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4.2/5, 130 Reviews
84% Recommended

86% sales valuation accuracy

75% letting valuation accuracy

27% sales fee satisfaction

27% letting fee satisfaction

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1 Star Review

By : 'Gary'
Services : Sales(Prospective Vendor/Buyer)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG1

6 Jul 2016
People found this helpful12

Arrogant and completely self-serving. Parkers listed a property I was interested in, but when I called to arrange a viewing it was confirmed I was not allowed to as I had sold through Purple Bricks. When I challenged this it was down to purple bricks never complete. Again I challenged and was basically hung up on. Parkers are either arrogant enough to believe that this will slow down online estate agents growth (good luck with that), or only worried about how quickly they can turnover another property. Either way the only people that benefit from this business model is Parkers, certainly not their customers. I don't know the numbers but I am certainly seeing more and more properties for sale through online companies, so Parkers are denying their customers the opportunity to sell to a growing section of the market, limiting potential buyers therefore reducing sale price. You would think that selling at a higher price would benefit them as the cut would be higher, but just kick it on seems to be the order of the day. I did complete on my property as planned, and the property that I was told I couldn't see was then relisted as it had fallen through (the irony was not lost on me). As a chain free buyer I was now allowed to view the property as I fit the kick it on brief and put an offer in on the same day. This was rejected. I then offered a higher amount, waited 2 days after hearing nothing, chased only to be told the house had sold. I would have increased my offer. If I was selling a house and could have got more for it had my estate agent been bothered to pick up the phone to someone who is clearly interested in the house, I would not be best pleased. Once again, this is either arrogance or greed (or incompetence). Certainly nothing in my experience shows that they are working to the clients best interest. I can make sure I never go anywhere near Parkers to sell, but I can only hope that any perspective sellers stay well clear so I can have a chance at viewing and buying your house.


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Sales86.00%27%£146,500£270,000
Lettings75%27%£700£1,400
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11-12 Market PlaceReading, Berkshire
RG1 2EG
0118 957 5455

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1 Star Review

By : 'Lucy'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG1

1 Dec 2021
People found this helpful0

Worst experience I've ever had with a lettings agent. Every step of the way they were working against us as tenants. Would avoid at all... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Jo'
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Sold price : £146500
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG1

23 Jan 2021
People found this helpful2

I have no idea how it is possible to make a straight forward landlord-to-landlord purchase as lengthy as this. Nine months for a simple, no-chain flat purchase, with funds in place and ready to go. As the buyer, I probably did benefit from the appalling pictures used to advertise the place though,... Read Full Review

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By : Damien Glowacki

25 Jan 2021

Hi Jo Thank you for taking the time to review our services. Whilst I appreciate your frustration that the transaction has been ongoing for almost 6 months now, I do feel it is important to...

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1 Star Review

By : 'Yosri'
Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1400
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG1

18 Dec 2020
People found this helpful0

This is why I absolutely DON'T recommend using the services of Parkers Estate Agents in Reading. If you don't want your energy wasted and peace of mind shot to pieces, don't use their services. Never have I seen lack of common sense and complete disregard of people's time... Read Full Review

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By : 'Harry'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £725
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG30

28 Oct 2020
People found this helpful2

Was a tenant with Parkers for a number of years. Avoid this company at all cost. The property was let to us in a horrific state and the property manager failed to respond on a number of occasions. When the property moved from Samuel James to Parkers, they lost the keys on the move over and we had... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Naeem'
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG6

21 Aug 2020
People found this helpful2

Totally unprofessional. Did not turn up to viewing after making appointment. Didn't even bother to call. Finally called back 2 days later and got the wrong name and asked how the viewing went. Totally clueless. There are much better estate agents in Reading so I would definitely avoid... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'tejas'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £850
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG30

13 Aug 2019
People found this helpful6

I was handed over a stinking, moldy extremely unhygienic property. Moreover despite of explaining the problem several times, I am hardly getting any solution. These guys are not even ready to accept their mistake and just leaving me and my family to... Read Full Review


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By : 'Maggie'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG1

6 Dec 2018
People found this helpful0

Nothing was too much trouble. Once the sale was done, Somer worked tirelessly to liaison and chase up the progress with solicitors. I cannot thank Parker's enough, they changed a mundane task into a brilliant experience. Very special thanks to Kate and... Read Full Review


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Fees worth every penny

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By : 'TTK'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1300
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG65

2 Oct 2018
People found this helpful8

I was a tenant who paid the checkin chages, but got the house in a shabby conditions with a 70page report of all the issues. The basic health and safety was compromised and there was no inspection carriedout. My kids fell sick because of dust and mould in the house and no one in parkers cared about ... Read Full Review


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Bad- Agent fees is only rip off and they hardly do anything

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By : 'Shirley'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £840
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG4

15 Aug 2018
People found this helpful0

We purchased our first rental property through Parker's over 10 years ago and have remained with them as our letting agents ever since. We have always found their service extremely prompt and efficient, dealing with any issues between Tenant/s and Landlord without delay. Sophie is always a... Read Full Review


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By : 'Louise'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £700
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG30

6 Aug 2018
People found this helpful10

We rented a flat through Parkers and stayed for two years as we paid relatively low rent for Reading. The initial letting process was easy though the fees were expensive (with an extra charge tacked on to what we were initially told it would be when we went to Market Place branch to pay). The flat... Read Full Review


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Very expensive, more than £100 to renew a contract, £30 referencing fee when we moved out and check out fee.

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1 Star Review

By : 'T'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG1

4 Jun 2018
People found this helpful11

When I first started renting with Parkers they seemed pretty good but over the years their standards have definitely slipped. They took far too long to carry out repairs. I spent two weeks in the middle of winter without a working boiler (and I had a 17 month old baby at the time). I wasn't... Read Full Review


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Very high.

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By : 'Ruth'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £270000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG1

4 Feb 2018
People found this helpful0

I recently used Parker's to sell my property. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others. I found them to be honest, pragmatic and very efficient. They know the Reading market well, gave me sound advice on the valuation and managed visits with minimal fuss and much courtesy. Post... Read Full Review


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Negotiable

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By : 'Sarah'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG7

8 Dec 2017
People found this helpful12

My house was taking a long time to sell and Parkers approached us to assist. On initial contact the context given by their representative was regarding entering into a joint agency agreement with the other agent, and that's what we understood we were entering into. Whether intentionally done... Read Full Review


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In line with the market.

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By : Julie

25 Jan 2018

I agree with your comments. They are not professional agents. They have lied to me, and tried to intimidate me and indeed also have been aggressive. I buy and sell properties all the time and have ...

Becca was very helpful during ...

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By : 'Great'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1300
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG1

13 Oct 2017
People found this helpful0

Becca was very helpful during the letting process. Attention to detail and keeping me up to date made a big difference. And thank you for the follow up. I would recommend Parker's Reading for any real estate... Read Full Review

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By : 'Long'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG6

8 Sept 2017
People found this helpful0

We have been landlords with Parkers Lettings for some time now. Having just registered a new property for letting with them I am again really pleased with the service Mark Brooker and his team have given. They were efficient and realiable offering guidance and advice at every stage. The whole... Read Full Review


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Always open to suggestions.

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1 Star Review

By : 'Dm'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG1

7 Aug 2017
People found this helpful13

Absolutely dreadful company to rent with. I moved in to one of their properties with my partner last year and it wasn't exactly a fantastic standard... scuffs on the walls, chipped door frames, the cover for the extract fan came out and hit me on the head. However we were hopeful as we were told at ... Read Full Review

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By : Louise

7 Sept 2018

Almost exactly the same experience we had, rented a flat that was in poor condition and not cleaned before we moved in and we were then charged for 'dust on carpet under door' when we moved out 2...

Parkers has my full five star ...

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By : 'Sher'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : RG5

2 Aug 2017
People found this helpful0

Parkers has my full five star rating as they are Very informative whilst highly professional offering an overall positive experience highly recommend... Read Full Review


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1 Star Review

By : 'Sioban'
Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG21

25 Nov 2016
People found this helpful11

This is not a good agent I would advise prospective tenants and landlords to stay away from them. They remind me of little Apprentice candidates in there Top Man suits with that awful I am a ruthless little businessman attitude . They try to intimidate with faux law, when you ask them what law... Read Full Review


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Excessive and overpriced given that

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1 Star Review

By : 'marketplace'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG2

15 Jul 2016
People found this helpful11

I have rented with a few agencies before I bought my house and Parkers was the worst in an average low quality community. I was not happy with them during the tenure of my contract but the worst came when I told them I was not renewing. We agreed they could bring people to see the house during the ... Read Full Review

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By : Mark Brooker

15 Jul 2016

Thank you for taking the time to raise your concerns. As the Lettings Director for Parkers, your comments are of great concern to me and I would be grateful if you could contact me on 0118 957 5455...

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1 Star Review

By : 'Gary'
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : RG1

6 Jul 2016
People found this helpful12

Arrogant and completely self-serving. Parkers listed a property I was interested in, but when I called to arrange a viewing it was confirmed I was not allowed to as I had sold through Purple Bricks. When I challenged this it was down to purple bricks never complete. Again I challenged and was... Read Full Review


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