Fox Bexhill-on-Sea reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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The brighton branch

The brighton branch, has taken 2 years to get my dad's flat sold after he died. Recommended to sale the flat at auction by Ray Murphy, that fell through after months of trying to get it sold,then went down the normal route. This all starts out fine ,in 2022,then had two more offer ,these were not satisfactory, finally had an offer in August 2024 which has taken 5 months of us chasing to get over the line. Alfie is the person not to take at his word as this was only what he thought we wanted to hear. Never use fox&sons. Sonia collins

Sonia · 10 December 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Seamless experience

I am absolutely thrilled to share my experience with Abbey Northway at Fox & Sons! From the moment we began working together, Abbey’s extraordinary professionalism and commitment to excellence shone through. What sets Abbey apart is her meticulous attention to detail, she left no stone unturned in ensuring my property was presented flawlessly. Her insight and expertise were invaluable, making the entire process feel effortless.Abbey’s communication is truly unparalleled. She kept me informed at every stage, consistently going above and beyond to ensure I felt supported and confident. Her proactive updates and prompt responses were a breath of fresh air, transforming what can often be a stressful process into an incredibly smooth and transparent journey.But what truly makes Abbey a standout agent is her warm, kind, and compassionate nature. She didn’t just treat me as a client; she treated me with genuine care and respect. Her empathy and understanding are rare qualities that made this experience not just successful but genuinely enjoyable.The results speak for themselves: Abbey sold my property in under three months, an achievement that exceeded all my expectations! Her dedication, expertise, and relentless commitment to achieving the best outcome are nothing short of extraordinary.If you’re looking for an estate agent who will go above and beyond, Abbey Northway is simply the best. She’s a true gem in the industry, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you, Abbey, for your phenomenal service and for making this process an absolute pleasure!

Lauren · 27 November 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Harassment!

Stupidly agreed to a free valuation with no pressure however after deciding we wouldn’t be selling for a while and telling them that, I’ve had call after call from both the Crawley office and another local office. I emailed them to ask that my details be removed from their systems which was acknowledged however the calls continued. I answered one of the calls and again explained I’m not moving and to remove me from their list. They apologised and said they would update their records…..still calls! I got a call yesterday again asking if I wanted an updated valuation. I declined. Yet I’ve been called again today. I will be blocking them if I get called again as it’s bordering harassment now. It’s actually off putting and now, even if I did decide to put my house on the market, it wouldn’t be with fox and sons.

Lou · 13 March 2026

★★★★★ 2/5

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disinterested and inexperienced

Initial contact with the company seemed ok receiving emails and texts for the upcoming valuation. However the RE agent seemed inexperienced totally disinterested, didn't seem to have much idea about valuing a property other than going on line to look at other properties in the area - something I'd already done. Worst of all she never followed through with providing the valuation information as part of the follow up. I would definitely not use Fox & sons to sell my property given this experience.

Jacqui · 9 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Just had our first viewings in the local area, looking to move our family down south and are exploring options across the south coast. We had the pleasure of being shown around by Calum, he was extremely knowledgeable about the local area and not just the property but what life is actually like living and growing up locally as well as the property we have viewed. Since viewing he has been a real support and very helpful, looking forward to progressing forwards with our move and more than happy to be working with your branch after our experience so far.

Matt · 16 April 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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I was looking at properties on an auction list and found just what i thought might be a good fit for me. It was being advertised through Fox & Sons, the Bexhill office. This is how I came to be introduced to Mr Calum Barnes. First impression on meeting him was very favourable, spot on time for first viewing with an engaging smile and bright personality. His ability to answer all questions demonstrated to me that he had taken some time to acquaint himself with this property and nothing seemed too much trouble. I decided to bid and won and throughout the process, new to me, ( this modern auction lark), Calum aided me. I would have no hesitation in recommending him and would be happy to use him on any future purchase.

Derek · 16 April 2025

★★★★★ 2/5

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leaflets

I don't know who they get to deliver their leaflets but they leave them hanging out of the letterbox, clear indication that people are out and puts the home at more risk of break in. it's just unprofessional. needless to say the leaflet went straight in the bin.

Vrai · 14 October 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I have recently had the pleasure of meeting Callum Barnes, from Fox and Sons Estate Agents, whilst looking for a flat to buy. He and the team have been very approachable and helpful in all areas when it comes to looking, buying and renting out a property I would be happy to seek their help in the future

Helen · 26 November 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Sly Fox & Sons (a warning)

We were hoping to sell our cottage asap to be in the catchment area to the hospital our disabled daughter needs for urgent, ongoing specialist treatment (currently 4 hours away).Fox & Sons listings consultant Rachel Bull came to the cottage (early evening, 2nd May) and did a thorough job (2hrs) telling us all the things Fox & Sons could/would do for us.Ms Bull said that as a highly saleable property she would set-up an 'open house' type day with a few consecutive viewings for the following Saturday (11th). Her assurances and enthusiasm gave us the confidence to sign the contract that evening (big mistake!). After the 'property description' and some photography was done... with the addition of a couple of my own shots... as Fox & Sons were "restricted to the amount of shots they could have from the photographer" (ie. didn't want the further expense).Our cottage was listed on Friday 10th May. However, nothing was set up for the 11th and the following Saturday (18th) there were only two viewings arranged... and one didn't show up! We'd asked for some amendments to the Floorplan (amended by myself in Photoshop), but we were given the excuse that "The person who does the floorplans is off sick". The floorplan never was amended... and we doubted floorplans for new listings were hindered in this way. We'd also asked a few times for a printed spec sheet, but never got one... and none of the potential purchasers had one either.Ms Bull originally told us there was a two-week "cooling off period" and with only one further viewing arranged for the tail end of the following week, we emailed her on the 10th May, to say we had indeed 'cooled off'. Ms Bull informed us that although it wasn't listed until 10th May, we signed the contract on the 2nd May... so were outside the cooling-off period, but that she would personally oversee the marketing and viewing schedule... so we agreed to give her another few weeks. We'd also noticed that the 1.2% rate we'd agreed with her, wasn't in the contract. Instead, there was a fixed rate (based on the top valuation), which would still apply if we reduced the asking price (which we later did). Assuming/hoping this was a simple admin error, Ms Bull's actual response was: "We always tell sellers to read the contract before signing". This left a very sour taste in our mouths.Fox arranged viewings of roughly one every other week, but the viewers had apparently told Fox that their primary interest was Haywards Heath itself with its town amenities (and London train link). Although only three miles from Haywards Heath, the amenities our village offers (a highly rated primary school, a couple of convenience stores and pubs, village community with village hall and green) are a different prospect from a town centre. On July 10th we informed Ms Bull that we were taking it off the market and asked for the 'For Sale' board to be collected (we'd already taken it down). Ms Bull said they'd get the board picked up, but that despite having given them the stipulated 28 days notice, the contract was still to run until 19th September (in effect 71 days notice!) with no marketing and no presence on Rightmove or Zoopla!Now, several days beyond the supposed 28 days notice period, restricting us from putting our cottage with another agent doesn't actually benefit Fox & Sons in any way. It just makes life more difficult for us...... and the 'For Sale' board still hasn't been collected!Although too late for us, local village friends had confirmed that Fox & Sons (Haywards Heath) don't have a great reputation. We've put this review on Trustpilot to help other home sellers.Martin and Letitia Green

Martin · 14 August 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Finally in my flat thanks to Shayla

Finally in my flat thanks to Shayla. She has been amazing & was totally on top of everything despite the lousy solicitors & me hounding her all the time. Thank you Shayla & the rest of the team, you are all stars 🌟

Helen · 14 November 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Fox and sons are shocking

Fox and sons are shocking. You do get bamboozled into a long contract, and i agree they are very rude and the pictures are rubbish. I took my house of the market with them while still in contract. It was sour grapes beacause we had s viewing and once i removed our house got rudely told there is no way the lady would have brought ur house. Crewkerne branch very rude. Was even told would i pay 45,000 pounds more for a 3 bed semi than ours which is a 4 bed detached with a garage. Absolutly shocking wouldnt recommend them at all. They just want u to keep lowering the price.

Sharon · 18 February 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Never touch these people with a barge…

Never touch these people with a barge pole! I’ve never in my life had such a bad experience with an estate agent and that’s saying something! Major pressure tactics to get you to spend more, refusal to return deposit, which thankfully they are so dodgy that tgey do not have a bank account and you need to pay by card! Always remember you can do a charge bsck bua your bank and you get your money back! The excuses I heard to hold onto your money! I think this may be hiw these guys get paid! Anyway rubbish service, rubbish people and steer well clear of these cowboys! Sequence homes are part of this group so steer clear of them as well.

Ken · 13 February 2026

★★★★★ 2/5

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Never got back to me in 2 weeks

Never got back to me in 2 weeks. Called their office 3 times a day for a week, called their poole branch and was told I’d be called back. I also emailed, never got back to me suddenly seen the property I liked gone off market. 0 communication

Dylan · 27 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Callum was extremely professional and very helpful when viewing a potential property to purchase. I am registered disabled and Rob and Callum were fully supportive with the process

Jez · 16 April 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Unprofessional Demeanor

The Crawley team, particularly Branch Manager Kane Caulfield, displayed unprofessional, rude, and disrespectful behavior.They wasted our time by not responding promptly to our inquiries, forcing us to follow up continuously for weeks, both regarding our initial offer and when the property came back on the market.When we decided not to proceed with the offer, Kane Caulfield began speaking to us in a rude and unprofessional manner.We kindly request that take appropriate action regarding the Branch Manager's behavior.

Bimlesh · 12 August 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Not received my deposit back

Little to no communication, gave more than 3 months notice to be told they would be in touch and heard nothing more. My son vacated the property and a month later has not received my deposit or heard anything. They are not answering the phones or responding to emails. Awful customer service. Find a different estate agents

Wendy · 13 July 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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To Charles and Team. Thank you for being so proactive and efficient! Charles I love your no nonsense approach and attention to detail. You have all been so amazing and I do appreciate all your efforts to sell my property. It took less than a month, well done. Special thanks to Hannah too.

Greg · 14 February 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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What an asset to your team! Calum Barnes was helpful, polite, and friendly. He was very well presented and had a good knowledge of the property.

Lucy · 16 April 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Extremely poor contact

Impossible to get a hold of them by phone or email. Couldn't get them to contact the potential landlord to sign the tenancy agreement until 7 days after the agreed move in date at which point tried to increase the rent from £1000pcm to £1300pcm. I didn't accept it and tried contacting them for over 2 months to return my deposit and they only started replying to my emails after I threatened legal action if they didn't return my deposit. Still waited until the day before I said I would take action before returning my money. I wouldn't ever look at a house managed by this company ever again and I should have called everything off once I saw how difficult it was to get replies even before signing anything

Benjamin · 8 January 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Callum fox and sons Bexhill was great at showing us around the house and took notes with questions I had to ask seller has all the attributes needed to make a great est agent xxalso loving Harrison positive vibes in office to.

Lottie · 25 July 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Calum was super helpful when I recently had a viewing and requested some more details on the property. Very informative and also friendly.

Sue · 16 April 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Simply appalling. Photographs were so bad we had to pay for the package that meant they took some decent ones. They organised an EPC that gave a worse result than one made years ago before double glazing was put in. It ultimately turned out there was a keying error. I had to sort this out, they couldn't be bothered. They never got a For Sale sign put up after repeated requests. They were asked four times, over many weeks, to take the property off the market before they reacted. Totally and utterly incompetent.NegativeResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Robert · 14 June 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Danielle was a pleasure to work with. Very helpful and professional. Would highly recommend.

Suvan · 6 July 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Me and my partner met with an estate agent called Calum to view some properties. As it was a new experience for us he made us feel very comfortable and at ease. Very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable with any questions we had about the properties we viewed. He made it an enjoyable experience and we hope to continue working with him to find a home.

Alexandra · 16 April 2025