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2.4/5, 102 Reviews
38% Recommended
44% sales valuation accuracy
100% letting valuation accuracy
61% sales fee satisfaction
61% letting fee satisfaction

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Jon
By : 'Annoyed'
Services : Letting(Property Management)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : WS15
I am forced to pay service charces to HLM, which I totally and utterly despise for their incompetence in providing any kind of maintanance and security services to Harrow Court, in Rugeley, the Walton Homes complex where my house is located at. I have sent numerous emails, made countless phone calls and HLM has not sorted either the security of the complex, where cars and houses get vandalised, or resolved the incessant illegal parking at the block paving and visitors allicated spaces. I have asked many tines HLM to implement a few security cameras to avoid both issues from happening and I greeted with apathy and excuses as to why they cannot implemment them. Budgetting being the main excuse. Many residents in the complex got involved with the police as a result of such crimes like vandalism but nothing can be done because the land is private and HLM should be aorting the issues they are paid for choose to treat us with the utmost disregard. I keep sending emails, ringing, taking photos to prove it and I feel that the only way I will see all these issues sorted would be going to a solicitor. However, why should I be made to trow yet more money to sort issues, which should be resolved by HLM??? I have asked HLM to repair a couple of broken bricks near my driving and I never got a reply regarding this third issue, which I suppose, in the scale of things, is not so urgent. WHY should I loose my health pressurising HLN to act when they are just trying to ignore me or the horrible things I've been subjected to? I need help so that I can perhaps break free from this white elephant HLM really is. Do you think is somehow legally possible to break free from this buabolic company HLM? Could you help me please? Thanks.
By : Fuzzy Bear
22 Nov 2016It looks like your development is around 9 houses, with a joint private road and some communal landscape areas. Therefore, your S/C should be fairly nominal. Is Walton Homes still the Freeholder? Technically, HLM report to them as "the Client", however that doesn't mean they should ignore complaints. HLM are also part of "Countrywide", who are affiliated to the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). I suggest you refer to the RICS web site, and download the "Code of Practice for Service Charges, 3rd Edition", then read it carefully. That will give you a benchmark as to what should be expected of HLM. Note that there should be a "Complaints Procedure" which is applicable to Leaseholders, so, in the first instance, write a reasoned, reasonably brief but comprehensive letter of complaint, quoting dates of E-Mails, telephone calls etc., and calling it a "Formal Complaint". Send to HLM, & copy to Countrywide HQ (I think still in Chelmsford, Essex). Await initial response, which should be within 14 days.Always try a fair, but firm, approach to start with. There are other avenues available, such as the FTT, Arbitration, but try that one first. I have to say, getting rid of an incompetent MA through the Midlands Tribunal, is like taking out teeth - very painful, expensive & unsatisfactory. One does have to remember, though, that if you want to improve security, such as erect an electric gate, then it will cost money to both install and maintain, and you have to get 100% agreement for everyone to pay - not easy, especially if you have some "Buy To Let" owners on the estate. Hope that gives you some ideas.
By : Ketta
15 May 2019Did you have any success? I have the exact same problem with HLM.
| Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 44% | 61% | £100,000 | £265,000 |
| Lettings | 100% | 61% | £300 | £800 |
| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | From Other | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 36 |
H L M Midlands
Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
SY2 6LG
01743 271432

By : 'LWood'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Letting (Property Management)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : B77
Worst people I have ever had the displeasure of dealing with. Incorrectly charged for a period where we didn’t own the property due to a solicitors mistake. Refused to accept all the proof we provided, promised to put the account on hold with credit control to prevent payment collection ... Read Full Review
By : 'K'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Letting (Property Management)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : WV2
Awful company .money grabbing company. charges £144 just for late payment of £44.Avoid them at all costs.If could give 0 i ... Read Full Review

By : 'Lewis'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Property Management (They manage our building)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : ST10
HLM Properties rip off their clients with an unjustified and ridiculously high service charge. They never answer the phone or emails to discuss it. They are exploiting hard working people for profit. ... Read Full Review
By : 'B'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Letting (As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : ST4
HLM property management are over charging residents for service fees. They are a greedy company who are happily ripping off ... Read Full Review
By : 'Liam'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Letting (Property Management)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : ST7
This company is sub-par at best. Charging £2200/year for services not being received? repeatedly increased their fees. I’ve tried to contact them on numerous occasions but they repeatedly fail to get back to me. Not good ... Read Full Review
By : 'C'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Letting (As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant)
Rent PCM : £184
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : ST10
Shabby company demonstrating why leaseholders are often the most exploited class of renters! •Service charges increased by over 60% when inflation was less than 10% in the same period - and no extra services or ... Read Full Review
By : 'Kelly'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Property Management (They manage our building)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : ST10
Rip off company!!! The service charge costs as much as your mortgage. Constantly increases and you don't even receive the services that you pay for. Avoid at all ... Read Full Review


By : 'Dave'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Property Management (They manage our building)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : ST10
RIP OFF - avoid at all cost. these lot only are about lining their own pockets. People pay double their rent or mortage for services they never receive. There's no discussion about it , and if you try ring them up they just ... Read Full Review
By : 'sam'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Letting (As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant)
Rent PCM : £300
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : ST10
I have tried multiple times to contact HLM about their ever-increasing 'service charges' (currently over £2000 per year) but they just ignore you and threaten legal action when you try to dispute their extortionate fees. Avoid these ... Read Full Review
By : 'JC'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Letting (As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : ST10
I would not use HLM if you paid me !!! Bills go up and up, service goes down. Quick to threaten you with bailiffs, impossible to contact via email or phone. They never answer, calls go straight to voice mail. AVOID ... Read Full Review
By : 'Brandon'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Property Management (They manage our building)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : ST10
HLM Property are a vile thieving company and on top of their immoral behaviour they arent even a good company, its impossible to get a dialouge with them over phone or email. In a building they operate in Tean, Staffordshire, they have risen the cost of their dubious 'service charge' ... Read Full Review

By : 'Roberts'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Rent PCM : £70000
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : ST10
Your bill goes up every year without fail they provide next to no service are almost impossible to get hold of to either get them to provide a service they are responsible for or to even complain just send you letters constantly demanding more money for there shockingly bad ... Read Full Review
By : 'Jade'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Letting (Property Management)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : ST10
AVOID THIS COMPANY!!!!!! Absolute cowboys!! This company leaves tenants with ridiculously high and spiralling maintenance fees for minimal service. You can never get in touch with them unless it's to make payments. They never answer the phone or emails. Will never engage in conversations as ... Read Full Review
By : 'S'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LS10
I would like to offer an honest review, as I wish I had researched them early on and I hope this helps someone in the future. I rented through them. At initial approach I was explicit in my expectations of a flat, which were very clear and simple, and I kept written evidence of all discussions ... Read Full Review

By : 'Janie'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Property Management (They manage our estate)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : MK10
Jeanette Evens and Niamh McBride. Months and months of using them and they won't reply to emails, phonecalls, a constant chase. Front door is broken and it's been over a year and I'm still chasing. Overcharging service charge and have the nerve to say that the ... Read Full Review
By : 'Stephen'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Letting (Property Management)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : NE1
Outstanding invoice unpaid for £300. Any trades thinking of working for this company think again. Rebecca from Hull has informed me they now longer manage the property so cannot pay, even though they requested the work and invoice is in their name. So I'm out of pocket and have to ... Read Full Review
By : Small company
8 Aug 20206 months outstanding invoices. Nightmare to get a response, let alone payment. Matthew, Shrewsbury, only responded when I left review on Trustpilot and then said no longer requires our services....

By : 'Millpool'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Letting (Property Management)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : DY9
Mill Pool Close Residents' Company have had some history with Management Companies in the past. Yet we have been with HLM for seven months and already we as directors are seeing that our agent Sophie Ellis is making things happen, therefore we are getting less complaints from our ... Read Full Review

By : 'Tom'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Sales (As a Buyer)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : TF1
Lauren Williams has been a great help since I purchased my first leasehold flat. Thank you for taking the time to explain everything to me. keep up the good work! ... Read Full Review

By : 'Sarah'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Property Management (They manage our building)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : WR2
I am a resident at a development in Worcester, we have had several managing agent companies in the past and we have recently moved to HLM Property Management based out of Shrewsbury. so far we are very impressed with the service we have received whenever we have need to call the office. We now have ... Read Full Review

By : 'Homer'
Branch : Shrewsbury, Global House, Shrewsbury Business Park
Services : Letting (Property Management)
Rent PCM : £420
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : B63
I have had dealings with HLM at Shrewsbury for many years. During that time there has always been an emphasis on excellent service at the right price. Most recently our Property Manager Mr Elliot Barber has helped our Right To Manage company reduce service charges, increase service delivery and ... Read Full Review
Very good
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