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Jayne Beard Associates Ltd Bedford reviews

2.9

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132 reviews across 2 platforms

3 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK40 3JY

Jayne Beard Associates Ltd's office in Bedford, at 3 Goldington Road, is rated 2.9 out of 5 across 132 reviews on two platforms, including 119 Google reviews rated 3.1.

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3.1 / 5

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5/5

Google

couldn't fault the services I received at Jayne beard associates, from viewing the property to moving in has been an easy and stress free journey. would highly recommend, special thanks to Kirsty for her professionalism throughout the whole process.

Georgia · 9 March 2023

1/5

Google

this agency is a scammer, please avoid renting anything from them. I lived there for two years. Nothing was painted, nothing was done. When I asked for the renovation, they first told me to do it myself at my own expense. Then they agreed …

Piotr · 15 April 2025

1/5

Google

Very disappointing service….Scammers I was scheduled a virtual appointment on Monday 3rd July 2:15pm for a Manson in redwood grove, Bedford. I never received a video call, I called them to ask for the reason. They told me it was on Tuesday 4th July. I was really sure it was on Monday. But that’s fine could be my mistake. Even on Tuesday I didn’t receive the call.Called them at 2:15 pm and they agreed to send the video usually it’s a video call. It’s also fine for me. Didn’t receive any videos either. Bad.. called them again on Tuesday 5:00pm. Again the same story on Wednesday. On Thursday 6th July, Surprise 😱Property became let agree. Fantastic reason someone came in person was interested. Then what’s the point of giving virtual appointments. If can’t do virtual appointments then just say NO. Coming again to my sister’s case. She booked a viewing for a flat in Greenkeepers road, Bedford. We were running late for the appointment. Because some Road work in A406 as everybody knows from Bedford or Luton. She called them to inform nobody took the call. We reached the destination 10 minutes late. Agency staff was staying there because she had another appointment coming up after 15 minutes. The house was to start tenancy on August after seeing us she changed her date and she said it was for July. I told them then please change your dates in the website it’s very misleading. Even before going to the appointment my sister spoke with them and they said yes it was for august and they allow kids. After saying this her point was they won’t allow kids. My sister has a baby 2 years old and it was a 2 bedroom apartment. If you want to give houses to people based on race or ethnicity or your friends or relatives STOP POSTING ADS

Ganga · 6 July 2023

1/5

Google

I recently moved out of a property managed by Jayne Beard after renting it for over three years, and my experience with them has been extremely disappointing. Despite leaving the property in better condition than when we moved in, including …

Paul · 15 April 2025

1/5

Google

Poor service, i went to view a property that i was happy with, but after viewing the property and stating i wanted to proceed with renting the property the staff would not return my calls to proceed and kept fobbing me off that they were waiting for go ahead from the property manager. Unsure if it was a racial thing but no one bothered to call me back ???

Emmalene · 8 June 2019

Agent replied · 7 June 2023

Having read your review I would like to take this opportunity to apologise and request that you contact myself, the office manager to resolve the matter. Amy Hamilton-Ward Tel: 01234 329179

1/5

Trustpilot

Don't do it

Poor communication, and determined to hold on to your money as long as they can. I have received rude and abrupt emails, and despite multiple requests from me there was no clarity or openness about why they are refusing to return my deposit until they finally sent an email at the end of the day on a Friday so I was unable to respond until the Monday.

Louise · 10 October 2023

5/5

Google

I would highly recommend Jayne Beard Associates. Laura and team have been so helpful, friendly and professional. Always very quick to respond to any queries I may have. Thank you for helping me find my new home.PositiveResponsiveness, Professionalism

Vincenza · 27 August 2021

4/5

Google

I have had to call on Jayne Beard on a few occasions. Generally, once I have managed to get hold of them, they attempt to resolve concerns timeously. However, unfortunately the landlord/landlady decision making and service provided by their service providers can lead to unwanted delays. I have recently had my oven replaced. I am loving the new oven and everything is working well. However, I had to wait over 3 weeks for a fixed oven which made for some limitations on the daily cooking routine. I am incredibly grateful for a working oven now though.

Tarryn · 7 June 2022

5/5

Google

We have been dealing with Kirsty since we moved in, she’s always so prompt with replies and gets everything sorted for us!

Natalia · 29 March 2024

Agent replied · 29 April 2024

Thank you for your review. Kirsty and the team appreciate your positive feedback.

1/5

Trustpilot

Extremely disappointed with Jayne Beard…

Extremely disappointed with Jayne Beard after over 30 years of loyalty as both a tenant and a landlord.

Neal · 14 August 2025

1/5

Google

A timely reminder of why I haven't used an agent this past 2+ decades for my own properties. Having been asked by a business peer and friend to stand as guarantor on a prospective let I was more than happy to, particularly as they had offered 6 + 3 months advance payment on the property. Then experienced/subjected to a third party examination by 'Rent4Sure' on JBAs behalf and submitted tax details, my period of self employment, 6 months bank statements on 2 personal account [business accounts not permitted] and a whole lot more [which I was somewhat uncomfortable with but proceeded] by way of an upload link and then a further request for self same info by way of yet another upload link which failed to function and asked for detail to be sent by e mail. Dutifully did so but e mailed bounced as receiver hadn't the capability of receiving sure a large file [which they requested]. Further advice 'follow this and download an app' an app which again sought to harvest my datea and pay for. Raised this with JBA who said 'we need to tick boxes' and then asked if I had £40k or more in a UK savings account ?? you can imagine my response Add to this my friend and I being told 2 differing stories by JBA about the credit and personal reference checks [clearly it did not cross their mind that we, as friends and business associates might actually be ringing from the same location] and talking to each other. Less than impressed is somewhat of an understatementNegativeQuality, Professionalism

Ian · 27 August 2021

1/5

Google

I rented a property from Jayne Beard and it was ok until the end. The home owner wanted the house back and there were talks of gutting the whole lot. I moved out September last year, a week ago they started to demolish the place. Now I did say this to my property “Manager” before we left that this is the case and there is no point making good as the home owner brought over an architect and extensive work is going to be carried out. As the threat of no deposit will be released unless the house is up to standard I done everything. And still £150-£200 for supposed cleaning of the property was deducted. I would love to see the invoice from the cleaning company you have used.NegativeProfessionalism

Dave · 27 August 2021

5/5

Google

Jayne Beard has been an extremely helpful letting agent. Lisa has ensured that any issues are dealt with asap and the whole team has been very welcoming.

Niamh · 15 April 2025

5/5

Google

A highly professional team who do exactly what they say they will. Its nice to see that good customer service is alive and well.

Justin · 4 October 2023

Agent replied · 2 January 2024

Thank you for your 5 star review. It is greatly appreciated.

1/5

Trustpilot

We had a realy bad experience with the…

We had a realy bad experience with the agency. They said we passed our check, but refused to rent us property because of the references they were given by our landlady. Our landlady said to us that she gave us good references and she is willing to give them in writting if they have problem with them. She was called again by rent4sure company and she explained that was some kind of misunderstanding of mixing up. It was passed to the agency, but they refused to doublecheck that and refused to pay back our holding deposit back. Now we starting the battle with them over that. They even didn't bothered to call me to tell about their decision and when I ask them to explain situation very rude lady said that she even doesn't have to talk with you. It was shocking experience and the only reason for the way they treated us, that I could think of is that they trying to take holding deposit from as mamy poor souls they could. They have tenants still living in the house, so they have time...

Jola · 17 July 2020

4/5

Google

They are very discriminatory, don't waste your time with them. The former review was 3 years ago however, we were able to resolve the issue so I have edited my rating. Meanwhile, your call handlers need to do a lot better in listening to concerns and answering question.

Ibukun · 7 June 2020

Agent replied · 7 June 2023

We are very sorry to read that your experience with us was not up to the high standards in which we aim to achieve. On this basis, we would like to invite you to discuss the matter further with us by emailing enquiries@jaynebeard.co.uk

1/5

Google

Feel so terrible after service with this letting agency - still fighting with them to get my deposit back. I rent flat where water was leaking from ceiling directly to my bed!!! whenever contractor came to fix it they just paint over the stains !!! They claim form my deposit more then 80% for cleaning the house and wall painting. As i was not able to be on the inspection when I moved out they used that and want to get most of my deposit. Highly not recommend that agency at all customer service is not acceptable! Hard contact as well when you need something form them weeks to respond for emails or voicemails!! Shame on you people!!

Marta · 7 June 2020

1/5

Google

Wery strange agents behavior, they forget to send viewing invite or reschedule viewing, but then property becomes already let agreed. Looks like kind of dirty games.

Pavel · 30 June 2023

Agent replied · 7 July 2023

Thank you for your review. I am sorry that you were unsuccessful in your application to rent this property. We would be happy to consider you for any other properties that you wish to view.

5/5

Google

I am living in one of their properties for the past three years and I have no problem with them at all. Kate Chernyshova from Jayne Beard has been very helpful. I am always notified in advance before they visit the property and the communication between us has been excellent.

Charles · 8 June 2018

Agent replied · 7 June 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review about your experience using Jayne Beard Associates.

1/5

Google

2016 rental, Bad experiences from the start to finish, awful attitude, Rude, unfriendly and they blatantly lie to your face! I hate to leave negative reviews but having had so much stress and problems with these people I felt obligated to do so, I was made ill by these awful people. If you want to rent please avoid this company, how they retain any business whilst they treat there customers with such contempt & arrogance is beyond me. Hopefully, they will eventually be reported to the correct authorities ! Failing that be stricken off the rental agency's lists forever. Quite simply a two faced devious group of people running a sham of a business, they have no interest in the comfort of the customer, it’s purely a money game with them and how much they can get out of you. One example, after a report of the boiler failure they (after two weeks) sent two-unqualified engineers who managed to make it worse, being accused of adding electrical wiring, waiting 3 months for a cooker knob to be replaced & my favourite, blaming me for not reminding ‘them’ to send me there invoice. -incredible as it seems, it’s all true, there is more. 1: Don't expect to get your deposit back, 2: Don't expect a quick response to any problems in the house You rent :3: Do expect a large detailed list of trumped up house repairs once you’ve leave the property', this is where there talent reaches its impeccably heights! close range photos showing the slightest blemish, dust or grease in everything interior and exterior. I was warned by tradesman and locals of there reputation and found out the hard way! 🐍

Kevin · 8 June 2019

5/5

Google

I would like to thank the team at jane beard especially kirsty , they have been brilliant at sorting my problems out , working hard during these hard times , nothing to much trouble a big thankyouPositiveResponsiveness, Professionalism

Carolyn · 27 August 2021

Agent replied · 7 June 2023

Hi Carolyn, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of us, and we are very glad you were happy with our service provided. This is greatly appreciated by all of the staff here, and we are thrilled to receive this positive feedback.

1/5

Google

I wish there was the opportunity to give zero stars. Jayne Beard Associates worse agency in town. Do not look after properties, do not manage properties, and are only interested in the $$$$$. SHAME ON YOU.NegativeQuality, Professionalism, Value

Ninja · 27 August 2021

Agent replied · 7 June 2023

Dear Ninja. I am sorry you have had a bad experience with Jayne Beard Associates, we are always keen to improve and learn from our clients. Please feel free to contact me to discuss in more detail as I cant understand your issue from your review. My email is jonathanhawkins@jaynebeard.co.uk

1/5

Trustpilot

Following on from a previous review…

Following on from a previous review we’ve now been with them over 2 years and they are still awful to deal with. Our new property manager has zero customer service skills, is rude, defensive and argumentative. I’m betting the landlords and potential tenants don’t see this side of them. We avoid as much contact with them as possible as their attitude causes us stress and sleepless nights.

Fiona · 13 January 2022

5/5

Google

Very polite and professional staff. Fast email responses too! The staff were so helpful to ensure we settled into our new property and are always quick to respond if you need further help on anything. I highly recommend.

Trish · 7 June 2021

Agent replied · 7 June 2023

Hi Patricia, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. All of the staff here appreciate this positive feedback.

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How many reviews does Jayne Beard Associates Ltd Bedford have?

Jayne Beard Associates Ltd's Bedford office has 132 reviews across two platforms: 119 on Google, 13 on Trustpilot.

What is Jayne Beard Associates Ltd Bedford's rating?

Jayne Beard Associates Ltd Bedford is rated 2.9 out of 5 across all 132 reviews, and 3.1 out of 5 on Google from 119 reviews.

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Jayne Beard Associates Ltd Bedford, 3 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK40 3JY.

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