Trusted Agent profile · Birmingham
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1,267 reviews across 3 platforms
28 Carver Street, Birmingham, B1 3AS, B1 3AS
Martin & Co Birmingham Land & New Homes's office in Birmingham, at 28 Carver Street, is rated 2.7 out of 5 across 1,267 reviews on three platforms, including 411 Google reviews rated 4.3.
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5/5
TrustpilotExcellent
Having looked for a property for nearly 8 months, I had come to loath interacting with eattae agents. Martin and Co was a breathe of fresh air, specifically Claire in the Tamworth office, who was exceptional. Sadly we have not managed to get the deal away this time but I look forward to seeing what they have coming on in the future. She is a credit to this company.Ed
5/5
GoogleI have used Martin & Co.'s services to manage a property I own and to sell an apartment. In both capacities, they have been great! On the ball, communicative, friendly, and easy to deal with. I would *highly* recommend them. Every one I have dealt with from the company has been very helpful and patient. Working with them has been an excellent experience.
Thank you very much for your positive review, your feedback is appreciated. Regards, Martin & Co
1/5
TrustpilotNot responsible
They are the worst letting agency I come across in the UK, they won’t respond to any complaint for months , we need to do multiple follow ups for any work to be done, they won’t bother about tenants issues / problems with the ongoing maintenance issues in the flat. I definitely never recommend to anyone to go with this agency.
1/5
TrustpilotI felt the agent was very rude towards…
I felt the agent was very rude towards me and did not want to help due to being on benefits
5/5
TrustpilotHelpful and friendly negotiations!
Just going ahead with a property in Falmouth. Had the best help from Danielle Mankee who has got me the property I really desired. Very friendly and professional approach. Incredibly quick and smooth negotiations. Always at the end of the phone to help. Thank you Danielle!
4/5
TrustpilotGloucester
No issues what so ever! Me and my partner are first time buyers and we had all the support we needed from the company especially Adam Sambell. We are based in Gloucester and wouldnt hesitate to advise any other buyers to use Martin & Co. Thank you
5/5
GoogleKav has been extremely helpful in our flat hunt! He has been professional, kind and understanding. Brilliant service
1/5
TrustpilotUnprofessional
Unprofessional and difficult to deal with.
1/5
TrustpilotWant a laugh?
Currently sat in a house with patio doors that won't close, it's 0 degrees and also a security issue.They'll have someone come back to me in the morning apparently. No rush Martin and co.... I'll just gladly sit here with icicles on my balls!
Hello Paul, we are sorry to learn that you were not satisfied with the service provided by a Martin & Co office. To help us further our investigation, would you please email us your contact information and the name of the branch?Email: social.media@martinco.com
1/5
TrustpilotAbsolutely useless
Absolutely useless, phoned Friday and Saturday and was informed lettings would call me back, it’s not the first time it’s happened with this company either, called them since 9 this morning and nothing, how can you call yourself an estate agent is laughable
Hello Chris, we are sorry to learn that you were not satisfied with the service provided by a Martin & Co office. To help us further our investigation, would you please email us your contact information and the name of the branch?Email: social.media@martinco.com
1/5
Trustpilotthis agency is not serious and it discriminates
this agency is not serious and it discriminates against disabilityafter several emails and 15 days of confirmation of reservation as well as confirmation of payment this agency has refused the reservation of a room for a disabled personDate of experience: November 17, 2022
Hello CTH, we are sorry to learn that you were not satisfied with the service provided by a Martin & Co office. To help us further our investigation, would you please email us your contact information and the name of the branch?Email: social.media@martinco.com
5/5
TrustpilotRecently used Martin & co to buy a new…
Recently used Martin & co to buy a new rental property and find me a tenant. Emily was first class and great help with the buying process.Janine was first class. Can’t thank her enough.Both very professional and I will certainly use them again.Thanks ladies!!
1/5
TrustpilotPoor care of tennants
We rented a property through Martin and Co. Would never do so again. Despite problems with the property we didn't create a fuss and made the best of it. On leaving we left the property spotless but were charged for several hours of cleaning including cleaning of grout in the bathroom shower. Sure that was in the contract. But it really amounts to abuse of tennants and profiteering.At one point we were asked to allow the entry of a plumber to inspect the boiler. My wife came home early only to find the plumber in our bedroom, which was odd given the boiler was in the kitchen. The following week I noticed my passport was missing. It never turned up even upon leaving the property 3 months later. Martin and Co were rude and patronising on informing them about the missing passport, they couldn't understand why someone might take a passport. "Identify theft" clearly wasn't something they'd heard of. Disgraceful company. Avoid.
1/5
TrustpilotI would not be writing a negative…
I would not be writing a negative review unless I thought it was necessary. If you are letting a property beware. It’s a shame I have to write this review because the initial move-in went quite smoothly. So for the first 8 weeks (throughout winter) the heating didn’t work. After many weeks, approximately 8. Of back and forth emails and telephone calls and going into there office to complain it eventually got done.So since leaving the property and trying to get my deposit returned, there have been a few discrepancies. Though firstly I would like to add that I had a tv on the wall, so had filled the wall holes with filler, though I never got round to painting over the small area. Though I have been told that I have to pay £300 for this to be painted, and the bathroom ceiling because of condensation ! £50 to mow a 6x8 ft piece of lawn And £150 to have the property cleaned. All of which was done thoroughly before I left. Which I have receipts for steam cleaning the carpets and painting the white walls of the property, both by highly reputable businesses in Leamington to bring back to the exact standards what were met when I arrived.This is ongoing and I’m refusing to pay the costs I’ve been presented with. Be aware.
5/5
TrustpilotThe staff at the Cardiff office were…
The staff at the Cardiff office were great. But Steph was a legend! So polite, so helpful and great communication skills. Made it all so much easier. Having used a few places this office was the best so far.
5/5
TrustpilotThis has been my first time renting a…
This has been my first time renting a property, I was dreading it! But Cerys has been professional and efficient. The whole process was painless. She explained everything and was really helpful. Definitely recommend Martin & Co. Fab team. Rochdale Branch
1/5
TrustpilotAVOID WHEN POSSIBLE: DISCRIMINATORY AND UNPREFESSIONAL
AVOID WHEN POSSIBLE: DISCRIMINATORY AGENTSI have been looking for a property to rent for a while. On Monday morning I was refreshing rightmove when a property listed by this people appeared. It ticked all of my boxes, so I immediately (within 2 minutes of the property appearing online) I sent them an email showing clear interest and requesting a viewing, including my non-British name. I was emailed 6 hours later saying they'll be in touch. I did not get a reply until the next day in the afternoon, where I was told the property already had "a couple" of viewings, and most likely the landlord will take them (notice, no offers where made at that point). After that I called several times, once being told someone would be in touch with me and they never did. I was ghosted for another day until I was fed up and called on a Wednesday. On the phone they put on this pantomime of trying to help, they even offered me a (to be confirmed by current tenet availability) a viewing for the next day in the early morning. This was at midday Wed. I heard nothing about them until the afternoon when at 17:29, one minute before their offices close, the same agent that ghosted me all week send me an email saying a let was agreed. In a market that moves so fast, I was not able to get a reply in less than within 24 hours, even less a viewing!PLEASE AVOID! I hope there would be an official entity to which report this.
5/5
TrustpilotI recently moved in to a property…
I recently moved in to a property through Martin and co, and right from the start louise and Martha made the while experience perfect. Such lovely ladies they are a real credit to the company nothing was to much trouble. Thanks again Natalie xx
5/5
GoogleDear Megan Sterry, From the moment you stepped in to handle my rental process, I was truly overwhelmed by your unwavering support and assistance. Your expertise guided me through every step with utmost efficiency, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience. I am deeply indebted to you for your exceptional service.
5/5
TrustpilotI’ve had a great experience with my new…
I’ve had a great experience with my new local agent Martin & Co Streatham. From the beginning I let Anthony know that there was a deadline for my child’s school application and they went above and beyond so we exchanged contacts on time! Hubby and I are over the moon. Thank you especially to Anthony. From Shelly and Paul (Happy customers)
Hi Shelly, Thank you very much for your kind review. Martin & Co Streatham
5/5
GoogleTom Maitland provided us with an excellent viewing experience. He was professional and friendly. He engaged with us with excellent communication skills which made us feel heard and relaxed. He has been a treat to liaise with throughout a difficult period of looking for a rental property and I could not recommend his work and services enough. This is the third time we are choosing to rent with Martin & Co which tells you everything!
1/5
GoogleMartin & Co try to rinse you for your whole deposit. Avoid.
Dear Brindley Jones, We’re sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction. Ensuring a fair deposit process is crucial to us. We invite you to discuss your concerns directly for a resolution. Please contact us at your earliest convenience. Warm regards, The Martin & Co Team
1/5
TrustpilotUnprofessional and discriminatory practice
AVOID THIS LETTING AGENT!My girlfriend and I wanted to rent a 2 bed flat for about 12 months. We were eligible for renting it (income was 2x what was required, right-to-rent, credit history etc.) and also could guarantee the 12 months of rent based on our savings account.On the phone, I was told I could apply for it, so I was happy to continue with their process. Sent an email with our details (including our names, which are not british). Following that exact email, we started being ghosted by martinco for about 3 days, until I had enough and phoned them.On the phone they told me they already had many viewings on that day, and if I wanted to apply I would have to view first, contrary to what I was told before. Even worse is that they offered us a viewing a week later, which meant they had time to go through every single application from the first viewings and keep us as a backup...It is very clear to us that they changed their opinion about us as applicants the moment they received the email with our full names, which can be considered as discrimination as we were fully qualified to apply for that property.AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS! You can tell by reading all the reviews about them, that they practice shady tactics and are not a professional letting agency.
1/5
TrustpilotBe weary when signing a contract as a…
Be weary when signing a contract as a tenant.Our contract had a fixed 12 month term, which afterwards automatically switched to a rolling 1 month notice. This flexibility was one of the reasons we picked the property.However at the end of the initial term, Martin & Co. insisted that we sign a new fixed term contract.We were happy to accept a rent increase, but not another fixed term contract, as we are in the process of buying a property at the moment, but Martin & Co flat out refused to continue with the existing contract which allowed for this to be done quite easily.While this is within their legal rights, it is against the spirit in which the original contract was signed. Putting a clause in the contract that they had no intention of adhering to feels like they are just deliberately misleading their tenants.Long story short, be sure that you read your terms carefully, and do not expect Martin & Co to respect anything except the fully binding clauses. Do not consider only the things they say they will do, but think about what they are technically allowed to do, and only if you are happy with that, sign.
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