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4.8/5, 691 Reviews
96% Recommended
97% sales valuation accuracy
87% letting valuation accuracy
89% sales fee satisfaction
90% letting fee satisfaction
By : 'Newbury'
Services : Letting(I am a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £1225
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG18
Am highly unimpressed with Jones Robinson. They are the worst agent we have ever used and will never use again! We moved into the property and it was dirty both carpets and curtains needed cleaning and it was obvious nothing had been cleaned since the last tenants moved out [confirmed by the inventory checkout chap!] Since we moved in we have had issue after issue. The first was mice behind the kitchen cupboards which we discovered a week after we moved in and were told that they were not there when we moved in! we had an exterminator come in. We had a leak in the kitchen roof from a pipe and had a hole in the ceiling for several months before we finally got it replastered! Just getting anything done was hard work and took a long time. The radiators all needed replacing and one went bang on the landing! we had to beg the maintenance firm used by Jones Robinson to come out as it was leaking big time and the landlord hadn't paid his bill so as you can imagine they were not keen! Incidentally this still hasn't been replaced! Another room had a radiator missing and we had to buy a heater as the small electric fire was inadequate for the size of room. During the major rain in Jan and Feb we had serious leaks through the ceilings of both bedrooms upstairs and had to place buckets to catch the streams of water! Again we tried to get something done by calling and emailing Jones Robinson but nothing was done. This is still outstanding and the bedrooms and living rooms have serious damp problems that have damaged our wardrobes and valuable books. My son has had to sleep in a mouldy bedroom with the bed pulled forward so that buckets can be put down and he doesn't get dripped on! We had to move our telly as it would have exploded! My issue is how Jones Robinson can let a tenant live in such awful conditions and not exert any pressure on the landlady to improve matters? They have not complied with their code of conduct point 14b!! They have failed in their duty to us as tenants and have not represented us ,the tenants at all!! They have shown a lack of duty of care to us and have condoned the neglectful landlady . We have reported decking that is rotten and dangerous. The sheds are in bad condition and we have had to get the exterminator out again twice to get rid of mice and rats living under the decking and shed. Again this was duly reported but as usual ignored! The next issue in a very cold winter was the boiler that was in the garage under a leaky roof that leaked water on the circuit boards and we were told not to use it by the qualified electrician but told to use by the landlord. This went again and was eventually replaced and the roof patched. This was after a couple of weeks with no hot water or heating.It was freezing!! The electrics had no certificate and when any electricians saw them they were horrified at their state. The living room light blew up and had to be rewired. Literally went bang!! We had rotten wood around the patio doors in both the living room and the kitchen and we tried to have insulation put in free but were told that the damp course was too low! The house was cold even with the heating on as radiators were in a poor rusty state and had radiator covers that reduced any heat given out. Incidentally we are still waiting for our deposit to be returned, have been waiting for a month!! The landlady is being particularly petty and we have agreed to all of the ridiculous requests as a gesture of goodwill but have had enough now and refuse to be held to ransome any longer! We will take this further! How can any estate agent rent out this property is beyond belief and then not push to get anything fixed and let us as their tenants suffer is negligent in the extreme. We have the emails and photos to back this up as well as testiment from electricians and the inventory people. Why has this been allowed to happen? Am not impressed with Jones Robinson and think that the Environmental Health might be interested in this case and feel let down by all at Jones Robinson.
By : Nicola
2 Aug 2014Dear Sir/Madam Thank you for taking the time to post your review. I have read your comments and am disappointed that you feel that Jones Robinson have not met your expectations with regards to the maintenance issues you have faced during your tenancy. We take any/all feedback very seriously and I would welcome the opportunity of discussing this with you directly. I can be contacted on 01635 275014 and I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards Nicola Taylor Lettings Manager
| Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 97.00% | 89% | £25,200 | £1,350,000 |
| Lettings | 87% | 90% | £525 | £2,500 |
Jones Robinson Estate Agents
118 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, Berkshire
RG14 5DT
01635 35010
By : 'Pops'
Services : 4
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG19
Awful awful awful customer service. Trying to buy a property and 9 months down the line we are still being fed excuse after excuse. The tell you they have everything then all of a sudden they don't then oh we need more, even though they already have it AND have proof they have it. I know they don't ... Read Full Review
By : 'Lizzie'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
These people behave appalling, they do not communicate with one another and are rude and patronising, and treat your deposit as a money making scheme. I am glad the Tenancy Deposit Scheme saw some kind of sense after it went to dispute, but I should not have been put through the stress of the... Read Full Review

By : 'Tony'
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Sold price : £670000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG18
We found a buyer for our bungalow with planning permission. Throughout the prolonged period to exchange, which was outside the control of J-R, Paula has maintained excellent communications and chased the buyer plus their solicitor on a regular basis. We really appreciated her support and highly... Read Full Review

By : 'Jóhann'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Rent PCM : £1100
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG18
Steer clear!.... After paying for the top service as sold by Jones Robinson to myself; the communication received was quite frankly disgusting, the amateur mistakes made by JonesRobinson not much better, especially regarding the "top" service I was sold you would expect to receive much ... Read Full Review

By : 'Sandra'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : SN15
I am a new client to JR and I had a great experience. It did not take me more than 4 weeks from the viewing date to moving in my new home. Thanks to Paige Bradley and her team. They made sure everything was clear and easy for me . Thank you once again... Read Full Review
By : 'Marcin'
Services : Sales (As a Buyer)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG18
I wish to not give even one star! Full of liars. Strongly not recommend this Estate agent! Stay away from them! Purchased the property in Thatcham and waiting 6 months, vendor extent the sales forever and after that received the phone call that the vendor not sell the property any more. Propobly go ... Read Full Review

By : 'Govinden'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG14
If 6 stars were to exist, I would have rated Jones Robinson Estate agency 6 stars where they have stars among the staff. One great example is Clare Black, the name itself tells you that she is the brightest of the stars in the Jones Robinson galaxy. Perfect customer service and attention to the... Read Full Review
By : 'Andrew'
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG20
We have used JR for 10 years managing our property and we were always completely satisfied with their service. We also sold a property using Michael Simpson which was extremely well managed. We have now decided to sell another property which was initially a smooth process until they recommended the ... Read Full Review

By : 'Sheila'
Services : Sales (As a Buyer)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG19
Caitlin was extremely helpful during my telephone conversation. She was friendly yet professional. She took time to listen to my questions and found out the answers immediately. She used her local knowledge of Newbury to tell me more about the Greenham area. Caitlin went out of her way to... Read Full Review
By : 'To'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG14
Really disappointed! They promise to contact me about the letting but no one call back, it has been over 2 weeks and I still don't know if I am able to move in on time. I'm so tired to call them again and again, they don't usually pick up calls. Oh, That busy? At least please give ... Read Full Review

By : 'Steve'
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Sold price : £1175000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG14
I'm normally the last person to write a glowing review about my experience of an estate agent! Having moved 19 times over 37 years I have become accustomed to receiving over estimates on the true value of my property, which ultimately ends up with disappointment once the market eventually... Read Full Review


By : 'Richard'
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Sold price : £690000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG20
Have worked with Paul and Paula on a house sale and appreciated the professional approach and support as we progressed through from offer to... Read Full Review


By : 'John'
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG14
I recently sold a flat in Newbury through Jones Robinson. The service they offered was excellent. From the very professional sales video of the property (which brought quick results in finding a buyer) to the final completion I always felt the team were supportive and dynamic in bringing the sale... Read Full Review
By : 'Sam'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG14
Through my experience with Jones Robinson it has been a mixed bag in terms of their ability to assist. Initially when looking at a property to rent they couldn't be more helpful jumping at the opportunities to show me properties. Once I had picked a property the disorganisation within the... Read Full Review
By : Sian Cockerell
12 Jan 2021So sorry to read your comments, we would like to investigate this matter further. Please can you provide your full name and contact details to...
By : 'Rebecca'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Rent PCM : £875
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG17
We decided to use Jones Robinson Lettings because we had a very good (if initially unsuccessful) experience with Jones Robinson Estate sales; the estate agents were (and remain) helpful, kind, professional, prompt, and honest. It is unfortunate that none of these words can be used to describe the... Read Full Review


By : 'GF'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : SN8
The original property I had planned to rent fell through. Jones Robinson acted very quickly with setting up a same day viewing on another property and helped me get a new (better) flat organised very quickly. Referencing & paperwork was very organised and straightforward... Read Full Review

By : 'donna'
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Sold price : £270000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG14
Jones Robinson have been extremely helpful & patient with my elderly dad and the selling of his house. Although the sale isn't yet finalised , Paula Rudge has dealt with every aspect in a kind & thorough way. The sale is not an easy one with a few issues to be ironed out but... Read Full Review

By : 'Victoria'
Services : Sales (As a Buyer)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG14
I'm in the process of buying my first house, and the team at Jones Robinson have been amazing. During viewings James was easy to talk to and have honest conversations with, and Caroline from the sales team has been absolutely fantastic. She is so supportive and always has time to talk through ... Read Full Review

By : 'MaryJane'
Services : Sales (As a Buyer)
Sold price : £265000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG14
Very hepful and thorough. Caroline was in regular contact in the lead up to my purchase and helped actively chasing the mortgage broker and solicitors to push ahead with an exchange date. Also made special arrangements for my survey. Much... Read Full Review

By : 'Amy'
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Sold price : £225000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG20
I recently began the process of putting my property on the market and Ed Taylor from the JR team was my agent - the service received was exceptional. Ed was extremely professional, informative and so very helpful throughout the process, I would highly recommend JR to anyone looking to sell their... Read Full Review
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