Boydens
Colchester, CO3
1.7/5, 17 reviews
18% recommended
100% sales valuation accuracy
100% sales fee satisfaction



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“This agent needs to learn who her client (the vendor) ......”

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Aug 29,2015
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By: 'JM'
Aug 29,2015
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This agent needs to learn who her client (the vendor) is and not support the buyer, to the point of making us feel like we were being unreasonable when her precious protege wasn't performing with the purchase. We had serious doubts over the weeks and months from the date of offer, but she was having none of it, more or less saying we were being unreasonable and he could do no wrong. We had to force the buyer to have a survey, we heard every excuse under the sun from the agent who was protecting her man at every turn, we eventually had to force a final date for exchange, at which she finally tells us that her man does not have any money to buy our house, this is 3 months from the date of acceptance of offer. She was very unprofessional and couldn't even support us even at the very end, when we lost not only our house sale but also the beloved house we were buying. We have used two
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Boydens
Aston House, 57-59 Crouch Street
Colchester
Essex
CO3 3EY
01206 762244

Performance statistics
Services Valuation Accuracy Fees Satisfaction Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 100% 100% £185,000 £185,000
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
1 5 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 3
Areas covered
Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
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“Transparent, reliable and friendly...”

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May 24,2022
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By: 'DrBo'
May 24,2022
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As a renter, found Boydens in Colchester an absolute pleasure to work with! Understanding, professional, prompt and transparent. Highly recommend!...
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“One of the worst agents in ColchesterAfter m......”

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Jul 08,2020
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By: 'Rawdon'
Jul 08,2020
6 people found
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One of the worst agents in Colchester After my first review in January 2020. I progressed my complaint through the Ombudsman. Who found in my favour and fined Boydens....
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“Poor Service from Boydens...”

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Jan 15,2020
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Paul
By: 'Rawdon'
Jan 15,2020
3 people found
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After more than 30 years, with Boydens I feel that I can speak with some justification. To all future landlords, be aware that Boydens charges are very high. For new customers taking full management the rate is 13% plus vat. Be aware that the reports by the ...
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“I am most impressed with the Customer Service......”

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Dec 11,2019
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Laura
By: 'June'
Dec 11,2019
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I am most impressed with the Customer Service that Laura Pattinson has provided me with regard to my property. She has worked really hard to get new tenants before Christmas and give me 'peace of mind' over the holiday period. Thanx Laura - much appreciated......
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“Sale...”

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Aug 22,2018
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Darren
By: 'Julie'
Aug 22,2018
1 people found
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We chose Boydens because of their positive and optimistic approach and their genuine interest in our property. They dealt with the whole process in a reliable and professional manner. No hesitation in recommending them....
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Reasonable
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“Extremely disappointing service...”

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Aug 21,2018
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By: 'Customer'
Aug 21,2018
6 people found
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It doesn't seem the agency care whether you call and leave a voice mail or email to to view property or even confirm you want the property to let. Terrible experience. Their automated email will find some good match for you and when want to ...
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“Terrible communication, no apparent ownership of issues, have spoken with 4 ......”

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Sep 09,2017
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By: 'Alan'
Sep 09,2017
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Terrible communication, no apparent ownership of issues, have spoken with 4 different people trying to get feedback on an offer made for a property. Latest response was "we are very busy today", I really would like to pass that comment on to the vendor who is ...
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n/a I am a buyer not a seller
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“Awful service from the get go. Walked into the office, ......”

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Nov 12,2016
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By: 'Sumgai'
Nov 12,2016
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Awful service from the get go. Walked into the office, was asked if I'm looking for lettings or sales and as soon as I said lettings, the mood dropped from politeness to 'seriously could not care less.' Ben dealt with us for a property ...
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Comment on agent fees
Charging an admin fee and then not actually doing any admin = Bad.
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“Me and my partner were with Boydens for 2 years and ......”

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Jul 05,2016
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By: 'Philip'
Jul 05,2016
5 people found
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Me and my partner were with Boydens for 2 years and put up with living in damp for 1 1/2 yrs there. they are terrible at organisation and getting people to come get things sorted. waited months to get thermostat moved and the did do it but 2 week ...
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Comment on agent fees
Its terrible the fees are ok if you are getting a good property but where we was i wouldnt even let an animal sleep in let alone a human being.
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By: Paul Buck
Jul 05, 2016
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Good afternoon Philip, thank you for your comments. I will refer you again to the contents of our conversation in that we do not own the properties and the landlord is responsible for maintenance of the property. It was also the landlord who retained the amount noted from your deposit not Boydens. If you are as unhappy as you suggest may I respectfully invite you to submit a formal complaint so that the matter can be addressed with you personally, you have our details. ...

“Lettings dept has for years been inept in what is ......”

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Feb 16,2016
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By: 'stunnedsilence'
Feb 16,2016
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Lettings dept has for years been inept in what is actually a really simple process. So often they don't return calls, which is annoying but not even the start of it. For some time now I have been getting the verious tenents to call me ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Not worth the hassle but in the scheme of things they're about mid level.
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Not worth the hassle but in the scheme of things they're about mid level.
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“Tenancy got off to a very bad start with this ......”

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Feb 09,2016
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By: 'Will'
Feb 09,2016
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Tenancy got off to a very bad start with this agent. The house we moved into was left in a horrible state by the previous tenant to the point a 'professional cleaning team' were to be sent to sort out the mess. As it transpired ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
reasonable fees
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reasonable fees
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“This agent needs to learn who her client (the vendor) ......”

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Aug 29,2015
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By: 'JM'
Aug 29,2015
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This agent needs to learn who her client (the vendor) is and not support the buyer, to the point of making us feel like we were being unreasonable when her precious protege wasn't performing with the purchase. We had serious doubts over the weeks and ...
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“Me and my partner have received inconsistent and lackluster service ......”

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Jun 10,2015
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By: 'James'
Jun 10,2015
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Me and my partner have received inconsistent and lackluster service from Boydens. They appeared professional and laid back up until the time we had signed up and paid our fees. The flat was visibly nice on the surface but after we moved in the issues ...
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“Absolutely useless! Newly moved into the Colchester area for work ......”

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Apr 28,2014
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By: 'Richard'
Apr 28,2014
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Absolutely useless! Newly moved into the Colchester area for work and spent a day looking at prospective flats to rent prior to moving. Found the flat on offer by Boydens and enquired about the parking arrangements at the property. The representative who showed me the ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Being vaguely organized would help.
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“As a landlord I would expect a reasonable amount of ......”

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Dec 27,2013
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By: 'Danny'
Dec 27,2013
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As a landlord I would expect a reasonable amount of help for the large fee I am charged. My experience with Boydens is contrary. Every month for two years I have had to ring over and over to find out what is happening with my ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Actually actively do something
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“Boydens Block Property Management review¢â‚¬Â¢ I sent a simple request ......”

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May 06,2013
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By: 'P'
May 06,2013
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Boydens Block Property Management review ¢â‚¬Â¢ I sent a simple request informing Boydens I wished to make a complaint with one sentence outlining the issue so it could be directed to the correct person. Without giving full details of the complaint I was told by Boydens ...
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“Regarding the amount of money it costs to let a ......”

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Jun 07,2012
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By: 'Proper'
Jun 07,2012
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Regarding the amount of money it costs to let a property via a letting agent, which is considerable I might add, it seems reasonable to expect at least some basic level of service with professional advice and guidance. After all, they are the experts, apparently, ...
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Complaints Procedure

Complaint Handling Procedure (CHP): A written statement is available at all offices but below is a copy:

As a regulated RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) firm, we have in place a CHP, which meets the regulatory requirements. Our CHP has two stages. Stage one of the CHP gives our firm the opportunity to review and consider your complaint in full. Our firm will try to resolve your complaint to your satisfaction. If you are not happy with our response, you will have the opportunity to take your complaint to stage two. Stage two gives you the client, the opportunity to have your complaint reviewed and considered by an independent redress provider, approved by RICS.

Please provide details of your complaint in writing. We ask that you put your complaint in writing to make sure that we have a full understanding of the reasons for your complaint. Please send your written complaint to:

Miss Cheryl Cox M.A.R.L.A., Office Manager, Boydens, Aston House, 57-59 Crouch Street, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3EY T: 01206 771210 E: [email protected]

We will consider your complaint as quickly as possible, and will acknowledge receipt of your written complaint within 3 working days. We will send a formal written outcome of the complaint investigation within 15 working days of receipt of the complaint.
Last updated at 10:50 AM 05/02/2018 by Louise Pemble

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