Finchley, London, N3
1.6/5, 58 reviews
21% recommended
0% lettings valuation accuracy
11% lettings fee satisfaction



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Nov 24,2017
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Clive
By: 'Alan'
Nov 24,2017
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I have unfortunately had to deal with this company for the last 7 years. Thankfully I have now managed to sell my flat and get away from them. Their style of management is to fob you off and never do regular maintenance. Only once the place is crumbling around you they then charge the earth to patch it up. All you get is your stairwells cleaned and the grass cut. Leaking outside water taps, down-pipes over flowing , paint left to peel, stair treads hanging off, inside lights left on 24/7 as they say its cheaper than fixing a motion detector. The list is endless but nothing gets done even if you constantly report. All they do is make up more contracts each year to gain more money. *
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Money for nothing
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By: John Osborn
Nov 30, 2017
Dear Alan,
We have identified your property and reviewed the history of correspondence and the 5 contacts you made in the last 2 years.

We are sorry that you feel we have not managed the development well, which has been a very complex one for a number of reasons but one that we have worked very closely with the Board. All budgets and costs have been approved by the Board. Any contracts entered into have been with the full approval of the Board and do not increase Crabtree's fees, as we do not take any percentages on top of any contracts.

Once again, we are sorry that you have felt the need to leave this negative review and if you wish to discuss it in more detail please email [email protected]. If not, we wish you all the best in your new home.

John Osborn
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Crabtree Property Management
Marlborough House, 298 Regents Park Road
Finchley,London
Greater London
N3 2UU
020 8371 7070

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Services Valuation Accuracy Fees Satisfaction Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Lettings 0% 11% £650 £2,015
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“The most awful company I've ever dealt with!...”

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By: 'Charlotte'
Feb 19,2024
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Crabtree are honestly the most awful company I've ever had to deal with. I wish I could give zero stars because 1 star is too many. I've been fighting the same three issues for 25 months now and still no resolution. One has been particularly impactful to ...
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“life threatening ...”

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Jan 29,2024
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“DISGUSTING COMPANY! Accused my elderly neighb......”

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Oct 12,2022
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By: 'Resident Taylor'
Oct 12,2022
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DISGUSTING COMPANY! Accused my elderly neighbour who suffers with cancer of “Fly Tipping!” They then publicly shamed her by photographing her perfectly LEGAL curb side collection bag! on their UNWANTED newsletter! ABSOLUTE SCUM BAGS who's gardeners sit on their phones in their work vans for ...
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“AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS...”

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By: 'G Roberts'
Sep 22,2022
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AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS Please learn from our mistake & do not use Crabtree. They were our managing agent for 4 years, always ignored questions, could never get a straight answer, escalating unexplained fees, refused to host / arrange resident meetings - even after the pandemic, ...
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“I am stuck in a place with cladding issues an......”

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Aug 01,2022
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By: 'Jo'
Aug 01,2022
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I am stuck in a place with cladding issues and I am unable to sell my property even though I have had to move for work. This issue is affecting my mental health and my wellbeing issues are exacerbated by the fact that Crabtree continue ...
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By: Paul
Aug 06, 2022
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Stuck in the same situation - it's now been a year since Crabtree advised that the Millward Drive development had failed the cladding survey, with the lowest rating, basically meaning all of the apartments on the development are pretty much unsellable, unless you can find a cash buyer. There has not been one. single. further communication on the matter since. That's a full year of worry and stress for leaseholders, during which Crabtree have not even had the courtesy or decency to follow up on t ...

“Awful 1 star is too many Building I live ......”

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Dec 06,2021
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By: 'Vicky'
Dec 06,2021
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Awful 1 star is too many Building I live in is filthy and unsafe. Took over a year to get even the hoovering of the building done whilst the safety issues are still there. Fire vent window has been hanging open for a month but they ...
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“1* is a compliment...”

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Sep 21,2021
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By: 'Unhappy customer'
Sep 21,2021
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The WORST company we have EVER had to deal with in our whole lives. They owe us £650 and are refusing to refund any money. Absolute scammers!!!!!!!!! The managers and complaint “managers” are unprofessional, rude and the most unhelpful people I have ever come across in ...
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“Shocking...”

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Jun 18,2021
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By: 'Mr A'
Jun 18,2021
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With cladding issues that seriously effect us all and remedial works required after a burst water pipe three months ago to receive zero response from Crabtree to many residents emails/telephone calls in over 2 months is unacceptable. I have personally sent over a dozen letters ...
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“Appalling. Leaking roof, rotting roof terrace......”

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Jun 13,2021
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By: 'Fiona'
Jun 13,2021
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Appalling. Leaking roof, rotting roof terrace and pigeons now nesting in ceiling left open whilst leak wasnt fixed. a health hazard. Ongoing cladding nightmare. Only one member of Crabtree staff is helpful and that's Naina. She is amazing. The company as a whole are horrific....
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“Fortunate to have Naina onboard!...”

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Jun 07,2021
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By: 'Drew'
Jun 07,2021
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To whom it may concern, We took possession of our home in a block of flats (est2006) back in 2014/2015..around the same time Crabtree Property Mgmt was appointed. We have had multiple reps ever since.. most of whom had only lasted a couple of months. ...
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“I'm absolutely appalled at the lack of profes......”

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May 11,2021
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By: 'Miz'
May 11,2021
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I'm absolutely appalled at the lack of professionalism shown from Crabtree. They appear to be the only company in the world who still can't function they say because if the pandemic. Still no surgeries as I'm sure they do not want to hear our voices. ...
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“Terrible company, not helpful never get back on time with issues before fining you...”

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Jan 27,2021
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By: 'Shay'
Jan 27,2021
1 people found
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Terrible company. I was not happy with maintenance on my street and refused to pay service charge and now due to this ive been referred to Property debt collectors. who are forcing me to pay and extra 250£ and they barely maintain the grounds. Bins in ...
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“Having read reviews I didn’t have high hopes ......”

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Dec 01,2020
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By: 'Frances'
Dec 01,2020
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Having read reviews I didn’t have high hopes that my issues would be addressed satisfactorily, but I have to say that within a week Crabtree were on the case, there were contractors at our flats dealing with the issues I’d raised. I am ...
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By: John Osborn
Dec 02, 2020
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Dear Ms Cuthbert, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review and we're delighted with the experience you have received. Stay safe John ...

“Naina Tailor excellent customer service...”

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Aug 07,2020
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Naina
By: 'Mark'
Aug 07,2020
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I just wanted to write a review on here as I've been having an issue with Crabtree for 3/4 months now but all the way through Naina has delivered excellent customer service in trying to get this matter dealt with for us. She should be seen ...
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By: John Osborn
Aug 08, 2020
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Hi Mark, Thank you so much for leaving a review about your positive experience with Naina. We all really appreciate your feedback and it has been fed back to her and senior management. All the best John ...

“Interesting to read the reviews on Crabtree -......”

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Jun 18,2020
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By: 'Ben'
Jun 18,2020
5 people found
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Interesting to read the reviews on Crabtree - I was surprised to see any positive ones. From our experience I would agree it's a shame you can't afford them 0 stars. The service, or complete lack of it, is probably the worst I have come across (...
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“Reliable and helpful....”

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Jan 31,2020
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By: 'David'
Jan 31,2020
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I am very surprised by the harsh reviews left for Crabtree. Having lived at Agate House, Percy Gardens for 28 years, I have experienced nothing but good service from them. They are available via phone, email, a web portal. Issues are dealt with on a very ...
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Feb 01, 2020
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Dear Mr Horgan Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience of Crabtree, it is very much appreciated, All the best from everyone at Crabtree. ...

“Absolutly appauling servivce. I reseent givin......”

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Oct 29,2019
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By: 'I'
Oct 29,2019
2 people found
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Absolutly appauling servivce. I reseent giving them even 1 star. Use this company at your peril. 15 days and still waiting for them to a address a leak - no follow - no action - they just dont care....
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“Worst company I have ever dealt with. If i c......”

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Oct 29,2019
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By: 'Iona'
Oct 29,2019
3 people found
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Worst company I have ever dealt with. If i could give negative stars I would.Do not hire this company to manage your property ..15 days and still waiting to get a leak fixed no follow- up no service ...useless...
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“Use another company. Im not alone when I say they are useless...”

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Aug 20,2019
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By: 'sarah'
Aug 20,2019
4 people found
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Its a shame you aren't able to no stars as even giving them one is one star too many. I have never known such a useless company. Since they have taken over the block of flats has had a severe mice infestation. I can wake ...
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“This property management company are the wor......”

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Aug 14,2019
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By: 'Emma'
Aug 14,2019
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This property management company are the worst company I've ever Had the misfortune of dealing with they do no care about you or your property I've been complaining about ASB happening right outside my door & they don't care when all they have to to is ...
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“I am sadly in a property managed by these......”

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Aug 13,2019
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By: 'J'
Aug 13,2019
4 people found
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I am sadly in a property managed by these idiots. I have been complaining for the past 2 years and they haven't even had the respect to respond to any of my many strong worded emails, I have even taken them to the Ombudsman they were ...
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Aug 13, 2019
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Dear J Can you please email [email protected] with your property reference so that we can establish the background and resolve the concerns you have. Regards John ...

“Massive decline in service...”

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Jun 12,2019
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By: 'Toby'
Jun 12,2019
11 people found
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Our building has been managed by Crabtree for a number of years. They were great for a number of years, but then it seems that they can not retain staff and every few months we would be given a new contact person who would have ...
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Fees are average compared to other agents and when Crabtree were working well they were fine. At the moment the fees are a joke for the service we have recieved.
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“CON ARTISTS...”

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May 31,2019
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By: 'Elizabeth'
May 31,2019
8 people found
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If I could leave 0 stars, I would. They do not provide a service whatsoever and if you so happen to need any form of assistance, you will never get it. It seems to me that Crabtree provide no service, no maintenance on the buildings they ...
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They rip you off.
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By: John Osborn
May 31, 2019
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Dear Elizabeth, We’re very sorry you feel this way, but would politely request you refrain from such comments as ‘con artist’. We are keen to establish the background of your comments and the level of communication surrounding it. Please email your property reference or addresss and full name so that we can investigate and provide explanations. Please email [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you John Osborn. ...

“Locked out due you not fixing the fob reader...”

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May 29,2019
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By: 'Anna'
May 29,2019
5 people found
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I live in Prospect Place, Wapping and the fob reader (only way of getting into the building complex) has been broken for 2 days. Your customer service (who I feel very sorry for) have not been told when it will be fixed, and have no means ...
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No idea what they are, but no matter how cheap one should always be able to get into one's own house.
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By: John Osborn
May 29, 2019
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Dear Anna, We're sorry for the experience you had in accessing the development. The contractor has advised the equipment requires replacement, for which the process is underway, I hope you've received our email and that the issue will be resolved imminently. ...

“Unresponsive and indifferent about quality of service...”

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May 21,2019
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By: 'Dee'
May 21,2019
6 people found
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I live in the Pulse development in Colindale. CrabTree Property manage this development and I must say that their performance is staggeringly poor. It is especially stark how bad the performance is when compared against the Beaufort Park development which is far larger and far ...
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Bad
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By: John Osborn
May 21, 2019
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Dear Dee, We're sorry you have felt the need to leave this review and we wanted to assure you that this is being looked into. The items you have raised are being dealt with from today and we're looking to make direct contact with you to explain the improvements being implemented in the coming weeks. Could you please contact [email protected] with your property address we will be in touch. Regards John Osborn. ...

“Simply Useless - Avoid Like the Plague...”

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May 15,2019
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By: 'Disappointed'
May 15,2019
6 people found
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Completely unresponsive, issues reported go unsolved for months on end (everything from broken gates to litter issues, safety concerns, you name it, Crabtree ignores it). Emails and calls are logged but rarely actioned. Crabtree fail to provide the bare minimum of service and yet they ...
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Ridiculously high service charge given that they barely provide a "service" at all. Neighbouring Properties pay a similar amount but actually get what they pay for (plus much better amenities and other perks).
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By: John Osborn
May 15, 2019
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Dear ‘disappointed’ We’re sorry you feel this way and are keen to establish who you are, which property you live in so that we can investigate relevant call logs to determine any inaction, and to provide further details on service charge levels, which are put together in conjunction with the resident management company directors. Please contact me on [email protected] and we will review I await to hear from you Regards John Osborn ...

“EXTREMELY SLOW service team...”

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May 08,2019
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By: 'Andrei'
May 08,2019
7 people found
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Never thought that replacing a simple key or fixing a small post box door would be so time consuming. It's been OVER TWO WEEKS now, countless emails and absolutely nothing. I haven't been able to access my correspondence . BEWARE ANY POTENTIAL LANDLORDS OR TENANTS, the ...
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“Lazy, shoddy, unprofessional...”

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Mar 08,2019
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By: 'UnhappyBarnet'
Mar 08,2019
7 people found
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They are the worst property managers that anyone can every have. We are stuck with them for 2 years due to being in a new build where the property management contract was given to them by the developer. List of problems we have faced not limited ...
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By: John Osborn
Mar 11, 2019
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Dear "unhappyBarnet", We're sorry you feel this way and can assure you that we have clear processes on dealing with issues that you have raised and we will be happy to explain in more detail what has been done, as we can track all actions. Please email [email protected] with your property details so that we can discuss properly. We look forward to hearing from you John ...

“Flood caused by boiler house / plant room...”

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Feb 08,2019
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By: 'Crabtree'
Feb 08,2019
6 people found
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Had a flood on 4 nights caused by a boiler room / plant room managed by crabtree They have not taken responsibility for flood and will not reimburse me for 6/7 days of electricity used to run dehumidifiers or 10 days heating was on to help dry place out ...
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By: john wheeler
Feb 11, 2019
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Crabtree and Nottinghill housing didnt call once or come round to see what could be done Now crabtree are saying not their fault and Nottinghill housing are saying its Crabtree problem i dealt with sodden flat for 10 days 4 nights of flooding every night no sleep out of pocket saving more damage to flat and no one wants to reimburse me want to play pass the buck Great way both crabtree and Nottinghill housing tree a disabled person live on a shoe string and now in debt due to ...

“Expensive and ineffective...”

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Nov 26,2018
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By: 'Miss'
Nov 26,2018
8 people found
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Despite numerous attempts to contact this company through the website portal, my notifications of repair work needed have been ignored. The service charges are exorbitant and seem to provide no more that a weekly dusting and hoovering of the common parts, a desultory mowing of ...
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Exorbitant - charges completely unrepresentative of the service offered.
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