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Salford City Point, Manchester M3

3.1/5, 63 Reviews
59% Recommended

71% sales valuation accuracy

75% letting valuation accuracy

58% sales fee satisfaction

57% letting fee satisfaction

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Established in 1991 from a single branch in Altrincham, today Thornley Groves has 8 offices, employs 80 staff, sells £250m of property per annum, handles over 3,000 lets and manages more than 1,400 properties for landlords across Central Manchester and South Manchester. The business was founded in 1991 in Altrinc
ham by Michael Groves who opened a second office in 1993 in Hale Village. The third office was opened in 1995 when the firm’s Operations Director and joint shareholder, Jason Watkin, joined and invested in the company. In the year 2000, the 3 office firm expanded into Manchester’s burgeoning city centre residential property market where it quickly expanded, opening new city centre branches in the various residential quarters of the city centre. The firm now boasts a total of 4 offices in the city centre itself, bringing the firm’s total to 8. Originally the firm handled residential sales only. In 1995 the firm commenced dealing with residential lettings and property management, which now accounts for 50% of our total income. Our state of the art office on John Dalton Street is the most modern and innovative in Manchester with a 12′ high video wall showcasing our services and giving our properties and developments the highest possible profile. Its location, just off Deansgate and close to the Spinningfields Development, has been chosen to take advantage of the increased footfall in this area of Manchester. Despite the business’s expansion, the Company is still very much an independent enterprise managed in a very hands-on way by its two owners, Jason Watkin and Michael Groves.
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1 Star Review

By : 'Annoyed'
Services : Letting(As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £825
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M1

11 May 2017
People found this helpful1

Utterly awful. Rented me a flat in disrepair and then attempted to charge for improvements at the end of the tenancy. Flat riddled with vermin and filthy. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

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Performance Statistics
ServicesValuationFeesMin Price of property reviewedMax Price of property reviewed
Sales71%57.99999999999999%£105,000£105,000
Lettings75%56.99999999999999%£425£1,500
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Thornley Groves
Unit 2 Vimto Gardens, 150 Chapel StreetManchester, Greater Manchester
M3 5JY
0161 245 1111

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1 Star Review

By : 'mohammed'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M3

13 Oct 2023
People found this helpful0

The absolute most unprofessional company that I have ever dealt with and very incompetent staff, not everyone but majority of who I was in contact with. Will most certainly be encouraging family, friends, colleagues and others to avoid this company at all... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Joe'
Services : Letting( Property Management )
Rent PCM : £1300
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M15

5 Oct 2023
People found this helpful0

They are the most disgusting company I have ever come across. They are liars, they are greedy, they are unwilling to help and I've experienced a severe lack of communication from their side. They never answer calls and respond to 1 in every 10 or so emails, with information that answer your... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Lynn'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M25

18 Aug 2021
People found this helpful0

Absolutely shocking letting agents. Been letting out for years and basically they have never managed it at all. They got tenants in but never checked in the property to the fact tht they claimed it was single tenant yet has someone living there for 2 years. Tenants ripped out light fittings and... Read Full Review

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Wish i could give lower. The ...

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1 Star Review

By : 'Charr'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M4

30 Jun 2021
People found this helpful0

Wish i could give lower. The worst estate agents i have ever had. There are no words to describe the amount of stress they have caused me over the past two years, even now when I no longer rent with them! I'm still trying to get my deposit off them despite calling and emailing every day.... Read Full Review

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By : Jenny

11 Aug 2021

Wholeheartedly agree! Shocking agents, I am honestly puzzled what they do all...

Absolute ...

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By : 'Sara'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £890
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M14

14 May 2018
People found this helpful1

Thornley Groves are the absolute worse agents I have seen in my life (and I have lived in many different countries). At first they are nice and make you sign the contract as soon as possible and after that nobody cares. We had a dryer broken for 10 months and nobody did anything about it. We... Read Full Review


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Crazy fees that don't make any sense. They just charge what ever you want.

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1 Star Review

By : 'MT'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M15

22 Oct 2017
People found this helpful4

Extremely disappointing service. The absolute worst estate agents I have ever rented through. 100% Avoid. From signing the contracts right until finally winning our money back, a simple 12 month lease turned into an 18 month nightmare. We experienced the following on a regular basis: - Poor... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'MB'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £825
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M3

18 Jun 2017
People found this helpful3

I rented from Thornley Groves and at first everything was fine, except for the stains on the carpets and walls and the thick layer of dust, but this seemed fine because I would always clean a new home before I unpack. However, after one month my bed collapsed on itself without anyone sitting on it... Read Full Review


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There are fees in place wherever TG finds the opportunity.

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By : 'Anonymous'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M4

2 Jun 2017
People found this helpful5

I am afraid to say that after being with this estate agents for quite a few years, they have turned out to be the worst. Even if you are a gold star tenant and thoroughly clean the property before you leave, they will try their very hardest to charge you a �70 cleaning fee. They will then try and ... Read Full Review


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TERRIBLE - Charging £42 for arranging a professional clean (costing £70), all of which is charged to the tenant. Despite the fact that the tenant has already carried out the cleaning.

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Utterly awful. Rented me a ...

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1 Star Review

By : 'Annoyed'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £825
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M1

11 May 2017
People found this helpful1

Utterly awful. Rented me a flat in disrepair and then attempted to charge for improvements at the end of the tenancy. Flat riddled with vermin and filthy. AVOID AT ALL... Read Full Review

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Tenants beware! If you are ...

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1 Star Review

By : 'D'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £564
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M24

28 Feb 2017
People found this helpful4

Tenants beware! If you are looking for an agent that will try to wring every last penny out of you, look no further! These crooks have fees flying out of every orifice, and none of them are reasonable. Allow me to describe how your tenancy with Thornley Groves will go: - You will view a property... Read Full Review


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Bad.

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1 Star Review

By : 'SH'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M4

18 Nov 2016
People found this helpful4

Literally horrible from start to finish. It seems from other reviews that they're fantastic for landlords, but they are absolutely appalling when dealing with tenants. We moved into a flat in city centre and were shocked to find it was damp, covered in mould, and the previous tenants hadn't... Read Full Review

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Terrible service. My fob was ...

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By : 'Needsomewheretolive'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £795
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M15

16 Oct 2016
People found this helpful3

Terrible service. My fob was damaged through no fault of my own and were incredibly difficult in providing a new one without me paying out first and I ended up not having a fob and thus no access to my flat for a week. A WHOLE WEEK. After I said I would pay they promised to pay me back but have put ... Read Full Review


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Standard.

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5 Star Review
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By : 'Rob'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £525
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : M5

31 Aug 2016
People found this helpful0

The re-let of my flat in Manchester was handled professionally and quickly by Katie. The viewing process was easy and I was kept fully informed of progress. The new let was at increased rent and I have asked TG to manage the tenancy for me. This is a good agent who gets results. I am delighted... Read Full Review


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The fees are the most competitive around


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The fees are the most competitive around

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By : 'Winston'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M17D

27 Aug 2016
People found this helpful3

WARNING ! PLEASE AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS ! - Proposed tenancy start date delayed by 1 week and only gave us 2 days notice after we paid the deposit and rent fees upfront. - When we finally moved in, the flat was in an unliveable condition (covered in dust, cob webs, works required in... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Lucy'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M7

17 Aug 2016
People found this helpful2

These letting agents have to be the worse if you are a landlord. I highly recommend you do not use them. They have let me down again and again and I am £4000 out of pocket because of lack of communication and action from this firm. I would not have given them one star but am obliged to in... Read Full Review


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bad

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By : Hannah Marsh

17 Aug 2016

Dear Lucy, We're very sorry to hear you have been dissatisfied with the service you have received. I have been liaising with the Managers involved in the re-let and management of your property this...

Thornley Groves are nothing ...

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1 Star Review

By : 'JB88'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M50

11 Aug 2016
People found this helpful2

Thornley Groves are nothing short of a shambolic establishment. When originally looking for a property to rent, I had to call the company 4 times to arrange a viewing! This was then followed by clearly over the top aggressive sales tactics. When trying to contact the company towards the end of my... Read Full Review


What agent could do to change your mind?

High


Comments on Agent Fees

High

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By : Hannah Marsh

12 Aug 2016

Dear Sir/Madam, We're very sorry to hear you have been dissatisfied with the service you have received and that you have struggled to make contact with us. I would welcome the opportunity to talk to...

Jodie was very helpful during ...

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5 Star Review
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By : 'Terry'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £975
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : MC3

3 Aug 2016
People found this helpful0

Jodie was very helpful during the period of the changeover of my tenants. She was always available, answered our queeries and completed the changeover... Read Full Review


What agent could do to change your mind?

A little high


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A little high

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5 Star Review
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By : 'Clare'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £995
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : M30

15 Jun 2016
People found this helpful0

I have had excellent service from the Swinton Branch. I am a landlord and was dealt with by Clare Carpenter who has rented out my property. She was extremely professional throughout and the property was rented very quickly and a maximum amount of rent was achieved. All the clerical side was very... Read Full Review


What agent could do to change your mind?

The fee's were excellent and value for money. Having used another agency in the past I can say that this was the most competitive price I have paid.


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The fee's were excellent and value for money. Having used another agency in the past I can say that this was the most competitive price I have paid.

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5 Star Review
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By : 'ST'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NW

8 Jun 2016
People found this helpful0

If you want first class service contact Lynn Rackstraw of Thornley Groves. Thornley Groves recently re rented our flat in Machester. Quick, efficient service, difficult to find these days. Highly... Read Full Review


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Good, just below industry standard

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3 Star Review

By : 'Clare'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : M27

16 May 2016
People found this helpful0

I want to thank to Clare Carpenter ,who works at the angency as Letting Administrator.She' s managed to finish our deal for let a house only for one week,so quickly. She is friendly,responsible and hard working person.Don't hesitate to ask her,for professional advice.We are so appreciate to all... Read Full Review


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