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Urban Bubble estate agents in London, Wandsworth, Hove and 1 more

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2,133 reviews across 5 offices and 2 platforms

Urban Bubble has five offices, in London (two offices), Wandsworth, Hove and Coventry. Together they have 2,133 reviews on two platforms, rated 3.4 out of 5 overall.

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3.4 / 5

1,736

Reviews on Google

All 5 offices

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397

Reviews on Trustpilot

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Urban Bubble's five offices, most reviewed first. Each has its own page.

Latest reviews from every Urban Bubble office

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1/5

Google

Rating only, no written review.

Thorrun · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

H Thorrun. Thank you for leaving a review. I was concerned to see a negative score. Please could you send an email to info@urbanbubble.co.uk with details of your experience. Thank you

5/5

Google

Rating only, no written review.

Elliot · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Thank you so much the review Elliot!

1/5

Google

Rating only, no written review.

Nick · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Hi Nick. Thank you for leaving a review. I was concerned to see a negative score, and was hoping you could please email some details as to why to info@urbanbubble.co.uk, so we can try and rectify this. Thank you

5/5

Google

I have lived in my apartment for 18 years, urban bubble have managed us for 12 years now and they resolve any issues straight away. Ness is our property manager and is amazing.

Michael · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Thanks so much for the review Michael!

5/5

Google

As a landlord, I had Lei looking after my properties as my account manager, I highly recommend her service, she has been efficient at assisting all my enquiries since took over my account.

曹煜 · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Thank you so much for the review!

1/5

Google

My tenants paid rent to Urbanbubble on the 13th October. Thirteen days later Urbanbubble have not paid me. This sort of delay is not unusual. The promised return call yesterday did not materialise. I will be taking the property back from them as soon as I can.

Jonathan · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Hi Jonathan. Thank you for leaving a review. I am sorry to hear you have been left waiting for rent to be paid to you. Please could you email me on info@urbanbubble.co.uk so that I can take a look into the reason behind this. Thank you

1/5

Google

Constant issues with communication and basic maintenance of buildings and flats that they manage. Doors have been unsecured for months on end leading to a spate of burglaries. Living within their buildings has been a nightmare for many residents.

Max · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Thank you for leaving a review Max. I was concerned to see you were dissatisfied with our communication and basic maintenance. Please could you email info@urbanbubble.co.uk with some details as to the issues you've faced so I can look into this for you. Thank you

1/5

Google

I had enough of your rubbish promises over the phone. Never answering emails on time. The work needed in my apartment was reported last year and so far you have NOTHING about it. I pay with punctuality and got so far nothing in return apart from lies !

Tony · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Hi Tony. Thank you for the review. I am very concerned to read that you have not had adequate responses to issues you have reported. Could you please email details to info@urbanbubble.co.uk and I can take a look into this, Thank you

5/5

Google

Our building has been managed by Urban Bubble for several years, they took over from a property management company that were only interested in fleecing the building lease holders. Our building was one of the first in Manchester to have the cladding replaced due to the major work and effort put in by the Urban Bubble team. Their Property Team led by Charlotte Sleap have carried out an amazing job handling not just the day to day problems of a large apartment block, but also overseeing and advising in our ongoing legal problems with the free holder. I have no hesitation in recommending Urban Bubble and Miss Sleap.

Jim · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, Jim!

1/5

Google

I rented an apartment for one year, and I checked out about 2 months ago, I contacted urban bubble to talk about my deposit, and after half a month they sent me the Check-out Inventory Report and told me to wait for the quotation, and now 2 months passed, I got nothing about the breakdown of charges, although I call them many times and sent several emails, NO ONE gives me to respond! Soooo angry about it, they will never fulfil their promises!

Yuqing · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Hi Yuqing Li. Thank you for your review. I am sorry to hear you have experienced delays in the return of your deposit. I understand you spoke with our lettings and inventories team earlier. We have been awaiting confirmation from both the contractors and the landlords, which has caused the delay, and for this I apologise. I have relayed the urgency of this to both parties, and will continue to chase this daily. Thank you

1/5

Google

AVOID UrbanBubble are a joke. The management services they offer of apartment buildings is non existent. Our apartment building is regularly without hot water, broken lifts, broken entrances, and all we ever receive is a sub-par apology on an app that they don't actively monitor or respond to tenants on. It's a disgrace that over the past year of living in a building we have had to deal with no hot water for up to 1 week because you choose to be stingy and pay a "preferred contractor" who is unable to do the job properly.

Shelby · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Hi Shelby. Thank you for leaving a review. I was very concerned to learn of your dissatisfaction regarding issues within your building, particularly the issue surrounding a lack of hot water. Please could you send an email to info@urbanbubble.co.uk with details of your building so I can take a look into this. We have contracts in place with preferred suppliers, which are chosen via a stringent procurement process, based on a number of factors, which means we rely on their services. Feedback such as this is invaluable to us, as I will be relaying this to the contractors concerned. Thank you

1/5

Google

Terrible management company. AVOID! I had issues when they first took over the management of the building as statements were only sent to the address (which I did not live at) and not my email address. They finally sent me an invoice which was too much in one payment for me. They did not reply to emails and were very difficult to communicate with and emails not answered despite trying to resolve the issue and come up with a payment plan. After a complaint was made, to Urbans Bubbles credit, they acknowledged that it was poorly dealt with, and we agreed a payment plan. Therefore, I was happy with the resolution and did not leave a review. Since then, I have made a regular payment every month to cover costs, however service charges have increased considerably, insurance is now not included in the service charge and client admin fees have been added meaning that my regular payment did not cover the costs. I then hear from their lawyers demanding full payment and late charge and legal fees. I contact Urban Bubble to arrange to make payment immediately, but they claim they are not able to discuss the file as it is with their lawyers. Shocking behavior and totally unorganised. Very poor management and it is no shock to see so many bad reviews of Urban Bubble all over the internet.

Michael · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Hi Michael. Thank you for leaving a review. I am sorry to read that you have been left dissatisfied with our service. Please could you email me at info@urbanbubble.co.uk to allow me to look into the issues you have raised in your review. Thank you

4/5

Google

Decent enough building management, things happen as they should. Costs are however escalating in a slightly alarming manner without any communication as to why... On-site staff at Didsbury Point 4 are top drawer, the regular chap Mark is extremely friendly and takes great care of the building.

Tom · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Hi Tom. Thanks for leaving a review, and the kind words about Mark. Your property manager can explain service charges and fees to you, should you wish to learn more. If you'd like to email me on info@urbanbubble.co.uk, I can assist with this. Thank you

1/5

Google

Do lots of research on urban bubble before starting a tenancy with them. You'll need to be very aware of your rights as a tenant to be able to get your deposit back from them, as they will do everything they possibly can to avoid paying out. I wasn't able to submit a review with zero stars so that's why they got 1

Chris · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Hi Chris. Thank you for leaving a review. I was concerned to read of your dissatisfaction, and that you struggled with your deposit return. Please could you send an email to info@urbanbubble.co.uk with details of your tenancy so that I can look into this. Thank you

5/5

Google

I live in Phoenix in Manchester City centre and the concierge service is run by Urban Bubble and they provide an amazing service here. In particular our concierge Paul Duffen always goes above and beyond in his role, he’s always got a smile on his face, a friendly conversation to be had and will help in any way possible when I have queries.

Ryan · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Thanks so much Ryan. We were delighted to read your positive comments, especially regarding Paul's efforts onsite!

3/5

Google

Generally not too bad however they charge Service Fees in advance and expect payment within a month. Any late payments are promptly referred to the lawyers who will charge fees in addition to the £150 fees which are applied by Urban Bubble. As a Leaseholder for over 10 years, I fell into this trap because I chose to receive email correspondence and did not notice the Final Notice in my inbox. It would be much better if they could send a copy of the Final Notice in the post (even if you have agreed to have email correspondence), to make sure the client has been properly notified. For the time being I have decided to receive all correspondence in the post which will doubtless be more expensive for Urban Bubble.

Brian · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Hi Brian. Thank you for leaving a review. I am pleased to read you are generally happy with our service, however it was concerning to see you have faced some issues surrounding receiving service charge reminders. We always send two reminders via email, and then a final reminder via post, to avoid such things occurring. It may be that this final reminder was lost in the post, as I can see one was sent out to you. If you wish to discuss this further, please do feel free to email me on info@urbanbubble.co.uk. Thank you

5/5

Google

I appreciate very much for Mark's service in Albert House. He is very responsible and quick respond. If he is on leave, he will arrange his colleagues to respond my requests. He is really follow through his work and duties. A great compliment is given to him here. Nice attitude and good job at all time. Well done, Mark.

Dara · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Hello Dara, thank you for your lovely review - we will be sure to pass on your kind words to Mark! urbanbubble

5/5

Google

Our place is a really well maintained building, clean and lovely. Gardens are well looked after too. Urbanbubble can be slow sometimes with answering queries but overall, they look after us quite well. Big shout out to John and Carl for their willingness to walk the extra mile when required.

Veronika · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Thank you so much Veronika, I am delighted to read that you're so happy with our service, particularly John and Carl!

5/5

Google

I live at 26 Melton Road and I would Like to say that John who comes to clean my block is amazing, the block is so clean and it always smells so nice when I get home from work. John is lovely and friendly and we always have a morning chat when I see him ! Amazing

Lisa · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Hi Lisa. Thank you so much for the great review. I will be sure to pass on your kind comments to John.

1/5

Google

First rental with UrbanBubble after hearing mixed reviews. Firstly, upon collection of my keys I was waiting an hour. This was after I was able to inform them I was missing certain fobs for the property. Even then, I left with incorrect non-working fobs and had to request those later. To their credit, new fobs were issued within a week but this shouldn't be an issue for a new tennant. Between the fobs, parking and bin access there was zero knowledge on the property. Secondly, an issue with my window not being able to be opened was pointed out when I moved in and was told would be fixed. It's now been over 2 months and still not been fixed after multiple chases. I've chased Elena multiple times and while I don't believe it's her fault, I've been blanked by her on two seperate occasions now.

Declan · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Hi Declan. Thank you for leaving a review. Please accept my apologies that our service fell way below what we would expect. Moving into a new property should be an exciting time, and we are here to make the experience as easy as possible. I have spoken to the team to understand what went wrong, and will be using your feedback to allow us to learn and grow. Please could you email info@urbanbubble.co.uk with details of your apartment so I can look into the issues surrounding the window. Thank you

5/5

Google

I want to say thank you to John (regents court) for consistently doing an amazing job with regards to the upkeep of our apartment block. He keeps it spotless and fresh. He is a genuinely nice guy who is always happy to say hello and help out if he can. He is a credit to your team and a pleasure to speak with.

Chris · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Hi Chris. Thanks for the review! Great to hear you can see the improvement on site since Ste joined the team!

5/5

Google

I am the tenant of Campbell House and yea Urban Bubble is been maintaining it so well with their site manager John here. He is always a phone call away. You won't imagine I got my parking permit within a day with the help of John. Thanks John and urbanbubble for everything till now.

Rasika · 26 August 2023 · Urban Bubble London (Smugglers Way)

Agent replied · 25 August 2024

Hi Rasika. Thank you so much for the review. So happy to hear John has been doing a great job at Campbell House!

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