1st Lets
South Side, Glasgow, G42
2/5, 40 reviews
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“Horrendous agency...”

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Nov 24,2018
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By: 'Avoid'
Nov 24,2018
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From the get go we should have avoided this agency. When trying to find out if we were successful with our application we had to chase this company for almost two weeks Each time we would phone with a concern we were told someone would phone us back - nobody ever did.

Agency told us the flat would be professionally cleaned before we could receive the keys - on our move in day there was clear evidence no/little cleaning had taken place. Windows were thick with dirt, floor was covered in a thick layer of dust/food debris/grease and paint. Kitchen counters were covered in dust/dirt.

Previous tenants had done an excellent job of hiding any problems with the property with their personal belongings so feel as if our viewing was a poor representation of what was actually being offered.

Neighbour below us rightfully complained when water from our bathroom started leaking through their roof - agency were contacted re this and the concern was ignored.

Our deposit was put into the safety deposit scheme on the very last day it could be submitted - this was after I chased the agency all day as to why they had not secured our deposit.

Landlady refused to change the blinds even though they were covered in BLACK MOULD!!!!!!!

Had to chase agency for weeks to get a copy of our gas/electric certificate.

No smoke alarm/carbon monoxide monitor was in place prior to us moving in.

Overall our experience was horrendous and staff members often smirked in our faces instead of offering help/advice.

Kitchen sink blocked within a month of us moving into the flat and initially we were told this was our fault and would have to pay for any damage - I find it hard to believe we could block the sink after such a short period of time.

I feel sorry for any future tenants. This agency and landlord are after pure profit and could not care less about the tenants living in their properties.

We have learned an expensive lesson and from now on we will be vetting and agency/landlord thoroughly before making any decision.
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27th Mar 2023
reviewed by 'Nav'
“AVOID AT ALL COSTS, worst company ever, lie to landlords and tenants, they constantly change the company name as they ......”
28th Jul 2021
reviewed by 'Rachel'
“AWFUL!! Avoid at ALL COSTS currently letting from them a property that we are having to be temporary rehoused as ......”
10th Jul 2021
reviewed by 'Michael'
“Lied to steal deposit.I would strongly avoid this company. I was told the same by a friend who originally ......”
2nd Jul 2021
reviewed by 'Houston'
“Over two weeks now with no boiler working. No hot water / showers. An absolute disgrace! Excuse after excuse when they ......”
15th Apr 2021
reviewed by 'First'
“We have had such an awful time of it with First Lets we are imploring anyone else who has had ......”
5th Dec 2019
reviewed by 'J'
“This agency are unorganised, unprofessional, and incompetent. The flat itself was damp, there were flies/maggots living behind the sink ......”
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00
  • Sunday: Closed
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1st Lets
704 Cathcart Road
Glasgow
City of Glasgow
G42 8ES
0141 422 2223

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“AVOID AT ALL COSTS, worst company ever, lie t......”

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By: 'Nav'
Mar 27,2023
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AVOID AT ALL COSTS, worst company ever, lie to landlords and tenants, they constantly change the company name as they are useless and start again with a new name so no one notices, AVOID AT ALL COSTS...
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You are definitely not a reputable company, Dean. A reputable company doesn't delete itself off Google and reinstate it to avoid negative review. Away and chase yourself. ...

“AWFUL!! Avoid at ALL COSTS currently letting ......”

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By: 'Rachel'
Jul 28,2021
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AWFUL!! Avoid at ALL COSTS currently letting from them a property that we are having to be temporary rehoused as they came out and painted over damp for years rather than fixing it and now the damage is so severe two rooms including the bathroom ...
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“Lied to steal deposit.I would strongly avoid......”

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Jul 10,2021
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By: 'Michael'
Jul 10,2021
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Lied to steal deposit. I would strongly avoid this company. I was told the same by a friend who originally rented with them and told me they tried to retain his deposit for no reason, but didn't heed the warnings. Company accused me of damaging ...
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“Over two weeks now with no boiler working. No......”

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Jul 02,2021
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By: 'Houston'
Jul 02,2021
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Over two weeks now with no boiler working. No hot water / showers. An absolute disgrace! Excuse after excuse when they even bother to reply to my emails. Would these people turn up to the 'First Let's' office without having a hot shower for two weeks.. ...
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“DON'T RENT WITH FIRST LETS...”

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Apr 15,2021
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By: 'First'
Apr 15,2021
4 people found
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We have had such an awful time of it with First Lets we are imploring anyone else who has had similar experiences to get in touch. Collectively we can stand up to this utterly incompentent agency that provides completely substandard accommodation, doesn't do repairs, and ...
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“Couldn't run a bath....”

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Dec 05,2019
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By: 'J'
Dec 05,2019
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This agency are unorganised, unprofessional, and incompetent. The flat itself was damp, there were flies/maggots living behind the sink due to a lack of sealant/dampness (which was not a health hazard apparently..) and the dishwasher stopped draining and sat with mouldy, festering water ...
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Hello Chris, We are very sorry to hear about your bad experience with First Lets. We have equally been treated appallingly by them and are fighting back. We are collecting testomonies of tenants that have been badly treated and we've love to include yours. If you could provide a few details of your case, experience, and how you got treated to [email protected] we would massively appreciate it. Hopefully together we can get some accountability! ...

“Avoid using, avoid living near a property managed by them...”

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May 29,2019
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By: 'Douglas'
May 29,2019
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Live underneath a property they rent out, currently flooded for the 4th time. They only do anything when the council has been brought in to force their hand, leaving the properties they manage with broken appliances and mice as a result. Even their own maintenance ...
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Hello Douglas, We are very sorry to hear about your bad experience with First Lets (up to an including many dealings with *). We have equally been treated appallingly by them and are fighting back. We are collecting testomonies of tenants that have been badly treated and we've love to include yours. If you could provide a few details of your case, experience, and how you got treated to [email protected] we would massively appreciate it. Hopefully together we can get some accountabil ...

“Don't use these cowboys...”

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Apr 17,2019
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By: 'Danmeister'
Apr 17,2019
3 people found
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This so called letting agency are a joke. They never respond to emails, they lost my tenants, stole £400 from me, never lodged my tenants deposit, cost me over £1,500 to get my flat up to an acceptable standard. DO NOT USE THEM, they will promise you ...
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“Helpful Staff & Excellent Service...”

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Apr 11,2019
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By: 'JK'
Apr 11,2019
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1st Lets were extremely helpful in regards to repairs and always went above and beyond to help during my tenancy. The staff at 1st Lets were efficient in carrying out repairs sometimes the repair was carried out the same day it was reported which was ...
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“Horrendous agency...”

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By: 'Avoid'
Nov 24,2018
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From the get go we should have avoided this agency. When trying to find out if we were successful with our application we had to chase this company for almost two weeks Each time we would phone with a concern we were told someone would ...
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“awful...”

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Nov 12,2018
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By: 'Steve'
Nov 12,2018
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The most irresponsible letting agency I ever rent from. Don't bother contacting them it will take for ever to resolve the simplest issue....
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“Illegal fees charged...”

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Apr 21,2018
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By: 'lilo'
Apr 21,2018
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Despite the fact fees relating to tenancies have been illegal in Scotland since 2012, 1st Lets charged me a £100 admin fee in 2016. Being over a barrel essentially - either I paid the illegal fee or I wouldn't be able to move into the property - I ...
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By: Eddie
Sep 28, 2018
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This review with regards to the conduct of this agent is correct ; AVOID AT ALL COSTS - in possession of endless evidence and email trails and they make fickle false statements regardless of the evidence you posses. They are aggressive and petty always denying what is evidenced even to go so far with the misinformation and denial of facts. Do not waste your time communicating with them its not worth the time you lose in your life as things are fabricated to the extent that they do not realize wh ...

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Dec 16,2017
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By: 'Dame_vader'
Dec 16,2017
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AVOID AT ALL COSTS I have been under the impression for around a week that I've been accepted for one of the flats 1st let's deal with so have began the moving our process as I still live with my parents and this is my ...
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“When we turned up early as they asked, they turned ......”

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Mar 17,2017
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By: 'M.L'
Mar 17,2017
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When we turned up early as they asked, they turned up on the nose of the viewing time, even though the office was across the street, this left us waiting in the rain with 6 others for them, the person who took us for the veiwing ...
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“AVOID AVOID AVOID!! First, they are still charging the illegal £100 ......”

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By: 'Robson'
Feb 03,2017
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AVOID AVOID AVOID!! First, they are still charging the illegal £100 reservation fee, which I never got back. The deposit always should have been sent to My Deposit within 30 days, and it was sent after 7 months and only because I asked the Trading Standards Officers to ...
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They are still charging the illegal reservation fee (£100)
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Oct 19, 2018
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You think 7 months is bad... it took them over 3 YEARS to put my deposit in a tenancy deposit scheme, and that was only after I caught them out when I asked which scheme they use and they became mega defensive about it! ...

“Had the unfortunate need to deal with 1st Lets Cathcart ......”

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By: 'J'
Dec 23,2016
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Had the unfortunate need to deal with 1st Lets Cathcart this week to deal with minor water escape damage from flat above that should have taken all of 45 minutes of a painter's time. Without going into the long and boring details, due to Kendal's attitude ...
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“very excellent.we are happy with our flat and very ......”

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Apr 28,2016
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By: 'RAJU'
Apr 28,2016
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very excellent.we are happy with our flat and very happy with your service.comparing to another agencies your agency is very resposiblE and proactive. I would recommend this agency to other family members and friends....
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“I was a tenant with this company for over 3 years ......”

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Apr 11,2016
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By: 'Katie'
Apr 11,2016
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I was a tenant with this company for over 3 years and I have had no issues in dealing with them at all staff are always friendly and helpful and repairs are carried out on time with no issues. When I had moved out they inspected ...
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Thanks for giving 1st Lets a good review thanks for being a good tennat all the best for the future 1st Lets Team ...

“I am a landlord with 1st Lets they manage a ......”

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Apr 11,2016
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By: 'Angela'
Apr 11,2016
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I am a landlord with 1st Lets they manage a portfolio of my properties. Staff are always very helpful and pleasant. I am looking to purchase more properties to rent in Glasgow and will be giving the new properties to 1st Lets to manage. I ...
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“I have rented a property through 1st Lets for over 5 ......”

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Mar 28,2016
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By: 'James'
Mar 28,2016
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I have rented a property through 1st Lets for over 5 years and have had no issues with the property i was living in. When i had moved out they told me there were no issues in the property and the deposit was returned to me ...
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“DO NOT USE. I was with 1st lets for a ......”

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Feb 24,2016
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By: 'R'
Feb 24,2016
4 people found
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DO NOT USE. I was with 1st lets for a year and it was the worst decision of my life!! Repairs were not dealt with and after phoning on numerous occasions telling the agents about the increasing issue with damp on the walls, they told ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
They charged me a holding fee for the flat which is illegal in Scotland and I never received back!!
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They charged me a holding fee for the flat which is illegal in Scotland and I never received back!!
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Can you supply the address of the property you were staying at for a year which you mention in your email and I will be more than happy to help with your enquirey ...

“I have been renting with this company for several years ......”

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Feb 16,2016
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By: 'Cara'
Feb 16,2016
2 people found
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I have been renting with this company for several years in many different properties after moving to Glasgow to work. Any repairs have been attended to quickly and efficiently. Myself and my partner have previously recommended this agency to friends and family. 1st Lets made ...
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“Rented property with this company was really happy with the ......”

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Nov 13,2015
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By: 'Thomas'
Nov 13,2015
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Rented property with this company was really happy with the property property was clean when i moved in all repairs were carried out on time staff were very pleasant and very helpful would recommend this company to anyone looking to rent out a property in ...
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“I gave them two properties to rent out on my ......”

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By: 'Gerry'
Nov 11,2015
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I gave them two properties to rent out on my behalf. Well, what a mistake that was. Not only are they clueless but they have no respect for their customers or the properties they handle. Be very careful if you use them. I had items ...
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Their fees were ok if they had carried out their part of the contract. As it was they did not do this and i felt cheated out of my hard earned.
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Their fees were ok if they had carried out their part of the contract. As it was they did not do this and i felt cheated out of my hard earned.
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Nov 09,2015
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By: 'Stephanie'
Nov 09,2015
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I recently bought a property to rent out in the Battlefield area of Glasgow and was looking for a good letting agent to rent my property out for me. I was recommended by a friend who has given properties to this company and had said ...
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“I rented a property from 1st Lets UK and the ......”

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Nov 09,2015
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By: 'Joe'
Nov 09,2015
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I rented a property from 1st Lets UK and the girls in the office are very helpful. The property was in good condition and I was happy with the property. The staff are a credit to the company. And i will definitely will be coming ...
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“Avoid at all costs. We were with them for 18months, ......”

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By: 'CC'
Jul 11,2015
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Avoid at all costs. We were with them for 18months, terribly slow to do anything whilst we were in the residence. Oven door/hot tap broken took an age to respond. The worst aspect is certainly the leaving of the property. Took us 3 months to ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Nothing, ridiculous outfit.
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“Do not rent through this company.I rented for 2 years ......”

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May 10,2015
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By: 'A'
May 10,2015
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Do not rent through this company. I rented for 2 years has the worst time of my life. Was without a working shower for 5 months had to go to the gym to shower, it took so long. Many excuses given then the landlord was on holiday !! ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Better customer service, they should not come into the property without the tenants permission. Keep a close eye on the tenant so they don't get a chance to steal. Learn what customer service is.
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Jan 10, 2019
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Eddie, clearly 'Debbie' used a fake name then because she was a part of the theft. All the stuff that happened with me still haunts me. 1st Lets were awful awful terrible people that i dealt with. Debbie was an over weight blonde working on cathcart road she has no manners is a bully and a thief as far as i know ...

“Service was excellent, all staff were welcoming and helpful. I ......”

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Apr 23,2015
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By: 'CDALY85'
Apr 23,2015
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Service was excellent, all staff were welcoming and helpful. I have trouble with my gas supply but that was sorted within a couple days. The team who work in office are smashing girls. I will be renting here for all while. Great Service....
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“My partner and I moved into a flat in Kingston ......”

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Apr 01,2015
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By: 'Diletta'
Apr 01,2015
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My partner and I moved into a flat in Kingston Street 5 months ago now. The flat is managed by 1st Lets so much that to this point we still don't know the identity of our landlord. 1st Lets do not play by the rules: to ...
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What agent could do to change your mind?
Nothing. They are criminals, and I don't want to pay criminals
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By: Diletta Taris
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A little too late, the company is an absolute disgrace! I will not be having any further contact with 1st lets, especially following the 6 weeks I had to wait to get my deposit back. ...
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