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4.8

★★★★★ Excellent

85 reviews across 2 offices and 3 platforms

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Carnabys Independent has 85 reviews across two offices (Burgess Hill and Hassocks) and three platforms, rated 4.8 out of 5 overall. Carnabys Independent Estate Agent has the most, 84. Checked 9 October 2026.

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4.6 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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4.9 / 5

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5/5

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Buyer

Efficient, professional, and helpful. Quick to respond and give out information.

I have found the all the staff I have dealt with at Carnaby's to be very efficient and also very helpful. They have provided me with all the necessary information to complete the purchase and have liaised with the vendor and sorted out any issues we had. Thank you

Jackie · 25 May 2017 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 31 May 2017

Hi Jackie, many thanks for your kind comments. It was a pleasure working with you and I hope that your father is very happy in his new home.

5/5

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Tenant

I am so thankful to have carnabys as an agent

I've moved recently to a new flat and since day one I noticed how friendly carnabys team are,great service, very helpful, quick to response they really made the hole process easy for me. big thanks to Fiona Tina and James you are brilliant. I strongly recommend carnabys to anyone who's looking for a new home.

Drissia · 11 May 2017 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 16 May 2017

Many thanks for your kind comments Drissia, it has been a pleasure working with you. I hope that you and Ilaf are very happy in your new home

5/5

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Buyer

Fantastic Service and staff

From the initial viewing with Tina to the handing over of the keys with James, the service has been outstanding. James kept in contact with a weekly telephone call keeping us updated with the progress of the sale. I would recommend Carnabys to family and friends who are either looking to buy, sell or rent as I know they would receive an amazing service from a truly dedicated team.

Michael · 11 May 2017 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 16 May 2017

Hi Mick, many thanks for your kind comments above, it was lovely to read. It was a pleasure working with you and Jayne and we hope you're very happy in your new home. Best wishes to both of you

5/5

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Seller

Pleasure to deal with, highly recommended

Selling our house with Carnabys was a great experience. They were a pleasure to deal with and we were kept up to date on everything that was going on. We don't think you'll find a better estate agent than James, who made us feel comfortable that we could get help whenever we had any questions, and that nothing was too much trouble. We would highly recommend Carnabys to anyone considering selling.

Lloyd · 2 May 2017 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 4 May 2017

Hi Lloyd & Clare, many thanks for your kind review, it was lovely to read. It was a pleasure working for you both, both great people to deal with. Best wishes to you both in the future, I hope you settle into a new home soon. James

5/5

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Tenant

Just what a good Estate Agent needs to be.

Polite, reassuring and connected, the staff at Carnabys have given us confidence in a potentially stressful environment. They have helped up every step of the way and been readily available to answer our questions and give us support.

Nick · 27 March 2017 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 29 March 2017

Hi Nick, many thanks for your kind comments above, we're very grateful. We look forward to continuing our support throughout your tenancy, we hope you settle in well to your new place. Best wishes to you and Janis.

5/5

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Excellent experience!

I recently bought my first property through Carnabys and rented the flat during the sale. James and the team were really helpful and approachable, and I felt they were always at the end of the phone to answer the many questions I had as a first time buyer! The sale and rental of the property went smoothly and I would definitely recommend them to friends and family. Outstanding customer service throughout!

Hannah · 21 March 2017 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 22 March 2017

Hi Hannah, huge thanks for your kind review above, it made our day. It was a pleasure working with you over the past 3-4 months and I hope that you'll be very happy in your new home. We're only ever a phone call away if you have any questions. Best wishes for the future. James

5/5

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Seller

Fantastic Service - Happy vendor!

I have been extremely impressed with James and the team at Carnabys who have not only sold my flat for me, but also managed it for me over the last couple of years whilst I was renting it out. I would highly recommend James or Carnabys to any friends or family who are looking to sell or rent a property, their commitment in helping and supporting me as a vendor and a landlord has been fantastic from start to finish, with clear and concise communication throughout. Thank you James and team at Carnabys.

Rebecca · 17 March 2017 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 18 March 2017

Hi Becky, huge thanks for your kind comments above, it was a pleasure working for you over the past few years. Best of luck in the future. James

5/5

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Landlord

Service which is friendly, and goes the extra mile

I have always had a good service with Carnabys. The team always goes the extra mile to help which has made all the difference. I would recommend Carnabys to friends and family.

Mark · 8 March 2017 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 10 March 2017

Morning Mark, many thanks for your kind review. It's been a pleasure working with you over the years and we look forward to our relationship continuing. Thanks again and no doubt we'll chat soon.

5/5

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Tenant

The Perfect Agents

Carnabys were the Managing Agents for a property that we rented in Burgess Hill for three and a half years. From the initial viewing to the end of the tenancy, the team were professional, friendly, courteous, efficient and most of all they are great people! The worst thing about being a tenant can sometimes be dealing with managing agents, being stung with lots of charges when going through the referencing process to the end of tenancy check out. Carnabys restored any doubt in my mind that there are good managing agents out there! They were always a pleasure to speak to and always had time to talk to you. If you had any problems or queries you knew that they would be dealt with and resolved in a professional manner, or any messages would be responded to straight away. You can feel safe knowing that they are experts in their field, with broad and up to date knowledge of current legislation. If you are a Landlord looking to appoint Agents then from a tenants perspective I couldn't recommend them more! I can only speak from a renting perspective but I'm sure that the Sales team will be on the same great standard. A big thank you to everyone!

Philippa · 24 February 2017 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 27 February 2017

Hi Philippa, many thanks for your kind comments, we're very grateful. It was a pleasure working with you and we wish you all the best in the future. Thanks, James & the Carnabys team

5/5

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Buyer

Excellent experience

I've had an excellent experience buying a property through Carnaby's despite the purchase itself being quite lengthy due to some unexpected probate issues. The quality of the communication and the effort put in by James Potten and his colleagues to keep things on track was exceptional and he was always willing to go the extra mile with chasing up additional parties to get a current update on outstanding items. This was particularly invaluable to me as I was not permitted to contact the solicitors of other parties directly and it was helpful not to have to rely solely on my solicitor for feedback on the situation. I hope to not be moving for some time. But if and when I do I'm definitely going to be using Carnaby's in the future!

ET · 21 February 2017 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 22 February 2017

Hi Elmy, thank you ever so much for your lovely review, it really means a lot to us. It was a pleasure working with you, albeit for slightly longer than both of us had initially thought! I hope you've settled into your new place. Best wishes for the future. James

5/5

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Best agent & Property management company by far!

I have bought my flat through Carnabys, they kept me informed all the way to a very smooth completion and all the staff are very knowledgeable, good at what they do, also they are now managing two of my property, they keep me updated on everything that requires my attention, they look after my property very well, they are very honest, competent and accurate with information. I am very happy with there honest and genuine service. Well done and thank you team Carnabys

Mustak · 30 January 2017 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 21 February 2017

Thank you for your kind comments Mustak, we're very grateful. It's been a pleasure working for you, I hope our relationship continues to grow from strength to strength over the coming years

5/5

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Tenant

Renting a company, not a house...

Dealt with Carnaby's while looking at renting a house in Hawyards. From initial viewing, through process of arranging agreements, all interactions were very positive, and time was spent to make sure everything is understood and accepted. They have also been very attentive with any issues raised, and schedule checks on the property. Based on previous experiences with other agents, Carnabys are a pleasure to deal with, and I would recommend them to anyone in the market.

BW · 10 January 2017 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 11 January 2017

Many thanks for your kind comments, we're very grateful. It was a pleasure dealing with you all and we hope you've settled into the home well. Any problems, we're only ever a phone call away. Best Wishes. James

5/5

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Buyer

Made first house purchasing a dream :)

James was lovely start to finish , incredibly helpful and gave us lots of information and explained things for us in a simple easy to understand way (which we needed!) . He kept us well informed at every step and his estimate of when we were to complete was quite acurate . We received a new house card from James and the team which I feel was a very nice touch! Would definitely recomend to family and friends as the whole process was made as stress free as possible ! Thank you so much James for helping us get our lovely home - the furbabies are already liking it and we are planning to make some cider and juice from the apple tree !

Paula · 3 January 2017 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 5 January 2017

Hi Paula, many thanks for your very kind review, i'm delighted. I hope you and Dave had a great first Christmas in your New Home and the furbabies are settled already. If you do make some cider, make sure you drop in a keg for me! Best wishes. James

5/5

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Tenant

Excellent service

I have been a tenant with Carnabys for the past year and found them to be very efficient and helpful a fantastic service from start to finish and would like to wish them all a happy Christmas & new year : )

Christopher · 20 December 2016 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 21 December 2016

Hi Chris, many thanks for your kind comments, we're very grateful. We hope you also have a great Christmas & New Year

5/5

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Landlord

A wonderful team of people

I've had the pleasure of working with the team at Carnabys for a few years, they manage a couple of my rental properties in Burgess Hill. Their communication is clear & concise, they are friendly & approachable and often go above and beyond the required call of duty. I would not hesitate to recommend them to family, friends and other landlords with properties to rent.

Jenny · 13 December 2016 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 14 December 2016

Many thanks for your kind comments Jenny, it has been a pleasure working for you over these past few years. I hope our relationship continues to blossom. Thanks again. James

5/5

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Landlord

Carnaby's Burgess Hill - Personal, Caring, Knowledgable, Professional

We have had face-to-face and telephone dealings with Terry, Fiona, Tina and James and found them to be understanding of our needs, helpful with advice and exactly what we were hoping from an Idependent local business. They have truly delivered beyond our expectations, and I am sure there have been times when they must have been thinking, "oh no!, not them again

Awcock · 2 December 2016 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 5 December 2016

Morning Ben & Pam, many thanks for your kind review, we're very grateful. It's been a pleasure working with you both and I can assure you at no time were we ever thinking, "Oh no, not them again!!". Thank you for choosing Carnabys, we hope this is the start of a long lasting relationship. Best Wishes

5/5

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Seller

Carnabys Independent Estate Agent Review

Very Helpful, always feel that I can rely on them

Nick · 1 December 2016 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 2 December 2016

Thanks Nick, we're grateful for your kind comments

5/5

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Couldn't do enough to help.

James and his team at Carnabies,were ever so helpful in selling my house. I cannot rate them highly enough. Would definitely recommend them to anybody wishing to sell there property. They made things a lot easier,for me in what is a very stressful time.

Tracey · 24 November 2016 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 26 November 2016

HI Tracey, many thanks for your kind comments, we're very grateful. It was a pleasure working with you and I hope that you enjoy the lovely sunshine coast that is Eastbourne. Best Wishes. James

5/5

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Buyer

Approachable, Efficient and Helpful

Our main point of contact was James Potten. He was very approachable, really helpful and went out of his way to keep things moving on our purchase. His communication was timely, succinct and he kept us updated regularly with any progress. He also communicated very effectively with our solicitor and took any queries back to the seller returning responses promptly. Thank you James for facilitating our move as much as you did.

Helen · 24 November 2016 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 26 November 2016

HI Helen, thank you very much for your kind comments, it means a lot. It was a pleasure working with you throughout the sale and I hope that you, Duncan & Toren are all very happy in your new home together. Good luck with the pending development work, i'm always here for advise if needed. Good luck. James

5/5

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Seller

Excellent Service

We chose Carnabys as they are a local independent firm. They were realistic with the valuation and listened and took note of our wishes. They kept us informed of the progress and dealt with any minor issues in a very professional manner. We would not hesitate to recommend them

Bill · 14 November 2016 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 15 November 2016

Thanks very much for your kind comments Bill, we're very grateful. I hope that you and Georgina have settled in well to your new home. Best Wishes. James

5/5

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Seller

Excellent service - certainly went the extra mile

James, we can't thank you and your team at Carnaby's enough for all your hard work ensuring that the sale of our home went though smoothly. You went above and beyond what I would expect of the typical estate agent, not only in securing a buyer but also, after the sale was agreed, in helping to resolve the few hiccups that occurred prior to exchange and ensuring that we knew exactly what was happening at all times. Gill and I have no hesitation in recommending your services to other vendors. Steve Cronin, Hurstpierpoint

Steve · 11 November 2016 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 15 November 2016

Morning Steve, many thanks for your kind comments above, we're very grateful. It was a pleasure working with you and Gill, you've been great vendors. Wishing you all the best in the future. James

5/5

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Tenant

Cant imagine what can be better than this

Wonderful experience with Carnabys. James and Tina were veryhelpful from the very first meeting with them and everything seemed like a cakewalk since then. This makes life easy for people like me, who are new to UK. Wishing you all the very best and keep providing the same service to everyone.

Anand · 23 September 2016 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 26 September 2016

Hi Anand, many thanks for your kind review. I hope that you and your family are settling in well to the new place. You know we're only ever a phone call away when you need us. Best Wishes. James

5/5

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Thoroughly helpful and friendly service for both rentals and sales.

Katherine · 16 August 2016 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied

Thanks for your kind comments Katherine, we're very grateful ??

5/5

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Seller

Sale of property

We have dealt with Carnaby's twice in the last 10 years. On both occasions they have been open, honest and transparent with their valuation and sales service. The asking price was achieved as both the agent and we were realistic. Of course we would like to have achieved a higher value, who wouldn't, but you have to be realistic, then you get a buyer. James Potten has been fantastic. We have had to sell a property on behalf of someone else and James has been compassionate and diplomatic at stages of the sale. We would highly recommend James and Carnaby's, they are simply brilliant at what they do. We have had total trust in them at all times.

Michael · 10 August 2016 · Carnabys Independent Estate Agent

Agent replied · 12 August 2016

Hi Michael, thank you very much for your kind review. It has been a pleasure working with you & Sue, you've been very supportive & understanding throughout, a real joy. Thanks again for the opportunity, I was delighted to help you both out. Regards James

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Questions about Carnabys Independent

How many reviews does Carnabys Independent have?

Carnabys Independent has 85 reviews across its two offices, rated 4.8 out of 5 overall: 33 on Google, 3 on Facebook, 49 on View Agents. A review that appears on several offices' pages, such as the company's Trustpilot, is counted once. Checked 9 October 2026.

Which Carnabys Independent office has the most reviews?

Carnabys Independent Estate Agent has the most, with 84 reviews rated 4.8 out of 5, followed by Carnabys Independent with 1.

Where are Carnabys Independent's offices?

Carnabys Independent Estate Agent, 1 Keymer Road RH15 0AD; Carnabys Independent, 111 Keymer Road Keymer BN6 8QL.

What do sellers say about Carnabys Independent?

12 reviews from sellers, rated 5.0 out of 5 on average. For example, Rebecca wrote: "I have been extremely impressed with James and the team at Carnabys who have not only sold my flat for me, but also managed it for me over the last couple of ..."

What do buyers say about Carnabys Independent?

12 reviews from buyers, rated 4.9 out of 5 on average. For example, Paula wrote: "James was lovely start to finish , incredibly helpful and gave us lots of information and explained things for us in a simple easy to understand way (which we ..."

What do landlords say about Carnabys Independent?

5 reviews from landlords, rated 5.0 out of 5 on average. For example, Frances wrote: "Having endured a bad experience with another letting agent, we decided, following a recommendation, to give Carnabys our former family home to rent. All of the ..."

What do tenants say about Carnabys Independent?

13 reviews from tenants, rated 4.7 out of 5 on average. For example, BW wrote: "Dealt with Carnaby's while looking at renting a house in Hawyards. From initial viewing, through process of arranging agreements, all interactions were very ..."

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