Trusted Agent profile · Canterbury
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957 reviews across 2 platforms
87 High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AY, Canterbury, CT5 1AY
Miles & Barr's office in Canterbury, at 87 High Street, is rated 4.5 out of 5 across 957 reviews on two platforms, including 194 Google reviews rated 4.6.
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5/5
TrustpilotGracie Maye was very efficient &…
Gracie Maye was very efficient & effective in solving a plumbing issue. After a week of going backwards & forwards (a severely blocked kitchen sink) Gracie sorted it within 1hr. She contacted a Drainage Company & they were at my property within the Hour. Problem fixed & Well done to Gracie!👏🏻👏🏻
5/5
TrustpilotMichelle (Ramsgate Office) has been my…
Michelle (Ramsgate Office) has been my Property Manager for several years now. She has always dealt quickly with any late payments from tenants & any of my other enquiries efficiently & is also very knowledgeable about all of the recent legislation changes. I have needed a variety of works undertaken on my properties over the years & she always quickly arranges quotes for me. Sarah
Thank you for your kind words, Sarah. We are thrilled to hear that Michelle has provided you with efficient support and local expertise over the years. Our team is dedicated to delivering professional service and ensuring you receive great value. If you ever need anything further, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
5/5
TrustpilotRaised the issue of getting a new EPC…
Raised the issue of getting a new EPC done with the property manager, setting out our rationale and asking for her thoughts on the matter. She replied promptly and gave her recommendation in clear terms. She offered to get an EPC assessor lined up if we didn't have anyone we wished to approach ourselves to do the necessary. We happily accepted her offer.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience, Shirley. We're glad our property manager provided clear recommendations and support for your EPC needs. It's great to hear you accepted her offer for assistance. We strive to deliver professional service with local expertise and efficiency.
5/5
GoogleBobby showed us around the property this morning. He was extremely professional and friendly. Bobby was very knowledgeable, both about the surrounding area and the property. We were given plenty of time to look around and ask questions. Bobby ensured we had a positive experience and told us not to hesitate to get in touch if we had further questions. We will be in touch. Jacky Humphreys
5/5
TrustpilotMiles & Barr have been excellent
All the staff at Miles & Barr were very helpful. Luke for sales was excellent & Denise Lumpkin, a senior progressor, was totally amazing. She was the one who kept everything on track & us up to date with our sale’s process. She is a very effective communicator & really made a difference.
Thank you, Dee and Alan, for your wonderful feedback. We're thrilled to hear that our team provided excellent support and kept you informed throughout the process. If you need anything further, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
5/5
TrustpilotJade Eccott has made the process of buying a…
Jade has made the process of buying a first house less stressful than I thought with constant contact and updates as and when she had them. Without the contact with Jade we would have have been left in the dark on a few occasions. Highly recommended having her to help you along your way.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Harry. We're delighted to hear that Jade made your first home purchase less stressful with her constant updates and support. We strive to provide clear communication and professional assistance to ensure our clients feel informed every step of the way. If you need anything further, please don't hesitate to reach out to us
5/5
TrustpilotWe have purchased a property with Miles…
We have purchased a property with Miles and Barr acting as vendors and just exchanged. Sales progressors Debbie Mead and Becky White have been excellent from start to finish in a very challenging chain, in which we have been in for almost 9 months. The communication was brilliant, keeping us in the loop with progress and really driving the urgency and were instrumental in keeping the chain happy and on track for a swift exchange and moving date. Responses were clear and timely and even heard back on weekends. Both Becky and Debbie have made this process much less stressful, thank you!
5/5
TrustpilotBecky was very helpful in assisting…
Becky was very helpful in assisting with our first house purchase.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Danielle. We're delighted to hear that Becky provided such helpful support during your first house purchase. Our team is committed to delivering a seamless experience with professionalism and local expertise. If you need anything further, please don't hesitate to reach out to us
5/5
TrustpilotI have nothing but positive words to…
I have nothing but positive words to say about this company. Although I’ve had some ups and downs selling my property, they have been amazing and supportive the whole journey. After the property was sold, Louise Daly, part of the Sales Progression Team at Miles and Barr was assigned to me, and I feel very fortunate that she was. She kept in constant contact with me and made sure I understood exactly what was happening throughout the process. If I have had any questions, she was always there with a reply. Louise, was amazing and I thank her very much for all her help. I couldn’t have ask for anything more.
5/5
GoogleAfter a slow start and no viewings for 6 months, selling our house was transformed when Megan took on looking after us. She is tenacious, determined and takes her job very seriously, a consummate professional. What she says she will do she does, you can't ask for more! She is a credit to Miles & Barr. The sales progression team were hugely helpful - special thanks to Kim for revving up the process towards the end.
4/5
TrustpilotFound Miles & Barr to be proactive…
Found Miles & Barr to be proactive regarding sale of property and Nadine Roberts was very professional and easy to communicate with once sale had progressed.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you found our support proactive and that communication was easy as your sale progressed. Please feel free to reach out if you would like to discuss anything further.
1/5
TrustpilotMiles and Barr The Tenant Fees Act 2019
Tell me, when is an estate agent not an estate agent? Anwser, when they are Miles and Barr. They share a symbiotic relationship with GOOD LORD that is just plain unlawful as I will explain. Miles and Barr Ramsgate, are a letting agent. My tenant is moving out. Stupidly he gave them a £276.00 holding deposit for a new rental (I do not know how much the months rent was going to be) He lost all that money when he failed the referencing GOOD LORD! The Tenant Fees Act 2019 was a law that was induced off the back of corrupt and unscrupulous people masking as genuine landlords and agencies. This Act states that a holding deposit can be no more that one weeks rent at at time. If it is it is, 'An unlawfully retained holding deposit.' One would assume then that the Miles and Barr rentals team would follow this law as a matter of protocol moreover they should have told my soon to be ex-tenant he would lose he's money, after all would they of not had previous knowledge of this happening to prior renters? The next thing that happened was quite extraordinary. Miles and Barr manipulated my tenant and sought to exploit me in a classic case of gaslighting (The Equality Act 2010, Direct Discrimination) They coached him on how not to pay hes last months rent to me. So, lets summarise. Miles and Barr robbed my tenant of £276.00 and then coached him on how to knock me for half a months rent ( like good cop, bad cop) It's just the plain exploitation of the poor and needy. My tenant then started behaving atrociously as Miles and Barr fed him a diatribe of garbage. As i tried to warn my tenant that he was being advised wrongly, he said "My agent has told me I have done everything by the book." Interesting. I have all the evidence on my phone. I have the letter that my tenant said was for the council (now I know it was Miles and Barr coaching them through a made up tenancy agreement. I have my evidence. There is little to say of you. The less the better.
We are sorry to hear of the difficulties you are having with your tenant. Although you do not rent your property to the mentioned tenant through Miles and Barr, we have tried to assist you to resolve the issues that you are experiencing with your tenants finding a new property to move to. The only involvement we have had is through their recent application to rent a property with Miles and Barr. The referencing company failed your tenant’s referencing checks and as a goodwill gesture, we have refunded the holding fee back to your tenants and we retain no further monies from you or your tenant. We understand you are now experiencing issues with your tenant because of them not being able to rent a property from Miles & Barr, which is outside of our control. We wish you all the best and hope that your current letting agent can guide you through what to do next.
5/5
GoogleThank you to Bobby for showing us around several properties during our buying journey. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout. Highly recommend Miles & Barr Whitstable.
Thank you, Charlie. We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Bobby and his extensive knowledge of the area. Your recommendation means a lot to us at Miles & Barr Whitstable, and we look forward to supporting you again in the future.
5/5
TrustpilotGreat experience with Miles & Barr from…
Great experience with Miles & Barr from start to finish of buying our first home. Nadine has great communication, very prompt in getting back to any questions. She was clear and helpful when encountering obstacles along the way and made the sale as stress free as possible. We fully recommend her and the team
Thank you, Jay & Eve, for sharing your wonderful experience. We are thrilled to hear that Nadine provided prompt and clear communication throughout your home buying journey. We truly appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in your new home!
5/5
TrustpilotExceptional service
Having been a client of Miles & Barr for a number of years now, we have always experienced exceptional service, particularly from the Regional Team Manager (Michelle Purse) at Miles and Barr, Ramsgate, who is very diligent in ensuring that our properties are managed to a high standard and are compliant with all legislation.
Thank you for your kind words, Mrs Da Silva. We are delighted to hear that you have consistently received exceptional support from Michelle and the team. Our commitment to professionalism and integrity ensures that your properties are managed efficiently and to a high standard. We truly appreciate your loyalty and look forward to continuing to provide you with great service.
5/5
TrustpilotThe sales progressor
The sales progressor, Emily Stickler, was professional and helpful all the way through a difficult process. She kept us involved all the way through and was helpful in solving problems that arose. She kept the sale on track and was encouraging even when things looked uncertain. A big thanks, Emily.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Linda. We're thrilled to hear that Emily provided professional support and kept you informed throughout the process. We strive to deliver a seamless experience with integrity and local expertise. If you need anything further, please don't hesitate to reach out to us
5/5
GoogleAdam Mansfield, Visited our property to give us a valuation, he was very helpful in explaining the factors affecting the valuation and had several comparisons of other similar property in the area for us to look at. He was also very good in explaining his valuation,we found him very professional in how he listened to our requirements and agreeing the next steps forward. We are very happy to recommend Adam to anybody looking to move home. Chris & Ann
4/5
TrustpilotI have been a client of Miles and Barr…
I have been a client of Miles and Barr who have managed my property in Ramsgate for many years. Obviously there have been a few ups and downs but I have to say it has been a pleasurable and rewarding journey. Well I a still with them!, Mandy Wilkins
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Mandy. We are pleased to hear that your journey has been pleasurable and rewarding. We apologise for any ups and downs along the way and we are here to support you with our local expertise and professional integrity.
5/5
TrustpilotI am very grateful for Nadine Roberts's…
I am very grateful for Nadine Roberts's considerable help and support in getting my house purchase through. It was a long, difficult and very stressful case but Nadine was excellent. She was a tower of strength. She always kept me fully informed throughout, explained everything clearly, and was always positive and approachable.
5/5
TrustpilotHave had a very positive experience…
Have had a very positive experience from the beginning, very professional Curtis. Would like to recommend the company. Thank you particularly to Becky White for keeping me updated on the progression most helpful during what can be a stressful time.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience, Julie. We are thrilled to hear that our professional team provided you with valuable support during a stressful time. We strive to keep our customers updated and appreciate your recommendation. If you need anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out to us
1/5
TrustpilotAs a tenant over 2 years with Miles and…
As a tenant over 2 years with Miles and Barrs I repeatedly experienced missed and poor communications, blatant failure to follow procedures and policies, including failures to formally received a complaint. Attitude of senior managers was arrogant and dismissive. A company very much geared towards landlords and NOT tenants.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide a professional service to both landlords and tenants and will take your comments on board as part of our ongoing review of our processes.
5/5
TrustpilotOur experience with Miles and Barr was…
Our experience with Miles and Barr was good; But Mel our Sales Progressor was exceptional. She worked out of hours when needed to make sure we met a deadline while always keeping us informed
We're happy to hear that your experience with us was positive. We appreciate your recognition of the dedication you received from Mel, your sales progressor. Thank you so much for your feedback!
5/5
TrustpilotVery Professional
Very Professional, Excellent door. Very well installed. My property manger is Julie Greenstreet and she always goes out of her way to help. The liason between her and the owners makes for a great relationship with the tenant. Very grateful to all party's concernered. Thankyou.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience, Barry. We are thrilled to hear that you found our service professional and efficient. It's great to know that Julie provided exceptional support and helped foster a strong relationship with you as a tenant. We appreciate your gratitude and are here to ensure you continue to receive excellent customer value.
3/5
TrustpilotI’m giving the company 3 stars Diane 100.
I’m giving the company, Miles and Barr, only 3 stars because to be honest they are hopeless. I’ve had so many problems with them due to the lack of last minute information and requests that at one point I was seriously considering taking my business to another company. Having said that there is one person who is outstanding. Diane !! She is an absolute credit to the company. Always extremely pleasant, helpful in every way, answers any questions I may have, always emails or calls me back when asked, and sorts out any issues I may have. If it were possible I would give Diane 100 stars. In my opinion she should be running the company and the company would be a lot better off if she were.
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