College and County
St Clements Oxford, Oxford, OX4
4.4/5, 36 reviews
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Dec 01,2009
Minithumbdown
By: 'sleepless99'
Dec 01,2009
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I rented a newly converted basement flat with College and County, who misled me into thinking it was a separate unit when the electricity was shared with the upstairs property. The water board and council had not been notified that the house had been split. Cowboy builders had not put in any ventilation in the closet toilet nor made any provision for soundproofing - so I could follow the conversations of the students staying upstairs. The noise from their stereo caused light fittings to come loose from the ceiling and smash, and door slamming caved in the window above the front door.

In breach of the Data Protection Act they also disclosed my telephone number to the students who had infuriated me for months. My letters (by registered post) to the agent stating that (not unreasonably) I wanted to leave were ignored until I stopped the direct debit - at which point I was smugly told that if I wanted to leave before my contract ended I should contact a lawyer. Not wanting to spend the money on this I did some reading of various housing acts and a call to the Council revealed that Building Regulations had not been sought, so the property was visited by a couple of inspectors. Now the house will have to be either converted back into one property, or the building work done to conform with regulations - which I see as a small moral victory.

I don't know of anyone else letting with College and County so it is possible that others have fared better, but an Environmental Health Officer knew well the name of one of the partners at the agency, which suggests that he regularly has to inspect properties managed by this company.
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11th Sep 2024
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20th Jun 2024
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28th Oct 2022
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23rd Sep 2022
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18th Aug 2022
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“Sonali was an absolute star when dealing with our deposit and check out. I can't recommend this office highly enough ......”
11th Apr 2022
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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: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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College and County
9-10 St Clements
St Clements,Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX4 1AB
01865 722722

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Sep 11,2024
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Sep 11,2024
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Very responsive and helpful! Had to find accommodation in a very short space of time. Checked in and they were very flexible, and even assisted with organising repairs very promptly. Would highly recommend Paulina and Libby....
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The best in Oxford. They are very cooperative and are helping in nature. The best part is they are very transparent in their policies. I had rented a property from Colege & County and whenever I needed any help regarding the property, they immediately attended the ...
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“A friendly agency that provided timely, efficient service at a busy time...”

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Oct 28,2022
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My mother and I were desperately looking for a property at the height of student move-in season (October), and found that the Oxford market was very competitive. This meant that most agencies were terrible at returning calls, keeping up communication, and were generally quite rude ...
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Sep 23,2022
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Sep 23,2022
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I started my rent discussions with College and County from overseas, and they were a most effective agent in terms of flexibility and responsiveness. I am happy that I used their service....
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Sonali was an absolute star when dealing with our deposit and check out. I can't recommend this office highly enough and will happily rent with them again....
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Apr 11,2022
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I cannot recommend College and County more highly. From start to finish Lewis the main contact person for me in their Oxford office went above and beyond on every count. He found a great tenant for me very swiftly and let the house on first ...
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“Brilliant letting agent...”

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Mar 18,2022
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I have had an excellent letting experience with Lewis and Gabi. They are very helpful and supportive. As a new landlord, they guide me step by step. Really helpful! Highly recommended....
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Feb 05,2022
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Lewis Stacey was a pleasure to deal with, he is extremely professional, dedicated to creating a smooth process for clients, and kept us informed every step of the way. Above all, he is very approachable and kind, always sticking to the values and ethics of ...
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“They are not your usual letting agent...”

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Feb 05,2022
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They are not your usual letting agent. They are committed to helping you find somewhere just right for you. They truly stand by their ethics and values as a company. Lewis Stacey was extremely professional, kind and has an amazing ability to put clients at ...
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“Great agency...”

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Feb 03,2022
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The agents were very kind and patient with us. Particularly Ines and Gabi. Thank you very much for everything. We highly recommend them...
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Dec 23,2021
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Dec 23,2021
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Wonderful experience with college and county- all staffs were friendly and responsive . Happy with the service provided. Would like to recommend to friends....
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“C&C has a reputation for predating upon stude......”

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Nov 17,2021
Minithumbdown
By: 'Matthew Evans'
Nov 17,2021
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C&C has a reputation for predating upon students with minimal resources. Once they leave the UK and go back home, or if they are judged to be from a poorer background, the entire security deposit is seized with little to no justification, for 'redecoration' ...
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Oct 16,2021
Minithumbup
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Oct 16,2021
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How pleased we are that we took the advice of a good friend of ours to approach College & County in our search for a Letting Agent for our small house in Abingdon, a little over seven years ago. You have never let us down,have ...
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Thank you for posting a review........ Peer commendation is increasingly important in how we all choose goods and services. I am delighted that you feel able to commend us; and yes, we do try really hard to ensure the relationship between property owners and those occupying is as positive as possible....... this makes managing the property much more straight forward. Mark Crampton Smith - Managing Director. ...

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Sep 29,2021
Minithumbup
By: 'Emiry'
Sep 29,2021
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Very easy to organise moving in and sign up. I appreciate the use of online signatures as this is optimal for students. Had no issues with moving out either and any queries I had were comprehensively answered....
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“Best in Oxford...”

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By: 'Elliot'
Jun 02,2021
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Thanks so much to Lewis and the College and County team. They turned our nightmare flat hunt into a success....
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“Happy tenants tend to take better care of properties...”

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May 04,2021
Minithumbup
By: 'Landlord'
May 04,2021
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Giving College and County my properties to let was one of my best decisions as a landlord. College and County have transformed my view of letting agents, they are quick to respond to queries, they ensure all HMO and safety compliance is kept up to ...
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Apr 16,2021
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I switched to College and County from another estate agent in Headington after a sluggish and ineffective marking campaign for my well located, refitted and sun-filled apartment. The efficiency and professionalism of Lewis Stacey made all the difference. New tenants were confirmed on the first ...
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“I rate College and County as the best in Oxford....”

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Mar 24,2021
Minithumbup
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Mar 24,2021
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I am very impressed by College and County. I changed to College and County because my previous agents were not vetting my tenants sufficiently and had appalling back office service dealing with leases. College and County have given me a very professional service and found ...
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“The best letting agency around Oxford...”

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Feb 19,2021
Minithumbup
By: 'Alvydas'
Feb 19,2021
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I choose this agency because it looked like the most trustworthy company around Oxford and I found out that they definitely are. I hope that one day we all be able to live in a world where all the companies will take their business approach ...
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Thank you Alvydas for posting such a glowing review. I am delighted that the team have delivered service at such a level. Of course it is increasingly critical in order to build a sustainable business that all customers have the same experience as you. At a time when peer commendation is the principle way that we all choose goods and services. Mark Crampton Smith - Managing Director. ...

“Best agent in Oxford...”

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Feb 17,2021
Minithumbup
By: 'KS'
Feb 17,2021
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College and County are undoubtedly the best and fairest agent in Oxford. The whole team are professional and proactive. They are quick to alert me to any problems with the house and have a great team of tradesmen at hand. They also find nice tenants! ...
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“Always perfect service...”

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Mar 13,2020
Minithumbup
By: 'Ali'
Mar 13,2020
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Always been quick to solve problems with our tenancy. Everyone we have been in contact with has been very pleasant especially Maja. We have nothing negative to say!...
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“Good afternoon, I would like to thank College......”

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Feb 16,2020
Minithumbup
By: 'Maria'
Feb 16,2020
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Good afternoon, I would like to thank College and County, my state agent's in Oxford, the guidance and help they have been giving to my Property and myself since I entrusted the rent of my house to them!! It would have been impossible to have ...
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“STAY AWAY FROM COLLEGE AND COUNTY...”

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Jan 19,2020
Minithumbdown
By: 'Vittoria'
Jan 19,2020
2 people found
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Probably one of the worst agencies in Oxford. Even though the house was completely new, the first night I moved, I had a huge leak (from the shower upstairs) on my whole wardrobe and they didn't refund me anything (despite the fact lots of my ...
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“Fabulous C&C...”

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Oct 10,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Delighted'
Oct 10,2019
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C&C really are fabulous in every regard. From finding consistently good tenants to offering a first class management service, they provide all the support a landlord could wish for. I'd recommend them unhesitatingly....
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“Highly recommend College and County...”

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Oct 07,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Heidi'
Oct 07,2019
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College and County have been absolutely superb. After moving overseas we took the plunge and leased our property out. We have had over 10 years of top rate service - they look after our property, we haven't had a bad tenant yet, and it has always ...
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“College & County make renting our house effortless...”

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Sep 25,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'A'
Sep 25,2019
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College & County have handled the letting of our house for the last 3 years and they have been brilliant. We live 60 miles away from Oxford, and letting through C&C has been effortless thanks to their thoroughness and efficiency, from finding good tenants, regular inspections and ...
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“Impolite, unfair...”

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Mar 21,2019
Minithumbdown
By: 'edocegi'
Mar 21,2019
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AVOID, THEY JUST WANT YOUR MONEY! I have been a tenant with C&C for a year. In particular I entered as a replacement tenant in a previous agreement, renewed it for another year and terminated my tenancy in advance. I had the chance to ...
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low fees, high rent, bad service
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“I turned to College and County after having received poor ......”

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Nov 23,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Delighted'
Nov 23,2017
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I turned to College and County after having received poor service from another agent so was my expectations were generally quite low. I explained my situation and requirements - ie I wanted full management and an agency I could depend on to respond to any ...
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It is very difficult to put a value on professionalism, but College and County have it in abundance and their fees are competitive and without question, worth every penny.
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Jun 26,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'B29'
Jun 26,2017
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We were very disappointed with the service we received from College and County. On arrival, the house was filthy! The carpets were dirty and had clearly not been hoovered as there were toe nails scattered throughout the bedroom and living room. The sofas were badly ...
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“Having used a couple of others over the years, my ......”

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Mar 06,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Mr.'
Mar 06,2014
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Having used a couple of others over the years, my dealings with this agency have been second to none I have ever experienced before. * When we moved in everything was explained & any questions answered * The next day they checked everything went well with our the ...
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We take any complaints very seriously. Should a problem not be resolved by the department head on the phone, all written complaints come straight to the managing director who will investigate in person and reply, having kept the complainant informed, when resolution is achieved.
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