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★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWell, certainly from my experience, they are a cut above the rest.
I used B&F for both sales and lettings and from day 1 with Pete, I knew that this was going to be a postive experience and I was not disappointed.
Excellent company, with both sales & lettings having a very professional approach with a smooth and seamless transitional relationship between the two departments.
Jaime and her team/colleagues were great and really looked after me during a frustrating period.
Thanks guys...keep up the good work.
Roy · 23 October 2023 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi Roy,
Thank you for taking the time to leave the lettings and sales team a 5* review. We hope you recommend Rentlife to your friends and family in the future!
Jaime
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleThe team at B&W have been absolutely fantastic in renting out my property - the communication levels have been second to none, and Sophia and Jaime are really on top of their game in all aspects of letting.
They've kept me updated on the process and are always on hand to deal with any issues in a efficient manner - I would 100% recommend working with them for all letting needs.
Inders · 23 October 2023 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Good morning, thank you so much for leaving the lettings team a 5* review - we are over the moon that you, as a landlord are pleased with our services! We hope you recommend Barrows and Forrester to your friends and family in the future!
Jaime
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleHunting for flats in big cities is always tiring, and too many letting agents out there care very little about service or the general experience of prospective tenants. The reviews for most letting agents in Birmingham and other big cities rarely exceed an average of 3 stars for a reason...
Barrows & Forrester really are a ray of sunshine in a sector where tenants usually face stress and uncertainty until the moment the contract is finally signed. They are super responsive, well-organised, friendly and forthcoming in their communications. Our agent Sophia was incredibly professional and patient, the whole experience really couldn't have been any smoother! Since we moved in a week ago, the team at B&F (particularly Sophia and Caitlin) has been always approachable and proactive in dealing with any queries.
There clearly is a reason why they are the highest-rated agent in Birmingham (at least as far as I can tell). We would recommend them to anyone looking to rent in Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Y · 23 October 2023 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Thank you for your 5* review! We're delighted to hear that you had a smooth and positive experience with Rentlife. We appreciate your kind words about Sophia, Caitlin, and our team's dedication to excellent service. We're committed to making renting in Birmingham stress-free and are grateful for your recommendation. We hope you are enjoying your apartment and will recommend us to your friends and family in the future!
Jaime
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWe have just used Barrows & Forrester for our recent move to Birmingham. Sophia ably showed us around the property on our initial viewing, and Chris was a calm, facilitating and understanding voice through the contract negotiations, which was hugely appreciated. The whole team helped us out while he was away on annual leave, and we have moved into our new property without a hitch. We would recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking to move in the Birmingham area.
Craig · 23 October 2023 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Good morning Craig,
Thank you for taking time to leave the lettings team a 5* review. We always strive to provide a professional and friendly service to all of our clients and we hope you will consider recommending our services to your friends and family. We hope you are enjoying your new apartment in Birmingham!
Jaime
Rentlife.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI wanted to express my appreciation for the service provided by Barrows & Forrester after my recent move to Birmingham. Specifically, I would like to commend Caitlin for her exceptional assistance. Caitlin's excellent communication and professionalism were truly outstanding. She went above and beyond, even during my absence on annual leave.
I recommend Barrows & Forrester to anyone planning a move in the Birmingham area. Their dedication and exceptional service have made my rental experience incredibly positive, and I'm confident others will benefit from their outstanding support.
Nicolette · 23 October 2023 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi Nicola,
Thank you for leaving us a positive review and being so complimentary of our services. Caitlin is delighted with your feedback. We hope you will consider using our services again in the future and will recommend us to your friends and family.
Jaime
Rentlife.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWhile finding it difficult moving from Nottingham to Birmingham and finding places that satisfied my personal idea of a flat, I managed to find Barrows & Forester. They helped in finding a place that suited my taste and also helped with extra things I required. They communicate very very well, I have dealt with many agencies but none can top the response times from Barrows & Forrester (Especially their agent Chris who has been wonderful so far). It has only been a week since I've moved to my new place but I can certainly say that the only letting agents I would recommend to family, friends, and even to strangers would be Barrows & Forrester.
Kimberlin · 23 October 2023 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Kimberlin, thank you for your kind words! We're delighted that you found a flat that suits your taste with Rentlife. Our efficient communication and the dedication of agents like Chris are central to our service. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you further. Welcome to your new home!
Jaime
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleRating only, no written review.
M*** · 23 October 2022 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave Rentlife a 5* review!
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleRating only, no written review.
Nadia · 23 October 2022 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave Rentlife a 5* review!
★★★★★ 4/5
GoogleRating only, no written review.
Jozsef · 23 October 2022 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave Rentlife a 5* review!
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleThe best estate agent in the West midlands
Daniel · 23 October 2022 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleFollowing a move from abroad, I was having a difficult time finding a rental in Birmingham. Hamad was by far the most responsive and engaged agent I dealt with and got me into a perfect flat on my first visit! There were several other administrative technicalities of letting a flat locally that I was not aware of, and Hamad was very supportive in guiding me through the process/making everything as smooth as possible. Such a great experience... thank you!PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism
Magda · 23 October 2022 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleWorst Service and Estate agent in Birmingham - don't waste your time.
I recently reserved a flat to rent with Barrows & Forrester. After the holding deposit had been paid they were impossible to get hold of. A week later they told me they had rented the property to another person. On calling them for an explanation the Lettings Manager was rude and aggressive and couldn't confirm if they would refund the deposit.
Unprofessional and just a terrible experience.
Claire · 23 October 2022 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Dear Arianne,
I feel I have to respond to your review and explain the actual truth as you have seemed to miss some important points out and actually lie in your review.
You had originally booked to see an apartment for rent on the 28/3/22 but had to cancel this appointment. You booked a new appointment on the 1/4/22 - We had many people booked to view this property and to proceed a deposit would have to be paid and if unsuccessful as the landlord has the final decision the deposit would be paid back.
There was various correspondence and on the 4/4/22 you emailed regarding when the property would be available as there is a tenant in the property. You also wanted the landlord to remove all the furniture in the property or just the sofas and you would arrange payment that day.
A reply was sent on the same day explaining the current tenants do not leave the property until the 8/5/22 and we need a few days to turn the property around for cleaning etc so the earliest would be the 10th May. We also said we will ask the landlord about the furniture but it was doubtful as the landlord has no where to store the furniture.
The landlord made his decision yesterday (7/4/22) and unfortunately your application was not chosen. You were emailed on the same day (for clarity this is yesterday as I type this reply) and it was confirmed the 1 weeks holding deposit will be refunded and to please forward your bank details so this can be made. We also informed you that if anything changes or if you want to view anything else please do not hesitate to contact us.
This morning you called and your opening line was "I've paid a deposit but not heard an update"
As clearly stated above and if google allowed I would post the screenshot of the emails and upload the call recording so others can see and hear the truth.
If we drop the ball then I am happy to apologise and make amends however it just seems as the landlord chose another tenant you have written a review which is totally false and incorrect.
As I said at the beginning I feel I have tell the full story which may be a little embarrassing for yourself but other can now see the exact truth and make their own decisions.
We are still waiting for you to provide your bank details so we can refund the deposit to you. If you can reply to the email sent on the 7/4/22 at 07:48am this would be most grateful.
Kind Regards
James Forrester
Managing Director
Barrows & Forrester Property Group
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleBarrows and Forrester were clear and straightforward when letting me know the process for selling my house. I dealt with both James and Robyn and they were both attentive to my needs and answered any queries I had throughout the process promptly and with knowledge. My house sold within a couple of weeks and I could not fault the service I received throughout. Couldn’t recommend them enough!
Shaan · 23 October 2022 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleRating only, no written review.
Ezy · 23 October 2021 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Thank you for the five star review - Team Rentlife.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleRating only, no written review.
Kamila · 23 October 2021 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Thank you Kamila - we hope you're enjoying your new home. Team Rentlife.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleRating only, no written review.
Stella · 23 October 2021 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Thanks for the five star review Stella - Team Rentlife.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleRating only, no written review.
Robert · 23 October 2021 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Many thanks for the five stars, Robert. Team Rentlife.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleEfficency and helpful from HamadPositiveQuality
Eve · 23 October 2021 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Thank you for your five star review, Eve! Team Rentlife.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleFantastic service from Krishan, well beyond expectations!PositiveResponsiveness, Professionalism
Jack · 23 October 2021 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi Jack, thank you for a great review - Krishan was very grateful for his gift from you also. Team Rentlife.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleAll round everything was perfect; with rapid responses and clear information.PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism
Thomas · 23 October 2021 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
What a great review - Robyn was really pleased to hear your feedback. Enjoy your new apartment. Team Rentlife.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleKrishan has been amazing with communicating with us and chasing the solicitors.PositiveProfessionalism
Arzuman · 23 October 2021 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Thank you Arzuman for your lovely review - Team Rentlife.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleAbsolutely fantastic and friendly team. They know what they're doing and their marketing and social media is on point! Would highly recommend anyone to use their services.
Vanessa · 23 October 2021 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Thank you Vanessa - Team Rentlife.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleLetting with B&F has been a great experience, Hamad couldn't have been more helpful and I can recommend to anyone coming to Birmingham to have a look at their offer! 5 🌟! …
J · 23 October 2021 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
What a great review - Hamad was really happy to hear your great feedback! Team Rentlife.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleGreat team really helpful and proactive. Robyn made securing a suitable property in jewellery Quarter an easy processPositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Dan · 23 October 2021 · Barrows and Forrester Property Group Birmingham
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi Dan, what great feedback and you've made Robyn's day with your comments. Team Rentlife.
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