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2/5, 37 Reviews
27% Recommended
71% letting valuation accuracy
42% letting fee satisfaction

Malik

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By : 'Joel'
Services : Letting(I am a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £595
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LU2
I had several episodes of dealings with Lenwell Property Services of Luton, over my 10 month tenancy with them. I found them highly inefficient throughout. When organising my move in date, they wanted to bring it forward by two weeks to what had originally been agreed (And advertised!) and it took a firm letter to Richard Sharpe (The manager) , quoting guidance from ARLA and threatening action from the Property Ombudsman for them to even consider a compromise. You can't advertise a property as available from a certain date, and then say "Oh sorry, can you take it from two weeks earlier, and you'll owe us another two weeks rent". When it came to the return of my deposit, it was quite obvious they had doctored the 'Move out' report to be vastly different to the initial inventory, entirely in their favour so that they could claim money off me for cleaning costs (Over £100). They claimed they had video evidence of the mess I had left, but when I asked to see it, they did not at any point produce it. When I challenged their overall decision, and went through an official process via TPS, I did manage to get some (But not all) of my money back. I only wish I had taken photos when I moved in and moved out, but I'd hoped they were an honest establishment. Alas this was not the case. On the phone they are rude and invariably unhelpful. In person they can appear charming on the surface, but they really aren't. Don't be fooled. They don't do what they say they will. The standard of the property when I moved in was poor, at best, and the maintenance in the communal area in the block of flats where I lived was diabolical. At one point, the window in the communal area on the floor below mine came completely off its hinges and we had pigeons in the communal area defacating everywhere. Lenwell's response to this was to board up the window and never actually replace it. (This occurred 3 months before I moved out, and when I moved, it still was boarded up). I was a student at the time of my let, and my parents were supporting me financially. My parents had to pay six months rent up front as I was a student, and they were happy to do this. However, I think Lenwell saw us coming (And believed my parents were very wealthy, which they aren't - just generous to me) and thought they could make a killing from us. However, we were not to be deceived. Lenwell are fraudsters and charlatans. I have only covered a few of the issues I had, as to go into it all would be far too much to write here. If I had time, I'd be compiling an official complaint to the Ombudsman however I do not have the time or the energy. I only hope prospective buyers/landlords/tenants read this before engaging in any dealings with Lenwell. Steer well clear, even if it means taking a property you don't really want, but with a better agent. It was that bad and that stressful!
Not worth the money paid. Agency fee was very high, charged a separate move out fee too.
| Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letting | 71% | 42.00% | £550 | £1,550 |
Lenwell Property Services
8 Wellington Street, Luton, Bedfordshire
LU1 2QH
01582 616263
By : 'Chelsey'
Services : Letting (As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LU4
At the start when wanting to rent absolutely amazing. After that it's shite! Waiting 3+ hours for a response, rude, unhelpful, are unable to read your application and kept asking for things that were not needed.... Read Full Review

By : 'Deimante'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £700
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NN4
Hi, just moved in the new place with my both daughters and from day one for 2 weeks we didn't have a hot water and oven wasn't working. Till finally I reached with one of the Lenwell agent's called Mollie Davey. She resolved it all the problems in few days and we can be back again ... Read Full Review
By : Mollie Davey
16 Dec 2020Thanks so much for the kind comments I’m glad your all happy and back up and running let me know if you have any further issues and I will resolve them for you. All the best and have a lovely ...

By : 'Gregg'
Services : Letting (Property Management)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : LU2
I have dealt with LENWELL for a number of years and can honestly say that they are a fantastic company to deal with in every way. One of our contacts there, Holly, is efficient, pleasant and continually goes above and beyond in order to ensure every communication runs as smooth as possible. Thank ... Read Full Review
By : 'Natalie'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £1195
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LU5
All started ok when taking the tenancy but boy oh boy did it go downhill after that! had all sorts of problems with the property including, among many things: no hot water/heating for almost a week during freezing weather, leak through electric light in bedroom when it rained, had to replace oven... Read Full Review


By : 'Ken'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Rent PCM : £700
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : LU5
Very good service from Lenwells over recent years. Some years ago, I experienced some issues, but over the last few years, the service has been very good from all the staff I have dealt with. Kim, in particular, has always responded quickly and efficiently to my requests and requests from the... Read Full Review

By : 'sally'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : SG4
I recently had to deal with Kim Horsler from the maintenance department about an issue with my boiler and certificate, she could not have been more helpful or knowledgeable. When safety is so important its good to know you are in safe... Read Full Review

By : 'S'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LU5
Absolutely terrible. I have found this company to be so rude and so unhelpful. I have lived in a property let by Lenwell for over 18 months. In that time we have had numerous issues with the property. Every time we have contacted Lenwell we have been met with disdain from their property maintenance ... Read Full Review
By : 'Ciprian'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LU3
Awfull company!!! I have a dead rat inside the bedroom wall for over 2 weeks now and I contacted Lenwell in the first week we realised the terrible smell in the bedroom was actually coming from the wall.It was on Monday, the 28th of August.I kept calling and sending emails,as I saw they... Read Full Review
By : ''
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £825
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LU2
Lenwell are a disgrace and give the lettings industry a bad reputation. I moved into a property which they lied and said would be painted etc. Nothing was done, no cleaning, old dirty mattress and so much more. They don’t seem to care about anything. Malik has the worst customer service... Read Full Review
By : 'David'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Rent PCM : £1450
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : SG5
As an overseas first-time landlord, I wanted the security of knowing my monthly management fee would provide me (and my tenants) with a professional, responsive and trouble-free service. Over three years, I had a number of issues with regard to Lenwell giving correct, legal advice on landlord... Read Full Review
Probably fair if the service was delivered as expected.

By : 'w'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £695
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LU4
Poor customer service. Dont reply to emails. Dont respond to complaints. Flat had over 10 issues of which not 1 was fixed in 6 months. They lie to keep your deposit. MALIK lied saying flat was freshly painted. He does not reply to emails. When you phone he says wrong department. Especially near wnd ... Read Full Review
Extortionate fees. Even £99 inspection fee.
By : 'Rakhee'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £550
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : LU4
I viewed the property with Abbey, who was very professional and helpful. The start of the rental had a few hiccups; inventory wasn't as it was sent to me, and when I sent photos and corrections this was never updated so upon checkout, caused issues. There was no tenant's insurance... Read Full Review
I would recommend the agent but advice to tenants; know your rights and be vigilant. They are friendly and will get things done, but do need a push sometimes.

By : 'Jolanta'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £950
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : LU1
I just rented a property through lenwell. Abbey and staff helped me from start to finish. I just want to say a massive thank... Read Full Review
By : 'Mrs'
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : LU9
I have several properties with Lenwell's and they have always provided me with an excellent service and great tenants. I wouldn't go anywhere else. I deal with Richard and Abbey on a regular basis, who are always extremely... Read Full Review

By : 'Daniella'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : LU1
I used Lenwells as was recommended to me through a friend. Great service! Happy with my house, will definitely be staying with these guys. I would also like to thank girl who helped me with everything, I think her name was Abbey. Definitely would recommend to other... Read Full Review
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By : 'Rachel'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : LU6
I've just moved into my new flat and I couldn't be happier with the service I have received. Absolutely great from start to finish! I dealt with Abbey from the first moment when she showed me the property. Polite elegant professional lady with my best interest at heart! Quick service... Read Full Review
Average


By : 'Jay'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : 18
It took me 45 days to get back my deposit.. Very incompetence staff and trying level best to extract from your money . Funny enough that the managing director Andrew Schroder is too disconnected with situation and staff's fault and mistake and never want to... Read Full Review
Bad

By : 'Kakar'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LU3
Rented a flat with that have 20 issues which was promised that will be fixed. Guess, they did not even touched... Read Full Review
£350 extortionate amount for their crap service. I wish I had read the review I would have never taken the property from this property services for free. It’s a rip-off!


By : 'Jpixels'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £1000
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LU1
They scammed us. Told us there was Internet setup to the building, just call BT and you are ready to go. Engineer comes out and tell us that the building hasn't even been connected by Open Reach yet, and will take 12 WEEKS after the landlord requests permission from the council. Took them to court... Read Full Review
They don't deserve any fees...lazy people
By : 'Acla'
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LU2
Have tried to contact Kelly at Lenwell luton about getting our deposit back, have asked for photos and a signed inventory which she have failed to give. Avoid at all costs they are nothing but... Read Full Review
By : Nefeli
7 Jun 2017I cannot agree more. I am having the same experience from that person and her colleagues who have been very unprofessional and unreliable. Very sad to come across people like...
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