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Doorknobs
2.8/5, 32 Reviews
44% Recommended
71% sales valuation accuracy
100% letting valuation accuracy
73% sales fee satisfaction
73% letting fee satisfaction
Doorknobs are the local experts in letting rented property to tenants in the area and can help you find the rented accommodation you're searching for, from a studio flat to a detached house and all types of property lettings in-between.
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1 Star Review
By : 'Miss'
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Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : TN4
7 May 2020
People found this helpful3
Tenant? Choose to rent through this agent! Landlord? Steer clear! FYI we are not property tycoons – it was simply a case of we have a property each – coupling up in one and renting out the other to save paying two mortgages! Live and learn; you could argue it was our own inexperience which caused hassle. But, you have to remember as a landlord you pay the “experts” to manage the property after all. Anyway - contract with single male … reportedly a client for years in various properties and a “good” tenant. Sounds like a reliable bet… Various check-ins; one found a woman with twins due also living there. We challenged this – they must be confused, there was no woman let along one pregnant with twins at start of contract… but, it seems there was! Apparently landlord's cost to put this right. Recurrent complaints from neighbours to the flat management company. These included – noise, disturbance (one involving emergency services and reportedly linked to the tenant) as well as smoking in the property (both over the counter cigarettes and otherwise). Agent reassured on all fronts. Eventually; end of contract rolled round. Absolutely NOT renewing with this tenant – scarred for life. Simply want out and for flat to be left in the state it was at beginning of contract 12 months earlier. On inspection… it STINKS of smoke. But the agency disputes this because they can't smell smoke! It needs cleaning and in particular the kitchen / bathroom are filthy. Erm, so in the contract it says they have to have a professional clean when they leave? Please can you enforce this? But, apparently – well it wasn't that clean when they moved in. Well, we had it professionally cleaned. They dispute this! We send invoice of professional clean as evidence … Not that this is at all relevant – the contract doesn't stipulate a professional clean at the outset AND when they leave. BUT it was the case anyway. There's also screws in windowsill / architrave / a TV aerial snatched out of the connector in the wall. Naturally, we go through the contract and ask for deposit funds to be held back to cover the clean and damages. Agent disputes this; telling us the tenant won't agree. We push and push. Eventually, agent tells us as the tenant disputes some of this and if we will not accept – it will have to be referred to adjudicator which will take 8-12 weeks. Go ahead! They can't dispute the damage – it's there (although smoke smell can't easily be proved … when I cleaned the windows in the second bedroom - their smoking room it was thick yellow tar, even the cobwebs were furred up!). They can't dispute the lack of professional clean because it's not like they'll be able to submit an invoice that they paid for one – it doesn't exist! We confirm to go ahead and submit for adjudication on 30 January. They tell us we can't send evidence with their file for review. Low and behold, after chasing the agent on 2 March, they tell us adjudicator decision is to award the landlord the funds for damages and cleaning because the tenant did not submit any evidence to support their case… obviously. We have since had the place redecorated throughout and new carpet laid because the stench of smoke did not disappear even after a clean So, a lot of worry and stress, time and money spent. Do not recommend.
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| Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
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| Sales | 71% | 73% | £0 | £0 |
| Lettings | 100% | 73% | £275 | £1,350 |
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| 7 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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Doorknobs
Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
TN1 1BP
01892 512101
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1 Star Review
By : 'Kinesis'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : TN1
1 Oct 2021
People found this helpful1
The worst company/agency I have ever dealt with and the rudest/deceitful agents. FOR ANY TENNANT OR LANDLORD CONSIDERING THIS AGENCY PLEASE AVOID AT ALL COSTS. I originally left a glowing review as I was asked to leave one by one of the agents prior to moving into the flat that we have stayed ... Read Full Review
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1 Star Review
By : 'Lin'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £695
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : TN1
8 Sept 2021
People found this helpful0
Stay clear of these rude crooks! Unprofessional, unresponsive, rude, nitpicking and just really bad human beings out to steal your money. Never been treated like this by an agent in my whole life! They use vague language on purpose so that they can keep your deposit money. I'm gobsmacked! ... Read Full Review
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5 Star Review
By : 'Laura-Jayne'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : TN2
22 Jul 2021
People found this helpful0
Super helpful and easy to deal with. Lucy has been great as a point of contact, also putting us first and checking in on us. very pleased with the experience so ... Read Full Review
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1 Star Review
By : 'Miss'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : TN4
7 May 2020
People found this helpful3
Tenant? Choose to rent through this agent! Landlord? Steer clear! FYI we are not property tycoons – it was simply a case of we have a property each – coupling up in one and renting out the other to save paying two mortgages! Live and learn; you could argue it was our own inexperience which ... Read Full Review
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5 Star Review
By : 'Guy'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £1350
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : TN1
17 Mar 2020
People found this helpful0
I'm a landlord and Doorknobs have been managing my property for over 6 years now. I live abroad and so I rely on them heavily to assist me in all aspects of the tenancies - I have nothing but praise for all members of their team. I appreciate the clear division of responsibilities within an ... Read Full Review
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5 Star Review
By : 'Christine'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( Property Management )
Rent PCM : £1300
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : TN2
11 Mar 2020
People found this helpful0
I have used Doorknobs as my letting and managing agents for over eight years. I have several properties in and around Tunbridge Wells. I have always found them to be professional and easy to communicate with. My properties have always been occupied with very little down time, if any. During this ... Read Full Review
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5 Star Review
By : 'Andrea'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : TN14
11 Mar 2020
People found this helpful0
We have been tenants with Doorknobs for over 2 years now in the Sevenoaks area. We couldn't be happier with their services. The whole process of finding us a perfect place, arranging viewings, signing contracts, handover of keys, etc. Since we have moved in we had regular contact with ... Read Full Review
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5 Star Review
By : 'Ian'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : TN1
11 Mar 2020
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I have been letting a number of properties via Doorknobs for nearly seven years and have always found them to provide an extremely efficient and friendly ... Read Full Review
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5 Star Review
By : 'Alex'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £1200
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : TN14
10 Mar 2020
People found this helpful0
Doorknobs have managed my property for 6 years. They are extremely efficient, helpful and professional. Regular inspections and feedback given, timely rent payments and maintenance is addressed quickly and dealt with. I couldn’t recommend them ... Read Full Review
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5 Star Review
By : 'Andra'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £12
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : TN2
10 Mar 2020
People found this helpful1
Amazing company, super professional and supportive when things go wrong in the property. They work with an array of efficient professionals. Totally ... Read Full Review
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5 Star Review
By : 'brian'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : TN2
10 Mar 2020
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Doorknobs have provided a very friendly and professional service for the last 10 years. They respond quickly and helpfully to ... Read Full Review
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1 Star Review
By : 'D'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £1200
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : TN1
9 Mar 2020
People found this helpful1
I find their positive reviews suspect. Firstly the language is largely similar and immediately complementary. As a landlord prior to dealing with them myself i wouldn't reward a letter with a review upon services rendered unless a sufficient amount of time had passed between letting and ... Read Full Review
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4 Star Review
By : 'Neil'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : TN2
4 Mar 2020
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Doorknobs have been my managing agent in Tunbridge Wells for over 10 years - they have always been very good at sorting out any issues with Tenants whenever a crisis has happened. Long may it ... Read Full Review
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5 Star Review
By : 'Ian'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : TN4
3 Mar 2020
People found this helpful0
We have had nothing but positive experiences since letting through Doorknobs a couple of years ago. The leasing process was very simple. We have received quick and efficient responses at any point that we have had need their assistance with the property. They have seen how we look after the ... Read Full Review
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5 Star Review
By : 'eren'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : TN1
3 Mar 2020
People found this helpful0
Excellent service from when we called to view to when we moved in. Flexible and helpful with viewings and made sure everything was sorted with the refurbishment before we moved in. ... Read Full Review
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5 Star Review
By : 'Jenny'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : TN1
3 Mar 2020
People found this helpful0
I have been a tenant through Doorknobs in the same property for over five years and have found them to be exceptional. They do regular checks to ensure the property is kept well and to see if there's anything I need doing. Maintenance and repairs are carried out almost immediately and all the ... Read Full Review
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1 Star Review
By : 'Richard'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1200
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : TN4
13 Feb 2020
People found this helpful6
WARNING WARNING WARNING DO NOT USE THEM... They are SCUM, Jack Thrower in particular.. total low life PERSON.. 6months after leaving a rental from them I am still pissed off.. ok lets begin, at first the rental initially went well, once problems began with the property this is where I had ... Read Full Review
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1 Star Review
By : 'Joe'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : TN4
7 Jan 2020
People found this helpful3
I rented a nice 3 bedroom flat from Doorknobs a few years ago, it was a fairly nice experience up until the contract was signed and I was moved in, at which point they turned into some of smarmiest estate agents I've ever had the displeasure of dealing with. I came home one day to see the ... Read Full Review
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1 Star Review
By : 'Cameron'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £495
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : TN4
15 Nov 2019
People found this helpful1
Rude ignorant it could not be possible to be less helpful oddly enough the actual property owner is great I would think they would be better served securing the services of a more reputable agent they are out ... Read Full Review
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1 Star Review
By : 'They'
Branch : Tunbridge Wells, Post Office Square, 2 Vale Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £275
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : TN2
11 Jun 2019
People found this helpful2
Where do I start? I am currently a tenant, I have been for some years. I'm very unhappy with the standards they work by at doorknobs and I would suggest you check other letting agents in town before begging any enquiries with them. Obviously if they have a property on the books you like ... Read Full Review
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