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2.1/5, 31 Reviews
26% Recommended
100% sales valuation accuracy
0% letting valuation accuracy
89% sales fee satisfaction
89% letting fee satisfaction
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By : 'Belfast89'
Services : Letting(As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : BT9
I wish I was one of the fortunate ones who only had to wait a month for their deposit. It took McGeowns 3 months to work mine through their accounts. Furthermore I am still waiting for the remaining £50 I am owed- FIVE months and almost two weeks later. Have found them to be the most unprofessional, lazy and infuriating people that I've ever dealt with. A quick rundown of my *most recent* problems with McGeowns: * They have read me the exact same script each one of the 14 times I have called in the past couple of months. "The accountant is working on it, it'll be with you shortly". * I have been told by a member of staff to "call back on Monday". Called back on Monday to find the member of staff had gone on holiday for a week, and I would have to wait. * I have been told to call back at a specified time to speak to the accountant. Called back and was told that it's not possible to talk to the accountant, and to wait another 4 days. * I have written a polite, detailed letter requesting clarification on the situation to McGeowns. Nearly three weeks later, the letter remains completely *ignored*. Issue still not resolved.... In summary, I would advise any students/ freshers/ prospective customers to avoid McGeowns completely if they have any desire to get their deposits/ rebates returned to them without a several month struggle. Not worth bothering with.
Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
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Sales | 100% | 89% | £125,000 | £178,000 |
Lettings | 0% | 89% | £550 | £1,000 |
From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | From Other | |||||
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1 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Daniel McGeown & Company
437 Lisburn Road, Belfast, County Antrim
BT9 7EY
028 9066 8555
By : 'T171990'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £550
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : BT9
Overall my day to day dealings with this estate agent were fine, if not perfect. However there seems to be a real lack of communication within the office. My partner and I requested an additional week be added on to our 12month tenancy approximately 6 weeks before we moved out, which was approved. ... Read Full Review
By : 'Helen'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £125000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : BT9
I have nothing but good things to say about Mcgeown estate agents, and in particular, Tim Luft. Mcgeown's have sold two houses for me in the last 18 months, they got the sale of the second house because I had been so impressed with how they (in particular Tim Luft) sold the first house on the ... Read Full Review
Daniel
By : 'Michael'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Sold price : £178000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : BT17
I recently moved to Belfast from London which has been a big move in itself. We found a house we liked and put in an offer. Danny looked after us very well and his communication through out was excellent. We then had major issues with the solicitors which was no fault of the estate agents. Once ... Read Full Review
By : 'Brendan'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Sold price : £178000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : BT11
We recently bought our first house through McGeowns. We found the pre sale process straightforward with the agent keeping us posted at all times. We found Tim to be straightforward and honest and quickly settled on a price with the vendor. Through the conveyancing Tim made sure the process kept ... Read Full Review
By : 'bel_88'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1000
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : BT9
I was a tenant in a property that was in part managed by McGeowns, though our daily dealings were all done through the landlord, McGeowns processed our application and held our deposits. Initially, there were never any problems with them. I always found them professional and punctual. This became ... Read Full Review
By : 'very'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : BT9
I'm the mother of the tennant and we have had an absolute nightmare trying g to get a security deposit back from this agent. My husband, daughter and I have spoken to practice ally every member of staff who never k ow what the situation is and tell us a different story every time. Today's latest is ... Read Full Review
By : Paul Nicholas
Oct 13, 2014Why let the truth spoil a good story ? All tenants are provided with a rent book and an inventory of furnishings to avoid and confusion and disputes during or after their tenancy we always recommend...
By : 'Antrim27'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : BT9
As a student I have dealt with a few landlords in Belfast and have always had positive things to say about them and I treat properties I rent well and clean every other day to keep them in good condition for the landlord. I would pay my rent three months in advance every time and the last two times ... Read Full Review
By : Paul Nicholas
Sep 4, 2014We do not have a member of staff called Aghagallon Aghagallon nor are we aware of any outstanding return of deposits ? If the anonymous individual would like to provide their name & address we...
Paul
Sinead
By : 'John'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £650
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : BT9
I arranged a viewing with McGeowns and was showed around a property on the Lisburn Road. The property did not suit and Paul took the time to find out my requirements and recommend other suitable properties in the area. I was not able to view that day as 24 hours notice was required to current ... Read Full Review
By : 'Bebeto'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : BT9
Very Dissappointing, Poor Communication, I had to constantly chase for updates, they made a lot of assumptions instead of doing basic due dilligence. They didn't follow things through and left a lot of loose ends and unanswered questions... All in all a pretty awful service... Avoid, there are ... Read Full Review
Staff need to treat every sale as a project which needs to be managed to completion.
By : T
Jun 24, 2014Good Afternoon I have read your review that has been posted on our website. I am very curious to know what property this was regarding and the staff member. As an agent we always endeavour to make...
Paul
Sinead
By : 'Jennifer'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : BT9
Excellent experience with McGeown's it was my first time letting a property so it was all pretty new to me. I called in off the street when I first started looking. The Lady at reception was very helpful and booked me in for several viewings for the next day as they stated they needed to give 24 ... Read Full Review
Daniel
By : 'Where's'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : BT7
So wish I had read these reviews about this agent before I gave any money to them. Yes I am another tenant who is now waiting 2 months for my deposit back. McGeowns are a joke and no one should ever do business with them..... They have no excuse for not returning by deposit and now I am seeking ... Read Full Review
By : Caroline S
Mar 28, 2014I agree. They seem really dreadful. Went to see a house today Friday. Bloke turns up late, unprofessional, double booked, no information, jumped up hood in suit or suit on a hood. Who honestly in...
By : 'Disappointed'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : BT
A common theme but absolute worst estate agents ever. The accountant isn't in today/ the accountant will be back later this afternoon all common excuses. Property dirty when moved in, spotlessly left, said deposit would be returned however still no deposit. Absolute thieves- way are these people ... Read Full Review
Returned the deposit like they said they would!
Paul
By : 'M'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : BT9
Tried to arrange a viewing after 6pm I was only in NI overnight. As I work for an Airline I had a minimum rest nightstop in Belfast arriving at 1720 & departing early the next morning at 0740. Agent was not at all accommodating & I consider this to be exceptionally bad customer ... Read Full Review
Be more flexible - not all buyers are available to do viewings Monday - Friday 9-5.
By : 'Damian'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : BT9
The experience we've had with McGeowns Estate agents is absolutely atrocious. This ranged from a number of problems we had throughout the tenancy, to getting our deposits back after we had moved out. To begin, when we moved in, the house was filthy. We had to scrub it ourselves to get it ... Read Full Review
They could have been more helpful throughout our tenancy, instead of fobbing us off and making us wait. Mold on walls in a house with two out of three residents having asthma is not good, and the fact that they didn\'t seem to care was concerning.
By : 'anom'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : NW6
Useless. In competent thieves. trying everything they can to keep money that should be rightfully returned. had one month left on my contract , yet they changed the coding on my key thus not allowing me to open the electric doors. WHILST I STILL RIGHTFULLY LIVED THERE FOR A FURTHER MONTH! Have ... Read Full Review
terrible. never once helpful. very rude. havent repaid my rightful deposit. which states 28 working days. any opportunity to take money. ignore emails. ignore phone calls. couldnt give me keys on first or second week! disabled my keys after still living there for one more month!! useless. thieves. and ignorant.
Tom
By : 'T_Duffy'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : BT9
Avoid this estate Agents!!! These people are complete thieves, they will and have tried every trick in the book to to steal your deposit! Coupled with the fact that they are arrogant, pushy and completely ignorant to deal with on the phone. I've had nothing but trouble with them and what should ... Read Full Review
By : 'Belfast89'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : BT9
I wish I was one of the fortunate ones who only had to wait a month for their deposit. It took McGeowns 3 months to work mine through their accounts. Furthermore I am still waiting for the remaining £50 I am owed- FIVE months and almost two weeks later. Have found them to be the most ... Read Full Review
By : 'Unhappy'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
They are so bad if I could I wouldn't even give them one star! The worst estate agent I have ever dealt with! We moved out of the property in June 2012 and we only today October 2012 got our deposit back today!!! First they said they had sent out the cheque to our address then we rang ... Read Full Review
By having better customer service!!
By : '"Your'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Before I moved in, on the viewing day I noticed the mildew in the toiled so I pointed that to the agent and I was immediately reassured that it will be removed before I move in, also the carpets was not hovered (You could see lumps of dust in the corners) and there was litter in the bedroom . ... Read Full Review
I just want my deposit back and never hear or see the \"McGeowns\" name again.
By : 'All'
Branch : Belfast, 437 Lisburn Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
There seems to be a recurring theme of Daniel McGeown not returning deposits to tennants. I find myseld now in the same position. Its been over a month and still no deposit - numerous phone calls asking for an update and promises of a call back from the phamtom accountant. Avoid this ... Read Full Review
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