By : 'Vivienne' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : HG1
2 Jul 2020
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Where to start? I rented with Martin and Co Harrogate for a couple of years. This ended with my partner attending a mental health course due to sleep deprivation and stress. That may sound extreme, but we were plagued with noisy, drug using neighbours that M&C refused to do anything about.... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 1st Jul 2020
Where to start? I rented with Martin and Co Harrogate for a couple of years. This ended with my partner attending a mental health course due to sleep deprivation and stress. That may sound extreme, but we were plagued with noisy, drug using neighbours that M&C refused to do anything about. The neighbours smoked drugs constantly and made excessive noise throughout the night. The Andersons wrote countless emails to the crackhead neighbours but what good did that do? They claimed they had no control to evict the tenants despite acting as the landlord. When I spoke to the actual landlord, they had no idea that M&C were so incompetent as they actually had the power over the tenancy. There is an active police investigation into the neighbours incessant illegal activity, yet still the neighbours reside in the same flat. At one point the whole building wrote a letter with signatures to M&C and the landlord (who never got the letter), complaining about these neighbours. Guess who still lives there now? There was a young child in an adjacent flat exposed to the drug use and STILL the Andersons turned a blind eye - they'll say it was out of their hands... we found drug paraphernalia in the communal stairway which was ignored and not considered evidence. The Andersons were rude, manipulative, and untrustworthy. The office had a horrible vibe and previous employees have expressed their hatred about working for Martin and Co Harrogate. Luckily me and my partner have escaped from our flat from hell. Although once we left they hiked the price of the flat up even with the knowledge of the terrible neighbours upstairs! I bet they told prospective tenants they didn't know why we left...! Don't rent with Martin and Co Harrogate, unless you want to be treated as less than human or are into drugs.
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By : 'Nevis' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : HG1
25 Mar 2019
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Hardly surprised by some of the negative reviews about the Management team [Andersons]. It speaks volumes. They tell untruths and are good at twisting complaints that are made. The worst agents we've come... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 25th Mar 2019
Hardly surprised by some of the negative reviews about the Management team [Andersons]. It speaks volumes. They tell untruths and are good at twisting complaints that are made. The worst agents we've come across.
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By : 'Tim' Services : Sales( As a Vendor ) Sold price : £260000 Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : HG2
11 Oct 2018
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We chose this agent because Susanne had personal experience of a similar property and so was very confident in how the property could be marketed and to whom it would appeal. The property sold very quickly and Susanne was professional and very helpful throughout the whole process and responded... Read Full Review
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Fees were reasonable and agent was willing to negotiate
Services : Sales( As a Vendor )Date: 10th Oct 2018
We chose this agent because Susanne had personal experience of a similar property and so was very confident in how the property could be marketed and to whom it would appeal. The property sold very quickly and Susanne was professional and very helpful throughout the whole process and responded really quickly to any emails and questions that I had.
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By : 'Paul' Services : Letting( As a Owner ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : HG4
5 Nov 2015
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I would like to thank Louise, Mark and the team at Martin & Co in Harrogate for providing an excellent service as managing agents for my property in Ripon during the past four years. All staff have always been friendly, helpful, thorough and efficient in ensuring my tenant and property have... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Owner )Date: 5th Nov 2015
I would like to thank Louise, Mark and the team at Martin & Co in Harrogate for providing an excellent service as managing agents for my property in Ripon during the past four years. All staff have always been friendly, helpful, thorough and efficient in ensuring my tenant and property have been well looked after. Many thanks to you all for a five star service.
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By : 'Tom' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Rent PCM : £515 Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : HG2
5 Jun 2015
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We have rented a flat for 5 years with Martinco. Throughout our tenancy we have found them to always be helpful and considerate.
If there have ever been any issues they have been resolved swiftly and professionally and without any disruption to our lives.
We have never had any unnecessary... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 4th Jun 2015
We have rented a flat for 5 years with Martinco. Throughout our tenancy we have found them to always be helpful and considerate.
If there have ever been any issues they have been resolved swiftly and professionally and without any disruption to our lives.
We have never had any unnecessary charges and feel our rent increases were done fairly year on year.
It is with a little sadness that this relationship has come to an end but we're happy now to have bought our own house.
Thanks again for putting up with us!
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By : 'A.' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Rent PCM : £900 Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : HG1
29 Dec 2014
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I rented a property in Harrogate, Martin & Co were the managing letting agent. The directors of this franchise are husband and wife duo Louise & Mark Anderson.
I had an extremely unpleasant time on a number of occasions when dealing with them. The worst incident occurred one winter when... Read Full Review
What agent could do to change your mind?
Simple, they need to start doing the job that they get paid for.
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Hopeless at valuations and the disrepair of the property made in inhabitable at times.
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 29th Dec 2014
I rented a property in Harrogate, Martin & Co were the managing letting agent. The directors of this franchise are husband and wife duo Louise & Mark Anderson.
I had an extremely unpleasant time on a number of occasions when dealing with them. The worst incident occurred one winter when the central heating packed up. I contacted Louise Anderson at Martin & Co and was told that there was nothing she could do as the engineers they used were busy! The property I was renting was extremely cold getting down to 3C at one point.
After multiple phone calls, she agreed to ring round to see if there was anyone else that could deal with it. I heard nothing from her for over 24 hours so I checked into a hotel as I was literally freezing! I called their office and emailed them to advise I had checked into a hotel and would be looking to recover the cost of this as they were liable to fix the problem given that they are the managing letting agent. At this point, Louise Anderson miraculously discovered that she could find a temporary heater and offered to bring it round. I advised her that I had already paid for my 3 night stay in the hotel and couldn't get a refund.
I was without heating and hot water in the middle of winter for 4 days in a property that I was paying a lot of rent for. Martin & Co of Harrogate were awful. I was paying nearly a £900 per month in rent and couldn't live in it! They refused to pay my hotel bill and didn't even have the decency to offer me an apology.
When my tenancy agreement was due for renewal, Martin & Co had the audacity to call me and ask ‘how would I feel about a rent increase'! You can imagine what my response was. They also accused me of a number of other petty and downright stupid things such as:
• Using my washing machine too late (it was never used past 7pm)
• Making excessive noise on the stairs
• Running the Kitchen taps too long whilst washing up
• Charging me three times the going rate for light bulbs on check-out
• Wanting to use contract cleaners for the property when I vacated it, even though I cleaned it thoroughly
There was also a time that a newspaper misprinted the address of a person, they used my address in their article in the local news paper. Martin & Co were quick to investigate this and accuse me of having people living with me and wanted to come round to do a spot inspection.
If anyone is thinking about using Martin & Co in Harrogate for renting or selling their property, I would go elsewhere, your tenants will have a very rough ride. If you're thinking of renting in Harrogate, find a property not managed by these Mark and Louise. Quite frankly I'm surprised they are still in business.
At the time of writing, they have not joined the transparent agent scheme either, says it all!
Here are their review scores against other agents in the area:
17 out of 221 in the Martin & Co League Tables
4 out of 30 in the Harrogate League Tables
2,730 out of 21,821
Overall, this puts Martin & Co of Harrogate in the bottom 10% of all estate agents in the UK. Well done Mark & Louise!
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Hello Stephanie,
It is you isn't it? We have never had a tenant called A. Brians and I recognise the circumstances that you describe. So it must be you.
It must be 4 years since we last spoke...
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By : 'Stuart' Services : Letting( As a Owner ) Rent PCM : £720 Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : HG1
8 Dec 2014
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This review is written in light of comparison with another Lettings Agent that I was using until recently in Lichfield, Staffs. The contrast between the 2 Agents is extreme: When we acquired the property in Harrogate it required a lot of work doing and Martin & Co (Harrogate) co-ordinate all of ... Read Full Review
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Again in comparison to that Agent in Lichfield very favourable. I am happy.
Services : Letting( As a Owner )Date: 8th Dec 2014
This review is written in light of comparison with another Lettings Agent that I was using until recently in Lichfield, Staffs. The contrast between the 2 Agents is extreme: When we acquired the property in Harrogate it required a lot of work doing and Martin & Co (Harrogate) co-ordinate all of that and the price of the works seemed very reasonable and done in quick time, so it could be rented out. They seem very fair to all our tenants (past & present) based on correspondence received. On-going their main attribute seems to me, as a landlord, is that they are working for me, and my best interests, I do not feel that they pander to every whim of more demanding tenants. I would have no hesitation in recommending any landlord to utilise Martin & Co (Harrogate)'s services, and to do so with great confidence.
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By : 'P.S.' Services : Letting( As a Owner ) Rent PCM : £795 Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : HG1
2 Oct 2014
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I first encountered Martin & Co in Harrogate whilst searching for a suitable property as an investment & for buy-to-let, and was very impressed indeed with them.
They were generous with useful advice as to how to proceed with finding a property, even being willing to give their opinions... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Owner )Date: 1st Oct 2014
I first encountered Martin & Co in Harrogate whilst searching for a suitable property as an investment & for buy-to-let, and was very impressed indeed with them. They were generous with useful advice as to how to proceed with finding a property, even being willing to give their opinions on the suitability of various properties which I was considering. Their suggestions were invaluable to me in the final selection of the property which I bought. From the moment the sale was completed, they were efficient and professional in all the many areas which need to be covered in letting a property. From inspection, through fault finding, suggesting what work would be necessary prior to a tenant moving in, finding companies able to complete the work efficiently and at reasonable cost, to having the various legal checks and inspections done, then advertising for and checking out prospective tenants, legal aspects of the rental - all were completed efficiently and professsionally with the minimum of fuss. I had a tenant and a signed contract within a week! Subsequently, the staff (and I note the review only allows space to name two, but all the staff with whom I have dealt have been first class) have kept on top of all the numerous aspects of the letting, with admirable attention to detail. The second year of the let has just started, and the necessary gas checks have just been completed (which is what has prompted this review, because to be honest I had forgotten about the necessity for this check). The property has been scrupulously inspected regularly, with any problems brought to light and dealt with. An emergency with the roof which occured in the depths of winter was dealt with and the necessary repair carried out in timely fashion. Insurance companies were dealt with, to everyone's satisfaction. The insurance company, I might add, was recommended to me by Martin & Co. Rents are collected on time, and a monthly statement arrives as though by clockwork, as do reports of the regular inspections. I live overseas, and the efficient service I have received from Martin & Co in Harrogate has made being a landlord so very much easier and less worrisome than it would otherwise be. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending them to anyone else who is considering letting their property, their service and assistance is first class.
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By : 'Michael' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : HG3
7 Aug 2014
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We feel that Martin and Co understood the fact that the Tenants were important - not just the Landlords - who were their actual clients.
We felt that Louise had a sense of fairness - and respect for the tenants plus the ability to deal even-handedly between the Landlord and the... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 6th Aug 2014
We feel that Martin and Co understood the fact that the Tenants were important - not just the Landlords - who were their actual clients. We felt that Louise had a sense of fairness - and respect for the tenants plus the ability to deal even-handedly between the Landlord and the Tenants.
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By : 'Annoyed' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : HG1
8 May 2014
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Letting out properties with 70 pages of tenancy agreements to sign on the day so no way can negotiate
Unfair terms within agreement as determined by the office of fair trading
Landlords not held to account for not abiding with their obligations
Letting out properties with rising... Read Full Review
I am disappointed that this tenant has chosen to review us on here. Our involvement with this was limited to finding a tenant and we had no involvement with managing the property after the tenancy...
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By : 'James' Services : Letting( As a Owner ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : HG5
7 May 2014
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Very professional. Found tenants that were easy to get on with and respected the property. Always found the staff in the office to be very useful and happy to help. Martins & Co were quick to help with any work that needed undertaking at the property. I would recommend this firm to any... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Owner )Date: 6th May 2014
Very professional. Found tenants that were easy to get on with and respected the property. Always found the staff in the office to be very useful and happy to help. Martins & Co were quick to help with any work that needed undertaking at the property. I would recommend this firm to any potential landlord in the Harrogate area.
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By : 'Sam' Services : Letting( As a Owner ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : HG2
23 Jan 2014
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Excellent service. Valuation spot on and house let very quickly. Good knowledge of local market and very helpful with gas checks/law etc etc. Felt well looked after. Appointments all arranged at my convenience. Very trustworthy and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Owner )Date: 23rd Jan 2014
Excellent service. Valuation spot on and house let very quickly. Good knowledge of local market and very helpful with gas checks/law etc etc. Felt well looked after. Appointments all arranged at my convenience. Very trustworthy and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
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By : 'James' Services : Letting( As a Owner ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : HG1
28 Nov 2013
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I would like to commend the whole Martin & Co team in Harrogate for an excellent service over the past five or six years. I have been an accidental landlord and, I have to say, the team removed all of the potential stress from the process, always resolved any issues very quickly and helped to... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Owner )Date: 28th Nov 2013
I would like to commend the whole Martin & Co team in Harrogate for an excellent service over the past five or six years. I have been an accidental landlord and, I have to say, the team removed all of the potential stress from the process, always resolved any issues very quickly and helped to keep my flat occupied with trouble free tenants for almost the whole period. I would particularly like to thank the team for their help in dealing with a nuisance neighbour a couple of years ago. Overall, an outstanding job.
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By : 'Caleb' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : HG3
24 Jul 2013
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From the beginning, the staff have been very professional, understanding, and with the best customer service and people skills. We rented a property with them and their response to any inquiry or issue was resolve almost immediately.
They care for the customers and their well being. AWESOME... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 23rd Jul 2013
From the beginning, the staff have been very professional, understanding, and with the best customer service and people skills. We rented a property with them and their response to any inquiry or issue was resolve almost immediately. They care for the customers and their well being. AWESOME Letting office. Will definitely use them if I return to the UK.
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By : 'Bev' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : HG1
6 Jun 2013
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From viewing the property to collecting the keys, the whole process was handled smoothly, effeciently and quickly. Amy and Suzanne were a pleasure to deal with and I would definitely recommend, and use, Martin & Co in Harrogate... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 6th Jun 2013
From viewing the property to collecting the keys, the whole process was handled smoothly, effeciently and quickly. Amy and Suzanne were a pleasure to deal with and I would definitely recommend, and use, Martin & Co in Harrogate again.
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By : 'Claire' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : HG1
8 Apr 2013
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Very impressed with this Estate Agents after my dealings with other Estate Agents in the area. Friendly staff. Very efficent. Very organised. Good communication & sorted any problems on the same day. Would deal with them again & would highly recommend to anyone other tennants wanting to... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 7th Apr 2013
Very impressed with this Estate Agents after my dealings with other Estate Agents in the area. Friendly staff. Very efficent. Very organised. Good communication & sorted any problems on the same day. Would deal with them again & would highly recommend to anyone other tennants wanting to rent from them.
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By : 'SarahJane' Services : Letting( As a Owner ) Would you recommend ? : Yes Postcode : LS29
28 Feb 2013
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I have used Martin & Co Harrogate for several years now and I can honestly say I am very pleased with the outstanding level of service they have provided me with over the years. Being a landlady can be complicated at times but the consistent level of professional advice which this team of... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Owner )Date: 28th Feb 2013
I have used Martin & Co Harrogate for several years now and I can honestly say I am very pleased with the outstanding level of service they have provided me with over the years. Being a landlady can be complicated at times but the consistent level of professional advice which this team of people have offered me has been exceptional and greatly received. Any problems or questions which have arisen has always been dealt with or answered promptly and thoroughly, most importantly with a friendly voice which you can trust. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Martin & Co as I hope we can continue in this way for many more years. Anyone who is considering using them as their agent please feel confident to do so!!
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By : 'Alison' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : No Postcode : HG1
21 Jan 2013
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Although it started well with the company, when I went to sign the tenancy agreement I was quite amazed by how many hidden extras they have - paying for the inventory, paying when your tenancy agreement runs out. These things should be pointed out before you actually go and sign on the dotted... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 21st Jan 2013
Although it started well with the company, when I went to sign the tenancy agreement I was quite amazed by how many hidden extras they have - paying for the inventory, paying when your tenancy agreement runs out. These things should be pointed out before you actually go and sign on the dotted line, as it were. Although I cannot fault the speed with which they dealt with problems other than the one about the noisy neighbour which they seemed very reluctant to tackle, I was again amazed when on leaving they did the inventory and said that there was a mark where the dishwasher pipe had leaked or something along those lines. Bearing in mind that I hadn't used the dishwasher, that could hardly be laid at my door. In the end, the problem with the noisy neighbour caused me to leave after 3 months and so I have no long term experience of them, but I would certainly not recommend them and will never use them again.
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The only truth in this review is that we at Martin & Co react quickly when problems arise in our managed properties. We have no hidden charges. All our prospective tenants are advised of our...
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By : 'LuckySeven' Services : Letting( As a Tenant ) Would you recommend ? : No
16 Oct 2012
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Management Visit - they should inform their tenants before visiting. They paid a sudden visit saying they had sent email to me which I didn't receive. I complained about it, then the person paying the visit complained back that it cost her to... Read Full Review
Services : Letting( As a Tenant )Date: 16th Oct 2012
Management Visit - they should inform their tenants before visiting. They paid a sudden visit saying they had sent email to me which I didn't receive. I complained about it, then the person paying the visit complained back that it cost her to visit!
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At Martin & Co in Harrogate we give all of our tenants at least 2 weeks notice in writing before visiting. We are flexible if a tenant wants to move the appointment and we do not pay sudden...
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