Reeds Rains reviews in Chorley

★★★★★ 1/5

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Terrible letting agents!

Terrible letting agents!I've been waiting over 8 months for a list of repairs to be carried out and when I chase them up, Reeds Rains hardly ever respond. When they can be bothered to respond, it's just the same old excuses and poor attitude trying to blame everyone else and not taking responsibility like adults.I would not recommend this company in any way. Save your money and avoid these cowboys.

Tony · 16 December 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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We viewed a modern auction house

We viewed a modern auction house, you know the one where they con the owner out of their hard earned cash to take a lower price whilst screwing the purchaser out of 6k! Won't touch this company again after loosing a property as had to bid against people who viewed when the vendor no longer wanted to sell via modern auction but they said we were bound to it in a verbal agreement.

Saz · 3 June 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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All three Lyndsay Lisa & Karen made the…

All three Lyndsay Lisa & Karen made the sale effortless.Lisa has been great with our new purchase.

Leslie · 2 August 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Reed Rains provided me with a…

Reed Rains Coventry branch provided me with a professional service from start to finish. They ensured that I received a realistic valuation and follow up service. I was kept informed and up to date as the sale progressed. Thank you Neil Mandy and Cheryl. Highly recommend Reed Rains Estate Agents.

Karen · 16 June 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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Landlords BEWARE OF REEDS RAINS

I had the misfortune to employ Reeds Rains to manage my rental property, They charge 10 percent!!. Well not quite, if you add on the VAT and the ridiculous cost of renewing the lease and other add ons that they deem fit it’s nearer to 15 %. As far as managing the property, all they did was to employ their own contractors for an unbelievable fee to do any simple jobs. In the end I dealt with the tenant myself and everything went well as I wasn’t ripped off by journeymen builders, I did this for four years and then decided enough was enough. I waited until the lease was up and told them I was managing it myself as they served no purpose. You would think that would be that but no, they then dig out the small print and charged ME one months rent plus VAT (which I can’t claim back ) £1080 calling it a withdrawal fee. I reluctantly paid it as I was threatened with court. Please do not have any dealings with them they are useless and dishonestOh yes while I remember it takes them 12 days to pay the rent, money which is in their account earning free cash for them. My tennant pays me instantly on the day. BEWARE OF REEDS RAINS

Peter · 7 November 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

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Rapid sale professionally managed

Thanks James Hodge for your calm and effective management of our sale. From Day 1 our experience of Reeds Rains was positive and promotion and viewings were handled with care whilst James kept a watching eye throughout the sale process and made sure it went through to completion as rapidly as possible.

David · 26 February 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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RR Didsbury - Awful!

- Took two months to gain access to my own mailbox. In the end, only gained access by hiring a locksmith and charging the company. - My bank details were sent to a different person (who happened to have the same name). - Despite being informed on numerous occasions, nothing was done about the black mould in the property. An independent surveyor described the situation as ‘worrying’ and ‘unacceptable’. - Absolutely awful at returning calls or replying to emails. - Lost two sets of keys to the flat, meaning I had to get more cut. - Horrendously unorganised; to say the right hand doesn’t know what the left is doing is an understatement. It may be more accurate to say the right hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing. - The inventory was done after living in the flat for two months. Quite how this is to show the state of the flat at the beginning of the tenancy, I’m unsure. - Upon checkout, tried to demand professional cleaning services used and a variety of other riders, none of which are mentioned in the contract. - It took the best part of three years for Reeds Rains to organise the repainting of the ceiling, despite reminders every three months on their ‘property inspections’. - Rude and condescending emails from staff, some of which are practically illegible due to formatting, spelling and grammatical mistakes.

Gaz · 13 September 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

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The staff are so helpful and always…

The staff are so helpful and always have time to listen and do whatever is needed. Lauren has been excellent

Janice · 14 August 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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I currently use Reeds Rains to manage a…

I currently use Reeds Rains to manage a rental property. I wont be using them again in the future. Call centre in Southampton and a lack of local service. If you are a landlord looking for a letting agent, look for someone that is local and can give you the service and time that is needed.

Mike · 1 June 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Always get it in writing

Had 2 offers on my house Hollie the manger of reeds rains in the prescot branch told me because I had just used them a few months ago they would reduce there fees from 2400 total to 2000 if I agreed to sell to there client and not the other party ,but when it's time to pay the bill she denying the conversation ever happened ,in short always get it in writing ,I have been lied to and will never use reeds rains again ,

Gary · 4 August 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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A body of lies (Reeds Rains Wrexham)

This review is related to the Reeds Rains Wrexham agency.Friendly advice: please do not waste time with them, even if they have properties that might seem appealing to you. Long story short: after exchanging a lot of e-mails and getting you to view a specific property, they will lie to your face that, if you like that property, all you have to do is call their office and apply for it, on the spot (fact which will start the referencing process for you, as a potential tenant). All good, you are happy, you give it a think and then decide to let them know that you want to proceed with the above mentioned property (e-mail and phone call, shortly after, i.e. 1-2 hours). Now, here come 2 parts:1. The fun part: when you get to talk to them again they tell you that, oh, there were other applications for that property already and that the landlord will decide which one will he accept;2. The absurd / deceiving parts: a) you have no idea on the criteria that the landlord will use to make his decision, AS YOU WILL NOT BE ASKED ANY DETAILS WHATSOEVER before or after doing the viewing;b) if an offer was already submitted for that property why on Earth did the viewing even take place or why are loads of applications collected, without requesting for any details whatsoever?Like I mentioned at the beginning, steer well clear of them as, since they have too many customers (probably), they afford to lie and deceive them.

MR · 28 July 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

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Fantastic company

What a fantastic company! Due to false and lack of information/ disclosures from a local estate agent and solicitors, i found myself in the situation of breaking the sale chain and going into rental accommodation. I used Reeds Rains for the lettings in Rawtenstall and they were fabulous.

Linda · 21 May 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Reeds Rains were fantastic from start to end regarding the sale of my father’s house. Incredibly professional and went above and beyond. I can't praise Roy Sermon and his team enough. A huge thank you from us all.

Caroline · 27 July 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Two weeks ago I enquired about a house…

Two weeks ago I enquired about a house I wanted to rent. I have phoned back to chase the issue at least three times and keep getting told someone will be in touch to make a viewing appointment. It's never happened. The property is still up too. I bet the landlord wouldn't be happy with Reeds rains at all. I'm certainly not! Two weeks, 4 or 5 phone calls, I give in!

Black · 1 June 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Extremely unprofessional agents left…

Extremely unprofessional agents left the property knowing we were running 10 minutes late- lying about the actual time of leaving as it was apparently 7 minutes after our arriving. The agent didn't even try to contact us, made us driving all the way from Marple in rush hours for nothing, assuming that we have nothing better to do and will come back other day.If this is how customers are treated at a viewing, we are glad that we are not becoming a tenant with this agency. DON'T RECOMMEND.

Andrew · 5 June 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

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I have used Reeds Rains twice now and…

I have used Reeds Rains twice now and always found Lisa Sharp to be incredibly swift in dealing with all aspects of the process. I highly recommend this Agent.

Malcolm · 27 November 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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lack of competence

I sincerely advise against renting a house by this agency. They are supposed to full manage and service the property, but they don't. I am the one constantly chasing things up. The only thing they are interested in is your payment. Currently since 3 months, I am trying to enforce the repair/replacement of a broken bathtub and other major issues. Not working radiator in the bathroom is also not a problem for them. Their contractor for a month does not even have time to appear. After the request for repair, I received a letter saying that I should pay a tax council for the period when I did not rent a home. A complete lack of competence.

Anna · 10 May 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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Appalling Service - Chorley Branch

Appalling Service - Chorley Branch.I've had nothing but issues from day one. They have no communication skills whatsoever. I have reported faults regarding the property I rent and many times they 'forget' to even note it on their system, or they haven't contacted a contractor, or haven't informed the landlord. It's ridiculous. I even sent a complaint in to the brand manager not long after I moved in due to the state of the property and they claimed it was done by a professional, when I was even told by one of their staff the previous tenant was cleaning it up. It was a right state and the smell of the property was disgusting. Has I checked the property again before signing the contact I wouldn't have signed it at all! They are supposed to full manage and service the property, but don't. I am the one constantly chasing things up.If you try to complain they just blatantly blame it on you and don't accept responsibility for their lack of organization, communication and general lack of attention to the job.

Stacey · 2 May 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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Extremely poor customer service. No respect for a customer.

Extremely poor customer service. They have refused put my offer forward as I declined to take the mortgage with them. They said that my AIP which I had from my bank is not valid from them. After my Financial Advisor called to them they said that they accepted to put my offer on. After two hours I received the message that property has been sold.ReedsRains not to be trusted, they are cheat, they will try to force you to take out mortgage from their broker. No sense of care for customers.I will not ever deal with ReedsRains again and avoid any properties that are associated with ReedsRains.

Greg · 25 April 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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Poor communication

Poor communication. Over promise under deliver. No strategy to market a property bar putting on rightmove and hoping for the best. Our property still on the market after three months no offers and reduced asking price. Neighbour with exact same house and same initial asking price under offer within 3 days using Smartmove. Cannot get replies to e mails. Lack of motivation to keep our business. An e mail is being sent to Head Office. Lost out on the property we wanted.

Peter · 24 April 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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BE WARNED!! Very disappointed with RR

Bad communication, very disappointed, seemed to appear professional but in reality totally the opposite. I put in an offer in the range of asking price, no reply for 2 months and finally when I chased up, I was told the property was sold, but the property was still available on the market! Finally when she replied after 2 months, lady who was dealing with my request suggested that if I still wanted to be considered that I should put in an extremely higher offer than the asking price so the offer cannot be refused.I found that very cunning and extremely disappointing because the actual price sold for was significantly less than the offer I initially made. ReedsRains not to be trusted, they are cheat, slow with bad communicators. No sense of care for customers. I will not ever deal with ReedsRains again and avoid any properties that are associated with ReedsRains.

Jemma · 15 April 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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BE WARNED!! Very disappointed with RR

Bad communication, very disappointed, seemed to appear professional but in reality totally the opposite. I put in an offer in the range of asking price, no reply for 2 months and finally when I chased up, I was told the property was sold, but the property was still available on the market! Finally when she replied after 2 months, lady who was dealing with my request suggested that if I still wanted to be considered that I should put in an extremely higher offer than the asking price so the offer cannot be refused.I found that very cunning and extremely disappointing because the actual price sold for was significantly less than the offer I initially made. ReedsRains not to be trusted, they are cheat, slow with bad communicators. No sense of care for customers. I will not ever deal with ReedsRains again and avoid any properties that are associated with ReedsRains.

Asim · 15 April 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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Reeds Rain Ilford - Horrible experience in every respect.

We purchased our first property from a seller who used Reeds Rain in Ilford. As I work in a property related field I am not nieve to the process.We put in an offer for the property based on a number of conditions being met. One of which was a clear timeline for completion. We were assured that there was a very short simple chain and that it would be an easy smooth transaction.Fast forward six months and we are still waiting for multiple properties in a branched chain to exchange with complex negotiations still underway.Reeds Rain refused to exchange for the entire time (we didn't end up exchanging until a week before completion.) If we weren't tied into the transaction at this stage we would have walked away 100% as a result of their abysmal handling of the situation.In addition to this, a number of the required conditions of sale were not completed, but we were not provided access to the property to check before completion - but again, we were assured by their office that there would be no problems and that things would be done. In summary of their service and attitude: Their office will never return your calls, you will have to just keep trying to get through to the right person, they will refuse to put anything in writing and once they have finished giving you the sales pitch, you will be nothing more than a number in the ledger and they will treat you as such.

Andrew · 6 March 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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Horrific experience

Horrific experience. Zero customer services skills, blamed me for mould in the property I let from them which later revealed to be written in the inventory which was completed the day before I moved in, therefore they let me a property which they KNEW was mouldy.

Beth · 26 January 2024