5/5
Amazing!
Big thank you to Michael. Always keeping us up to date with all progress and being helping with questions

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1,360 reviews across 9 offices and 2 platforms
Rook Matthews Sayer has nine offices, in Whitley Bay, Morpeth, Ashington, Newcastle Upon Tyne (two offices), Bedlington, Amble, Hexham and Alnwick. Together they have 1,360 reviews on two platforms, rated 4.7 out of 5 overall.
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5/5
Amazing!
Big thank you to Michael. Always keeping us up to date with all progress and being helping with questions
5/5
Really great service
Really great service, professional and friendly throughout the purchase. It's a stressful time moving but RMS were patient and answered all my queries quickly.
1/5
Very unfriendly staff
Staff were rude and uninterested in my concerns. No longer feel comfortable discussing anything with them. Would not recommend to anyone looking to rent with a fair and friendly estate agency. However, I acknowledge that this won't be the same with all staff in all branches, perhaps just my nearest one.
1/5
This is one of the worst estate agencies I've ever dealt with. They take your money then refuse to reply to you for weeks coming up with excuse after excuse. Ever day it's a different excuse about why they are so useless and unprofessional. Total scam. They will cost you money in wasted time.
Hello, I am sorry if you were not happy in your experience with us. If you wish to share any further comments about your experience, please do email me at review@Connellsgroup.co.uk Kind regards, Chanelle, Customer Feedback and Support Team.
5/5
Michael has been so helpful throughout …
Michael has been so helpful throughout and can’t thank him enough for how easy he has made the whole process for me being a first time buyer!
5/5
I didnt buy with rms but wish I had
I didnt buy with rms in the end but i used their finance consultant Alistair bowman Alistair and the staff at Ashington branch helped me massively with unforseen problems within the purchase of my property 100% would recommend
5/5
Alistair Bowman - Excellent Service House Purchase
Alistair has assisted us with a couple of remortgages in previous years and recently assisted us again with a house move. The service received from Alistair is always excellent, he provides clear advice, always looks for the best deals, is proactive and thorough when resolving any issues, and very responsive to any questions raised. We can’t recommend Alistair highly enough.
5/5
Fantastic service
From start to finish everyone at RMS was so transparent, responsive and helpful. David explained the whole process to us and really took the time to listen to what was important to us. Natalie was fantastic at keeping us updated at every stage of the process and was always available to talk things through or to keep communication flowing between all the different parties and Chris was always so cheerful and helpful. We would highly recommend to anyone.
5/5
Michael Storey - Mortgage Broker at Rook Matthew Sayers - Ryton
Highly recommend Michael, professional and friendly service
5/5
Great advice and service throughout the…
Great advice and service throughout the sale process from the team at the West Denton Branch. We were kept fully informed as to what was going on. Thank you for making everything go so smoothly.
5/5
Alistair Bowman
Fantastic service from Alistair throughout the process. Really informative and helpful.
4/5
Responsive and follow things up
Staff were responsive when emailed or phoned and kept the conveyancing process going. They had a good relationship with the local solicitor I was using which also helped. Selling a house seems to take ages these days but all the staff at RMS Hexham and Leah in particular were great.
5/5
Exceptional service from an exceptional team!
The level of service, attention to detail, helpfulness and professionalism is exceptional. I first called to arrange a valuation. Within minutes of finishing the telephone call I had received an email to confirm the appointment. This was going to be a benchmark. Every call was logged and appointments made were confirmed, any changes were indicated promptly. At the valuation appointment our property was inspected and then we did a review of the market, the area, other properties for sale and most importantly, what we could realistically expect to achieve. It was an honest and true representation - no flannel, no unsubstantiated promises. We appointed RMS - best decision! They marketed our property through all available channels and media. We achieved great responses that transitioned into viewings. We sold within 6 weeks! All viewings were followed up for feedback and those responses conveyed to us, During the actual sale the team did all the liaison that was required between ourselves and our buyers, their solicitor and ours. The progress chasing was great. We appointed RMS in Morpeth and the team there are just amazing. They are very friendly, approachable and totally professional. No question was to trivial for them to respond to or too big to be ignored. They made to whole process so easy.
5/5
Couldn’t recommend these anymore
Couldn’t recommend these anymore, great help from start to finish, really great members of staff. Thanks again, much appreciated
1/5
One star as zero is not an option
One star as zero is not an option. Little effort shown in trying to sell my flat, which has been on the market for 14 weeks. One viewing 3 days after it went on the market. The team rarely keep in touch and don't always reply to emails. All in all, a very poor service.
Dear Ben, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you are disappointed with your experience and appreciate the opportunity to respond. We completely understand your frustration regarding the level of interest your property has received. The current property market is challenging, with buyer activity slower across the board, and unfortunately this can impact the number of viewings generated, regardless of the marketing in place. However, we do feel it is important to clarify the extensive marketing and proactive service that has been provided throughout the instruction. Your property has been advertised on the three largest property portals, including Rightmove, Zoopla and OnTheMarket. We have also upgraded the listing with premium advertising to maximise its visibility to potential buyers. In addition, the property has been promoted through our social media channels, displayed in our branch window, and regularly matched to our active applicant database, with follow-up calls made to gauge interest and encourage viewings. While we appreciate that the level of interest has not met your expectations, we do not believe there has been a failure in service. Our team has remained committed to actively marketing your property and exploring every available avenue to generate enquiries. Our goal remains the same as yours: to secure the best possible buyer at the best possible price. We understand that this process can feel particularly disappointing when results are slower than hoped, but please be assured that we will continue working proactively on your behalf. Should you wish to discuss any additional marketing or concerns, please contact us directly. Kind regards, RMS
5/5
Excellent service
Just recently completed my house purchase and used Alistair Bowman again as my mortgage advisor. He is amazing at what he does. Very professional and fantastic at staying in contact throughout the full process. Would 100% recommend!
Thank you Chloe, for taking the time to highlight our Mortgage Advisor Alistair to us! We're so pleased you felt supported throughout your purchase.
5/5
Reliable and efficient service.
From start to finish the service was great.
Thank you so much Pauline for the kind words and recommendation, it truly means the world to us to know that the service our staff have provided has been supportive and appreciated.
5/5
Great company, easy to deal with. Sold my house in under a week with a brilliantl service from start to finish
5/5
Great experience
I highly recommend going through this estate agents the staff where very helpful.
Thank you Paul! What a wonderful review. We really appreciate you taking the time to highlight Michael and the team to us!
5/5
No problems
No problems, Sian was there if we had any questions.
Sian is great asset to our team, we're glad you think so too! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a rating and for highlighting her to us.
5/5
100% recommended
Recently completed another house purchase and used Alistair Bowman again as our mortgage advisor.
Thank you Brad, for taking the time to highlight our Mortgage Advisor Alistair to us! We're so pleased you felt supported throughout your purchase.
5/5
I have used Alistair at RMS now for the…
I have used Alistair at RMS now for the past few years, and honestly he is amazing! The levels of communication are faultless, he’s kind and genuine and made the process of buying and remortgaging absolutely painless! If you’re in the ashington/Bedlington area then you’re in safe hands with RMS
Thank you Simon, for taking the time to highlight our Mortgage Advisor Alistair to us! We're so pleased you felt supported throughout your property journey.
5/5
Alistair has been an absolute blessing…
Alistair has been an absolute blessing throughout the whole process. I was initially referred to him while viewing a property marketed by RMS, and from the very beginning it was clear he really knew his stuff.
Thank you David, for taking the time to highlight our Mortgage Advisor Alistair to us! We're so pleased you felt supported throughout your property journey.
5/5
I have never used a mortgage advisor…
I have never used a mortgage advisor before and was understandably spectacle. Never the less I signed up with Alistair Bowman for the service and it’s the best thing that I have ever done concerning mortgages. His professionalism is second to none always going the extra mile in terms of the best mortgage available. He even significantly reduced my purchase price! In regular contact keeping the client updated with latest developments and is always willing to help in whatever capacity is needed right up to exchange and completion. Overall making a very stressful process less so.
We're so pleased to receive this outstanding review for our Mortgage Advisor Alistair. Thank you for taking the time to highlight him to us!
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