: 'A Karim’s'
Jan 15,2019
4 people found
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At least ten members of a family rented my house and one son was mentally disabled. The disable child destroyed my house.Everything was hide from me. The Europian family did not pay one year rent but Purple brick took their fees for that year. ...
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This is a awful letting agent.
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“Truly useless...”

Jan 11,2019
Minithumbdown
By: 'Unhappy lanlord'
Jan 11,2019
2 people found
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To anyone out there, please do not be duped by Purple Bricks 'full management' fees and promises of dealing with all queries with tenants - they just won't. They refer everything back to you to make a decision (often on problems that can be easily ...
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we are being charged the full rate for us to do most of the sorting out of tenants problems.
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“Fraudulent and Misleading...”

Jan 10,2019
Minithumbdown
By: 'Pufflemuff'
Jan 10,2019
3 people found
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Sent a contractor to perform an inspection on checkout of our rented property. No issues raised. Later received a checkout report saying there was a scorch mark on the kitchen counter (which there isn't). See the picture from the checkout report which just shows some ...
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“Disgraceful...”

Jan 04,2019
Minithumbdown
By: 'A.T.'
Jan 04,2019
12 people found
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I feel it is disgraceful that Purple bricks are allowed to advertise as "Purple bricks do everything for you". It is also concerning that they remove negative trust pilot reviews making their company seem fantastic. We feel absolutely misled into using them. Helpful to start ...
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Their fees would be fantastic if you are lucky enough to sell. However you must remember you pay the fee in advance. So when they go non existent after you've handed over your money and you have no choice but to go elsewhere you are effectively paying estate agent fees twice. So in reality they are a very expensive mistake
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By: Laura Hamblin
Jan 07, 2019
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I have had a similar experience with Purple Bricks. They were very keen before signing up with them, ringing nearly every day but when their sign went up, no viewings, a call once a week at best. Tried to end the agreement and they charged us £1300 to break the contract even though they had not done any viewings. I spoke to an adviser who lodged my complaint but the area manager never telephoned. My TruePilot review got removed. Appalling. ...

“Terrible lettings service...”

Jan 02,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Ankur'
Jan 02,2019
5 people found
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I could write a book on this but will i summarise with DO NOT USE FOR LETTINGS. Failed to transfer the rent to me for two months in a row and even after I cancelled the services they haven't returned the keys to my property (...
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Rip off. Taken my money for no service
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“worst costumer service...”

Dec 21,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'laszlo szucs Brighton'
Dec 21,2018
5 people found
this helpful
Meter reading for water and electricity is still not finished (since our inventory and key handover on Saturday 24th November) because nobody could locate the meters. I was told i have to contact a maintenance company, i did. I did all what i have to, ...
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“Dreadful!...”

Dec 21,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Amanda'
Dec 21,2018
7 people found
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Avoid at all costs! They truly are the worst agents I've ever dealt with. They offer the promise of selling your home with no fees and literally do nothing to sell it, once they've hooked you. They've cost me time and money. The pictures taken ...
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The fees wouldn’t be so bad if they had the ability to sell a property.
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“Great experience with Purple Bricks...”

Nov 16,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'SLB'
Nov 16,2018
1 people found
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When we found a house we really liked we invited some local agents to come value our house for sale. We also asked Purplebricks and Bryan Tyler was our consultant. We respected Bryan's friendly and honest approach. He was not pushy at all and we ...
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Bargain fees compared to high street estate agents. Paid up front and chose our own solicitors
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By: SLB
Dec 20, 2018
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“Poor experience...”

Nov 16,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Graeme Bell'
Nov 16,2018
10 people found
this helpful
At the start I was impressed, the tenancy signing and moving in process was all very eficient and quick. However, I've lived here since February, it got to June, July time after months of asking them to take the Let sign down, I had to ...
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By: Leah johnson
Dec 06, 2018
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he same has happened to us, the week we moved in we had an issue with the kitchen lights so they were unusable, it took 2 weeks for those to be fixed. we are currently without a boiler so no hot water or heating in December, this has been ongoing for 6 days despite daily emails and phonecalls to them. today we got up to a massive leak in the utility room, nobody has been sent out, its an utter joke . thankfully we have managed to get in contact with our landlord who was appalled as he di ...

“If I could give zero stars then I would...”

Nov 06,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Matt Burden'
Nov 06,2018
27 people found
this helpful
I can only assume there is some kind of bot leaving positive reviews on Trust Pilot. Either that or it's compulsory for staff to leave them. This is an assumption of course as I'm just a bit angry that this company continues to exist. Please, ...
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You get what you pay for
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By: Martin T
Nov 17, 2018
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I'll second this. Like it or not, sales progression is part if the expectation that your customer has if you're employing an estate agent whether you're buying or selling. I get told they are a "Reactive" after sales service constantly, ie they ring/email when you ask them to. If they don't get an answer, the progression ends there. So, if a buyer changes their circumstances (which happens enough times to consider on any sale), it's unlikely you'll hear about it without asking a lot. I ...

“Terrible for buyers...”

Nov 03,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Craigibabu'
Nov 03,2018
17 people found
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Tried to arranged viewing as a prospective cash buyer via online booking , took way too long to confirm , rebooked several times due to local agent being unavailable every time , phoned purple bricks directly , sent a query email , no outcome recieved , as a buyer i will ...
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“unhappy/disappointed...”

Nov 02,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Jules55'
Nov 02,2018
14 people found
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I do realize that this complaint is overdue but its only now that i am going down the process of putting my property on the market again... and not with purple bricks as before... I am upset about the service i received and the costs ...
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I felt the fees were bad. Due to the fact that bad advice was given about a sitting tenant and the fact that i took the flat off the market very soon.
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“Awful experience, very unprofessional...”

Nov 02,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Matilda'
Nov 02,2018
10 people found
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I had a phone call from Purple Bricks less than 48 hours prior to my tenant's move in date, asking if I'd 'heard the update' and casually mentioned that they were no longer moving in due to 'being arrested.' There was no further explanation or ...
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“Avoid...”

Nov 02,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Charlotte'
Nov 02,2018
9 people found
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** Very disappointed ** After previously marketing a property with no problems I have used purplebricks for my current property. I have had very little contact regarding marketing other than when I have chased the estate agent. The property has been on the market since the 8th ...
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“Aggressive and Rude...”

Nov 02,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Annoyed'
Nov 02,2018
9 people found
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Tried to buy a property thro Purple Bricks which fell through as they hadn't vetted the buyer properly and left us out of pocket by £1500. But they were quick enough to ring me and DEMAND evidence of our deposit even though the offer on the ...
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By: Even More Annoyed
Nov 06, 2018
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They are absolutely appalling. Will NEVER consider even looking at a property to buy in the future if it's from them. ...

“Good for photos and advertising property...”

Nov 01,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'kathykagora'
Nov 01,2018
7 people found
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If all you want are some photos of your property which can then be listed onto Rightmove and Zoopla etc then Purplebricks does the job. Follow-up sales support (a crucial stage) has been absent. I've had to do all the chasing including liaise with the ...
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A bit expensive for taking photos and putting onto Rightmove and Zoopla?
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“Brilliant for a Month......”

Oct 22,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Peter'
Oct 22,2018
7 people found
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Agent was brilliant for the first month, then slowly vanished! Doesn't answer emails or phone now. Couldn't fault the service from Natalie initially, very encouraging and professional work. Follow ups were quick and had a few viewings, but after a month all that dissipated. I'm ...
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Fees are brilliant if your property will sell itself.
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“HOPELESS...”

Oct 12,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Mark'
Oct 12,2018
17 people found
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Do not use plain and simple. Hidden costs and zero follow up. Use solicitors with no local knowledge, don't qualify buyers and are never available. And then you still have to pay them even if the sale falls through. Its a con and a rip-off. ...
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Hidden costs and its rubbish that's it no sale no fee - you have to pay regardless
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“Avoid at all costs!...”

Oct 01,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Juliap1978'
Oct 01,2018
32 people found
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Please don't make the same mistake that I (and it seems many others) did and choose to ignore all the negative reviews of Purplebricks. Blinded by the sales patter of my 'local property expert' and the low cost, I believed that Purplebricks would give me ...
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You pay even if your house doesn't sell. They don't want it to sell quickly- you are more likely to buy their add one if your house stays on the market longer.
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“Awful experience...”

Sep 11,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'unhappy seller'
Sep 11,2018
29 people found
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my property was on the market for 9 months with not one viewing, despite reducing the asking price by £10,000. The pictures did not do the property justice, the descriptions written of primary school standard and contact with the agent limited. Graham was useless then went off ...
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“Ridiculously awful...”

Sep 11,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Mitch'
Sep 11,2018
14 people found
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I also do not know where to start. In 20 years of renting this is worst experience. Even complaining and speaking to managers and directors changes nothing. I still have outstanding maintenance issues from over six months ago staff changing every two months and using that ...
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High
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“Worst letting Agent ever...”

Aug 29,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Patel'
Aug 29,2018
23 people found
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They have messed me around so much, I don't think I have enough space here and wouldn't know where to start. Then I find out there's a clause in my contract that say £600 plus Vat to leave even though I've been there over a year. ...
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Terrible
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“Poor show...”

Aug 29,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Rachael'
Aug 29,2018
19 people found
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Debbie came across as friendly, engaging and enthusiastic to sell, but my experience was she was focused on getting me to sign up and not at all on selling my property....
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Fees were very good and highly competitive, but because they are paid in advance they have no inventive to seek your property.
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“Terrible estate agent. Don't buy through them!...”

Aug 27,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Kerri jenkins'
Aug 27,2018
19 people found
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Unhelpful. No communication. Not in a position to sell myself and my partner went to purchase a property with purplebricks end of Feb 2018 for a property at 66 the common in Barwell. It has been 6 months since we started, and we pulled out a week ago. ...
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We did not pay fees through this company but lost money through our solicitors because of the negligence
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“Purple bricks...”

Aug 13,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'R O'Brien'
Aug 13,2018
34 people found
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There isn't much I can say really.They are absolutely rubbish.I would advise that you spend the extra money and go to a High street agent. After 4 months of empty promises we gave up with them. Went to a high street agent and sold ...
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The fees are more if you live in the London area (£1100) didn't mind paying that but there was a £300 fee for them to show the property to clients this was not value for money. And don't forget the VAT. All in All for the service the fees are to much.
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By: James Preece
Aug 16, 2018
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Sale fell through as purple bricks didn't do due diligence on the buyer wasted 6 weeks lost the house we were buying. Also charged us £360 for using other solicitors for the aborted transaction. Have now moved from purple bricks as we don't even get feedback from viewers!! All in all I would recommend not using purple bricks to anyone as they still want their £849 for this sub standard service, good luck purple bricks!! ...

“Late drunk loud agent...”

Aug 13,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Dan'
Aug 13,2018
22 people found
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WORST experience with a real estate agent BY FAR with PurpleBricks. I booked a viewing to a property, and the agent responsible for showing me the place sent me a last minute email at 3am cancelling my viewing for no apparent reason. I waited outside ...
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“Unhelpful...”

Aug 13,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Jessica'
Aug 13,2018
14 people found
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(First Time Seller) - I had my offer accepted on a house, but after needing to arrange for some further checks, the agent was completely unhelpful, only sending me text messages in response to my attempted phone calls. Purchase fell through due to poor communication ...
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“Dreadful. Just about the sign up. Want your money upfront so sign up is the be all....”

Aug 13,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Unimpressed'
Aug 13,2018
19 people found
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Turned up late, jeans and t shirt. Undervalued significantly. Couldn't answer questions, didnt listen. All about the sign up. Get the fee. Sent a quote in £30k more after telling me it wasn't worth it. Just want your money up front. Be very careful. These ...
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Fees were cheap bit no confidence he would do anything after he got the money.
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“Absolutely Awful Service...”

Aug 13,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'LondonTenant'
Aug 13,2018
11 people found
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I have been complaining about an ongoing maintenance issue at our property which severely impacts our health on a day-to-day basis - and purple bricks have been incredibly inept at dealing with it. The staff is unresponsive, the phone number provided for helplines all circle ...
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overcharge as all estate agents do but fees are not the main issue. the main issue is responsiveness and them not doing anything
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“Complete Commisery from Start to Finish...”

Aug 13,2018
Minithumbdown
By: 'Not one viewing'
Aug 13,2018
23 people found
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The so called "Local Property Expert" massively overvalued the property, took awful photos and regurgitated manufactured statistics about how good Purplebricks are and repeated them for about an hour. The property was put on Rightmove. That was the end of what Purplebricks actually did to ...
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Suite 7 First Floor, Cranmore Place, Cranmore Drive
Shirley,Solihull
West Midlands
B90 4RZ
0800 810 8008

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