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1 Star Review

By : 'Emily'
Services :
Rent PCM : £620
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : PR1

3 Feb 2024
People found this helpful3

Disgusting is the only word to describe this letting agency. PRESTON BRANCH. After renting a property from them for 10 years and keeping it in impeccable condition, I was issued a Section 21, in October 2023. This came 2 weeks after I complained about an issue with ongoing mould & damp. The property needed a lot of work doing which the Female landlord was refusing to do. The house was built in 1998 and EVERYTHING at the property was original, including the boiler! I left the property on the date the possession was required back in January 2024. Prior to leaving I contacted Cerys who advised how there would be NO problem with me getting my deposit back as inspections show how well I maintain the property and that the landlord just wants to sell. February 2024 the landlord and the lettings agency Cerys & Declan have informed me my deposit is being used to get the property ready for new tenants! The checking out report DOES NOT match how I left the property and I have pictures dated with the time to prove this, it’s unbelievable how they can think their report matches the pictures I took that morning. This is now a dispute with the TDS. The staff Declan and Cerys (this woman has 2 personalities) lie and speak to you in such a patronising way, they are a disgrace. They look for anyway what so ever to keep your deposit. I have requested the inspection reports that have been taken over the 10 year period to show how the landlord has not maintained the property and the Lettings Agency and landlord will NOT give me any copies, why is this? Because it shows they are liars. As a lettings agency Farrell Heyworth allowed the landlord not to maintain the property and soon as I pushed for the work to be done I was issued with a Section 21.


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    53a Market StreetLancaster, Lancashire
    LA1 1JG
    01524 842222

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Emily'
    Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
    Rent PCM : £620
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : PR1

    3 Feb 2024
    People found this helpful3

    Disgusting is the only word to describe this letting agency. PRESTON BRANCH. After renting a property from them for 10 years and keeping it in impeccable condition, I was issued a Section 21, in October 2023. This came 2 weeks after I complained about an issue with ongoing mould & damp. The ... Read Full Review


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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Christine'
    Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : LA1

    14 Dec 2023
    People found this helpful2

    If I could give 0 stars I would My experience with Farrell Heyworth estate agents (Lancaster) has been extremely disappointing. We have dealt with both the lettings and the sales department over the past three + years. I've encountered numerous issues, primarily concerning poor... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Donald'
    Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
    Rent PCM : £650
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : LA1

    27 Oct 2023
    People found this helpful0

    They are a joke, go somewhere else.Hastle and lies from start to finish. Some nice staff but unfortunately coherced from useless... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Carl'
    Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
    Rent PCM : £650
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : FY8

    4 Apr 2023
    People found this helpful4

    I have recently moved out of a property I was renting from this terrible company. 3 years i waited for them to fix my bedroom window which would not open causing mould and a fire hazard. The bathroom was covered in mould due to no ventilation which they were made aware of numerous times and refused ... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Kat1994'
    Services : Letting( As a Owner )
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : LA1

    16 Nov 2022
    People found this helpful1

    Farrell Heyworth have to be amongst the worst letting agents in the North-West. I have been forced to give them 1 star as it is impossible to leave them ‘zero’. They have habitually made mistakes in the management of my property, costing me hundreds of pounds over the 9 years... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Joanne'
    Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : LA1

    7 Feb 2022
    People found this helpful4

    Applied for so many houses through the the Lancaster agents. On two separate occasions I was told that as soon as the properties became available for viewing they would let me know... They didn't!!! Searching for properties is stressful enough without these adding to your stress!! Absolutely... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'LMC'
    Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
    Sold price : £157000
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : PR3

    28 Jan 2022
    People found this helpful3

    Rang yesterday, same day house went on the internet, regarding a viewing, took all details and explained they would ring me back as they was doing block bookings for viewing. Just noticed today it has a sold sign. no contact NOTHING. appalling customer service. definitely will not look at... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Jade'
    Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : LA2

    29 Jul 2021
    People found this helpful4

    Initial viewing of the house was quick and helpful. However, was meant to move in earlier this week and was then told further documents needed to be sent over. Why was this done on the day we were supposed to move in? Move in date was pushed forward two days and then got told we would have to wait... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Jenni'
    Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant )
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : LA1

    12 Jul 2021
    People found this helpful2

    I have never experienced such poor customer service with an estate agent. I showed interest in several rental properties and asked if I could view them. Every time I sent an enquiry, I would receive a phone call from a member of staff, who told me that they would get in touch as soon as possible... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Daniel'
    Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
    Rent PCM : £1111
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : LA1

    6 Mar 2021
    People found this helpful3

    Never met an estate agent this poor in customer service. They don’t reply to emails or calls even if it’s an emergency. Actually looking forward to the tenancy... Read Full Review

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    5 Star Review
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    By : 'Claire'
    Services : Mortgages
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : LA1

    1 Mar 2021
    People found this helpful0

    I have recently bought a house and I received support from both Lindsay and Beth from the Mortgage Advice Bureau. Lindsay and Beth were both brilliant throughout the whole buying process; they were very helpful and friendly and were available to answer any queries I had. They also regularly kept in ... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Stuff'
    Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : LA1

    23 Feb 2021
    People found this helpful3

    Useless inept staff, managers and company. Called to arrange valuation of my house, was sent info and asked to complete for a virtual valuation. Then 10 mins later get a text saying I had a telephone appointment for valuation the next day. Okay won't compete the on line stuff then will... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Ross'
    Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
    Rent PCM : £475
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : LA1

    4 Jan 2021
    People found this helpful2

    Absolutely awful service. Left me on a mattress on the floor for two months in a property advertised as fully furnished. They sent a dodgy contractor round to put an unsafe boiler back on, second opinion said it was not safe to use. They also tried to charge me illegal fees. And gave a bad... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Georgina'
    Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : LA1

    4 Dec 2020
    People found this helpful3

    Not to be trusted, unreliable, never answered emails or calls, and when they did they sometimes lied or put me on hold then to never pick up again. We paid the deposit on a rental property and waited weeks for the 'paper work' to be done before we could move in. Days before we were... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'J'
    Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant )
    Rent PCM : £560
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : LA1

    27 Sept 2020
    People found this helpful0

    Absolutely digusted in Farrell Heyworth Lancaster. My partner and I applied to rent a property we needed to find somewhere fast. We were promised a quick turn around but was disappointed unable to get hold of anyone in the office. Rebecca gave us incorrect information which resulted in is being... Read Full Review

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    By : 'John'
    Services : Letting( As a Owner )
    Rent PCM : £600
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : LA2

    3 Sept 2020
    People found this helpful1

    Chose FH as believed they would go the extra mile in providing a service. I could not have been more wrong. We never know who we are dealing with, no one returns calls and everyone who we have had to deal with in letting our property, are scathing about them. Not sure what the competition is like... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Ross'
    Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
    Rent PCM : £475
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : LA1

    31 Aug 2020
    People found this helpful1

    The worst letting agents in Lancaster. They lie to your face, ignore your calls, take forever to process transactions and... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Mr'
    Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : LA13

    14 Oct 2018
    People found this helpful9

    After putting my home on the market with FH, it took them a few attempts to take the photos, but it was completed within 2 weeks. I wanted my home listed as a premium property on Rightmove, dispite this the property was not listed as such. I had to ring 5 times for them to correct the error, turns ... Read Full Review

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    4 Star Review
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    By : 'Frances'
    Services : Letting( As a Owner )
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : LA1

    31 Jul 2018
    People found this helpful0

    Claire has a friendly, welcoming air which have me the confidence to deal with this company. She provided the paperwork, dealt with enquiries and finalised my new... Read Full Review


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    By : Laura Gittins

    31 Jul 2018

    Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We're delighted we were able to provide you with a great service and we'll pass your kind words on to the team. If we can be of any further...

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    By : 'Sarah'
    Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
    Rent PCM : £575
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : LA1

    20 Jun 2017
    People found this helpful2

    I rent a house though F & H, Lancaster & over the past few years I've noticed a serious decline in their customer care. I have reported 2 serious problems & after hassling the maintenance team several times they haven't even got back to me. Disgraceful customer care & I'm not... Read Full Review

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    By : Laura

    26 Jun 2017

    Dear Ms Norfolk, I understand that you have spoken to my colleagues in lettings regarding the maintenance issues to your property and that these have all been resolved to your satisfaction. We...

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