5/5
Good work !
Zoya went above and beyond to get the urgent letter that I needed. Thank you very much much indeed !
Trusted Agent profile · Birmingham
★★★★★
2,118 reviews across 3 platforms
The Exchange,​ 19 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3PJ
Centrick's office in Birmingham, at The Exchange, is rated 3.9 out of 5 across 2,118 reviews on three platforms, including 346 Google reviews rated 2.8.
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5/5
Good work !
Zoya went above and beyond to get the urgent letter that I needed. Thank you very much much indeed !
1/5
No words
I have been waiting since I renewed my tenancy for someone to programme both of my fobs (which one was apparently done in front of me by your concierge, which then didn’t work due to a ongoing fault!) and keep getting told they have an issue with getting the panel fixed for access at the apartments I live at in Birmingham, I emailed about this and received no response this issue has been ongoing for weeks and months! Me and my partner received one fob each when we signed the tenancy in June 2023, when I called the concierge last week to get resolved ASAP after structural damage due to a van being driven in to a business attached to my apartment and to stress this needs to be resolved due to my partner not feeling safe I was asked how access for her would help?! That lady was so rude and dismissive. I have found the lack of communication terrible and resolution to these issues terrible, tenants and myself pay a lot to live onsite and can’t even have access to enter the building where we live freely?! For at least the last three weeks as well I have had broken sleep having to wake up at 2am each night to let my partner in when she comes back from work due to these issues which I have also stressed.
Hi Bal Singh_3, we're sorry to hear about this experience. Please could you email customerservice@centrick.co.uk with your property details? We will try to contact you as soon as possible based on your contact details provided. Kind regards, Centrick.
5/5
I found the agent on the Rightmove app
I found the agent on the Rightmove app. I have to say that Cara Morris did a great job. She is a very professional real estate agent. Helped me solve a lot of problems. Each time the reply is very quick, and very enthusiastic for me to consider a lot of questions. There is no doubt that this is a very satisfying renting experience.
Hi Yibao, Thank you for taking the time out to write this review and for your kind words regarding Cara. We will ensure they are passed on. Kind regards, Centrick
5/5
I would like to give 5 star to Centrick…
I would like to give 5 star to Centrick based on my recent experiences. Jamie (property manager )he is very professional , knowledgable, he tried his best to solve the problem . Moreover , Holly ( property assistant ) she has great communication skills and with excellent customer care . I would like to add that housekeeper staff are punctual and ensure communal areas are tidy and clean . Thank you all 😊
Hi LG, thank you for leaving us a 5 star review! We really appreciate your kind words and will be sure to pass them on to Jamie, Holly and the housekeeping staff. Kindest regards.
5/5
Charlotte Brown - The Saxons
Amazing service from Charlotte Brown. My move in was so smooth because of her. I had a million questions before moving in and also when I moved in, but she answered every one of them. She’s gone out of her way for me, made sure that my voice is heard and has also cared for me. Each issue that I’ve had, there was no delay for her to act on it. Wonderful manager to have! :)
Hi Kavina, thank you for leaving us a 5 star review! We really appreciate your kind words and we will be sure to pass them on to Charlotte. Kindest regards, Centrick.
5/5
Smooth and hassle free tenancy…
Smooth and hassle free tenancy application and move. Very accommodating service. I dealt with Tracy Jones of Centrick. Nothing was too much trouble. She had the answers at her fingertips to all my queries. So friendly too. Couldn't be happier in my new home reassured that Tracy can be contacted easily should I need any help or assistance. Very happy- thank you Tracy x
Hi Helen, Thank you for taking the time out to write this review and for your kind words regarding Tracy. We will ensure they are passed on. Kind regards, Centrick
1/5
The communication was terrible. They broke all trust.
The communication was terrible , I was asked for permission to enter my apartment whilst i was absent and change my lock which i gave permission for . Once i had done this everything went into a black hole , no answers to emails, no answer to where my keys where , what happened in my apartment , we called we wrote and nobody called us back or answered our emails , it has been very stressful allowing someone to enter our apartment from your company and the customer care and concern has been zero.. It has been as close to a nightmare as possible and we still today do not know what happened when people we do not know has been in our apartment and if works or anything has been done at all in there. We live overseas so it was not like we could get there to see ourselves and even if we had we could not have got in because the keys were held by them It is frightening how the people at Centrick were so uncaring and nonchalant about another persons property to not even answer their requests for information .
Hi John Goldacre, we're sorry to hear about this experience. Please could you email customerservice@centrick.co.uk with your property details? We will try to contact you as soon as possible based on your contact details provided. Kind regards, Centrick.
5/5
Great Property Manager at Ellis Court in Dewsbury
Centrick has recently taken over from Remus looking after Ellis Court, Cala 1767 development in Dewsbury where I have my apartments. Even though I do not know Centrick that well, the fact that Centrik’s Property Manager for our apartments block will continue to be Maggie James, gives me confidence that all the tasks and/or any potential problems will be dealt with effectively and professionally. I believe that Maggie James did a great job before and for her to continue in that role is a really great news for all apartment owners and occupiers at Ellis Court development.
Hi George Tokos , thank you for leaving us a 5 star review! We really appreciate your kind words and we will be sure to pass them on to Maggie James. Kindest regards, Centrick
1/5
Worst management company ever, lack of response to emails, but great when comes to charge you for numerous fees, they tried to charge me for 3 months of rent when my tenancy ended before these there months they were charging me. They took £70 from my deposit because of a cob web next to the boiler. They said they would give us a contract to renew which never happened they let us hanging until we receive a section 21 notice saying that the landlord wanted to repossess the building and resell it, they could have been upfront and explain the situation, that would give us more time to search for an apartment or make other arrangements.
Hi Nuno Pedro, we're sorry to hear about this experience. Please could you email customerservice@centrick.co.uk with your property details? We will try to contact you today based on your name provided. Kind regards, Centrick.
5/5
I would like to thank Leanna at…
I would like to thank Leanna at Centrick for her Time an patients in helping me out with service problem she is a credit to Her company
Hi Graham, thank you for leaving us a 5 star review! We really appreciate your kind words and we will be sure to pass them on to Leanna. Kindest regards, Centrick.
1/5
0 stars really if I could. Hopeless. They have taken over the management of our building and since they started, the place looks like a 3rd world country. There is no cleaning, the lifts are out of service constantly and they never respond to any calls or emails. They are not providing any service at all so we will be getting legal to retain service charges and sue for various issues to recover costs. We are notifying the Freeholders as well. Utterly useless. Do not appoint to manage any of your buildings unless you are happy for them to go into disrepair!
1/5
I was the caretaker for fabrick I can assure you you don't want an apartment here the place is descusting urine in communal areas lifts all ways broken graffiti all ways up walls mag locks all ways falling on peoples heads stay away place is dangerous
Hi Stiggy, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Many of the challenges you’ve described, such as antisocial behaviour and misuse of communal areas, unfortunately relate to the actions of individuals that are outside our direct control. That said, as a managing agent responsible for the operations of residential buildings on behalf of our clients, we take these matters seriously and work with local authorities and partner services wherever possible to address them. We can confirm that all health and safety processes are followed to ensure the developments we manage are safe places to live, and we continue to act in line with our policies and obligations to support both staff and residents. Many thanks, Centrick
5/5
What a friendly team
Had cause to call today regarding a property that Centrick used to manage (subsequently taken over by a local agent) - the service I received from Shyleigh makes me so angry that Centrick are no longer managing the property. A genuinely lovely lady, who was so friendly while answering all of my questions and offering guidance and advice on matters that she really didn't have to spend her time assisting me with.Never had a problem while Centrick managed the property, and if other team members are as professional, polite and friendly and the lovely Shyleigh...tenants are in great hands!
Hi Andy, thank you for leaving us a 5 star review! We really appreciate your kind words and we will be sure to pass them on to Shyleigh. Kindest regards, Centrick.
1/5
Terrible company
Terrible company. They are the managing agents for the flats where I live. They demand sky-high service charges (almost £4k a year for a 2 bedroom flat), and provide only a bit of cleaning in return (there is no gym, no concierge etc.). They regularly fall short of the lease, and do not comply with the law in a timely manner with Section 21, and fail to provide transparency in terms of costs when it comes to Section 22. They also have made up balancing charge demands when they haven't been sent in time (we have evidence of this). Utterly shameful. The apartments around here all look poorly kept with weeds growing everywhere and maintenance falling by the wayside. Communication from Centrick is poor, sometimes taking months to reply if at all. No formal complaint has ever been satisfactorily resolved. I've also heard they threaten people to give them 5 star reviews, but I cannot confirm this although it wouldn't surprise me given their heavy handed nature demanding sums of money and threatening people if they do not pay while they don't comply with the law themselves. Terrible.Update in response to Centrick's response:* I'm not talking about the boilers at all, but the way Centrick (doesn't) do proper Section 20B notices, and also the way you haven't complied with not just Section 20, but also Section 21 and 22.* Centrick assumed management in June 2022 - 2 years ago now, and not just recently.* To be clear, I am not referring to anything to do with the boiler replacement, I am talking about all other costs, the very high service charge, next to no service, and poor to no communication. Your actions do not align with what you say regarding the importance of good communication and I reiterate that the only service I seem to receive from Centrick is some basic regular cleaning every 2 weeks.
Dear Customer, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we appreciate all feedback on what we’re doing well and what we can improve across all the sites we manage. Although you have not provided your name or address, it appears that your comments relate to the section 20 works to rectify the outdated boilers which have come to the end of usable and reliable life at one of our Birmingham sites. Having relatively recently assumed management on site we are committed to working with third party specialists to advise on the most suitable solution, but as with all necessary works of this scale, we recognise this is both a significant and vital investment for residents.Within the budget letter and supporting FAQ documents which have been sent to all residents and leaseholders there is a fully detailed plan that includes a number of options and payment plans available to support residents and to, wherever possible, minimise the impact that these necessary boiler works will have.We recognise that good communication is key and as the project progresses all residents will receive regular newsletters, updated FAQ’s and be welcomed at both in-person and remote meetings. An updated FAQ and newsletter following the recent residents’ meeting will be issued shortly in addition to the opportunity to book an in-person meeting with your property manager. For more support and to view the latest information and updates you can also login live to https://centrick.co.uk/im-a-property-owner/ Kind regards, Centrick.
1/5
If I could give Centrick zero stars
If I could give Centrick zero stars, I would. This company epitomizes the worst of the worst when it comes to property management. Their service charges are nothing short of extortionate, bleeding leaseholders dry without providing any corresponding value. It’s clear their primary focus is on maximizing their profits at the expense of their clients.Communication? What communication? Trying to get in touch with them is a nightmare. When you do manage to get a response, it’s usually vague, unhelpful, and dismissive. It’s as if they deliberately avoid addressing any real issues to keep you in the dark while they continue to rake in the money.Centrick is run by money-grabbing scumbags who couldn’t care less about the actual management of properties. Their priority is squeezing every possible penny out of leaseholders, showing complete disregard for the quality of service they provide. The sheer arrogance and greed displayed by this company are astonishing.Do yourself a favour and avoid Centrick at all costs. They are an evil company with zero integrity, and dealing with them will only lead to frustration and financial strain. Save yourself the headache and steer clear of these unscrupulous extortionists.
Hi, we're sorry to hear about this experience. For us to investigate and respond appropriately, we'll need further details from you. Please email customerservice@centrick.co.uk with your property details? We will aim to contact you the same working day. Kind regards, Centrick.
5/5
Thank you Mr Kiki 🙏🏻
Mr Kiki Worlali King went above and beyond to help me with a couple of ongoing customer service issues that had been ongoing for some time. He is an excellent member of your team and I greatly appreciated his help today.
Hi Paul, thank you for taking the time out to write this review and for your kind words regarding Kiki. We will ensure they are passed on. Kind regards, Centrick.
4/5
The credit control team helped me sort…
The credit control team helped me sort out the issue. Mustafa handled my case very well.
Hi Alkesh, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We really appreciate your feedback and will ensure this is passed on to the team. Kind Regards, Centrick
5/5
Above and beyond!
Quentin was very attentive and listened carefully to what we needed as we’re in a desperate situation. He was very open and honest about the process and wanted to help us as much as possible. He even stayed later than usual to help us!
Hi Kaisha, thank you for taking the time out to write this review and for your kind words regarding Quentin. We will ensure they are passed on. Kind regards, Centrick.
1/5
My experience with this management company has been nothing short of a complete disaster. Over a month ago, my motorbike was stolen from the apartment building in Solihull where I live, a property managed by Centrick. Despite repeated phone calls and emails, they have demonstrated a shocking lack of care and professionalism. The police require CCTV footage, and I have been trying relentlessly to get Centrick to upload it to the police portal. However, every single attempt has been met with the same infuriating, lazy response: "The request has been forwarded to the management team." This cycle of incompetence is unbelievable. I even received an email from a specific employee from solihull department only to have him give me the exact same canned response three weeks later. How many times does a simple request have to be "forwarded" before someone takes responsibility? The company's complete refusal to act has not only failed me as a resident but has also actively hindered a police investigation. It is clear that Centrick's staff, simply does not care.
5/5
I had a problem with my fob for long…
I had a problem with my fob for long and was desperate. The lady on the desk of Orion building name Nida was so attentive and fine in communication and sorted my problem the very same day.
Hi, linh. Thank you for taking the time out to write this review. We will ensure your feedback is passed on to Nida. Kind regards, Centrick.
1/5
DO NOT USE CENTRICK
Centrick are far the worst landlords I have ever had to deal with. Had numerous problems with them, and when reported all they say is “we will get back to you” but never do. When we first moved in, we had wee stains on the toilet seat, hard tissues under the bed, dirty all throughout the apartment and hairs everywhere. The advert said “unfurnished” and we moved in and there was furniture still at the apartment that we’ve had to put into store as they didn’t want to know. In my contract we pay for 1 car park space to which they said they’ll send a permit to me, I’ve had now 14 parking tickets that they keep saying they’ll sort out but again, never do. I said to one of the employees “i wont pay a month rent until they’re sorted” as I was being threatening with court action, and the employee called Reece agreed over the phone. We have recently had a email saying we need to leave in 2 months due to a months rent not being paid. The communication is very very poor. We’ve also had someone demand coming into the property to inspect it and when I said we haven’t had an email, he insisted on coming in to view it as he was mistaken and thought we had been sent an email, but we only lived here for a month so didn’t need an inspection. Today I rang centrick at 4 o’clock, to report having NO water what so ever.. they said they’ll send a contractor out and give me a call back with an estimated time, I’ve heard nothing back it’s now been 4 hours and still no water. I’ve got a 7 month baby with no water when we pay VERY high rent. The communication, respect and organisation is 0. They don’t care unless you owe them money and it’s email after email. I wouldn’t recommend moving into a centrick property even if it meant being homeless they’re that bad. All these matters will be took further as it is out of order for any of these matters to happen, especially all of them in an x amount of time.
Hi Charlie, we're sorry to hear about this experience. Please could you email customerservice@centrick.co.uk with your property details? In the meantime we will try to contact you based on your name. Kind regards, Centrick.
5/5
Stella has been really helpful assisting me with the purchase of my first apartment. She has kept me up to date at all stages during the process and is always on hand to help with any questions and queries I have. She is really responsive to emails and put my mind at ease through every stage. I would really recommend purchasing through Centrick.
Hi Emily, thank you for taking the time to leave your review and thank you for the kind words regarding Stella, we'll ensure they are passed on. We hope you enjoy your new home and if we can help in any way in the future, let us know. Kind regards, Centrick
1/5
Hazardous chemicals in centrick property at Tennant Street Lofts! Centrick continue to put their tennants in harms way in a shocking scenario. I’m a leaseholder who owns a property at Tennant Street Lofts managed by Centrick, and I’m also a doctor, and I’m absolutely shocked at the disregard for the ongoing health hazard at my property. 2 weeks ago I reported a leak not caused by myself across my bedroom, damaging the carpet and wardrobe, but most horrifyingly, toxic mould growing as a result of the leak, as you can see from the photos. The health implications of these are vast, including respiratory infections, and I’ve since had upper respiratory issues, and have had to stop going into the bedroom at all. Last week a contractor came in for 5 minutes, he said he’ll try see if the leak is coming from next door, and I haven’t heard anything back since. This is despite me making regular calls to them- all of which go to a ‘messaging service’ of disinterested persons- and advise they will pass on the message for an urgent call back but no one calls back. I’ve also sent messages on their online platform to an agent, and asked for a copy of the building insurance policy, but to no avail. I was advised Manoj- the supposed property manager- would contact me on Friday but a week on he hasn’t, and I am not being put through to him when I ask if I can speak to him. It seems he’s busier than the prime minister. I suppose they share a desire for escalation, as he’s happy to increase tensions between himself and the leaseholders. I’ve since collected samples, at the advice of my solicitors, of the mould spores, which I’ve had to handle fully gowned, gloved and masked up for these to be sent off. Not since the initial covid days in hospital have I had to utilise this much PPE. I’ve had to involve solicitors now as I’ve never imagined a property management service holding such disregard for its clients, with the damp carpet/ damaged wardrobe/ skirting board and mould spores remaining ever present and no one at centrick bothering to do anything about this. They did, however, have the decency to send me a 650 pound quarterly service charge bill last week. Unbelievable. I will of course be pursuing legal action.
Hi Asif, we understand your Property Manager has reached out to discuss your concerns. A contractor attended site to locate the leak, and this has been stopped. We are awaiting a quote for the repair and will then look to complete this in full. We deeply apologise for any distress caused and hope that all future queries have been be dealt with promptly by your Property Management Team. Kind regards, Centrick.
5/5
Worked with Centrick for a number of…
Worked with Centrick for a number of years, would highly recommend, in particular working and dealing with Jacob has been a pleasure!
Hi, thank you for leaving us a 5 star review! We really appreciate your kind words and will be sure to pass them on to Jacob. Kindest regards.
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