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★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleSandro and David were incredibly kind, patient and supportive estate agents. They went above and beyond and handled everything with class and professionalism. They also gave us a gift on completion which really was the cherry on top.
We had dealt with maybe 50 different estate agents in our search, and I can hand in heart say that these two were the best of the bunch by far. thank you 🥂
Amoke · 7 August 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (44 Lower Clapton Road Hackney)
Agent replied · 28 January 2026
Dear Amoke,
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful and generous review. Reading your words honestly made our day. It was a genuine pleasure working with you and Ines, and we are so glad we could help make what can often be a stressful process feel a little smoother.
Knowing you dealt with so many agents and still felt we stood out really means the world to us. We always aim to treat every client with care, patience, and honesty so hearing that it came across makes it all worthwhile.
We hope you are settling in beautifully and making the new place feel like home. The gift was just a small gesture to say thank you for being such lovely people to work with.
Please do stay in touch and if you ever need anything, you know where to find us!
Warm regards
Sandro Pappalardo
Branch Manager
Castles Estate Agents - Hackney
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleJust purchased my first home and Dino was amazing throughout. Very attentive and helped pushed it along when things felt like it wasn’t moving anywhere.
Zurenu · 15 July 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (78 Green Lanes Palmers Green)
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleStuart and Gentian are absolutely brilliant. They are responsive, patient, proactive, helpful and go above and beyond. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Castles if you are a buyer or seller. Thank you so much.
Elsa · 15 July 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (438 Hertford Road)
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleCASTLES LETTING AGENTS in Edmonton. Why you should steer clear. In 2023 they managed my property where in 2024 I took over as I lived a couple of doors down from the property and the tenants were not getting any replies when they needed something repaired through castles. In 2024 I started to noticed overcrowding and lies from the tenants. I decided to look into their reference checks and I was told originally they were husband, wife with a brother forming as a family under the tenancy agreement, only to realise there was no connection of family with different surnames and the house could literally be a HMO (house of multiple occupancy) castles had lied to me about the relationship and the documents of the husband was not the same photo of the husband I was introduced too. Castles was more interested in getting the commission. Now I’ve worked them out they have become nightmare tenants (all going through the courts as I write this) today I decided to pick up the house keys as castles never sent them or dropped them off to me. Yes it’s been 8 months too long with the keys. When I went to pick them up i came across the Lettings manager David Manning whom decided to shout out to me with what I’m doing with a drug dealers car!! Now I would say that is not a very professional standard being set from him. He was offensive and stereotyping myself for having a nice car. This will be taken up with senior management and I do hope they have cameras recording in the office so this could be picked up on.
Not a respectful agency and be careful with who they bring into your property.
J · 13 July 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (438 Hertford Road)
Agent replied · 13 April 2026
Thank you for your recent review. We are sorry to hear that you had a negative experience, and we would like to address the points you have raised.
Firstly, regarding the tenant referencing, we can confirm that all information provided to us about the tenants' family relationship was given by the tenants themselves during the application process. We rely on the accuracy of the information provided to us and, like all agencies, we cannot be held responsible for misrepresentations made by tenants.
In terms of property maintenance, we have no record of any unresponded-to repair requests from the tenants. We always aim to resolve maintenance matters promptly and professionally.
Regarding the incident at our office, I want to reiterate my apology for the comment made about your car. I can assure you it was not my intention to cause any offense or to be unprofessional. The comment was meant as a compliment, and I regret that it came across otherwise.
We take all feedback seriously, as our reputation is built on trust and a commitment to providing excellent service to our clients. We believe the information in your review contains inaccuracies that could be damaging to our business, especially as they do not reflect our standard of care.
We are sorry that you are currently dealing with an eviction process if you need any help or advise on this matter, I would be happy to assist you
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleSandro helped my Father and I sell a flat we have had for over 25 years.
He went abouve and beyond to ensure we had all up to date certificiations.
No request was too mich trouble. for him and his team. I cannot over state the level of service and support we received.
Thank you Castles .
Sylwia · 2 July 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (44 Lower Clapton Road Hackney)
Agent replied · 28 January 2026
Dear Sylwia,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. It was a real pleasure assisting you and your father with the sale of your flat after so many years of ownership.
We are delighted to hear that you felt supported throughout the process and that our efforts made a difference. Ensuring everything was in place for a smooth sale was very important to us, and I’m glad that came across.
Wishing you both all the best for the future, and please don’t hesitate to get in touch if we can help with anything else.
Warm regards,
Sandro Pappalardo
Branch Manager
Castles Estate Agents - Hackney
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleDavid went above and beyond helping us get our offer approved! Not only that, but he was incredibly communicative with us during the process!
Ellie · 2 July 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (44 Lower Clapton Road Hackney)
Agent replied · 28 January 2026
Dear Ellie,
Thank you so much for providing me with a review based on how you have found my service your kind words truly mean a lot me.
Warm regards,
David Ola
Property Consultant-Hackney
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleDavid was an absolute star! He went above and beyond behind the scenes to get our offer accepted, keeping us updated every step of the way. Proactive, persistent, and genuinely on our side, we couldn’t have asked for better support. Highly recommend!
Milan · 2 July 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (44 Lower Clapton Road Hackney)
Agent replied · 28 January 2026
Dear Milan,
It is my duty to go above and beyond for all of my clients ensuring I am supportive, communicate and genuine. With that being said, I am happy to hear you are pleased with my services. Once again, thank you so much for your kind words. You have truly made my day!
Warm regards,
David Ola
Property Consultant-Hackney
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI had a great experience with Castles recently when buying my first home - David and Sandro were both very responsive and helpful throughout the process, going above and beyond to support me through issues as they arose during and after the process.
I would highly recommend Castles to
anyone looking to buy in the area!
Samuel · 2 July 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (44 Lower Clapton Road Hackney)
Agent replied · 28 January 2026
Hi Sam,
Thank you so much for your kind words, we truly appreciate your recommendation and review.
We understand how stressful the purchasing process can be, so we are really pleased to hear you were happy with our service. It’s honestly been a pleasure working alongside you throughout the transaction.
If you ever need any help or assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Once again, congratulations on your purchase!
Warm regards
Sandro Pappalardo
Branch Manager
Castles Estate Agents - Hackney
★★★★★ 2/5
GoogleTook some time to reflect on my experiences of trying to purchase a property with Castles. It fell through after 6 months, and this is not their fault at all. The viewings with David were positive and he was helpful where possible.
However the communication with another member of the team was at times quite unpleasant, one phone call at the beginning was patronising and rude. There were a number of times information was miscommunicated, and emails added to a lot of confusion and misunderstandings.
Overall it didn't feel like we were working together to get the sale through, rather it was me against them/the seller. I was completely committed to the sale, I stuck it out for 6 month and it felt like an uphill battle. The cherry on the cake was them trying to push through the purchase without a valid and necessary EWS1 certificate, which my lenders required.
I've since had a completely different and very pleasant experience having completed a purchase with a different estate agent. I think Castles could be much friendlier and supportive towards potential buyers.
Edit: Thank you for your response Sandro. This feels like an entirely different tone of voice to the emails sent to me in the last month or so. I'm not writing this because the purchase fell through or because the EWS1 wasn't valid, but because of my experience with Castles. It was a frustrating experience for all involved but the communications I received were not consistently supportive or informative.
Jenny · 2 July 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (44 Lower Clapton Road Hackney)
Agent replied · 28 January 2026
Dear Jenny,
We are truly sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet your expectations and that the purchase unfortunately did not proceed to completion.
We are, however, grateful to hear that you found David’s support during the viewings helpful and professional, and we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to acknowledge his efforts.
We regret that certain aspects of your experience left you feeling disappointed. Please be assured that we take your feedback seriously and are fully committed to providing clear, professional, and supportive communication throughout every stage of the process for all parties involved.
Regarding the EWS1 certificate, we completely understand how important this documentation is. While the certificate was initially valid at the start of the transaction, it later came to light that the surveyor who issued it had been struck off by their professional body, which rendered the certificate invalid. We are truly sorry that this unforeseen issue caused significant concern and added to the frustration of your purchase. Please know this was entirely beyond our control, and we sincerely apologise for the impact it had on the sale not completing.
Throughout the process, we endeavoured to maintain consistent communication with all parties to keep you informed and supported at every stage.
We are genuinely disappointed that the sale did not reach completion for all involved. However, we are very pleased to hear that you have since successfully purchased a property, and we wish you every happiness in your new home.
Warm regards
Sandro Pappalardo
Branch Manager
Castles Estate Agents - Hackney
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleThis is the second time I've worked with Castles, this time working with Bruno. He was absolutely brilliant; he managed the sale of my flat expertly. He was always clear, honest and helpful with his guidance. I can't thank him enough.
Emma · 20 June 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (44/46 West Green Road)
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleAll my admiration to Bruno at West Green Castle for the high professionalism and for helping us to go through the whole process of celling our house.
Highly recommended
Thank you Bruno
Iva · 20 June 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (44/46 West Green Road)
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleThe team at South Tottenham, especially Bruno have been fantastic, always quick to respond and giving excellent advice on every step in the sales process. I highly recommend them.
Emma · 31 May 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (44/46 West Green Road)
Agent replied · 20 March 2026
Thank you Emma, we wish you all the very best with the new home, Bruno and Gary.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleHighly recommend for first time sellers ! 👍
Recently sold my property with Castles Hackney and they were so helpful with recommendations, guidance and support. The team were so patient and friendly, especially Talha and Sandro - these two were extremely helpful 🙏
We had our initial buyer pull out last minute, but the Castles team reassured my family and I that we will find another buyer swiftly - 3 weeks later we found another with a higher offer! We have recommended this branch to our family and friends
Thank you Castles, my family and I are so grateful for your help 🙏
Malik · 28 May 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (44 Lower Clapton Road Hackney)
Agent replied · 28 January 2026
Hi Mr Malik,
The team at Castles and I would like to thank you for your kind words. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you to get your property sold and although there were difficult times, I’m glad we collaborated so well to get this over the line for you and your family. We wish you all the luck with your new home. The team are always here to help should you require any assistance in the future.
Warm regards,
Talha Shaikh
Senior Sales Consultant-Hackney
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWe purchased a property for which Abraham was the agent. He was communicative throughout, really helpful, and gave us all the information we needed to make decisions. On top of that, we felt that he took the time to get to know us as buyers and our needs and circumstances. Would highly recommend!
Muna · 23 May 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (12 Topsfield Parade Crouch End)
Agent replied · 3 June 2025
Dear Muna
Thank you for posting your recent, positive feedback, Abraham is delighted. He has immensely enjoyed helpful you both.
We wish you both all the very best in your new home and look forward to seeing you around the Broadway.
Team Crouch End
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleSelling our flat with Castles has been great. They've been so helpful throughout the whole process, which has been quite challenging at times! I don't think we would've got the sale done without Elena and Abraham. Thank you both!
Eve · 13 May 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (12 Topsfield Parade Crouch End)
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI’ve recently used castles to let out my property, and the experience was smooth and efficient from start to finish. The team was knowledgeable and proactive, handling everything from marketing the property to finding reliable tenants …
Sarah · 13 May 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (438 Hertford Road)
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI have just used the Edmonton Branch of Castles Estate Agents to sell my property and the whole experience has been extremely positive. The whole team have been friendly, helpful and extremely professional during all aspects of the sales …
John · 13 May 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (438 Hertford Road)
Agent replied · 13 April 2026
Hi John
Thank you for your review we are pleased you are happy with the service, Good luck for the future, all the best … More
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWould just like to Thank Stuart and Gentian for their hard work, dedication and patience with what turned out to be a very difficult sale, due to head lease problems. They kept going, getting me new buyers when the others fell out and this week we have completion. Great job Thanks so much
Irene · 9 May 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (438 Hertford Road)
Agent replied · 13 April 2026
Hi Irene
Thank you for your review, in all my time as an agent, this has to be one of the longest, the main thing is that it went through to completion, thank you for your help as well.
Stuart Gray (Branch manager)
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleThank you Castles! We got there in the end.
Nads · 6 May 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (438 Hertford Road)
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleThank you very much for everything
Gav · 30 April 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (44/46 West Green Road)
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleRating only, no written review.
Hulya · 27 April 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (44/46 West Green Road)
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI recently had the pleasure of working with Castles Estate Agents in Hackney, and specifically with David, who was exceptional throughout the process. From start to finish, David was professional, responsive, and accommodating, even while I was abroad during parts of the process. He maintained excellent communication, always making himself available and ensuring everything stayed on track. I’d happily recommend David and the team at Castles Hackney to anyone navigating the property market.
Faith · 27 April 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (44 Lower Clapton Road Hackney)
Agent replied · 28 January 2026
Hi Faith,
Thanks so much for your lovely message it really means a lot!
It is honestly been such a pleasure working with you. Even with the distance while you were abroad, you made everything easy and smooth on our end. I am really glad we could get everything over the line together.
Wishing you all the best with your next chapter, and if you ever need anything down the line, I am always here.
Warm regards,
David Ola
Property Consultant-Hackney
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleThe 5 star reviews make me so envious that I didn't get this experience.
I requested a valuation and feel because I'd said it wasn't necessarily for sale …
Iona · 22 April 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (44/46 West Green Road)
Agent replied · 20 March 2026
Dear Iona
I'm sorry to hear that you feel this way. Please understand that I act solely as … More
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWe used Castles for the sale of my father's flat. We always found them on hand for any advice and support and willingness to help with any queries we had. They found a buyer for the property promptly. We especially want to thank Bruno and …
Timothy · 22 April 2025 · Castles Estate Agency London (44/46 West Green Road)
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