3 Star Review
May 19,2018
By:
'Rachel'
May 19,2018
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: EX1
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Postcode: EX1
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For nearly 2.5yrs we have been trying to get back money owed to us for outstanding rent paid by the tenant but not forwarded on to us by Bower and Bower despite the ombudsman ruling in our favour some months back....
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Appalling as no checks were done on the property
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“Dont do business with Bower and Bower...”
1 Star Review
May 11,2018
By:
'Migrant'
May 11,2018
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: EX2
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Postcode: EX2
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I could not give no stars for this rating. This business is notorious for not passing on rents to landlords and withholding deposits owed to tenants where there is no dispute. Do not do business with them unless you don't want to see your money....
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The fees were not deserved - poor tenants, failure to respond timeously to issues at property and concerns raised by landlords, failure to pay over net rents and provide proper invoices and statements.
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“Landlords Do Not Use this Company...”
1 Star Review
Apr 10,2018
By:
'CJM'
Apr 10,2018
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: EX2
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Postcode: EX2
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Bower and Bower are an Estate and Letting Agent in Exeter*. Although the staff in the office are pleasant and helpful I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND USING THEM AS A LETTING AGENT.
We used them as a letting agent for our property. Our last tenant had ...
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OK
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“Bower & Bower should not be business they take tenants money ......”
1 Star Review
Mar 14,2018
By:
'Ian'
Mar 14,2018
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £575
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: EX23
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £575
Postcode: EX23
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Bower & Bower should not be business they take tenants money and do not pay the landlords plus keep tenants deposits,which is totally illegal! They owe me £3500 plus and they basically give estate agents a bad name.If you want to find out more about ...
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Just bad,all bad
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“We were using an online agent to sell our flat ......”
4 Star Review
Jan 21,2018
By:
'Kate'
Jan 21,2018
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £223
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: EX4
Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £223
Postcode: EX4
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We were using an online agent to sell our flat in London and Bower and Bower were the agent we were buying with in Exeter. If it hadn't been for their hard work and persistence I don't think we would ever have moved, as our ...
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“Very helpful at all times; felt valued, guided and important ......”
5 Star Review
Dec 20,2017
By:
'Andy'
Dec 20,2017
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: EX2
Sales (as a Vendor)
Postcode: EX2
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Very helpful at all times; felt valued, guided and important as a customer throughout the process.. Sonam was my main contact and she always made time to answer questions and provide reassurance on proceedings....
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Fees were fair, particularly considering the amount of work that was done on my behalf
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5 Star Review
Dec 19,2017
By:
'Stella'
Dec 19,2017
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £195000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: EX2
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £195000
Postcode: EX2
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Thank you for all the hard work you did to sell my property at the very best price. Even up to the last day you always helped....
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Service is very good always available with advise
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“Whole experience was very odd and stressful. The offer stage ......”
2 Star Review
Dec 18,2017
By:
'Debbie'
Dec 18,2017
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £520000
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: EX2
Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £520000
Postcode: EX2
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Whole experience was very odd and stressful. The offer stage was a complete shambles and I was told it was Bower and Bowers policy to keep marketing properties until surveys had been carried out. Found the vendors to be hostile and realised between us that ...
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“Brilliant service from the initial home visit to the escorted ......”
5 Star Review
Dec 14,2017
By:
'Bill'
Dec 14,2017
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: EX2
Sales (as a Vendor)
Postcode: EX2
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Brilliant service from the initial home visit to the escorted viewings and the sale of property, good communication at all times....
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competitive price at the time.
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1 Star Review
Nov 04,2017
By:
'John'
Nov 04,2017
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £625
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: EX4
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £625
Postcode: EX4
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I as a landlord am owed a considerable amount of money by Bower and Bower. I have phoned and called into their office many times asking for my money but to no effect. I am now forced to resort to legal means to recover the ...
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The agent charges the landlord half the first month's rent which is fine if you can recover the other half!
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“In tune with other landlords who have commented, Bower and ......”
1 Star Review
Aug 07,2017
By:
'Migrant'
Aug 07,2017
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £900
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: EX2
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £900
Postcode: EX2
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In tune with other landlords who have commented, Bower and Bower should not be in business as Letting Agents. They promise a professional service and fall down on every point, particularly in remitting rents received and providing the landlord with monthly statements, copy invoices for ...
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Average
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5 Star Review
Jul 04,2017
By:
'Ben'
Jul 04,2017
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £210000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: EX18
Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £210000
Postcode: EX18
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Me and my partner thought it would take months to find a house we liked in the right area. Sonam helped us to find the right house and negotiate at the right price. The property needed alot of work doing to it, she was very ...
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“The service I received from Bower and Bower was excellent, ......”
5 Star Review
Jul 04,2017
By:
'ChrisH'
Jul 04,2017
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: EX2
Sales (as a Buyer)
Postcode: EX2
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The service I received from Bower and Bower was excellent, they listened to my needs and were flexible around what I wanted making the moving process simple and hassle free....
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“Fantastic service. Jade in particular was always very helpful. Happy ......”
5 Star Review
Jul 03,2017
By:
'Jack'
Jul 03,2017
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £189750
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: EX2
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £189750
Postcode: EX2
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Fantastic service. Jade in particular was always very helpful. Happy to reply to emails and calls straight away and always keen to be useful....
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1 Star Review
Jun 16,2017
By:
'Glenn'
Jun 16,2017
Services: Property Management
Rent PCM: £700
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: EX2
Property Management
Rent PCM: £700
Postcode: EX2
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We used Bower & Bower to manage a rental property for us in Exeter for about 15 years. While Mr. & Mrs. Bower senior were looking after things, we had few problems and everything was fine. However things changed in the year Mr. Bower retired and his son * ...
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Average
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“See my review of 'Bower&Bower' from Nov 2016,well to ......”
1 Star Review
Apr 21,2017
By:
'Disgruntled'
Apr 21,2017
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £1050
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: EX
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £1050
Postcode: EX
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See my review of 'Bower&Bower' from Nov 2016,well to keep you upto date, (to all landlords that have been 'stung' by this company) ,they paid me a token amount of £500 but still owe me £3500 plus and by all accounts they have no intention of ...
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Bad
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1 Star Review
Mar 06,2017
By:
'Olivia'
Mar 06,2017
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: EX29
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Postcode: EX29
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Bower and bower have been managing the letting of my late mother's home for the past 6 months . I use the term managing losely as they are not a professional company and now owe us 3 months rent ,which despite being promised for several weeks , still has ...
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5 Star Review
Jan 24,2017
By:
'Scott'
Jan 24,2017
Services: Sales (Prospective customer)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: EX68
Sales (Prospective customer)
Postcode: EX68
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Having seen a property that interested my wife, I visited the office and was met with a very happy and professional team. I was instantly attracted to the company for reasons of presentation and the teams desire to understand my requirements rather than just throw ...
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5 Star Review
Jan 24,2017
By:
'JG'
Jan 24,2017
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: EX4
Sales (as a Buyer)
Postcode: EX4
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I have recently purchased a property through this Agent. I originally contacted Sonam who was very polite and courteous and had great knowledge of the local areas. Jade accompanied me on two separate viewing and then handled a difficult negotiation process really well. She liaised ...
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“I sold my property at the end of 2016 with Bower ......”
5 Star Review
Jan 23,2017
By:
'SJD'
Jan 23,2017
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £154000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: EX4
Sales (as a Vendor)
Sold price: £154000
Postcode: EX4
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I sold my property at the end of 2016 with Bower and Bower and would highly recommed them.
Of the 5 estate agents that came to value my property it was Steve who knew the potential value of my property and the benefits of it's location and ...
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“Awful people, when my partner and I went to view ......”
1 Star Review
Jan 06,2017
By:
'angry'
Jan 06,2017
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: EX4
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: EX4
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Awful people, when my partner and I went to view a flat first they don't turn up wasting our time 2nd time late to meet us, Winston bower was much to eager for us to make a decision there and then promised us we would ...
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“They have been incompetent for years, *They are absolutely awful ......”
1 Star Review
Jan 04,2017
By:
'Anon'
Jan 04,2017
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: EX4
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: EX4
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They have been incompetent for years, *They are absolutely awful people, they don't bother with anything unless they make money, don't ever let through/from them!...
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Average.
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“Sonam was very good to deal with during my property ......”
5 Star Review
Jan 03,2017
By:
'Miss'
Jan 03,2017
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: EX4
Sales (as a Buyer)
Postcode: EX4
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Sonam was very good to deal with during my property search, she was
quick to get in touch when something came to the market. When the right one came up she was very helpful to secure it for me also achieving the price the vendor ...
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Sonam was very good to deal with during my property search, she was
quick to get in touch when something came to the market. When the right one came up she was very helpful to secure it for me also achieving the price the vendor was happy to accept.She was very helpful during the buying process.
If I were to sell/purchase again I would be very happy to have Sonam as my agent.
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5 Star Review
Dec 29,2016
By:
'Ben'
Dec 29,2016
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £154000
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: EX4
Sales (as a Buyer)
Sold price: £154000
Postcode: EX4
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I recently purchased a property B&B had on their books. From viewing to completion, I couldn't be happier with the service they provided. Any queries were dealt with quickly and efficiently. Buying property always seems unnecessarily complex and stressful but this time, it really ...
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5 Star Review
Dec 24,2016
By:
'A.L'
Dec 24,2016
Services: Sales (as a Buyer)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: EX4
Sales (as a Buyer)
Postcode: EX4
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I've taken the time to write this review as I have recently finished a smooth and efficient transaction with the team at Bower and Bower. They have recently been taken over with a new team employed, and I can honestly say that I wouldn't hesitate ...
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Reasonable for the market
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1 Star Review
Nov 20,2016
By:
'I.P.C'
Nov 20,2016
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £1050
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: EX1
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £1050
Postcode: EX1
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Why are Bower&Bower still in business ,they have been taking rent of my tenants but not paying the money to me ,
this has been going on for at least 4/5 months and totally against the law in fact it is fraud plus I haven't received ...
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There are no agent fees they just take all the money
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1 Star Review
Oct 30,2016
By:
'beekeeper'
Oct 30,2016
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: EX2
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Postcode: EX2
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Liars cheats and * is the best I can say about these two, they have owed me money for two years and admit by phone that they owe me yet will not pay or put it in writing, I am in contact with the property ombudsman ...
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over charges and gives nothing in return
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1 Star Review
Apr 24,2015
By:
'ExeterLandlord'
Apr 24,2015
Services: Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £850
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: EX4
Lettings (as a Landlord)
Rent PCM: £850
Postcode: EX4
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Bower & Bower tried to manage a property of mine in Exeter for about 18 months before I switched to another provider. I had to threaten legal action just to get the boss, Winston Bower, to reply to emails. At the time of writing this email, money ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Respond to emails, deal honestly with clients, keep promises, treat other people like you would wish to be treated yourself.
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He promised to reduce the monthly fees as a result of the problems he had caused us. Then, he turned his back on these promises and charged the full amount. Another promise broken.
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“Cowboys! Stay away! They are cheap but they don't care ......”
1 Star Review
Apr 30,2014
By:
'mk'
Apr 30,2014
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: EX4
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: EX4
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Cowboys! Stay away! They are cheap but they don't care about anyone but themselves. They have walked into me and my girlfriends place many times unannounced. I know a lot of people that have had dealings with them (6). Before we moved in they promised a ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Everything.
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“I rented from Bower and Bower for 4 years. I will ......”
2 Star Review
Apr 06,2014
By:
'Helen'
Apr 06,2014
Services: Lettings (as a Tenant)
Would you recommend?: No
Postcode: EX2
Lettings (as a Tenant)
Postcode: EX2
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I rented from Bower and Bower for 4 years. I will never use them again. Shortly after Christmas 2013 my ceiling developed a leak. My landlord's response to this was to try to put the rent up. When I left, after giving due notice, on 12 March 2014 they ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Inspected the property with me when I left, contacted me about procedures for handing over the keys. Oh, and paid back my money, preferably with some extra for the overdraft charges that I am incurring.
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