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4.7

★★★★★ Excellent

2,000 reviews across 2 platforms

67 Southernhay, Basildon, SS14 1EU, SS14 1EU

Douglas Allen's office in Basildon, at 67 Southernhay, is rated 4.7 out of 5 across 2,000 reviews on two platforms, including 239 Google reviews rated 4.8.

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5/5

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We have been buying a house

We have been buying a house over the last few months and really felt compelled to write about the amazing efforts Jessica from Douglas Allen made even though we have unfortunately not brought a house through them as the house we are buying is through another agent. Jessica has gone above and beyond to try and find us a property and I just wanted to let people out there know what a fantastic professional service we got from them and didn’t want to not mention this to all looking to buy or sell. We will use your services again in the future Thank you once again Jessica all the best

Sharron · 25 January 2018

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Dear Sharron,Thank you for taking the time to post your 5 star review regarding the amazing efforts that Jessica has made.We pride ourselves on "Helping our customers achieve their dream move" . I am pleased to hear that you have now found your Dream home and hope you will be happy living there.Thanks again for your kind words.Rob WadeAssociate Operations Director

5/5

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Gizem @ Chadwell Heath - The perfect example of how an estate agent should be!

I have dealt with a number of different estate agents when looking for a home, and i can honestly say Douglas Allen was, by far, better in every aspect. They remained professional and informative, which put me at ease thoroughout the entire process. Gizem in particular was helpful from the very first viewing all the way through to completion. She kept me posted throughout and made every extra effort to fit additional viewings around my busy schedule. She was honest & friendly, and did not come across 'too hungry' (unlike other agents) which quickly built up trust - this was invaluable for a first time buyer.

Tam · 24 January 2018

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Dear Tam, I can see from your feedback that Gizem and the team at Chadwell Heath office proved that all estate agents are not the same, we are a different company that genuinely and sincerely want to help you find your dream home. Being professional and informative are key things to build honest trust.As a first time buyer it is so important that you are given the time and assistance needed, being hungry and driven can often turn clients away which means our owners do not get the best buyer for their property.I will pass on your comments to Gizem and the Team and would like to wish you all the best in your new home, remember we are always here to helpKind regardsPaul Ingleton - Associate Operations Director

4/5

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House Sold

My house took several weeks to sell despite a fairly large number of people come to view. In the end i dropped my house price as after several weeks and several discussions with the team at Douglas Allen I felt my house was priced a little high, this did not help as there was also competition in the same road as mine when a neighbour also put her house on the market the same week as me at a considerable lower price. After Sales team was also excellent.

Kay · 9 January 2018

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Thank you for leaving us your feedback! Best wishes,Douglas Allen

5/5

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Nathan was so attentive and kind during…

Nathan was so attentive and kind during the process that help me out a lot. Will work with them for sure

Rafa · 11 November 2021

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Many thanks,Douglas Allen

5/5

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Natasha Facer, East Ham Branch, Douglas Allen - Excellent service

I want to share how impressed we are with Natasha Facer and the fantastic support, advice, guidance she has provided, and is still providing, in relation to the sale of our property. Her professionalism, patience and support has been second to none. From our first meeting with Natasha we knew we were in good hands. She impressed us with how quickly she proceeded with the sale, from the valuation, arranging photographer, marketing of the property and having viewings - all in the space of just over a week. We have been able to contact her with any queries at any time and she takes the time to respond to our many questions and reassure us when we are unclear and unsure of how to proceed. She is an asset to Douglas Allen, and I am so pleased she is our agent.

L · 13 December 2017

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Dear L Mudhoo,Thank you for your kind words and feedback regarding Natasha at my East Ham office. Natasha takes pride in her job and it is always nice to hear when the staff deliver what they say they are going to do.Her job is to make this process as smooth and pain free as she can and by her being on the end of the phone to answer any questions you might have is so helpful.I hope that your sale all progresses well and you will be happy in your new home.Thanks againRob wadeAssociate Operations director

5/5

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Douglas Allen Basildon review

After months of previously having my house on the market with another estate agent felt that the house wasn’t a priority to get sold so I switched to Douglas Allen. After months of hard work and promoting my house has sold. I strongly feel that Chelsey and Simon at the Basildon Branch did their very best to market/sell my property to get it sold rather than adding a Property and let it sit there hoping someone would put in an offer.Thank you

Sarah · 28 November 2017

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Dear Sarah,Your feedback is much appreciated, as you say our aim is to ensure we achieve a sale for all our clients at the best possible price within the timescale they are looking for. We never want a property to increase our market share and add to our books, we always want to ensure everything is actioned to ensure we help the client move. I am pleased that you can now move on and wish you all the very best for the future. We will be here to help if you or anyone you know wants our services.Kind regardsPaul Ingleton - Associate Operations Director

5/5

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Hasan, the best sales advisor in London

Last week, I called into the office with regards to a flat I found. A very friendly young man whom goes by the name of Hasan picked up the phone. He informed me that the specific property I was interested in was not suitable as it had a short lease. Nevertheless, he said he would keep his eyes open for me. I did not take it serious as all agents say that. To my biggest surprise hasan proved to be an agent of his word and did extensive research for me. Hasan's service so far has been beyond excellent. He treats his clients as friends and not just as clients. I was super impressed by his market knowledge and professionalism. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.

Sheree · 26 November 2017

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Hi Sharee,Wow!!! Hasan the best sales adviser in London . Now that a way to start a 5 start review. Hasan takes a lot of personal pride in what he does . He seems to have a genuine passion to really try to help people buy and sell property. I hope that you have a lot of friends and family that you pass on Hasan's details to so he start to help many others.Thanks againRob WadeAssociate Operations Director

5/5

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I would also like to thank peter …

I would also like to thank peter arrowsmith in hornchurch branch.We wasted a few months with a previous agent, very dissapoiting low viewers over the months. Then I changed to use Douglas Alan and another agent. My property had only 2 days of viewers then sold! So peter came along, very friendly, laid back, understanding, positive and professional. Each time I contacted him or had questions, he was very clear and helpful. People like him really does make a difference, not too serious, pressurised or being competitive, so more relaxed and trustworthy.In the end of the completion day, I was running so late 4pm to hand the keys over to him and he did not stress, complain or rush me at all, which definitely was a bonus!I really appreciate and very glad we had chosen Douglas Alan. If only we had chosen them in the first place..Great team work to all staff!

Lesley · 23 November 2017

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Dear Lesley,Your feedback on Peter and the Hornchurch team with their 5 star review is much appreciated.I am so pleased to hear that your experience with our company compared to the previous agents you have used certainly showed that we are different, not only by realising that every client wants to be treated differently but also by ensuring we deliver on the first promise and that is to find the right buyer, but also to ensure that we help you right through to as you say handing over the keys. Moving can be stressful but by being available to help takes a lot of this away.Kind regardsPaul Ingleton - Associate Operations Director

4/5

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I have to say have received a very good …

I have to say have received a very good professional service from the Chingford Douglas Allen team. They have been pro active , responsive and really assisted with not only the sale of our property but also the purchase of our new one. We have been able to speak to them re any issue so and they have advised us and guided us through thsi stressful process. Jess in particular has been incredibly helpful o would have no hesitation in recommending them.

Carol · 1 November 2017

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Hi Carol,Thank you for taking the time to post your review regarding the Chingford office and in particular Jess.As you know our job doesn't end when we find you a buyer and it is good to see that Jess helped you through the whole process.Thanks againRob WadeAssociate Operations Director

5/5

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Would recommend

Great experience with Douglas Allen as a first time buyer - Adam was responsive, friendly and happy to help. Quite different to what we had experienced with previous offers and estate agents!

Collette · 1 November 2017

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Dear Collette, Thank you for taking the time to add your thoughts on Adam at the Hornchurch office, we always pride ourselves on being different and remember that moving home especially to a First Time Buyer like yourselves can be very daunting. I am sorry that all agents to hear that other agents do not live up to this, but can assure you that for any client we are always here to help.I wish you all the best in your first home and look forward to helping yourselves or any of your friends in the future.Kind regardsPaul IngletonAssociate Operations Director

5/5

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Well worth that little bit more!

We are both 71 yrs old and were looking to buy and sell a house. By chance we walked into Douglas Allen's Chingford office. We had been told they might be a bit more expensive, but gave a good service. We were welcomed by a very friendly bunch of people who quickly put us at ease. They efficiently run through our options, and we settled for the one that best met our requirements. We are so pleased we choose this office, the service has been excellent from the start and the whole way through. The team are - Jake on front desk, courteous, polite, well dressed and a big smile, Jessica (Sales) super efficient, knowledgeable, informative, and very sympathetic to our needs, Natasha (co-ordinator & liaison) always on the ball, kept all parties well informed, she especially impressed the couple who's house we were buying. Then there's James (Branch Manager) he kept his whole excellent team together, lighten the mood and helped us through a few sticky moments.Thank you for your much appreciated service. we would recommend you anytime to anyone who needs that little bit extra.

Geoff · 30 October 2017

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Dear Geoff,Thank you very much indeed for your 5 Star review and very kind words regarding your experience when selling and buying your home through our Chingford office, all the team will be chuffed that they were able to help so much at what can be a stressful time. I am glad that you saw the difference between our service and that of others as there is a general misconception that all estate agents are the same, hopefully you could see that James, Jess, Jake and the whole Chingford team really are one of a kind!Thank you very much for your custom.Regards,Jon Holden - Managing Director, Douglas Allen

5/5

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Top marks all around!

We recently met Max the newest member of the Douglas Allen office in Woodford, top marks to him for being so enthusiastic about his job and trying to help us out! It’s a attitude we have learned to expect from Douglas Allen. Even though we have been looking for a while because we are hard to please when we call in or go to viewings we always get very friendly helpful service from Andy, Jordan and Ryan, really everyone! Keep up the good work whoever is hiring. x ML

M · 29 October 2017

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Hi ML,Thank you for your 5 star review of our newest recruit Max in our Woodford Green branch. We spend a ;lot of time working with our staff so they can help our customers as much as possible. Andy, Jordan and Ryan are all a little more experienced but all work as a team.Thanks againRob wadeAssociate Operations Director

5/5

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Pleaseantly surprised

Once I found the house I liked, I exchanged in just over a month - which was so quick it took me by surprise. Douglas Allen provided me with a lovely staff member called Tanya Keene to act as a "go between" my solicitors and my sellers solicitors. She was polite, efficient, always answered calls and kept things moving - I rarely needed to chase anything, it was all done for me. I found this process was far less stressful than I expected but that was mainly down to the professionalism of Tanya.

Customer · 19 October 2017

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Dear Customer,Thank you for posting your 5 star review regarding Tanya. As you know Tanya works on our after sales team progressing the sales though. Getting a sale through in just over a month is no mean feat. Hope you will be happy in your new home.Rob WadeAssociate Operations Director

4/5

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Nabil was very efficient

Nabil was very efficient, arranging many potential buyers to look at our property. We were kept informed both verbally and in writing and sold the property for more than the asking price.

Mrs · 18 October 2017

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Dear Mrs Henderson,Thank you for your review on Nabeel in the Ilford office. It was good to see that they achieved over our asking price. Please could you let us know what we could have done to make it 5 Stars.Thanks AgainRob wadeAssociate Operations Director

5/5

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I have just sold my flat using Douglas …

I have just sold my flat using Douglas Allen in Chadwell Heath and cannot praise them enough. From the outset they have been friendly, supportive and extremely helpful. I had 3 good offers after just 1 open house day and they have all kept me updated throughout the process. Leslie Carter provided me with the original, very realistic, quote, Michelle helped me to complete forms and offered reassurance when needed, Chelsey and Gizem liaised with my buyer and me until completion. Brilliant from start to finish and my most sincere apologies if I've missed anyone out.

Ann · 16 October 2017

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Dear Ann,Thank you for taking the time to add your thoughts on the Team at our Chadwell Heath office, As you say our aim is to be available to assist from start to finish. We remember that not only achieving a the best possible price by launching the property effectively to the market and building the competition is important, but ensuring that we are there to help you through the whole process of moving is equally important.I wish you all the best in your new homeKind regardsPaul Ingleton - Associate Operations Director

5/5

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Very Helpful

Douglas Allen were really helpful every step of the way. From the viewing right through to completion. Andrew, Ben and the team made sure everything ran as smoothly (and quickly!) as possible.

Andrew · 10 October 2017

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Hi Andrew,Thank you for taking the time to post your 5 star review regarding Ben and Andrew from the Walthamstow office. I am pleased to see that the team have worked will to get you from viewing the property to moving in . Andrew provides the after sales service and is there to help and push things along on what can be sometimes a stressful time. Hope you will be happy in your new home Rob wadeAssociate Operations Director

1/5

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Worst people you can ever do business with. They tricked me into renting a house claiming the bathtub was under repairs whereas it was all a lie. Bathub didn't have a cover and had protruding nails that caused injury to my family many times. I sent several emails showing the hazards in the apartment, they wouldn't even respond to emails on time let alone making any effort to repair anything. The apartment that they let out to me was dilapidated with protruding moulds and leaking roof. I complained for 12 months but absolutely nothing was done, doors were bad, the roof was leaking, the toilet drain was smelly.. I regret ever having anything with Douglas Allen. I still haven't recovered from the trauma of what I went through while staying in the house they let out to me. On top of everything, they were all out to get the best out of my deposit rather than feel any remorse for what they put me through. I had a terrible experience I wouldn't wish my enemy.

Nosa · 28 November 2023

5/5

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Teamwork pays

In spite of the very protracted process prolonged by third parties I have been supported throughout by Douglas Allen. In particular by Heather and Trish in arranging a large number of viewings by organizing and conducting open house days and Janine in energetically coordinating to completion all the elements in the chain to finally arrive at "my happy". I don't think this could have been achieved by a single operator as painlessly to me as has been the case engaging Douglas Allen with a supporting team of experienced and efficient professionals. Many thanks team. GDF

Mr · 23 September 2017

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Dear Mr Finnan,I am so very pleased to hear that Heather and her Loughton team have made, what appears to be quite a stressful process, much smoother.Thank you very much for your 5 Star review and indeed for choosing Douglas Allen to sell your home and I wish you much happiness in your new abode.Kind regards,Jon Holden - Managing Director, Douglas Allen

5/5

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Brilliant service!!

I am really happy with the service that I received from Jodi and Joanna, throughout the process of finding tenants, preparing all the documents and etc., They both are brilliant; especially Jodi. They both responded as and when I needed them.

Customer · 27 March 2023

5/5

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Basildon Lettings Office

My letting experience was based in the Basildon branch with Abbie. She was both professional and approachably friendly throughout. This was a stressful time for me but Abbie's support in both finding a property that was suitable and taking me expediently through the letting process was invaluable. She went above and beyond in liaising with the landlord and expediting the process for me, adjusting to my schedule and short notice changes. Beyond that her personable approach and support was very much appreciated. I have not experienced much of the management team yet but hope this follows in the same vein. Thank you!!

Laura · 9 August 2017

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Dear Laura,Your feedback on Abbie and our lettings department in Basildon is greatly appreciated, we are fully aware when finding a new property this can always be stressful but by being professional and approachable and ensuring that all parties are fully informed helps to keep the stress levels down. I have passed your feedback to Abbie and I am sure that you will have the same level of service moving forward.Kind regardsPaul Ingleton, Associate Operations Director

5/5

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Great service provided from start to …

Great service provided from start to finish. Communication was key to us and they put us at ease every step of the way with regularly updates on the performance of the property. At times we became frustrated and stressed as anyone selling a house would be. However, we were put at ease by Chelsey our Sales progressor who did everything in her power to make our experience as stress free as possible. I would defiantly recommend them to others and would use again in the future.

Emma · 8 August 2017

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Dear Emma, Thank you for your feedback as your rightly say the keeping clients informed and helping throughout the sales process is key to Estate agency, something that a lot of agents forget. By having our Sales progressors to follow the sale through means that we can help to proceed the sale as quickly as possible whilst being there to offer advice and assistance when needed.We look forward to helping you or anyone you know in the future.Kind regardsPaul Ingleton, Associate Operations Director

5/5

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Humanising House Purchase

I'm grateful to Joe, Jordan and Robin for making the stressful business of buying property a thoroughly human interaction. They dealt sensitively and professionally with every query and worry. They stayed focussed and true throughout, even when they must have felt frustrated with one or two solicitors. Their approach to delivering ethically and to communicating effectively has been second to none.I found their support, their general approach to helping me to buy, exemplary. Indeed, I felt throughout that the team was on my side; the humanity, understanding and know-how demonstrated consistently have been exemplary. Excellent work. Well done, guys, and thanks.

Kay · 1 August 2017

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Dear Ms Morrison,Thank you very much for your kind 5 Star review of our Chigwell office. Robin, Joe and Jordan and all totally committed to provide the highest standards of service and professionalism, daily going 'above and beyond' to ensure our customers move home with as minimum fuss as possible. They will be delighted to read your kind words.On behalf of us all at Douglas Allen I wish you many years of happiness in your new home.Regards,Jon Holden - Managing Director, Douglas Allen

5/5

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I was helped in my search for houses…

I was helped in my search for houses and i registered with every agent in wickford most where ok some were shocking but only one stood out by a mile Greg wade at Douglas allen in wickford his attitude and his attention to finding us a home was way above all the other agents i would highly recommend in using Greg to sell and search for your next home. Well done Greg and thank you very much.

Mr · 21 August 2019

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Many thanks, Douglas Allen

5/5

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Had a property on the market with a …

Had a property on the market with a internet agent and I felt very uneasy having to handle everything myself, I soon realised that this was not for me as I might of well just put it in the internet myself so I decided to go to a professional l. After meeting James I decided this was the route I wanted to take and thank god I did, as at times my sale had issues and between James and Natasha they managed to keep the stress to a minimum for me whilst saving me a lot of money in the process. I can honestly say cheaper is not better and if you want a job done properly you need the right tools.Mrs A.

Alex · 7 June 2017

Agent replied · 25 October 2024

Dear Alex,Thank you for taking the time to post a review regarding James and Natasha at the Chingford branch.We spend a lot of time trying to explain to clients that you do get what you pay for and I am pleased that you can see the benefit of what we do.Thanks again and hope your happy in your new home.Rob Wade#Associate Operations Director

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