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Blackcords Estates

4.7/5, 37 Reviews
95% Recommended

100% letting valuation accuracy

93% letting fee satisfaction

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Blackcords is an independent, family run business with a friendly manner and an in depth knowledge of the local area. Founded in 2006, Blackcords have grown considerably in the last 5 years with a strong client base in the whole of North London area, and have acquired a strong management portfolio which we run on
a day to day basis for our landlords. Our staff are always on hand to help and we can also provide viewings out of hours as we know that it is important that a lot of applicants will need to view properties after the end of the working day. At Blackcords every single client is dealt with in the same manner with a tailor made service to suit all needs. Our main areas of business are in residential lettings and sales as well as commercial sales in Islington and surrounding areas.
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5 Star Review
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COSTA

By : 'mark'
Services : Sales(As a Buyer)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : N7

6 Mar 2014
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I found Blackcords extremely helpful and diligent, I would certainly recommend them. My purchase hit a number of snags due to finance and solicitor problems, Costa from Blackcords guided me through all of them without complaint, to a successful result.

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Blackcords Estates
198 New North RoadLondon, Greater London
N1 7BJ
0207 359 3670

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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
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Very bad agency. They made me ...

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1 Star Review
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By : 'Seweryn'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1550
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : N22

4 Dec 2020
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Very bad agency. They have rented house to me (Landlord is related to the agency owner - Costa). They suppose to buy furniture to the house, fridges , washing machine etc, paint it initially and maintain the house. I had to buy all furniture for 5 rooms. Install new carpet on the stairs, make some ... Read Full Review

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By : Costa Mavrokordatos

7 Dec 2020

Hello Seweryn and thanks for your review. I find it strange that you say I have somehow made threats against you since I haven't spoken to you for the last 10 years. Additionally if your requests at ...


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5 Star Review
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By : 'Wahida'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1690
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : N1

21 Aug 2020
People found this helpful0

I rent my last year flat with Blackcords Estates they were very helpful. Thank you Riki and Costa. definitely recommend ... Read Full Review

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4 Star Review
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By : 'Petra'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : N7

25 Jun 2017
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Thanks Costa, it has been easy to work with you. He was very professional and attentive to our queries which he passed on to the landlord and vice-versa. I am also pleased with the speed and efficiency of the service. As a foreigner, the process was also not made overly complicated. Will recommend ... Read Full Review


Comments on Agent Fees

Fair and reasonable.

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Very dissapointed!! Been ...

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1 Star Review
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By : 'Marcin'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : N4

3 May 2017
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Very dissapointed!! Been verbaly abused from agent calling me an idiot and been told to f*** o** ! (proof on my text messages) only reason was we were running 15 min late!! Very ... Read Full Review

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By : Costa Mavrokordatos

22 Jun 2017

Dear Marcin I'm sorry to hear that you had a negative experience with our agency. I am aware of your case and you booked a viewing twice for the same property and were running late in excess of...


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5 Star Review
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By : 'Lilybet'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £750
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NN5

14 Feb 2017
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Thank you so much to everyone, especially Costa, at Blackcords Estates who helped me to rent the perfect liitle London flat. This was my first time renting and Costa was extremely patient and went through each step of the process with me. Thank you so much everyone, you were super professional ... Read Full Review


Comments on Agent Fees

I don't know!

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5 Star Review
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By : 'Eric'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1600
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : N1

19 Jan 2016
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Raluca was very professional throughout different stages of letting process. Her help was especially appreciated since this was my first time finding a flat in London. She always answered my questions and she went beyond her line of duty to fulfill all of my asks! Cosmina was also very helpful in ... Read Full Review


What agent could do to change your mind?

Good


Comments on Agent Fees

Good

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5 Star Review
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By : 'Rosie'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £650
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : N13

28 Sept 2015
People found this helpful0

Really good service- Raluca was very dilligent and careful. She answered all our questions fully and when she couldn't herself help she found someone who could. We felt that we were in a very safe, effiicient pair of ... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review
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By : 'Karolina'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1885
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : N16

21 Sept 2015
People found this helpful0

I have never heard of Blackcords before but they were very good and easy to deal with. My agent Raluca - was very responsive and was always a calming presence. I was very stressed and disillusioned after dealing with so many agents before who did not reply at all and then some who did reply only to ... Read Full Review


What agent could do to change your mind?

Fair and competitive for London.


Comments on Agent Fees

Fair and competitive for London.

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By : 'Sam'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : N7

31 Aug 2015
People found this helpful0

Costa and him team are very professional and extremely thorough in finding the right tenant/s that suit the landlords requirements. Costa works with integrity and is an honest agent, which is more than I can say for many others that I have worked with over the years. Also, Raluca who is a team ... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review
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By : 'Andy'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : N1

21 Jun 2015
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Costa was brilliant from start to finish, he was honest informative and extreamly helpful every step of the way. He kept me up to date on a regular basis and helped to get the sale through in only 2 months. I would certainly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Islington ... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review
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By : 'Ben'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £360
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : N1

4 Jun 2015
People found this helpful0

Hi, I had the chance to deal with Raluca Tabacaru from Blackcords agency while I was looking for a new property to rent. Raluca is a real expert on what she does. She knows her market and the area she works in very well, but one of her real strenght is that she listens to her customers needs ... Read Full Review

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By : 'Tom'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1340
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : N1

18 Dec 2014
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Dealing with Blackcords, Costa and Raluca, has been an absolute pleasure. I was renting a flat through Blackcords for more than two years and got to experience excellent and swift service throughout my tenancy. Costa has also proven how to deal with tenants in a professional, but also personal way, ... Read Full Review

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By : 'Natasha'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1365
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : N1

17 Oct 2014
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Black Cords introduces us to the property we are currently renting. They dealt with all the adminstratibe details efficiently and we are happy with their ... Read Full Review

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During the search of my new ...

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5 Star Review

By : 'Nicolas'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Rent PCM : £1120
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NW1

13 Jun 2014
People found this helpful0

During the search of my new flat, the agent provided all information needed to evaluate the right price of the flat. She explained all steps to obtain at the end the keys. Each time, I needed they support the agent was present (only few hours between my query and the right answer). The agent ... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review
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By : 'mark'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Sales( As a Buyer )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : N7

6 Mar 2014
People found this helpful0

I found Blackcords extremely helpful and diligent, I would certainly recommend them. My purchase hit a number of snags due to finance and solicitor problems, Costa from Blackcords guided me through all of them without complaint, to a successful ... Read Full Review

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I rented with the usual big ...

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5 Star Review
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By : 'María'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : N7

4 Mar 2014
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I rented with the usual big agencies in the past and Blackcords is definitely the fastest one and with no hidden cost. Raluca was very professional and friendly, it was a pleasure to deal with her. Overall a good ... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review

By : 'Pdg'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : N7

27 Feb 2014
People found this helpful0

I ve been using blackcords to rent my properties since the last few years. Strongly recommend it, very professional and always trying to match the right tenants for the right property. I had no problems with this estate always on time for viewings and paper works and tenants felt the same ... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review

By : 'susan'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : N1

18 Feb 2014
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I had a great experience with Blackcords who helped me find a nice flat and even recommended a local cleaner to me. Would recommend them without ... Read Full Review

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I found Costas and the team ...

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By : 'thepav'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : N1

9 Jan 2014
People found this helpful0

I found Costas and the team very professional and also very personal to deal with. They provided honest and thorough advise with regards the rental evaluation and the time taken to rent the property was very quick indeed. Would definitely recommend and use ... Read Full Review

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By : 'Andree'
Branch : Islington, 198 New North Road
Services : Letting( As a Owner )
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : NI

29 Dec 2013
People found this helpful0

l have found all the staff at Blackcords very helpful . l believe that Costa has a good working knowledge of the area where their offices are he is often more realistic about achievable rental value and prices than some other agents. The staff were always really helpful and happy to carry out ... Read Full Review

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Complaints Procedure

As a firm licensed by the National Approved Letting Scheme, Blackcords Property Consultants Ltd aims to provide the highest standards of service to all landlords and tenants, but to ensure that your interests are safeguarded, we offer the following: If you believe you have a grievance, please write in the first instance to Miss Raluca Tabacaru (Lettings Manager) at the address below: Blackcords Estates, 198, New North Road, London, N1 7BJ. The grievance will be acknowledged within 3 working days and then investigated thoroughly in accordance with established “in-house” procedures. A formal written outcome of the complaint will be sent to you within 21 days. If we require longer than this timescale we will advise you in writing and confirm our revised response date. If you remain dissatisfied with the result of the internal investigation, please contact Mr Constantinos Mavrokordatos (Managing Director) who will review the complaint. Following the conclusion of our in-house review we will write to you with a final written statement. If you are dissatisfied with the conclusion of the in-house review of the complaint, you can refer the matter to the The Property Ombudsman, Milford House, 43 – 45 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2BP.

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