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urbanbubble

3.1/5, 69 Reviews
47% Recommended

100% sales valuation accuracy

46% letting valuation accuracy

69% sales fee satisfaction

69% letting fee satisfaction

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urbanbubble is an award-winning residential property management agent, providing services to residential apartment schemes in the North West, Leeds and Sheffield. The spark The business was launched by MD Michael Howard in 2008 from the spare bedroom of his city-centre apartment. Frustrated with the managing a
gent in place, Michael took over management of the 70 apartments in his block and urbanbubble was born.
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Performance Statistics
ServicesValuationFeesMin Price of property reviewedMax Price of property reviewed
Sales100.00%69%£230,000£230,000
Lettings46%69%£356£1,200
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Areas covered
  • Greater Manchester
  • Leeds
  • Liverpool
  • London
  • Sheffield
Address

urbanbubble
Sevendale House, 7 Dale StreetManchester, Greater Manchester
M1 1JA
01612363344

Opening Hours
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  1. 08:30 - 17:30
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  5. 09:00 - 17:00
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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
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1 Star Review
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By : 'Peter'
Branch : Manchester, Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £1100
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M1

2 Nov 2020
People found this helpful1

They threatened me with eviction during August, 2020 despite I paid all of my rent on time. They have stolen my deposit at the end of tenancy. Never use their services these are * ... Read Full Review

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By : 'Hannah'
Branch : Manchester, Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M4

2 Nov 2020
People found this helpful1

The most incompetent and unresponsive lettings agency I have ever dealt with. Ignore all of your emails/calls regarding issues with the tenancy, been moved out of our flat over a month now and have just stolen our deposit from us and apparently just refuse to reply to any emails we send regarding ... Read Full Review

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By : Katie

16 Nov 2020

Did you solve this? Having issues...


**Owe me a month's ...

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1 Star Review

By : 'J'
Branch : Manchester ,Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : L8

19 Oct 2020
People found this helpful0

**Owe me a month's rent...unresponsive...ignoring emails** I would avoid getting involed with this company. I rented a property through them, I lived there for 2 years and never caused any issues. I paid my rent, never bothered the management with any issues - in other words I did ... Read Full Review

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By : Katie

16 Nov 2020

Did you solve this? Having issues...


Terrible service, emails ...

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1 Star Review

By : 'Moor'
Branch : Manchester ,Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : L1

4 Aug 2020
People found this helpful0

Terrible service, emails either not responded to or never signed, so never know who wrote them. No closing statements provided, erroneous charges applied...would never use them or recommend ... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Chris'
Branch : Manchester ,Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (Property Management)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : L1

29 Jul 2020
People found this helpful4

The only way to describe this company is as scamming thieves. Tried to steal money from me by claiming that all rent has been already paid to me. When threatened with legal actions thieves responded by stating " there maybe some more rent due to you " which after weeks and weeks of ... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Jordan'
Branch : Manchester ,Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : L7

8 Jul 2020
People found this helpful1

Immoral and highly unprofessional. After agreeing a rental contract, they accepted someone else’s offer after ours... they then continued to ignore any emails and phone calls I tried to make. Sham of a ... Read Full Review

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By : 'Colin'
Branch : Manchester ,Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Rent PCM : £95000
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : L1

7 May 2020
People found this helpful2

Elliot group has been horrible, poor communication, we think they scammed us. They are yet to pay us guaranteed rent via Urban Bubble for the past 9 months. Can we join together to take this matter to court. Ethics and Green Capitals Investment ... Read Full Review


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By : Sophie

13 Jun 2020

Hi Uju I would be interested in coming together to take legal action Against Elliot...


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1 Star Review

By : 'Rosie'
Branch : Manchester ,Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : L7

15 Apr 2020
People found this helpful1

Firstly, I have lived here for two years. Yes I lived their again but this was because I had already paid the deposit for the second year and confirmed living their before things starting going wrong. It is also one of the cheapest student accommodation so close to the University, but there was a ... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review
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By : 'Laura'
Branch : Manchester, Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : M1

29 Jan 2020
People found this helpful1

Before my viewing the tenant could not be found even though they had had a weeks notice. They had the only the keys available which was no fault of the agency. Andrew went above and beyond his job to track down the tenant so I could keep my viewing. He was very friendly and kept very calm under a ... Read Full Review

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1 Star Review

By : 'Thirstydog'
Branch : Manchester ,Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : LS7

2 Oct 2019
People found this helpful6

Awful company to deal with, they've been managing a property I bought in 2016 via Elliot Group. Loads of problems with the guaranteed rental yield, most of which they've (rightly) blamed on the developer; however my latest quarterly 'live yield' payment was half what it ... Read Full Review

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By : Hughallen

6 Jul 2020

Bought flat in falkner place 2018 Elliot Lawless seams to be a con man would never deal with Elliot group...


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1 Star Review

By : 'ohomee'
Branch : Manchester, Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £950
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : M1

28 May 2019
People found this helpful0

Disappoint with new agent, today they make an appointment to meet me at 1p.m. about new contract. Even if I said that I am so busy right now and ask can we meet after 5 June, he said it need to be today(28 May 2019). When I back to my flat from work and wait for him. He did not coming and no email ... Read Full Review

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4 Star Review
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By : 'Mabs'
Branch : Manchester, Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £850
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : M4

7 May 2019
People found this helpful1

As a tenant, I can say that Vanessa and Andrew has helped to get any issues regarding the apartment to be sorted. Special mention to Vanessa as she helped to sort an appliance issue by discussing with the landlord and got it ... Read Full Review


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Agent fee is a bit high but the service is worth

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5 Star Review
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By : 'Happy'
Branch : Manchester, Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : M1

2 May 2019
People found this helpful1

Great service from Vanessa and the guys at Urban Bubble...sold for asking price in 6 weeks!! Thanks very ... Read Full Review

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5 Star Review
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By : 'Regents'
Branch : Manchester, Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Rent PCM : £550
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : M30

1 May 2019
People found this helpful1

Andrew has gone the extra mile in managing a tricky situation with one of my tenants. He is always polite and courteous and happy to share his opinion on the best way forward. I would recommend ... Read Full Review


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They are very reasonable for the service they provide

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5 Star Review

By : 'Queensland'
Branch : Manchester ,Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : L3

1 Apr 2019
People found this helpful0

Karen is an incredible housekeeper! She not only looks after the place and ensures it's kept tidy but is always there for the residents no matter what the issue! The entire building is kept spotless thanks to Karen and her hard work! Not only does she focus on keeping the building clean ... Read Full Review


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Karen is very hardworking and is incredible at what she does. She is always there for everyone ensuring everyone is okay and also looks after the place in an incredible way. Considering the accommodation is a very large place Karen always puts her job first and ensures she goes above and beyond what is expected of her! She is an incredible individual who is always highly spoken of amongst myself and other residents who live in the accommodation!

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5 Star Review

By : 'Jordan'
Branch : Manchester ,Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : L7

28 Mar 2019
People found this helpful0

Catherine is a very pleasant and extremely happy member of staff that always goes beyond expectations and is very time efficient. Catherine is also very fun and very respectful and generous when busy always making time to see that every Tennent is a having a delight ... Read Full Review

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By : 'MikeyR'
Branch : Manchester, Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : M15

20 Mar 2019
People found this helpful1

Andrew has always provided an exemplary fully managed service for my 3 apartments in Manchester. He is very proactive and always willing to go that extra yard to keep the customer appy. Examples include: - achieved maximum rental prices and contract lengths - produced a detailed rental/sales ... Read Full Review


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Excellent

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By : 'Steve'
Branch : Manchester, Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Sold price : £230
Rent PCM : £1100
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : M4

14 Feb 2019
People found this helpful1

I've been incredibly impressed by the hard work and continued support from Andrew and the team urban bubble. I have had a few challenges with one of my properties in Manchester but Andrew has always been there to offer advice logistical support and positive solutions. I was so impressed by his ... Read Full Review


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Very reasonable considering the service

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By : 'Lydia'
Branch : Manchester, Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £1050
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : M154

13 Feb 2019
People found this helpful1

My dealings with Urban Bubble were always a dream - queries were dealt with very quickly, and any problems were rectified quickly too! I'd definitely recommend them to anyone in the Manchester ... Read Full Review


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good

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By : 'Alan'
Branch : Manchester, Sevendale House, 7 Dale Street
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : M4

13 Feb 2019
People found this helpful1

Having had a less than good service from other agents in the city, I transferred the management of my properties to Urbanbubble. It was the best decision I could have made! Vanessa and Andrew provide an excellent service, being first class at responding to issues and keeping me fully informed. ... Read Full Review


Comments on Agent Fees

The management fees are very competitive and represent good value given the quality of the service

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