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McFarlane Sales & Lettings in Swindon, Cricklade and Marlborough
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1,052 reviews across 4 offices and 2 platforms
McFarlane Sales & Lettings has four offices, in Swindon (two offices), Cricklade and Marlborough. Together they have 1,052 reviews on two platforms, rated 4.5 out of 5 overall.
Reviews by type
What sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants say, where the review tells us who wrote it.
Sellers13 reviews
I wanted to sell my property in Cricklade. I visited another estate agent and nearly fell asleep with the amount of waffle I got! I was surprised at the amount ...Read all 13 from sellers
Buyers6 reviews
Sylvia was very helpful , informative and always able to assist any of our queries. I found her to be very proffessional whenever I spoke to her. I would highly ...Read all 6 from buyers
Landlords6 reviews
As a local landlord we were very pleased to find McFarlane enthusiastic about the area and the property, with good knowledge of both. Interactions were prompt ...Read all 6 from landlords
Tenants11 reviews
My experience with McFarlane after over half a year in Swindon has been thoroughly positive. As consultants my colleague and I are dependent on somewhat ...Read all 11 from tenants
Our offices
McFarlane Sales & Lettings's four offices, most reviewed first. Each has its own page.
- McFarlane Sales & Lettings Swindon28 - 30 Wood Street, SN1 4AB502 reviews · 437 on Google (4.1)18 in the last 90 days
- McFarlane Sales & Lettings Cricklade102 High Street, SN6 6AA313 reviews · 249 on Google (4.8)9 in the last 90 days
- McFarlane Sales & Lettings North SwindonRedhouse Village Centre, SN25 2FW233 reviews · 191 on Google (4.9)21 in the last 90 days
- McFarlane Sales & Lettings Marlborough106 High Street, SN8 1LT128 reviews · 87 on Google (4.7)7 in the last 90 days
Reviews on Google
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1/5
GoogleReceived a very poor experience dealing with these people. Avoid.
1/5
GoogleUseless at getting anything done and sting you with fees at every possible opportunity.
5/5
GoogleGreat support from the lettings team following recent storm damage, thanks Sarah, you're a star!
1/5
GoogleAbsolute rubbish. Don't answer emails and service is very poor. Never use again - unprofessional!!!
4/5
GoogleGood agency to get any house
1/5
GoogleRIDICULOUS Me and my partner were interested in a one bedroom flat they were advertising. Called on Tuesday morning to see if I could book in a viewing, the lady who answered said the gentleman who handles the property was in a meeting but she would pass on the message and get him to contact me later on. The day goes by and no one calls. I call them back on Wednesday, the gentleman says he "didn't get my message" and tells me they'd have to arrange the viewing with the tenants and see if they were ok with me and my partner going round on Saturday at lunch time to see the flat. He said he would contact them and then get back to me. Once again, the day goes by and no one calls me to confirm or cancel the appointment. I decide to wait until Thursday afternoon when I give them another call and the gentleman informs me they can't get in touch with the tenant (which, in 2016 I find really hard to believe) so they can't confirm my viewing. To this point, after having to chase them up like that for something so little and simple as a 5 minutes viewing, I got fed up and informed the gentleman that if he couldn't confirm the appointment by Friday morning then I would have considered it cancelled. I was shocked and absolutely not impressed when he told me if I wanted to cancel I would have had to call them (AGAIN) to cancel a viewing that's never actually been confirmed in the first place! I don't hear back from them all Friday so I assume our appointment is cancelled, but on Saturday at lunch time I get a call from them saying that we had a viewing booked in for that time... I am honestly appealed, I work in customer service and I know I'd lose my job if I had to be so rude and inconsiderate with my clients! If they can't even organise a simple viewing by communicating with tenants and getting back to people who are interested in the property, I don't even want to begin to imagine what it would be like to work with them in case you decide to move forward and rent the property. I surely won't ever find out, not keen on dealing with them again!
5/5
GoogleI have been letting my property through McFarlane for many years and have always found them to be very helpful and pleasant to deal with. I would recommend them to anyone
1/5
GoogleWould give 0 if I could. Roof leak for 3 months now with no sign of it being done soon.
1/5
GoogleABSOLUTELY SHOCKING CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! As a landlord or a tenant i would never use this company. All they care about is the landlord and disregard the well being of the tenants. My experience with this company was shocking. First of all Matt was my first terrible dealing and very unprofessional when my room had a burst ceiling due to a waste waterpipe from up stairs, and human waste over my bed. He was more interested in getting home than sorting me alternative accommodation. Second problem, and the reason i moved out was someone going into my room with the contract 24 hour notice period. When contacting them asking who was in my room they where unable to answer and tell me who it was so this was a safety issue as very expansive personal items in the room. Third problem was a rodent in the kitchen going in all the cupboards and eating food. Obviously this is coming to build up areas. But i was spoken to disgustingly by the agent quoting her "well just move out" shouting down the phone. As a landlord myself i would be very annoyed at the level of unprofessional behaviour by someone who is representing my property. Last problem was a second waste water pipe leaking in my room down a wooden partition wall. This shows me the level of cowboys/unprofessional craftsmanship going into work in the property. When i moved out 2 weeks early due to all these problems the agent made no effort in getting my deposit back but try and take all my deposit off me and give to the landlord. All in al shocking customer service.
5/5
GoogleMcfarlane currently manage my rental property. I’ve been thoroughly impressed with the level of service, with them finding a tenant immediately for me and keeping me up to date throughout the whole process.
5/5
GoogleWithin days of listing my Property for rent, the McFarlanes team had found a perfect Tenant from the very first day of viewings, which were well organised and professional. Superb service!!
5/5
GoogleI’ve used this company three times now. Once to let my property which was fuss free. Let quickly and only ever got contacted once to ask if a fence panel could be replaced. That house was sold in 2013 and Julian in the Cricklade office dealt with the sale. Julian was utterly professional and it sold within 3 days of listing, good buyers and I was kept well informed throughout so much so that when I sold another of my houses in 2015, I went back to McFarlane’s again and this time my contact was Silvia. I lost the first buyer due to Ill health but a new buyer was already waiting in the wings and again the whole process went through smoothly and without any dramas. Really good professional but friendly staff, nice offices and good client care. Happy to recommend.
5/5
GoogleI have used Mc Farlane sales and letting to let my properties for many years and received a first class service from Carla. She has sorted out some very awkward situations for me. A first class company
5/5
GoogleI’ve been both a tenant with Mcfarlane and used them as a letting agent for my own flat and have always received friendly, professional and efficient service. Recommended a couple of friends to use them when looking for places. Ignore the poor reviews - sounds like a disgruntled tenant.
5/5
GoogleI currently rent an apartment through Mcfarlane and have found the staff to be very efficient and professional. I would highly recommend this friendly, helpful and experienced agent.
5/5
GoogleI have 5 properties currently being managed by Mcfarlanes and I have nothing but good things to say about the service I receive, they have been super quick to find quality tenants to go into my properties and my tenants tend to stay long term and all seem to be very happy. All the staff are great particularly Carla who manages my properties, she is professional, efficient, friendly and patient (which she has needed to be dealing with me over the years)
5/5
GoogleI have been a tenant with McFarlanes for a couple of years now. They have always been very helpful and friendly. They have also sorted issues I have had very fast. Can't fault them. Excellent service throughout.
5/5
GoogleSean was great to deal with, really professional company. Thank you!
5/5
GoogleAlways been brilliant. Hannah always looks after us and very quick repairs etc . Lovely landlord too which helps
4/5
GoogleMcFarlane provide a good service for us as Landlords. They do regular inspections, provide comprehensive reports and follow up on any issues raised by us or the tenants. Carla the Property Manager is always very helpful and professional and responds very quickly. They seem reliable and try to preempt any possible problems.
1/5
GoogleWill never use them. They don’t come out for services or even inspections that they promised. They come up with excuses not to pay our money back. Never will recommend them. If you do rent out with them make sure you take before and after photos of your place. I would give a 0 if I could.
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Awards
The Trusted Agent 2026 results for McFarlane Sales & Lettings, ranked against 18,569 UK estate agent offices. Each award is assessed separately from the review sites.
Industry awards
McFarlane Sales & Lettings branches are among The British Property Awards 2026 winners.
The British Property Awards 2026: 1 Gold across one branch.
- Local Gold (1)The British Property Awards 2026
British Property Awards winners in six years, the group and its branches: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. A British Property Awards winner every year since 2021.
British Property Awards by year, 2021 to 2025
2025 2 Gold across two branches The British Property Awards 2025 winners
2024 3 Gold and 1 Silver across two branches The British Property Awards 2024 winners
- SilverThe British Property Awards 2024: Regional Letting Agent, Southern (Wiltshire)Swindon
- Local Gold (3)The British Property Awards 2024
2023 1 Gold The British Property Awards 2023 winners
2022 1 Gold The British Property Awards 2022 winners
2021 1 Gold The British Property Awards 2021 winners
- Local Gold (1)The British Property Awards 2021
Source: The British Property Awards 2026 winners, as published. Earlier years link to each year's list.
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Questions about McFarlane Sales & Lettings
Which McFarlane Sales & Lettings office has the most reviews?
Swindon has the most, with 502 reviews rated 4.1 out of 5, followed by Cricklade with 313.
Where are the McFarlane Sales & Lettings offices?
The four McFarlane Sales & Lettings offices, by town:
- Cricklade: 102 High Street, Cricklade, SN6 6AA
- Marlborough: 106 High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1LT
- North Swindon: Redhouse Village Centre, Swindon, SN25 2FW
- Swindon: 28 - 30 Wood Street, Swindon, SN1 4AB
What do sellers say about McFarlane Sales & Lettings?
13 reviews from sellers, rated 5.0 out of 5 on average. For example, Andy wrote: "I wanted to sell my property in Cricklade. I visited another estate agent and nearly fell asleep with the amount of waffle I got! I was surprised at the amount ..."
What do buyers say about McFarlane Sales & Lettings?
6 reviews from buyers, rated 4.7 out of 5 on average. For example, Amanda wrote: "Sylvia was very helpful , informative and always able to assist any of our queries. I found her to be very proffessional whenever I spoke to her. I would highly ..."
What do landlords say about McFarlane Sales & Lettings?
6 reviews from landlords, rated 4.2 out of 5 on average. For example, Sophie wrote: "As a local landlord we were very pleased to find McFarlane enthusiastic about the area and the property, with good knowledge of both. Interactions were prompt ..."
What do tenants say about McFarlane Sales & Lettings?
11 reviews from tenants, rated 4.6 out of 5 on average. For example, Bent wrote: "My experience with McFarlane after over half a year in Swindon has been thoroughly positive. As consultants my colleague and I are dependent on somewhat ..."
Has McFarlane Sales & Lettings won any awards?
Yes. In The Trusted Agent 2026 awards, Cricklade won Trusted Agent. At The British Property Awards 2026 its branches won 1 Gold award. The group and its branches have also won 9 other industry awards since 2021.
