5/5
Anuja was super friendly and personable
Agent replied Β· 14 January 2026
Thanks you for your review Natasha. Please lean on Annuja to help find you the perfect property. Best regards, The Albany Road Sales Team.
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4,652 reviews across 10 offices and 4 platforms
Darlows has 10 offices, in Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff (five offices), Caerphilly, Pontypridd, Tonypandy and Brynmawr (Wales). Together they have 4,652 reviews on four platforms, rated 4.8 out of 5 overall.
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Lucy has provided us with superb services during the purchase of our house. She was of vital help because we wouldn't have been able to get the purchase through ...Read the review from sellers
Thank you to Lucy and of course all the other staff at Darlows Estate Agents. Lots of help given which to me as a single person was very invaluable.Read the review from buyers
Darlows's 10 offices, most reviewed first. Each has its own page.
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5/5
Anuja was super friendly and personable
Thanks you for your review Natasha. Please lean on Annuja to help find you the perfect property. Best regards, The Albany Road Sales Team.
5/5
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Thank you so much for leaving us a perfect 5-star review!
5/5
Hollie was professional and friendly when we met her. She gave us confidence in choosing Darlows rather than one of their competitors
Thank you so much for your kind review. Weβre really pleased to hear that Hollie made such a positive impression and gave you confidence in choosing Darlows. Providing a professional yet friendly service is something we pride ourselves on, so your feedback means a lot to the whole team. We look forward to supporting you throughout your journey.
5/5
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Thank you so much for your 5 star review :)
5/5
Jake Wright has been great to deal with throughout the rent agreement process. He was clear, responsive, and made everything straightforward from start to finish. Really appreciated his professionalism and efficiency in managing the property. Highly recommend.
5/5
Cloe was great to work with, friendly, responsive, and she really understood my needs. She provided much needed information about the location, availability and prices. Highly recommend!
Thank you Paula for your kind review about Chloe! We are glad to hear she was able to help and guide you! The sales team
5/5
Met Chloe Makin she was so knowledgeable about our property and went into great detail of how she could support. A brilliant ambassador for the brand and someone I felt I could trust with the sale of my house. Her happy nature and attitude were a pleasant addition to the process. Well done Lee Renshaw
Thank you for this glowing review about Chloe. We are pleased to know she made you feel at ease! If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to get in touch! The sales team!
5/5
Jake from Darlows did everything to ensure the job is done. He is great what he did to get the job done for me. I am highly impressed. Thank you Jake
5/5
I met Eleri through at a home viewing with Darlows. She was extremely helpful during the entire process and with any questions I had been answered swiftly via email and over phone. Highly recommend.
Hi Jawad, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely 5* review for Eleri. Have a lovely day.
5/5
Excellent customer service.
Excellent customer service from Georgia. She was efficient and helpful and our issues were sorted that same morning. We couldn't of asked for more.
3/5
Things were going slow because of our solicitor. They consistently contacted us to chase them up. I'm unsure as to why they wouldn't contact the solicitor themselves. Additionally the Pontypridd team never answered the phone, always had to go to head office first.
Thank you for your feedback. I completely understand your frustration. Iβm sorry to hear that things were delayed. Of course, we are always in contact with the solicitors; however, unfortunately, we donβt always receive a timely response. Occasionally, we may suggest that clients contact their solicitor directly, as this can often result in a quicker reply. Regarding our office lines, as a small team, there are times when all our phones are busy. In these instances, our head office are on hand to take messages and ensure they are passed back to the branch so we can call you back as soon as possible. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding. We really value your comments and will use them to improve our service. - The Darlows Team
5/5
Iβd like to thank Rhys Lewis for advise and information when he came out and valued my property He was very helpful Thanks again π β¦
Thank you for taking the time to leave the team a review. Theyβll be so pleased you are happy with their service
5/5
We had an amazing experience finding our first home, and Bethan was absolutely fantastic throughout the whole process. She provided outstanding service and was always there whenever we needed her. She often reached out, left helpful β¦
Thank you for taking the time to leave Bethan a review. She'll be so pleased you are happy with her service.
5/5
Bethan was really helpful in chasing up to make sure the exchange was completed swiftly.
Thank you for taking the time to leave Bethan a review. She'll be so pleased you are happy with her service.
5/5
Louise has been amazing with taking stress off my shoulders by always being in contact between me and the seller to make the whole process easy and being able to answer any questions that Iβve asked
Thank you very much! From Louise in the sales team.
5/5
Just want to say a big thankyou to Sophie Peake, she was amazing during our rental process. She reassured all our concerns without hesitating and made the process as smooth sailing as she could. Definitely recommend Darlows and their team!
Thank you for leaving Ollie a great google review. He is always happy to help @ the lettings team
5/5
I had a pleasure to meet Eleri through a home viewing. She is a lovely lady, very professional, helpfull and friendly. She was answering all my questions. I would recommend using them.
Hi Fabrizio, thank you so much for taking the time to leave Eleri this lovely 5* review following your viewing. Have a lovely day!
5/5
Have recently completed my sale through Darlows Canton. They were exceptional! Especially Tim. Couldnβt recommend Darlows enough, I originally had my property on the market with Peter Alan and the experience was terrible. Constants errors, no communication and rudeness, and my property was on the market with them for 6 months with no positive outcomes and barely any viewings. But then thankfully, I switched to Darlows and my property sold in two weeks! They are professional, communicative, helpful and genuinely a really friendly team. Very satisfied customer! Thank you to you all :)
We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful for your kind words. If you ever need assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you once again for choosing Darlows!
5/5
Jackie from the pontypridd branch was fantastic in helping me get my house sale over the line. The sale was full of challenges but she was always on hand to resolve any matters for me promptly
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Hollie provided such a great experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us! Regards, Darlows
5/5
We sold our house with the help of Darlows, it was a smooth completion. Connor Strong was very knowledgeable ,friendly, and talked us through the process in layman's terms which helped us make the decision to sell with them. Also a shout out to Jackie Morgan who was always at the end of the phone if and when we needed her. Would highly recommend Darlows in the future. They also recommend Convey Law solicitors who were also efficient and very helpful.
Hi Paul, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this kind review for Connor and Jackie. We are really pleased to have helped you sell your lovely home.
5/5
Me and my girlfriend are first time renters and was very hesitant at the start however darlows made the experience extremely easy and effortless. Ollie the estate agent has been a huge help getting answers as quick as possible and super polite towards me and my Girlfriend. Really good work ethic!! Sophie Peake has also been a massive help finalising our move in and being very clear with information to make the whole process smooth. Many thanks to you both.
Thank you for taking the time to leave Ollie such a lovely review. We are always happy to see Ollie has been so helpful - Albany Road lettings team.
5/5
I and my family will always recommend Darlows Estate for all your accommodations needs. Jake always was there to assist. They were fab.
5/5
Have had the smoothest journey with Chloe Makin who has helped me secure our new home. Chloe has kept me up to date and answered my never ending questions with no bother at all! Thanks for everything!
Thank you Vicky for this review about Chloe, she is over the moon that she has been able to help you! If you need anything from us, please get in touch! The sales team
5/5
Short version: After experiencing several disappointing and unproductive months with another well-known estate agent in Pontypridd, I moved my property to Darlows Pontypridd. Within just one week, they had generated multiple genuinely interested buyers. Their professionalism, dedication, and quality of service were exceptional. My sincere thanks to Gayle, Jackie, and the entire Darlows Pontypridd team. Detailed version Before explaining my experience with Darlows Pontypridd, it is important to outline the challenges I faced with a previous estate agent, to highlight just how exceptional Darlows truly are. Last year, I made the mistake of appointing a well-known estate agent in Pontypridd to sell my home, believing their βauctionβ route would speed up the sale. Unfortunately, this decision resulted in months of avoidable stress, due to repeated errors and what appeared to be a lack of care. The photographs they uploaded of my property were extremely poor in quality, several looked as though they had been taken on a mobile phone, and some were not even photographs of my property at all. The written description also contained numerous basic inaccuracies. I eventually had to insist that someone revisit the house, and at one point even asked the branch manager whether they were intentionally trying not to sell it. I was repeatedly made to feel that my property had little value and was strongly encouraged to make drastic price reductions, which raised questions about their motives and whether particular investors might have been positioned to benefit. After several months of frustration and no progress, I approached Darlows Pontypridd, and the contrast could not have been more striking. When I first contacted them, Gayle, the branch manager, visited the property in person and immediately reassured me that it had substantial potential. Within just one week of listing with Darlows, I had several interested buyers. Darlows genuinely work to sell your property. In comparison, my experience with the previous agent left me feeling as though they focused on winning instructions and then expected the property to sell itself without meaningful effort. Darlows Pontypridd demonstrate the opposite: they are proactive, diligent, and fully committed throughout the process. From the moment I met Gayle, it was clear why the office operates so efficiently. The entire team functions with the precision of a well-orchestrated operation. Gayleβs knowledge of the Pontypridd market is extraordinary; during one conversation, she recalled in detail both the interiors and sold prices of properties previously owned by my sister and my parents, information she remembered without hesitation. When I asked how she recalled these details, she replied, βI never forget a property.β That level of dedication is rare and speaks volumes about her professionalism. Immediately after our initial meeting, Gayle arranged for new photographs to be taken, and the difference compared to the previous agentβs images was remarkable. Anyone comparing listings on Rightmove can see for themselves: Darlows take pride in presenting each property to the highest standard. After my property was sold subject to contract, I was then supported by the excellent Jackie, the Move Manager, who guided the transaction with exceptional professionalism. She provided more regular and helpful updates than my solicitor, ensuring that I was always aware of the progress and next steps. Her communication was consistent, reassuring, and invaluable, especially for anyone who may feel anxious during the conveyancing process. I cannot recommend Darlows Pontypridd highly enough. My sincere thanks to Gayle, Jackie, and the entire team for their outstanding service, professionalism, and commitment.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. It truly means the world to us. We are delighted to hear how positive your experience has been after what was clearly a challenging and frustrating journey beforehand. From the moment you came to us, it was important that you felt supported, valued, and confident in the service we provided. Gayle, Jackie, and the entire Pontypridd team are absolutely thrilled to know that their hard work made such a difference for you. Your kind words about their professionalism, dedication, and communication are incredibly appreciated, they genuinely care about every client and every home, and feedback like this reminds us why we do what we do. Weβre so pleased that your property received the interest it deserved and that the sale progressed smoothly with Jackieβs guidance. Knowing that you felt reassured and well-informed throughout the process is exactly the experience we strive to deliver. Thank you again for placing your trust in us and for recommending Darlows Pontypridd so highly. We wish you all the very best for the future, and if you ever need anything, weβre always here to help. Warmest regards, The Darlows Team
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The Trusted Agent 2026 results for Darlows, ranked against 18,569 UK estate agent offices. Each award is assessed separately from the review sites.

Darlows is among EA Masters 2026 winners.
EA Masters winners in three years, the group and its branches: 2019, 2020, 2026.
EA Masters by year, 2019 to 20202020 1 award EA Masters 2020 winners
2019 1 award EA Masters 2019 winners
Source: Best Estate Agent Guide 2027 results, as published. Earlier years link to each year's list.
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Merthyr Tydfil has the most, with 1,249 reviews rated 4.6 out of 5, followed by Cardiff (102 Albany Road) with 1,126.
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Yes. In The Trusted Agent 2026 awards, Merthyr Tydfil won Platinum, Cardiff won Platinum and seven more branches won awards. At EA Masters 2026 the group won Silver for Best Estate Agent Guide 2027, Lettings. The group and its branches have also won 2 other industry awards since 2019.