Reading, RG1
4.3/5, 420 reviews
86% recommended
78% sales valuation accuracy
88% sales fee satisfaction

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Established in 1990, Prospect Estate Agency is a multi-Award Winning Agency that uses an innovative, modern approach to estate agency, combined with a friendly and efficient service that allows us to remain at the forefront of the market. We offer Sales, Lettings, Property Management, Mortgages and Surveyors all under one roof! ... show more Established in 1990, Prospect Estate Agency is a multi-Award Winning Agency that uses an innovative, modern approach to estate agency, combined with a friendly and efficient service that allows us to remain at the forefront of the market. We offer Sales, Lettings, Property Management, Mortgages and Surveyors all under one roof! This combination of services and our dedication to customer service throughout our 9 local offices, has resulted in us being awarded Best Estate Agency in Berkshire and Best Lettings Agent in the UK at the UK Property Awards for two years running as well as Best International Lettings Agency for 2015/16!

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6th Mar 2024
reviewed by 'DHALLINA'
“Reading Prospect are terrible. THEY DONT PAY THE CLEANERS they send to their properties. SHAME OF THEM. DO THEY KEEP ......”
3rd Mar 2024
reviewed by 'Tenants dont matter'
“This agent will do everything possible to keep your deposit. Despite paying for professional cleans, decorating and spending more time ......”
18th Dec 2023
reviewed by 'Harmeet Singh'
“Our experience has been very BAD and DISAPPONTING. We are renting a property with Prospect in Reading and it takes ......”
22nd Dec 2022
reviewed by 'Kathy'
“Thank you for your help in selling our property. Bernadette was a great help kept us informed all the way & ......”
31st Oct 2022
reviewed by 'Tamsin'
“Thank you to Ross, Bernadette and all the team at Prospect Reading for helping us with the sale of 5 investment ......”
15th Sep 2022
reviewed by 'Tim'
“I can throughly recommend Prospect as they have been absolutely brilliant and would certainly use them again if I had ......”
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 08:30 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 08:30 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 08:30 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 08:30 - 19:00
  • Friday: 08:30 - 18:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday: 11:00 - 15:00
Address

Prospect Estate Agency
24 King Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 2HE
0118 955 9700

Performance statistics
Services Valuation Accuracy Fees Satisfaction Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 78% 88% £117,000 £490,000
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
102 6 163 31 52 6 35 3 9 13
Areas covered
  • RG8
  • Reading
  • RG7
  • Woodley
  • RG6
  • Earley
  • RG5
  • RG4
  • RG30
  • RG2
  • RG10
  • RG1
  • RG31
Services offered
  • Sales
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  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
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Jan 14,2016
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We've had a very reliable and consistent 5-star service from Prospect from viewings to letting, and a very good relationship starting out with the Property Management aspect during the tenancy. The service has impressed compared to competitors throughout and it has been a great relief ...
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The only reason for making this a 4 star review is because I think the fees are over-priced. Prospect have given us faultless service throughout, they charge less than their local competitors and I am sure they provide far better value. But I don't think this entirely justifies the premium. I am very familiar with renting in London, having just departed the area and I am surprised to find fees higher in Berkshire.
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Jan 08,2016
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Jan 08,2016
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Fantastic, efficient service from Matt and Simon. They were both attentive, polite and professional. We were in need of a place to rent urgently, and the team at Prospect Estate Agency really helped us out!...
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Moderate
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“Elizabeth was very friendly, professional and keen to help. Also ......”

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Elizabeth was very friendly, professional and keen to help. Also very accommodating. Many thanks Elizabeth! She is indeed a good ambassador for Prospects Agency....
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“I've a few properties let out through Prospect. Simon has ......”

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By: 'Steve'
Dec 16,2015
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I've a few properties let out through Prospect. Simon has always let them very quickly, with minimal voids (in the order of single figure days normally) at a good price to a good tenant. This particular let was agreed to start 5 days after the preceding ...
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Dec 14,2015
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Laney was very helpful during the whole process, keeping me informed and up to date with any news that was relevant to me. She listened to everything I had to say and acted upon it and done what she could to make things easier for ...
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“Since day one, both Simon and Matt have been great. ......”

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Dec 14,2015
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Since day one, both Simon and Matt have been great. They answered all of my questions promptly and nothing was too much for them - and I haven't been the easiest customer! Thank you so much for all your help in making the moving transition ...
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Dec 12,2015
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Initially in my property hunt I was worried that the process of sorting accommodation outside of the UK would be a problem, but working with Jordan Byrne he made this as painless a process as it could ever be. He explained to me the process ...
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The fee's were nothing more than those I have seen with other agents and they gave me a suitable amount of time to get this to them.
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Dec 10,2015
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I am happy with the work that Prospect did to find my a place to live. Jordan was really nice and found a room that was perfect for me. Also Chloe was very helpful and explained well everything....
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Dec 10,2015
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My husband and I were looking for a place to rent in central Reading and had a list of specific requirements. Simon dealt with me over the phone and via email and Matt showed us the properties. Both were extremely helpful and patient with us, ...
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The fees seemed quite high but were explained to us in advance so there were no surprises.
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Dec 03,2015
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The agent got in touch immediately I requested a viewing. Also set up a viewing on the day i requested and even rescheduled for the next day when I could not make it. Also like the teamwork displayed by the agency, everyone was kept in ...
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Dec 01,2015
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Dec 01,2015
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Dan Jordan and Adele Kosmin did a fantastic job in ensuring that my purchase got safely through to exchange. Their experience, excellent working relationships with local solicitors, hard work and persistence were all needed to get this transaction though. If you are thinking of selling ...
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Nov 28,2015
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Prospect have been fully managing my property for several years. While Elizabeth has been my contact she has been unfailingly efficient, responsive, friendly and professional....
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By: 'Adam'
Nov 23,2015
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I am extremely impressed with Prospect's handling of my search for a suitable property in Reading. From the start where I communicated with Matteo and subsequently with Jordan Byrne, I knew I was in safe hands. I was looking for a property to let from ...
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Nov 20,2015
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I have just entered my 3rd year of renting under Prospect and have had several different Property Managers during that time. Amber has been my Property Manager for quite a while now and I am extremely impressed with her professionalism and efficiency throughout this time. ...
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“Excellent level of service during our tenancy in Reading with ......”

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Nov 19,2015
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Nov 19,2015
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Excellent level of service during our tenancy in Reading with no problems or issues. Jordan Byrne has been there to answer any questions and in general hhe has been very helpful. I would recommend using Prospects if you are looking to rent a property in ...
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Nov 19,2015
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Many thanks to Dan and his team at Prospect with special mention to Emma and her patience when we we had a few hold ups prior to exchange. Dan also helped me with a couple of options on surveyors and when I wanted some further ...
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Nov 18,2015
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¢â‚¬Å“Don¢â‚¬â„¢t do as I did, do as I tell you¢â‚¬Â. Their Terms and Conditions (T & C) document is for Sole Selling Rights, so BE WARNED. From bitter experience, here is my advice to Prospect-ive vendors: (1) Insist on not signing the contract document (called T & ...
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The single-agency rate is 2% +VAT and multiagency rate is 3% +VAT, so if you must use Prospect, SELLER BEWARE!
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Too high for the quality of service and too high for the degree of respect afforded to me.
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Nov 17,2015
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Excellent level of service during our tenancy in Reading with no problems or issues. Chloe Hoptroff has been there to answer any questions and in general she has been very helpful. I would recommend using Prospects if you are looking to rent a property in ...
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Nov 12,2015
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Jordan was very helpful and polite in all my dealings with him with regards to the re lettng of my apartment. Elizabeth is always very efficient and helpful with the management of my current tenant, who has been rather challenging....
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Nov 11,2015
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Nov 11,2015
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I've never used Prospect before, but was reassured after their fantastic service, which was very prompt and very courteous. Very highly recommend Prospect Lettings! :)...
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Quite a lot higher than other agents, would expect maybe ‚£350 for referencing and administration. Romans are the only other agent with fees this high.
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Nov 06,2015
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We were tenants in a rented flat for just under a year and at no point did we feel like we were in a flat worth the money we were paying. After the inventory was first done there was a rip in a main carpet, ...
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“Excellent after sales service. Elizabeth is super efficient and gets ......”

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Oct 31,2015
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Excellent after sales service. Elizabeth is super efficient and gets things done no fuss, always responds to emails and is extremely helpful. Sales team also very good and have found me tenants in a very competitive environment quickly. As a first time landlord living overseas ...
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Competitive
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Oct 28,2015
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Hi ! I must say I had the most pleasant experience with Prospect Estate Agency . Jordan Byrne was very helpful and very efficient . I got the house in a few days . All staff members are professional and ready to help ....
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“Gemma has always worked with mine and my tenants best ......”

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Oct 28,2015
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Gemma has always worked with mine and my tenants best interests at heart. If Gemma is not available and I leave her a message she will always get back to me asap. Gemma is conscientious and I look forward to working with her on my ...
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I feel that the fees to have a tenant continue with the same tenancy agreement for a second/third year are too high.
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Oct 21,2015
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Gemma is extremely professional and provides excellent client service. She is very helpful on a daily basis, always returning calls and queries. She is managing very well the letting process, comunicating very well with all people involved. I feel I can trust on her and ...
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Agent fees are always very high in Berkshire area as the monthly rents.
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Oct 20,2015
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I've been with Prospect for a few years now. They're like my postman; They always deliver! And a special thanks to Elizabeth Savery. She's goes beyond the call of duty to help and is always contactable. Since moving from a rival agent to Prospect, long ...
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Oct 14,2015
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I have dealt with Prospect before, and once again found them to be excellent. They showed flexibility in collecting the key for my flat when I was unable to pick it up, and then were prompt in meeting me at the property. They organised a ...
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Oct 19, 2015
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Oct 13,2015
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We have received very efficient service from Prospect, who have found a tenant for us very quickly, and at an excellent rental figure....
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On the high side, but as their valuation was higher than several other local agents, and they have achieved this, the nett figure we receive will be better.
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Oct 12,2015
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Oct 12,2015
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Prospects have let us down at every turn. We had an offer and a deposit accepted on another property, but it was subsequently 'awarded' to another bidder, with no notice given to us until we started chasing. With the property we did end up renting ...
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Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback, we are extremely sorry to hear that you have not experienced the level of customer service that we would expect you to have received during the start of your tenancy, we understand that you are in contact with Joanne Kay the Head of Property Management who we are sure will be happy to assist you moving forward. ...

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Oct 09,2015
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I would like to thank Prospect for all their efforts throughout our tenancy; A special thanks to Chloe for all of her continued help and responsiveness with any queries we had and also to Gemma for her help moving us in and processing our application. ...
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