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★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotDiscrimination
After seeking advise from CAB I’m completely and utterly appalled I have been discriminated against due to being on Maternity. Been made feel terrible because of my personal circumstances. I’m absolutely furious and upset to say the least. I have had to move due to Marriage Breakdown. And move in with my parents with my young baby.I was offered a house providing my mum made the payments. - can I not be trusted? The rent was then put up from £525 to £540! So basically I’m being held to ransom! The reason I need to move so quickly is because my Dad has Cancer and is being treated with TB, as a result my 3months old baby is not vaccinated.Sorry..... I’m not that desperate. The house wasn’t even decorated to a high standard. Still required a lot of work in the garden/painting.It’s not the only estate agents that have made me feel like this, it is a disgrace how you are treated because you have to claim benefits until I go back to work.Everyone is tarred with the same brush! People who has abused the system have ruined it for people like me! Just need abit of help so I support my daughter and I. I wouldn’t mind but I could provide a guarantor and three months rent upfront. On a positive note, Janet (who works at the Pemberton Branch) is so nice! She went above and beyond for me. Just a pity her colleagues aren’t the same!
Kate · 11 June 2019
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
We are sorry to receive your feedback and would like to reiterate that we do not discriminate against tenants in receipt of benefits and that many of our properties are available to tenants who may be in receipt of housing benefit; whether a guarantor will be required will, however, depend on the financial circumstances of the tenant as a whole. At the time of your viewing, as you mention, the property was in need of further work and had not yet been valued for rental purposes nor was it available to rent. The rent quoted to you by the landlord was based on an estimate and on the condition of the property at that time. Following substantial improvements to the property since your viewing, and a formal valuation of it, it was placed on the market yesterday at a rental price of £545 pcm ; reflecting the rents charged for similar properties in the area. If you remain interested in the property we suggest that you contact your local team again who will be more than happy to support you in your application or in finding an alternative property for you.
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotAvoid these idiots
The phone went off in the pub . Free review.
Stephen · 29 August 2026
Agent replied · 24 September 2026
We’re sorry you’ve chosen to rate our instant valuation tool with 1 star. The online valuation is intended as an initial estimate only and is generated using available market data and property information.
We appreciate that, in some cases, the estimate may not reflect current values in a specific area or account for the unique features of an individual property. For a personalised valuation, we would recommend arranging a free, no-obligation, in-person property valuation.
Craig, who has been working in the Clevedon property market for over 20 years, would be more than happy to visit your home and provide a detailed valuation.
Many thanks,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotSelling my house - Simples!
Reeds Rains Pontefract staff have been excellent. They've kept the system smooth and simple from initial meeting, through to photo session, to arranging viewings and second viewings, and achieved a very good price for my property. An excellent team:thanks to Elise, Ash and Vicky, not to mention Sarah who worked on the marketing brochure. Well done.
Lynda · 7 June 2023
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
Happy we made it smooth sailing for you!
★★★★★ 2/5
TrustpilotVery very painful renting experience so…
Very very painful renting experience so far and still not moved. There's always something else that needs to be done. They never call back when they promise to. They withhold important information. I just don't trust them anymore. Not even sure I can ever move my family into their new home. Now looking elsewhere. My stress levels are sky high due to Reeds Rains.After the reply from Stuart: thank you, thank you. This is the first time in 4 weeks of pain and frustration that someone has actually said SORRY! Such a simple word with so much meaning. You guys are experts with your processes, but to the detriment of the human element. Your customers are all human. Don't ever forget that !I haven't received a sorry from the agent yet for not returning calls and lying, and withholding information though but this is a good start. Thank you Stuart.
Paul · 21 September 2018
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
Hi Paul,Sorry you're unhappy with the time it's taken, but we do need to make sure everything is properly processed at the beginning of the tenancy to try and prevent difficulties further down the line.In this case, we received two tenant applications on the same day and the landlord took a few days to decide which to proceed with. You had a change of employment during the reference checks and, unfortunately, this meant we needed a little more time to conduct our tenant checks.We have now fixed the move-in day, and contacted you to confirm this.Stuart
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI was very satisfied with Adam Pritchard and his team i Folkestone in the handling of the sale of my flat..
They were very professional and gave me plenty of help and support.
Jean · 27 September 2024
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
Dear Jean, it has been a pleasure working with you. I was very glad to hear that completion took place successfully and would like to thank you for your review and business. Best wishes, Stephen Dumbrell, Franchise Director.
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotThe worst customer service ever
The worst customer service ever. I rented my home out through them, they allowed pets in my home after I had specifically told them no pets. They let one tenant sub let a room, and did nothing about it. They let a tenant move her boyfriend in, 3 years down the line I'm still getting letters from bailiffs and debt collection agencies. They have been no help whats so ever getting it rectified. Calls were never returned. The photos they took when tenant moved out, where inadequate for the company dealing with my claim against the bond. Even though I paid for them to fully manage the property when ever there was a problem they could never find a contractor I had to find my own. Stay well clear
ANNE · 23 July 2018
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
I'm sorry you've been unhappy with our service. Please contact our Customer Relations Department so we can investigate this as a formal complaint. You can do so by emailing rrcustomerrelations@reedsrains.co.uk.To see our full complaint process, please visit https://www.reedsrains.co.uk/contact-us/lettings-complaint-branchReeds Rains
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotAppalling service
Would not recommend this company at all. Very rude staff at Crossgates branch. Booked an appointment for a valuation of my home for today on Tuesday/Wednesday. They rang to confirm yesterday and then received a phone call this morning saying they have to cancel without giving a reason so he spoken to Claire the manager who then rung us and said she doesn’t cover LS16 and that it would take 45minutes from crossgates to cookridge! I know for a fact it doesn’t take that long. There was no apology, there was very poor customer service and the comment we received was ‘I am not willing to argue about this’ when we didn’t even receive an apology !
Abigail · 29 June 2018
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
Hi Abigail, I'm sorry this was your experience. It is true that our agents only cover certain postcodes, and will not be able to give a valuation in a postcode which is out of area. You should have been informed of this when you originally booked your valuation and we apologise that this was not the case, clearly as a result of a breakdown of communication between our teams. I also apologise that you feel our agent was rude on the phone. Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotCertainly NOT worthy of an 'Estate…
Certainly NOT worthy of an 'Estate Agent service'! With all the New and upcoming, Far CHEAPER estate agents on-line like 'Purple Bricks', 'YOPA', 'Tepilo', 'Doorsteps', etc, etc one would of thought Reeds Rains would provide a Far better, indeed Far CHEAPER service than what happened to us!? Reeds Rains 'Customer Relations Manager' Ignored the whole complaint Below :- 1. They totally ignored their then employee “J” first visit with us, his appalling discriminatory behaviour towards our beliefs etc, etc. They readily dismissed this as entirely irrelevant!2. We did NOT say ‘There was not a Vat element to this fee’ We said “J” and others said the Total at the end would be Only £1,700 and No more! This was the Agreement.3. This is the First Time We had seen this Document Reeds Rains say had a part to play in my sale!4. We also phoned Reeds Rains as suggested by your employee “J” to Clarify this with management etc at Reeds Rains. They clarified the Total amount would be asked to pay would be £1,700. and No More!5. They chose to ignore the fact that Reeds Rains Asked us to conduct the viewings ourselves stating because “No one is in the office twas available for the viewing!” We felt Literally pressurized into it! We had to sell our Property to prospective buyers and indeed We alone showed the Property to all who came around even the buyer. No one at Reeds Rains conducted the viewings and even with the buyer Reeds Rains Never told us the viewing was to take place with the buyer. We were kept entirely in the dark even when they turned up on our door step unannounced!This is Not the service anyone should expect is it not?6. Reeds Rains ignored the fact that the Floor plan made by Reeds Rains was entirely Wrong and we had to take considerable time redrawing it to how it should of been.7. We were forced to take the pictures because your staff put the old pictures up the pictures when I purchased this property years go when we purchased the property before we renovated it. Reeds Rains used some of the old pictures! In Their response to our complaints they conveniently chose to ignore these facts.Our Case is with the Property Ombudsman because Reeds Rains chooses to ignore our complaints but still demand money for their far from professional service!******In Reeds Rains response they say, we say honestly *****:1. While Reeds Rains use the convenient excuse that the offending ‘Employee no longer works at Reeds Rains’ his behavior was appalling and one that simply should not be brushed under the carpet and ignored with regards to our complaint! The Impact was felt and it proved extremely upsetting!So there you have it a company who readily dismisses the abuse just because ‘This employee no longer works at Reeds Rains’ !2. There was No ‘Confusion’ between us! In Good faith a “Total of £1,700!” was clarified which Means “£1.700!” in the real would clearly not Reeds Rains world.When I purchased a Car the Price I was told all in, the total amount was what I paid not £340 More like with Reeds Rains!As for the middle document they say appears ‘proving at etc £340’ ? We had never seen this alleged document or signed our name on it! 3.. ' when one of the viewings was booked by our central call centre.' That was the integral Viewing where the eventual buyer turned up without any notice, and unaware of them coming I almost did not open the door! As We stated at almost all times any viewings We were told would we do the viewing from the office at Reeds Rains, because of some excuse Reeds Rains couldn't! In Actual Fact WE sold our property with Reeds Rains They at Reeds Rains were to busy to conduct the viewings! 4. Floor plan was ready to be posted on -line already as were the Old out of hate pictures BOTH wrong!We thankfully spotted them and had to painstakingly redraw them and retake the pictures! Again We did the work of Reeds Rains and We sold our Home Not Reeds Rains!
PWE · 19 June 2018
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
We apologise that you have been left unhappy with your experience. We are investigating your complaint through our formal complaints procedure and you will soon receive our final viewpoint. However we’re happy to briefly respond here.We train all our staff to behave with professionalism and good customer service. That said, as the member of staff you refer to above is no longer employed by Reeds Rains it is difficult for us to get absolute clarity on the conduct during the first appointment, or regarding the photographs used.We apologise if there was any confusion around the fee, but we have on record our Estate Agency Agreement, signed by you, stating that the fee would be £1,700 + VAT.We understood that you were happy to conduct your own viewings. We apologise that there was miscommunication when one of the viewings was booked by our central call centre. However we’re glad that this viewing went ahead as it would prove to be the eventual buyer who completed the property purchase. As is our normal process, we shared the floorplan with you before we commenced the marketing of the property. We gratefully accepted your amends and were happy to implement these before marketing the property.Brad Ogden, Regional Operations Director, Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI chose Reeds Rains because Adam Pritchard showed sensitivity to our situation and came across as knowledgeable, genuine and honest. We weren't let down. The house sold quickly at a fair price, Adam kept us up-to-date throughout and liaised well with our solicitor. I have no reservations in recommending them.
Dawn · 26 October 2023
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
Dear Dawn, thank you very much for your positive review. I really appreciate you taking the time to review your experience with our company. Regards, Adam Pritchard, Sales Manager.
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotI have both bought and sold through…
I have both bought and sold through Reads Rain Colne. Delena and Fiona were excellent in the communication department. Extremely friendly with it as well. Would recommend.
Steve · 14 December 2025
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleReeds Rains were absolutely fantastic, we bought our house from them and we couldn't be happier with the experience we had throughout. Adam in particular was brilliant, I can honestly say that we wouldn't be living in our dream house if it wasn't for him! We wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend them.
Emma · 17 September 2025
Agent replied · 8 October 2025
Dear Emma, thank you for your kind words which I will make sure are relayed to Adam and the sales team. It has been a pleasure dealing with you and I am delighted that you found our service to be of a 5 star standard and thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Kind regards, Stephen Dumbrell, Franchise Director.
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotUnprofessional Amateur Standards
My family, booked time off and flew from London to view a rental property in Shotley Bridge with an appointment booked with these agents for this morning. Having arrived yesterday they phoned the agent to confirm the appointment only to be told that the agents had already accepted another client for rental and taken a deposit. Reed’s Rains didn’t communicate this to my family prior to them leaving London - indeed no effort was made to contact them - no answerphone message - nothing. As a result the family have incurred the cost of flights and accommodation in addition to the disappointment. These agents have made no offer to compensate my family and fobbed them off with a “sorry” I therefore suggest that if you are either a buyer or a seller, that you spread this experience to others as an example of Reed’s Raine’s standards in dealing with clients whether they are buyers or sellers. You may also wish to further consider whether to use them or not! Addendum Having had a response as seen here from Reed Rains, I responded giving my telephone number a week ago, and I am still waiting! It’s the same issue as the original complaint - lack of communication, no call, no answer phone message. Their consistent poor performance should be a worry to any potential customer! Be advised.
Nic · 29 September 2024
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
Hi Nic,Sorry this has been your experience with Reeds Rains. We would like to investigate this further, you will receive a request for more information directly from Trustpilot.Regards,Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotStolen money from me
Stolen money from me. Use this firm for letting of a property and they use the tenants deposit to protect there own cost. Not mine. Deductions made from my deposit without my authority. Also done exactly the same to a friend who they also let out there property. The property was turned in to drugs factory and scumbags withheld money which they had no rights to. I will never use them again.
Karl · 9 February 2021
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
Hi Karl,I'm sorry you have not been pleased with the service you've received from Reeds Rains. Customer service is of paramount importance to us. Please let us know which branch it is you had dealings with?Kind regards,Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 2/5
GoogleWe brought through reeds rain when collecting keys I did think they would be a bit more positive good luck with the move and maybe a bottle of Prosecco would be a nice touch just seem to get here are your keys bye, considering the cost of selling I know our estate agents we sold through gave our buyers and lovely move my hamper
Zoe · 22 April 2025
Agent replied · 23 May 2025
Dear Zoe, thank you for taking the time to review your purchase through our agency. It is disappointing to receive your two star review as we worked extremely proactively throughout the process that led to a successful completion and a happy client. I do apologise that we do not offer gifts on completion which was a conscious decision in an attempt to keep costs down for our vendors and focus more on the service. However, we do appreciate your feedback and perhaps this is something we could look to introduce in the future. I hope you enjoy your new home. Stephen Dumbrell, Franchise Director.
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotAlways keep me updated
Mr/Mrs · 21 September 2026
Agent replied · 24 September 2026
We're glad to hear that we consistently keep you informed. We appreciate your positive feedback!
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotDO NOT GO WITH THIS COMPANY!!!
DO NOT GO WITH THIS COMPANY!!!I was a tenant in one of their properties and the landlord wouldn't complete any maintenance within the property leaving me with several different issues. I called multiple times and nothing was ever done since I moved in till i moved out. TENANTS RIGHTS! You don't have any with this company may aswell live on the streets. Horrible customer service, Horrible people, Take advantage of your being young. Can't even complain as its so difficult to find a complaints procedure.
Amy · 10 September 2024
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
Hi Amy,Very sorry to read your review. We would like to look into this matter further for you. You will receive request for more information directly from Trustpilot.Regards,Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotExcellent rapport with Lewis wonderful…
Excellent rapport with Lewis wonderful service
Alex · 8 September 2026
Agent replied · 24 September 2026
We're so glad you had a wonderful experience with our service. Your positive feedback means a lot to us!
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotThe team were very friendly and…
The team were very friendly and efficient Simon Wilson was brilliant from start to finish he made everything so easy for me and kept me informed throughout the sale as this was a family home of 57years and he was very respectful of this and he was so mannerly and friendly I will definitely use Reeds Rains again.
Customer · 10 January 2023
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
Glad to hear that! Thank you so much for the review :)
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotBy being cared for by a great crew at…
By being cared for by a great crew at Reed Rains staff always cheerful friendly and helpful guiding us through the maze of selling our house. Would totally recommend them everyone.
M · 9 March 2026
Agent replied · 20 March 2026
Thank you for this lovely review!
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotTerrible property managers
I hir d reeds and rains to manage a dental property and oversee the letting. It has been a nightmare!The tenant severe the notice period whicj they missed for two months and only noticed when the rent stopped coming in. Now we are late at listing the property for rent by two months and loosing rental income..Moreover, R&R's compliance department has been chasing the tenant for defaulting even when he vacated the property after providing appropriate notice.It has been a terrible experience both for me the owner and the tenants
Essor · 28 August 2024
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
Hi there,We understand your frustration with the recent experience. We value your feedback and will use it to improve our services. We are committed to providing our clients with the best possible experience. We would like to investigate this further for you, you will receive a request directly from Trustpilot for more information.Regards,Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 4/5
GoogleWhat should have been a quick purchase turned into a major headache but not at the fault of Reeds Rains but the seller and solicitors being at loggerheads, I personally dealt with Adam who I would recommend, he kept me up to date as much as possible
Ian · 26 October 2023
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
Dear Ian, thank you very much for your positive review. I really appreciate you taking the time to review your experience with our company. Regards, Stephen Dumbrell, Franchise Director.
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotPontefract branch
Pontefract branch , appointment made , travelled from London to keep it, 15 minutes stood outside house, agent no show, so I ring RR to be told they have been ringing all day to confirm , not one call on my call log ask lair to ring me back on number she had came straight up wish I could put pic on ,, bottom line incompetent estate agent went to W H BROWN APPOINTMENT TOMORROW, RR REAPPOINT ANOTHER 10 DAYS
Clive · 7 August 2024
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
Hi Clive,We understand your frustration with the missed appointment and the inconvenience it caused. We strive to provide excellent service and are disappointed to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We will investigate this matter further and take appropriate action to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future.Regards,Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotAdam's expertise sets the standard in Folkestone
Adam at Reeds Rains Estate Agents in Folkestone is a standout professional. Having bought two properties and sold one unit through their services, I can confidently say they're unmatched in professionalism and dedication. With experience in the real estate business, I've found no team more committed to excellence. Their success secret? Exceptional follow-up throughout the process. Reeds Rains Estate Agents, is our go-to in Folkestone. Highly recommended for a trustworthy real estate experience!Many thanks, Edwards and Dan
Edwards · 16 November 2023
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleHabil Khan, was wonderful. He showed me multiple properties and made what could have been a stressful situation an enjoyable experience. Thank you Habil.
Elaine · 3 December 2024
Agent replied · 10 December 2024
Dear Elaine, thank you for your very positive review. I am glad you found our service impressive and will pass on your very kind comments to Habil. Kind regards, Adam Pritchard, Sales Manager.
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