Westdale Property Letting Agency
4.9/5, 40 reviews
100% recommended
50% lettings valuation accuracy
99% lettings fee satisfaction



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Westdale is a long standing local independent agency specialising in property lettings and management. We have been operating over 25 years providing a personal service to both landlords and tenants. We have currently manage 100 properties in the Exeter, Torbay and Newton Abbot areas of Devon. We are flexible in the services ... show more Westdale is a long standing local independent agency specialising in property lettings and management.
We have been operating over 25 years providing a personal service to both landlords and tenants. We have currently manage 100 properties in the Exeter, Torbay and Newton Abbot areas of Devon.
We are flexible in the services we provide, which enables us to suit services to landlords wishes.
Westdale is headed by Peter Hancock who has worked in housing for over 35 years

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Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Lettings 50% 99% £350 £950
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
25 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Areas covered
  • PL7
Address

13 Teignbridge Business Centre
 ,Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 6TZ
01626835850

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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
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“The Agent dealt effectively and professionally with outgoing tenants and ......”

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Nov 12,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Alan'
Nov 12,2014
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The Agent dealt effectively and professionally with outgoing tenants and provided valuable advice and assistance in successfully claiming compensation from the Tenants for dog-chewed and dirty carpets, water-damaged kitchen and badly scuffed paintwork. The Agent arranged with less than co-operative outgoing tenants to accommodate viewings ...
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The Agents Fees were very reasonable in view of the significant number of visits and letters involved with the outgoing tenants, we were more than satisfied, so much so that we queried whether the Agent had charged enough - he agreed he had.
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“Very professional I felt everything was covered no question un-answered, ......”

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Sep 12,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'paul'
Sep 12,2014
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Very professional I felt everything was covered no question un-answered, very friendly service, I would have no hesitation in recommending them to any one...
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“Peter and Shirley have their proposition nailed. Some agents talk ......”

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Sep 09,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Kevin'
Sep 09,2014
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Peter and Shirley have their proposition nailed. Some agents talk the talk, but this team walks it. The experience, advice and knowledge was very evident and as a customer gave me peace of mind that this isn't a business just focusing on numbers. Expectations met ...
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Fair and transparent.
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By: Pete & Shirley
Sep 10, 2014
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“Having rented properties for the last 16 years, I can say ......”

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May 21,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Lisatqy'
May 21,2014
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Having rented properties for the last 16 years, I can say in all honesty that Westdale is the best Agents I have used. Everything from the initial welcome from their friendly staff to their efficiency in dealing with any problems encountered. Being a smaller agents they ...
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By: Pete H
May 22, 2014
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Thanks Lisatqy for your kind comments. It is so difficult for small agents to compete with the big boys with slick marketing these days. It looks as though my concentrating on quality and good service is recognised ...

“Westdale Property Lettings Agency has managed our properties for over 15 ......”

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Jan 26,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'Simon'
Jan 26,2014
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Westdale Property Lettings Agency has managed our properties for over 15 years during which time we have been entirely satisfied with the excellent service provided and during this time there have been no unplanned ¢â‚¬Å“voids¢â‚¬Â. The driving force behind Westdales is Peter Hannock who is highly ...
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“Very prompt and professional sevice provided in letting the property. ......”

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Sep 21,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Andrew'
Sep 21,2013
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Very prompt and professional sevice provided in letting the property. The agent responded quickly to our request and found a tenant almost immediately allowing us to move on with our plans. We would recommend the service provided to any landlord....
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“Peter and Shirley are both very professional and have a ......”

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Aug 16,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'guy'
Aug 16,2013
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Peter and Shirley are both very professional and have a caring approach towards the needs of both Landlord and tenant....
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By: Westdale
Sep 17, 2013
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Thank you Guy for your kind words. Both Shirley and I continue to strive to achieve a good service to both landlords and tenants ...

“As a landlord living overseas, I have been using the ......”

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Aug 16,2013
Minithumbup
Shirley
By: 'Sea'
Aug 16,2013
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As a landlord living overseas, I have been using the expert services of Westdale Property Letting Agency to manage my multi unit apartment building for over 10 years. The service that Peter and his assistant Shirley provide is second to none. They take away all of ...
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By: Westdale
Sep 17, 2013
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Thank you 'Seabreeze' for your compliments. Both myself and Shirley will continue to strive to provide a good service to both landlords and tenants. ...

“Peter Hancock has been managing my house rental for about 8 ......”

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Aug 13,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Pauline'
Aug 13,2013
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Peter Hancock has been managing my house rental for about 8 years. He gives me excellent service and nothing seems to be any trouble to him. He has helped me with quotes for house repairs etc. and overseen it as I live out of the country. ...
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Aug 14, 2013
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Thank you 'Pauline' for your kind words. It is good to get positive feedback ...

“Excellent personal service is given at all times, and advice ......”

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Aug 10,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Chris'
Aug 10,2013
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Excellent personal service is given at all times, and advice id freely given. There is always a professional and thoroughly competent response to enquiries. I have found Peter and his staff to be helpful and accommodating at all times. I have no hesitation in recommending ...
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Aug 14, 2013
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Thank you 'Chris' for your endorsement of my landlord service. I will continue to strive to maintain the current personal service offered ...

“Been renting the house for over 6 months now, no problems ......”

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Aug 07,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'KB'
Aug 07,2013
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Been renting the house for over 6 months now, no problems either during the negotiation or subsequent to that. Straightforward and easy to deal with...
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By: Westdale
Sep 18, 2013
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Thank you 'KB' for your comments. May the tenancy continue in the same way ...

“We have been with Westdale for 12 years. The agency are ......”

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Aug 04,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Jennie'
Aug 04,2013
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We have been with Westdale for 12 years. The agency are always very helpful, and quick to get back to you over any problem, dealing with it in a professional and reasonable time and way. When we needed a new tenant it was quickly arranged. We ...
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Aug 14, 2013
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Thank you Jennie for your kind words. I will certainly aim to live up to customers expectations ...

“From my experience of dealing with Mr Hancock he has ......”

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Aug 01,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Shirley'
Aug 01,2013
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From my experience of dealing with Mr Hancock he has always provided a fast, efficient, sympathetic service for our needs....
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By: Pete Hancock
Aug 02, 2013
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Thank you for your comments. We will strive to continue to maintain a good working relationship with you as tenants ...

“Westdale Letting Agency have always dealt with the letting of ......”

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Aug 01,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Westdale'
Aug 01,2013
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Westdale Letting Agency have always dealt with the letting of my property in a professional and courteous manner. Quick to respond to problems and able negotiators between landlord and tenant. It matters that they act locally as agents as they know the area and the ...
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By: Westdale
Sep 17, 2013
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Thank you 'Westdale Lettings Agency' for your kind words. To reassure I do not know who you are. I do know that no one from Westdale has written the review, in case people are worried I do thank you for your comments ...

“I have always received a friendly, efficient and professional service ......”

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Jul 31,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Annie'
Jul 31,2013
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I have always received a friendly, efficient and professional service from Pete Hancock and the staff at Westdale. I would not hesitate to recommend them to others....
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By: Westdale
Sep 18, 2013
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Thank you 'Annie' for your comments and recommendation ...

“I have been a tenant of Westdale Lettings for about ......”

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Jul 31,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Paul'
Jul 31,2013
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I have been a tenant of Westdale Lettings for about three and a half years now and have found Peter Hancock to be very friendly and approachable, but also very professional and efficient when dealing with any issues. I can recommend Westdale very highly....
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By: Pete Hancock
Aug 02, 2013
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Thank you Paul for your comments. I hope you will continue to be pleased with the relationship we have with you regarding your tenancy. ...

“Peter Hancock has always been very helpful and courteous.When ......”

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Jul 31,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'N.Johnston'
Jul 31,2013
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Peter Hancock has always been very helpful and courteous.When we did have a difficult situation to deal with Peter Hancock dealt with it in a very professional manner to bring it to a conclusion for all parties concerned.Also we have over the years{...
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“After using other methods to rent our property , the advice ......”

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Jul 29,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Lindy'
Jul 29,2013
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After using other methods to rent our property , the advice and help from Peter and his team, regarding refurbishing and maintaining, and finaly letting our property was dealt with in a professional and efficient manner. Also their aftercare and knowledge is second to none and ...
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By: Westdale
Sep 18, 2013
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Dear Lindy & Barry. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation ...

“I have used Westdale as 'Tenant Find' agents since they ......”

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Jul 29,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Ian'
Jul 29,2013
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I have used Westdale as 'Tenant Find' agents since they first started trading in this area. I have found them to be extremely flexible, fair and thorough. I would certainly recommend them to landlords....
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By: Westdale
Sep 18, 2013
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Thank you Mr Clay for your endorsement ...

“Westdale lettings and property management took over from Bradley property ......”

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Jul 28,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Liss'
Jul 28,2013
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Westdale lettings and property management took over from Bradley property rentals not long after I moved to 22 fore street. I have been here 7 years and find my letting agency to be helpful and approachable. They make sure everything is up to date i.e fire ...
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By: Westdale
Sep 18, 2013
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Thank you 'Liss' for your kind words and I am pleased you are happy with your flat and tenancy ...

“The agent kept me fully informed of any problems e.......”

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Jul 28,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Teignbridge'
Jul 28,2013
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The agent kept me fully informed of any problems e.g. rent might be paid late. The monthly accounts were always presented promptly, and any anomalies were alwys explained....
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By: Westdale
Sep 18, 2013
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Thank you 'Teignbridge Circuit' for your positive feedback. I will certainly continue to strive to provide a good responsive service ...

“We are a Trust Fund owning several properties in Bovey ......”

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Jul 26,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Number'
Jul 26,2013
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We are a Trust Fund owning several properties in Bovey Tracey, Devon, including the Vicarage and several cottages. Peter Hancock took over Westdale several years ago from Lynn Dent. We could not have found Peter more helpful in dealing with what is not a straightforward ...
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By: Pete Hancock
Jul 26, 2013
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Thank you 'No 1 Trust fund for your positive comments. Certainly the good quality of your current tenants helps us to manage your properties more easily. I will certainly strive to maintain our personal service ...

“We have had our property with Westdale for 20 years, first ......”

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Jul 26,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Ann'
Jul 26,2013
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We have had our property with Westdale for 20 years, first with Lynn Dent (with whom we were more than satisfied ) and subsequently with Peter Hancock (and Shirly Grove for the whole time). As we live away from the property which is let in Devon, (we ...
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By: Pete Hancock
Jul 26, 2013
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Thank you Ann and David for your kind words. Certainly the good quality of your current tenants helps me enormously. I will certainly continue to strive to maintain a personal responsive service ...

“We were already using a larger Estate Agents to manage ......”

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Jul 26,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Ray'
Jul 26,2013
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We were already using a larger Estate Agents to manage our property. I needed a more personal touch that we were not getting, and as my wife and I are both very busy ... we needed somebody to take control. Peter handled the handover brilliantly, and ...
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By: Pete Hancock
Jul 26, 2013
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Thank you Ray for your kind words. It certainly was an interesting time during the handover from your last agent. I learnt a great deal. hopefully matters are now on an even keel ...

“I am an 'absent landlord" and have needed somebody, for ......”

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Jul 25,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Andrew'
Jul 25,2013
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I am an 'absent landlord" and have needed somebody, for the last 13 years, who is able to deal with all of the issues and matters arising from renting a property. Including repairs, enhancements, selection and management of occupants. Westdale Property Letting Agency has dealt with ...
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By: Pete Hancock
Jul 26, 2013
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Thank you Andrew for your positive comments. Your tenant has also made very nice comments about our service. My job is made so much easier if both landlord and tenant are satisfied ...

“Peter & Shirley have provided a friendly and professional service right ......”

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Jul 25,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'Alun'
Jul 25,2013
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Peter & Shirley have provided a friendly and professional service right from my initial inquiry about the property. Their fees are reasonable and they don't surprise you with hidden costs, (which the larger agents seem to do!) Communication was excellent during the progress of my tenancy ...
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By: Pete Hancock
Jul 26, 2013
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Thank you Alun for your positive comments.Your landlords have a very positive and realistic approach to the day to day problems that arise from managing a block of flats, which certainly makes my job easier ...

“I have found all of my dealings with Westdale to ......”

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Jul 25,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'K'
Jul 25,2013
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I have found all of my dealings with Westdale to be simple and straightforward. In everything, from my application for tenancy to the day I phoned the office at 8:30am because I had foolishly locked myself out in the rain, I have found Peter and ...
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By: Pete Hancock
Jul 26, 2013
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Thank you Kneace for your positive comments. Fortunately I was able to respond quickly to your key incident ...

“Excellent service from the very start, very good service when ......”

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Jul 25,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'michelle'
Jul 25,2013
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Excellent service from the very start, very good service when you call up and always dealt with any queries very efficiently. Nothing is too much trouble. Would definitely use there service if required again in the future. Other bigger companies were not as good as ...
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By: Pete Hancock
Jul 26, 2013
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Thank you Michelle for your positive comments ...

“Westdale Property Letting Agency have managed my flat block of 8 ......”

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Jul 25,2013
Minithumbup
Lynn
By: 'Peter'
Jul 25,2013
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Westdale Property Letting Agency have managed my flat block of 8 flats for 3.5 years. In that time we have an excellant working relationship trusting each others professional judgement at all times. They deal with any concerns with prompt efficiency consulting with me and my family before ...
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Jul 26, 2013
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Thank you Peter for your positive comments. I will continue to strive to maintain a personal and responsive service for you ...

“I have been using this agency for 13 years. They are ......”

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Jul 25,2013
Minithumbup
By: 'brian'
Jul 25,2013
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I have been using this agency for 13 years. They are extremely helpful, very good at finding tenants quickly and their commission rates are very low for a very high level of service, unlike some of the 'big' firms....
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Thank you Brian for your kind comments. i will continue to strive to maintain a personal service ...
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Complaints Procedure

Westdale prides itself on being a local Letting Agent that offers a personal lettings service in a professional manner.

If you believe that you have a grievance please contact in the first instance either Shirley Grove or Peter Hancock at the address below

Unit 13 Teignbridge Business Centre

Heathfield
Newton Abbot
Devon

TQ12 6TZ

Or by E mail to

[email protected]

The grievance will be acknowledged within 3 working days and investigated thoroughly, including if necessary meeting face to face with the aggrieved party. A formal written outcome of the grievance will be sent to you within 14 days. If we require longer than this timescale we will advise you in writing and confirm our revised response date.

Please remember that as Westdale is registered with the Property Ombudsman all customers have the peace of mind in knowing that the Ombudsman can intervene to resolve any disputes.

The Property Ombudsman can be contacted as follows

www.tpo.co.uk

Telephone 01722 333306

e mail [email protected]

Address Milford House, 43 -55 Milford Street, Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2BP
Last updated at 10:15 AM 28/04/2014 by Peter Hancock

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