Miller Metcalfe
Head Office, Bolton, BL1
4.1/5, 55 reviews
82% recommended
54% sales valuation accuracy
100% sales fee satisfaction
63% lettings valuation accuracy
58% lettings fee satisfaction



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“Useless from the outset, problem after problem and nothing done ......”

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Jan 20,2013
Minithumbdown
By: 'Dismayed'
Jan 20,2013
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Useless from the outset, problem after problem and nothing done to fix it. Property totally unfit for purpose, electrically unsafe, stank of BO and curry from the previous tenant, utterly unhygenic. Had bailiffs chasing me from the previous tenant. Failed to tell me it was next to a nightclub, couldn't sleep 4 nights as week. Extortionate fees, utterly terrible. Staff rude, unhelpful, fob every problem off as if not their fault, when it blatently is, forge legal paperwork to make it seem like they care, when they don't. Once they have your money, that's it. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
What agent could do to change your mind?
Not rent out an unsuitable property, get your staff trained to fix problems when they're reported, not a month later and to be able to talk to people, stop being so useless.
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By: Miller Metcalfe
Feb 01, 2013
Dear ‘’Dismayed Tenant’,
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Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, we appreciate your comments and have taken steps to look into your issues further.

We are sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with your experience of renting with Miller Metcalfe, however we feel that we have addressed your problems within the property in a prompt manner.

• The property does have a valid Electrical Safety Certificate that was carried out before you moved in. You have also been provided with a copy.
• In regards to the cleanliness I can confirm that this property was professional cleaned before you moved in.
• If a bailiff has called to the property for the previous tenant, this would be out of our control, however we would suggest that you forward the bailiff to Miller Metcalfe and we will provide any relevant information to ensure they do not contact you again.
• In regards to the property’s positioning, as it is situated on a main road in the town centre we may have assumed, rightly or wrongly, that you would be aware of the noise levels. We do aim to match people to properties and had we felt the property’s proximity to ‘nightlife’ would affect you then we would have addressed this before progressing to application stage or issuing you with a tenancy. In light of your complaint about noise levels we suggest that you contact Environmental Health. As a lettings agent we have little powers to control noise pollution such as this in your area. We do however manage many properties within the development you reside and the majority of our tenants are content with the disturbances they experience as it is expected when living on such a popular ‘nightlife’ street in this area.
• In respect to our fees we conduct regular competitor analysis to ensure our fees are competitive against those of other local agents, we also regularly run offers where administration no fees are charged to prospective tenants. The charges you pay are set out in our terms and cover the cost of credit and personal referencing.
• In response to your statement about forged legal paperwork we take accusations such as this very seriously and would welcome you to meet with our Lettings Manager to discuss this and any other issues you have.

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Miller Metcalfe
2-10 Bradshawgate
Bolton
Lancashire
BL1 1DG
01204 525252

Performance statistics
Services Valuation Accuracy Fees Satisfaction Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 54% 100% £155,000 £155,000
Lettings 63% 58% £395 £1,250
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From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
20 3 21 4 0 0 1 0 3 3
Areas covered
Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
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“Excellent Estate Agents...”

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Oct 30,2020
Minithumbup
By: 'Amy'
Oct 30,2020
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Karen & the team at Miller Metcalfe have been excellent the whole way through. Excellent service I would definitely recommend. We could not have wished for a better estate agent. Thank you so much Karen...
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“Useless...”

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Apr 24,2019
Minithumbdown
By: 'Mark'
Apr 24,2019
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Impossible to get a straight answer from them, they hide omit any information they think may put you off until you've already paid enough in fees that you're committed. Never been contacted by them, have had to phone everyday to nudge them ever so slightly ...
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Well so far I'm not seeing much value for money
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“TOXIC COMPANY! (this Review covers both Merchants Place and Bradshawgate, ......”

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Jun 06,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'Justice'
Jun 06,2017
7 people found
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TOXIC COMPANY! (this Review covers both Merchants Place and Bradshawgate, Bolton Branch!). I cannot stress strongly enough to avoid this Company for all aspects of Property Management! They are completely incompetent, unprofessional and have no moral compass or conscience whatsoever! Placed my property with them ...
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“Carol has been very helpful with any query we have ......”

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Apr 19,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Ah92'
Apr 19,2016
0 people found
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Carol has been very helpful with any query we have had! She responds quickly to all my emails and is a pleasure to speak to on the phone!...
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“Over the last month, Carol has assisted me in dealing ......”

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Apr 19,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Sue'
Apr 19,2016
1 people found
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Over the last month, Carol has assisted me in dealing with challenging tenants. At all times, Carol acted professionally and quickly in advising me on the course of action to take and kept me updated at all times....
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“Carol responded promptly and efficiently to my request for help ......”

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Apr 11,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'MrsG'
Apr 11,2016
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Carol responded promptly and efficiently to my request for help to mitigate a potential breach of tenancy contract. Much appreciated...
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Apr 11, 2016
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Hello Mrs G. Thank you for your review of Carol and I am pleased she was able to help! Have a great day ...

“My overall experience with miller Metcalfe has been utterly shocking. ......”

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Apr 08,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Bbarker'
Apr 08,2016
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My overall experience with miller Metcalfe has been utterly shocking. I've been passed from pilar to post but have finally ended up getting carol and she's been great. She's a real credit to their company and if other people filled by her example the company ...
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Apr 11, 2016
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Dear Bbarker, I am sorry you have not had the best experience with our lettings and property management team but am pleased Carol has been able to help with your issues. Your feedback is really important to us and helps us to improve our customer service. Please contact the team direct if you have any issues and we would be happy to help! Have a great day ...

“I had a few issue with some repairs to my ......”

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Apr 07,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Chris'
Apr 07,2016
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I had a few issue with some repairs to my Rental Property which took some time to rectify for various reasons. I found Carol extremely helpful and kept me informed of progress in a thoroughly professional and courtesy manor....
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By: Jessica
Apr 08, 2016
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Hi Chris, Thank you for this great review of Carol. I am pleased we have been able to help, have a great day! ...

“Carol handled a complaint logged by myself regarding a property ......”

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Mar 31,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Mike'
Mar 31,2016
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Carol handled a complaint logged by myself regarding a property I recently rented through Miller Metcalfe in Swinton, following a mistake made advertising white goods included upon request and when I moved into the property there were no white goods included. My complaint ended up ...
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By: Jessica
Mar 31, 2016
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Hello Mike. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review of Carol and I am pleased she was able to resolve your issue quickly. Thank you for renting through Miller Metcalfe, have a fantastic day! ...

“Having a long list of maintenance issues at the property ......”

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Mar 26,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Very'
Mar 26,2016
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Having a long list of maintenance issues at the property I currently rent - Carol has been exceptionally helpful in pushing through the maintenance work, even being available on a Sunday and in the evenings to update me on the progress. It's a shame more ...
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By: Jessica
Mar 29, 2016
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Thanks for this lovely review of Carol and I am pleased we were able to sort out your maintenance problems. If you need anything else please don't hesitate to get in touch with the team :) Many thanks ...

“I am a landlord of a flat which has been ......”

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Mar 23,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Roz'
Mar 23,2016
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I am a landlord of a flat which has been managed by miller Metcalfe for 2.5 years. Carol has just started looking after my flat following reorganisation - there was an ongoing issue which in the very short time carol has been my point of contact ...
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Reasonable
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By: Jessica
Mar 24, 2016
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Hi Roz. Thank you for leaving this great review of Carol. Feedback is really important to us and we appreciate you taking the time to recognise Carol for her help and professionalism. Have a great Easter! ...

“Siobhan has assisted me with a problem tenant and swift ......”

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Mar 09,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Emma82'
Mar 09,2016
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Siobhan has assisted me with a problem tenant and swift action helped secure assured me that I chose the right agent to look after my house. Thank you to the whole leggings team and Millers...
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Yes
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By: Jessica
Mar 09, 2016
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Hi Emma. Thank you for this great review of Siobhan, I am pleased were able to help. Have a lovely day! ...

“I would recommend Carol who always replies promptly to emails ......”

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Mar 03,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'ashley010'
Mar 03,2016
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I would recommend Carol who always replies promptly to emails in a professional but friendly manner. Carol takes responsibility for dealing with enquiries and finding answers which is very reassuring from a landlord's perspective....
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Comment on agent fees
fees are comnpetitive
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By: Jessica
Mar 03, 2016
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Hi Ashley Thank you for this fantastic review of Carol, we are always happy to help out. Have a great day! ...

“I would like to thank Carol Williamson for the way ......”

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Feb 29,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Damien'
Feb 29,2016
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I would like to thank Carol Williamson for the way she deals with maintenance issues on the properties I own. She is very professional and very quick to respond to any issues I have....
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Feb 29, 2016
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Hi Damien. Thank you for taking the time to leave this fantastic review of Carol and the lettings team. Have a great day! ...

“I have been dealing with Davina and I must say ......”

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Feb 26,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Ivan'
Feb 26,2016
0 people found
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I have been dealing with Davina and I must say that all information requested has been forwarded as promised and without delay. I understand that Davina is new to the company and I feel that she is a very good addition to the company. She ...
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Comment on agent fees
Reasonable
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By: Jessica
Feb 29, 2016
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Morning Ivan, thank you for this fantastic review. Please recommend Miller Metcalfe to your friends. Best wishes :) ...

“After an initial mixup due to one member of staff ......”

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Feb 19,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Tim'
Feb 19,2016
0 people found
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After an initial mixup due to one member of staff moving departments, Siobhan picked it up and has been brilliant. Thanks very much....
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“Very responsive and helpful to both me as the landlord ......”

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Feb 18,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Ann'
Feb 18,2016
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Very responsive and helpful to both me as the landlord and also sensitive to the needs of the tenant. Efficient in addressing problems and also provides regular updates to interested parties on progress. A welcome change in my previous experiences!!...
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Comment on agent fees
Standard charges
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By: Jessica
Feb 18, 2016
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Morning Anna.I am pleased Carol has been able to help, be sure to recommend us to your friends and family :) Have a great day ...

“Carol has been very kind and helpful and has dealt ......”

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Feb 17,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Carol'
Feb 17,2016
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Carol has been very kind and helpful and has dealt very well with my request and my issue. She sorted it out quickly and professionally. She is the second time that she has helped me very efficiently. I really suggest her!...
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Good
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“Carol was extremely efficient in her dealing with the maintenance ......”

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Feb 17,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Aaron'
Feb 17,2016
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Carol was extremely efficient in her dealing with the maintenance of my property today, kept me informed at every stage which is very reassuring as a landlord. A pleasure to deal with and a great asset to Miller Metcalfe....
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Good (ish)
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By: Jessica
Feb 18, 2016
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Morning Aaron, thank you for taking the time to leave this fantastic review of Carol. Have a great day :) ...

“Carol is always fantastic when we need repairs or have ......”

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Feb 16,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'anonymous'
Feb 16,2016
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Carol is always fantastic when we need repairs or have questions we always contact carol directly. She responds and takes action very quickly....
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By: Jessica
Feb 16, 2016
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Thank you for this review of Carol. I am pleased she is always able to help, please recommend us to your family and friends! :) ...

“Carol was professional, thorough and dealt with my maintenance query ......”

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Feb 16,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'C'
Feb 16,2016
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Carol was professional, thorough and dealt with my maintenance query quickly. I would certainly recommend Carol based on my experience....
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By: Jessica
Feb 16, 2016
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Thanks for this fantastic review and be sure to recommend Carol and the lettings team to your friends :) ...

“Carol williamson ; excellent support, very good communication. Very good organising ......”

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Feb 12,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Erhan'
Feb 12,2016
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Carol williamson ; excellent support, very good communication. Very good organising and helping for maintenance. In person she is trying to do best all the time with effort. I think agency is very licky to work with Carol, she sorted our problems as soon as possible ...
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By: Jessica
Feb 12, 2016
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Thank you for this great feedback of Carol. Have a lovely weekend! ...

“Carol handled a recent repair issue with my flat very ......”

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Feb 08,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'S'
Feb 08,2016
0 people found
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Carol handled a recent repair issue with my flat very well and efficiently. She liaised with the tenant and myself well and arranged for a job to be done in a timely and cost-effective manner....
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By: Jessica
Feb 08, 2016
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Thank you for leaving this review of Carol. I am pleased we were able to handle this issue efficiently for you. Many thanks ...

“There was a problem with my rental property and the ......”

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Feb 04,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Simon'
Feb 04,2016
0 people found
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There was a problem with my rental property and the people who usually deal with it were away. Carol took over this issue and was able, within only a couple of hours, to provide me with a solution that I was able to progress. This ...
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They are standard for this level of management
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By: Jessica
Feb 05, 2016
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Hi Simon. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Carol. I am pleased we were able to help out in this situation. Many thanks! ...

“Carol has recently assisted greatly in resolving to our satisfaction ......”

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Feb 03,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Colin'
Feb 03,2016
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Carol has recently assisted greatly in resolving to our satisfaction a long running issue not of her making. When she became involved she ensured that the matter was dealt promptly with by her colleagues. She helped turn a negative experience into a positive one. Carol ...
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Feb 03, 2016
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Hi Colin. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I am pleased we were able to deal with everything promptly Thanks ...

“Very good service when a problem occurred at the property. ......”

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Feb 02,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Jackie'
Feb 02,2016
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Very good service when a problem occurred at the property. Both tenant and myself( landlord) very happy with the prompt service. Always get back to me immediately. Thank you...
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Comment on agent fees
Very reasonable
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By: Jessica
Feb 02, 2016
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Hi Jackie Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review of Carol. Many thanks ...

“Efficient maintenance coordinator. Responds to questions quickly and you can ......”

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Feb 02,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'K'
Feb 02,2016
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Efficient maintenance coordinator. Responds to questions quickly and you can trust that repairs are being carried out when agreed. Seems to get good quotes on repairs and gives peace of mind as a landlord. Responds to emails out of hours which is nice to see....
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Comment on agent fees
Fees for agency as a whole are reasonable
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By: Jessica
Feb 02, 2016
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Thank you for this great review of Carol. I am pleased she has been able to help whenever possible. Many thanks ...

“We have contacted Carol on several occasions re maintenance issues ......”

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Jan 29,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Sarah'
Jan 29,2016
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We have contacted Carol on several occasions re maintenance issues with the rental propertty, on each occasion Carol has been very helpful getting the issue resolved (where possible), in a matter of days....
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Jan 29, 2016
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Hi Sarah Thank you for getting in contact and leaving this fantastic review. We are glad we have been able to resolve any issues you have had. Many thanks ...

“Just like to say Carol has been fantastic. Her willingness ......”

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Jan 27,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'Miller'
Jan 27,2016
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Just like to say Carol has been fantastic. Her willingness to go above and beyond when we have needed assistance has been a breath of fresh air....
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Comment on agent fees
Average
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By: Jessica
Jan 27, 2016
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Thanks for this lovely review of Carol and I am pleased we have been able to assist. Many thanks ...

“I am a Landlord and deal with Carol in the ......”

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Jan 26,2016
Minithumbup
By: 'James'
Jan 26,2016
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I am a Landlord and deal with Carol in the maintenance department as she is excellent in dealing with the tenants and contractors....
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Comment on agent fees
Fees are fine
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Jan 26, 2016
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Hi James Thank you for taking the time to leave this fantastic review of Carol and I am pleased she has been excellent to deal with. Kind regards ...
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Vendor Fees

*Subject to property value and package chosen.

Landlord Fees

Our INTRODUCTION package is just £250.00 Plus VAT, please be aware that this amount will be required to be paid upfront prior to advertising.

Our comprehensive tenant find only package is just ONE MONTHS RENT Inc VAT. Subject to a minimum charge of £700.00 inc VAT.

Our comprehensive Rent Collection package is just ONE MONTHS RENT Inc VAT. Subject to a minimum charge of £650.00 inc VAT and then a monthly commission charge at 9.6% inc VAT each month of service.

Our Managed Tenancy package is just ONE MONTHS RENT Inc VAT. Subject to a minimum charge of £600.00 inc VAT and then a monthly commission charge at 12% inc VAT each month of service.

Tenant Fees

-Rent
-A refundable tenancy deposit capped at no more than 5 weeks’ rent where the total annual rent is less than £50,000, or 6 weeks’ rent where the total annual rent is £50,000 or above
-Payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant
-Payments capped at £50 (or reasonably incurred costs, if higher) for the variation, assignment or novation of a tenancy
-Payments in respect of utilities, communication services, TV licence and -Council Tax
-A default fee for late payment of rent and replacement of a lost key/security device giving access to the housing, where required under a tenancy agreement
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