Reeds Rains CEMB estate agents in Clevedon and Portishead

★★★★★ 1/5

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Two years after letting my house…

Two years after letting my house through this company I'm still feeling the after shock. They contacted me when I was abroad saying my neighbour wanted to extend at the back of his house, and that it might compromise the windows on my lean to. I said it was OK as long as my side of the extension was made good. They just conveyed it was ok, which has left me with a £400 bill for making good. This is on top of a long list of miscommunications, not handling my tenants check out correctly, not following though on various items, contracting builders from London to fix a leak 50 miles away in Rye. Grossly incompetent, high staff turn over due to negligent management, poor communication...the list is endless. Buy through them by all means, but let your property out through them at your peril.

Adam · 21 July 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

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Shocking service

Shocking service. Arranged a viewing but no one turned up. Ended up waiting for 45 mins then phoned the office. Spoke to someone called Ryan in the Manchester office who said Shack was suppose to be there and to phone back in 10 mins if we had not heard anything. Phoned back 7 or 8 times after but no one answered.Ended up walking to the office and some lady was very apologetic and rearranged for Tuesday. Ryan said he was in the office on his own so couldn't answer the phone?! When we walked into the office there was three members of staff.Anyway took half day off to arrange the rearranged viewing but on way hoe got a call from someone called Shack saying the viewing was booked for Wednesday. Then he asked what was the latest time I could rearrange and to which I said 17.30 due to work commitments and then he asked if I can make 17.00. By which point I cancelled. The only way I can think that Reeds is still in business if this experience is anything to go by is due to the demand in Manchester city centre. Joke.In response to the review the Manager of Reeds kindly contacted me today to apologies and to see if there was anything he could do to rectify the issue.

Paul · 20 July 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

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Reeds Rains review - North East

I would rate minus 5 stars if possible. Ive rented houses around the country with several small, local companies. So when i moved back to the north east with a baby on the way, I thought id rent a new build (4 years old) through a big, nationwide firm for peace of mind.. Big mistake. Firstly, within a month on moving in, our boiler stopped working, my dad, who is a gas engineer, diagnosed the fault. 6 month and 6 emergency callouts later, the boiler issue still wasnt resolved. Finally it was resolved by what my dad said was required all along. Tenants, DO NOT use the emergency call out procedure online, you will not be repaid your money back. I fort and fort and was finally paid £240 out of £840 owed. I was told by Jill Crump that basically I was in the wrong for following the emergency procedure and i should have phoned a reeds rains approved contractor from their list, which i didnt have access to at 23:30 on a saturday night.Maintenance center staff, Karen Farrington in particular, is extremely rude and very unprofessional, she told my partner and myself on one occasion, that the landlord was "getting fed up" of the housing faults. From the 3 complaints i put in, each one included this and the response was that it would be looked into. Calls are recorded so why not listen?We were left with no toilet and raw sewage coming out of the drains for 27 hours, even though a contractor who came out to price up the job told Karen that the system was completely blocked. This is against the law, let alone the health and safety laws.Our initial house inspection was brilliant, got told it would be every 6 months since the house was spotless and clean. Since i put in my first complaint, our house inspection has gone to every 3 months now.. Funny that.Since i have said i will be leaving at the end of my tenancy, i have another house inspection.. I wonder how many 'faults' are found when i move out..The only positive, Susan Spokes of Chester-le-Street branch has been a god send, she has been absolutely brilliant. Basically doing the job of everyone in the maintenance center. Calling out emergency plumbers in bad weather (12 degrees inside with a 1 week old baby) when the maintenance center staff told us that our landlord was busy and couldnt grant permission for an engineer to come out. I was also told on the phone when i said that i wouldnt pay my rent until i was paid back the money owed, "if you want a good reference, i suggest you pay your rent" Unprofessional and passive aggressive. Luckily its pushed me to buy a house so a reference isnt needed.Overall, i would suggest thinking twice about using reeds rains for renting, it has been nothing but stress and frustration all the while paying premium money..Rude, unprofessional staff, extreme lack of knowledge regarding the laws around renting, especially the landlords and tenants act. I wonder if this will prompt Reeds Rains to contact me to settle the outstanding balance owed.

Carl · 4 July 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

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Appalling service

Would not recommend this company at all. Very rude staff at Crossgates branch. Booked an appointment for a valuation of my home for today on Tuesday/Wednesday. They rang to confirm yesterday and then received a phone call this morning saying they have to cancel without giving a reason so he spoken to Claire the manager who then rung us and said she doesn’t cover LS16 and that it would take 45minutes from crossgates to cookridge! I know for a fact it doesn’t take that long. There was no apology, there was very poor customer service and the comment we received was ‘I am not willing to argue about this’ when we didn’t even receive an apology !

Abigail · 29 June 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

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Reeds rain - Manchester - Sofia Shabhaz

I recently purchased a property and had absolutely outstanding support from their mortgage advisor, Sofia Shabhaz. She advised me through the purchase of one property being sold through Reeds Rain. This unfortunately feel through, but as part of their service they provided free mortgage advice for the purchase of another property which wasn't sold through Reeds Rain. Sofia was not only available and easy to contact but a pleasure to deal with and highly professional.

Patrick · 29 June 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

★★★★★ 5/5

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The team in Chester le Street have been…fantastic best service ever

The team in Chester le Street have been amazing. They keep in touch constantly with updates and advice. I really feel like part of the family. Vicki and Janet have always gone the extra mile and have always been at the end of the phone. Don’t go anywhere else these guys are the best there is.

Kelly · 26 June 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

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Deserves Less Than One Star!

Deserves Less Than One Star!Useless is an understatement. Totally inept until they want £120.00 to resign the same contract with a "slight" rent increase every year.Incredibly inefficient, slow and unable to organise anything. When we first started the contract it took over 3 months to fix broken appliances to a sub standard quality. Even now trying to organise things to get fixed is a sluggish nightmare.Not looking forward to the deposit lynching we will get when we leave the property.

Matt · 22 June 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

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Beware!!

Very bad estate agents, not to be trusted. It took months and a threat of withholding rent to get a load of rubbish removed from back garden and loft. I was eager to finish my year with them, they then had the gall to with hold part of my deposit when leaving. I am in the midst of taking them to small claims. Beware

Rachel · 21 June 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

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Certainly NOT worthy of an 'Estate…

Certainly NOT worthy of an 'Estate Agent service'! With all the New and upcoming, Far CHEAPER estate agents on-line like 'Purple Bricks', 'YOPA', 'Tepilo', 'Doorsteps', etc, etc one would of thought Reeds Rains would provide a Far better, indeed Far CHEAPER service than what happened to us!? Reeds Rains 'Customer Relations Manager' Ignored the whole complaint Below :- 1. They totally ignored their then employee “J” first visit with us, his appalling discriminatory behaviour towards our beliefs etc, etc. They readily dismissed this as entirely irrelevant!2. We did NOT say ‘There was not a Vat element to this fee’ We said “J” and others said the Total at the end would be Only £1,700 and No more! This was the Agreement.3. This is the First Time We had seen this Document Reeds Rains say had a part to play in my sale!4. We also phoned Reeds Rains as suggested by your employee “J” to Clarify this with management etc at Reeds Rains. They clarified the Total amount would be asked to pay would be £1,700. and No More!5. They chose to ignore the fact that Reeds Rains Asked us to conduct the viewings ourselves stating because “No one is in the office twas available for the viewing!” We felt Literally pressurized into it! We had to sell our Property to prospective buyers and indeed We alone showed the Property to all who came around even the buyer. No one at Reeds Rains conducted the viewings and even with the buyer Reeds Rains Never told us the viewing was to take place with the buyer. We were kept entirely in the dark even when they turned up on our door step unannounced!This is Not the service anyone should expect is it not?6. Reeds Rains ignored the fact that the Floor plan made by Reeds Rains was entirely Wrong and we had to take considerable time redrawing it to how it should of been.7. We were forced to take the pictures because your staff put the old pictures up the pictures when I purchased this property years go when we purchased the property before we renovated it. Reeds Rains used some of the old pictures! In Their response to our complaints they conveniently chose to ignore these facts.Our Case is with the Property Ombudsman because Reeds Rains chooses to ignore our complaints but still demand money for their far from professional service!******In Reeds Rains response they say, we say honestly *****:1. While Reeds Rains use the convenient excuse that the offending ‘Employee no longer works at Reeds Rains’ his behavior was appalling and one that simply should not be brushed under the carpet and ignored with regards to our complaint! The Impact was felt and it proved extremely upsetting!So there you have it a company who readily dismisses the abuse just because ‘This employee no longer works at Reeds Rains’ !2. There was No ‘Confusion’ between us! In Good faith a “Total of £1,700!” was clarified which Means “£1.700!” in the real would clearly not Reeds Rains world.When I purchased a Car the Price I was told all in, the total amount was what I paid not £340 More like with Reeds Rains!As for the middle document they say appears ‘proving at etc £340’ ? We had never seen this alleged document or signed our name on it! 3.. ' when one of the viewings was booked by our central call centre.' That was the integral Viewing where the eventual buyer turned up without any notice, and unaware of them coming I almost did not open the door! As We stated at almost all times any viewings We were told would we do the viewing from the office at Reeds Rains, because of some excuse Reeds Rains couldn't! In Actual Fact WE sold our property with Reeds Rains They at Reeds Rains were to busy to conduct the viewings! 4. Floor plan was ready to be posted on -line already as were the Old out of hate pictures BOTH wrong!We thankfully spotted them and had to painstakingly redraw them and retake the pictures! Again We did the work of Reeds Rains and We sold our Home Not Reeds Rains!

PWE · 19 June 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

★★★★★ 1/5

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Very slow and disappointing service.

Rating only, no written review.

SD · 18 June 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

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So called estate agents

I am not a big review writer but I need to share my expreience with this so called estate agent.I was really interested about a property they are advertising so I was trying to make an appointment. It took them 3 days to answer the phone. I left them several voicemails only to get no answers.I managed to book a viewing at 9:45. The property I am talking about is right in front of their office. I got their in the morning rush only to be kept waiting for about 20 minutes.We climbed about 4 stair high staircase. My agent tried to open up the property for long minutes. It did not happen. He than went to pick up another set of keys and the procedure started again. So I was travelling for 2,5 hours, waited for an agent for 30 minutes and stood at the door for another 15 minutes and I could not even enter to the property. I have been promised to get a call from them on the same day as they are calleng for a locksmiths. I am still waiting for that call even tho it happened a week ago.I only wish I could give them 0 stars.

Tamás · 15 June 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

★★★★★ 2/5

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Staff are nice that work there but the…

Staff are nice that work there but the service is terrible. Had sitting tenant refuses to pay rent then after 3 mths rent protection pays out then tenant pays a mth so back to square 1 again . Fully managed by not doing anything about everything that tenant has dog in house and tenancy said no pets . Get house back after 3 yrs and stuff broken damaged or dog eaten in the house . Talked into sell at online oration site new way start low and bids go up. This is a lie as people go lower not higher so say. They talk the talk can take the money but want you to sell house bellow the asking price as a set deal.

Mandy · 13 June 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

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SELL SELL SELL

We were actually purchasing a property through Reeds Rains (Dartford) Sue Bunce being the agent.As a buyer I initially found Sue a bit frustrating , always on my case , chasing me every five minutes , I’m sure I’ve lost more hair BUT .... these are signs of an experienced , knowledgeable, hard working with no messing attitude which I would certainly be looking for in an Estate Agent IF I was indeed selling my property. So in short if your looking to sell your property I would certainly not hesitate in booking Sue at Reeds Rains (Dartford ) if your buying ... Look out Sue Bunce is about Thanks for all your assistance Sue it’s definitely been worth it , best regards Kev & Jo

Kevin · 8 June 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

★★★★★ 1/5

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Extremely unprofessional agents left…

Extremely unprofessional agents left the property knowing we were running 10 minutes late- lying about the actual time of leaving as it was apparently 7 minutes after our arriving. The agent didn't even try to contact us, made us driving all the way from Marple in rush hours for nothing, assuming that we have nothing better to do and will come back other day.If this is how customers are treated at a viewing, we are glad that we are not becoming a tenant with this agency. DON'T RECOMMEND.

Andrew · 5 June 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

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Rotherham reeds rains are THE WORST ESTATE AGENT

Rotherham reeds rains are The WORST estate agent in ROTHERHAM, four people in a matter of days have had the same bad experience with them. DO NOT EVER GO WITH THEM THEY ARE NOT TRUE TO THEIR WORD ! I put a post on Facebook and they blocked me so they think that’s going to stop me !!!

Angela · 1 June 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

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Well done

I can’t thank them enough at the St. Helens branch. Supportive when buying a property through them. Had problems with selling a property and the solicitors but received good advice from the St Helens team. From my mum and I a big thank you

Janice · 31 May 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

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In fact no stars

In fact no stars I was shocked and horrified to receive an email from then telling me to remove my child from the property with immediate effect just because he was not inon the tenancy agreement how can any company think that is morally and ethically right Do not use reeds rains

Joanne · 26 May 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

★★★★★ 5/5

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Would like to say a big thank you to…

Would like to say a big thank you to Jordan Milne (Reid’s Rains) Blyth branch. Jordan managed to let our house with in 48 hours and provided an excellent service from start to finish The photographer who came was very professional and we were delighted when we saw the pictures as they really showed the full potential of our house. We were kept in the picture through out the process of letting our property and everything was explained fully and clearly thus ensuring a smooth problem free result. We found Jordan to be not only very professional but also extremely pleasant and helpfull he is a real asset to Reid’s Rains and we will definitely be using his services again in the near future. Dawn and Mark Mclean

Dawn · 22 May 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

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Great service

Great service, I had to change my letting agent and within a couple of weeks they found a tenant. Was always very helpfull as it was my first time ever letting out a property.

Dan · 21 May 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

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Property sold to someone else once mortgage had been approved

I was going through Reeds Rains Huddersfield branch for the purchase of a property. I had provided the mortgage in principle certificate that they had asked for and once the mortgage was approved called them to tell them that this was the case. In addition I provided my solicitor details for conveyancing as they had requested. Unfortunately due to a technical error at the mortgage provider's end there was a 2 week delay in the survey being booked. In the interim of the 2 weeks I was told that the property had been sold to another person! The day after I was told this the surveyors rang the agents and were also told that the property was no longer being sold to me. When I rang the branch to see what had happened I was told we had taken too long and they had sold the property to someone else. When complaining to the branch manager I was told that I should have provided evidence that the mortgage had been approved, however I was never told to provide this by the agent that I was dealing with! I was also told that we took too long to book the survey. I was told this even though I had already provided solicitor details and the mortgage in principle certificate when asked to. Understandably this was a terrible experience and I can certainly say that I will not be going via Reeds Rains to purchase a property.

Amer · 18 May 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

★★★★★ 5/5

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Amazing service!

Sue was absolutely amazing for us buying a house! I'm a first time buyer and she was super supportive in the process and helped to push our solicitors! Everyone was great when I called and would make sure to help me out with any issues straight away! They are 100% by the book and make sure that you are informed of every step of the way. We also brokered through them with mike and our mortgage was accepted in less than 24 hours! Can't recommend them enough- if I ever need to sell I would use them without hesistation! Thanks so much! Reeds and rains Dartford!

Grace · 18 May 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

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Whickham, Gateshead were great!!!

We were well looked after by the staff at Whickham, Gateshead during our recent sale and purchase. Always made welcome and sound advice from all. We were happy with the value placed by Hazel, after other estate agents placed a much lower value. Thanks very much!! Ian and Lindsay

Ian · 17 May 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

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Cross gates branch really good I dealt…

Cross gates branch really good I dealt with Clare and hand their very efficient and I’m really pleased with the outcome.

N · 15 May 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)

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lack of competence

I sincerely advise against renting a house by this agency. They are supposed to full manage and service the property, but they don't. I am the one constantly chasing things up. The only thing they are interested in is your payment. Currently since 3 months, I am trying to enforce the repair/replacement of a broken bathtub and other major issues. Not working radiator in the bathroom is also not a problem for them. Their contractor for a month does not even have time to appear. After the request for repair, I received a letter saying that I should pay a tax council for the period when I did not rent a home. A complete lack of competence.

Anna · 10 May 2018 · Reeds Rains CEMB Portishead (58 High Street)