Principal Homes
Birmingham, B42
2.8/5, 33 reviews
45% recommended
100% lettings valuation accuracy
43% lettings fee satisfaction



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“Just to let potential new tenants and existing tenants know (......”

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Feb 01,2018
Minithumbup
Asib
By: 'Scott'
Feb 01,2018
29 people found
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Just to let potential new tenants and existing tenants know (however many that may be as it cant be much) . I have been in contact with the supposed deposit protection company who have provided confirmation that my deposit was NEVER SECURED through principal homes. This shows that if you rent a property through them they will take your money and never return it, this is theft! Please do not use his company, every review states people have had trouble getting their money back and this shows why.

The company is a disgrace and asib should be ashamed that he does not protect deposits as he and the company are obliged to do! A complete shambles to have to resort to this type of low level behavior but its what weve all come to expect from a low level company.

I have shared my findings with the property ombudsman and also the c.a.b


If anybody has a deposit with this agent please ensure it is protected properly.
Comment on agent fees
Terrible
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By: FFF
Dec 18, 2018
they breached the contract, only returned less than half the deposit, because they needed to repair the property and never did. Also took 75 pounds cash from me for reference. Im working to take them to court. If they did something similar to you, could you pls email me at [email protected] , im gathering evidence at the moment. sadly when its just me nothing will change, im hoping if i gather more ppl's testimonies it may make a difference and hopefully they will think twice before scamming other ppl. TY in advance
By: Jame finn
Feb 08, 2018
Scott you are such a low life person I have been reading your reviews! What evidence do you have ?????? You simply have nothing better to do we're were you for 5 years of your life how come you did not cheak if it was protected your self as it's your job it states in there contracts. You stay with them for such a long time 5years then slag them of I feel sorry for your new agency! Everybody reading he's reviews there are always to sides to a story and mr Asib should stand up for him self but he is a decent bloke and it's best to ignore people that chat s*** and have nothing better to do you are living in 2018 not 1998 for deposits get readingthere are laws in place you never liked Angela cannons comments that's why you never replied to her last comment! Been with principal homes for 2 years and happy to be leaving a comment on this site very good agency happy to be with them sod of Scott!

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Principal Homes
562 Walsall Road
Great Barr,Birmingham
West Midlands
B42 1LR
0121 357 0405

Performance statistics
Services Valuation Accuracy Fees Satisfaction Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Lettings 100% 43% £525 £800
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From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
1 1 14 15 0 0 0 0 0 2
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  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
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Feb 08,2022
Minithumbup
Asib
By: 'Nadezhada'
Feb 08,2022
0 people found
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We have been with this agency since 2016. Very accurate, correct and responsive to everything. I am very grateful to Asib and his team for everything. I wish you many professional successes.🔝🔝🔝...
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“One of the best estate agents in Birmingham...”

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Feb 03,2021
Minithumbup
Ozma
By: 'Yousef'
Feb 03,2021
0 people found
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We've been with principal homes since 2015 and I must say they have always been very professional and making sure everything is just on the spot. In terms of sorting out any issues I can confirm they are super fast (Usually within 24 hours). 5 STARS feedback for ...
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“FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL AGENTS...”

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Mar 19,2020
Minithumbup
By: 'John'
Mar 19,2020
0 people found
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We've been with principal homes must be 8or 9 years now and they have always been a very professional and understanding agent they have always attended issues and solved issues fast and to the highest standard they have always been easy to talk to and always ...
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“AWFUL SERVICE! WILL NEVER USE EVER!!!...”

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Mar 04,2020
Minithumbdown
By: 'Joanne'
Mar 04,2020
2 people found
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AWFUL SERVICE! Called up to book an appointment to view a property, they gave me an appointment for the very next day, said they would call and confirm but the did not. I tried to call but they never answered. So I went to the ...
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“Fantastic!!...”

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Apr 10,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Michelle'
Apr 10,2019
0 people found
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Asib and his team have been nothing but thoroughly helpful and supportive over the years. I would fully recommend principal homes to anyone looking to rent or buy...
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Good
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“GREAT AGENCY...”

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Feb 02,2019
Minithumbup
Asib
By: 'Amandac'
Feb 02,2019
0 people found
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I rented with them for 3.5 years. They are kind, caring and committed to their profession. The landlord on the other hand was a complete nightmare. Didn't do any repairs, refused to do anything about the damp. Horrible man....
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Always helpful even though their hands were tied!
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“help me take them to court...”

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Dec 18,2018
Minithumbdown
Asib
By: 'FFF'
Dec 18,2018
2 people found
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What can i say, took half of our deposit for damages and didn't fix anything, delayed the rest of the deposit with 4 months. And took money 75 pounds for a reference(not the LL, they did) Cash ofc. Anyway, Im looking at chasing them for everything ...
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“Very rude people. Should be closed down...”

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Sep 07,2018
Minithumbdown
Asib
By: 'Stay'
Sep 07,2018
5 people found
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I have contacted this company quite a few times over the last few weeks To make complaints about a house that he rents out 3 doors away from me..the person plays an electric guitar attached to an amp which then makes it louder than normal.. (...
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Stay clear of this estate agent
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By: comecaboutme
Sep 10, 2018
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We live in the alleged offending property and have spoken to neighbours up to 3 doors away from our property on either side apart from the one on our left side. None of the neighbours have heard anything or have had a reason to complain about any noise. We have rented for many years and never received any complaints about anything especially noise. We are extremely approachable and therefore would welcome any direct contact from any neighbours who are being allegedly affected by any alle ...

“Professional Family business...”

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Aug 14,2018
Minithumbup
Asib
By: 'Hannah'
Aug 14,2018
0 people found
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I can vouch for this agency as been run by kind and respectful people. I am starting my 9th year as a tenent with Principal homes. Asib has always been respectful, professional and courteous. Repairs needed on the house have been carried out to a ...
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As far as i know the agents fees are reasonable.
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“I don't know about selling or buying but I wouldn't ......”

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Feb 28,2018
Minithumbdown
Asib
By: 'Cloudy'
Feb 28,2018
22 people found
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I don't know about selling or buying but I wouldn't rent any more properties with Principal homes . Some of the properties are way below standard level of living but despite this they are offered anyway.They should have regular inspections to make sure that rented ...
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Terrible I
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By: FFF
Dec 18, 2018
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they breached the contract, only returned less than half the deposit, because they needed to repair the property and never did. Also took 75 pounds cash from me for reference. Im working to take them to court. If they did something similar to you, could you pls email me at [email protected] , im gathering evidence at the moment. sadly when its just me nothing will change, im hoping if i gather more ppl's testimonies it may make a difference and hopefully they will think twice before scamming othe ...

“Great agency staff are very kind would highly recommend and ......”

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Feb 28,2018
Minithumbup
Asib
By: 'Tom'
Feb 28,2018
1 people found
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Great agency staff are very kind would highly recommend and would rent again with this agency if I ever moved property love we're I am at the moment! Thanks Asib and staff👍🏼...
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Great fees most agency’s charge double!
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By: Vas
Apr 13, 2018
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Rly? Most agencies charge double? I wonder how much they paid you for that review. This agency charges waaay more then others. And lots of hidden fees aswell. Only good thing bout them is they don't check you that much. If you have a doggy record, this is the agency for you ...

“Probably worst agency ever please avoid them::;: please do not ......”

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Feb 25,2018
Minithumbdown
Asib
By: 'Agon'
Feb 25,2018
29 people found
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Probably worst agency ever please avoid them::;: please do not trust them ever very much money oriented. All they care is money — You will get your deposit back be aware of asib a con artist....
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It’s n ok
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By: FFF
Dec 18, 2018
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they breached the contract, only returned less than half the deposit, because they needed to repair the property and never did. Also took 75 pounds cash from me for reference. Im working to take them to court. If they did something similar to you, could you pls email me at [email protected] , im gathering evidence at the moment. sadly when its just me nothing will change, im hoping if i gather more ppl's testimonies it may make a difference and hopefully they will think twice before scamming othe ...

“Just to let potential new tenants and existing tenants know (......”

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Feb 01,2018
Minithumbup
Asib
By: 'Scott'
Feb 01,2018
29 people found
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Just to let potential new tenants and existing tenants know (however many that may be as it cant be much) . I have been in contact with the supposed deposit protection company who have provided confirmation that my deposit was NEVER SECURED through principal homes. This ...
read full review
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Terrible
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By: FFF
Dec 18, 2018
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they breached the contract, only returned less than half the deposit, because they needed to repair the property and never did. Also took 75 pounds cash from me for reference. Im working to take them to court. If they did something similar to you, could you pls email me at [email protected] , im gathering evidence at the moment. sadly when its just me nothing will change, im hoping if i gather more ppl's testimonies it may make a difference and hopefully they will think twice before scamming othe ...

“This man is a con artist and a liar, he ......”

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Oct 02,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'Nunu'
Oct 02,2017
36 people found
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This man is a con artist and a liar, he thinks by using bully boy tactics and threatening behaviour he can scare you. Steer clear of principle homes they are very money oriented and have little disregard for the tenant. You should be ashamed to ...
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By: FFF
Dec 18, 2018
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they breached the contract, only returned less than half the deposit, because they needed to repair the property and never did. Also took 75 pounds cash from me for reference. Im working to take them to court. If they did something similar to you, could you pls email me at [email protected] , im gathering evidence at the moment. sadly when its just me nothing will change, im hoping if i gather more ppl's testimonies it may make a difference and hopefully they will think twice before scamming othe ...

“Been with them 5 years. Treated like crap, swore at shouted ......”

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Jun 28,2017
Minithumbdown
Asib
By: 'Scott'
Jun 28,2017
37 people found
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Been with them 5 years. Treated like crap, swore at shouted at us and turn up when they like. Asib is a disgrace to industry. Properties are poor and youll never get your deposit back. They will never give you any help when you need it ...
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Terrible
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By: Angela cannon
Oct 18, 2017
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Scott you self Centred, horrible man how dare you speak to me like that! I guess you can't take the truth so you be rude! Grow up! You sound like child throwing a trantum because your not getting your own way. By reading your comments I can tell who the problem is look in the MIRROR. I new you would say that it is 1 person writing all the comments you can't take the fact that same one is standing up for a good agency that you were with for 5 YEARS please don't Make me laugh. My IP address is not ...

“Why so many false comments? If it is a strategy ......”

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May 24,2016
Minithumbup
Asib
By: 'Marcus'
May 24,2016
2 people found
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Why so many false comments? If it is a strategy to push Asib down, then I must say it is not a fair business strategy. I have been dealing with Asib since 2000 and yet no confusion or argument takes place between us. Principle Homes is ...
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Reasonable
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“Been with Principal Homes since 2007 and have had three separate ......”

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May 06,2016
Minithumbdown
By: 'crystal'
May 06,2016
1 people found
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Been with Principal Homes since 2007 and have had three separate tenants move into the property. All the tenants have been excellent never recieved a late payment and the house was never left in a very bad condition. Overall very happy with the service...
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“I would not have taken their services if a very ......”

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May 06,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Crystal'
May 06,2016
1 people found
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I would not have taken their services if a very close friend had not recommended Principal Homes to me. I cannot thank her much for this. Thank you Asib, you earned a permanent client here!...
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“Hi. We have escaped from this p*o after whole 12......”

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Apr 25,2016
Minithumbup
Asib
By: 'Perry'
Apr 25,2016
30 people found
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Hi. We have escaped from this p*o after whole 12months of nightmare. Theats and treating people like a sh** is absolutely normal for him. We always pay for the house on time we left it in good condition and we didnt get back our ...
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Comment on agent fees
Fees are ok but your deposit will be gone when u leave no matter how u care about the houes
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By: FFF
Dec 18, 2018
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they breached the contract, only returned less than half the deposit, because they needed to repair the property and never did. Also took 75 pounds cash from me for reference. Im working to take them to court. If they did something similar to you, could you pls email me at [email protected] , im gathering evidence at the moment. sadly when its just me nothing will change, im hoping if i gather more ppl's testimonies it may make a difference and hopefully they will think twice before scamming othe ...

“I have been an tenant of Principal Homes & they have ......”

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Apr 25,2016
Minithumbup
Asib
By: 'Errol'
Apr 25,2016
2 people found
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I have been an tenant of Principal Homes & they have been absolutely fantastic. The customer service has always been excellent. Any issues regarding the property takes one phone call for it to be resolved. I can happily say that I would recommend Principal Homes to ...
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Fees are fine.
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“I'm writing. However I hope it helps other people so ......”

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Nov 23,2015
Minithumbdown
By: 'Halem'
Nov 23,2015
51 people found
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I'm writing. However I hope it helps other people so they don't end up getting * over by them. The property we moved into didn't have lightning, the kitchen sink wasn't working, the washing machine had rust in it and loads of other problems which are ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
I'm writing. However I hope it helps other people so they don't end up getting * over by them. The property we moved into didn't have lightning, the kitchen sink wasn't working, the washing machine had rust in it and loads of other problems which are unacceptable . When i went to complain they said that they are only getting paid to advertise the property and it's not their job to check it. After numerous arguments and even threats by them and the landlord to cancel our contract , we gave up on dealing with them. I would recommend to avoid them .
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Quite expensive.
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By: FFF
Dec 18, 2018
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they breached the contract, only returned less than half the deposit, because they needed to repair the property and never did. Also took 75 pounds cash from me for reference. Im working to take them to court. If they did something similar to you, could you pls email me at [email protected] , im gathering evidence at the moment. sadly when its just me nothing will change, im hoping if i gather more ppl's testimonies it may make a difference and hopefully they will think twice before scamming othe ...

“Worst ever. they are rude, unprofessional, cheeky, disrespectful, do not ......”

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Oct 12,2015
Minithumbdown
Asib
By: 'Anca'
Oct 12,2015
67 people found
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Worst ever. they are rude, unprofessional, cheeky, disrespectful, do not listen to you at all, cowboys. makes all the excuses not to spend any money on the property. took 8 months to fix a small issue. There is one thing they are really good at, robbing ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Respect people , be honest, don't steal people's money.
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Comment on agent fees
Very very expensive but I had no choice.
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By: FFF
Dec 18, 2018
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they breached the contract, only returned less than half the deposit, because they needed to repair the property and never did. Also took 75 pounds cash from me for reference. Im working to take them to court. If they did something similar to you, could you pls email me at [email protected] , im gathering evidence at the moment. sadly when its just me nothing will change, im hoping if i gather more ppl's testimonies it may make a difference and hopefully they will think twice before scamming othe ...

“Worst agency ever dealt with just pain in a***. Today ......”

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Aug 31,2015
Minithumbdown
Asib
By: 'sara'
Aug 31,2015
117 people found
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Worst agency ever dealt with just pain in a***. Today is the 67th day after the letting property through this agency. So far I have not received the deposit ....
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What agent could do to change your mind?
they could return the deposit long time ago.
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Comment on agent fees
it was an ok
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By: FFF
Dec 18, 2018
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they breached the contract, only returned less than half the deposit, because they needed to repair the property and never did. Also took 75 pounds cash from me for reference. Im working to take them to court. If they did something similar to you, could you pls email me at [email protected] , im gathering evidence at the moment. sadly when its just me nothing will change, im hoping if i gather more ppl's testimonies it may make a difference and hopefully they will think twice before scamming othe ...

“Phone never answered, on the rare occasion you manage to ......”

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May 27,2015
Minithumbdown
By: 'Zahid'
May 27,2015
194 people found
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Phone never answered, on the rare occasion you manage to get though, no one in the office to deal with your inquiry. Several promises to call back never happens! The most unprofessional agency I have ever dealt with.Take my advise and avoid like the ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Not good
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Not good
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By: FFF
Dec 18, 2018
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they breached the contract, only returned less than half the deposit, because they needed to repair the property and never did. Also took 75 pounds cash from me for reference. Im working to take them to court. If they did something similar to you, could you pls email me at [email protected] , im gathering evidence at the moment. sadly when its just me nothing will change, im hoping if i gather more ppl's testimonies it may make a difference and hopefully they will think twice before scamming othe ...

“Found employees at this branch extremely rude and indifferent ,,, the ......”

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May 15,2015
Minithumbdown
By: 'Kamil'
May 15,2015
204 people found
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Found employees at this branch extremely rude and indifferent ,,, the standard of professionalism appalling which is why I never use this agency . They are quite simply an embarrassment to the trade. This do not respond tenants needs and simply do not listen to concerns raised ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Expensive
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Expensive
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By: FFF
Dec 18, 2018
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they breached the contract, only returned less than half the deposit, because they needed to repair the property and never did. Also took 75 pounds cash from me for reference. Im working to take them to court. If they did something similar to you, could you pls email me at [email protected] , im gathering evidence at the moment. sadly when its just me nothing will change, im hoping if i gather more ppl's testimonies it may make a difference and hopefully they will think twice before scamming othe ...

“Hi everyone when you leave the property principal homes will ......”

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Apr 17,2015
Minithumbdown
Asib
By: 'David'
Apr 17,2015
215 people found
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Hi everyone when you leave the property principal homes will charge you too much for something which wasn't you fault, so my advice is don't pay last month rent otherwise you will be regret......
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Can't changes now
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It was an ok
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By: FFF
Dec 18, 2018
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they breached the contract, only returned less than half the deposit, because they needed to repair the property and never did. Also took 75 pounds cash from me for reference. Im working to take them to court. If they did something similar to you, could you pls email me at [email protected] , im gathering evidence at the moment. sadly when its just me nothing will change, im hoping if i gather more ppl's testimonies it may make a difference and hopefully they will think twice before scamming othe ...

“hi my name is Anna I have been with principal ......”

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Mar 27,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'anna'
Mar 27,2015
10 people found
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hi my name is Anna I have been with principal homes for the past 4years I have never had a problem with the staff or Mr Hussain they are very professional at all times and always there to help! maintance etc when I read the ...
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fees were great especially for 2 people most agents charge double!
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“Hi my name is dana . I just want share our ......”

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Mar 26,2015
Minithumbdown
Asib
By: 'Dana'
Mar 26,2015
262 people found
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Hi my name is dana . I just want share our experience with principal homes great barr. In april 2013 me and my partner moved to 15 Fowlmere road , great barr which the price on rightmove app was ‚£595. At first when asib told us we have to pay ‚£600 ...
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By: FFF
Dec 18, 2018
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they breached the contract, only returned less than half the deposit, because they needed to repair the property and never did. Also took 75 pounds cash from me for reference. Im working to take them to court. If they did something similar to you, could you pls email me at [email protected] , im gathering evidence at the moment. sadly when its just me nothing will change, im hoping if i gather more ppl's testimonies it may make a difference and hopefully they will think twice before scamming othe ...

“When you call the office and ask for something to ......”

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Jan 29,2015
Minithumbup
Asib
By: 'Zainab'
Jan 29,2015
2 people found
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When you call the office and ask for something to be fixed, when Asib isn't here nobody cares and doesn't deal wit the situation. The people in the office need to be more calm and patent with customers like Asib....
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Principle Homes is nothing without Asib there. I wouldn't have rented there if Asib wasn't working there. We had our differences but now it's all good! He honest and kind, sometimes! I recommend Principle Homes but I'll recommend Asib only to people because he's the nicest one and a problem solver. °Å¸ËœÆ’ About the fee, I would be glad if I didn't need to play any fee because wages never go up and the bills always go up. Mostly people on minimum wages. Thank you very much.
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“The property that we were renting was in an ok ......”

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Oct 14,2014
Minithumbdown
Asib
By: 'furious'
Oct 14,2014
240 people found
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The property that we were renting was in an ok condition when we moved but after a spell of wet weather, the problems started to show. There was mould growing up the wall in more than one area! The garage was full of the estate ...
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By: FFF
Dec 18, 2018
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they breached the contract, only returned less than half the deposit, because they needed to repair the property and never did. Also took 75 pounds cash from me for reference. Im working to take them to court. If they did something similar to you, could you pls email me at [email protected] , im gathering evidence at the moment. sadly when its just me nothing will change, im hoping if i gather more ppl's testimonies it may make a difference and hopefully they will think twice before scamming othe ...
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