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2/5, 27 Reviews
30% Recommended
60% sales valuation accuracy
100% letting valuation accuracy
25% sales fee satisfaction
75% letting fee satisfaction
By : 'BUNGALOW'
Services :
Would you recommend ? : Yes
INITIALLY FRIENDLY AND EFFICIENT AND KNOWLEDGEABLE CONTACT. THEN EXPERIENCE WITH THE REST OF THE TEAM NOT ONLY FRIENDLY, WELCOMING AND HELPFUL BUT PROACTIVE. ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTION PUT TO THEM. VERY SUPPORTIVE WHEN COMPLETING FORMS.
| Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 60.00% | 25% | £120,000 | £215,000 |
| Lettings | 100% | 75% | £600 | £1,200 |
Swetenhams
28 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire
CH1 1RS
01244 321321
By : 'Jon'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CH3
Terrible service, dont do what they say, poor Communication and unacceptable service... Read Full Review
By : 'Andy'
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CW6
Poor - their fee is not in line with market. It was justified to me on the basis that they offered above average. So far, they have failed to do basic things correctly. Viewings have been arranged without appointments, and can't lift a phone to call back. Would not recommend. The branch... Read Full Review
By : 'Ellie'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CH3
Re Swetenhams Chester I can't comment on the lettings team as they seem to have positive reviews but what I can say - if you thinking of selling your house with Swetenhams , please give it some serious consideration . There was one lady called Joanne who was brilliant but unfortunately she... Read Full Review
By : Andy N
12 Apr 2022Agreed - I wish I had come across this earlier. The service from branch on basic things is simply not...
By : 'BUNGALOW'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
INITIALLY FRIENDLY AND EFFICIENT AND KNOWLEDGEABLE CONTACT. THEN EXPERIENCE WITH THE REST OF THE TEAM NOT ONLY FRIENDLY, WELCOMING AND HELPFUL BUT PROACTIVE. ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTION PUT TO THEM. VERY SUPPORTIVE WHEN COMPLETING... Read Full Review
By : 'Esraa'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CH4
We rented a house with swetenhams , Thayf was so helpful and pleasant from day 1, the viewings were covid safe and easy, he was so efficient and made everything so easy for us I didn't have to worry about the stress of moving out, he was always helpful and informative and answered all of our... Read Full Review
By : 'Tori'
Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1200
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CH2
This Company manage a rented property next door to our house. The fire alarm has been continually sounding for 6th days. Nobody is living in the property and they have ignored all phone call I have made to ask what action is being taken. If I owned this property, I wouldn’t be happy to... Read Full Review

By : 'HOOLE'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CH2
My partner and I were made unintentional landlords in 2018 due to an international relocation opportunity. We decided to enrol the services of Swetenhams Chester branch to find a tenant and manage our property in Chester for the duration of our expatriation. We would like to share our experiences... Read Full Review

By : 'Sue'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CH1
My property was let within about one month of Swetenham's marketing it. Fraser Purcell at the Chester office did a superb job. My maintenance contact is Mark Dann. He has been extremely efficient and very patient with quite a handful of tenant requests. He has a pragmatic approach for which ... Read Full Review

By : 'Tony'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CH2
I have had significant problems with this agency for a long period of time. In the last six months, however, I have noticed a significant change in their approach to their responsibilities as a letting agent. Whether this is due to a change of 'culture' within the organisation or simply... Read Full Review

By : 'B'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CH2
I've been renting through Swetenhams in Chester for 5 years now. The property I rent has an excellent landlord who I've struck up a good working relationship with. When I first relocated to Chester, I found the whole process of moving in pretty straight forward and painless. A couple of... Read Full Review

By : 'RuthW'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1050
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CH1
I have lived in this rented property for a year now, and have had a pleasant experience from the start, so far. The process for contracts and moving in was extremely smooth and easy, and any problem so far- which has been very few, has been dealt with within 24 hours. I have always been responded... Read Full Review
By : 'Andrew'
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : SY14
A developers point of view here : We initially advertised 2 large executive houses with Swetenhams on an off-plan basis about 18 months ago. They took some initial photographs of the houses when they were shell's and never returned for updated photo's until the first one was finished... Read Full Review
I am so convinced that they couldn't sell either of the properties in question that I don't think we'll ever find out what their fees are.
By : 'Emeraldella'
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CH4
Please avoid this estate agents, they were absolutely horrendous. They have not got a clue. They arranged viewings and never told us, they listed our property on the internet without our approval and with incorrect details, they had several different people visiting our house , valuer, sales... Read Full Review
Bad

By : 'Tenant'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £600
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CH4
Never call you back when you ask them to, terrible customer service skills, will take you over a month to get a deposit back if renting and they never ever keep you updated. Will happily take your money but once you are no longer a tenant they will ignore and make excuses to not release the... Read Full Review
Very bad, tried to charge to renew tenancy for a year long period. We only wanted monthly and was £100+, rent was outrageous for quality of property!

By : 'Disgusted'
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CH1
Appalling service and attitude. Total incompetence. Lost the keys to the property I purchased and then fabricated a whole story about how the keys had actually been handed over. Liars. Have been left without one single front door key meaning I have to meet family members with the key so they can... Read Full Review
Don't pay for the broker service, they do nothing.
By : 'Fed'
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LL12
Avoid! Absolute rubbish service. On the market for 18 months, no viewings, no communication. When I phoned up to remove from the market they didn't know who I was, made no effort to ask why I was withdrawing. Very disappointing. Nicholas Bowden promised we wouldn't be abandoned. We were... Read Full Review
Agents fees were reduced as we'd previously tried to sell and service was bad. Was told staff had changed.
By : 'Neil'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £215000
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CH3
Terrible service from day one, lies about the package and support they offer, no proactive marketing of the property. 3 viewings were messed up in the space of a couple of weeks. Poor communication and constant lies. I would avoid Swetenhams Chester at all costs as they are unbelievably... Read Full Review
Lied about the fees at first in order to get us on board
Lied about the fees at first in order to get us on board

By : 'Mrs'
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CH7
Arrangement was made for valuation on above property June 2015 for mr Bowden to visit for 11.00am appointment. Waited till 11.30am then phone agents office said he had left. Still failed to turn up, no apology or reason havn,t heard anything... Read Full Review

By : 'Davies'
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CH7
I'm going along with everything that anyone else has said about Swetenhams Chester. To say they are diabolically awful is quite an understatement. They claim to be Chester's Premiere Estate Agents – Lord help the rest!! On 27th March 2015 I instructed Adam Palmer of Swetenhams... Read Full Review
They could tell the truth about the service they offer (or don't offer to be exact). They could perhaps make some attempt to keep in touch with their clients. How they can afford to pay their staff I don't know 'cause they know absolutely nothing about selling houses!
I had to pay £150.00 for photographs before my house could be marketed. I paid the money, the photographer took the photos but my house has not been marketed by Swetenhams. Can I get my money back??
By : 'nicky01'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
I have dealt with Swetenhams many times over the years and have they have always rented my house out very quickly and have found great tenants. They are really friendly and go above and beyond to help me with my properties. They also always get me the optimum... Read Full Review
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