Trusted Agent profile · Elmbridge
★★★★★
208 reviews across 2 platforms
Boldre House, Thames Ditton, KT7 0JP, Elmbridge, KT7 0JP
Water Side Residential's office in Elmbridge, at Boldre House, is rated 3.6 out of 5 across 208 reviews on two platforms, including 19 Google reviews rated 4.2.
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5/5
TrustpilotBrilliant service
I cannot recommend Kate Martin from The Primrose Hill branch highly enough. From our very first interaction, Kate was warm, professional and really understood our needs - just an absolute pleasure to deal with, thank you!
5/5
TrustpilotJane was extremely helpful
Jane was extremely helpful and responsive throughout the process answering any questions we had along the way. Thanks to this it was a very smooth process with no stress. Great experience.
5/5
TrustpilotEasy five stars from me!
From a local point of view, the service from the Notting Hill branch was excellent. Paris was approachable, informed, and clearly knowledgeable about the area. Everything felt organised and hassle‑free from start to finish.
5/5
TrustpilotI had a really positive experience…
I had a really positive experience dealing with Ollie throughout my time with the property. He was always professional, responsive, and genuinely helpful whenever I had a question or needed assistance. Ollie communicated clearly, handled everything efficiently, and made the whole process feel straightforward and stress-free. I really appreciated his support and the level of service he provided from start to finish.
1/5
TrustpilotUnprofessional, delayed response, terrible experience
To the Management Team, I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the unacceptable service we received during our move-in process. My brother secured this tenancy by paying the security deposit and 12 months of rent in advance. Despite this significant financial commitment and the fulfillment of all our obligations, the agency failed to provide the keys on the agreed-upon date. We were left without access to the property for four days. To make matters worse, upon finally receiving the keys, we discovered there was no hot water in the flat. This meant that after a four-day delay, we were still unable to live in the property comfortably. This level of negligence is unprofessional and a clear breach of our rental agreement. I expect a formal apology and a pro-rata refund for the four days we were denied access to the property. Unbelievable service!!! Would definetely not recommend this agency....
1/5
TrustpilotDesperately waiting for the keys
It has been already two days since signing the rent agreement and paying upfront the full rent for a year yet the keys not released. I don't recommend to use JDW's services for real estate rentals. It is a total disaster and frustration. Day 3: The cupboard door is broken and there's no hot water in the house. My disappointment is at its peak. Andrea and Prue, whom I was in contact with during the rental process, unfortunately haven't responded to my calls or messages. They always had an excuse. They haven't inspected the premise once for any defects before renting it.
5/5
TrustpilotKate Martin is the best!
I have worked with Kate Martin for a number of years and she is very knowledgeable and gives great property advice. If you are looking to rent in North London, she's the best!
5/5
TrustpilotWe had an excellent experience working…
We had an excellent experience working with Charlie! From the very beginning, he really took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for, and it showed in every property he recommended. The flats he showed us were spot on, exactly what we had in mind, which made the whole process so much smoother and more enjoyable. Charlie clearly has a great instinct for matching people with the right homes. He’s knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely listens, which made us feel confident we were in good hands. We never felt pressured, just well-guided.
1/5
TrustpilotTerrible experience as a buyer
Terrible experience as a buyer, felt scammed by this agency particularly the agent called Fee. I was told various lies to try and drive the price up (which I later found out she was trying to get me to pay a further 100k to the offer they had but led me to believe the other buyer was offering similar) I was also the highest offer and last minute told they had another similar offer. Just a mess and would never go near this agency again.
5/5
TrustpilotExcellent agency
Paris has been a real pleasure to work with. He managed to fit me in for a viewing at very short notice and helped me close all formalities at impressive speed.
5/5
Trustpilot10/10
Can’t fault the service from the Notting Hill team. Paris was super helpful, very attentive, and kept things moving without any stress. Communication was clear and consistent throughout. Would definitely recommend.
5/5
TrustpilotGreat experience
Great experience, we dealt with Ollie from the Battersea branch and he was super efficient. The whole process was very smooth and great communication. Very happy with the end result!
5/5
TrustpilotLily at the Beckenham branch has been…
Lily at the Beckenham branch has been amazing from start to finish. I couldn't be happier with how a Lily and the team handled everything, being helpful, professional and friendly.
5/5
TrustpilotAll staff especially Jane at St…
All staff especially Jane at St Margarets branch professional helpful experienced and kind . Very supportive through a long house selling process . Highly recommended
5/5
TrustpilotI’ve had the pleasure of working with…
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kate Martin for the last 10 years. Kate and her team have consistently found me great tenants over the years. Highly recommend!
5/5
TrustpilotThank you to Massy Eslami, Property Manager at Belgrave Square
I would particularly like to commend Massy Eslami, Property Manager at Belgrave Square, who went above and beyond the call of duty in doing all sorts of extra tasks to help me when the tenant vacated my flat. As I live abroad, I very much needed and appreciated her extra commitment and assistance.
5/5
TrustpilotGreat service
Paris and the team at Notting Hill quickly found well-vetted tenants for my one-bedroom flat. They handled viewings and checks efficiently. Thank you!
1/5
TrustpilotI rented this apartment for a two-month…
I rented this apartment for a two-month stay. It was a disappointment. Throughout the stay, there were consistent delays in resolving basic matters. Requests often went unanswered and required multiple follow-ups. You should be warned that there is construction in the building next door. The agency and landlord did not disclose this. Most concerningly, despite having departed the apartment months ago and received a report from them that everything was left in great condition, we have still not received the security deposit. It seems that their delays may not have just been bad service but rather bad faith.
5/5
TrustpilotParis was super helpful from the…
Paris was super helpful from the beginning to the end, always responsive! Big shout also to his team in Notting Hill! Thank you
1/5
TrustpilotAVOID AT ALL COSTS
If I could give 0 stars I would. I've rented 10 years in London and I have honestly NEVER been treated so awfully or experienced such unprofessional conduct. I truly wish I'd read all these reviews before I accepted a property through them because how these people are even in business is beyond me. They are useless, lie on tap and speak down to you at every opportunity. The onboarding process itself was bad enough - they (Alexandra, Emily and Samantha) were rude throughout, moved my move in date multiple times causing me to lose money and ignored any of my queries when I tried to get clarity on what was going on. But the second they wanted an answer - or for me to pay something - they would harass me relentlessly (including when I was at a funeral, which they were well aware of at the time). The property, which for context was fairly new and modern, was then handed over to me uncleaned (i.e. black surfaces, gunk in the shower, tea stains all over the floor). In itself this was bad enough and a breach of contact on their side, but I then quickly learned the drains were completely blocked too. They left me for months unable to use my own shower as the tray was completely full by the time the water would even get warm, rendering it inaccessible (thankfully I had an alternative via the gym but no compensation or apology was given for months of no access). Throughout this, they would either ignore my emails or respond with stupid comments like 'oh I think we just need a new shower head' (?) every time I tried to chase. I eventually had a (dodgy) plumber sent round who clearly made the problem worse as despite fixing the initial 'block', the shower began leaking shortly after. A different (and this time decent) plumber managed to fix it but told them they would need to carry out follow on work as it was soaking underneath the floors and they would need taking up to dry out properly. Of course they ignored this and within weeks the flat was COVERED in furry black mould spanning across the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The smell was literally unbearable and they didn't bother actioning anything until I threatened to contact environmental health (not that they ever properly fixed it, just painted over it). I literally spent my own birthday sleeping freezing cold on the floor (so I could be next to the open window) just so that I could breathe outside air. I had to throw out so many of my clothes as they smelt so bad afterwards, and they had the audacity to send some btec handyman over after telling me they were sending specialist mould removal people. This guy literally wandered over to Tesco to buy some own brand mould removal spray and asked to use my cloths (which obviously then had to be binned) to try and clean it. Clearly that failed given the scale of the issue and after smearing it all over the place and ruining my cloths, he then helped himself to my hoover and stupidly tried to hoover up gunky chunks of mould causing more damage to my personal property. There's a thousand other stories I could tell including them refusing to tell me where the meters for the property were so that I could take readings (on move in day they told me their inventory people had taken them and they would be sent to me - this turned out to be a lie), nor would they give me a key to my own letterbox for over THREE months. Turns out the meters were inside a locked cupboard that I needed a code for but despite finally getting access thanks to a neighbour, I still couldn't even set up my own electric bill as I needed the letters inside the postbox to do so. I left as soon as the break clause kicked in because I was making myself ill with the stress of dealing with them. I also knew they were going to act up and try and scam me out of my security deposit when I left. The flat was given back to them in pristine condition, and a thousand times better than it was given to me in, so they had zero authority to try anything but I was one step ahead just in case. I also got in contact with the LL behind their back and let her know everything that was actually going on without her knowledge. Turns out she hated them too. Quite literally the worst company I've ever encountered. (Just want to add that Gina was the only person I encountered who was ever polite but sadly I didn't meet her until the point I was leaving!)
1/5
TrustpilotSharp Decline in Service and Unauthorised Marketing, Disappointed with JD W Wood & Co Lettings
I let 2 properties through J D Wood & Co letting team in Belgravia, London SW1V since 2024. Over time the quality of services and customer care, accounting has plummeted. Rental statements are issued up to 7 days late; random fees are deducted, for example I got charged fees usually applied to overseas landlords although JDW have all my documents proving I am British, live in Britain etc. In addition although I negotiated clear cut service contract with JDW, they still apply randomly irregular fees opted out of. Then in 2024/2025 they restructured and their system went crazy with shifting the responsibility away from the local office I dealt with. I got so frustrated I terminated their agency. On the marketing side their letting team manager offered to visit and discuss potential letting of a property I have in Pimlico. Next thing I discovered that he went ahead and advertised the property to let without my approval. He even used other agents floor plans and pictures in the add! He was confronted after I was told about the advertisement by another local agent. JDW withdrew the advertisement and I have refused to deal with them since.
5/5
TrustpilotHighly recommended
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Notting Hill team, and especially Paris, to anyone looking for a reliable and proactive estate agent.
5/5
TrustpilotCan Gelirli and his team at the…
Can Gelirli and his team at the Belgravia Office gave been outstanding in organising and selling our flat in Pimlico. Thank you Cam for all your help and effort. Ivan
1/5
TrustpilotI wish that I read the reviews prior to…
I wish that I read the reviews prior to my dealings with this agent. I’ve been a landlord for decades, have mostly stayed with the same company for a very long period, any issues were always resolved promptly and I felt that my custom was important. Having engaged JWD for a very short time, I’m bitterly regretting my decision. Before tenants were found, I stipulated that the I’ve always directly seen to any issues arising from the tenants regarding the property, that I engage my own contractors. But lo and behold, JDW has taken a “FLOAT “ from the rent received. It’s not possible to contact the person responsible as they only have “SKELETON “ staff working!! Since my engagement with the agency, having spoken with a few people, it transpired that there are quite a few disgruntled people like me who find that the agency doesn’t provide an adequate service.
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