5/5
Kim Batchelor is very professional and very helpfull during the all proces. Great experience
Agent replied · 20 June 2024
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Trusted Agent profile · Chatham
★★★★★
247 reviews across 1 platform
8 Walderslade Centre, Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9LR
Wards's office in Chatham, at 8 Walderslade Centre, is rated 4.8 out of 5 across 247 reviews on 1 platform, including 247 Google reviews rated 4.8. It won Gold in The Trusted Agent 2026 awards, one of six awards Wards won in 2026.
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5/5
Kim Batchelor is very professional and very helpfull during the all proces. Great experience
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5/5
Sam helped me find the perfect house! I was not finding it easy to find a property so Sam introduced me to the VIP scheme. That helped me get the house I wanted. He was there every step of the process and got the transaction through very quick and easy.
Dear Bogdan, Thank you for your recent feedback regarding Sam. I am glad he was able to find you your perfect home and your transaction went through quickly and smoothly. All the best in your new home. Stay safe. Kind regards Sam Dalton Senior Operations Director Wards Estate Agents
1/5
I sent an email enquiring about viewing a property the day after it had been put up in their site, no reply. I sent another email 2 days later, no reply. I called them on Monday morning and spoke to someone about viewing the property who said they would find out some more information and call me back in the afternoon…no call. Called again Tuesday afternoon and spoke to someone else, who talked me into booking a valuation of my property with them, and who said they would find out some details regarding the property and call me back that day to arrange a viewing…no call back. I called again today, only to be told that the property is VIP viewing only at this time and would probably be gone by the weekend. If I had been contacted after the first email and informed of this, I may have opted in for the consultation with the financial advisor so that I could have viewed the property at the VIP weekend, but to be honest I now find the lack of communication and ‘provisos’ to view a property with no explanation to be over the top and a hoop I won’t be jumping through. I have cancelled the valuation and will not be selling through Wards.NegativeResponsiveness
5/5
Great experience with Wards especially from Kim B and Kenny G in the whole buying process. Definitely would recommend.
Dear Raymond, Thank you for leaving us a review, we're glad to hear you had a great experience with us! Best wishes, Wards of Kent
5/5
Again another exemplary service from both Kenny George the senior Branch Manager and Kim Batchelor the Sales Progressor. Quick and easy sale achieving full sales price. As an overseas seller i felt in safe hands from start to finish. No task was too much to ask.PositiveResponsiveness, Professionalism
Dear Jackie, Thank you so much for your recent feedback regarding Kenny & Kim in our WQalderslade. Nothing is more important to them than ensuring all their customers receive the best marketing for their homes to obtain them the best buyer to ensuring they have the smoothest sale. Happy New Year & Stay Safe. Kind regards Sam Dalton Senior Operations Director Wards Estate Agents
5/5
Big thank you to everyone at wards who helped us move home. After a year of searching for our dream home Wards we’re extremely helpful and patient. Kim, Sam, Kieron,Terri, Ami & Sue you were all stars and we will definitely use Wards in the future.
Dear Mark, Thank you for you recent feedback regarding our team in Walderslade. We are delighted to have been able to you on your moving journey. Kind regards Sam, Dalton Senior Operations Director Wards Estate Agents
2/5
I was buying a flat through Wards but unfortunately, the seller pulled out at no fault of the estate agents. The majority of staff are professional and was very friendly as the reviews on Google show. I got very annoyed by 1 member of the team ( who i wont mention) who tried to get me to use their solicitor (Martin Tolhurst) saying the standard lines that it will be quicker and more efficient, I was given a quote which I was happy with but when Martin Tolhurst contacted me right at the end after passing over my details I asked to confirm the quote and they quoted me £500 more and they said that the estate agent misquoted me. I decided to not use Martin Tolhurst due to the cost is more than I wanted to pay. When I spoke to the agent they told me that they were disappointed that I wasn't using Martin Tolhurst because the offer was accepted by the seller on the expectation that I was to use Martin Tolhurst. I challenged what the agent was telling me and he said he had no choice but to notify the seller and it could impact the sale. I felt this was pressure selling by the agent as of course, they want to earn commission as would anyone but there is a correct way of going about it. I have nothing against Wards themself as they wasnt responsible for the sale collapsing but people just be aware that you don't have to use the estate agents solicitor and there are cheaper alternatives out thereNegativeProfessionalism
5/5
The team were fantastic through out the process of buying and selling. The customer care is second to none, worth every penny helped us in all aspects! Thank you all once again
Dear Chris, Thank you for your recent feedback regarding our team in Walderslade. Kenny the manager is extremely passionate about ensuring he and his team help their customers with their move. All the best and we hope to help you again in the future. Kind regards Sam Dalton Senior Operations Director Wards Estate Agents
5/5
Kim at Wards was fantastic kept me fully up to date and liaised and chased solicitors to ensure the sale was completed on time
Hi Gaynor, Thank you for leaving a review! It's great to hear how fantastic your experience with our agent, Kim, has been. Best wishes, Wards.
5/5
I have now used Wards Estate Agents twice to purchase a property and they have served a fantastic and professional service on both occasions. I would recommend them to anyone.
Dear Emma, Thank you for feedback and repeat custom. We are delighted to help and look forward to again in the future. We have just launched a Charity promotion to raise £1,000,000 for vulnerable Children with Barnardo’s . Every valuation we attend, we will donate £100 to Barnardo’s. If you know of anyone that is thinking of moving please pass on my details and you both could be helping towards our £1,000,000 target; sam.dalton@wardsofkent.co.uk All the best, Sam Dalton Senior Operations Director Wards Estate Agents
5/5
Cant speak highly enough of Kenny, he was a pleasure to deal with and helped me with every process of purchasing my home. He always done what he said he would do. I wouldn't hesitate to deal with them again
Dear Rob, Thank you for your great feedback regarding Kenny in our Walderslade team. Having someone on hand to guide you through the buying and selling journey really makes all the difference. I am so pleased to hear he delivered on what he said he was going to do too. All the best in your new home. Stay safe. Kind regards Sam Dalton Senior Operations Director Wards Estate Agents
5/5
Kim at Wards was fantastic in keeping us up to date with the proceedings of our house move as well as being reassuring, understanding and helpful.
Hi Natasha, Thank you for leaving a review! It's great to hear how fantastic Kim has been in keeping you in the loop throughout your process and being reassuring. Best wishes, Wards.
5/5
Absolute pleasure to have Kim the progressor on our side, not sure our sale/purchase and keeping the chain moving would have happened without Kim and Amanda
Hi Gunveer, Thank you for leaving a review! It's great to hear how helpful Kim and Amanda have been throughout your journey. Best wishes, Wards.
5/5
Warm, friendly service from the staff every step of the way. I cannot recommend Wards enough.
Hi Martin, Thank you for leaving a review! We're delighted to hear how warm and friendly you've found our team to be throughout your journey and thank you for recommending us. Best wishes, Wards.
5/5
Very happy with the service from the team at the Walderslade office. Kenny, Sam, Bradley and Kim have kept high levels of communication throughout the whole sale process, of which I’m very grateful. Always polite and happy to answer any queries I had. Thanks guys 👍 …
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5/5
Kim has taken a lot of the stress of buying a new home for us. Keeping us fully up to date and with 6 people in the chain it was no mean task, always ready to help. Was even helping out of normal hours. We thank you.
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5/5
Very professional service and always kept us in the loop especially near the end of the process. Props to Sam for finding us the right house and Kim for ensuring we were in before our deadline!
Dear Michael, Thank you for great feedback regarding Sam and Kim in our Walderslade team. With the shortage of properties it was not easy for Sam to find you your perfect home and Kim had some challenges getting through for your deadline, the pandemic and stamp duty rush certainly through up some hurdles - but they were determined not to let you down. They will be delighted to have helped. All the best in your new home. Stay safe. Kind regards Sam Dalton Senior Operations Director Wards Estate Agents
5/5
Kenny,Sam and Kim very professional always in a good mood even when things get tough!! Awesome Crew and we were always very well informed of the progress during our house sale. Well done guys 👍. …
Dear Dina, Thank you for you great feedback regarding Kenny, Kim and Sam in our Walderslade office. I am delighted to hear they kept you updated throughout your house sell. The legal process in particular has been more drawn out due to the pandemic and recent stamp duty and communication is even more important during times like these and keeping a smile on your face too is the cherry on top! Stay safe. Kind regards Sam Dalton Senior Operations Director Wards Estate Agents
5/5
Everyone was AMAZING! All loving and caring. Big thumbs up for Kim, Kenny, Sam, Adam and the rest of the staff.
Hi Ghermann, Thank you for leaving a review! It's great to hear how amazing your experience with our agents has been and how caring you've found them to be throughout your process. Best wishes, Wards.
5/5
Kim batchelor thank you for all of your help in the progression of our sale. Excellent service and knowledge enabling us to complete a very difficult chain. Very prompt communication with us and solicitors and other estate agents to facilitate a good outcome. Thank you
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5/5
I recently completed and the Wards team were really helpful. Despite not actually being out Estate agent, Kim the sales progressor was excellent, and Kieran called to wish us we'll after our completion
Dear Christopher, Thank you for your recent feedback regarding Kim and Kieran in our Walderslade team. Kim was delighted to help, especially if it relieved some of the stress from you during your move. All the best, stay safe. Kind regards Sam Dalton Senior Operations Director Wards Estate Agents
5/5
All at Wards were friendly, but it would not of been a success without the progressor Kim Batchelor her communication was 100%, she would always provide updates when she said she would and all was gave you the information required. Thank you x
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5/5
Even at the height of the this terrible COVID crisis, Kim Batchelor managed to get our sale/purchase through to completion. Totally amazing work and a special thank you from all of us. Top recommendation for anyone after a diligent and professional Sales Progressor.
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1/5
The Manager will be subject to a significant and well founded complaint to The Customer Relations Department of Wards and to the The Property Ombudsman. There are no circumstances that customers should be shouted at or demanded to handover documents that are not reliant for the job they are commissioned to do. My lengthy complaint is taking time that is best spent moving into my new property. Fear not KG it is coming.
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Wards's Chatham office has 247 reviews across 1 platform: 247 on Google.
Wards Chatham is rated 4.8 out of 5 across all 247 reviews, and 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 247 reviews.
Yes. In The Trusted Agent 2026 awards: Wards, Chatham won Gold; Wards, Stoke on Trent won Trusted Agent; Wards, Chesterfield won Trusted Agent; Wards, Canterbury won Trusted Agent; Wards, Maidstone won Trusted Agent; Wards, Meopham won Trusted Agent.
Wards Chatham, 8 Walderslade Centre, Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham, ME5 9LR.