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Gatekeeper estate agents in Witney and Swindon

4.8

★★★★★ Excellent

2,155 reviews across 3 offices and 3 platforms

www.gatekeeper.co.uk

Gatekeeper has three offices, in Witney (two offices) and Swindon (Oxfordshire). Together they have 2,155 reviews on three platforms, rated 4.8 out of 5 overall.

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4.8 / 5

1,358

Reviews on Google

All 3 offices

The Trusted Agent logo

5.0 / 5

12

Reviews on The Trusted Agent

All 3 offices

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785

Reviews on Trustpilot

All 3 offices

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Reviews by type

What sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants say, where the review tells us who wrote it.

Our offices

Gatekeeper's three offices, most reviewed first. Each has its own page.

Awards

The Trusted Agent 2026 results for Gatekeeper, ranked against 18,569 UK estate agent offices. Each award is assessed separately from the review sites.

Latest reviews from every Gatekeeper office

Newest first, from every platform, with the office each review is about. First names only.

5/5

Trustpilot

Friendly and helpful

Friendly face, informative and helpful with questions.

Dan · 24 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Swindon

5/5

Google

The viewing of the property was very friendly and helpful.

Marta · 23 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Witney (3-4 Kingfishers Court Northfield Farm Lane)

Agent replied · 30 July 2023

Hi Marta, so pleased that you received friendly and helpful service! All the best with your property search, Vanessa

1/5

Google

We had a bad experience with this company as at the time their advertising was misleading and their timescales were unreasonable. They since seem to have changed their policies. I would advise prospective renters to know your rights as a tenant and not be pressured into any decisions. My impression was that landlords come first and the company was based primarily around serving the landlords needs -which of course most estate agents are - but as a tenant it's important to not feel rushed and misled.

Stephanie · 23 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Witney (3-4 Kingfishers Court Northfield Farm Lane)

Agent replied · 30 July 2023

Dear Mrs Walklett As one of the directors and founders of Gatekeeper, I wanted to personally extend my gratitude for sharing your feedback with us. We value your input, and your experience matters greatly to us. After receiving your review, I attempted to contact you via phone to discuss the specifics of your concerns and find a resolution. However, it seems that we may have missed each other, as I did not receive a response to my call. We have rectified the issue and now display the correct tenancy duration. Your input has been invaluable in ensuring a better experience for all tenants. The current rental market's demand has been exceptionally high, resulting in multiple applications for each property. Our intention is to be fair to all applicants by getting all the relevant information needed by the landlord. By presenting all applicant positions to the landlord, we aim to provide everyone with an equal opportunity to secure the property that best suits their needs. The timescales are a result of our keenness to avoid an applicant being disappointed in missing out on a property in a particularly pressured market. In light of your feedback, we have updated our communication guidelines to ensure that all prospective tenants receive clear and timely information throughout the application process. I am personally disheartened to learn that you feel we have favoured landlords over our tenants. Please know that, as founders, our vision has always been to be a supportive and unbiased agency for all our customers. We will continue to strive to strike the right balance between the interests of landlords and tenants. Once again, thank you for your candid feedback and I am sorry that the experience was not positive. We are determined to turn this into a positive learning experience and provide you and all our potential tenants with a more seamless and enjoyable journey in finding your new home. If you would still like to discuss the matter further, I look forward to speaking with you at your earliest convenience. You can contact me directly on 01865 920921 Phil Kendall

5/5

Trustpilot

Great service

Rating only, no written review.

Del · 22 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Swindon

4/5

Google

Rating only, no written review.

NISHA · 22 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Witney (77 High Street)

Agent replied · 29 July 2023

Hi Nisha, thanks so much for the feedback, do let us know what we can do to get to 5 Stars!! All the best, Vanessa

5/5

Google

The viewing of the property was very friendly and helpful.

Marta · 22 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Witney (77 High Street)

Agent replied · 29 July 2023

Hi Marta, so pleased that you received friendly and helpful service! All the best with your property search, Vanessa

1/5

Google

We had a bad experience with this company as at the time their advertising was misleading and their timescales were unreasonable. They since seem to have changed their policies. I would advise prospective renters to know your rights as a tenant and not be pressured into any decisions. My impression was that landlords come first and the company was based primarily around serving the landlords needs -which of course most estate agents are - but as a tenant it's important to not feel rushed and misled.

Stephanie · 22 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Witney (77 High Street)

Agent replied · 29 July 2023

Dear Mrs Walklett As one of the directors and founders of Gatekeeper, I wanted to personally extend my gratitude for sharing your feedback with us. We value your input, and your experience matters greatly to us. After receiving your review, I attempted to contact you via phone to discuss the specifics of your concerns and find a resolution. However, it seems that we may have missed each other, as I did not receive a response to my call. We have rectified the issue and now display the correct tenancy duration. Your input has been invaluable in ensuring a better experience for all tenants. The current rental market's demand has been exceptionally high, resulting in multiple applications for each property. Our intention is to be fair to all applicants by getting all the relevant information needed by the landlord. By presenting all applicant positions to the landlord, we aim to provide everyone with an equal opportunity to secure the property that best suits their needs. The timescales are a result of our keenness to avoid an applicant being disappointed in missing out on a property in a particularly pressured market. In light of your feedback, we have updated our communication guidelines to ensure that all prospective tenants receive clear and timely information throughout the application process. I am personally disheartened to learn that you feel we have favoured landlords over our tenants. Please know that, as founders, our vision has always been to be a supportive and unbiased agency for all our customers. We will continue to strive to strike the right balance between the interests of landlords and tenants. Once again, thank you for your candid feedback and I am sorry that the experience was not positive. We are determined to turn this into a positive learning experience and provide you and all our potential tenants with a more seamless and enjoyable journey in finding your new home. If you would still like to discuss the matter further, I look forward to speaking with you at your earliest convenience. You can contact me directly on 01865 920921 Phil Kendall

5/5

Trustpilot

Ensured property was left clean!

Rating only, no written review.

Miss · 20 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Swindon

5/5

Trustpilot

Really informative and welcoming

Really informative and welcoming, both of the ladies. Really helpful with all the questions I remembered to ask lol.

Cameron · 20 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Swindon

5/5

Trustpilot

Kenya was very knowledgeable aabout the…

Kenya was very knowledgeable aabout the property and showed us round everything

Billie · 20 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Swindon

5/5

Trustpilot

I had 2 viewings today with Kenya…

I had 2 viewings today with Kenya Ferguson. What a fantastic job she did. We got to see both the properties early which is a bonus as we are not living in Witney at the moment. We were made to feel very at ease and she did a fantastic job training Shirley

Mr · 19 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Swindon

1/5

Trustpilot

Bad experience - Misleading advertising

We had a bad experience with this company as at the time their advertising was misleading and their timescales were unreasonable. They since seem to have changed their policies since. I would advise prospective renters to know your rights as a tenant and not be pressured into any decisions. My impression was that landlords come first and the company was based around serving the landlords needs -which of course most estate agents are - but as a tenant it's important to not feel rushed and misled.

Stephanie · 19 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Swindon

5/5

Trustpilot

Very friendly and helpful during the…

Very friendly and helpful during the viewing, and timely communication throughout the process.Thank you Kenya and Shirley

Millie · 19 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Swindon

5/5

Trustpilot

Kenya was great

Kenya was great, she was on time, answered all of our questions and was helpful during the process.

Name · 18 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Swindon

5/5

Trustpilot

Friendly and helpful …

Friendly and knowledgeable about the local area, all information was provided in a clear way. Prompt responses and good communications.

Olga · 18 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Swindon

5/5

Google

Very professional, helped answer all questions..

Matt · 16 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Witney (3-4 Kingfishers Court Northfield Farm Lane)

Agent replied · 30 July 2023

Hi Matt, thanks so much for your comments, so pleased that you had all your questions answered in a professional manner. All the best, Vanessa

5/5

Google

The 2 viewing I had yesterday went very smoothly. Kenya was early, prepared and able to answer my questions. Thank you!

Imogen · 16 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Witney (3-4 Kingfishers Court Northfield Farm Lane)

Agent replied · 30 July 2023

Hi Imogen, thanks so much for your feedback, so pleased that Kenya offered great service on your viewing. All the best with your property search, Vanessa

5/5

Google

Gatekeepers has for the past two years let our property. They have been professional and extremely helpful to a new landlord. I can’t rate them highly enough particularly Lucy who has been on hand to give me advice when necessary.

Alison · 16 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Witney (3-4 Kingfishers Court Northfield Farm Lane)

Agent replied · 30 July 2023

Hi Alison, wow what lovely feedback to receive, thank you so much. Lucy will be so pleased with your comments and its so good to hear that the service you have received has been helpful and professional. All the best, Vanessa

5/5

Google

Very professional, helped answer all questions..

Matt · 15 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Witney (77 High Street)

Agent replied · 29 July 2023

Hi Matt, thanks so much for your comments, so pleased that you had all your questions answered in a professional manner. All the best, Vanessa

5/5

Google

The 2 viewing I had yesterday went very smoothly. Kenya was early, prepared and able to answer my questions. Thank you!

Imogen · 15 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Witney (77 High Street)

Agent replied · 29 July 2023

Hi Imogen, thanks so much for your feedback, so pleased that Kenya offered great service on your viewing. All the best with your property search, Vanessa

5/5

Google

Gatekeepers has for the past two years let our property. They have been professional and extremely helpful to a new landlord. I can’t rate them highly enough particularly Lucy who has been on hand to give me advice when necessary.

Alison · 15 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Witney (77 High Street)

Agent replied · 29 July 2023

Hi Alison, wow what lovely feedback to receive, thank you so much. Lucy will be so pleased with your comments and its so good to hear that the service you have received has been helpful and professional. All the best, Vanessa

5/5

Trustpilot

Cheerful,warm and friendly agent

Cheerful,warm and friendly agent. Willing to answer my endless questions.

Thandiwe · 15 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Swindon

5/5

Trustpilot

Tephy was so kind and awesome .

Tephy was so kind and awesome .. She explained the things with more patience....

Sathis · 15 July 2023 · Gatekeeper Swindon

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Questions about Gatekeeper

Which Gatekeeper office has the most reviews?

Witney (3-4 Kingfishers Court Northfield Farm Lane) has the most, with 906 reviews rated 4.7 out of 5, followed by Witney (77 High Street) with 905.

Where are the Gatekeeper offices?

The three Gatekeeper offices, by town:

What do sellers say about Gatekeeper?

3 reviews from sellers, rated 5.0 out of 5 on average. For example, Andrew wrote: "The service and advice I have received has been excellent from start to finish. Mat was always available to answer my questions even at weekends. I was a ..."

What do landlords say about Gatekeeper?

3 reviews from landlords, rated 5.0 out of 5 on average. For example, James wrote: "When my tenants informed me they were moving on the Gatekeeper Team acted swiftly to find me a new tenant. The communication was clear and concise, no waffle ..."

What do tenants say about Gatekeeper?

4 reviews from tenants, rated 5.0 out of 5 on average. For example, Jacob wrote: "I viewed 2 properties with Gatekeeper and decided to rent 1. The properties were well presented and Louise who showed me around was very informed. The ..."

Has Gatekeeper won any awards?

Yes. In The Trusted Agent 2026 awards, Witney won Platinum, West Oxfordshire won Platinum and Swindon won Platinum.

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