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Prakash
By : 'Thomas'
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Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LE2
6 Sept 2013
People found this helpful2
I am very unhappy with the service I've received from Martin and Co and from their agent Prakash in particular. When viewing the property we were told that the rent was 675 but it turned out to actually be 775. This was still quite low so we decided to accept. We were then told that the house was having repairs done but that these would be finished by the 13th of September. A day later this was changed to the 20th of September, a full 16 days after the date we had indicated we would like to move in. We still went ahead and had very poor email contact with the agent over a period of two weeks at the end of which, one we had provided all relevant documentation and on the date we had indicated that we wanted to move in, we were told that we would have to wait up to a week for a references check. When I complained about this the agent was very deffensive and argumentative and claimed that we had received this information in an email. This was completely untrue. When I confornted him with this he then changed his story and said that he had told us at the viewing, also untrue. He then changed his story again and said he had told us at the signing of the preliminary contract. This was also a complete lie. He came back a few hours later saying the referencing was done but that it would now take up to five days to do the inventory, another surprise delay he hadn't ever mantioned to any of us involved, as well as the fact that this would cost £35. These delays leave us officially homeless for almost a week as we had made it very clear that we wanted to move in on the 4th or 5th of September. Communication has been terrible with the agent not answering emails fully and taking longer than expected to reply to urgent emails, and now we're left worrying what the next delay or charge will be. I will never be using Martin and Co again and would advise everyone to steer well clear.
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The agent could have simply laid out every cost and delay to us in written form at the very start of the process and that way we woudl have been prepared for all this.
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By : Ro
11 Jan 2014Hi Thomas, My friend and I have also had the same experience with Martin & Co and in particular the same member of staff, Prakash Parmar. On the viewing, i was informed that the house was through the post bills for the gas and electric, there was a TV aerial in the master bedroom but one will be put in the second bedroom, certain furniture would be removed from the secondary bedroom (as i had my own furniture from a previous house) and a paint touch up on the walls throughout the house. On our moving day we discovered that the house was actually on a key meter for the gas and electric, BOTH bedrooms didn't have TV aerials, all the furniture was still in the secondary bedroom and the walls were patchy and bodged. When questioned about these he responded with complete denial of all knowledge of these promises and i was rudely spoken to and made to feel lost and very unsupported and even slightly threatened. I have had to find my own storage for the furniture, we had to wait three weeks for the TV aerials to be put in, including 2 days off work to meet the work men for the job, and we are now having to live with the pay by meter as this is something the landlord doesn't want to change. We strongly recommend to everyone that they avoid this agency at all costs!
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| Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 33.00% | 67% | £110,000 | £170,000 |
| Lettings | 100% | 38% | £575 | £695 |
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Martin & Co
162 Narborough Road, Leicester, Leicestershire
LE3 0BW
01509 551000
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Would you recommend ? : No
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Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £4
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LE2
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By : 'Jess'
Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LE19
26 Jan 2024
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Awful experience from start to finish. Communication from the office was poor, being told we would receive email updates and never did. We had to keep chasing to find out what was happening. Our viewing got moved on the day of to a later date, 9 days later. Struggled to get a straight answer... Read Full Review
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By : 'Kay'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LE3
12 Oct 2022
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From valuation to completion Afzaal acted with utmost professionalism and courtesy, keeping us informed and updated during the stressful and prolonged process of selling late parents home. Highly... Read Full Review
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By : 'Let's'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Sold price : £110000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : LE4
30 Mar 2021
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I bought a flat in Leicester in 2004 and discovered that two neighbouring flats were being let by Martin & Co and was impressed by a number of things which my neighbours reported. So when I came to let my own flat in 2008 I knew that I was wanting to work with Martin & Co. Lettings has... Read Full Review
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5 Star Review
By : 'Andrew'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : LE2
9 Dec 2020
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They were very helpful and kept us well informed. We would happily recommend this company. And Afzaal Hussain ( Affy ) you are a... Read Full Review
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By : 'SUKHVINDER'
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Sold price : £170000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : LE3
6 Dec 2020
People found this helpful0
So good and excellent job done . Update me continued so much helpful staff. Branch manager at Leicester is so kind and helpful person... Read Full Review
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By : 'simon'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £695
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : LE7
14 Feb 2020
People found this helpful0
Amazing thanks for all your support and help, a breathe of fresh air. They really do care, you pay for a service but having the TLC really does matter and they give... Read Full Review
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By : 'Toni'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Rent PCM : £695
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : LE7
13 Feb 2020
People found this helpful0
We had a letting agent previously who we had to chase there was communication and we decided to move for these issues, Martin & Co became our choice and they have been fantastic - lots of communication even to the point of identifying how you like to be communicated with , they are ace, the... Read Full Review
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By : 'Annie'
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LE30
20 May 2019
People found this helpful2
The main issues were; Advising to put the property on the market at £10,000 less than (we achieved OUR asking price in 6 days). With a flat rate, I assume a quick sale is in the estate agents best interest. Failing to communicate with both selling parties (who were separated) via email. Despite... Read Full Review
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For the lack of service and ill-advised valuation, the service is overpriced.
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By : 'Unhappy'
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LE67
4 Jan 2018
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Matthew from the Coalville branch Leicester It may be your day off today, but I don't know that and you rang me, not me ringing you, if you could not be bothered to accept my 195000 cash offer in a decent manner then don't, but I will tell the vendor which I met today, and we all agreed... Read Full Review
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By : 'Cara'
Services : Sales( Prospective Vendor/Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LE1
25 Jul 2017
People found this helpful2
I was recently looking for a flat to buy. I looked at two and was meant to look at at third flat. The fact that this estate agent made me decide to not bother buying should be self explanatory. The first girl I dealt with named Emily was nice and friendly to be fair and did try to help me to start... Read Full Review
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By : 'DS'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £575
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LE2
13 Oct 2014
People found this helpful4
After being told my full circumstances they are happy to take your money for referencing and then claim the landlord has turned down a payment of six months rent in advance and a guarantor as I am not working due to ill health. The reason given is not my health but the landlord insurance to protect ... Read Full Review
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Charged full fees for a service that was not provided due to their own incompetence
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By : 'Humunculos'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LE2
25 Sept 2014
People found this helpful2
Worst real estate agents I have ever dealt with. They are rude, unprofessional and ignore their own legally binding paper work. They should be shut down as they do not do their jobs properly. They messed me around with my rent, refused to give my deposit back 4 months after they had said they would ... Read Full Review
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Me and my husband came from ...
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By : 'Rohab'
Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LE1
5 Aug 2014
People found this helpful1
Me and my husband came from Birmingham via taxi paying 80 pounds for this viewing .Prakash was not helpful .wasnt flexible with timings of viewings when we called to say we were outside and on his phone he didn't pick up .Rude lady at reception .despite beings there on the time he proposed be WASNT ... Read Full Review
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By : 'Ro'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LE3
11 Jan 2014
People found this helpful0
My friend and I have also had the same experience with Martin & Co and in particular the same member of staff, Prakash Parmar. On the viewing, I was informed that the house was through the post bills for the gas and electric, there was a TV aerial in the master bedroom but one will be put in... Read Full Review
What agent could do to change your mind?
Do not give false promises to customers, speak to customers like human beings, be polite, be helpful
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1 Star Review
By : 'Thomas'
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LE2
6 Sept 2013
People found this helpful2
I am very unhappy with the service I've received from Martin and Co and from their agent Prakash in particular. When viewing the property we were told that the rent was 675 but it turned out to actually be 775. This was still quite low so we decided to accept. We were then told that the house was... Read Full Review
What agent could do to change your mind?
The agent could have simply laid out every cost and delay to us in written form at the very start of the process and that way we woudl have been prepared for all this.
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By : Ro
11 Jan 2014Hi Thomas, My friend and I have also had the same experience with Martin & Co and in particular the same member of staff, Prakash Parmar. On the viewing, i was informed that the house was...
Avoid this agent at all cost! ...
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By : 'H'
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LE11
19 Feb 2013
People found this helpful1
Avoid this agent at all cost! They were agents for our rental property and their service is appalling. They missed 2 gas certificates, which have to legally be done every year. They were unable to work out simple calculations when our tenant fell behind on his rent and in the end I sent them the... Read Full Review
What agent could do to change your mind?
Acted professionally, done what they were paid for and sorted my complaint quickly.
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By : MartinCoLoughborough
14 Feb 2014We are sorry to hear about your experience with Martin & Co. Whilst the Leicester team were looking after the LE11 area at the time. The LE11 is now independently owned by a new...
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