“Terrible experience: stressful and I lost money. Also a data ......”
1 Star Review
Apr 22,2017
By:
'rwright'
Apr 22,2017
Branch: Sheffield, 896 Ecclesall Road
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: S11
Branch: Sheffield, 896 Ecclesall Road
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: S11
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Terrible experience: stressful and I lost money. Also a data protection breach.
I lined up a rental property with Blundells, paid the good faith fee on 4th April and was assured I could move in on Tuesday 18th April. On Thursday 13th April (just before the bank holidays on Friday 14th and Monday 17th April) I was told the property was no longer available. I had already arranged the removal company to move me to Sheffield from North Wales and childcare for my 10-month baby. I'd also packed up my house - all as a single mum.
I frantically drove from North Wales to Sheffield on Saturday 15th and lined up another rental with Blundells. I was assured I could move in on Tuesday 18th April. On Monday 17th April, in the afternoon, I was informed that THAT property was also not available because the tenant hadn't moved out. Nightmare.
In addition, I received a text today from SparkEnergy asking for an electricity meter reading for the rental property in Sheffield. Turns out my personal data had been handed to a 3rd party energy company - without my knowledge or permission. This is a potential violation of data protection laws; Blundells should review their data protection policy and procedure.
Overall - AVOID if you don't want to encounter extreme stress and personal info being handed over to a 3rd party without your permission or knowledge.
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