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2.3/5, 274 Reviews
33% Recommended
34% sales valuation accuracy
33% letting valuation accuracy
45% sales fee satisfaction
45% letting fee satisfaction

Jorge
By : 'Rain'
Services : Letting(I am a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £1105
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : NW8
BEWARE OF THESE PEOPLE- THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT YOU. We moved into a property via City Rooms. They promised several repairs and trash removal. The ad touted wifi and cleaning services. We had to pay a 500 holding fee to see the room which is shady but we did it because we liked the space online. NIGHTMARE. Worst decision ever. Once we signed onto the space it took 5 months get wifi (the wifi actually didn't work), 2 months to get a running kitchen sink (the tap was broken we didn't realize), 1.5 moths to get hot water for the shower (why oh why did we NOT take a shower upon viewing??????), The hallway and kitchen lights were out for months, and the hallway was filled with previous tenants' trash which we asked if we could remove it since it was abandoned and told no. Repairs and neglect aside, we chalked it up to chaos. But the nightmare was just beginning. In comes a construction team a few months into the rental. We had no idea construction would occur while renting- they installed fire doors into our apartment. Thanks- that's great, safety first. EXCEPT they did all the construction IN THE HOUSE. The saws and sanders rolling kicked up clouds and piles of wood chips and sawdust into the air. I ended up going to an optometrist because of a severe infection caused by this and have the documents to prove it. My partner has a glass eye from cancer survival, she had to take it out and eventually we had to stay somewhere else. We complained about this egregious and unlivable situation tot he landlord but we were told it's not a big deal and we had to suck it up. The construction was shoddy and the newly made doors were pieced together with sheetrock which made them dirty and crumbly. THEN COVID19 hit. One of our roommates was forced to move back to Poland over it because of a government mandate on travel. City Rooms refused to negotiate with him to let him end his tenancy early and attempted to charge him 3 months rent. The threatening messages during a time when compassion was necessary was disgusting and greedy- but anything for money isnt it? Upon realizing the room needed to be filled again, since my partner is a cancer survivor we reached out asking what the protocol was going to be to ensure our health and safety. We were treated as if we were inconveniencing the company. The CEO of the company- Jorge (of who You may realize if you read reviews on City Rooms has written many himself pretending to be a happy customer. But how many happy customers really spell their name Jorge with a J?)- ANYWAYS Jorge personally wrote me an email. They said it was OUR responsibility to disclose our medical health upon signing tenancy. THIS IS ILLEGAL. With CAPITAL LETTERS. Illegal. Period. It was not irrational to ask about their protocol and also it was fair for us to be nervous. They said they would select a tenant to their standards (not health or government standards) and that the best way to ensure my partner didn't get sick was to pay 1000gbp a month for the empty room. The quote here in the email was "that way we dont lose money on the room". At no point did we ever tell City Rooms to not rent the room out to anyone, we just wanted clarity on the rental procedure in the uncertain times. Also they DIDNT ask us upon signing to disclose our health records. The CEO Jorge LIED to scare us in that email. In order to leverage and fear monger the potential safety and health of my partner to purchase a room. This coercion was disturbing. After this incident, they later sent us an email saying sarcastically "You'll be pleased to know we can't legally rent right now." We weren't pleased- we were now terrified of the retribution they would take on our health. End of story the ACTUAL property owner repossessed the apartment this month. It wasn't legal but neither was City Room's agreement with them. Anyone w/ similar stories reach out. We will support if you need testimony for court. Will provide documentation. LASTLY NOTE: They ask people who have just gotten their keys to write positive reviews on here for their agents. Note any good review pretty much names an agent personally. We were asked in the beginning when we signed but I was too busy to do one at the time- and I'm glad I didnt. Also I thoroughly expect Jorge to comment on this to disenfranchise us .Further proving our point of the abuse and sever lack of customer service this company provides.
By : SJ
25 Jul 2020They moved a random in flat I'm in at height of pandemic. I'm high risk and got very ill. Tenant they moved in was obviously unchecked, toilet bin overflowing with wet wipes he'd used on his backside, dirty dishes piled everywhere, shouting on Skype 24/7. Complete health hazard. "Fire doors" they installed definitely are not fire doors. They installed also a faulty lock on my door and their way to deal with this was to hammer the door in, splintering all the frame. They will never respond to you or sort out problems. Just take all of your money whilst making your life a living hell.
| Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 34% | 45% | £0 | £0 |
| Lettings | 33% | 45% | £450 | £3,200 |
| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | From Other | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 84 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 |
CityRooms.com
First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road, London, Greater London
E1 4DT
020 77 90 55 77




By : 'Tosin'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : TW7
They are thieves. The billing estimate they gave me was 50% less than what they said the actual bill was after I moved out. Thereby making me lose part of my deposit. They do this intentionally so their apartment looks ... Read Full Review
By : 'Sophia'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : W7
I would first like to commend Anu, her outstanding services. She is the first point of call at City Rooms, and she is always polite and helpful on the phone. She is the perfect go between, connecting you with the agents, aswell as providing the necessary information required whilst they are ... Read Full Review


By : 'David'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £1083
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : SE10
My experience with Cityrooms has been nothing short of a nightmare. From start to finish, they have demonstrated a complete lack of professionalism, transparency, and fairness. Dealing with them has been incredibly frustrating, and I would strongly advise anyone considering renting through ... Read Full Review

By : 'Esther'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £840
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : IG5
I recently had the pleasure of working with city rooms as my rental agent, and I can't recommend them highly enough! From the very beginning, their agent was incredibly professional, attentive, and dedicated. Tommy, my agent, took the time to understand my needs and preferences, which made ... Read Full Review
By : 'K'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : W3
<p>They should go into the minus ⭐. </p><p>So I've been living abroad and when I came back decided to look for a property with City Room amongst other ( I'm from London). My friends are letting agents and let's just say I and the council have dealt with rogue ... Read Full Review

By : 'A'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £1590
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : NW3
The most disgustingly dishonest and greedy agency in London. Never ever make the mistake of getting a property through them - I have and I am paying a huge financial cost for doing so. These people know their properties are rundown and in a state of disrepair - they will entice you to sign a ... Read Full Review
By : 'Carlo'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : E3
This is the worst renting company in London. I rented a room in 2022, and it was the worst experience ever. Since then, I have been continuously receiving emails from them despite repeatedly requesting to have my email removed from their ... Read Full Review


By : 'Areeba'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : E14
Worst letting agents ever. They are simply looting their customers. CityRooms has proven to be an absolute nightmare. Their letting services are a masterclass in incompetence. The exorbitant bills they slapped us with were only surpassed by their creativity in finding unnecessary deductions from ... Read Full Review

By : 'Atakan'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £888
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : N7
They don't show the room until they make the contract. After I moved demolition work started. The work starts at 7 in the morning and lasts until the evening. We haven't been able to sleep for a long time and our mental health is deteriorating. I asked for help to change our room. He has ... Read Full Review

By : 'Kadijat'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £996
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : N7
This City room is a BIG NO for recommendation. The way they exploit the tenants is so alarming. From ridiculous house rent fee to unreasonable utility bill. And after frustrating you with unimaginable bills, you can't even terminate your tenancy agreement in peace. I will never ever recommend ... Read Full Review
By : 'ANNE'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : E1
On the overall, the service was very poor. The room booked and paid for in advance was not available on the due date. We had to take another one with not the same features. At the end of the renting period, it was long and not automatic (on the opposite of what is stated in the contract) to have ... Read Full Review

By : 'Adam'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £910
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : SE14
My experience with City Rooms was appalling. I strongly advise you to avoid this company and book with someone else. Trusting City Rooms was one of the worst decisions I've ever made. The original listing promised a "fully equipped" kitchen with "nice and friendly" ... Read Full Review

By : 'Anna'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : SE16
To customer service My contract was from.17 May 2022 I was notified in September, that if I wanted to extend my contract I had to do it then but rent would go up from £800. To £1040 for that room. I knew that the double room next to mine room F. Has a rent same as my single room. I asked to ... Read Full Review

By : 'Marcel'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : E16
Failed to address maintenance issues. Property had rats and a bug infestation which they ignored. Property was flooded multiple times due to plumbing issues, also ignored. Left us with a flatmate who was a danger to themselves and others, to the point where the police were called and yet the agency ... Read Full Review

By : 'Valerie'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Surveying (Surveys)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : E1
Do not trust them. They wanted me to put down a deposit and payment and could only provide me pictures of the rooms. This is not the first time that they've refused to let me view their properties. No other letting agency would do ... Read Full Review
By : 'Calvin'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : SE10
They will tell you bills included but read the contract because its actually a just utilities contribution. They will then charge you exorbitant sums when you move out, and then refuse to sort out your ... Read Full Review
By : 'Serif'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : E2
Worst experience ever. They can say everything until you rent and sign a contract after then everything can be changed or can be not expected. They ignore you when you report a problem. They do not try to solve problems, not ... Read Full Review

By : 'SG'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : N7
I used Stephen Sanders to rent my property at the London Square, Caledonian Road location. He brought in CityRooms (his friend Matthew House) to rent my property. It was a 3 year contract (Please no body should do that as they will mislead you as landlord). Midstream CityRooms stopped paying rent ... Read Full Review

By : 'mario'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £650
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : E3
Avoid at all cost search for something better the will ignore you and rip you of the care for money only Harassment ASB coldness deposit rip off dishonesty massive dirt breach of tenancy agreement this what I have experienced if you have any problems text me on 07463483499 I try ... Read Full Review

By : 'Kate'
Branch : London, First Floor, 3-5 Globe Road
Services : Letting (As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : E5
Don't go with city rooms!! Ask to see contract before you put down deposit. The agent I spoke with was so pushy but I was desperate to find a room as it's very stressful looking for a room in London at the minute. Naively (and won't do this again) I sent the deposit over (holding ... Read Full Review
By : Another Upset Tenant
17 May 2022We have all been having the same issues with City Rooms for a long time I think... If you want to fill out this questionnaire, someone will get back to...
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