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Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2

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Rook Matthews Sayer has 16 branches across the region and sells more homes than any other estate agent in the North East. Great news if you’re thinking of selling your home! Whether you’re looking to sell, buy, rent or let a property we can get you moving. We have a great selection of properties
for you to buy and rent. From country retreats to cool city dwellings there’s something for everyone. We also have an expert commercial team who sell and let commercial properties, land and commercial businesses for sale. We offer the full package of property related services from Mortgages to Surveys, Conveyancing to Property Management and Auction to Energy performance certification, all under one roof to help make your move a whole lot easier. Our expert team work closely with you supporting you on your journey. We’ll support you through the process and have you settled in with your feet up in no time. Let the Region’s Leading estate agent help you find your perfect home. Winners of Best Estate Agent Gold Awards for Sales and Lettings by the British Property Awards. Rook Matthews Sayer has over 25 years’ experience selling homes. That’s 25 years listening to what our sellers need and understanding what our clients are looking for. Over these years we have refined, tweaked, invested and perfected our sales service to provide you with the perfect recipe for success. Which is why year on year, we continue to sell more homes in the North east than any other estate agent*. Our excellent customer service has been recognised with ‘Best Estate Agent’ Awards from the British Property Awards for both our sales and lettings service. You can trust us to work with you in a professional manner and you can feel safe that your home sale is in trusted and capable hands. We adhere to all guidelines set out by our Industry’s leading trade bodies and are a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. (RICS). We’d love to show you what we can do for you. *Source: Independent research, Region specified is Newcastle to Northumberland.
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1 Star Review

By : 'Robin'
Services :
Rent PCM : £1105
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : NE2

28 Oct 2019
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I am a student tenant of a flat that’s let out by this company. Unfortunately my flat mates and I were unable to attend a house viewing as we were situated in China for our year abroad, however, from the photos it looked like a suitable flat and so chose it. The original price stated online was £82 p/w per person (3 tenants); we were very shocked to find out that the agency had added on an extra £10 p/w per person into our contracted price without telling us. I understand that this was partly our fault for not checking the price before signing the contract, however, this is taking advantage of tenants who are new to renting. On top of this, the flat is in an absolute state; it has clearly undergone absolutely no maintenance since the last tenants left (sauces staining the curtains, bathroom is vile with the shower head and holder both broken and a shower curtain that barely fits a human). It was also advertised as having a living area, but this isn’t so, there are 3 rooms, a bathroom (if you can call it that) and a basic kitchen. The biggest issue for me personally is that all windows are single glazed. As I’m sure you’re all aware, Newcastle’s winter period is extremely cold and so to have no insulation is a disgrace, especially at £92 p/w. If you’re looking at renting through this company then I’d strongly advise you to go through another, more reliable agency.

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By : Marie Jacques

28 Oct 2019

Dear Robin, I am disappointed with the review that you have given us as agents, as we only acted as a tenant finder for this particular property. As you have stated within your comments, you did not view the property, however, your housemate emailed us to advise that you wished to secure the property without seeing it. This is not normal practise. The property in question was advertised at £1105 pcm (attached) which is the equivalent of £85pppw which is the exact rent on the tenancy agreement. I am unsure as to why you think it is £92pppw that you are paying and that we have overcharged you? The flat was not advertised as being double glazed and nor is it a legal requirement to have double glazing. The advert also lists all of the rooms within the accommodation. There is no living room advertised, again this may have been something that you and your housemates overlooked, however, had you viewed it you would have seen this. The condition of the flat, if not up to standard when moving in should have been brought of the attention to the landlord or his managing agent at the time. As previously advised, we do not manage this property and as a result the details of the landlord and their manager was provided at the start of the tenancy in August. I would advise that prior to securing any property in future, you inspect it and any necessary repairs/maintenance/cleaning is agreed and arranged in advance. Should double glazing be a necessary requirement then this should be requested in advance. I am sorry that you have not been satisfied with RMS but I hope that once you have read my comments and viewed the attached advert, you will appreciate that RMS are not at fault. If there is anything else we can do to assist then please let us know. Kind regards Marie Jacques Branch Manager


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Rook Matthews Sayer
51 St Georges TerraceNewcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
NE2 2SX
0191 281 6700

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By : 'Andrew'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE2

28 Aug 2025
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Marie and her team are totally professional.Marie especially supported me throughout this process giving me the advice and guidance I needed. I would have no hesitation about recommending them to... Read Full Review

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By : Marie Jacques

29 Aug 2025

Thank you Andrew, for the lovely review. It was my absolute pleasure dealing with you and helping you throughout the process. I hope that you will be very happy in your new home. Warmest...

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1 Star Review

By : 'Robin'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1105
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : NE2

28 Oct 2019
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I am a student tenant of a flat that’s let out by this company. Unfortunately my flat mates and I were unable to attend a house viewing as we were situated in China for our year abroad, however, from the photos it looked like a suitable flat and so chose it. The original price stated... Read Full Review

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By : Marie Jacques

28 Oct 2019

Dear Robin, I am disappointed with the review that you have given us as agents, as we only acted as a tenant finder for this particular property. As you have stated within your comments, you did...

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By : 'Arthur'
Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant )
Rent PCM : £475
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : NE2

23 Nov 2018
People found this helpful1

Their approach is the following: taking money for referencing, claiming that they failed to reference You, then hoping that the customer will not complaint. I had this issue with them - I have been living in the UK for 11 months and they responded that I apparently live here not long enough to... Read Full Review


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the fees are huge, nonrefundable in case referencing goes wrong. Other agencies return money, if they cannot reference You.

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By : 'David'
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE2

4 Apr 2016
People found this helpful1

I was the buyer but I would like to thank Marie and her team for the professional and courteous manner in which they acted. My particular thanks go to Marie for her considerable help and intervention in getting the transaction over the line to meet my... Read Full Review


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not relevant as was buyer

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By : 'Louise'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NE2

4 Apr 2016
People found this helpful1

Marie was very knowledgeable and consultative, offering sincere advice throughout the process and challenges faced. My experience filled me with confidence making decisions aling the way. I note Kevin here too as he was responsive and able to take any queries where Marie was... Read Full Review


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Fees were high but given the unique challenges faced along the process,were well earned!

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