CityRooms.com
London, E1
2.3/5, 270 reviews
33% recommended
33% sales valuation accuracy
32% sales fee satisfaction
35% lettings valuation accuracy
45% lettings fee satisfaction



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“TLDR:While they might be managing some good properties, they ......”

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Nov 06,2018
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Jorge
By: 'Essam'
Nov 06,2018
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TLDR:
While they might be managing some good properties, they are the worst landlord and will rip you off.

I have booked 2 rooms with city rooms and my experience was horrible. They reluctantly gave me the keys the day before my checkin day and didn't give me the fob as the existing tenant checked out late. They assured me that I will find the fob in the room, which as you may guess I didn't. They have assured me that the room would be cleaned before I check in. I entered the room and it was a complete mess. It seemed like it hasn't been cleaned for years. Litter was scattered around the room. On their website they say there's a weakly cleaner for communal areas and an emergency line. The shared areas were awful to the extent that I can smell the kitchen's rotten smell from my room. The emergency line was always busy. There was hardly any hot water (Usually not working but sometimes we get hot water sporadically). The sink and the shower drain were not working properly. The towel drier was not working. I have booked and stayed in this room for 2 weeks. After calling them numerous times they gave me a reimbursement of a total of 65 pounds. Then I moved into the second room.

If you call them to book a room, they seem so friendly and always pickup the phone. If you are an existing tenant, they hardly ever pickup the line. The second room I have checked into had a broken bed. I slept for 2 weeks on a broken bed; because I kept chasing them for 2 weeks to fix it with no luck. The weekly cleaner doesn't clean anything at all. It's up to us to keep the common areas clean. They apparently just walk into the flat to sign the paper and walk away.

The internet was crazy slow, as opposed to what was advertised, and it took them more than a month to fix it (I come from a third world country so I already have low standards for that btw).

Besides all of that, they try to rip you off as much as they can. I have asked them before booking if there are any other fees and they said no. Yet, they sneak in a clause into the contract that bounds you to pay a checkout fee.

My advice: regardless of how good the room may seem, it's not worth the trouble of booking through this awful agency. If you were booking short-term and decide to go with city rooms, insist on viewing the property before booking, as it might be a entirely different from the ad.
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By: Sara-Jayne
Jan 10, 2020
Pretty accurate assessment. Not only that, they will move just about anybody in to live in flat with you, without doing checks or even responding to complaints.

Lately just moved in very abusive guy into room next to me, who also deliberately destroyed my clothes that were being washed.

Agency do not care.

Also when fitted "new" locks to "fire door" (it's not) it broke on day 1 - their solution? Hammer it open and live with broken, horribly cracked doorframe ?
By: Jam
Jan 11, 2019
I can confirm that Giovanni is the worst, and his is pretty good at lying, based on my case, all the condition of house to rent in this agency are very likely in this horrible condition, lying is their daily practice, their way of earning money, this agency is the lion king of scammers, as far as i can see no body can defeat them
By: Essam Ewaisha
Nov 09, 2018
Again, you are claiming I have signed something and you can't seem to show us a copy of that. So not a single person in city rooms can provide any proof of what you claim? but you can have different employees comment to seem like you are telling the truth? It's a shame that you can't stand up to your mistakes and can't refute my review (that is backed up by visual evidence). This shows how obnoxious the firm is.

Your rating is 1.6/5 and you didn't even do anything to push that up. I am not the only one who thinks you are obnoxious.
By: Robert
Nov 08, 2018
There is no Landlord that will grant a goodwill gesture to a tenant without making the tenant sign "in full and final settlement" of the claim.

Its clear that Essam is lying here.
By: Essam Ewaisha
Nov 07, 2018
Nope you are lying. This never happened. Please submit this writing that you claim I have done.
As mentioned in my review I received the 65 pound discount after
numerous calls and follow ups. No one in city rooms answered my calls or replied to my emails in the first week. In the second week you finally decided to reply to me just because I wanted to cancel the other booking and you didn't want that.
I cannot fabricate photos, and I cannot fabricate the room conditions. The worst thing is that you decided not to acknowledge your mistakes and call the fair review I have given (backed by evidence) lies.
By: Gio
Nov 07, 2018
Dear Essam,
You said that you did not have anywhere to place your bags and you accepted the condition of the room as it was. We agreed that we will reduce £65 pounds of your rent and you will clean the room yourself. You agreed on this in writing.

Therefore your review is deemed unfair and fabricated.

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CityRooms.com
First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
London
Greater London
E1 4DT
020 77 90 55 77

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Services Valuation Accuracy Fees Satisfaction Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 33% 32% £0 £0
Lettings 35% 45% £450 £3,200
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3 3 83 160 0 0 0 0 2 19
Areas covered
  • E1
  • EC2
  • E14
  • WC1
  • N1
  • WC2
  • SE1
  • SE8
  • SE16
  • E2
  • E3
  • SW1
  • EC1
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Apr 22,2024
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Apr 22,2024
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They should go into the minus ⭐.

So I've been living abroad and when I came back decided to look for a property with City Room amongst other ( I'm from London). My friends are letting agents and let's just say I and the ...
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“The most disgustingly dishonest and greedy ag......”

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Apr 08,2024
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Giovanni
By: 'A Current Tenant'
Apr 08,2024
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The most disgustingly dishonest and greedy agency in London. Never ever make the mistake of getting a property through them - I have and I am paying a huge financial cost for doing so. These people know their properties are rundown and in a state ...
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“This is the worst renting company in London. ......”

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Mar 07,2024
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By: 'Carlo De Filippis'
Mar 07,2024
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This is the worst renting company in London. I rented a room in 2022, and it was the worst experience ever. Since then, I have been continuously receiving emails from them despite repeatedly requesting to have my email removed from their database...
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“Money eaters...”

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Nov 27,2023
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George
By: 'Areeba'
Nov 27,2023
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Worst letting agents ever. They are simply looting their customers. CityRooms has proven to be an absolute nightmare. Their letting services are a masterclass in incompetence. The exorbitant bills they slapped us with were only surpassed by their creativity in finding unnecessary deductions from our ...
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“Scam! Stay away...”

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Aug 11,2023
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Giovanni
By: 'Atakan'
Aug 11,2023
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They don't show the room until they make the contract. After I moved demolition work started. The work starts at 7 in the morning and lasts until the evening. We haven't been able to sleep for a long time and our mental health is deteriorating. I ...
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“This City room is a BIG NO for recommendation......”

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May 29,2023
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Giovanni
By: 'Kadijat'
May 29,2023
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This City room is a BIG NO for recommendation. The way they exploit the tenants is so alarming. From ridiculous house rent fee to unreasonable utility bill. And after frustrating you with unimaginable bills, you can't even terminate your tenancy agreement in peace. I will ...
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“On the overall, the service was very poor....”

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Feb 15,2023
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By: 'ANNE'
Feb 15,2023
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On the overall, the service was very poor. The room booked and paid for in advance was not available on the due date. We had to take another one with not the same features. At the end of the renting period, it was long and ...
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“My experience with City Rooms was appalling. ......”

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Jan 09,2023
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By: 'Adam'
Jan 09,2023
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My experience with City Rooms was appalling. I strongly advise you to avoid this company and book with someone else. Trusting City Rooms was one of the worst decisions I've ever made. The original listing promised a "fully equipped" kitchen with "nice and friendly" housemates ...
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“To Custumer servicees...”

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Dec 08,2022
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Anna
By: 'Anna Balcyte'
Dec 08,2022
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To customer service My contract was from.17 May 2022 I was notified in September, that if I wanted to extend my contract I had to do it then but rent would go up from £800. To £1040 for that room. I knew that the double room next to ...
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“Horrible agency, avoid like the plague...”

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Dec 06,2022
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Giovanni
By: 'Marcel'
Dec 06,2022
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Failed to address maintenance issues. Property had rats and a bug infestation which they ignored. Property was flooded multiple times due to plumbing issues, also ignored. Left us with a flatmate who was a danger to themselves and others, to the point where the police ...
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“Do not trust them....”

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Aug 25,2022
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David
By: 'Valerie'
Aug 25,2022
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Do not trust them. They wanted me to put down a deposit and payment and could only provide me pictures of the rooms. This is not the first time that they've refused to let me view their properties. No other letting agency would do this....
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“Liars...”

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Aug 03,2022
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By: 'Calvin Oliver'
Aug 03,2022
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They will tell you bills included but read the contract because its actually a just utilities contribution. They will then charge you exorbitant sums when you move out, and then refuse to sort out your deposit....
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“Worst experience ever. They can say everythin......”

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Jul 19,2022
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By: 'Serif S'
Jul 19,2022
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Worst experience ever. They can say everything until you rent and sign a contract after then everything can be changed or can be not expected. They ignore you when you report a problem. They do not try to solve problems, not helpful....
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“I used Stephen Sanders who worked with Matthew House at CityRooms...”

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Jun 07,2022
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Matthew
By: 'SG'
Jun 07,2022
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I used Stephen Sanders to rent my property at the London Square, Caledonian Road location. He brought in CityRooms (his friend Matthew House) to rent my property. It was a 3 year contract (Please no body should do that as they will mislead you as landlord). ...
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“Avoid at all cost search for something bette......”

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May 10,2022
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Giovanni
By: 'mario pio'
May 10,2022
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Avoid at all cost search for something better the will ignore you and rip you of the care for money only Harassment ASB coldness deposit rip off dishonesty massive dirt breach of tenancy agreement this what I have experienced if you have any problems text ...
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“ask to see contract first!!!!!...”

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Apr 13,2022
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By: 'Kate'
Apr 13,2022
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Don't go with city rooms!! Ask to see contract before you put down deposit. The agent I spoke with was so pushy but I was desperate to find a room as it's very stressful looking for a room in London at the minute. Naively (and ...
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May 17, 2022
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We have all been having the same issues with City Rooms for a long time I think... If you want to fill out this questionnaire, someone will get back to you. https://forms.gle/SpVDnCiTcgpnPXSb9 ...

“Ask to read contract before you give deposit!......”

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Mar 22,2022
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By: 'Jas'
Mar 22,2022
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Ask to read contract before you give deposit! 90% of the good reviews are fake A real nightmare. Amazing and kind till you give them some money. After that you'll receive a contract which is completely different than the lies that they tell you in the ...
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“Do not choose this agency for your peace mind......”

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Mar 03,2022
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By: 'Cris'
Mar 03,2022
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Do not choose this agency for your peace mind. I had very bad experience with them. They send weird people and they take all deposit and charge more for gas....
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“PLEASE heed these words, as I wish I had take......”

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Feb 21,2022
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By: 'Emma'
Feb 21,2022
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PLEASE heed these words, as I wish I had taken others advice before booking with City Rooms. My experience with them has been nothing short of a nightmare. From scammy “overuse bills” which are requested to be sent to an unknown bank account, lack of ...
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“Stay away from this Scam Agency Stay away from this Scam Agency Stay away from this Scam Agency Stay away...”

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Feb 07,2022
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By: 'd'
Feb 07,2022
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Stay away from this Scam Agency Stay away from this Scam Agency Stay away from this Scam Agency Stay away from this Scam Agency, they are Frauds, Liars and Thieves using loopholes to rob peoples money via Deposits and rents there directors are fully aware ...
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“Disgusting company avoid at all costs. I've e......”

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Jan 07,2022
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By: 'Hannah'
Jan 07,2022
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Disgusting company avoid at all costs. I've experienced A very bad service with this company. In the beginning I wasn't allowed to view the company due to Covid And I find as though the staff are extremely rude. I found out I was expecting and ...
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“Jorge very helpful,...”

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Dec 18,2021
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Jorge
By: 'Benjanit, Piradee'
Dec 18,2021
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Jorge very helpful, finding engineer to fixed our boiler next working day. Engineer came done his job perfectly. Thanks Jorge....
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By: SJ
Jan 03, 2022
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Doesn't get more fake review than this. LOL. Anyone who's had any real dealings with Jorge knows full well he's nothing but a money grubbing psycopath. ...

“Elly has been excellent, she has gone above a......”

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Dec 11,2021
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Elly
By: 'Artuto14'
Dec 11,2021
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Elly has been excellent, she has gone above and beyond to help find us a room. We are so delighted to be moving into a new home soon. Thank you!...
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“AVOID AT ALL COSTS! I had the worst experienc......”

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Dec 07,2021
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Giovanni
By: 'Scott'
Dec 07,2021
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AVOID AT ALL COSTS! I had the worst experience - agents not knowledgable about the properties they are renting out, they provide unclear/the wrong information. The property I viewed was the most filthy flat I've seen in my life - it looked like something ...
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By: The People
May 19, 2022
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There have been a lot of people who had issues with City Rooms... Leave your details here and someone will get back to you... https://forms.gle/Kr14TrD6AtDCp/nG7 ...

“Little bit expensive but overall good place a......”

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Nov 07,2021
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By: 'Chercki'
Nov 07,2021
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Little bit expensive but overall good place and good rooms. I am in for another eight months so I hope all continues well...
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“Stay away from them. They don't work with vie......”

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Oct 20,2021
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Vito
By: 'Lodo'
Oct 20,2021
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Stay away from them. They don't work with viewings because they propose houses which do not exist. I paid a deposit for a house and one week before the move-in date I was told by the agent(Vito) the landlord “changed his mind”. Which is ...
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“WORST AGENCY AND AWFUL STUFF, MANAGER IN PARTICULAR...”

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Oct 02,2021
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By: 'Elisa Chowdhury'
Oct 02,2021
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There is no word in the world to explain how awful this company is: • 2 months with no Internet service • 2+ weeks with no washing machine and almost a month and half without a properly working sink •leeks in the room for weeks and not a proper ...
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By: Giovanni
Feb 11, 2023
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Been in a house where I used to pay 1083£ pound a month for nothing ! Heater and hot water was missing almost all the time I’ve been in there and for them the priority was make money and not adjust the boiler! I report that’s someone come in to the flat breaking a window in the kitchen and asked them to repair it but never done anything and I can say that 1 moths before this happened 2 people got stabbed in the building and 1 die after the stab ! They didn’t care about anything ! ...

“Horrible Letting Experience 2016/2017I rente......”

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Jul 15,2021
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Alessandra
By: 'YZ'
Jul 15,2021
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Horrible Letting Experience 2016/2017 I rented a room that was supposed to be a 3 bedroom house (3 people) we ended up living 6 people in the house the living room area was converted into 2 rooms badly renovated 3 months without broadband at the beginning months later a leaking in ...
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“(02/03/2021) CityRooms are an extremely dishonest and belligerent agency to deal ......”

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Jun 30,2021
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Jorge
By: 'Justin'
Jun 30,2021
11 people found
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(02/03/2021) CityRooms are an extremely dishonest and belligerent agency to deal with. They barely ever respond to any form of communication and routinely enact actions which would constitute malpractice; such as turning up at the property with no notice whatsoever and just letting themselves in... (or ...
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“TENANTS AND LANDLORDS MUST READ!!!Sun & Zho......”

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Jun 08,2021
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By: 'Peng'
Jun 08,2021
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TENANTS AND LANDLORDS MUST READ!!! Sun & Zhou Limited is owned by a couple (Mr Xingjian Zhou and Mrs Grace Peng Sun). This company is a parent company of Mr Zhou's Oliver Walton Limited (trading as City Rooms). Mr Xingjian Zhou(Jason Zhou) had a history ...
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City Rooms keep getting away with it... If you want to get in contact with us, just fill out this: https://forms.gle//wuBP9FpEv26VHDra7 ...
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