Every review we hold for the Dorchester office, from every platform, shown as written. First names only.
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1/5
TrustpilotStill waiting for cavity wallβ¦
Still waiting for cavity wall insulation which was taken out 5-6 years ago. No fix to external pointing which caused damp issues very poor customer call centre . Going to the ombudsman to report issues. Very poor places for people. Still on fuse wire which keeps blowing they cut my fuse panel box now I do t know what fuses are what, Very por service.
Paul Β· 1 December 2023
Agent replied Β· 11 June 2024
Hello, thanks for bringing this issue to our attention. Weβre sorry that youβve had a negative experience with us, if you have desired resolution to your current issues then please email us at customerfocusteam@placesforpeople.co.uk. Just make sure to include details of the issue, your full name and postal address. Thank you - MG
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TrustpilotUgh.
On 25/6/18 a woman in a van MV67HKL parked outside MY house. They were there for ages. How rude. There was no space for me to park my own car so I had to park 5 mins away from my own house. Then, the driver finished their job and sat in the van blasting really loud music for at least 10 minutes, obviously causing disruption to all of the houses nearby including mine which the rude driver was parked outside of. Never ever going to use this service and I will be sure to tell everyone my dissaproval of this service.
Customer Β· 25 June 2018
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TrustpilotThe whole experiance from start toβ¦
The whole experiance from start to finish was amazing π can't fault anybody or the team of staff I have delt with. Emma who original took all my documents was amazing answered all my questions made sure I understood the process. On to devante who kept me in the loop weekly what was happening and the date I would be moving in brilliant friendly guy. Then Owen and the others who worked hard to get the house ready for my family to move into. Can't thankyou all enough from the the bottom of our hearts a big thankyou your team have all been amazing they are an asset to pfp!!
Claire Β· 18 October 2024
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TrustpilotShocking place avoid completely avoid
Shocking place avoid completely avoid. Will be giving flat up due to their service and the people they let live in the flats. They put up a scaffolding outside my kitchen window in the middle of a heatwave so I can't open the window they gave me no notice at all. I rang the housing officer he didn't even know and he's meant to be looking after the block. Motorbikes inside the communal entrance and the garden. And to top it of theres a neighbor who has had an injunction against her many reports from myself and others and yet she's still there believing a 60 ft garden is hers nobody is allowed on the garden without mouth. places for people do absolutely nothing. I promise you now you go with theses tinpots a month down the line you'd probably give your property up like I'm doing. Shocking so-called company. Absolute tin pots.
Ryan Β· 22 August 2022
Agent replied Β· 11 June 2024
Hello, We are so sorry to see read this complaint. Please could you email us at customerfocusteam@placesforpeople.co.uk with the details so the team can look into this for you. Many thanks - JW
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TrustpilotI have been renting with them for 5β¦
I have been renting with them for 5 years, they left me without heating for 3 years!! Finally put in a new boiler inly to do it wrong and leave me with a massive water leek which I'm now paying for. They hang up when you call,don't turn up when there suppose to and leave massive holes in walls so you freeze..... all whilst you have cancer. AVOID AVOID AVOID!!! If I had any other place to go I would, they truly are awful. My son and I currently have no working kitchen have sat in all day for no one to show and can't get through as they are hanging up everytime. I feel lost thanks to them.
Lisa Β· 22 August 2022
Agent replied Β· 11 June 2024
Hello,We are so sorry to hear of the issues you have experienced. Please could you email us with the details of your complaint to customerfocusteam@placesforpeople.co.uk so the team can look into this for you.Many thanks - JW
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TrustpilotIt's been going on for a long time nowβ¦
It's been going on for a long time now I had a leak in my kitchen and a few times I was let down sating they was stuck in traffic and couldn't make it when she told me he lived in the area then he came said it was the roof so again had to take time off work the roofer came didn't knock on just came and went I only found this out after the time he was due then I rang up they sating he's been but can't do anything as no scaffolding wasn't in place so end of the day my roof was done but the damp and mould is all on my wall and is now in my cupboards ruining my contents the smell is that bad I'm waiting to see my doctor as its now affecting my health I have rang messaged emailed and still nothing is being done absolute joke now
Michelle Β· 22 August 2022
Agent replied Β· 11 June 2024
Hello, We are so sorry to hear of the issues you have experienced. Please email us at customerfocusteam@placesforpeople.co.uk with the details of your complaint so the team can look into this for you. Many thanks - JW
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5/5
TrustpilotNo complaints here β¦
I have been with p4p a few years now and I have to say I have been treated marvellously by this company and the people who work for them , if ever I apply for a repair they are knocking on my door within hours.they answer the phone promptly and are always really helpful..
Arthur Β· 9 July 2024
Agent replied Β· 24 August 2024
Good morning Arthur, thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review. We are happy to hear you have had a good experience with Places for People. Have a lovely day! :) - MG
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TrustpilotShower was way past its sell by date
Shower was way past its sell by date . The team who came to look at it changed it there and then. No messing about just straight forward and polite service
Karen Β· 29 October 2024
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TrustpilotGardening
I have been trying to sort out the costing of our garden maintenance for a while now at Bents cottages Mowbray road South shields, but getting no where the landscape manager keeps referring me to living plus then the email gets sent to our scheme manager ,and so it goes round and round no body is interested in the state of the grounds . All you are bothered about is the service charge. So much for your Spirit values and the slogan we work better when we work together!!! Regards Malcolm Turner
Malcolm Β· 8 August 2022
Agent replied Β· 11 June 2024
Good Afternoon, We are sorry to hear of these issues. Please email us at customerfocusteam@placesforpeople.co.uk with the details and your full address so the team can look into this for you and allocate accordingly. Many thanks - JW
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Trustpilotwe are currently in a property that isβ¦
we are currently in a property that is not suitable for my Husbands needs as he is disabled, he is in Hospital and has been in Hospital for 36 days because he kept banging into a Storage Heater in our Hallway, he ended up in Hospital with Septic Arthritis of the Knee. So Place for People said we could remove it and replace with a slimmer one. been in touch with some Electrician and they have said because these Storage Heaters in the Flats are Old they got Asbestos in them so the costing would be well out of our Price range. do Place for People realise that it would be an Impossible task. not sure but really not good.
Mrs Β· 7 August 2022
Agent replied Β· 11 June 2024
Hello,We are so sorry to hear this complaint. Please email us at customerfocusteam@placesforpeople.co.uk with the details of the complaint and full address so the team can look into this for you. Many thanks - JW
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5/5
TrustpilotNew tenant
Having become a new tenant recently, I must say I'm impressed with the fast responses and help I've received in relation to moving in. Everybody has been kind and helpful and responsive to my needs. Looking forward to many happy years
Tracy Β· 18 February 2021
Agent replied Β· 11 June 2024
Hi TraceyWe are really grateful for you taking the time to provide such a kind review - thank you!All the best in your new home. Kindest regardsJG
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3/5
TrustpilotWhen I need repairs seen to they areβ¦
When I need repairs seen to they are often done fairly quick.Emergency calls are dealt with very efficiently too.My last housing officer (Catriona Fraser) was the best person I have ever dealt with in housing in over 20 plus years and this includes 2 other council areas.Sadly she has retired and will be missed.I've yet to hear anything from my new officer.The windows and kitchen are extremely outdated but no one seems bothered much just now!I pay my rent on time and I think this should earn me priority status,something I think you should consider for good tenants???What about a weekly/monthly cash draw too.Or even just rewards to appreciate good tenants??I've been with you for over 10 years and hope you want to keep me content by making things better.Hope this email will assist you.
Stephen Β· 10 October 2024
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TrustpilotA big thank you to Charlotteβ¦
A big thank you to Charlotte Shannon-Knowles for exceptional experience from the day I made enquiries on purchasing property from Places for People, viewing and further contacts regarding my purchase.
Anna Β· 7 November 2024
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2/5
TrustpilotProperty not secure β¦
We first put in about side gate was down and fence leaning over that was in end december now we are in middle of July they was supposed do it on the 15th never come and did not let me know,I phoned up and was told the man has gone sick I was told now that I would have to wait until middle of September why canβt the man when he comes back to work start where he left of so having no side gate the property is still not secure I still hold no hope of it being done
Maureen Β· 18 July 2022
Agent replied Β· 11 June 2024
Hello,We are so sorry to hear the issues you have experienced with us. Please could you send the details of this complaint and your full address to customerfocusteam@placesforpeople.co.uk so our team can look into this for you.Many thanks - JW
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TrustpilotA thank you to all of you gas engineers!
Hi, just want to thank Jerrod (Jed, as he likes to be called) for making sure my combi-boiler is working fine during the annual gas safety check. He was polite, professional and friendly. (no, I wasn't bribed into saying this, lol) Many thanks. (-:
Anthony Β· 24 February 2020
Agent replied Β· 11 June 2024
Thanks for your lovely feedback, Anthony. We will pass this over to the Gas team to make sure that Jed knows about your comments. ;o)Thanks KL, Customer Focus
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1/5
TrustpilotTry ringing this company for a repair π€
Friday 15th July 2022Try ringing this company. They put you on hold for 6 mins then just when you think youβre going to get through the voice comes on and tells you itβs going to be 9 mins ? Then you get through eventually and they cut you off just as youβre giving the postcode. They donβt ring you back. So you start all over again but this time the waiting time has gone up to 20 mins. Very frustrating customer service for repairs. J. Tait
JT Β· 18 July 2022
Agent replied Β· 11 June 2024
Hello, We are sorry to hear the issues you have had with your call. Please could you email us the your full complaint and the service repairs needed with your address to customerfocusteam@placesforpeople.co.uk so the team can look into this for you.Many thanks - JW
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TrustpilotPlaces for people are a joke
Places for people are a joke. Thay do nothing but waste peoples time and money. I can't express how disgusted and disappointing I am with these people. Make appointments and cancel with no explanation or just Dont turn up. and do nothing but thob you off and muck you about. I never known any place like it. But yet happy to keep taking people rent money. I've had nothing but hassle with repairs since moving here 2 years ago. And most of my street feel the same. But I am taking it further as I've had enough
JOANNE Β· 16 July 2022
Agent replied Β· 11 June 2024
Hello,We are so sorry to read this complaint and to hear the issues you have experienced. Please could you email us at customerfocusteam@placesforpeople.co.uk with the details of your complaint and your full address so the team can look into this for you.Many thanks - JW
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TrustpilotRecently new tenant
Recently new tenant. Moved 3 months ago and so far no complaints. It was a long process between being offered to moving in, waited 4 months but other than that has been a smooth journey. All staff Iβve spoken to have been nice and made the transition smooth. Only downfall I would say is the property Iβm in the corridors/stairs could do with a paint as walls have many black marks on them , making it look unpleasant.
Miss Β· 4 November 2024
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TrustpilotJacky Braxton & Mandy Morgan Anstee
Jacky Braxton & Mandy Morgan Anstee Both of these fantastic women have gone above and beyond and helped me more than I could possibly say. Whilst going through a very difficult time, their professional yet friendly approach has been top tier. Commodities to PfP. Thank you so much! It'll never be forgotten.
Rebbie Β· 29 July 2024
Agent replied Β· 24 August 2024
Good morning, thank you for taking the time to leave positive feedback. I will be sure to pass this back to Jacky and Mandy. We are thrilled to hear you have had such a positive experience with PFP. Have a lovely day! :) - MG
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TrustpilotSlum landlords
I have been a tenant with Places for People for 22 years and I can honestly say I wish I had stayed with the council. My house is literally falling apart and they refuse to do anything. I am so sick of been fobbed off with stupid excuses as to why nothing is getting done. I no longer class my house as a home it is now just a house. I feel totally let down after being a.tenant for so long. So I would definitely not recommend them to anyone.
Michelle Β· 11 July 2022
Agent replied Β· 11 June 2024
Hello,We are so sorry to read this. Please could you send details of your complaint and full address to customerfocusteam@placesforpeople.co.uk so the team can look into this for you.Many thanks - JW
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TrustpilotPlaces for people
Got new balcony windows put in in July, and the workman that put them in was lovely and friendly, it took him most of the day and he never took a lunch break just carried on, great, but, it had taken me 7 months of phone calls and complaints to get them done, this is not good during winter time, places for people seem to be good at taking your rent or lease money, but don't give anything back unless you fight for it, not good for a housing association
Alma Β· 2 October 2024
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TrustpilotAnswer
You have to keep asking when something is suppose to be followed up also if you have a repair it is a while before anything gets repaired I'm on a water meter and it is dripping and I have to wait till Dec for someone to come out
Mrs Β· 1 October 2024
Agent replied Β· 25 October 2024
Good afternoon, thanks for bringing this issue to our attention and thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. So we are able to investigate this further please email us on customerfocusteam@placesforpeople.co.uk with full detail of the issue, your full name and postal address. Many thanks, CG
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TrustpilotUse of scaffolding for repair work.
Overall Places For People are doing OK. My main criticism is that we are not informed when work which requires scaffolding is about to begin. All I see is scaffolding going up and not knowing what the job is, how long the job is going to take and when the scaffolding will be removed.Scaffolding reduces building security, especially when it has been there for some time. I have seen scaffolding still there for months at a time. More control over the tepairr work is required so that times and costs can be minimised.We should be informed of repair work either by email and/or notice board.RegardsBrian Hilton
Mr Β· 1 October 2024
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TrustpilotNot all about people at all
Had an interview to work for this company, interview went well, was told would hear in 2 days 7 days later received a generic HR email, requested feedback, this request has been totally ignored! if this is how they treat "people" considering they are "supposed" to be all about people speaks volumes, glad I didn't leave my current company to work for this one! Rude
Louise Β· 4 November 2023
Agent replied Β· 11 June 2024
Good morning Louise,Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We're sorry to hear you've had a negative experience with Places for people. We recognise that you've probably brought this issue to our attention through other avenues, but if you could please email us at Customerfocusteam@Placesforpeople.co.uk with full details of your problem, your full name and postal address, our team would happy to investigate it further.Thanks-Sasha
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