Water Side Residential Elmbridge reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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Absolutely Dismal Organization

Absolutely Tragic Organization Failure to execute basic needs prior to move in- including ensuring lightbulbs were functioning. Failure to deliver resolutions to Damp issues preceding tenancy agreement. Even after escalating issues this organization failed to deliver anything in a timely manner. Incredibly disorganized and charging a 17.5% fee to landlord for Property "Management" when in reality they put the management of the property on the tenant. As others have said, quick to demand if they need anything from tenant, slow to react if anything is need of them. If I am a landlord I am steering clear of this organization or risking potential lawsuits.

Joseph · 8 February 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Unprofessional

Unprofessional, non-responsive and DO NOT return deposits timely I had a problem slumlord with endless defects in the flat at 4100 a month. Landlord used JDW chelsea/earls court to manage the property. The pod never responded to email to fix anything. After 6 months we agreed to leave and pay less rent. The kid and his colleagues delayed releasing £4700 deposit for 18 days after moving out using any and all excuses until I threatened to file a dispute! Buyer be ware.

Sima · 3 February 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Untrustworthy and intimidating tactics

While it may work for some, I found the approach and behaviour of the Wandsworth JDW sales team truly abhorrent. Their wrongdoings range from the way they spoke to my husband and I right through to their sales and negotiation tactics. They frequently made (incorrect) assumptions and comments about our lifestyle and finances and throughout the purchase tried to belittle and patronise us so we followed their instructions rather than listened to our solicitor. They nothing short of used intimidation tactics and baseless threats to make us jump for their every wish. They lied in the details of selling the house, both in writing and verbally; accepted offers but broke the terms of the offers with no communication or regard that this was incorrect behaviour; and when we were finally at the end of negotiations and all paperwork ready to exchange and complete, they started upon new tales and demands trying to threaten the chain breaking if we did not comply. We’ve fed back directly to the agents involved and while sales behaviours are a common part of society, we both felt this was way over the line of acceptable behaviour. In this area of London, with this amount of money being spent in such a lovely community and neighbourhood, my husband and I were truly appalled by their style and have never come across other agents like it. We won’t be using them in the future and sadly, even if it is just this branch, our trust in the whole JDW organisation has been tainted by this truly stressful and frankly bullying experience. I can only hope our feedback is considered and agents reflect upon their handling so they do not continue to treat people this way.

Jessica · 3 November 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Very good experience with the Notting…

Very good experience with the Notting Hill team, definitely recommended!

Giuseppe · 23 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Professional and helpful throughout

The Beckenham branch were professional and helpful throughout our property purchase

Henry · 7 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Eleni did a fabulous job

Eleni did a fabulous job, made all the paperwork seamless

Simon · 15 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Amazing

We just bought our first house, and Andrina was more then helpful. As FTB, we had lots of questions 😊, but their quick response and support throughout this process made this purchase so smooth. They also work amazing as a team.I would highly recommend Andrina ! Thank you for the nice experience

Maria · 20 June 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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incredibly unprofessional

2 times they have been to appraise my house and i never hear anything back. On the second occasion i mentioned my first experience and got told it wouldn't happen again. it did. They then contacted me a 3rd time for an appraisal. DO NOT USE.

Farhan · 23 April 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Poor 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

★★★★★ 5/5

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A 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

★★★★★ 5/5

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I 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

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DREAM 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

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Horrible 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

★★★★★ 5/5

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Selling 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

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Claire 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

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Average 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

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There'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

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They 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

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Parsons 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

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The 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

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I 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

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Waste 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

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Dishonourable

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

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Not 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