Trusted Agent profile · Earls Colne
★★★★★
818 reviews across 2 platforms
De Vere Grove, Halstead Road, Earls Colne, CO6 2NG
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Charles Church's office in Earls Colne, at De Vere Grove, is rated 4.2 out of 5 across 818 reviews on two platforms, including 2 Google reviews rated 4.5.
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5/5
TrustpilotAlastair has been knowledge…
Alastair has been knowledgeable, approachable and attentive so far on our journey to buying our new house.
Good afternoon, thank you taking the time to write your 5 star review, it's always lovely to hear from happy customers. We are pleased to hear that you have been well looked after by Alastair and shall pass your comments on.Kind regards,Rose
2/5
TrustpilotDon't be in a rush to get issues sorted ...
We bought a house with Charles Church in August 2022. We have had a quite a few issues with the house, some relatively important (such as lack of ventilation in the loft due to poor construction of the roof) and some more minors. Although issues are to be expected with a new house, one aspect that has been consistently disappointing is the time it takes for Charles Church/Persimmon to address them once they are reported. Our garden has major drainage issues, which were reported back in January/February. We only had an inspection in April, and this issue is still not addressed, our garden is pretty much a mud pit. The garden will need to be overturned for the drainage to be fixed, which means that with the resting time needed once the new lawn has been laid, we probably won't be able to enjoy our garden this summer (so a whole year without being able to enjoy our garden). Our loft, which was so poorly ventilated that we got water leaks during the winter, is still not fully fixed, and we have been living with stains on the celling since December. There are many things we like about the house, but it's been a drain to engage with CC/Persimmon. It feels at time they are reluctant to find a fast and satisfactory solution, and any issue will require multiple visits (each one requiring a day blocked waiting at home). Some of the staff are helpful, but we clearly feel that a peaceful enjoyment of our house is not a priority at all for CC/Persimmon.
Dear Charles, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we value all our reviews and I am very sorry to hear of your experience. I will transfer your comments onto our management team and request someone contact you regarding this.Best wishes, Ada
5/5
TrustpilotLorraine was easy to get along with and…
Lorraine was easy to get along with and understood my position in terms of timing. it was all quite quick from seeing the property to agreeing a deal.
Hi Russell, Thank you for sharing the start of your experience with Persimmon Homes and the service that you have recieved from Lorraine and the team at Coopers Grange. Do keep in touch and let us know once you are in your new home.Best wishes, Lily
5/5
TrustpilotWe are a few weeks away from moving…
We are a few weeks away from moving into our house at Harlands park. The house looks really good so far and everyone has been very helpful, especially Darren who has sent us progress pictures from the start
Hi Alex,The team will be delighted to see this lovely feedback. We wish you many happy years in your new home.Best wishes,Eva
5/5
TrustpilotSite visit and reservation
Very attentive service and through explanation of everything including responses to our queries.Many thanks to Linda and the team.
Dear Nigel, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, it really means a lot to us. We're delighted to hear of the service you've received from Linda and the team at Woodberry Heights. Wishing you many happy and healthy years in your new home.Best wishes, Ada
5/5
TrustpilotExcellent customer service
Marie has been excellent and very helpful. She is an asset to the company and professional. Assisted with all our queries and delivered excellent customer service. Thank you.
Thanks so much for your kind words. We are so pleased to hear that you have been well looked after by the team, we shall certainly pass this on.Best wishes, Zoe
5/5
TrustpilotHarlands Park, Uckfield
We recently reserved a plot at Harlands park and have been really pleased with how kind and attentive everyone has been. The development looks great already, with lots of planting, and the people already living there we met while visiting have been very friendly.We're getting update photos from Darren of both our house and the general site from drone shots, which is cool to see.Excited to be selecting our options with Francesca this week. The sales process has been seamless and she's been a great help.All in all a great experience so far.
Hi Harry,Thank you very much for taking time to leave your review. We’re so pleased to hear that you have been well looked after by Darren & Francesca, I will pass your feedback on to the team. Please do keep in touch and let us know once you have moved in.Best wishes,Mia
5/5
TrustpilotNever too old to buy your first home
From our initial enquiry to collecting the Keys to our new house it has been a seemless journey. As mature first time home owners it has be a pleasure to deal with the team at Charles Church.s with any new building if building project there will always be some snagging issues to address. However I am not fazed and feel confident that Charles Church will address these and assist imy wife and i making our first house purchase our home.
Hello Tim,We always hope to receive this kind of feedback, thank you for sharing. We are so pleased to hear you have been so well looked after by the team, and they have made your first time buying experience such a wonderful one. We hope you have many happy years in your new home.Best wishes,Lottie
5/5
TrustpilotWe have lived at Harlands Park for six…
We have lived at Harlands Park for six months. Initially we were a little nervous about moving to our first ‘New Build’ - but we couldn’t be happier. The storage is fabulous, the kitchen/diner light and sunny and our garden is much bigger than we had thought. The exterior landscaping around our property is excellent and well laid out. The house feels warm and insulated and has been decorated to a high standard. Steve the site manager and Steve Andre have been so helpful and kind.Darren sends us updates on the development as a whole, which is good to know.
Hello Sarah,Thank you for sharing your experience with us, it is always so lovely to hear from happy customers. I will certainly pass on your kind comments to the team, they will be delighted to hear that they made your new home journey a smooth and enjoyable one. We wish you many happy years in your home.Best wishes,Emmy
5/5
TrustpilotThe initial meeting at harland Gardens…
The initial meeting at harland Gardens with Marie was very good and she was very helpfull. Always welcoming whenever we visit site.even without an appointment.
Hi Craig, Thank you for sharing the start of your experience with Persimmon Homes. Do keep in touch and let us know once you are in your new home.Best wishes,Kat
5/5
TrustpilotNew Build
We are buying a new house from Charles Church (The Harlands Park development).The sales team have been very helpful and patient with us while we choose various options. They have responded very quickly and constructively to any queries or questions we have had.Every week we are sent photos of the house build with time estimates of when the next stage of construction will be reached. Apart from these photos we also have been sent photos (from a Drone) of the whole development at Harlands Park. This gives us a great idea of how the whole development fits together and it is easy to see how our house will look in relation to other houses which have now been completed and are being lived in.I am very interested in the technical side of house construction and sometimes ask questions about the materials being used and the building techniques being employed.Again, the responses to my questions have been full and informative. We are very pleased with the overall process and look forward to moving in.
Hi Eoin, Thank you for taking time to leave your review. We’re really happy to hear that you have been so well looked after by the team. I will pass your feedback on to the Harlands Park team, they will be thrilled. We wish you many happy years in your new home.Best wishes, Ada
5/5
TrustpilotImpeccable service
My partner and I are part way in to buying a plot off plan on the Harlands Farm Uckfield development that gives us the configuration and space that works for us and thus far the journey, from Francesca in the Marketing Suite to Steve the site manager and Darren the project manager, has been outstanding. I can't thank them enough for everything they are doing to make a stressful situation so hopeful and exciting. With weekly updates from Darren i can see the light at the end of the tunnel and for me that is so reassuring. Thank you.
Dear Claire,Thank you very much for taking time to leave your review. We’re so pleased to hear that you have been well looked after by the team and that so many individuals are making an impact on your home buying journey. I will pass your feedback on to the team, they will be thrilled to hear.Kind wishes,Holly
5/5
TrustpilotSophie was amazing
Sophie was amazing, answered all our questions. The whole team made it as easy as possible for us as first time buyers
Dear B Morgan, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, it really means a lot to us. We're pleased to hear of the service you've received from Sophie and the team at Prince's Park. Wishing you many happy and healthy years in your new home.Best wishes, Ada
5/5
TrustpilotLorraine was very supportive to us…
Lorraine was very supportive to us prior to purchase helping the transaction along greatly.Subsequently our continuing contact with her , Keiran ,Andy ,Abby and Yvonne has proved to be the friendly and professional support we needed in this highly stressful situation.
Dear Alan,We are really pleased to hear you have been so well looked after by the team, they will be delighted to hear when we share this with them. Please do keep in contact as they will continue to support and help further.Kind wishes,Lucy
5/5
TrustpilotA positive experience
Briana Dillon made everything go so smoothly, her knowledge was very helpful. Everyone on site was very supportive when we moved in
Hi Jenny,Thank you for taking time to leave your review. We’re really happy to hear that you have been so well looked after at the start of your new home journey. I will pass your feedback on to the team, who will be thrilled. We wish you many happy years in your new home.Best wishes,Mia
5/5
TrustpilotGreat team
Bobby and Patricia were really helpful in sales and Jason is a great site manager. We couldn't be happier with the team.
Hi Duncan, We are really pleased you have been so well looked after by the team, they will be delighted to hear when we share this with them. Wishing you many years of happiness in your new home.Best wishes,Mia
1/5
TrustpilotEarly bird fee refund
Early bird fee refundWe had made an early bird fee on 28th November 2022 and we were told that the refund will be processed if we do not wish to proceed. We emailed Zoe, sale advisor in July two times that we have decided not to proceed with the that plot and asking her for a refund. Until now we haven't heard anything back from Charles Church. I am looking forward to hearing from them soon.
Hello,Thank you for sharing your feedback, we value all our reviews and I am very sorry to hear of your experience. I would like to pass on your feedback to be able to help further but where I am unable to locate you on our system I have asked Trustpilot to gain further information. Please do confirm your full name, plot number, development and contact information, once received I shall endeavour to help the best I can. Best wishes,Emmy
5/5
TrustpilotWe moved into our new home at Harlands Park 8 months ago…
We moved into our new home 8 months ago and the Charles Church team continue to impress, they are outstanding. Any small snag that we've come across, they have been only too willing to help us. And they don't leave you waiting for a response, they get back to you same day. The customer care team, the team on-site, they are all fantastic. You can't fault them, honestly this development is something special. Jason, Darren, Steve, Mick, they all work so hard to make sure we are happy. It's been a great experience and I highly recommend.
Hello Ross,Thank you for sharing your experience with us, it is always so lovely to hear from happy customers. I shall certainly pass on your kind comments to the team, they will be thrilled to hear that they have made your new home journey an enjoyable one. Wishing you many happy years in your new home.Best wishes,Emmy
5/5
TrustpilotCharles Church Tri Veru Cornwall…
Charles Church Tri Veru Cornwall have been very helpful and supportive to us throughout the process. Jayne in the sales office could not have been more helpful; nothing is too much trouble for her. The whole experience has been made as easy as possible by the CC team and we are looking forward to moving into our new home in Truro.
Hi David, Congratulations on reserving your new Persimmon Home on our Tri Veru development, and thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear of the service you have received from Jayne and the team. Please do keep in touch as you progress on your new home journey.Best wishes, Mia
1/5
TrustpilotNew property reservation
Since we reserved the property, the amount of pressure, we were put under, despite explaining my ill health, was relentless. Constant calls from the CC office, mortgage brokers and Surveyors. There was no option for me to explore outside options. I understand they have a deadline, but they don't take into consideration individual circumstances. Its either my way or high way. Unfortunately there was nothing less that 1 star. I would not recommend them.
5/5
TrustpilotGreat Sales Service
Shaun is very efficient and lovely to work with.
Hello Nicky,Thank you for taking time to leave us a review, we know that your time is precious. Shaun prides himself on the excellent service he provides and will be delighted to receive your review when we share this with him.Best wishes,Emmy
1/5
TrustpilotSo much for a 'quick fix'
I was told in January that a restriction had been missing from the housing deed but 'I am informed this can be sorted very quickly'. This then meant I could not proceed with selling my property which is ready to exchange on contracts as they missed key information regarding the 'discounted housing scheme' I bought it on. We have since then given them time to review the document which has been reviewed by the buyers solicitor and myself for them to sign ready to send to land registry. This has still not been done.Phone calls to Persimmons/Charles Church (who tend to direct us to emailing the customer care team with no response), emails from the solicitor have got us nowhere except 'This is due to return to the regional office in the next day or so' and 'As previously advised I will notify you once I hold the signed deed'. No urgency to solve an issue which is their fault and is causing a significant amount of stress to myself, partner and our buyer. We are also weeks away from completing on a new house which we could lose due to this issue as we cannot exchange on the property until this sale has completed and potentially losing the buyer if this isn't resolved.
Hi Rob,I am sorry to hear that you have been experiencing difficulties. I have passed this on to the team for them to review.Kind wishes,Eva
5/5
TrustpilotHarlands Park
We have been living in our new home on Harlands Park for 5 months now and are extremely happy with our new house. Darren, Mick and the site team have responded to queries and minor snags quickly and effeciently. We feel lucky to have a home in such a great location for town, transport and schools. The landscaping on the development is superb. It is a pleasure to see all the new trees and planting. It looks amazing.
Hi Laura, We are really pleased you have been so well looked after by the Harlands Park team, they will be delighted to hear when we share this with them. Wishing you many years of happy memories in your new home.Best wishes, Ada
1/5
TrustpilotCharles Church - Not any more!!
Charles Church "Homes of Destinction"........Well they may have been long ago. But, when you are kept chasing for a long list of snagging items to be cleared 8 months after you move in, it starts to get beyond a joke.The quality of site tradesmen used on this site are so bad it is beyond belief. I have known Charles Church Homes since they started up in the 70's and their standard has dropped beyond belief.
Hello Clive,We are disappointed to learn of your experience. Falling short of meeting your expectations is not what we strive to achieve, and we would like the help where we can. We have forwarded your feedback on to the regional management team and requested for someone to contact you directly.Best wishes,Emmy
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