5/5
TrustpilotHelpful holly
Holly was very helpful when answering any questions we had and guiding us through the letting process. Holly made something that is stressful a lot more manageable. Thank you
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Brettsletts a trading name of Miles and Barr Canterbury reviews
★★★★★
1,304 reviews across 2 platforms
14 Lower Chantry Lane, Canterbury, CT1 1UF
Brettsletts a trading name of Miles and Barr's office in Canterbury, at 14 Lower Chantry Lane, is rated 4.5 out of 5 across 1,304 reviews on two platforms, including 538 Google reviews rated 4.7.
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Trustpilot4/5
TrustpilotMiles and barr,helped me sell my…
Miles and barr,helped me sell my property,all the people were very helpful,especially Suzanne, she kept me informed all the time,as to what was going on,thank you very much.
1/5
TrustpilotUnsafe, filthy, broken - miles and Barr don’t care
We rent a house from miles and Barr. On move in day we paid our deposit and first months rent before we were told to collect the keys from their office. Upon entering our new home none of the cleaning or works had been completed. Considering we are in the midst of a global pandemic I found this completely unacceptable. We spent 3 days cleaning and scrubbing and having to stay in a hotel due to the filth. Among all the cleaning jobs, I have had to scrape grease off the kitchen cabinets with a paint scraper, clean excrement from the outside of the toilet bowl and deal with limescale on every bathroom area. In addition to this we have had to fill countless holes in the wall and repaint the whole inside of the house. Despite agreeing that all of the cleaning and works should be done before our move in date (and emails to prove it) miles and Barr continue to be useless at holding up their end of the deal. We will need to continue to spend money fixing gutters and doors (which are detached/ laying on the floor!), the porch, the electrics etc if we want to live in a safe home. Spending this amount of money on top of our rent amount is ridiculous and we have had no support from miles and Barr aside from eventually sending a carpet cleaner a week after we moved in. I have sent a complaint via their complaints procedure but still have not had a response. I would never recommend miles and Barr! Look elsewhere!
1/5
TrustpilotOn the verge of being left homeless…
On the verge of being left homeless because of incompetence, delays, and now outright lies.Offered and agreed a Move In date, plan accordingly and give notice on current property.1 week later, some BS about workmen unable to get in, so push the Move In date back 8 days.Plan and pay for things based on the new Move In date.2 days before Move In, chase to confirm about keys, only to have date pushed back another 3 days, to basically coincide with the date we have to give keys back on current home, meaning we have no way to move furniture, decorate etc and even 1 more days delay means we would be homeless.Then, to be told they never mentioned any date other than the latest one, and we must "be confused" (I have it in writing - no confusion there!), and there is nothing they can do about it....My wife is in tears, I am an emotional wreck, and we have got to find £750+ to cover lost deposits, cancelled van hire, storage, and hotel costs.We have Rented for the last 25yrs, moving numerous times. NEVER have we been subjected to such a dysfunctional, ignorant, could-not-care-less bunch of cowboys.
5/5
GoogleI am due to change agent and Miles and Barr Canterbury (Blake) have been very transparent and reassuring in what their strategy would be for helping to sell my property. They have listed a clear process and what I can expect to pay when I start with them.
1/5
TrustpilotI have had my house up for sale for 2…
I have had my house up for sale for 2 1/2 months now during the current "housing boom" with this agent. During this time I have had four viewings - a fifth did not show up and no explanation was given. The first "buyer" made an offer, then withdrew it two weeks later after searches had been started. Last person to view told me my house was "overpriced, too small, and about to collapse due to a construction fault", which - if it is a fault - affects all 120 houses on this 40-year-old estate! He then offered 10% below asking price, which had already been reduced. Nobody seems to know what other staff are doing, they double up on calls, or do not call at all. I had to constantly remind them of my situation and circumstances. Given up now - will try again in the new year with another agent.
5/5
GoogleMia was really helpful.
5/5
GoogleMiles and Barr Canterbury are fantastic, they made my purchase so smooth’ even helped during lock down’ Thank you Riecce and the sales progressing team. Kind regards, Stuart May.PositiveProfessionalism
5/5
TrustpilotWe have recently purchased a property…
We have recently purchased a property through the Miles & Barr branch in Cliftonville & we would like to thank them all for their professionalism & efficiency throughout the whole process. Louise Daly, in particular, has been a complete star & her calm manner & understanding of the industry has been a huge help to us through a sometimes stressful time. Thank you so much, we really appreciate it! David & Laura Milner
1/5
TrustpilotI am far from happy with them
I am far from happy with them, i have now been without hot water for 11 days and still they are not chasing the plumber to fix the boiler, as my shower also works from my boiler i can even have a bath or shower. I am disgusted with the service, how would they feel with no hot water!!!!!!!!!!I have to state this is NOT down to my landlord as he is paying them to deal with this.I have now told them that if it is not fixed by the weekend i will be going to environmental health and trading standards.....
1/5
TrustpilotThis is the most unprofessional firm I…
This is the most unprofessional firm I have ever come across. Trying to get them to rent you any property is a complete waste of time. They will never call you back, never respond to an email. Avoid these people. It took these morons 2 weeks to respond to an offer. Complete fools.The very next agent I called completely blew me away with speed and effeciency. They always followed up on either a phone message or email.DO NOT USE MILES&BARR
5/5
TrustpilotI sold my house through Miles and Barr…
I sold my house through Miles and Barr and ciyksnt be happier with the whole process. All the staff were so helpful and responsive. Thank you to Bradley and the team
1/5
TrustpilotI have been waiting two and a half…
I have been waiting two and a half years for Miles and Barr to replace a single fence panel at our boundary with a property that they let next door, I offered to do the job for the cost of the fence panel (as it just needs a new one to be slotted into two concrete posts) but they cannot authorise.I’ve spent this whole summer with a 6ft gap in my fence and my pets have had to stay indoors, when we call they tell you that person that deals with lettings is not there and then shortly after you get a text stating that somebody is coming to look at it or to price it.They’ve blamed it on Coronavirus but how did they know about Covid 2 years ago?They are dreadful to deal with and have ruined our summer more than lockdown has, as we can’t even sit in our beautiful garden.I bet it will be done immediately when they want new tenants as they’ve told us the current tenants are leaving soon.
5/5
TrustpilotFriendly and prompt service
Kerrie has been extremely helpful and prompt on replying to all my questions. I highly recommend Miles & Barr, Specially Kerrie for her friendly attitude. Thank you
5/5
TrustpilotCanterbury Branch
I have sold my house through Miles & Barr and didn't realise how good their service was until I started contacting other agencies regarding my purchase. They always ensured that I received feedback on any viewings and I was contacted regularly to discuss these so as to determine the best strategy in order to secure a sale. The manager was also happy to give me some advice about how to approach a very competitive buying market. Kind friendly staff - thank you!
5/5
GoogleJust viewed a house with Georgia - she was lovely and informative. Anything we asked she had the answer for and was super helpful! James had previously shown us around this property and our experience with him was just as good.
1/5
TrustpilotAVOID! Never again will I get in contact with…
Never again will I get in contact with Miles and Barr, you’re given false information and get passed around on the phone to different people that don’t know what they are talking about. I had a viewing booked that I was specifically told could not accept an offer until ALL the viewings has taken place. I now receive a call with an offer being placed and nothing more they can do when being fed false information. Very unprofessional and unorganised people that do not know what they are talking about.
1/5
TrustpilotAvoid at all costs
I concur with everything that has been written in the 1* or less category!My brother and I inherited a flat in Broadstairs and in 10 months they have not succeeded in getting any interest apart from some individuals who made an insulting offer some 35% below their assessed valuation.The property details were inaccurate from day one, and despite numerous attempts by my brother and myself to get the agents to amend them, no action was taken in the whole time they had the flat on their books.To sum up, the staff are untrained in basic communication skills, they are pushy and rude when you do get hold of them on the phone, and nobody seems to be in charge or able to motivate the staff to do what they should be doing. i.e. provide a service to whatever the client has initially been promised .Self serving, is accurate,as another client wrote in their one star review; if it were possible to go lower than 1 I would do so without hesitation.Lazy indolent and unprofessional in the extreme would be my summary.Do not use this firm, they are dire even by the measure of the average estate agency these days, and that is saying something!!
5/5
GoogleI was nervous about my move but Miles and Barr were so friendly and professional and it all went very smoothly, Lynette was a great help.PositiveResponsiveness, Professionalism, Value
1/5
GoogleI rent the house here just for six months. They didn't tell me the house is selling. So more than 20 visitors came to my house. Sometimes they even opened the door directly without any notice. They didn't turn off the light and fan in the toilet when I traveled 18 days. It made extra cost for the tenant. Besides, they are the people who do not know the basic respect. Before I arrive the UK, people said British are so gentleman, it turns out they cannot compete the elementary students. How come they can sell your house because they are so selfish!
5/5
GoogleHave used Canterbury Miles and Barr in the past and found them to be very professional but recently put my house in Sturry on the market with them and WOW they have been fantastic! Emma came out to value (I was so impressed I signed up there and then) and within a week photos, floorplan and EPC had been done, all without any fuss and my house was on the market! Pictures and description are spot on and the best bit is that they give me a follow up call and email after every viewing without me having to chase them. I've mostly dealt with a very nice chap called Dan and have found him very pleasant and easy to communicate with. Very happy customer!
5/5
TrustpilotJay was very knowledgeable and…
Jay was very knowledgeable and friendly, was running a little late and he kindly waited with no pressure being put on us.
5/5
TrustpilotMiles & Barr were fantastic from start…
Miles & Barr were fantastic from start to finish. This was all down to the wonderful Louise Daly. She was so helpful when I didn’t have a clue what I was doing, professional and assertive, yet so friendly and kind. I would recommend her and the company in a heart beat.
5/5
GoogleBrooke was fast to sort viewing and very professional follow up.
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