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3/5, 15 Reviews
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1 Star Review

By : 'Kory Harkin'
Services : Letting(I am a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £1000
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : B17

4 Mar 2025
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My experience with Shipways Harborne has been an absolute nightmare. The property was in an unlivable state from the moment I moved in, and the letting agents have been completely negligent in addressing serious health hazards. The cooker and hobs didn’t work over a month, forcing me to spend extra money on food, which they have yet to reimburse. The property was filthy, with undeniable evidence of cat urine on the curtains, sofa, and carpet, despite their claims that no cat had lived there. The stench of urine was overwhelming, and after using a carpet cleaner, the smell got even worse—indicating deep contamination. The sofa and carpet were covered in urine stains, and to mask the smell, they had doused the sofa in Shake 'n Vac before I moved in. This was clearly done to cover up the issue rather than fix it. The urine stains, embedded fur, and contamination have caused me severe skin irritation and eczema. It wasn’t until I finally had the motivation to do a deep spring clean that I started to notice the full extent of the problem. For over a month, I avoided staying in the flat because of how unbearable it was, and when I identified the issue in the second month, a lettings negotiator actually laughed at my situation, making a joke about how I hadn’t noticed it sooner. This level of unprofessionalism is beyond unacceptable. Despite countless complaints and photographic evidence, Shipways refused to treat the problem and instead dismissed my concerns. They eventually agreed to release me early, but they still refused to take responsibility the unacceptable hygiene conditions or do anything to make the property habitable in the meantime. I have felt physically sick living in this property, and their complete lack of care has made it clear they only care about taking money, not maintaining livable conditions tenants. If you value your health and wellbeing, STAY FAR AWAY FROM SHIPWAYS HARBORNE. Their negligence, lack of professionalism, and disregard tenant welfare are shocking. I will be escalating this to Environmental Health and other authorities to ensure they are held accountable.


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    paid a significant amount in rent and fees expecting a clean and well-maintained property, yet I’ve been left dealing with filth, urine stains, and severe hygiene issues. On top of that, I had no working cooker or hobs for over a month, which added extra costs and inconvenience. I’ve only been here for two months, and this entire experience has been unacceptable. After taking my money, you refuse to take responsibility for making the flat livable

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    Sales80.00%100%£175,000£275,000
    Lettings0%67%£900£1,100
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    172 High Street HarborneBirmingham, West Midlands
    B17 9PP
    0121 427 3264

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Ruvimbo'
    Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
    Rent PCM : £1100
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : B17

    12 Mar 2025
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    I had a bad experience with Shipways letting Agents , went for the house viewing in February and upon viewing they were some furniture in the house and the Agent Leah said they were going to remove the furniture and deep clean making it ready for us, On the 26 of February we received a call from Isiamel one of the Agents and asked us to come to their offices the following day to collect the keys,we went there and they said we need to sign the contract and pay the remaining rent as we had paid £254 for holding deposit ,we paid out Standing balance of £847 to Shipways account and signed the contract, all was in rush,we even mentioned that we can't sign the contract as we need to read first they said the moving date was supposed to be that day 27 February so we need to do everything by the day, We got the keys and went to the house, We got the shock of our lives,we were welcomed with dirty and dusty carpet,the cupboards were so filthy ,the shower glass with limescale and marks ,we took the photos and WhatsApp the landlord as she was already communicating with us,email the pictures to the Agents as well and they ignored,the landlord said she had cleaned and painted the house and it was ready for us to move in, Ringed the Agents to ask if they saw my email they said yes and they are taking landlord's word that she had cleaned and painted, on that note after communicating with landlord she blocked me and my husband on WhatsApp. We are very disappointed and hurt that someone can just take our money we worked very hard for just like that and we even told them that we do not have any more money to secure another house and this situation is really affecting us and our children at most as they are worried that we will end up homeless but they are not even bothered. We returned the keys the following day to the Agents and asked them for refund ,when we ask them they said we already transfered the money to the landlord ,imagine all this happened in one day ,how can the Agents say they already transfered the money to the landlord in 2hrs after tenant paid? They told us to report anywhere we want and they cannot do anything about it, we have given notice at where we are staying and spent the money we had ,we so disappointed as we paid for the services we did not receive, When we ask the Agent about the refund they tell us to speak to the landlord but for God's sake how can we speak to the landlord when we paid the money to the Agents ,we will not let this one go until we get our money back

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Kory'
    Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
    Rent PCM : £1000
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : B17

    4 Mar 2025
    People found this helpful0

    My experience with Shipways Harborne has been an absolute nightmare. The property was in an unlivable state from the moment I moved in, and the letting agents have been completely negligent in addressing serious health hazards. The cooker and hobs didn’t work over a month, forcing me to spend... Read Full Review


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    paid a significant amount in rent and fees expecting a clean and well-maintained property, yet I’ve been left dealing with filth, urine stains, and severe hygiene issues. On top of that, I had no working cooker or hobs for over a month, which added extra costs and inconvenience. I’ve only been here for two months, and this entire experience has been unacceptable. After taking my money, you refuse to take responsibility for making the flat livable

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Garth'
    Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
    Sold price : £175000
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : B31

    19 Dec 2023
    People found this helpful0

    Terrible estate agents, they will rip you off on the selling fees. The offered to sell my house at £200,000 then two weeks later said the market had crashed and needed to drop the house by 10%. The housing market must have really gone mental in the two weeks..... anyways. Many..... Many... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Ali'
    Services : Letting (As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant)
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : B29

    18 Jan 2022
    People found this helpful2

    If I could I would give zero. Terrible management!!! We were booked for house viewing they sending reminders to make sure you are coming and later AGENT not turning up for booked appointment not answering calls or replying for email. We were travelling nearly 3h to see thus... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Karen'
    Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
    Rent PCM : £900
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : B30

    20 Oct 2021
    People found this helpful2

    I am shocked this company has got good reviews they are awful! They promised me a house to let and requested a week rent £207 which I paid. The landlord then refused me based on the fact I was unaware I ad a CCJ from 4 years ago. That's fine but they are keeping my weeks worth of... Read Full Review

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    5 Star Review
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    By : 'Tom'
    Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
    Sold price : £275000
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : B45

    4 Mar 2021
    People found this helpful1

    Me and my partner were new to buying and selling a property and the whole experience has been so easy thanks to the help from Kellie at harbrone. From answering copious amounts of questions from myself and giving me feedback near on everyday for months on end. We can’t thank her enough.... Read Full Review

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    By : 'Olivia'
    Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : B29

    2 Mar 2021
    People found this helpful0

    Best agents I’ve ever dealt with Charlotte and Elton! Made our rental process very easy and nice. Would 100% recommend! Wouldn’t go... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Dan'
    Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : B43

    2 Apr 2019
    People found this helpful0

    I can't believe that I drove 2h one way from London to Birmingham for nothing. I had viewing booked, when i reached at the property I found out that is not the one pictured and advertised. Nobody from agency has come to meet me as booked I rang the agency someone told me that... Read Full Review

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    1 Star Review

    By : 'Arthur'
    Services : Letting (As a Owner)
    Rent PCM : £900
    Would you recommend ? : No
    Postcode : B1

    18 Jun 2016
    People found this helpful1

    Terrible service for landlord, high fee for tenant, they are unresponsive and take both landlords and tenants for granted. ... Read Full Review


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    By : 'sylvia'
    Services : Sales (As a Buyer)
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : B296

    29 Feb 2016
    People found this helpful0

    This branch provided top quality service , excellent customer care. all stuff are very friendly, professional, knowledgeable. This is my second time purchase house from this office, I am so pleased with them. and highly commanded them to any body who want to sell or buy properties. They are... Read Full Review


    What agent could do to change your mind?

    fees are very good ! value for money and good for the service provide by them


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    fees are very good ! value for money and good for the service provide by them

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    By : 'D'
    Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
    Sold price : £197000
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : B68

    29 Feb 2016
    People found this helpful0

    We recently decided to put our house on the market and was considering doing this ourselves, in an effort to save extra money. I called three estate agents in the local area to provide the most accurate valuation and after meeting Fabio from Shipways, we felt like they had a real understanding... Read Full Review


    What agent could do to change your mind?

    Good


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    Good

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    By : 'Bigdave'
    Services : Letting (Accounts)
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : B62

    29 Feb 2016
    People found this helpful0

    Very polite and helpful,staff answered all my questions and was very courteous.many thanks.i have already recommended this branch to a couple of... Read Full Review


    What agent could do to change your mind?

    Good


    Comments on Agent Fees

    Good

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    By : 'Paul'
    Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : B17

    28 Feb 2016
    People found this helpful0

    Shipways were a pleasure to deal with from the start of selling our property to completion. Victoria Bennett was extremely professional & went out of her way to be helpful. Thank you Vicky. Matt & Winnie for making the process as painless as... Read Full Review


    What agent could do to change your mind?

    Reasonable


    Comments on Agent Fees

    Reasonable

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    By : 'Alan'
    Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : B29

    26 Feb 2016
    People found this helpful0

    Throughout the process the service provided was friendly, professional and efficient. All members of staff were keen to be as helpful as possible and were very helpful with questions posed, always getting back to us quickly with the answer. Matthew and Winnie in particular were very good at... Read Full Review


    What agent could do to change your mind?

    The fees were about average for the services rendered.


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    The fees were about average for the services rendered.

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    By : 'GW'
    Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
    Would you recommend ? : Yes
    Postcode : B15

    24 Feb 2016
    People found this helpful1

    On the down side it was hard to get regular updates during the period before a buyer was found. I had to call in to find out if there had been interest or visits. Proactive communication from the agent at this stage was pretty much non-existent. When I called, though, staff were knowledgable,... Read Full Review


    What agent could do to change your mind?

    Similar to other agents contacted, though other agents had to be negotiated down to this level rather than offering spontaneously.


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    Similar to other agents contacted, though other agents had to be negotiated down to this level rather than offering spontaneously.

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