5/5
GoogleSadie was great and very communicative during the process- thank you!
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Ocean Shirehampton reviews in Bristol, City of
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1,608 reviews across 3 platforms
14-16 High Street, Bristol, BS11 0DP, Bristol, City of, BS11 0DP
Ocean's office in Bristol, City of, at 14-16 High Street, is rated 4.8 out of 5 across 1,608 reviews on three platforms, including 127 Google reviews rated 4.9.
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Google5/5
TrustpilotI couldn’t recommend Ocean property…
I couldn’t recommend Ocean property lawyers more, especially our solicitor Karen Lassauzet! She was extremely helpful, thorough and was very prompt with responding to queries. We were really pleased with our experience.
5/5
TrustpilotKeith was so helpful from start to…
Keith was so helpful from start to finish , he made the process of finding new tenants for our property plain sailing . The communication from him was excellent, very fast response via emails and calls , The whole team were great to be honest .We will definitely be using Ocean again in the future Thanks guys 😊
5/5
TrustpilotOcean were amazing from start to…
Ocean were amazing from start to finish. I was previously selling my property with a different estate agent, but decided to change as I was unhappy with the service the other estate agents were providing and it was the best decision I made. My buyer was at times very difficult, but ocean managed to get my sale through within 8 weeks, which was amazing! Thank you to everyone at ocean, especially Melissa and Mike!
5/5
TrustpilotThank you Tom and Lauren
Tom and Lauren were the two team members who worked on our behalf. They were dedicated, quick thinking, thoughtful and worked so hard. Tom did our valuation and together with the photographer, presented our house so beautifully which resulted in a quick sale and a number of offers over the asking price. Tom's guidance through the initial sale process was excellent. Thank you Tom and Lauren
5/5
TrustpilotGreat team at Oceans Lettings
The Ocean lettings team have been really great in helping me with looking for and finding a flat. I want to especially thank Jack Evans, for his support and kindness through this whole process and he kept me up to date and was always willing to answer any questions that I had. Thank you Jack
5/5
TrustpilotHelpful and Considerate
Ocean Estate has been very helpful with helping us securing a home that fits our family's needs.The agents (shout out to James Heywood, Naomi Wiltshire, Elliott Laffin and Jemima Kivell) have all been going above and beyond with assisting us at every step of the process and have been empathetic with our situation.We're very happy with them and definitely recommend them!
5/5
TrustpilotLily has been fantastic ❗️
Lily has been fantastic supporting us secure a letting on our new place in Bristol. Quick to pick up the phone and even quicker to reply on emails. She genuinely sounded excited for us down the phone when announcing we had secured the flat! She sounds like she loves her job and has made a hectic couple of days very easy. Thanks Lily
5/5
TrustpilotStaff communicated very clearly and were helpful
Really easy time finding a house with this company. The viewings were helpful and we had a lot of questions answered. After submitting our applications the communication with staff, especially Lily Butler, was very clear and we received quick responses to questions and issues we had. Overall great experience!
2/5
TrustpilotSlap-dash sale
Managed to complete the purchase within the planned time frame, but this was with us being first time buyers with no chain on either side of the purchase. Ocean estate agents really pushed for us to use ocean solicitors as a way to expedite the process as they could hand documents between themselves, but in reality communication both within ocean and to us (especially with the solicitors) was really disappointing, considering we were recommended to use them and were paying a premium because of it.The solicitors were hard to get hold of and unsupportive of our queries unless it suited their timeline and were very clearly reluctant to explain and explore any uncertainties we had as first time buyers. This was made worse by the fact some of our assumptions of the property were incorrect ever since the initial viewing due to what was claimed by the estate agent.The last comment is on the frustrating portal everything has to go through, it is really difficult to track updates and see progress, and there was a moment when Ocean had left it a week before asking why something wasnt signed in the portal. I would recommend Ocean solicitors to use direct communication more rather than relying on a portal like this which many might find confusing to use for everything.All in all, while we don't have much experience with other solicitors and estate agents, I would encourage others to do research and not trust all the claims and recommendations made by the estate agents, and that if you do need anything checked by the solicitors know it will be the last thing they reluctantly do all while urgently pushing for you to complete.
Agent replied · 28 October 2024
Thank you for your feedback. As an independent agent of 40 years, we have always placed the utmost importance on client satisfaction, especially for our first-time buyers, we know it can be a stressful process. We are therefore especially sorry to learn of your disappointment. Whilst the use of Ocean Property Lawyers can certainly streamline communications with Ocean Estate Agents, it is important to note that the conveyancers are acting solely for their clients, you. Direct communication is crucial. Your comments in this regard are therefore of particular concern, a Director will be reviewing your case file to ensure the team learn from this. Our portal which is still under development, should have provided updates and insight, as well as reassurance. We are sorry this was not the case in this instance. There was no chain as you say, however, 8 weeks from draft contracts to exchange is extremely quick by today’s average time frames of 40 weeks. This may explain some of the urgency at times. We are happy to have been able to meet your planned time frames. We hope your new home is everything you hoped for, and wish you all the best. Thank you again. Kind Regards, Ocean
5/5
TrustpilotAmazing service!
Amazing service!Luigi has been dealing with my mortgage offer and I highly recommend his service. Very professional, polite and responded to all emails straight away. I've contacted Luigi after recommendation from a friend and I'm very pleased with him. I will never use any mortgage adviser other than Luigi!
5/5
Trustpilotfantastic from the very start!
Ocean have been fantastic from the first contact with our house purchase. It’s has been a complex process at times but nothing has been too much for the team; particularly Melissa, Steve and Mike - thank you all so so much for getting it across the line, we really cannot thank you enough!
5/5
TrustpilotOlivia was very diligent in keeping me…
Olivia was very diligent in keeping me informed about the sale of my flat by telephone. As l am an old person without a printer, and not very adept with my I.pad, all the Ocean people I.e. lawyers, sales and management supply me with information on paper, by post. I would recommend the whole team to anybody! They make my life a lot easier. Susan West.
5/5
GoogleI’ve had some fantastic help from Sadie, always going above and beyond and even emailing back outside work hours. Her commitment to her customers is second to none. Would definitely recommend 👍🏼 …
5/5
TrustpilotChantelle was our Lettings negotiator…
Chantelle was our Lettings negotiator with Ocean and she was very helpful in getting us complete the reference checks within 2 days. She was out of office during those 2 days but still she gave prompt replies to all our queries. She has even arranged a second viewing for us. So far ocean and Chantelle has been good for us in completing the first step towards renting a home in Bristol!
5/5
GoogleSadie was a great balance of patient and pushy to help get the conveyancing process moved along. Would definitely recommend using Ocean.
5/5
TrustpilotExpedited conveyancing service
We paid for an expedited conveyancing service as we were trying to beat an auction date, and Dimitri and his team were on it. We met our very tight deadline for exchange with ease and felt reassured throughout. Dimitri was always available for a chat and gave us thorough explanations as the sale progressed. Thank you Ocean and your great team!
2/5
TrustpilotCouldn't sell my house...others could
Initially smooth sailing and great photos. Annoying inaccuracies in promotional materials for the house that were never fully fixed despite requesting them to be corrected. Then lots of viewings but no offers. When asked, unable to give specific useful feedback about why people weren't offering. Eventually switched estate agents to Elephant (who were excellent in every way) and sold within 2 weeks.Update for accuracy: should have said no serious offers. Did have one below asking price offer very early on that Ocean were clear they thought wasn't serious. We attempted to negotiate and it was immediately withdrawn, confirming that view.
Agent replied · 28 October 2024
As an independent agent of 40 years, customer satisfaction during the whole moving process is of paramount importance to our teams. We apologise that your experience with us fell short of your expectations.Regarding your concerns. The tenure listing in marketing materials - We promptly updated Ocean's marketing materials upon your request. Unfortunately, national portals took longer to reflect these changes. Viewing feedback is requested in various ways, we appreciate how important this is to our sellers. Firstly a ‘temperature check’ is taken immediately by the agent, then by offering an online rating and comment opportunity via email and the buyer’s ‘My Ocean dashboard’. And lastly via next day follow-up calls. Regrettably, there were no consistent comments recorded in your case.During your time with Ocean, we received an offer less than -3% of the higher guide price when for sale with Ocean. This was rejected.We appreciate your feedback and take your comments seriously. Our Sales Director will review your file further. We're happy you found an excellent alternative agent for your move, and we wish you all the best in your new home!
5/5
TrustpilotUsed Ocean solicitors for our first time purchase…
Used Ocean solicitors for our house purchase, and cannot recommend them enough. Ashleigh was really attentive and quick to our questions, and spotting potential issues with our purchase ahead of time. They were also extremely helpful when our first house purchase fell through, and very sympathetic.Definitely recommend them as a first time buyer.
1/5
Trustpilot40-50% rent increases
40-50% rent increases to all the properties in my block of flats, overnight, and Section 21s issued to all the people who queried the legality or tried to negotiate. Some people lived in the building for over 10 years. Absolutely gutted. Months and months to complete repairs. Really bad peopleEdit: I was not offered a 10% discount, I was given an eviction notice when I tried to negotiate. What they have replied with isn't true.
Agent replied · 28 October 2024
Ocean Lettings and Management have been recently appointed to manage the building on behalf of the landlord. As with all rental agreements we act on the Landlord’s instructions. A Director fully appraised of this particular contract will reply in full ASAP. Regards Ocean. Update:We sympathise and understand your misgivings, unfortunately, costs have increased for all parties. Ocean Lettings and Management were appointed to assume management of the building on behalf the landlord. Following a circa 10-year hiatus, tenancy agreements required review. The building owner requested a rental appraisal, subsequently a 10% discount of current, average rental prices was offered. Regards, Ocean.
5/5
TrustpilotI cannot recommend Ocean enough
I cannot recommend Ocean enough! Finding accommodation in Bristol is notoriously tricky. My best friend recommended Ocean to me. The team is caring, kind and really take the time to listen to their clients. Annabel was great in taking down my details when we first met. Will handled my application and was instrumental in the process of me securing a place to live. He was so helpful and a delight to work with.
5/5
FacebookI cannot recommend Ocean enough! Finding accommodation in Bristol is notoriously tricky. My best friend recommended Ocean to me. The team is caring, kind and really take the time to listen to their clients. Annabel was great in taking down my details when we first met. Will handled my application and was instrumental in the process of me securing a place to live. He was so helpful and a delight to work with.
1/5
TrustpilotCan't even give the buyers the right keys
Despite finding a large number of people to view the property many were not in a position to proceed and many were not even on the market despite Ocean knowing we wanted to move quickly.It may be coincidence, or we may have been unlucky, but when we did receive two offers they recommended the lower one who was selling with them (which obviously generates more commission), after several months they could not proceed and we went with the other buyer who was a dream.The icing on the cake was on completion they gave our buyer the wrong key.
Agent replied · 28 October 2024
Thank you for your comments. As an independent agent of 40 years, we certainly know that selling a home can be complex and stressful, sometimes over an extended period. Not least after previously spending time on the market with an alternative agent. We are sorry that your experience fell short of your expectations. Finding qualified buyers was certainly indicative of the market at this time, it was very unfortunate that your initial buyer was unable to complete the sale due to unforeseen circumstances. Please be assured our best advice was given at the time of the offer. The misplacement of keys upon completion is unacceptable, we have taken this matter very seriously. A full investigation has now been completed and we assure you this was a one-off occurrence.The Sales Manager has attempted to contact you to offer a personal apology. Please feel free to contact him directly if you would like to discuss matters further. Thank you again for your feedback. Kind RegardsOcean
5/5
TrustpilotWould recommend!
We got our mortgage through Ocean, specifically Simon Lack and Tracey Green from the Bristol branch, and we couldn't recommend him more. Simon and Tracey were amazing - professional, proactive, punctual and made us feel very comfortable as first time buyers. Simon made the process accessible and easier to understand, and took his time explaining key elements of the mortgage process to us. Thank you both!
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