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★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleMy fiance and I have been looking around for our first home and it's been a bit of a tough process with other agents but Anthony at Douglas Allen went over and above to talk us through the whole procedure and booked viewings for us and has always been very responsive when we have called with further questions, I'd recommend Anthony and Douglas Allen to anyone looking to buy their first or next home :)PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism
James · 24 August 2021
Agent replied · 13 June 2024
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Many thanks, Douglas Allen
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotWorst estate agents in the country
Worst estate agents in the country , dealt with barking-side office . And was gobsmacked to see how they do business , mortgage broker and manager does doggy dealings . Doesn’t have the sellers best interest at at heart . Only care about how much more cash they can make . Avoid at all costs , the broker Faisal , out right said to me give me cash to get house.
Arfan · 23 June 2022
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Dear ArfanThank you for leaving us your review. We have requested some further information from you to enable us to identify you as a customer as we have no record of you on our database. However, we have not received any response to date. Naturally we are very concerned to read your comments and would very much appreciate the opportunity to conduct and full and thorough investigation into the comments that you have made. To enable us to do so, we would kindly request that you contact Laura Johnson, Head of Customer Relations on 01702 540802 or at laura.johnson@arunestates.co.uk so that your experience can be discussed in more detail. Thank you. Kind regardsDouglas Allen
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotGreat Experience
Jess, James and Kaitlin were brilliant. They provided us with a lot of information from the start, clear communication throughout and also the portal is great to track your viewings, offers, feedback etc. They were very knowledgeae about the market and even helped us by letting us know about other properties that were coming onto the market that could be a fit for us. Fee is on the high side compared to other agents but going with a cheap option isn't always the best idea as we found out prior to working with Douglas Allen.
· 14 October 2020
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Many thanks,Douglas Allen
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotOutstanding service and support…
Outstanding service and support throughout!Given the challenges posed by COVID my girlfriend and I were delighted to secure our first home together in a swift and easy manner, thanks to the help and support of Harrison Thomas at Douglas Allen. Harrison was supportive, friendly and accommodating from day one and by far gave us the best first impression and experience out of a number of Estate Agents that we had viewings with. He helped us with his expert knowledge on the property and situation regarding the purchase and supported us throughout the process through to completion. I'm really pleased with Douglass Allen and Harrison's exceptional customer relationship skills.
Brad · 12 October 2020
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Good afternoon Brad,Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review, particularly about Harrison and the team. I'll be sure to pass on your comments. Congratulations to you and your partner for securing your first home together. We hope you're settling in well. Kind regards,Danielle
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotDouglas Allen Chadwell Heath
Hi Michelle,We are sending this kind note to thank you for helping to sell our property so quickly and during the coronavirus period.We were unsure who to go with. When we met you we knew that you would somehow obtain a sale quickly and help us through the process. The warmth and customer friendly service received was excellent. Please send our thanks to Tanya and your team, including the people at the end of the phones. Kind regards
Denese · 15 March 2021
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Best wishes,Douglas Allen
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotMaria Ticehurst and the Walthamstow team
Maria has been an absolute joy to deal with. We are made up with the level of service she has provided. Her communication, integrity and clear passion for what she does has no doubt helped us buy a flat of our dreams. We have dealt with a number of estate agents over the previous months and her level service has surpassed previous experience and expectation. Transparent, professional, communicative and the best part; always greets you with a smile beaming from her face. Thank you so much Maria. Sophie and Ed x
Sophie · 28 July 2020
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Best wishes,Douglas Allen
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleTerrible experience with the team in Billericay. Was told by Douglas Allen to go with their in house solicitor to have a much better chance of owning the property they had advertised (apparently this was what sellers wanted) They make you pay an up front fee as well without having offer accepted. Have spoken to many other estate agents since who said this is not acceptable. Will definitely avoid next time!
A · 15 April 2025
Agent replied · 11 August 2025
Dear A P20x
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback and we are sorry if you were unhappy with the service that you received.
We would always encourage our customers to think about instructing a conveyancer and mortgage broker (if applicable) so that they are both legally and financially prepared and able to proceed quickly, should they identify a property that they wish to purchase. Whilst we have trusted companies that we are happy to recommend due to their positive and longstanding relationship with us, this decision is ultimately our customer's to make.
We have been unable to locate you on our system from the information that you have supplied however we would be happy to look into your concerns further if you contact our Customer Support department on 01702 540802 or at customer.support@arunestates.co.uk.
Many thanks
Douglas Allen
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleMy experience with Douglas Allen, Billericay who helped me purchase my first property in Billericay, Essex was fantastic. The Senior Manager, Wayne Mace was very patient in explaining the details and working closely with me and my family in finalising the new property. He was also very helpful in getting me through the formalities with the Solicitors and also was very helpful in finally settle well in my new home. Wayne is a pleasure to work with and is an epitome of professionalism, patience and good hospitality. Thank you for making our home buying experience to be such a pleasure. Kind regards, Delvis and Soumya.
Delvis · 14 June 2020
Agent replied · 13 June 2024
Hello, Thank you for leaving us your feedback! Best wishes,
Douglas Allen
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotGreat Service through many challenges
We had a lot of challenges with the chain selling our property but Douglas Allen kept us informed and involved at every step, we got to a successful conclusion and the home we wanted. The customer service through the whole process was superb and took a lot of the stress away from me and my family. Even with the challenges of CoVID 19 we were able to exchange and complete as we came out of lock down.A special thanks to Chelsey Baldwin to keeping us up to date.
Philip · 4 June 2020
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Best Wishes, Douglas Allen
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotExcellent
Informative, on time and very polite. Highly recommended
Jake · 5 October 2026
Agent replied · 10 October 2026
We are happy to hear that our team provided prompt, respectful, and helpful service during your visit. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback with us, as we greatly appreciate your recommendation.
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotRental
We have rented our bungalow out via Douglas Allan, due to covid-19 we did think things would become difficult but Joanna Alexis kept us informed at all times. She found us a great tenant, and ensured everything was sorted in a timely fashion. We received our payment within a couple of days via bank transfer (which is much better than other estate agents who I have used in the past, who used to send me a cheque). Helpful, friendly and informative!
Ellen · 11 May 2020
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Best Wishes, Douglas Allen
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotA fantastic 5* service!
When I got to view the property on Bede Road initially, I wasn't interested as such as I felt it's a property that has a lot of demand and I felt like with the competition I would not be able to win the property. I spoke to Waqas after the viewing and he suggested the VIP home finder service to me, a service where I could get into see properties before they hit the online market and he suggested to meet Faisal Noor, the in house mortgage adviser, once I became a member of the VIP service and saw Faisal to work out my maximum affordability, I made an offer on the property and it got accepted the very same day! I would highly recommend the VIP Home finder Service and would Highly recommend Douglas Allen Chadwell heath! Everything is going through smoothly and we are set to complete on the property very soon.
Muhammed · 27 March 2020
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hi Muhammed,Thank you for taking the time to post your 5 star review regarding Waqas and them Faisal out mortgage advisor in the Chadwell heath office, even now we are still getting a high demand for people wishing to view properties, however in the current climate we simply cannot allow them to go ahead. Like you we are asking people to gain the benefits of the VIP homefinder service to help put them in the best possible position. I am so pleased the this process worked for yu and that you have now found your dream home.Thanks againRob WadeAssociate Operations Director
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotHighly recommend Adam and the Douglas Allen team
Adam has been very helpful, informative, polite, approachable, and whilst keeping us constantly updated about the property.Adam develops a really good relationship with the customer and understands their needs and expectations. The property we were interested about became unavailable as another customer offered more than what we did, but later on it became available again. Adam was the first one to call us immediately as he was aware of our interest on the property. He was also happy for us to revisit the property multiple times and was always happy to help.We highly recommend Adam and the Douglas Allen team.Maria & Stefanos
Maria · 12 March 2020
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Best Wishes, Douglas Allen
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotHighly recommend
Highly recommendI'm very pleased I used Ryan as my mortgage broker. As a First Time Buyer, the process was always going to be stressful as I have never gone through anything like this before, however, Ryan and the team helped ease the stress of it all.I can only say great things about my experience with Ryan. I didn’t think I could get a mortgage for the property I wanted, but Ryan secured one for me, taken the strain away throughout the process. Nothing was too much trouble for him.Ryan was quick to get back to me and held my hand throughout the whole process, providing information and recommendations for any issue encountered. Thank you thank you thank you
Zatech · 11 March 2020
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Best Wishes, Douglas Allen
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleMyself and my partner have been very fortunate to have received advice from Douglas Allen while buying our first home. In particular, Freddie was extremely helpful, kind, and patient with all our many questions, and even offered to stay late to push forward our application. Would absolutely recommend their services.
Paige · 15 January 2024
Agent replied · 13 June 2024
Hi Paige,
Thank you for leaving a review! It's great to hear how positive your experience with our agent, Freddie, has been and how extremely helpful, kind and patient you've found him to be throughout.
Best wishes,
Douglas Allen.
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotChadwell Heath Branch excellent service
Chadwell Heath Branch - excellent!From the time we met Michelle we felt we could just relax and let her and her team get on with the sale of our house. We had been with another agency and basically wasted the whole summer. In 3 days Michelle and the Chadwell Heath team booked in 60 viewings for the open day, then sent round 2 agents to greet the viewers while we left them to it. It was amazing, we walked away seeing queues of interested buyers on our drive. We love the online service, you can see the offers coming in and they certainly did, for the asking price and more. Our house sold to a buyer from the open day, basically 3 days to sell it. The team continue to help with regular weekly updates on each stage of the sale process. As we move towards the finish line, a big thank you to Michelle and her sales team plus Charlotte and Tanya for the updates. Have already recommended you to friends and neighbours.
G · 29 January 2020
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. Best wishes,Douglas Allen
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotMy husband and I cant thank Douglas…
My husband and I cant thank Douglas Allen enough, every one was so helpful, I admit to finding the whole process a bit stressful, however with people such as the wonderful Chelsea Baldwin on your side things were a lot easier. Adam Jabbar, Jo Butler and Dave Tomlins were great as the sales team. Douglas Allen isn't the cheapest in the High St, I'm a firm believer you get what you pay for, the fee was money well spent.... Thank you all....!!!!
LuLu · 25 November 2019
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Many thanks, Douglas Allen
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotA massive thank you to Waqas and the…
A massive thank you to Waqas and the team at Douglas Allen in Chadwell Heath - fantastic service delivered from the get go. As a first time buyer the support and detailed information I received was highly appreciated. He introduced me to the VIP home finder service and has kept in contact with me every week with updates and new properties that are coming onto the market, although I have not found the perfect home yet i would like to thank him for making my experience a pleasure, highly recommend.
Samantha · 25 November 2019
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Dear Ms Mandato,Thank you for your 5* review of Waqas and the team at Chadwell Heath, it's great to hear they are helping so much in finding your new home.Kind regards,Jon Holden - Managing Director
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotRude and pushy staff
Dealt with the Saturday team Spencer and Alastair today. Wasted my time in bringing me in to tell me someone had put in an offer of the property I was interested. Rude and Pushy overall wasn’t interesting in showing me property’s unless I went with their mortgage adviser.Think this reply is absolutely ridiculous. There was no need to liar in order to bring in to your office, how does this have a ‘friendly approach’ when your staff are blunt and rude? No other agencies needed to find out if I am in a strong position, as I already had a mortgage in principal set up. This just show how unprofessional and inexperienced your company is!!
Lilly · 2 November 2019
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Dear Miss SpriggsWe often invite our buyers to meet the staff in branch to provide a more personal service. By better understanding your position and preferences, we can be more effective at showing you properties that match your criteria. Please rest assured that we want you to view the properties you are interested in regardless of whether you use our in-house Mortgage Advisor or not. We offer this service both to find you the best mortgage rate and to put you in a strong position when making an offer. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of further assistance and we wish you the very best with your property search.Douglas Allen
★★★★★ 5/5
Trustpilot52 Lime Avenue
I was looking for house almost one year and Douglas Allen helped us to put step on my first property. Aseena Young who always guide and advised us on right direction.She is very friendly and helpful person. I have seen lot of property advisor but she is the best. She always update us about 52 lime Avenue property which is our dream property .By the help of Aseena ,we abled to buy the property . Thanks Aseena ..I will recommend you to my friend and colleague as well.
Earshad · 1 November 2019
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Many thanks,Douglas Allen
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotSuper service from everyone at the…
Super service from everyone at the Chadwell Heath branch through which we sold out flat. Michelle very attentive explained the whole process. She really knows the area and the market. Waqas was always on hand to help sort any queries. Everyone at the branch was extremely helpful keeping us informed all the way to completion. Very caring and attentive team.At the end of the day, they got us a good sale that went on smoothly and stress free.Highly recommended.
Maria · 2 March 2020
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Best wishes,Douglas Allen
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotThank you Khaleesha and the rest of the Woodford branch!
Bought our first property though them and they made the process very easy. If it wasn't for Khaleesha from their Woodford branch then we probably never would have gotten that property as she was very flexible in getting us a viewing so late on in the day! Khaleesha was very personable and knew a lot about the property and area. She also took time to get to know us and what we were looking for. We felt really lucky for her to handle our purchase.
Marcus · 1 October 2019
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Dear Marcus,Many thanks for your kind words and 5 Star review, Khaleesha will be delighted.On behalf of the team I wish you much happiness in your new home.Regards,Jon Holden - Managing Director
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotBarkingside Branch
A big big thank you to Joe and his team at the Barkingside. We were desperate to find our dream house and were short for time. From the start to the finish, Joe and his team provided the best service to us. We were shown around different properties by the excellent Adbul who comes around so humble and we could see how much pride he takes in his job. Adbul immediately knew when we fell in love with a certain property and Douglas Allen made it their goal to make it our property!Joe is one of the most patient person we have met. He explained the procedure and was always there answering all our annoying questions.Within 3 months of viewing the property, we are now happy home owners in our new house!Thank you once again to Joe, Abdul, Faisal and co! X
The · 1 October 2019
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Dear 'The Lalakiya's',Thank you for your 5 Star review of our Barkingside office, Joe and his team are true professionals and will be so pleased they were able to help find your new home.On behalf of the team I wish you many years of happiness there.Regards,Jon Holden - managing Diorector
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotWoodford office
After 7 months without a real offer on my house sale I thought changing Estate agents would do little. Steve Ford, came, he saw, he sold! He came well prepared with all the information to back up his claims to make a sale and to make the very best representation of my property. The property photos or the board never got out, they sold it the same day.Steve has the backing of a good network and excellent team members - sales manager khaleesha Said-Loveday has been an excellent and diligent support throughout the process. Also a mention for Keith Langford for chasing up all parties during the process. Thanks to all and obviously recommend them.
Tony · 17 July 2019
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Dear Mr Barrett,There’s a general misconception that “all estate agents are the same” and the only thing that differs are their fees. As you have seen this isn’t the case and I’m glad that Steve and his Woodford Green team have restored your faith in our profession!Many thanks for your custom and your 5 Star review, I wish much happiness in your new home.Kind regards,Jon Holden- Managing Director, Douglas Allen
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