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★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotPoor experience
As a landlord, I cannot recommend this agency. They have high staff turnover, are extremely disorganized, blatantly mis-inform, and oversee shoddy maintenance. The experience from the POV of the tenant seems to be just as poor. The sales team blatantly over-promises, then the landlord is left trying to understand why they are on the hook for things they explicitly did not agree to. Really a horrible experience all around.
Jenny · 4 March 2021
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Dear Jenny Hall, we are sorry to hear you were not satisfied. If you wish to share any further comments about your experience, please do email us on hq@johndwood.co.uk. Kind regards, John D Wood & Co.
★★★★★ 1/5
Trustpilot1 star is too much for them
1 star is too much for them. They are paid to manage a rental property & significantly failed to do so. Their breaches of contract include:
David · 5 November 2025
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotA very satisfied customer
I have let my flat with John D Woods for many years now and the company have always found me a very good tennant. The service has been extremely good and efficient. I would like to specially mention Shioeni Oates and Imogen at the Wandsworth branch. I would highly recommend John D Woods.
Mary · 21 August 2020
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotUnprofessional, delayed response, terrible experience
To the Management Team,
Lara · 20 April 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotI have been working with Shoeni and the…
I have been working with Shoeni and the team for 10yrs with nothing but efficient helpful knowledgeable assistance. Love them! Love they are local and established in the ‘hood. I’ve worked with sales too and can’t say enough nice things about working with Jake and his sales crew.
Jane · 28 May 2021
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotDREAM TEAM! WANDSWORTH COMMON BRANCH!!
Fabulous team at the J.D woods wandsworth common branch! Reliable, very professional and so friendly. Special thanks to Immogen, Isobel snd Sheoni! We have been landlords for many years and we are extremely happy with the service. Would definitely recommend J.D Woods Wandsworth common!! Mr and Mrs Thomas
Hayley · 6 May 2021
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotHorrible experience with this agency
Horrible experience with this agency. I am currently living in a 3 bed flat in Fulham where one of the bedroom ceiling has collapsed and for last 2 months the agency has been slow, practically unresponsive and simply rude. They treat tenants with such disdain it’s shocking. Do not use this company
Ify · 14 December 2022
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Dear Ify Thank you for your getting in touch and we are of course understandably disappointed to hear this. We can see that the Senior Head of Property Management has been in touch and is currently in correspondence, alongside the Property Manager to help resolve this matter.RegardsJohn D Wood & Co.
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotI rented this apartment for a two-month…
I rented this apartment for a two-month stay. It was a disappointment.
Kristina · 5 February 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotSelling with JDW Summertown
We highly recommend prospective sellers to consider JDW in Summertown. Our experience has been first class and the JDW service was highly professional right from the start - realistic estimate of house value, knowledge of the local market and how to maximise our sale price and managing our anxieties and expectations throughout the whole lengthy process to completion. The team were always professional, responsive and friendly and definitely worked hard to help us achieve our sale. They managed everything - EPC, flattering professional photographs included as part of the service, all the very many viewings, right through to chasing solicitors and other parties all along the chain to achieve completion. If you are considering selling your home, then do consider calling Daniel or Wai at JDW.
Claire · 20 October 2022
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotClaire Carter (based at the Weybridge…
Claire Carter (based at the Weybridge branch) handled my purchase from start to finish and was exceedingly efficient. I was on a very tight timeline yet she saw no reason as to why we could not complete on time and she held true to her word. She chased deadlines when needs be and kept me informed immediately of any requests for information or any news.I never had to chase her for an answer to any question I had and I hugely appreciated her transparency throughout the process. I cannot recommend her and the agency enough.
C · 7 October 2022
★★★★★ 3/5
TrustpilotAverage performance
A recent new tenant who turned out to be very pleasant was found very quickly. The previous Tenancy Find was supposed to be for two tenants in the flat whereas in fact there were three and I was not happy about that.
Sheila · 17 August 2020
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleThere's bloody 2 job centres sat nav sent me taking my daughter at 4.30 dark to wrong one! Dropped her off with no mobile on her said I'd be outside no outside! It's hidden away holding her baby in dark and rain walked into it she was sent out as wrong one across town with no idea how to find it and no phone. Then couldn't even direct me there as had no bloody idea there self. Both close at 5 so now both closed dark no idea where my daughter is.? Carrying a baby.....my opinion don't ask single parents with babies who don't live in Woking to go to an appointment half hour before you close and not inform them There's 2 job centre's!! Mayhem...
George · 23 March 2022
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleThey get the job done with minimum fuss. The alternate agents I interviewed all appeared to be trying too hard to impress me. Paula was genuinely confident and did not resort to BS when it came to the valuation.
John · 12 November 2020
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotParsons Green Team
The team were excellent in helping me recently find and move into a property with short deadlines. Nicole was especially helpful in ensuring everything moved quickly and seamlessly. Would highly recommend.
Rich · 23 April 2022
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotThe JDW Chelsea Green sales team worked…
The JDW Chelsea Green sales team worked tirelessly to sell my property in 2020, despite the lockdowns and the pandemic. In particular, I want to thank Robert, Jamie, Sema and Will for their enthusiasm and persistence. Well done!
Evgeny · 23 January 2021
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotI have had consistent help and good…
I have had consistent help and good advice from all those at the Wandsworth office. Shoeni is standout in her knowledge and attitude. Communication has been excellent over the many years I have used them as my letting agent.
Jeremy · 17 August 2020
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotWaste of time
Waste of time. Never responded to my email enquiries or my telephone enquiries. Would not waste my time.
EM · 27 August 2025
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotDishonourable
After we had our offer accepted Sally Behan in Weybridge called to tell us we had been gazumped. We increased our offer above asking price but were told they wouldn’t sell to us. Turns out when the seller found out our name they decided not to sell to us for ‘personal reasons’When pushed about ‘personal reasons’ she then said that there was actually a cash buyer who offered asking price. That property remained on the market for 5 weeks after that before it said under offer. Friends of mine were able to call and make viewings during this time. Disappointing that a company owned by Skipton Building Society would behave like this. The honourable thing to do would be stop acting for the seller but the commission was clearly more important.
Manish · 15 December 2021
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotNot valued as a buyer
We had a really stressful time as a buyer with JDW Esher. Details of the conditions of our offer we’re not passed onto vendor at all; when confronted with this when the transaction was at risk, it was glossed over / denied. We were also told a delayed completion was ‘impossible’. We ended up dealing direct with vendor, with a delayed completion, without issue. Got the feeling JDW were happy for us to lose out and simply switch to another buyer.
Mike · 9 September 2021
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotTerrible experience- J D Wood Summertown
Terrible experience dealing with the Letting team in OxfordI wanted to rent an apartment in Summertown, the lady agent has been extremely unprofessional, instead of solving my issues, this agent was rude and asked for the same information twice. Whenever I have a question, she would just shoot me down without checking with the landlord. She has been impolite and maybe she didn't think I am not a capable tenant - I ended up paying double for a nicer apartment!
AL · 11 August 2021
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotI wanted to give minus for the score
I wanted to give minus for the score, but I guess 1 is the lowest score permitted. I was looking for the room to rent, and finally found very nice flat. Before I can rent the room, I had to go through referencing process which was quite traumatic. They had the problem with my current landlord referencing; though I had provided my landlord's contact and they can make the direct contact to my landlord, they kept asking me for the document I didn't have. As the result, they changed the referencing platform and asked me to fill the landlord contact and my employer contact again. This time, they had the problem with contacting my employer (The funny thing was that they requested me to fill the form in evening and expected my employer to answer right away in the morning). Apart from that, unless they demand something from you, they will unlikely answer your e-mail. To be honest, this company treated me like I was begging to live in the room for free. On the bright side, I am glad that this is just for renting the room, not for buying the property. If you are the landlord or tenant, please stay away from this agency for your own good.
Haruka · 2 July 2021
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotHigh calibre agents
I'm the landlord of a family-owned flat in Chelsea, and have used JDW for our last two tenancies.Initially, it was clear that Ed had a better knowledge of our neighbourhood than the other agents we tried. Given JDW's reputation, their fees were more reasonable than we expected - yet surprisingly the asking price was higher. It was a no-brainer, and more surprisingly, they managed to secure this higher level of rent, rather than it being a pitch just to win the business. When it came time to find new tenants, they again exceeded our expectations by securing (in the pandemic) 12 months advance rent at nearly the same rate.I wouldn't use JDW for management purposes as they seemed slightly inefficient (perhaps as all agents are?) when they organised our EICR. Aside from this, Ed has always had time on the phone to discuss anything from particularities to the state of the market - and his experience shows. Furthermore, his lettings team are very friendly and on the ball.Highly recommended.
Will · 28 June 2021
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotWORST company
WORST company - they try to brand themselves as trustworthy but are cut from the same cloth. I worked for them so can speak in experience but they stole my commission in broad daylight. They are simply conditioned to be a bunch of hypocrites and thieves and will ensure their bottom line is what matters. Strongly advise to stay away from them. Don't believe in their marketing - they are all black wolves in sheep's clothing.
JULES · 27 January 2022
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWe have purchased a wonderful property through Waterside Residential and Paula's advice, guidance and support were invaluable and much appreciated
David · 24 June 2025
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