Linden Homes Cotswolds estate agents in Gloucester, Stonehouse and Dursley

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Be careful about buying a new Linden home

I bought my new Linden home with my ex partner 10.5 years ago situated in a village near York.Over the years and just recently we have become aware of problems with the boundaries not being clearly defined which has the potential to cause serious problems with neighbours. For example at the front of our house we have a small front lawn measuring approximately 6.5 yards. by 4 with some small variation.The lawn is one entity and ends next to the neighbours driveway, there is no fence or a continuous line of shrubs to define a boundary. Just recently partly because the lawn had been dying for some time and efforts to make it grow had been unsuccessful we took the lawn up and replaced it with some new soil and planted small showy conifers and then laid 50 bags of good quality pebbles and it now looks fantastic. However it has been brought to our attention that we may have encroached onto our neighbours property in that even though in excess of 90% of the lawn is in from of our house a small section measuring approximately 1 yard by 4 yards belongs to the neighbours, this is misleading to say the least and a solicitor has said that in his opinion it is downright stupid of the builders to do this. The neighbours next door did not realise this either because they did nothing with that part of what appears to be our lawn and we spent money cutting it and maintaining it with water and feed etc for 10.5 years. In our opinion the 'boundary' should have been marked with a fence, or some other material which would have made it obvious to both sets of neighbours who that small area of lawn actually belonged to and who was actually responsible for maintaining it. Our neighbours did not maintain it for 10.5 years and they have only just become aware of it because of a pathetic and jealous neighbour !It also means that in order to gain access to the east side of our detached house we have to go onto their property which is a ludicrous situation we find ourselves in. In our opinion (our meaning my wife) Linden homes have acted foolishly and not applied any common. sense in doing what they have done. If we need to access the east side of our house wall in order to maintain or repair anything we have to be aware that we could be trespassing on someone else's property!!! What a ridiculous situation all because the builders have not applied basic common sense We are also unhappy with Linden in that numerous things in the house have been done using very cheap materials which in a relatively short time break down, i.e light switches which have all had to be replaced at some considerable cost, toilet flushing systems which leak water after flushing and keep leaking thereafter ( potentially very expensive where water meters are in use) not to mention the cost of replacing them £150 each at minimum , upvc window handles which break down within a few years, there are other problems too which I wont go into here.In short I would advise anybody thinking about purchasing a Linden home to think very carefully before doing so and if I had my time again before buying this house I would have asked for a £10 to15000 discount to make up for all the costs and inconvenience that owning this house has cost me.

Neil · 14 September 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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Brindley Edge

We reserved our plot on the Brindley Edge site of Linden Homes in August, sales assistants were great and very accommodating when picking our options and upgrades. We moved into our home in April 2023 with slight snagging issues. Denis from customer care has been outstanding and is always there to help and fix any issues. Small issues he will get them sorted straight away and even do them for you there and then. The larger jobs he is straight on it and arranges for them to be sorted when he is with you. Cannot recommend Linden Homes enough especially the staff at Brindley Edge!

Jessica · 7 September 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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Great experience with Linden Homes

Had a great experience recently with Linden Homes at the Copsewood development. Site manager Scott and his team were outstanding. Scott's hands-on approach to resolving the few snags at my house was impressive. He is also a very friendly person to work with. I would highly recommend their services.

Henry · 7 September 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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Thanks but no!

Let’s start on the positives - the salesperson at the site was very accommodating and good to deal with. The rest was awful. We were going to px our house. We expected a lowball offer, but not 20% less than our valuation from local estate agents. Still we figured it would be less effort than trying to sell, yet we came home to our historic house having had signs screwed to our wall without permission. Twice. The “incentives” were pulled because it had already had grass laid and bits asses which we didn’t want (which is never worth £10k!).In the end after much effort and complaints we pulled out and got our deposit back and pulled the plug. I’d avoid.

Alec · 7 September 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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DO NOT BUY A LINDEN HOME!

Bought my flat as new build four years ago. It’s clear that Linden do not invest in build quality or safety. The place is falling apart. They installed an Orona light duty lift as the only lift in the whole complex and of course it is constantly breaking down because it’s not fit for purpose. There are leaksWe rarely have hot water because they appear to have installed a job lot of boilers that are all obsolete so it’s cheaper to buy a new boiler than try and source a new part. The central heating does not work.How they got the design of the building through fire safety regulations I don’t know. We are at one end of the corridor while the fire escape and lift are at the other end. If there’s a fire in one of the five flats between, we’re doomed. The main entrance door has never closed properly meaning anyone can come in …and they do. We have been burgled. My neighbours have been burgled. On top of that, thieves came in and helped themselves to a job lot of bikes in the bike storage because obviously the locking mechanism on the storage did not work. The finishing in the flat feels cheap and nasty. Linden? Never again!

Vincenzo · 6 September 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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We bought a Linden Home property and…

We bought a Linden Home property and have had ongoing issues with leaks for years. All my neighbours have reported the same issues. Today when the plumber came to look at a shower tray he confirmed that the pipework underneath was an absolute joke and does not meet UK standards. The tray was also not sealed in. The buildings warranty won't cover this either. I would recommend to steer clear of this developer as I've read so many stories about leaks and shoddy pipework.

Tanya · 31 August 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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Avoid Linden Homes

Avoid Linden Homes, once they have your money they don't care about fixing problems.

Lord · 30 August 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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So many problems and issues unresolved

STAY WELL CLEAR. So many problems and issues unresolved. Lack of communication and really poor service. Would not recommend people buying these houses.Cheap materials used, short cuts taken and end up costing a lot more to rectify.

Lisa · 23 August 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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Avoid buying at all costs.

Rating only, no written review.

STUART · 11 August 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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Non existent upkeep of management of development

Don’t hand over the maintenance management to FirstPort

Anne · 4 August 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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I have been so impressed with Linden…

I have been so impressed with Linden Homes from the sales team to the site team i can't find fault at all. Very professional from start to finish and a very smooth process. Been in our new home over 6 months now and only had a couple of minor snags which got seen to straight away. Thank you Linden Homes.

Ana · 29 July 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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woeful

very poor customer service. They appear to keep no records of work that needs doing. Empty promises just to get you off the phone. Very polite though.

Sparks · 28 July 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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Poor customer service

I purchased my property 2.5 years ago and during this time the majority of people in my development have had issues with snagging not being resolved, terrible communication and awful customer service.I would encourage you to do your research before considering buying a property from these developers.

Steph · 25 July 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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Not much good once they had our money.

We bought a home from Linden in 2022. Whilst they were fairly good to deal with during the purchase process, since the sale it's been extremely difficult to get responses from them, and our 'snag list' has not been actioned since submission 4 months ago. Building materials were also left around the site after completion.

Andy · 24 July 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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Awful customer service

Awful customer service. During sale process Linden were late. I had no communication on build status and Linden did not care about my buyers concerns.After sales is even worse. Two years to resolve simple snags. Months with no acknowledgment or communication. Whole customer care team from Emma Lane down are simply not fit for purpose. Managing Director, Alex Jordon doesnt have the customer respect to reply to emails dispute several attempts to contact him.Just awful.

Mat · 18 July 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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Fabulous experience with Linden Homes!

Fabulous experience with Linden Homes! I bought a flat on their Spinnaker development and right from the start was very impressed. Gareth and the sales team were very efficient and the completion took place exactly on time. The aftercare from the site team, especially Mark the site manager was extremely good and the couple of snags I had were fixed very quickly. The quality of build was also very good. I would defer recommend Linden Homes as a good developer to buy from.

Sonia · 13 July 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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Excellent Sales staff and superior build quality

I've just bought with my Wife an absolutely stunning 4 bed Pembroke style house on the lovely small development at Mill Brook Green Axminster and I can't put into words how chuffed I am with the build quality and customer service the Sales team provided from the very beginning to Completion and move in day! I know we've only just moved in and there's bound to be some snags to put on a list as with most New builds, but as of yet, I have found none!I met the build supervisor and foreman on site and they are also brilliant, any issues they said, "Just let us know and we will sort straight away". They even called in, on move in day, to make sure everything was alright. The Sales team on this site are excellent and so are the builders who put great pride in getting their work spot on! If your looking for a house New build in Devon, I can strongly recommend Linden homes here in Axminster!MR & MRS CANN

Adrian · 29 June 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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I called the customer services today…

I called the customer services today because we have been trying to chase up jobs which is still outstanding on my property ( Mowbray View) one of them being my boiler which has been on going for at least 18 months now, we have had Ideal out to it twice and they have changed a valve on it but we still have the problem, Lakeside Plumbing has also been out to it I was thinking of they were going to fix the problem ( thought wrong) back to Linden Homes and because the guy put on his report nothing found on the day of his visit Linden being Linden easy way out of it , it’s not a problem with them go back to ideal.Yet another flobbing off by them. I am classed has disabled and the back garden of the property floods all the way upto the patio doors when it rains ( really great for someone who spends a lot of time in and out of hospital with numerous problems ( Linden Homes not interested) sounds about right for them. Then the nail on the head today when I called only to get told they will not speak to me over the phone ( I think that is called discrimination when they will only speak to my partner) I don’t think they understand that though along with putting the phone down on you. Ignorant and the worst people I have had to deal with.I strongly recommend to anyone who is thinking of buying a property off these to look somewhere else.Words cannot express how they make you feel.

Mal · 19 June 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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Empty promises

My Husband and I bought a new home in Collingtree Park in November 2022. Our main concern was the garden and the dip towards the garage. We were aware of the slope which we could understand but the slope in our drawing was towards the house, not the garage. The dip was a concern and is currently a danger for our now 10 month old son. We were promised for 8 months that they would do everything they can to fix our issue. Now fast forward to June and we have been told that they will not fix our concern. My constructive criticism for Linden homes is to improve on communication and take into consideration the safety of your customers children. My advise for future buyers is to get everything promised in writing from this seller.

Eimear · 15 June 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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Really pleased we chose Linden Homes !! :-)

Recently Bought the House from Linden Homes ,Brindley Edge Coventry and we were really pleased with the overall process .Both Carole & Leah did everything within their remit to make our home buying and related process so smooth and very really helpful to say the least.They ensured throughout the process that we were being looked after.Even after the Move-in Date the site manager Vez/Denis ensured we did not encounter any major issues and any initial snags post-Move in were rectified in a matter of days .Denis even went out of his way to support with any non-snag issues we raised and was happy to help anytime .Same goes for the workmen around the area who till date offer help /support and ask if we have settling in well which is a really kind and welcoming Gesture.The build quality of the new build is of really good quality going by our experience of being a 2nd time New build owner.The building works on site are still going but the builders make sure the area is kept clean and we are well informed of any upcoming works if it could be disruptive in regards to traffic/noise etc.Overall really happy with Linden homes on the whole and would highly recommend them to anyone for their amazing support/customer services and quality of build.Thanks Guys ! you are doing a brilliant Job :-)Soniya & Vip

Vipul · 8 June 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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Poor Quality and fake compensation promises

I bought my first house from Linden and the quality is awful. The kitchen was done so poorly, which can't be fixed until and unless if you design a new one. Within the first week, there was a water leak from the bulb in the kitchen and nobody helped to solve the issue. The issue was solved after two weeks. During two weeks of time, it was advised not to use electricity in the kitchen and water in the upstairs washrooms. There are multiple creaks in the house, which are increasing everyday. The flooring including carper was done so poorly, which looks like 50 years old. The house was not checked properly before handover. To compensate all, Linden mentioned to turf the garden with extra slabbing and I have been waiting for this for 5 months and now they said, we can't do this because it's not in our control. Overall, it's not advisable to buy new build from Linden homes. It was bad decision, but lesson learnt.

Customer · 1 June 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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Rubbish-quality builders

Think twice before you buy from Linden Homes. We made the mistake because we really like the location and were also in a bit of a hurry to move. Lots of regret..1. The white goods put in are of low quality compared to our previous house, so are the bathroom/en-suite units (that should be a red flag from the start but we were blind then).2. The garden was a mess: rocks, pebbles, PLASTIC, rubbish buried underground. Slates misaligned. Flood when it rains.3. The design of the underground pipes is flawed, who puts a kinked pipe in? We had an expert investigate and they advised the downstairs toilet will be periodically flooded because of the pipes - No. we do not flush sanitary pads or oil down the toilet.4. We also recently found out there is rubbish buried in the front lawn.The list goes on...overall a disappointment and a lesson learnt.

SRM-VC · 26 May 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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Lovely sales team but that’s it.i we…

Lovely sales team but that’s it.i we moved into out property June 22 in walberton many settlement issues which has not been resolved many calls to us with promises but nothing happened. This has really ruined the whole new build experience for us. This is meant to be our forever home I would never buy a new build again especially not from Linden homes as the after service is really very poor. They sent a works man out on 3 occasions he was unable or unqualified to carry out the works required. What work was carried out was very very poor. Not up to standards of what you would expect from an evening Property.

Laura · 24 May 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)

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Poor quality build and appalling customer service

We've lived in our Linden Home for around 18 months and wish we had never bothered. Definitely not a 5 star builder.We expected there to be a couple of issues regarding snags around the house, but nearly 2 years in and barely any of them have been resolved as the customer service team seems to have a revolving door in regards to staff. It's near impossible to get hold of customer services and should you be lucky enough to speak to someone, they are unbelievably incompetent and unable to resolve any problems. The problem also seems to extend to the site team who, according to customer services, don't answer their mobiles, so make it difficult to get answers.

Jess · 17 May 2023 · Linden Homes Cotswolds Gloucester (Quedgeley)