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68% sales fee satisfaction
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Jul 11,2009
Jul 11,2009
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Bought a new built property from Westbury Homes six years ago in Stoke-on-Trent. Unfortunately, I received an non-optional extra with the purchase of my home called HLM. This is a company that is dishonest. Over the years they have correspondended brilliantly (when it's time to send me a bill) but don't communicate on any other level. From day one, I made it clear to them that I would pay if I saw proof of the public liability insurance that they insist on taking out for the car parking area that is communal but they don't send this proof. Who would pay for any insurance policy without checking it first? I did see on a couple of occasions in the last six years two men arriving in a van to 'garden'. Both times I timed them; they stayed for four minutes and hoovered up some leaves. There is no garden maintenance for the public areas in the car parks but, there again, even though we are paying for it there really isn't much to garden anyway. As for the AGMs they promised in the original mail-out of their services, I await the first one.
I did tell them that I did not wish to contribute and they told me that I had no choice. This was a direct lie, as I have recently spoken to my solicitor and it turns out that I, along with the other owners, actually own the company ourselves and 2 of the owners are, according to the deeds, directors (as nominated by Westbury Homes) though we don't know which two. In other words, we can dismiss them and that is exactly what we are about to do.
I have in front of me a quite thick file regarding the correspondence I have written over the years. They are so ridiculous that I had to write and ask them if any of them spoke English because they don't seem to understand what I write. Apparently they do! So I said I didn't want any further conversations with them until they met my request of sending me the information for the insurance. They still haven't...
My advice... speak to the solicitor you used when you bought your property. And if possible, dump HLM from a big height as soon as possible. These people are either deluded or don't care and need to go into Room 101 asap.
I did tell them that I did not wish to contribute and they told me that I had no choice. This was a direct lie, as I have recently spoken to my solicitor and it turns out that I, along with the other owners, actually own the company ourselves and 2 of the owners are, according to the deeds, directors (as nominated by Westbury Homes) though we don't know which two. In other words, we can dismiss them and that is exactly what we are about to do.
I have in front of me a quite thick file regarding the correspondence I have written over the years. They are so ridiculous that I had to write and ask them if any of them spoke English because they don't seem to understand what I write. Apparently they do! So I said I didn't want any further conversations with them until they met my request of sending me the information for the insurance. They still haven't...
My advice... speak to the solicitor you used when you bought your property. And if possible, dump HLM from a big height as soon as possible. These people are either deluded or don't care and need to go into Room 101 asap.
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Jul 12, 2009
We have had an exact problem and they promised to send us correspondence but have not. They are completely rubbish and think that most of us are stupid - the money is taken and put in one big pot as they still not given us a break down of the accounts that we asked for as this is also something that we need. I stated when I go to the supermarket I get a breakdown of what I have bought and therefore the same principal applies !!!
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Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
01743 271432
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| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
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| Sales | 44% | 68% | £100,000 | £265,000 |
| Lettings | 100% | 59% | £300 | £800 |
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| 4 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 36 |
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Worst people I have ever had the displeasure of dealing with. Incorrectly charged for a period where we didn’t own the property due to a solicitors mistake. Refused to accept all the proof we provided, promised to put the account on hold with credit ...
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Awful company .money grabbing company. charges £144 just for late payment of £44.Avoid them at all costs.If could give 0 i would....
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Your bill goes up every year without fail they provide next to no service are almost impossible to get hold of to either get them to provide a service they are responsible for or to even complain just send you letters constantly demanding more money ...
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HLM Property are a vile thieving company and on top of their immoral behaviour they arent even a good company, its impossible to get a dialouge with them over phone or email. In a building they operate in Tean, Staffordshire, they have risen the cost ...
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I would not use HLM if you paid me !!! Bills go up and up, service goes down. Quick to threaten you with bailiffs, impossible to contact via email or phone. They never answer, calls go straight to voice mail. AVOID !!!!...
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I have tried multiple times to contact HLM about their ever-increasing 'service charges' (currently over £2000 per year) but they just ignore you and threaten legal action when you try to dispute their extortionate fees. Avoid these crooks....
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RIP OFF - avoid at all cost. these lot only are about lining their own pockets. People pay double their rent or mortage for services they never receive. There's no discussion about it , and if you try ring them up they just ignore...
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Rip off company!!! The service charge costs as much as your mortgage. Constantly increases and you don't even receive the services that you pay for. Avoid at all costs!!!...
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Shabby company demonstrating why leaseholders are often the most exploited class of renters!
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This company is sub-par at best. Charging £2200/year for services not being received? repeatedly increased their fees. I’ve tried to contact them on numerous occasions but they repeatedly fail to get back to me. Not good enough!...
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HLM property management are over charging residents for service fees. They are a greedy company who are happily ripping off residents....
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Feb 15,2021
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HLM Properties rip off their clients with an unjustified and ridiculously high service charge. They never answer the phone or emails to discuss it. They are exploiting hard working people for profit. Thieves....
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AVOID THIS COMPANY!!!!!! Absolute cowboys!! This company leaves tenants with ridiculously high and spiralling maintenance fees for minimal service. You can never get in touch with them unless it's to make payments. They never answer the phone or emails. Will never engage in conversations as ...
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I would like to offer an honest review, as I wish I had researched them early on and I hope this helps someone in the future. I rented through them. At initial approach I was explicit in my expectations of a flat, which were very ...
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Jeanette Evens and Niamh McBride. Months and months of using them and they won't reply to emails, phonecalls, a constant chase. Front door is broken and it's been over a year and I'm still chasing. Overcharging service charge and have the nerve to say that ...
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Outstanding invoice unpaid for £300. Any trades thinking of working for this company think again. Rebecca from Hull has informed me they now longer manage the property so cannot pay, even though they requested the work and invoice is in their name. So I'm out of ...
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6 months outstanding invoices. Nightmare to get a response, let alone payment. Matthew, Shrewsbury, only responded when I left review on Trustpilot and then said no longer requires our services.
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Jul 10,2019
Jul 10,2019
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Mill Pool Close Residents' Company have had some history with Management Companies in the past. Yet we have been with HLM for seven months and already we as directors are seeing that our agent Sophie Ellis is making things happen, therefore we are getting less ...
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Jul 02,2019
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Lauren Williams has been a great help since I purchased my first leasehold flat. Thank you for taking the time to explain everything to me. keep up the good work! Tom...
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Jul 01,2019
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I am a resident at a development in Worcester, we have had several managing agent companies in the past and we have recently moved to HLM Property Management based out of Shrewsbury. so far we are very impressed with the service we have received whenever ...
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Jun 03,2019
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I am personally very happy with Elliot's support as a Property Manager during his time with HLM Property Management. He is friendly, approachable, responsive and takes an interest in any issues the residents express as an issue.
Elliot has given attention to detail in securing ...
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Satisfactory
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Jun 03,2019
Jun 03,2019
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I have had dealings with HLM at Shrewsbury for many years. During that time there has always been an emphasis on excellent service at the right price. Most recently our Property Manager Mr Elliot Barber has helped our Right To Manage company reduce service charges, ...
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Mar 28,2019
Mar 28,2019
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Mill Pool Close Residents' Company has had a chequered history with Management Companies in the past and have been with HLM only seven months. However, as a director of the Residents' Company, I am more than pleased with their record to date and I'm sure ...
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Agent’s fees are reasonable.
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Mar 20,2019
Mar 20,2019
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Highly responsive to client requests, Ms. Kerry Bennett manages our property, and has provided us with efficient and rapid responses and action to various issues and emergent needs, including to highly detailed and specifc queries and requirements, at short notice....
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Fine
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Sep 04,2018
Sep 04,2018
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We have had a very efficient service from Estee Davis our property manager
Any queries we have are dealt with promptly
I would recommend Hlm management to other residents...
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Fees are inline with other agrnts
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Aug 28,2018
Aug 28,2018
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I have worked with several management companies as a director and have found HLM the most efficient and effective. The whole team offer an excellent service. All contacts at the Shrewsbury office are courteous and give every consideration when dealing with issues. Helen Barrow, our ...
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HLM offers good value for money
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Aug 23,2018
Aug 23,2018
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HLM have been our management company for 10 +years and during that time we have been pleased with the service. But particularly pleased over recent years with Helen as manager her attention to problems and solving them is very impressive.Helen is friendly and professional in ...
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Fair
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Aug 23,2018
Aug 23,2018
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Helen is accessible, responsive and engages well with people. She visits regularly for a walk around the property which gives us an opportunity to discuss anything we wish with her.
When contacted Helen deals with issues effectively and fairly on behalf of us property owners.
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I believe the agent fees are value for money
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Aug 12,2018
Aug 12,2018
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Very efficient and effective property management. Pam at HLM has sought best value and on occasions a surplus to projected fees has been returned. Needs and wishes of the owners are carefully listened to and all services administered to a high standard. Very happy with ...
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Good value for money
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Jul 25,2018
Jul 25,2018
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HLM have been the management company on my estate since I've been there which will be 12 years this December. Until last month I've never had any need to have direct contact with HLM or the estate manager Estee Davies.
Last month I contacted Estee regarding ...
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Agents fees are fair
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Jul 19,2018
Jul 19,2018
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Since Kerry has been Property Manager at HLM, she has been a pleasure to talk to and has always tried to resolve any problems we have as quickly and efficiently as possible....
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