By : 'Nav' Services : Letting( As a Owner ) Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : G5
27 Mar 2023
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AVOID AT ALL COSTS, worst company ever, lie to landlords and tenants, they constantly change the company name as they are useless and start again with a new name so no one notices, AVOID AT ALL... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Owner )Date: 26th Mar 2023
AVOID AT ALL COSTS, worst company ever, lie to landlords and tenants, they constantly change the company name as they are useless and start again with a new name so no one notices, AVOID AT ALL COSTS
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We have never lied to anyone and we are a reputable company who have been going for nearly 20 years and we do not know where you have got your information from in regards to changing company...
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By : 'Rachel' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : G51
28 Jul 2021
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AWFUL!! Avoid at ALL COSTS currently letting from them a property that we are having to be temporary rehoused as they came out and painted over damp for years rather than fixing it and now the damage is so severe two rooms including the bathroom need... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 27th Jul 2021
AWFUL!! Avoid at ALL COSTS currently letting from them a property that we are having to be temporary rehoused as they came out and painted over damp for years rather than fixing it and now the damage is so severe two rooms including the bathroom need redone.
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By : 'Michael' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Rent PCM : £650 Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : G41
10 Jul 2021
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Lied to steal deposit.
I would strongly avoid this company. I was told the same by a friend who originally rented with them and told me they tried to retain his deposit for no reason, but didn't heed the warnings.
Company accused me of damaging the door, despite showing proof that the... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 9th Jul 2021
Lied to steal deposit. I would strongly avoid this company. I was told the same by a friend who originally rented with them and told me they tried to retain his deposit for no reason, but didn't heed the warnings. Company accused me of damaging the door, despite showing proof that the damage wasn't like this on the last day. Company did not acknowledge this, and then sent this to an independent adjudicator, where they then changed the story, lying and saying I changed the locks when I hadn't. Fortunately the Adjudicators realised how dishonest they had been during this, and decided to award me the full deposit. I was appalled by the service provided, and I strongly recommend you don't rent from them - and if you already do, make sure you take video footage of everything. They will try anything to take your money.
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By : 'Houston' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : 16DE
2 Jul 2021
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Over two weeks now with no boiler working. No hot water / showers. An absolute disgrace! Excuse after excuse when they even bother to reply to my emails. Would these people turn up to the 'First Let's' office without having a hot shower for two weeks.. No!! Have never had to deal... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 1st Jul 2021
Over two weeks now with no boiler working. No hot water / showers. An absolute disgrace! Excuse after excuse when they even bother to reply to my emails. Would these people turn up to the 'First Let's' office without having a hot shower for two weeks.. No!! Have never had to deal with such an incompetent, unhelpful bunch of unprofessionals in my life. Avoid at all costs!
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By : 'First' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : G42
15 Apr 2021
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We have had such an awful time of it with First Lets we are imploring anyone else who has had similar experiences to get in touch. Collectively we can stand up to this utterly incompentent agency that provides completely substandard accommodation, doesn't do repairs, and allows people to live ... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 14th Apr 2021
We have had such an awful time of it with First Lets we are imploring anyone else who has had similar experiences to get in touch. Collectively we can stand up to this utterly incompentent agency that provides completely substandard accommodation, doesn't do repairs, and allows people to live in awful conditions.
Please email Firstletsyoudown@gmail.com if you have had any experience with this agency. Together, we can take a stand against these enablers of exploitation.
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By : 'J' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Rent PCM : £725 Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : G41
5 Dec 2019
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This agency are unorganised, unprofessional, and incompetent.
The flat itself was damp, there were flies/maggots living behind the sink due to a lack of sealant/dampness (which was not a health hazard apparently..) and the dishwasher stopped draining and sat with mouldy, festering water in it... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 5th Dec 2019
This agency are unorganised, unprofessional, and incompetent. The flat itself was damp, there were flies/maggots living behind the sink due to a lack of sealant/dampness (which was not a health hazard apparently..) and the dishwasher stopped draining and sat with mouldy, festering water in it for 5 weeks while the first lets team ignored/denied the issue.
Particular shoutout goes to Kayleigh, the receptionist. She always made calling up to report genuine issues a pleasure with her awful manner and pathetic attitude towards customers.
A horrific experience, from start to end.
0/10.
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Hi thanks for your review, is this the property on Durward Court? We are considering renting it so wanted to check first....
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By : 'Douglas' Services : Letting( As a Owner ) Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : G42
29 May 2019
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Live underneath a property they rent out, currently flooded for the 4th time.
They only do anything when the council has been brought in to force their hand, leaving the properties they manage with broken appliances and mice as a result. Even their own maintenance team have complained about... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Owner )Date: 28th May 2019
Live underneath a property they rent out, currently flooded for the 4th time.
They only do anything when the council has been brought in to force their hand, leaving the properties they manage with broken appliances and mice as a result. Even their own maintenance team have complained about them.
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Hello Douglas,
We are very sorry to hear about your bad experience with First Lets (up to an including many dealings with *). We have equally been treated appallingly by them and are fighting...
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By : 'Danmeister' Services : Letting( As a Owner ) Rent PCM : £450 Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : G42
17 Apr 2019
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This so called letting agency are a joke. They never respond to emails, they lost my tenants, stole £400 from me, never lodged my tenants deposit, cost me over £1,500 to get my flat up to an acceptable standard. DO NOT USE THEM, they will promise you the earth and cause you... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Owner )Date: 16th Apr 2019
This so called letting agency are a joke. They never respond to emails, they lost my tenants, stole £400 from me, never lodged my tenants deposit, cost me over £1,500 to get my flat up to an acceptable standard. DO NOT USE THEM, they will promise you the earth and cause you untold stress If anyone from the office reads this, I'll see you in court!
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By : 'JK' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : G41
11 Apr 2019
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1st Lets were extremely helpful in regards to repairs and always went above and beyond to help during my tenancy. The staff at 1st Lets were efficient in carrying out repairs sometimes the repair was carried out the same day it was reported which was great. I was fully informed about all the rules ... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 10th Apr 2019
1st Lets were extremely helpful in regards to repairs and always went above and beyond to help during my tenancy. The staff at 1st Lets were efficient in carrying out repairs sometimes the repair was carried out the same day it was reported which was great. I was fully informed about all the rules and regulations which had to be followed both when moving in/out of the property. I would highly recommend 1st Lets and may consider letting from them again in the future.
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I find this review very hard to believe. 1st Lets giving themselves fake reviews to boost their horrendous...
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By : 'Avoid' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : G41
24 Nov 2018
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From the get go we should have avoided this agency. When trying to find out if we were successful with our application we had to chase this company for almost two weeks Each time we would phone with a concern we were told someone would phone us back - nobody ever did.
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Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 24th Nov 2018
From the get go we should have avoided this agency. When trying to find out if we were successful with our application we had to chase this company for almost two weeks Each time we would phone with a concern we were told someone would phone us back - nobody ever did.
Agency told us the flat would be professionally cleaned before we could receive the keys - on our move in day there was clear evidence no/little cleaning had taken place. Windows were thick with dirt, floor was covered in a thick layer of dust/food debris/grease and paint. Kitchen counters were covered in dust/dirt.
Previous tenants had done an excellent job of hiding any problems with the property with their personal belongings so feel as if our viewing was a poor representation of what was actually being offered.
Neighbour below us rightfully complained when water from our bathroom started leaking through their roof - agency were contacted re this and the concern was ignored.
Our deposit was put into the safety deposit scheme on the very last day it could be submitted - this was after I chased the agency all day as to why they had not secured our deposit.
Landlady refused to change the blinds even though they were covered in BLACK MOULD!!!!!!!
Had to chase agency for weeks to get a copy of our gas/electric certificate.
No smoke alarm/carbon monoxide monitor was in place prior to us moving in.
Overall our experience was horrendous and staff members often smirked in our faces instead of offering help/advice.
Kitchen sink blocked within a month of us moving into the flat and initially we were told this was our fault and would have to pay for any damage - I find it hard to believe we could block the sink after such a short period of time.
I feel sorry for any future tenants. This agency and landlord are after pure profit and could not care less about the tenants living in their properties.
We have learned an expensive lesson and from now on we will be vetting and agency/landlord thoroughly before making any decision.
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By : 'Steve' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Rent PCM : £450 Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : G42
12 Nov 2018
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The most irresponsible letting agency I ever rent from.
Don't bother contacting them it will take for ever to resolve the simplest... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 12th Nov 2018
The most irresponsible letting agency I ever rent from. Don't bother contacting them it will take for ever to resolve the simplest issue.
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By : 'lilo' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : G41
21 Apr 2018
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Despite the fact fees relating to tenancies have been illegal in Scotland since 2012, 1st Lets charged me a £100 admin fee in 2016. Being over a barrel essentially - either I paid the illegal fee or I wouldn't be able to move into the property - I paid it. I moved out in January 2018 and... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 20th Apr 2018
Despite the fact fees relating to tenancies have been illegal in Scotland since 2012, 1st Lets charged me a £100 admin fee in 2016. Being over a barrel essentially - either I paid the illegal fee or I wouldn't be able to move into the property - I paid it. I moved out in January 2018 and initiated getting the fee back then next month. I finally received it yesterday, 20 April 2018. This was after a letter, phone calls and various emails. While they gave an impression of taking it seriously, I was fobbed off for weeks ("we're thoroughly checking our accounts" etc) and no contact was initiated by 1st Lets - I had to keep the pressure on constantly. It was only when I said I was ready to file at the Sheriff Court that I was told the money would be returned and even then, it took more than another week.
Avoid!
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By : 'M.L' Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant ) Rent PCM : £475 Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : G42
17 Mar 2017
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When we turned up early as they asked, they turned up on the nose of the viewing time, even though the office was across the street, this left us waiting in the rain with 6 others for them, the person who took us for the veiwing obviously hadn't told the current occupants that they were having... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Prospective Landlord/Tenant )Date: 17th Mar 2017
When we turned up early as they asked, they turned up on the nose of the viewing time, even though the office was across the street, this left us waiting in the rain with 6 others for them, the person who took us for the veiwing obviously hadn't told the current occupants that they were having views as the place was a complete riot! The flat was nice though, but again they asked us for the ridiculous -�100- holding fee of which if unsuccessful in getting back we would be charged - �35- per adult for applying! This being told to us after we had filled out the application forms and then questions them on why they needed our bank details! Highly un- professional people! They were also very rude to people who had a tenancy with them already while we were there!
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By : 'Robson' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Rent PCM : £550 Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : G14
3 Feb 2017
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AVOID AVOID AVOID!! First, they are still charging the illegal �100 reservation fee, which I never got back. The deposit always should have been sent to My Deposit within 30 days, and it was sent after 7 months and only because I asked the Trading Standards Officers to help me with the case.... Read Full Review
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Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 3rd Feb 2017
AVOID AVOID AVOID!! First, they are still charging the illegal �100 reservation fee, which I never got back. The deposit always should have been sent to My Deposit within 30 days, and it was sent after 7 months and only because I asked the Trading Standards Officers to help me with the case. Things were broken since day one, and 12 months later were still broken even though I insisted on getting them fixed. They never turned up for the full inspection saying that they were busy that day. I got the full deposit only because I asked the landlord to come and check the place before giving him the keys back. They are UNPROFESSIONAL, RUDE, and only looking for your MONEY. AVOID!!!
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You think 7 months is bad... it took them over 3 YEARS to put my deposit in a tenancy deposit scheme, and that was only after I caught them out when I asked which scheme they use and they became mega ...
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By : 'J' Services : Surveying Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : G44
23 Dec 2016
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Had the unfortunate need to deal with 1st Lets Cathcart this week to deal with minor water escape damage from flat above that should have taken all of 45 minutes of a painter's time.
Without going into the long and boring details, due to Kendal's attitude I am now escalating this away from 1st... Read Full Review
Had the unfortunate need to deal with 1st Lets Cathcart this week to deal with minor water escape damage from flat above that should have taken all of 45 minutes of a painter's time.
Without going into the long and boring details, due to Kendal's attitude I am now escalating this away from 1st Lets and towards a) the landlord's insurers and, b) 1st Lets Liability Insurers. Her aggressive tone from the outset of contact simply fanned the flames of dispute. If I was Donna or the director of the firm I'd be giving serious thought to some customer service training for Kendal or giving her role to her colleague Anne who has a much more professional and pleasant demeanour
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By : 'RAJU' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : G42
28 Apr 2016
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very excellent.we are happy with our flat and very happy with your service.comparing to another agencies your agency is very resposiblE and proactive. I would recommend this agency to other family members and... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 27th Apr 2016
very excellent.we are happy with our flat and very happy with your service.comparing to another agencies your agency is very resposiblE and proactive. I would recommend this agency to other family members and friends.
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By : 'Angela' Services : Letting( As a Owner ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : G41
11 Apr 2016
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I am a landlord with 1st Lets they manage a portfolio of my properties. Staff are always very helpful and pleasant. I am looking to purchase more properties to rent in Glasgow and will be giving the new properties to 1st Lets to manage. I will recommend 1st Lets to any landlords looking for a agent ... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Owner )Date: 10th Apr 2016
I am a landlord with 1st Lets they manage a portfolio of my properties. Staff are always very helpful and pleasant. I am looking to purchase more properties to rent in Glasgow and will be giving the new properties to 1st Lets to manage. I will recommend 1st Lets to any landlords looking for a agent to rent out their properties.
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By : 'Katie' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : G41
11 Apr 2016
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I was a tenant with this company for over 3 years and I have had no issues in dealing with them at all staff are always friendly and helpful and repairs are carried out on time with no issues. When I had moved out they inspected my property and had no issues and my deposit was returned to me... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 10th Apr 2016
I was a tenant with this company for over 3 years and I have had no issues in dealing with them at all staff are always friendly and helpful and repairs are carried out on time with no issues. When I had moved out they inspected my property and had no issues and my deposit was returned to me straight away with no hassle I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for a property to use 1st Lets as they are very professional and have a wide range of properties to choose from.
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Thanks for giving 1st Lets a good review thanks for being a good tennat all the best for the future
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By : 'James' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : G5
28 Mar 2016
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I have rented a property through 1st Lets for over 5 years and have had no issues with the property i was living in. When i had moved out they told me there were no issues in the property and the deposit was returned to me on time and in full. I would highly recommend this company and would have ... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 27th Mar 2016
I have rented a property through 1st Lets for over 5 years and have had no issues with the property i was living in. When i had moved out they told me there were no issues in the property and the deposit was returned to me on time and in full. I would highly recommend this company and would have no problem in renting through them again when i would be needing a flat in Glasgow
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