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2.8/5, 34 Reviews
47% Recommended
100% letting valuation accuracy
45% letting fee satisfaction

Asib
By : 'Tom'
Services : Letting(I am a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : B43
Great agency staff are very kind would highly recommend and would rent again with this agency if I ever moved property love we're I am at the moment! Thanks Asib and staffðð¼
Great fees most agency’s charge double!
By : Vas
13 Apr 2018Rly? Most agencies charge double? I wonder how much they paid you for that review. This agency charges waaay more then others. And lots of hidden fees aswell. Only good thing bout them is they don't check you that much. If you have a doggy record, this is the agency for you
| Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letting | 100% | 45.00% | £525 | £800 |
| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | From Other | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Principal Homes
562 Walsall Road, Birmingham, West Midlands
B42 1LR
0121 357 0405

By : 'Keely'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £580
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : B24
I rented a property for approximately 18 months with principal homes and had a fantastic experience. I found them to be very helpful and conciderate, especially Asib who I dealt with directly. I would recommend renting with them to ... Read Full Review

By : 'Nadezhada'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : B42
We have been with this agency since 2016. Very accurate, correct and responsive to everything. I am very grateful to Asib and his team for everything. I wish you many professional ... Read Full Review

By : 'Yousef'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £675
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : B43
We've been with principal homes since 2015 and I must say they have always been very professional and making sure everything is just on the spot. In terms of sorting out any issues I can confirm they are super fast (Usually within 24 hours). 5 STARS feedback for the top service especially for ... Read Full Review
By : 'John'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £675
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : B42
We've been with principal homes must be 8or 9 years now and they have always been a very professional and understanding agent they have always attended issues and solved issues fast and to the highest standard they have always been easy to talk to and always happy to help so thankyou ... Read Full Review
By : 'Joanne'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : B77
AWFUL SERVICE! Called up to book an appointment to view a property, they gave me an appointment for the very next day, said they would call and confirm but the did not. I tried to call but they never answered. So I went to the appointment anyway, waited and no one arrived. When I called to see how ... Read Full Review
By : 'Michelle'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : B43
Asib and his team have been nothing but thoroughly helpful and supportive over the years. I would fully recommend principal homes to anyone looking to rent or ... Read Full Review
Good

By : 'Amandac'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £640
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : B42
I rented with them for 3.5 years. They are kind, caring and committed to their profession. The landlord on the other hand was a complete nightmare. Didn't do any repairs, refused to do anything about the damp. Horrible ... Read Full Review
Always helpful even though their hands were tied!

By : 'FFF'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : B43
What can i say, took half of our deposit for damages and didn't fix anything, delayed the rest of the deposit with 4 months. And took money 75 pounds for a reference(not the LL, they did) Cash ofc. Anyway, Im looking at chasing them for everything they did, including breach of contract. I ... Read Full Review

By : 'Stay'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Property Management (They are our factor)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : B42
I have contacted this company quite a few times over the last few weeks To make complaints about a house that he rents out 3 doors away from me..the person plays an electric guitar attached to an amp which then makes it louder than normal.. (can you imagine how the people feel that live either ... Read Full Review
Stay clear of this estate agent
By : comecaboutme
10 Sept 2018We live in the alleged offending property and have spoken to neighbours up to 3 doors away from our property on either side apart from the one on our left side. None of the neighbours have heard...

By : 'Hannah'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : B17
I can vouch for this agency as been run by kind and respectful people. I am starting my 9th year as a tenent with Principal homes. Asib has always been respectful, professional and courteous. Repairs needed on the house have been carried out to a high standard. I have always renewed the contract ... Read Full Review
As far as i know the agents fees are reasonable.

By : 'Cloudy'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : B42
I don't know about selling or buying but I wouldn't rent any more properties with Principal homes . Some of the properties are way below standard level of living but despite this they are offered anyway.They should have regular inspections to make sure that rented properties actually ... Read Full Review
Terrible I
By : FFF
18 Dec 2018they breached the contract, only returned less than half the deposit, because they needed to repair the property and never did. Also took 75 pounds cash from me for reference. Im working to take them ...

By : 'Tom'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : B43
Great agency staff are very kind would highly recommend and would rent again with this agency if I ever moved property love we're I am at the moment! Thanks Asib and ... Read Full Review
Great fees most agency’s charge double!
By : Vas
13 Apr 2018Rly? Most agencies charge double? I wonder how much they paid you for that review. This agency charges waaay more then others. And lots of hidden fees aswell. Only good thing bout them is they don't ...

By : 'Agon'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : B42
Probably worst agency ever please avoid them::;: please do not trust them ever very much money oriented. All they care is money â You will get your deposit back be aware of asib a con ... Read Full Review
It’s n ok
By : FFF
18 Dec 2018they breached the contract, only returned less than half the deposit, because they needed to repair the property and never did. Also took 75 pounds cash from me for reference. Im working to take them ...

By : 'Scott'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : B42
Just to let potential new tenants and existing tenants know (however many that may be as it cant be much) . I have been in contact with the supposed deposit protection company who have provided confirmation that my deposit was NEVER SECURED through principal homes. This shows that if you rent a ... Read Full Review
Terrible
By : Jame finn
8 Feb 2018Scott you are such a low life person I have been reading your reviews! What evidence do you have ?????? You simply have nothing better to do we're were you for 5 years of your life how come you did...
By : 'Nunu'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : B43
This man is a con artist and a liar, he thinks by using bully boy tactics and threatening behaviour he can scare you. Steer clear of principle homes they are very money oriented and have little disregard for the tenant. You should be ashamed to call yourself agents because you are most definitely ... Read Full Review
By : Fad Allan
10 Oct 2018The rudest and ruthless agent in Birlingham .He hung the phone on me multiple times and refised to answer my calls .I had seeious issues with the filthy house I rented from him and asked to deal with ...

By : 'Scott'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : B42
Been with them 5 years. Treated like crap, swore at shouted at us and turn up when they like. Asib is a disgrace to industry. Properties are poor and youll never get your deposit back. They will never give you any help when you need it but still expect you to comply. Principal homes ahould be ... Read Full Review
Terrible
By : Sam
28 Jun 2017All deposits are insured. Scott, why don't you contact the dispute service if you're not happy- that's why they are there for, rather than leaving an unnecessary review with bad language?!!! Very...

By : 'Marcus'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : B11
Why so many false comments? If it is a strategy to push Asib down, then I must say it is not a fair business strategy. I have been dealing with Asib since 2000 and yet no confusion or argument takes place between us. Principle Homes is very professional about the job and emerging in their fields ... Read Full Review
Reasonable
Reasonable
By : 'Crystal'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : B4
I would not have taken their services if a very close friend had not recommended Principal Homes to me. I cannot thank her much for this. Thank you Asib, you earned a permanent client ... Read Full Review
By : 'crystal'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Rent PCM : £800
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : BL6
Been with Principal Homes since 2007 and have had three separate tenants move into the property. All the tenants have been excellent never recieved a late payment and the house was never left in a very bad condition. Overall very happy with the ... Read Full Review

By : 'Errol'
Branch : Birmingham, 562 Walsall Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : B44
I have been an tenant of Principal Homes & they have been absolutely fantastic. The customer service has always been excellent. Any issues regarding the property takes one phone call for it to be resolved. I can happily say that I would recommend Principal Homes to any family member or anyone ... Read Full Review
Fees are fine.
By : Dana
4 May 2016It's asib yourself peace a...
Kindly note that legally, letting agents need to publish information about their tenancy fees, government-approved redress schemes and client money protection schemes on their website and on third party websites (on which agents are listed). For properties to lease/rent in England, agents need to keep this information up to date and precise on allAgents or specify within the property description.