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★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI applied for a flat viewing on RightMove, and Matthew from Gyles & Rose contacted me the same day. There was some complications with house viewings where they had to be suspended due to the seller being heavily pregnant. In the meantime, Matthew found answers to all of my questions regarding the property. He also spoke highly of the seller which grew my confidence.
Once viewings were back in place a couple months later, Matthew reached back out, and told me of the set viewing times which I couldn’t make. He was not pushy in any way, and said he’d reach out once viewings windows increased, to which he did.
Throughout the whole experience, I could see the respect he had for both me and the seller, and I felt confident and stress free throughout the whole process because any anxieties or questions I had, even separate to the property (as I’m a first time buyer), he took the time and due diligence to ensure I knew every single step of the process.
I honestly couldn’t recommend anyone more. I’ve viewed a few properties with various companies, but Matthew at Gyles & Rose really stood out to me. Thank you Matthew!
Keziah · 1 June 2025
Agent replied · 22 June 2025
Hi Keziah,
Thank you for the feedback - we really appreciate it1 :)
Jonathan
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleAs a first time buyer, I was nervous about the process of purchasing. However, the team at Gyles and Rose were nothing short of amazing. They were all very patient and explained everything super clearly to me, especially Callum who always kept me updated with progress and reassured me through my anxieties! I would definitely use and recommend these guys in future.
Bethany · 10 November 2025
Agent replied · 9 January 2026
Hi Bethany, thank you for your kind review and we are please we made things smooth for you. We look forwards to following your reno journey! G&R
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleCouldn’t recommend Gyles & Rose enough. I rang up for a viewing on a property, spoke to Matthew. He managed to arrange me one for the next day. He was extremely knowledgeable about the surrounding areas & pointed out several aspects of potential improvement that could be undertaken on the property that I had overseen. Unfortunately it wasn’t the right property for us but Matthew took the time for me to give feedback on the property and has since been in touch with similar ones that meet our criteria. Great overall service & big thank you to Matthew in particular. 5⭐️
J · 17 April 2025
Agent replied · 23 November 2024
Thank you for the review, Matthew is looking forwards to finding you your dream home!
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleJonathan and Mathew were totally brilliant estate agents. We had tried other leading estate agents before them but to no avail didn't sell our home. Jonathan came to see us and stated that he would sell our house within a 3 week period and true to his word he did. Mathew and Jonathan were amazing and kept us updated and informed of any viewings making sure our house was marketed wonderfully. the property description of our home was phenomenal, a true wordsmith and the photography exceptional. We could not rate Jonathan and Mathew high enough the 5 star rating isn't enough. exceptional estate agents. We would highly recommend 100% absolutely fantastic.
Marie Edmonds
Marie · 17 April 2025
Agent replied · 23 November 2024
Hi Marie, Thank you so much for the glowing review! We are so happy to hear you were satisfied with the service provided and we wish you all the best in your new home, it was great working with you :)
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleCouldn't recommend Jonathan and the team more. Valuation ranged between £25K-100K higher than 3 other local estate agents, and had multiple offers all within and over guide price within 1 week. House went on the market on the Thursday and was under offer by the following Wednesday.
They were also brilliant at chasing the sale through. Would thoroughly recommend, they made a stressful situation a lot easier.
T · 17 April 2025
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
Thanks so much for the kind review! :)
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleJonathan and team were absolutely brilliant from start to finish of our sale. They were so on top of it and professional, whilst making sure to check in with us regularly. Friendly and reliable, would recommend to anyone! Great local knowledge as well which made such a difference when it came to pricing and selling. Thank you all :)
Amber · 17 April 2025
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
Thansk for the kind feedback Amber - we wish you all the best in your new home! :)
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWe had an incredible experience buying our first home with gyles and rose! They kept us updated the whole way through and would answer all our questions in a timely manner. We would 100% recommend and a special thank you to Callum for taking us through the journey
Hannah · 2 August 2025
Agent replied · 23 August 2025
Hi Hannah, thank you so much for the review, glad you were happy with the service provided - many thanks Jonathan
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWe recently bought a house through Gyles & Rose and would highly recommend them. Nothing was too much trouble; they arranged numerous visits back to the house so that we could check details, measure up etc. Always returned phone calls promptly and kept us informed of the process throughout. They would be my first choice of Estate agent if we ever want to sell as their personal, but professional approach was very much appreciated. Thank you to all at Gyles & Rose.
Diana · 11 October 2025
Agent replied · 9 January 2026
Hi Diana, Thank you so much for the review!
We wish you all the best in your new home. Thanks Jonathan
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleJonathan, Matthew and Callum are excellent in every way. We'd had a poor experience at another estate agent, and moved to Gyles and Rose as we thought them to be the best out of two or three others we looked at. They didn't disappoint, being small but very hands on, knowledgeable and professional, certainly not all talk and no action, and empty promises that others seemed to be. They gave our sale a complete makeover and made it look very slick, getting us a buyer very quickly. They are always available at the end of a phone, always helpful and never dismissive. We'd thoroughly recommend them!
Adrian · 21 July 2025
Agent replied · 26 July 2025
Hi Adrian, thanks so much for the review! Glad you were happy with the service provide :)
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleFantastic experience from start to finish! The team provided a very positive and realistic valuation, managed viewings efficiently, and secured a great sale in no time. Their professionalism, communication, and expertise made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Thank you Jonathan and Matthew!
Yoel · 21 February 2025
Agent replied · 22 April 2025
Hi Yoel,
Thank you for your kind feedback, I am happy to hear we aligned with expectations.
All the best :)
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI have dealt with many estate agents over the years and this experience was the best. Gyles and Rose are professional, efficient and good to work with. Our sale wasn't without it's problems but all was dealt with well and I felt they listened to our requirements. Their systems work well and there was good communication.
I have no hesitation recommending them.
Felicity · 26 December 2025
Agent replied · 9 January 2026
Hi Felicity, thank you so much for the review, have a great Christmas!
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotJonathan and Mathew were totally…
Jonathan and Mathew were totally brilliant estate agents. We had tried other leading estate agents before them but to no avail didn't sell our home. Jonathan came to see us and stated that he would sell our house within a 3 week period and true to his word he did. Mathew and Jonathan were amazing and kept us updated and informed of any viewings making sure our house was marketed wonderfully. the property description of our home was phenomenal, a true wordsmith and the photography exceptional. We could not rate Jonathan and Mathew high enough the 5 star rating isn't enough. exceptional estate agents. We would highly recommend 100% absolutely fantastic.
Marie · 11 November 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
FacebookWe are coming to the end of our first week in our beautiful new dream home. Jonathan has supported us continuously along the way...from arranging last minute viewings to late night queries. No question was left unanswered and Jonathan was always just at the end of the phone. Communication was excellent; assisting us with solicitors and the rest of the chain. His knowledge is second-to-none, and we couldn't recommend Gyles & Rose enough! Thank you so much for all of your help and advice on our house-buying journey :)
Rachael · 22 June 2022
Agent replied · 25 June 2025
Hi Rachael, thank you so much for the review! We are so glad you are loving your new home, it's beautiful! 😀
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotStellar firm!
My partner and I came to know Gyles & Rose whilst searching for our forever home. Great news - we found it but, even better, having met Jonathan on the day of our viewing we thought we’d found a great estate agent, too, for our own sale. Jonathan, Matthew and the team are simply stellar. Gyles & Rose leave the competition for dust and are an all-round delight to do business with. If you are looking for a professional, competitive service, with a fantastic team who will treat you well and treat your house sale and purchase as though it’s their own forever home, then the intelligent choice is most definitely Gyles & Rose
Shelley · 12 April 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleReview websites are so negative because we mostly only have something to say when we’ve had a bad experience. That wasn’t the case with Jonathan Harvey at Gyles & Rose. Jonathan was fantastic! His skillset was faultless and communication was always at the forefront of the transaction. His charm, knowledge and charisma shattered the age-old stigma around estate agents. Thank you Jonathan.
Stewart · 26 October 2022
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
Thanks for the review Stewart! All the best, Jonathan
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotEverything about Gyles & Rose are…
Everything about Gyles & Rose are great. We liked Jonathan the moment we opened the door. There were no hard sale tactics, he was honest about the market and we liked how he came to the valuation figure. The photo's were great and now we have sold. It has been a pleasure dealing with the whole team from start to finish and I would highly recommend them.
Sarah · 22 April 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleJonathan and his team at Giles & Rose put the personal touch into our sale and worked so hard to get what was a stressful time (moving home) over the line. I would say they exceeded our expectations responding exceptionally prompt (all hours of the day) and very professional.
They were the only reason we actually got to move in the end through their determination and support along the way. Highly recommended.
Tony · 26 October 2023
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotA****
Gyles & Rose handled the sale of our property with the minimum of fuss, managing all the viewings themselves and providing informative feedback. They were always available and returned calls and answered our queries promptly. Overall they made what can be a difficult process an easy ride to completion. A big thank you to Jonathan, Matthew and Lorraine.
Johann · 27 July 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotFantastic experience from start to…
Fantastic experience from start to finish! The team provided a very positive and realistic valuation, managed viewings efficiently, and secured a great sale in no time. Their professionalism, communication, and expertise made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Thank you Jonathan and Matthew!
Joel · 14 February 2025
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotI cannot fault them - wonderful estate agents without the silly waistcoat suits!
The experience we had using Gyles & Rose to purchase our house was great. Jonathan was one of the reasons we decided to offer on the house in the first place. He is very knowledgeable about what to look for in a house, he was not pushy or overly sales orientated, he didn't have the "estate agent" persona that I am not a fan of. Professional, relaxed and kind. Working with Matthew was also just the same, they were constantly responsive and even if I needed to leave a message they always came back to me. I would recommend them without hesitation.
Customer · 2 November 2022
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleHighly recommend Jonathan and the team at Giles and Rose. They were brilliant throughout the whole process and are great at what they do. Loved the personal service.
Paul · 17 April 2024
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
Hi Paul,
Thank you so much for the review, it was a pleasure!
Jonathan … More
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotCouldn't recommend Gyles & Rose enough!
We are coming to the end of our first week in our beautiful new dream home. Jonathan has supported us continuously along the way...from arranging last minute viewings to late night queries. No question was left unanswered and Jonathan was always just at the end of the phone. Communication was excellent; assisting us with solicitors and the rest of the chain. His knowledge is second-to-none, and we couldn't recommend Gyles & Rose enough! Thank you so much for all of your help and advice on our house-buying journey :)
Rachael · 22 June 2022
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotI would like to thank Jonathan and the…
I would like to thank Jonathan and the guys at Giles & Rose, they have been very helpful through a tricky period in the housing market. They took over from my previous agent and instantly got more viewings. Good communication and advice. Polite, helpful staff whoever you speak with and I would highly recommend them.
Peter · 14 May 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotRecommend
I have dealt with many estate agents over the years and this experience was the best. Gyles and Rose are professional, efficient and good to work with. Our sale wasn't without it's problems but all was dealt with well and I felt they listened to our requirements. Their systems work well and there was good communication.
FB · 22 December 2025
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