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1 Star Review
By : 'Gr8Landloard'
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Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : WS12
28 Jun 2013
People found this helpful8
I can only say 1 good thing about using Goodchilds, if you are a landlord like me. I only have 1 property that is rented, which is our family house. The good thing is the rent gurantee scheme. Most RG schemes are very expensive and take huge excess, where as the Goodchilds RG pays full rent after 14 days of missed rent. However, Goodchilds are compuslive liars, they lie to myself and the tenants we have had over the years. Goodchilds lie about the smallest things, to the biggest things, such as not taking full deposits from tenants. I would not recommend this cowboy outfit to any landlords. If you are a tenant, I have only bad feedback about them, from the tenants I have used. For both landlords and tenants the service that is provided by Goodchilds, is the most expensive on the market in our area. The service is disgracefully poor and they are compuslive liars, so if you want to do business with an organisation you cannot trust or rely on and pay through the nose for, then go ahead and use Goodchilds. In my opinion, they have alot of work to do, to get in line with the other lettings agents in the Area. DO NOT USE THIS BUNCH OF LYING COWBOYS
What agent could do to change your mind?
Stop lying to landlord and tenants. Do what they say they are going to do. Reduce fees. Encoporate more clarity regarding costs and charges, before contracts are due to be signed. Actually start providing a good service to landlords and stop treating us like we do not matter. I overheard a conversation in your Cannock office where Goodchilds staff were openly moaning about a landlord who had specific requirements for the property. Goodchilds need to become professional and stop lying.
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By : rosehyland
12 Jul 2013Hi....Hope you can help. Friend has left the property under Goodchild and they are saying the landlord is moaning of the state of a back carpet. Small stain....Front bedroom and living room have had good quality carpets fitted. Moaning about the oven ? mother cleaned it, it was cleaned !. Front door was damaged when we were there and asked for it to be fitted. was but now the landlord is saying we have to pay ?....ring marks on a window ceil ? silly cosmetic stuff.. Surely landlords have to look at wear and tear... You mean to know what they're like and do you have T&C of a landlord and tenant ? Much info would be appreciated... Thank you hyland@rocketmail.com.
By : Baileys_dad
13 Aug 2013Me and my partner have a lived in a property managed by these cowboys for over a year, we moved into the property with a few promises from one of their agents, a rent reduction for 1-2 moths to allow funds for decorating, bath seals to be repaired as when you have a shower it leaks into the room below, front porch door to be repaired and windows on the back of the house to repaired as the had gaps in. Taking these promises into account we were more than happy to pay their expensive fee's to move in, once moved in we were happy but after calling the agents regarding these repairs the guy who promised us the "world" had apparently been sacked due to a few problems, however i spoke to somebody else who told us they would be sorted. 2 weeks later i called them regarding the same things and i was promised a call back, another 4 weeks later, no phone call, its been 15 months we have lived here now in total still living without being able to use the shower, having to use the bath instead which isn't a problem but having a shower fitted, it would be nice to have use of it and all the other problems, i started with-holding the rent so they would get things sorted and then all of a sudden i receive a section 21 notice to quit, letters requesting i pay the outstanding rent, letters to my brother who is my guarantor threatening him with court proceedings. Since then ive spoken to the landord of the property we live in and he has given us a new tenancy agreement which goodchilds are going mad about, im not in a contract with them anymore and neither is the landlord however they say i still have to pay rent to them even if im paying the landlord also that if i dont pay the rent to them they'll charge it to my guarantor which isnt fair and not right. I have no ties with them anymore however they still have my deposit, they are the worst estate agents out there, i would recommend that people/landlords stay away from them as they are liars, cheats and money grabbers. I am an insulin dependent diabetic and suffer from autism, the last thing i want is trouble and stress from these people, they know about my illness's and still treat us like crap.......
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| Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
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| Sales | 100.00% | 100% | £138,000 | £175,000 |
| Lettings | 0% | 0% | £425 | £550 |
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1 Star Review
By : 'Izabela'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £550
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : WS1
2 Oct 2019
People found this helpful3
Absolutely disgraceful. Can't do their work because they're on holiday. Break the rules of their own contract and then tell you that that isn't right Right now we're waiting for our deposit it's been 2 weeks and 3 days. Avoid at all... Read Full Review
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5 Star Review
By : 'David'
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Sold price : £138000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : WS3
1 Aug 2019
People found this helpful0
I have worked with Walsall branch and Alex was the lady I worked with on my purchase. She was helpful and patient as my marriage had broken down and I had to wait for a settlement before I could finish sale. Yes there were some hiccups but I exchange today and look forward to settling in my new... Read Full Review
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1 Star Review
By : 'Dave'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : WS3
12 Oct 2018
People found this helpful6
After renting out one of my properties with Steve Rowe since they started there customer relations has gone down the pan. Wife Ailsa is the most unprofessional rude person I have had the misfortune to meet in the letting world who loves to engage in a fight with clients. They continuously fail to... Read Full Review
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By : 'de'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : WS2
30 Apr 2018
People found this helpful2
Called the letting agency today to let them know about the maintenance that needs to be done in our property that they are letting us in Walsall to report about the issues because it has been raised a couple of times but we did not receive any response from them to sort it out. The issue such as... Read Full Review
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£120 annual fee to "process papers" with a very poor maintenance service
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1 Star Review
By : 'avoidgoodchilds'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : WS3
7 Feb 2017
People found this helpful2
Awful company with rude and dishonest staff. Charge fees at every single opportunity - there is even a �75 fee to leave. The property was misrepresented, the 'shared garden' was actually an overgrown mess at the rear of the neighbour's garden. Every potential repair I reported was never... Read Full Review
Comments on Agent Fees
Fees for every conceivable thing, including leaving. Fees for each tenants credit checks, guarantors, admin fees, more than a month's rent in advance.
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1 Star Review
By : 'Ripoff'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £495
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : WS10
7 Oct 2016
People found this helpful2
Use these clowns at your peril, over among for return of deposit on a rented property. Do not answer emails or the phone. Absolute nightmare to deal with. If you trust these guys with selling your house, then good luck to you. All smiles and happiness when taking money off you, not interested... Read Full Review
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By : Michael Warke
11 Oct 2016Dear Sir or Madam It is difficult to reply to this review as it has been done anonymously, however we do believe we know which property it is regarding and there are items that we are awaiting in ...
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1 Star Review
By : 'jooles'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £425
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : WS11
21 Feb 2016
People found this helpful4
Looking for a property to rent . saw 3 with Goodchilds two were riddled damp - the third was reasonable but needed some repairs before habitable.Disgusted that a big company like Goodchilds would try to rent properties with so many problems they should insist on a basic standard from the landlords... Read Full Review
What agent could do to change your mind?
the fees are ridiculous for what they offer
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the fees are ridiculous for what they offer
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1 Star Review
By : 'Hjh'
Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant )
Rent PCM : £475
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : WS9
7 Nov 2015
People found this helpful5
After seeing a flat to rent on rightmove, my partner called Goodchilds and made an appointment for 12pm today to view the property. Got there to find two other prospective tenants also waiting for the agent to view the same property at the same time! Waited 15 minutes and there was no... Read Full Review
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By : 'Carolyn'
Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant )
Rent PCM : £525
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : WS1
21 Apr 2015
People found this helpful4
I wish I had read these reviews before! My boyfriend and I viewed a property in November last year. At the viewing we asked if the flat was for sale, as when we had rung up, we were asked if we were buying or renting. We were told no, the flat is not for sale. We handed the application forms... Read Full Review
What agent could do to change your mind?
The agency needed to have been honest with us from the start. They should have told us that the property was still for sale. They also should have informed us that there was an offer on the property. Had we known both of these things, then it might have been easier for us. In addition, I am still shocked at the immorality of an agency taking a letting fee from us and telling us that we can move in on a certain date, whilst knowing all along that there was an offer on the property. What would have happened if we had moved in and then were told a week later that the property was sold?
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By : 'John'
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Sold price : £175000
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : WS6
15 Feb 2015
People found this helpful5
Arranged viewing and was confronted by someone else viewing and just got ignored on a very cold day. Subsequently arranged viewing with Anesa who cancelled appointment made after waiting a week. Done on morning of viewing. They couldn't care less. I had a property to sell but would never use them . ... Read Full Review
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By : 'Mrs'
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : WS9
9 Feb 2015
People found this helpful2
I was looking for an agent to give me a valuation on my property so I approached Goodchilds in Brownhills. My first experience was with the receptionist who answered the phone. She obviously had a script of questions to ask me. I told her that the property was completely refurbished and everything... Read Full Review
What agent could do to change your mind?
Employ less inept receptionist and keep appointments when they are made. Communicate if there is an issue.
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By : 'Anon'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £485
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : WS4
6 Feb 2015
People found this helpful2
All was okay with the start of the tenancy but communication was poor, lots of change of staff and branch moves. After only living in the property 8 months landlord wanted it back, so slow sorting out getting deposit back requiring proof of paid utilities (as some utilities simply moved with me was ... Read Full Review
What agent could do to change your mind?
No fees on deposit Reduce high administration fees Consistency with communication
Comments on Agent Fees
Too high especially a fee on having your deposit back????
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By : 'eyfs2'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : WS2
13 Jan 2014
People found this helpful6
My experience with Goodchilds can only be described as awful and stressful. Having just moved 90 miles away from my friends and family for a job I was looking for a nice little flat to rent. When I moved into the flat there was no hot water which resulted in me having to contact Goodchilds to come... Read Full Review
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By : 'charpur'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
21 Nov 2013
People found this helpful6
Goodchilds estate agents have to be the most incompetant people I have ever dealt with. We have not had central heating in our rented house for 6 months. Only when our contract renewal was due did they actually bother to get it sorted. There is a huge list of problems with the property we are... Read Full Review
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By : 'Gr8Landloard'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : WS12
28 Jun 2013
People found this helpful8
I can only say 1 good thing about using Goodchilds, if you are a landlord like me. I only have 1 property that is rented, which is our family house. The good thing is the rent gurantee scheme. Most RG schemes are very expensive and take huge excess, where as the Goodchilds RG pays full rent after ... Read Full Review
What agent could do to change your mind?
Stop lying to landlord and tenants. Do what they say they are going to do. Reduce fees. Encoporate more clarity regarding costs and charges, before contracts are due to be signed. Actually start providing a good service to landlords and stop treating us like we do not matter. I overheard a conversation in your Cannock office where Goodchilds staff were openly moaning about a landlord who had specific requirements for the property. Goodchilds need to become professional and stop lying.
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By : rosehyland
12 Jul 2013Hi....Hope you can help. Friend has left the property under Goodchild and they are saying the landlord is moaning of the state of a back carpet. Small stain....Front bedroom and living room have had ...
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In addition to paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following payments permitted under the Tenant Fees Act 2019. Before the tenancy starts (payable to Goodchilds Estate Agents ‘the Agent’) Holding Deposit: 1 week’s rent Deposit: 5 Weeks Rent During the tenancy (payable to the Agent) For English properties: Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate of 3% Above the Bank of England base rate During the tenancy if permitted and applicable Utilities – gas, electricity, water and sewerage Communications – telephone and broadband Installation of cable/satellite Subscription to cable/satellite supplier Television licence Council Tax Other permitted payments Any other permitted payments, not included above, for breaches of contract or under the relevant legislation including contractual damages. These may include reasonable costs or losses incurred for loss of keys, security devices and changes to the tenancy agreement or early termination, if the Landl
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In addition to paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following payments permitted under the Tenant Fees Act 2019. Before the tenancy starts (payable to Goodchilds Estate Agents ‘the Agent’) Holding Deposit: 1 week’s rent Deposit: 5 Weeks Rent During the tenancy (payable to the Agent) For English properties: Payment of interest for the late payment of rent at a rate of 3% Above the Bank of England base rate During the tenancy if permitted and applicable Utilities – gas, electricity, water and sewerage Communications – telephone and broadband Installation of cable/satellite Subscription to cable/satellite supplier Television licence Council Tax Other permitted payments Any other permitted payments, not included above, for breaches of contract or under the relevant legislation including contractual damages. These may include reasonable costs or losses incurred for loss of keys, security devices and changes to the tenancy agreement or early termination, if the Landl
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Kindly note that legally, letting agents need to publish information about their tenancy fees, government-approved redress schemes and client money protection schemes on their website and on third party websites (on which agents are listed). For properties to lease/rent in England, agents need to keep this information up to date and precise on allAgents or specify within the property description.
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