5/5
GoogleThank you to ocean downend, very nice and professional service. Special thanks to Jemima, she was very helpful, friendly and professional throughout our letting process.
Trusted Agent profile · Bristol
Ocean Downend reviews in Bristol
★★★★★
1,502 reviews across 2 platforms
11A Badminton Road, Bristol, BS16 6BD, BS16 6BD
Ocean's office in Bristol, at 11A Badminton Road, is rated 4.8 out of 5 across 1,502 reviews on two platforms, including 250 Google reviews rated 4.8.
Reviews
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Google5/5
TrustpilotExcellent service received from Ocean…
Excellent service received from Ocean Financial Services in getting a mortgage for our first house. Tracey, Simon and their team were fabulous during the whole process.Unlike many brokers that just set a mortgage term and LTV in their quotation tools, Simon really cared about listening to our needs and finding the best tailored product which gave us peace of mind with low monthly payments and no limits on overpayments.Tracey was very informative and followed up our file with periodic updates, giving also the necessary guidance to move on things with rest of buying process.We'll recommend them to any friend getting on the housing ladder.
5/5
GoogleI have just rented my new apartment from Ocean Agency I have an amazing customer service James was brilliant in the first met when we went to see the flat answered all my questions and quick response all the thanks for Jemima amazing customer service I have the best service I will ever have while renting she literally answered all my calls without even hesitate to pick up the phone she helped me with a lot of paperwork and made it way too easy to understand very happy which the experience I had an amazing customer service Thanks all
5/5
TrustpilotWe were first time buyers and were…
We were first time buyers and were recommended Simon through Ocean when we enquired about a viewing. Simon was very helpful from our first point of contact, he made it simple for us to understand the process and he was always very communicative, prompt when answering questions (which we had a lot of as first time buyers). Would 1000% recommend to anyone who needs mortgage advice! Thank you Simon
5/5
TrustpilotHighly recommend
Brilliant experience from start to finish.From being shown houses to collecting Keys, Oceans were amazing. When looking for houses, Matt had the hardest job. That being said he was patient with us, he did insist we view a house, even though I wasnt keen due to viewing online. Matt told us we needed to view and not go off photos.. im glad we did as now we live in that house! Oceans communication through our long and complicated process cant be faulted. They always kept us up to date with any progress and we didnt have to chase them once (which was a first in our chain) Lovely team, cant fault them, highly recommend.
5/5
TrustpilotWe are delighted with our new home
We are delighted with our new home. This would not have been possible without Mel, who listened to what we were looking for, knows the area well, and found the perfect fit. She kept us informed throughout the process, was always quick to act, and was happy to open up the house if we wanted to visit or had a survey etc. I'm very pleased to wholeheartedly recommend Mel and the team.
2/5
TrustpilotLack of communication
We chose Ocean because they successfully sold our parent's house and provided a good discount. Perhaps because we had a good discount, they stopped caring or making an effort to sell our house. The photographs taken were not very good. The viewings were poorly organised. Sometimes we would receive a text, giving us less than 24 hours notice. Sometimes we would get a call or an email, never consistent. Their method of cancelling also wasn't consistent, to the point that they didn't notify us on one occasion that a viewing had been cancelled in advance, leaving us to wait for the viewer to arrive but they never did. Apart from Dom, who was helpful and would always call, none of the rest of the team would call us to notify us of any updates. There was never an apology for any issues or inconveniences caused.In the end we decided to part exchange on a property. Despite the terms being very clear in our contract with Ocean (that we would not be charged their agent fee unless we were still within the contract period or if we sold privately through a buyer introduced by them), Ocean demanded that we would have to pay their charges in full. It was only because we agreed with our developer to continue using Ocean did they drop this. Very disappointing. We would not use Ocean again.
Agent replied · 24 October 2024
Thank you for your feedback, we are sorry to learn that you are disappointed with the service you experienced. We were very surprised to read your comments as they are not to the usual high standard of this or any Ocean estate agents office, as you may see for the numerous positive reviews here on Trust Pilot. A full review of your sale has now been conducted. With regards to viewing notice, in a busy market, we will of course attempt to accommodate potential buyers who wish to view within 24 hours, we therefore alert sellers by text as soon as possible. Other viewing requests may allow for less urgent confirmation and would therefore be made by either telephone call or email. We were unaware of a prefered method for yourself but apologise for any confusion caused. Please accept our belated apologies for the 1 cancelled viewing, it is unclear at this time which of the circa 30 viewings this was. We were of course were working under additional pressures due to the Covid-secure precautions and this may have been a factor.It is unclear or known to us what inconveniences were caused, please contact us directly if you wish to discuss further. Your part exchange does not affect our contractual agreement, your sale & onward purchase retains the first time buyer introduced by Ocean estate agents, there is absolutely no contradiction to the legal contract. We wish you speedy conveyancing and conclusion of your sale, thank you again for your feedback.Regards Ocean
1/5
Trustpilotdifficult to book a view
Despite repeatedly asking about viewing availability this Friday, your agent avoided answering this simple question. Instead, he spent 10 minutes asking irrelevant questions about mortgages and my property search timeline, even after I confirmed having spoken with a mortgage advisor and knowing my borrowing capacity.Only after wasting considerable time did the agent finally inform me that viewing wasn't possible. This unprofessional behavior and inability to address a straightforward inquiry is concerning.What a joke!Reply to reply:Thank you for your response and for taking the time to review this matter. However, I would like to clarify some key points regarding the situation, as there appear to be misunderstandings on your end.Firstly, the “no show” incident occurred because I never received any confirmation for the requested viewing. Without a clear confirmation, it was impossible for me to know whether I was expected to attend. In fact, I only received a call at the time of the scheduled viewing, during which I immediately explained that I could head over right away, though I would need approximately 15 minutes to arrive. Unfortunately, the agent informed me that they could not wait, which was the only reason I did not attend.Secondly, I would like to emphasize that the property I was inquiring about was not the Airbnb property you referenced in your response, but an entirely different one. Despite my attempts to clarify this distinction, the agent did not seem to acknowledge or address it. This miscommunication has now resulted in undue blame being placed on me, which I find both unfair and frustrating.I trust this provides clarity on my perspective and experience. I would appreciate it if this matter could be reviewed further to ensure accurate communication moving forward.Thank you again for your attention. I look forward to a fair resolution and hope to continue exploring properties through your agency.
Agent replied · 27 December 2024
Following our recent discussion, please be assured that we have taken your comments seriously, and the Sales Director has intervened. A complete review of this matter has now been completed.As mentioned, we need to qualify all potential viewers of our client's property for sale. While doing so, we also take the opportunity to keep our records up to date to best assist our customers at all times. This should always be a brief part of any conversation and certainly not an inconvenience to the caller.In this instance, while there is an element of policy, we believe this situation is not typical, however; actions have been taken to ensure a similar situation will not occur.We are sorry for the frustration caused by the delay in confirming a viewing option on this occasion. It was certainty not helped that we were unable to accommodate the only time you were available as the property is currently let as an Airbnb, and we have limited access with short notice, which is not ideal for all parties. We apologise for not offering options for the additional enquiry attempted. This additional frustration will have no doubt been addressed in the above mentioned review, however this point will be clarified. Once again, thank you for your feedback. Good luck with your property search, and please do not hesitate to contact Ocean again.Best regards,Ocean
5/5
TrustpilotFantastic Service from Ocean Estate Agents - Huge Thanks to Kelly Jones!
I wanted to share my incredibly positive experience with Ocean Estate Agents, particularly with solicitor Kelly Jones. Throughout the process of buying my new home, Kelly provided exceptional support and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly.Her responsiveness and efficiency were truly impressive. Kelly was always available to answer my questions and kept me updated every step of the way. Thanks to her fast action, the entire process was completed in under 8 weeks, which is much faster than I ever anticipated.If you're looking for a reliable and efficient solicitor to handle your property transaction, I highly recommend Kelly Jones at Ocean Estate Agents. Her dedication and expertise made the whole experience stress-free and successful.
5/5
TrustpilotMark and the whole team were extremely…
Mark and the whole team were extremely helpful and very professional in handling the sale of my late brothers difficult property. When the buyer was going to pull out of the sale Mark worked with me and the buyer and went the extra mile to get to a successful completion. I cannot thank him enough for his professionalism and dedication.
4/5
Trustpilot5* Joseph and Molly
The 2 agents who showed our home were wonderful! Joseph and Molly - I rate them very highly. Friendly, approachable, reliable and upbeat (even after months of showing our home).There was a misunderstanding originally with Ocean regarding the commission percentage as I had obtain their details from an online portal which meant there was an extra fee involved (GetAgent beware!).I also queried the advice given when it came time to reduce our price - the advice was to reduce the price in £50k increments, but we reduced it by £25k once and that seemed to do the trick.Ocean's legal team were very efficient.
5/5
GoogleJemima has been absolutely incredible and has made the process of renting somewhere so easy. She explains everything perfectly and is always available whenever I have needed her. I seriously cannot thank her enough for her kindness and willingness to help!
5/5
TrustpilotRichard Jarrett is an amazing broker
Richard Jarrett is an amazing broker, he very friendly & easy to talk to. He works hard to find me the best mortgage deals and if I have any concerns about my mortgage application he’s happy to resolve them for me. When the mortgage application is handed over to Claire she’s always chasing the process and keeping me updated, I’m always pleased with both of them work ethic. I would recommend them to anyone.
5/5
GoogleJemima was shocked when I told her I’d been searching for a property for a year. 3 weeks later and she had secured me and my son a house. Her service was exceptional throughout; she was so accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. She made the whole process so easy and even offered extra viewings so I could revisit properties with a tape measure. If I had gone straight to Jemima a year ago, I know it wouldn’t have taken so long to find our home. Thank you so much Jemima, you’re great at what you do!
1/5
TrustpilotThe absolute worst!
My husband and I are planning a move from Cornwall to Bristol and contacted Ocean (Downend branch), regarding a property we were interested in renting. We informed them that I would be traveling exclusively for the viewing via train. Five minutes before our 3pm viewing, I receive a call from the agent stating that she has the wrong keys and may not be able to show me the property. While she made attempts to fix the issue and ultimately was able to get the right keys (20 minutes later) she expected me to wait another 45 minutes in the freezing cold for her to come back to the property for a viewing. I considered waiting to view the property before taking my scheduled train, but instead decided not to, and fortunately that was the right decision as her mistake would have cost me another hour and 45 minutes of my time to catch the next train home. I have never worked with anybody so grossly unprofessional and incompetent in my entire life. Her response to the waste of my time and money was that all she could do was apologize. An apology is not good enough. I spent nearly £200 to get to a viewing that she was not prepared for. It's embarrassing. Do better!
Agent replied · 27 December 2024
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please rest assured, this is a very unusual situation.In this instance, we were recently appointed on a let-only basis and do not hold the keys to this particular property. The elderly parents of the landlord provided us with keys shortly before your scheduled appointment. Upon arriving early to prepare for your visit, we discovered we had been given the wrong keys. We informed you as soon as this became apparent.The further delays were due to contacting the parents of the landlord, them travelling back to their home to find the correct keys, and then travelling to our office (nearer than the property). Then, our consultant would have returned to the property for you to view.As Bristol's largest independent agent, we successfully let thousands of properties each year for many satisfied landlords and tenants, as our reviews attest. Once again, we apologise for this unfortunate situation.Regards, Ocean
5/5
TrustpilotFriendly, Professional & Efficient Service
We moved into rented accommodation, having sold our house, after 50 years of home ownership. Charlie was very helpful in ensuring our move went as smoothly (and stress free) as possible.From the viewing until the signing of the tenancy agreement Charlie, provided a very helpful friendly and efficient service, guiding us through the whole process. There was a hiccup with the cleaning and Charlie arranged for the apartment to be professionally cleaned, it was spotless with all the carpets shampooed.Ocean provided excellent holiday cover over the Christmas period as when Charlie was on leave, Keith kept the process going and was available for help. This was in contrast to our buyers solicitors when everything stopped whilst the solicitor was on holiday, which could have resulted in losing the rental.We would be happy to recommend Ocean Lettings.
5/5
TrustpilotAbove & beyond 100% recommended
Not gonna lie, from start to finish these guys have been awsome! Both Liam & Emily are a credit to Ocean. After issues trying to sell my house for over a year with another Estate Agent in this area (who shall remain anonymous for now) Ocean took charge and delivered, selling the house in a couple of days. Emily went above and beyond in keeping me in the loop. I would 100% recommend these Estate Agents in Bristol.
4/5
TrustpilotMove Manager is Excellent
We chose Ocean due to Jack Thayer and it was he who sold the property. He has sadly left but the Manager, Paul was very good in picking things up from Jack, and Demi their new Move Manager is excellent. She is very knowledgeable, re-assuring and super efficient. I think every business needs a Demi. Thanks so much Ocean for helping us to start another exciting chapter in our lives.
5/5
TrustpilotDemi-Leigh was our move manager who was…
Demi-Leigh was our move manager who was so attentive! Replied to emails quickly, always available via phone and so helpful with booking viewings or at the end of the phone when things felt like they weren’t going well! The whole team were as helpful with viewings but Matt and Paul, who also took paperwork to different offices for us to get things moving quickly too!A pleasure to work with!
5/5
TrustpilotSelling your home can be extremely…
Selling your home can be extremely emotional and stressful. The Ocean Bradley Stoke team are professional and compassionate. They offer a personal and supportive approach throughout the whole process. We encountered a number of obstacles which were managed incredibly well by the team. If you are considering an estate agent you will not be disappointed. Thank you Ocean
5/5
TrustpilotVery Professional and Customer Oriented…
Very Professional and Customer Oriented Solicitors. Kelly Jones was able to provide help at each step and added significant value by really taking care of the details of the prep Process and connecting me with trusted contacts. Ocean Solicitors Service Level is really top-notch, and beyond that it's details that make the difference. Thanks to each of you for all your efforts and the above and beyond assistance you provided during sale process. Much Appreciated and looking forward to working you on the next project.
1/5
TrustpilotWill not answer email my son moved in…
Will not answer email my son moved in no microwave oven main oven not working properly fridge is acting as a freezer the room prived is only small compered to the previous room from the same company and had to paye more money from last year can not get any response addresses jackel road bristol student accommodation Still not sorted out coker and fridge and know recived a bill from cancil for tax of £1500 as they forgot to send student exemption to cancil would not recommend the to any one
Agent replied · 24 October 2024
Thank you for your review. We have noted that maintenance issues were reported and advice was provided for the majority of the operational concerns raised. Your Property Manager will contact you today to discuss any outstanding issues, arrange necessary works if appropriate, and provide their direct contact details as your specific point of contact.Regards, Ocean
5/5
TrustpilotFlawless Service!
Flawless Service!My partner and I recently purchased a property and we were needing to rent our property we were living in. The buying process was quick and easy as well as regular updates from Liz each week on the progress of the purchase. We also used Ocean for the rent out our property which was a great option. James and Jemima went above and beyond from start to finish to get our property filled with tenants. I appreciate the work they put in, due to it being late nights and not in normal workings hours. They were at the property for every viewing without fail. From our perspective this was flawless service and we are using them to manage the property also. Thanks again James and Jemima.
5/5
TrustpilotEasy as anything!
House hunting in Bristol can be daunting as all heck, in a constant state of checking ads, calling letting agents, making applications, all while it feels like your competition is half the city. Ocean has been by far the most attentive and supportive letting agency of the bunch! Particular shout out to Tommy who's always been on call to answer any questions and make sure that we're well informed every step of the way!
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Questions about Ocean Downend
How many reviews does Ocean Downend have?
Ocean's Bristol office has 1,502 reviews across two platforms: 250 on Google, 1,252 on Trustpilot (across the whole business).
What is Ocean Downend's rating?
Ocean Downend is rated 4.8 out of 5 across all 1,502 reviews, and 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 250 reviews.
Where is Ocean's Bristol office?
Ocean Downend, 11A Badminton Road, Bristol, BS16 6BD, BS16 6BD.
