Miles and Barr Birchington reviews

★★★★★ 5/5

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We met with Jake |Chamberlain of Miles…

We met with Jake |Chamberlain of Miles & Barr at a property to let. He was professional with a good degree of amiability throughout our meeting. In addition he appeared at all times to give a believable air of honesty which was refreshing in the present situation. We took up an inordinate amount of his time with questions and hypothetical scenarios and at no time did we feel that he had anything else to do except concentrate on us, the customer. Our appointment with Jake was very good as we had an unusual situation which he assured us would not be a problem an he gave us advice which we valued. It is a shame that we did not apply for the rental as Jake was such a likeable face to Miles & Barr. Due to our experience with Jake we would readily recommend the company

Peter · 15 January 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Good viewing today by Jed from…

Good viewing today by Jed from Canterbury office. Informative and in time. Thank you

Ian · 25 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Wow!! What an organisation Miles and Barr, Birchington are. They sold our house in a week!! We had our house on the market with another well known Real Estate Agency for over 6 months. They sent us the occasional viewer to just ensure we thought they were doing something. When in fact we knew they were rubbish. The most communication we got from them was to reduce the price of our house. If had allowed them to reduce it every time they contacted us, we would have ended up giving it away. The only interest they had was to sell and get their payment. We stuck to our guns and flatly refused to reduce it. Eventually the sole contract ran out and we were able to move to Miles and Barr, Birchington. They sold it in a week. We had more viewings in that week then in the whole period we had with the other organisation. Well done Miles and Barr, Birchington. Great work.

Pauline · 11 June 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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First class and professional.

Great communication and support from Louise Daly. It’s always stressful selling a property, particularly when solicitors can be so unresponsive, however Louise was very professional and kept us in the loop all the way. She even took calls / e mails when on holiday to try and get the sale over the line. First class from Louise and the Miles and Barr team in Margate.

Nicholas · 10 January 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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I wish all Estate agents were as efficient as Miles & Bar. From start to finish on the purchase of my new home Debbie was so helpful and went out of her way to make exchange and completion happen despite all the problems through at us from solicitors and other agents. Big thanks to the team especially Debbie 👏👏👏 …

Nicky · 24 March 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Amazing service, highly recommend

Me and my expecting partner were look to move back to the Thanet area, and I can’t be more pleased with the service, work rate and general help that I have received for Miles and Barr. We was in a time limit situation which added pressure to the whole ordeal but all the staff were so great in assisting with bookings, viewings and communication. Anna who handled our application once we had found a suitable place went above and beyond with her personal service and work rate and without her hard work we would still be looking. A big thank you Anna and all at miles and Barr who have made this move possible. We have a dream place found within our limited time fame and budget.Thank you all once again for your impeccable service and professionalism and all who went the extra mile

Craig · 26 August 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Miles & Barr - Ashford

We are currently at the beginning of our property purchase with Miles & Barr - Ashford, and so far we've been blown away...The whole team (James, Joe, Luke and Thomas) have been nothing but friendly, efficient and super supportive. We are first time buyers and our original purchase fell through with Wards (what a horrible experience that was!!!), they have made the transition so smooth. Our faith has been restored in finding our dream first home, and we're reassured that we've found an honest and transparent estate agent.Special thanks to Joe for consistently setting our expectations and providing a great level of communication.

Sophie · 8 August 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent Estate Agents

Miles and Barr are very proactive and honest. They are confident with their selling strategies and know how to implement them for eveyone's benefit. The staff in the Cliftonville Office are exceptionally helpful and are happy to talk anything through with you at any point. I have been through a house selling and buying process with them recently, and in particular the progression officer Louise Daly was a great support and extremely professional. I would recommend you use this estate agency.

Dosh · 1 August 2022

★★★★★ 4/5

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Overall very satisfied

Unfortunately, we had a poor experience with the Canterbury sales team for our first attempted purchase - we were not told the property was going through probate until after we had spent circa £1500 on surveys and legal fees. £1500 and approximately 2 months of wasted time.Once we moved from the sales team to sales progression for the second property we were very well looked after and Rebecca was superb - see below.Rebecca in sales progression was excellent. Communication is so important and she was accessible and kept us right up to date. I really felt she wanted to get things moving as much as we did. I was confident she was working hard behind the scenes liaising with the legal teams and the vendor.

Richard · 29 June 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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The staff at Miles & Barr were truely professional

The staff at Miles & Barr were excellent. Max who facilitated the viewing was very punctual and knowledgeable, and no question was too much trouble. Sian in the Lettings Department was a real professional, very courteous and again was always willing to answer questions. Her speed of response within the whole process, from application to confirming the letting, was exemplary, and her level of communication was superb. All I can say is that the service overall was outstanding and that I would highly recommend Miles and Barr.

TimJ · 24 June 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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A very good selling process led by Emily

Emily was great throughout the selling process as were many of the team I dealt with (Maddy, Kayleigh, Sam).

Callum · 23 September 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Suzanne Beard

All the staff I had contact with were very polite & courteous, dealt effectively & efficiently with any concerns I raised, made the whole process as strew free as it possibly could be. Wouldn’t hesitate to use your services again.For me it was a complete blessing to have Suzanne Beard in my corner. Her understanding and approach under difficult personal circumstances were exemplary. I so appreciate the care and efficient way she guided me through the process. Big thank you Suzanne.

Simon · 21 June 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Amy Whiffin - Folkestone Branch

My wife and I would like to thank Amy Whiffin of the Folkestone branch of Miles and Barr for an extremely pleasant and professional 3 years in charge of our rental property. Throughout our time, Amy listened and dealt with any issues we had promptly and professionally. Any time we spoke or met, she was a pleasure to meet and converse with. If you are looking to rent property in the Folkestone area, we would highly recommend Amy as an agent. Thank you

Steven · 9 May 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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I contacted Miles n Barr for a valuation…

I contacted Miles n Barr Tenterden Kent for a valuation on my house by email a male agent phoned me and made me feel very uncomfortable he was extremely condescending to the point where I was feeling very hurt he made me feel like I wasn't good enough for their services I have a beautiful 4 bed semi in an equally beautiful part of Kent now were talking about October 2023 where most people are reluctant to put their house up for sale and the economy is at its worst so you would think that estate agents would be working harder to get some properties on their books but this man had such an awful attitude I'm a very friendly lady always helping others the best I can always polite but this male agent really pushed me to the limits he would not stop he had aggressive attitude, has no people skills and absolutely no empathy for people I had the phone on loud speaker and my husband was listening who was appalled by the agents attitude, I said to the agent if you don't want our business it's fine I can always go somewhere else he said ok and I was about to reply and he put the phone down on me !!I left a message on their website asking for the manager to please call me but I've had no response hence this review.Thank you for your reply Miles n Barr. Had a message been left to call your branch I would of called you back by return however as no message was left (on either landline or mobile) that would have been impossible ! Other local agents must be benefiting from your unprofessional behaviour, a message to prospective vendors please don't let my experience with Miles & Barr put you off instructing alternate agents.

Jay · 27 October 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Do Not Use Them

I completely agree with a previous comment citing 'Misleading practices and lack of accountability'I strongly advise anyone not to use them or to move to another agent after my stressful and upsetting experience.If you are tied in, do not believe anything they tell you and insist on receiving all communication and confirmation of conversations from them in writing so that you have a paper trail of everything you are told. Make sure you attend all viewings with them if possible. Speak to any proposed buyers yourself and double check everything . If your property is empty then do not allow them to access without you attending. Regularly check on your property. I wanted an apology for their underhand practices, which potentially cost me thousands, but all I got was more lies and denials. No apology, no accountability.

Janice · 2 October 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thanks M&B Westgate

As Executor of her Will I have just completed the sale of my mother-in-law's flat using M&B's Westgate Branch. Throughout the team were excellent. There were some frustrating delays as always seems to the case but I was proactively updated on all developments by the whole team. Special mention goes to our Progressor, Debbie Mead who was excellent. She really seemed to "own" the result for the family given that the Estate proceeds could not be distributed until the sale was closed. The level of focus was much appreciated given that she must have had other transactions to manage. I would thoroughly recommend the whole team.

Robert · 16 March 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Amy Whiffin - Amazingly helpful!

Amy Whiffin is the most helpful, patient and understanding agent ever. We have dealt with her since she was at Advanced lettings and her professionalism and drive to help and always find a solution to a problem is a credit to her. She always has the time to give when you call (and sometimes I do drive her mad I'm sure), but she is always ready to listen. Amy is time effective and we never have to wait very long for a response. A credit to Miles & Barr.Thanks for everything Amy!!

Julia · 16 March 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Very pleased with service all the way to completion!

We recently bought a property through M&B. The viewings and information were excellent quality, and we were particularly impressed by the service of sales progression which kept the process moving to a close efficiently and ironing out any wrinkles. Thanks to Emily Stickler particularly for this. We would have no hesitation in recommending Miles & Barr.

Richard · 25 March 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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My interaction with officers of the Miles and Barr

My interaction with officers of the Company to manage our 5 properties has been praiseworthy and they are prompt and helpful.

Dr · 9 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Helpful and efficient sales progressor

I found Debbie Mead, sales progressor very proactive and always helpful when I had any queries. She was always available or called back when I needed any help or queries to be answered.

Monica · 20 September 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Disgusting how they treat pensioners

Disgusting how they treat pensioners. My poor mum was reduced to tears many times by these people. They laughed and made vile comments her earnings while selling the house she lived in. My mums clean her house every day and yet they gave a bad report on her with fair and poor grades over a couple of washable marks on the plug socket and windows. These are nasty people with no manners but I'm sure you will be treated great if you have alot of money

Ryan · 21 September 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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We are purchasing a property through…

We are purchasing a property through Miles and Barr and Lisa Cook (Sales Progression Manager) has been great to deal with. We’re unfortunately in a very long chain and she’s taken all of the follow-ups off our plate and ensured it’s been as smooth as possible - not an easy task in a lengthy chain. Thanks Lisa!

Aleisha · 28 February 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Distress Caused by Deceptive Practices and Lack of Accountability

Miles and Barr Canterbury used misleading practices and sold my an apartment using incorrect information. This has caused financial and personal distress.When viewing the apartment I was directly led to and shown an underground parking space. However, after purchasing the property was told that my apartment did not have a parking space assigned.It's akin to being promised a private pool during a viewing, only to find out post-purchase that the pool belongs to your neighbour.This deception left me emotionally and financially damaged. Furthermore, Miles and Barr refuse to take steps in resolving this matter. They have frequently failed to respond to emails, attempted to ignore my legal representative, and refused to cooperate with property ombudsman who is now involved. Beware of Miles and Barr's misleading practices and the distress they may cause. I strongly recommend to avoid purchasing, renting or selling via this company.

Jonathan · 20 September 2023

★★★★★ 4/5

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Friendly, professional and knowledgeable

A professional service, all of the staff that I met were friendly and accommodating. I was impressed by the Senior Sales Progressor. Suzanne is experienced, informative, friendly and easy to talk to about any concerns I had/have. She is great person to have for linking both the seller and myself for information and, importantly, a sense of respect.

Annetta · 31 January 2024