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★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleI have not had a good experience with this estate agent. I paid a security deposit and at the end of the AST agreement the agent refused to give back my £1250 deposit claiming the landlord has it when in fact the owner Ravi took the money and advised us that he would put the funds in a government back deposit scheme. He never provided us with the certificate and kept procrastinating each time when we asked him for an update during the course of the AST contract. I put in a complaint in writing to Irwin Fisher and I never received a response but my landlord had told me at a later date that she had received an email from Ravi Leal saying that he will not deal with tenant’s complaint and that he had ripped up in pieces the letter of complaint from myself and put inside a bin. I took the case to small claims court and I was awarded a judgement in my favour. I do not recommend this agent. I would strongly recommend having everything in writing when dealing with this agent signed and dated in case you need the evidence in court at a later date should it be required.
James · 24 December 2020
Agent replied
Lovely fake message. Ravi Leal has left the company months ago... you must have dealt with Ravis ghost by the sounds of it!!! Feel sorry for you poor sod!
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleUntrustworthy and unreliable agent. Constant contradictory information given by Ravi Leal and Ash over the identity of our tenant who turned out to be claiming full benefits despite the agent advising us at the beginning of the tenancy that the tenant works for an investment bank as a professional when in fact he works as a cleaner part time at a school. I made a formal complaint to Ravi and two weeks later he emails me telling me that he doesn't reply to losers. The mistake i made and my advise to anyone thinking of using this agent is obtain 3 to 6 references from the agent and verify each one by checking with the referees and the property in question with rightmove, zoopla etc to ensure authenticity of reference however i certainly do not recommend this agent to anyone.
Abdul · 17 September 2019
Agent replied
Who the hell is this Abdul Rashid and which property is it concerning. Name the property and mayb we can identify you and offically confirm if you are a loser ot not!! We dont tend to use such language but you keyboard warriors wont understsnd any other way so i had to use your own lingo on you. If you are that disgruntelled, why havent you made an effort to complain to the TPO? you have more of a chance of a resolution with them than ranting here like a lunatic.
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleMislead me from start to finish. Different excuses given each time for a property that I was looking to rent and they ended up giving it to someone else despite taking a deposit from me and would not refund me back even though I didn't sign any paperwork to say non-refundable deposit was applicable. They insisted on cash which I paid and a carbon copy receipt was given to me, that’s all but now they insist it was non-refundable deposit which was never explained to me at the beginning nor did I sign anything to say otherwise. Untrustworthy and unreliable. This is pure cheating and con that’s all I can say about this agent and Ravi Leal with the way I have been conned by them. The way he quickly changes his story and version of events is shocking and he immediately denies any wrongdoing - not one bit, it’s like everyone is at fault except himself. It’s never his fault!! I'm now left short of money and not happy.
Jasvir · 17 September 2019
Agent replied
Oh sorry to hear about your sadness. Leaving a fake and false review, hope this has added accomplishment to your own sad meaningless life. Well done Mr singh. If your complaint is genuine, you would have gone through an internal complaints proceedure and if that didnt work out then TPO would have come to your rescue. No you wouldnt do that because you would be caught out and your fake review and complaint would have run out of legs. Merry Xmas and happy new year.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleThank you Ravi, Stacy, Shannon for the service you gave us on the sale of our property. Right from the valuation till completion, the whole team were very assuring. We haven't sold or bought for a very very long time and were out of touch with how the process works. Being nervous sellers, Ravi and his team looked after all our needs and communicated extremely well. We got the price we wanted and the whole process was stress free. Very happy with them. All the best.
Nadeem · 22 August 2020
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleRavi and his team made made selling my home an absolute dream. It's always a stressful and long complicated process but his team allowed us take a back seat while they organised arranged conducted viewings and only ever really bothered us to.let us know for feedback. I have sold several houses in the past and other agents just aren't as proactive or helpful. I've been asked to show people around and piss around with viewings that can't even afford the property.
Thank you all at Irwin Fisher, definitely recommend and will definitely use again in future.
Sandeep · 22 August 2020
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleRavi and Ash the sides of same scam coin!
Shafiq · 3 July 2024
Agent replied · 23 August 2024
Hi there, Ravi and Ash have nothing to do with Irwin Fisher since 2018. They seem to be still operating under "IF Lets" which can be confused with "Irwin Fisher". But I would like to make you aware that the company is unrelated to us. Please consider removing the negative review and pop into the office if you like to confirm what I am saying. Thank you
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleSaqib is the guy who will always go the extra mile to help you with his advice when it comes to selling or buying.
I sold my house quickly and efficiently, and with Saqib's advice, it's was a rapid turnaround.
Thank you, Saqib and Irwin Fisher, for such excellent boutique service. The local agents of Barking since 1976.
Owais · 19 April 2022
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI recently rented a property via Irwin Fisher, I was recommended to them, despite not using agents in the past for renting, I was pleasantly surprised with a personal and professional service I received, I was kept in the loop throughout by Shannon and Ravi and they kept to all the initial promises made during the viewing, which I hear most agents don't. Thank you. 5*
H.m · 22 August 2020
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleAsh and Ravi, both of them are expert in coning, they did not return our deposit and claimed that we are bloody responsible for the mould in the house.Don't ever get in to their trap, they are cheaters and you will even struggle to find a single person who they have returned the deposit.
Raja · 15 April 2020
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleSo unprofessional booked first appointment, the agent turned up an hour late. We rescheduled for other day 12pm, again didn’t show up until I called him. 12.45 he said that he forgot and he will come in few minutes, but never showed up or even called. DO NOT USED.
Adam · 21 August 2024
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleCon artists. Owner took our security deposit, kept the money in his own bank account and then he tried to fool us by telling us that he put the money in a government backed deposit protection scheme. Case went to court and we won outright …
Kamaran · 22 August 2017
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleThank you Stacy for all her hard work and effort in getting us an ideal property and progressing the file at lightning speed! Excellent communication, stress free process!! Great work. Well recommended A++++++++++++
Roger · 1 April 2019
★★★★★ 4/5
GoogleWhy so much negativity ?
We do need local business serving local community, not all taken over by the big companies all around. In last 10 years they have helped me to buy 2 properties, provide me with 6 set of tenants (I do manage them though) and sold one of my flats as well. I have never have any issue or any reasonable request refused. I am not sure what are peoples expectations are, but all the business must follow standard rules here in UK.
Anyone can contact me direct if needed for further references.
Thanks
Ibnul · 22 August 2019
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleScammers, stay away.They did not pay my deposit back.
Especially Ash is conman.
Helix · 31 March 2021
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleGreat customer service, efficient and effective. Many Thanks guys👍 …
Naveed · 30 March 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleIf you want to sell your property with out any drama and professionally get in touch with the chaps from Irwin Fisher Barking
Zaqmc · 31 March 2022
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleAgent Ash coming to property when he wants whitout letting you know .... never fix problems .......try to increase rent month back .... try to scare you telling stupid things .... just avoid this agency .......
Renata · 1 April 2018
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI took a property from them and it was very satisfactory the way they dealt with whole process. I am impressed and also reconend others to try with them.
Mohammad · 18 July 2020
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleThey are very professional ,helpful and coperative. My experience with them is excellent. Would strongly recommend . Excellent.
Mir · 15 April 2021
★★★★★ 1/5
GooglePoor service. Rude, unprofessional and masters of deception. Do not believe a single word they say. Not to be touched with a bargain pole!
Peter · 1 April 2017
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleFriendly business, good people.
Would use again.
Dom · 16 April 2022
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleAbsolutely bogus agents. Led me on and then sold property elsewhere, I'm guessing agent was paid off. Stay clear!!!
Shenaz · 1 April 2019
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleFriendly business, good people.
Would use again.
Ro · 31 March 2022
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleTaking money under the table, blatantly?
Aaliyah’s · 22 August 2017
Where the same review appears twice we show it once. We leave out reviews that name another agent or another of the brand's offices.
