67% sales valuation accuracy
67% sales fee satisfaction
75% lettings valuation accuracy
40% lettings fee satisfaction
Aug 26,2021
Aug 26,2021
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Patronising beyond belief…
Rang up asking to view a property and was denied one by a patronising woman on the other end of the phone who suggested “looking on Rightmove to find cheaper properties yeah?”. Obviously wouldn't have enquired about a viewing if I knew we couldn't afford it and have been accepted for more expensive viewings elsewhere (the flat I enquired about was in fact under our budget). The fact that I work a part time job instead of a full time one is not an accurate indicator of my reliability as a tenant nor the income of that job an indicator of my actual funds. I absolutely did not appreciate the unjust (and quite frankly, very inaccurate) judgment and patronisation from this company at all. No wonder the reviews for this estate agency are so low.
Rang up asking to view a property and was denied one by a patronising woman on the other end of the phone who suggested “looking on Rightmove to find cheaper properties yeah?”. Obviously wouldn't have enquired about a viewing if I knew we couldn't afford it and have been accepted for more expensive viewings elsewhere (the flat I enquired about was in fact under our budget). The fact that I work a part time job instead of a full time one is not an accurate indicator of my reliability as a tenant nor the income of that job an indicator of my actual funds. I absolutely did not appreciate the unjust (and quite frankly, very inaccurate) judgment and patronisation from this company at all. No wonder the reviews for this estate agency are so low.
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Mather Marshall
129 High Street
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 3HS
01438 748007
Performance statistics
| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 67% | 67% | £375,000 | £425,000 |
| Lettings | 75% | 40% | £575 | £1,050 |
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| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Areas covered
- SG1
- Stevenage
- SG2
- Hitchin
- SG3
- Letchworth
- SG4
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- Block Management
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Apr 24,2024
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My parents bought a property through Mather Marshall and we were very lucky to be dealing with Danielle. Danielle is an absolute star, nothing is too much trouble, she goes above and beyond for the vendor and purchaser and I cannot rate her highly enough. ...
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Jan 24,2023
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Managed our rental property for 5+ years, handled everything to do with the tenant including eviction towards the end. The sales team took over and sold within 3 weeks. Great across the board, thanks....
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Mar 23,2022
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Mather Marshall is by far the worst letting agent I have ever come across and I once stayed in a house where landlady came by every time before viewings to was black mold off the walls and bathroom floor nearly caved in. From roughly 15 rental ...
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Marther marshall have blocked my e mails and refused to talk to me.They have made up legislation that doesn't exist. Beware,go elsewhere if you want a professional service. ...
Mar 13,2022
Mar 13,2022
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TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE with ***,director. Spoke to him about missing payments of rent on 10/03/2022. We are living in the property for the last 6 years never missing rent till last year. I am a victim of a scam which he did not believe. My mother passed away ...
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Feb 17,2022
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Terrible experience with mather mathews specifically the agent i believe to be sarah and paul one of the directors. First of all Sarah was over 25minutes late to the appointment and then didn't have keys to get into the building. She made no attempt to ...
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It does correlate if you were being honest! Yes you offered me another viewing and then immediately withdrew that when i called both yourself and sarah out for being dishonest and point blank lying to me! Your professionalism is lacking beyond words! This complaint involves you therefore you should let another director handle it that would have been the professional way ....... ...
Jan 14,2022
Jan 14,2022
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No boiler for 18 days with a one year old. Landlords, estate agents and contractors all blaming each other. Escalated it * and was told my rent would increase and was threatened with ending the tenancy. Nice man! Nothing but trouble with previous maintenance issues. Avoid at ...
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Thank you for your comments. I would like to address the comment regarding a rent increase. I did say to you that having reviewed your account regarding the heating situation, i noted that you are due a rent increase which was discussed before covid already and therefore by no means was this a threat but confirmation of a previous conversation.
With regards the heating you were not without hot water as you had a functioning immersion heater ( confirmed by our independent contractor ) throug ...
Aug 26,2021
Aug 26,2021
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Patronising beyond belief…
Rang up asking to view a property and was denied one by a patronising woman on the other end of the phone who suggested “looking on Rightmove to find cheaper properties yeah?”. Obviously wouldn't have enquired about a viewing if I knew ...
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I am sorry to hear you were unhappy the way you have been dealt with.
Every property we rent out we insure the rent for our clients, and the insurance company have very specific criteria on income.
If you put down a holding deposit, and then we carry out the credit check and you do not meet the income criteria you will lose your deposit.
Her intention was not to be patronising but to avoid you losing money, by informing you that based on your income you would need to look for something cheap ...
Mar 19,2021
Mar 19,2021
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As a tenant of over a year during covid lockdown. I paid £1050 a month as a single occupant whilst on furlough. Since handing my notice in to leave the property I have had nothing but a bad experience! I had no property check since the ...
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I am sorry to hear of your issues regarding what can only be described as a very difficulty period we have all gone through.
Property inspections were halted during COVID to avoid spreading this dreadful disease and have only recommenced recently ( and in some cases tenants still prefer us not to enter unless 100% necessary )
With regards to the refund of your deposit, our role is represent the Landlord who instructs us to act on their behalf, and we base any deductions on the comparison of ...
Jan 27,2021
Jan 27,2021
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I viewed a handful of properties with Danielle who was able to give me all the info I needed for buying as investment. Was looking in a different area but she gave me advice on the areas and amount of rent I would get, very ...
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Thank you so much for your comments and we are glad that we were able to help in both Buying and Letting! ...
Jan 14,2021
Jan 14,2021
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absolutely disgusted by the lack of honesty. They did not turn up to the apointment then they lied to me saying someone else booked the property
Absolutely terrifying by the level of MAFIA in the UK property market and not only. When no REGULATED for ...
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Feb 18,2019
Feb 18,2019
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Unprofessional, rude, illegal, deceptive, and incompetent. If you are considering renting PLEASE PLEASE save yourselves the hassle, grief, humiliation, frustration, and criminal living conditions. Even with council intervention they persist in their unacceptable business practices. PLEASE consider absolutely ANY other estate agents....
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No issue with fees
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“I have paid these people for top management of my property. I have received diabolical service. I have been insulted publically by a 'director'...”
Nov 15,2018
Nov 15,2018
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I am a landlord. I found these people difficult to deal with. They have acted in a threatening manner and have been unable or unwilling to deal with my queries/answer e-mails and phone calls. I paid for their top service and received nothing but ...
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I paid for their top service and received very poor service.
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Aug 06,2018
Aug 06,2018
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Firstly, we have been sent an inventory report addressed to a Mr Gary and Mrs Cherly Marsh. We do not know who these people are but can only assume that these were the people who were the previous tenants. Clearly the information was not accurate, ...
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BAD - overcharge and don't know what their doing
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“Appalling, Dreadful, Disappointment, Rude, Not helpful, Infuriating, Unprofessional and FrustratingI ......”
Feb 26,2018
Feb 26,2018
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Appalling, Dreadful, Disappointment, Rude, Not helpful, Infuriating, Unprofessional and Frustrating
I would like to take the opportunity to review Mather Marshall in Stevenage, as I am very disappointed with the service we received. We would like to warn people like us that they are not ...
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Over priced
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Jul 20,2016
Jul 20,2016
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I have just had a terrible experience with Mather Marshall over the phone. Interested in a property advised on right move, I emailed them asking to arrange a viewing. Someone called Jack called me and when i told him that I was at work in ...
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Aug 28,2015
Aug 28,2015
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We found that right from the beginning they did not have a very good telephone manner. They were very blunt and rude and hated us asking questions. They always slammed the phone down on us abruptly and for viewings they turned up late and never ...
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Oct 14,2014
Oct 14,2014
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This very rude estate agents will try to keep as much of your deposit as possible.
Once we left the property in Stevenage they charged us £30 to remove a pack of cards and some headphones. Worst of all they charged us £300 for a small scratch ...
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Oct 18,2013
Oct 18,2013
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I rented a bedsit from this agent in 2009. From start to finish they were unhelpful and the property was not in a pristine condition when I moved in but it was all I could afford. The bathroom was original (the property was built in the ...
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Apr 09,2013
Apr 09,2013
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Please please people, I would advise you stay away from Mather Marshall letting agents in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. They are the most despicable, most Rude, most unfriendly, most useless letting agents that ever existed on human planet. At first they portrayed friendly and niciestness just to ...
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No fees set. Last updated at 20/03/2023, 12:09 PM by Danielle Chambers-FrenchComplaints Procedure
Mather Marshal prides itself on the level of its customer service. However, occasionally things do go wrong, and you may need to complain. Please see our complaints procedure below.
Stage One – Branch Manager
All complaints should, in the first instance, be directed to the Branch Manager for the office you have been dealing with. He or she will endeavour to acknowledge your complaint within three working days of receipt of your letter and provide you with a full written response within 15 working days.
Stage Two – Director
If you remain dissatisfied, you may address your concerns in writing to the following Director Paul Mather within one month of the response from the Branch Manager. Your letter will be acknowledged within three working days of receipt and you will be provided with a final view written response on behalf of the Company within 15 working days of receipt of your letter.
Stage Three – The Property Ombudsman
After you have received a response from the Director and if you are not satisfied with his proposed resolution, you can contact The Property Ombudsman Service. Please refer to contact details below.
Address:
The Property Ombudsman
Milford House
43-55 Milford Street
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2BP
Email: [email protected]
Telephone 01722 333306
Please note that you must do so within twelve months of the date of the final letter. The Property Ombudsman will not consider your complaint until our internal complaints procedure is exhausted.
Last updated at 11:09 AM 20/03/2023 by Danielle Chambers-French
Stage One – Branch Manager
All complaints should, in the first instance, be directed to the Branch Manager for the office you have been dealing with. He or she will endeavour to acknowledge your complaint within three working days of receipt of your letter and provide you with a full written response within 15 working days.
Stage Two – Director
If you remain dissatisfied, you may address your concerns in writing to the following Director Paul Mather within one month of the response from the Branch Manager. Your letter will be acknowledged within three working days of receipt and you will be provided with a final view written response on behalf of the Company within 15 working days of receipt of your letter.
Stage Three – The Property Ombudsman
After you have received a response from the Director and if you are not satisfied with his proposed resolution, you can contact The Property Ombudsman Service. Please refer to contact details below.
Address:
The Property Ombudsman
Milford House
43-55 Milford Street
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2BP
Email: [email protected]
Telephone 01722 333306
Please note that you must do so within twelve months of the date of the final letter. The Property Ombudsman will not consider your complaint until our internal complaints procedure is exhausted.
Every property we rent out we insure the rent for our clients, and the insurance company have very specific criteria on income.
If you put down a holding deposit, and then we carry out the credit check and you do not meet the income criteria you will lose your deposit.
Her intention was not to be patronising but to avoid you losing money, by informing you that based on your income you would need to look for something cheaper to fit our rental criteria.
i hope this goes someway to explaining the situation and if you wish to discuss further than please feel free to contact me directly at [email protected]
Regards
Paul Mather