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Direct Lettings Ltd (Edinburgh)

4.1/5, 16 Reviews
69% Recommended

50% letting valuation accuracy

82% letting fee satisfaction

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1 Star Review

By : 'JS'
Services : Surveying()
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : EH12

10 Nov 2020
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Sadly am a neighbour to a DL let - a property that has not been regularly managed. Recently DL moved in a tenant with what appears to be a pit bull terrier. A large, dangerous illegal dog. I was not expecting any help or even interest from them as they've been approached before about the lack of maintenance to the property and not been co-operative. But the response to news of the dog was priceless. One line. 'Contact the police, they will help you'. SERIOUSLY. Rear gardens all link up and there are many young children here. Create a problem while raking in rent and then the tax payer is expected to sort it out. JEEEEEZ

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  • Edinburgh
  • Fife
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Direct Lettings Ltd (Edinburgh)
5 - 6 Melville PlaceEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh
EH3 7PR
01312025434

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5 Star Review
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By : 'Anonymous'
Branch : Edinburgh, 5 - 6 Melville Place
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : EH12

21 Jul 2023
People found this helpful0

The best agency I have been with by far in Edinburgh. No had an issues with them during my tenancy. Any problems I had with the flat they were happy to help resolved, also really friendly staff. Rachel was my property manager and she was excellent during my 2 years of renting with them. Would ... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review
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By : 'Ruslan'
Branch : Edinburgh, 5 - 6 Melville Place
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1225
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : EH9

27 Jul 2022
People found this helpful0

I am very satisfied with the service from the Direct Lettings Ltd. Very quick response on any request/questions. Very friendly and helpful personnel, especially our agent Rachel Virtue. I rented flat for 2 years and have only positive feedback. Will recommend to use the Direct Lettings Ltd to ... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review
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By : 'A.'
Branch : Edinburgh, 5 - 6 Melville Place
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £875
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : EH4

12 Jul 2022
People found this helpful0

Rachel was our main contact throughout two years of tenancy, and she was absolutely amazing. After a terrible experience with a previous company, we were very hesitant with new agencies, but Rachel was extremely kind, flexible, understanding, prompt, and professional. She always reassured us when ... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review

By : 'Kate'
Branch : Edinburgh, 5 - 6 Melville Place
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : EH7

9 Feb 2022
People found this helpful0

We have been tenants for a year now, and could not be happier. We have had bad experiences in the past, and have been continuously happily surprised with the friendly service with anything we need - especially as new Scots figuring out how renting works here. We really appreciate the excellent ... Read Full Review

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By : 'Lorna'
Branch : Edinburgh, 5 - 6 Melville Place
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £750
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : EH4

14 Oct 2021
People found this helpful0

We recently rented a property in Edinburgh through Direct Lettings. The process of obtaining the lease was fairly straightforward and carried out very efficiently. The agents were prompt to respond to any emails we sent or in answering any queries we had and there was a good line of communication ... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review

By : 'C'
Branch : Edinburgh, 5 - 6 Melville Place
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £900
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : EH10

8 Mar 2021
People found this helpful0

We rented with direct lettings for 4.5 years and had an excellent experience. Upon reporting faults, repairs were completed within the week. Any disputes were handled fairly and professionally. I have previously had bad experiences with letting agencies, but direct lettings exceeded my ... Read Full Review

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By : 'M'
Branch : Edinburgh, 5 - 6 Melville Place
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £1950
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : EH4

16 Dec 2020
People found this helpful0

Jackie and her team helped us rent out our house for a year while we were overseas. They guided us through the whole process - getting the house and paperwork ready, finding the first tenant, finding a new tenant after the first one moved out half way through, getting a fence repaired after it ... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'JS'
Branch : Edinburgh, 5 - 6 Melville Place
Services : Surveying
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : EH12

10 Nov 2020
People found this helpful0

Sadly am a neighbour to a DL let - a property that has not been regularly managed. Recently DL moved in a tenant with what appears to be a pit bull terrier. A large, dangerous illegal dog. I was not expecting any help or even interest from them as they've been approached before about the ... Read Full Review

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By : 'Stephen'
Branch : Edinburgh, 5 - 6 Melville Place
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : TD1

9 Oct 2020
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Rachel Virtue is a superstar. Nothing is too much trouble for her; issues are resolved rapidly and efficiency must be her middle ... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review

By : 'Andrea'
Branch : Edinburgh, 5 - 6 Melville Place
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : EH5

30 Sept 2020
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I’ve recently rented with direct lettings and found everyone in the office extremely helpful and quick at answering any queries. Would not hesistate to let with them ... Read Full Review

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By : 'Cathie'
Branch : Edinburgh, 5 - 6 Melville Place
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : EH5

24 Jun 2020
People found this helpful0

This was our first time renting in Scotland, and despite having rented in Australia and being landlords ourselves, we were still unsure about the process. Direct Lettings were always very helpful and respectful and did not treat us like second class citizens. They represented their client's ... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review

By : 'Joe'
Branch : Edinburgh, 5 - 6 Melville Place
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : EH11

5 Sept 2019
People found this helpful0

Fantastic service from Direct Lettings. My flat was placed on the market quickly and since it was taken on there's never been any issues through DL. They take the hassle away for tenants looking to let out property. Would definitely recommend using ... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review
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By : 'Murray'
Branch : Edinburgh, 5 - 6 Melville Place
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £850
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : EH11

28 Aug 2019
People found this helpful0

I have had occasion to contact Rachel regarding my son's tenancy and each time she was helpful, efficient and all that you look for from a letting agency. I have dealt with many agencies over the same issues and all others were obstructive or clueless. This was a pleasant ... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Tina'
Branch : Edinburgh, 5 - 6 Melville Place
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : DG1

16 Jan 2017
People found this helpful0

Extremely inefficient, dishonest and lazy. Real agencies perform the administrative work they exist to do. This isn't the first agency I have dealt with. But it is the first one who wanted me to do their work. Not enough, when I informed them some of my paperwork may take a day or two longer than ... Read Full Review


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By : Laura Weir

8 Feb 2017

Dear Tina, I am sorry that you have not had a positive experience with our agency. Agencies no longer charge tenancies agency fees (this has been the case for several years in Scotland now) and...


This agency did not keep ...

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1 Star Review

By : 'Joel'
Branch : Edinburgh, 5 - 6 Melville Place
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : EH

8 Aug 2016
People found this helpful0

This agency did not keep inventories resulting in tenants walking off with furnishings etc. They don't ensure that your property is kept clean although this is a condition of a Scottish ... Read Full Review


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Ok if they did their job.

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2 Star Review

By : 'Ess'
Branch : Edinburgh, 5 - 6 Melville Place
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : EH11

1 May 2013
People found this helpful0

I use the services of 3 Letting Agents, sadly Direct Lettings aka JE Shepherds was always scoring lowest on my list for service. I discovered that they were not looking after my interests when I decided to view a flat after it became void. I was shocked to find the place in such a poor state. ... Read Full Review


What agent could do to change your mind?

1) Sent reports of inspections. 2) Answered emails. 3) Responded to phone calls and messages promptly. 4) Not spend any money on maintenance without making contact - our usual protocol.

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By : Customer Services

16 Sept 2014

We would firstly like to thank you for your feedback and as always we take all concerns very seriously. Wendy was only with Direct Lettings for a short time and since her departure in June 2013 we ...


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