Abbotts Ely reviews in East Cambridgeshire

★★★★★ 1/5

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We had a terrible experience trying to…

We had a terrible experience trying to sell our house through Abbotts. We finally gave up after it transpired that Abbotts had advised the builder of the new build that we wished to purchase to put the price of the new build up by over £40k (even though we had already paid a substantial retention for the new build). Abbotts weren’t even the builders agent. We felt totally betrayed. We raised a complaint with the area manager Stephen Rivett who said he would investigate and get back to us within 14 days. Surprise surprise, we never heard any more from him. If estate agents ever want to improve their reputations they need to stop unethical practices and accept that proper regulation needs to be put in place.

A · 20 July 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Surveyor given keys to walk through house with occupant in bed

My son is using these to sell his house but as i live there all visits were to be arranged with me. Yesterday a surveyor had arranged to come but i was not given a time, my son told me they would give him a time before the visit. I work regular nights and to my horror just after 9am someone started coming up the stairs towards my bedroom shouting hello.They had given the keys to the surveyor to let himself in but what is more odd is why was he making his way upstairs to the bedrooms.I rang to complain cant get them to answer the phone, i rang and have emailed their head office 3 times but no reply.They couldnt care less i am living with the key and furniture piled up against the door considering getting the locks changed or phoning the police.I am a disabled person extremely vulnerable in my own home.No way would i give this firm any business they have no professional standards and shouldnt be allowed to operate

Jeanette · 23 February 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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I feel sorry for the poor sodds who have these guys as their estate agent. Tried to book in to view some houses they are advertising and was told we had to have to speak to a mortgage adviser first. Unusual, but fine, did that. Having done that tried to get viewings booked, telling them any time on a specific day given - they not only failed to book the viewings, but when we called to ask when they were on the day, they then had the cheek to blame us for not giving them a specific time (I would have thought any time would be easier). Who knows what would have happened if we saw those houses, but we've now offered elsewhere. Oh and the mortgage company they refer you too has 1 star on trust pilot. Undoubtedly they get a great commission for referrals. If you have these guys, I'd recommend looking for another agent.

Oli · 26 October 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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My main point of contact was David Monk. I have purchased several houses over the years and he has been the most professional and knowledgeable I have dealt with, by far..... Abbotts are extremely helpful and I would definitely recommend them whether you are a seller or purchaser

Ian · 26 October 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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Do not go with this estate agent

Do not go with this estate agent. Got email wrong and contract didn't arrive, photographer turned up with no PPE on and walked into my house, photos mediocre but attention to detail dreadful, took a week for photos to arrive, didn't offer a sale board, house of market for a week no intetest but didnt call any one. Was after a property also with them. No communication dreadful service. Property I put the offer in for I think has now been taken off market and not even a courtesy call to tell me.

Sarah · 23 August 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Had Patrick come out and value my house giving some great advise and linked me up with Jess for mortgage advice. Very honest advise when compared to the other agents used for valuation. As it was looks like we will part exchange if we didn't would have sold through Abbots.

Mark · 27 October 2019

★★★★★ 1/5

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Do not fall for their sales pitch

Do not fall for their sales pitch. They were the only estate agents that wanted to charge a £149 upfront fee even though i provided them with professional photos. They told me they had a specific buyer lined up for my property. Months later and not 1 viewing. They now ignore my emails and even though my contract is for multi agent, have told me I will have to pay a their fee if another agent sells in the next 2 years. AVOID USING THIS COMAPNY

Andrew · 15 May 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Many thanks to the team at the Ely office for their help with our recent move. Their professionalism was exemplary as I would have expected but I cannot praise highly enough the support we received from Rebekah and Pat in overcoming the problems faced between offer and completion.

Robin · 27 October 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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Fantastic service and the team were extremely helpful, they went above and beyond to help us with our sale

Andrew · 26 October 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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AT the end of a very difficult sale through no fault of Abbotts, the support and service I received throughout the process was second to none. Always completely upfront and honest and eventually achieved a fantastic result and top price when selling my property. Highly recommend.

Jason · 27 October 2019

★★★★★ 1/5

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Wouldn't use them if there was only one Estate Agent...in the world.

I have previously put my property on the market with Abbotts. Firstly, they were not very good listeners at all. They wouldn't listen to comments about how I knew my house after living there for around a decade (at the time) & when it comes to photographs (on Rightmove) apparently less is more according to them. I eventually removed the property from the market unsold but they had the cheek to ring me one day & TELL ME that I needed to put it back on again with them. They are very corporate, money focused & employ high-pressure generic employees (like them) I get a letter almost EVERY WEEK now it is back on the market again telling me that it's time to list with them. If it feels wrong then don't do it.

Edd · 6 September 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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So very Bad.

So very bad. When a company insists that a potential buyer prove their monetary situation even before viewing a property, let alone getting to the point of making an offer, it is not only pointless, rude and disrespectful to those who go to them to view a property, but more importantly, does a huge disservice to the people who go to them to sell their property. I assume they are so flooded with sales that they can afford to act in that way on behalf of their clients. Monetary verification comes at a later date once an offer has been made. It's like walking into an auto showroom and proving your bank balance prior to looking! A crazy bad business policy that in this case may have lost a sale for their client.

AGIUS · 27 July 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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Unacceptable service

If you are looking to rent a property or planning to let your property like I did then you must avoid this company.Abbotts was managing my property and the entire experience was very very bad. This company has been failing me on every level and I have been very disappointed. My property was left uninhabitable following the tenancy causing great financial burden for me. The tenancy ended 7 months ago and I am still waiting for return of deposit and closure of my books. I have not seen anything as unprofessional and self centred. Please avoid at all cost.

Heike · 23 March 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thank you Abbotts team Pat, David and Rebekah. You have all been great and made selling and buying easy and helped me every step of the way. I felt that no question was too much to ask. Highly recommend.

Carolyn · 26 October 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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Incredibly disappointing service

Incredibly slow and disappointing service

Shaista · 29 July 2025

★★★★★ 2/5

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Poor service

I have to say that I have been very disappointed with your service for the following reason:

Diploma6 · 31 January 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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An Amazing Team. They really Care about their customers and are with you every step of the way. A very Friendly, professional Team.PositiveProfessionalism

Amanda · 26 October 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Very happy with the service given, friendly helpful team that kept us fully informed all the way. Pat dealt with any little problems quickly and efficiently, would definitely use this estate agent if we ever moved again !

Jane · 27 October 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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Unsolicited mail received from Abbott's…

Unsolicited mail received from Abbott's Kings Lynn.They cannot even sell a property similar to mine up the road, but they are quite happy to tout for my business.They search for property addresses from online estate agents because they know their days are numbered. They then promise the earth when in fact they are just parasites who are no better than any other high street estate agent. Avoid at all costs......

Gary · 4 September 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

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Pat, David and Team were very responsive, patient and understanding. The sale went through smoothly without any issues thanks to their coordination. Would definitely recommend them for future house sales. n

Amanda · 26 October 2020

★★★★★ 2/5

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Delays in getting repairs done in the…

Delays in getting repairs done in the property . For example 6 weeks without a washing machine . Calls never returned . Very poor customer service especially when ending my tenancy . Friendly until you sign and move in , then they aren't interested in you anymore . Will never use them again

Sam · 12 June 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

Google

Extremely dishonest when returning deposit, charged for faults that were present before our tenancy and then lied repeatedly. Staff were incredibly rude and dishonest. If I could give zero I would do!

Steve · 27 October 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

It was a slow start but all went really well. The staff were all friendly and helpful. David, Pat and Rebekah all helped with our purchase

Denise · 26 October 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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we asked for a valuation and were well pleased.

we asked for a valuation, and Samantha came out to see us. she gave us some very good advice and valuation better than we had expected, along withher help we were able to compleat our tasks that we are working on

David · 14 November 2022