Trusted Agent profile · Folkestone
★★★★★
2,092 reviews across 2 platforms
85 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 2AF
Reeds Rains's office in Folkestone, at 85 Sandgate Road, is rated 3.8 out of 5 across 2,092 reviews on two platforms, including 196 Google reviews rated 4.7.
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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
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.
5/5
TrustpilotFantastic company
Fantastic company, always ready to provide good advise , would seriously recommend them to all my friends and family.
We're so glad you had such a positive experience with us and appreciate your kind words! Regards, Reeds Rains
1/5
TrustpilotI strongly advise against using this…
I strongly advise against using this property management company. My experience with them has been nothing short of dreadful. I was constantly having to chase them for updates on the tenant eviction process. As of June 20th, I was told the matter was "under investigation." However, it wasn't until July 1st that I was finally informed the tenant had vacated the property, with rent paid through May 31st. In retrospect, this means my property sat vacant for an entire month with no notification from the agent. This is an absolute disaster and a complete dereliction of their duties as the property manager.The level of incompetence, lack of communication, and failure to keep me informed in a timely manner is unacceptable. This agent has provided the worst service I have ever encountered. I would caution any landlord against entrusting this company with the management of their rental property.
Hi there,Sorry to read your review. We would like to look into this further for you. You will receive a request for more information directly from Trustpilot.Regards,Reeds Rains
5/5
TrustpilotWonderful! Really very helpful
You were really very helpful, listened & understood. Some agents just wanted to give a valuation without viewing our home and seriously undervalued what it was worth.The viewings were on time, you obviously know what you are doing as it sold in a week, quicker than we expected.All in all a very pleasant experience.Thanks, will recommend your professionalism to others.
5/5
GoogleI couldnt rate Adam and the team more highly, they was so helpful from the start to the end of the buying process, when our first house fell through Adam did everything he could to help us get back on track till we found our new place. Really impressed how everyone we spoke to at Reeds Rains was professional and responsive to our needsPositiveResponsiveness, Professionalism
Thank you very much for your kind words Naaman, I hope you are happy in your new home. Regards, Adam.
5/5
TrustpilotSelling in a week
Great communication from the beginning from viewing the property to putting the property online and selling within a week.
We're so glad to hear our communication and efficiency led to such a quick sale for you. Thank you for your kind words! Regards, Reeds Rains
1/5
TrustpilotBamber bridge office lettings department
This was once a long and detailed review of my personal experience of renting through this branch over the past few years.The lettings manager from the branch contacted me by phone today (02/02/24) and after spending a little time reflecting on the first half of our conversation, ive decided to remove the contents of my original review, albeit not for the reasons said letting manager suggested during the call.My original rating, unfortunately remains the same.As part this amended review, I will say that I dont think Reeds Rains process of having a member of staff that the review relates to, call you, out of the blue, is the best approach to resolve issues raised on here. In my line of work, which granted, is very very different to this line of work, we ensure such issues are never dealt with by someone directly involved in the matter, and instead by one of our complaints team, who is usually from a different office. Im sure most would agree that this is a sensible approach in any business as it ensures fairness and impartiality and maybe a process Reeds Rains could consider adopting in the future? I don't feel as though I can go into detail about what was discussed today or the way they conducted the first half of the call, but, whilst we did manage to end the call on civil terms, I was left feeling somewhat bothered/upset by the way I was spoken to and also with some of the things that were said to me. So, in keeping with trustpilots' steer on providing constructive feedback, I believe some further training on how to conduct conversations with people and just some general customer service upskilling could be beneficial to that member of staff.I can say that we are now at a point where, hopefully, the ongoing issues we are having will be resolved soon.As I'm sure anyone reading this is aware, this is a review site, and my review rating is a reflection of my personal experience. I'm sure others have had different experiences, and this site is here to provide you with both the good and the bad. However, that being said, personally, I don't recommend this branch, based on the experiences I've personally had, which unfortunately, I no longer feel comfortable detailing on here.Just updating this as has come to light today that Reeds Rains have zero knowledge/recollection of the branch lettings manager, Lauren Sankey, phoning me from 01772336183 at 16:36 on 02/02/2024, where she spent the majority of the 16 minute 39 second phone call berating me, being unbelievably rude to me and also accusing me of slander. Hopefully that helps jog your memory.Now I've spoken directly to my landlord I feel a lot more comfortable in saying that this branch's lettings department is awful, they are genuinely the worst I have ever dealt with in all the years I've rented properties, which is sad, as up until a year or so ago, they were brilliant.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. We understand that dealing with an estate is a sensitive and challenging process, and we are glad to hear that Matt Candow provided you with the guidance and support you needed. His dedication to keeping you informed and providing clear communication throughout the process is commendable. We are proud to have agents like Matt who strive to make the experience as smooth and stress-free as possible for our clients.
5/5
GoogleReeds Rains Folkestone has been professional and responsive through out the sale of our property. Through out the process we were in contact with the office who were helpful with problems and questions. During the sale we were mainly dealing with Adam who went beyond the call of duty with his help and professionalism..It meant that the sale of the house went through smoothly.PositiveProfessionalism
Dear Dylan & Beth, thank you very much for your kind review. I am pleased to hear that your dealings with our branch went well as we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service. We all wish you all the best in your move. Regards, Adam.
5/5
TrustpilotHedgerows road Leyland, early days
still early days ,but at the moment. I will pass comment after full process has been completed.
We're happy to hear you've had a positive experience with our staff, service, and communications so far. We look forward to your full feedback! Regards, Reeds Rains
5/5
TrustpilotExcellent Service The staff at Reeds Rains Ormeau Road…
The staff at Reeds Rains Ormeau Road made selling my house an easy process Ryan who was the estate agent whom I was dealing with was my main point of contact and was always very friendly, approachable, pleasant to deal with and knowledgeable as was Grainne the main negotiator who gave me good advice when required who I dealt with over phone and kept me constantly updated throughout the transition of selling the property which was sale agreed within a matter of weeks. I can highly recommend them
5/5
GoogleSuch a good experience buying my flat through Reeds Raines in Folkestone with Adam & the team who were always there to help me through the whole property buying experience with nothing too much trouble. A very smooth purchase was the result so a Big Thankyou to all of you 😊 …
Dear Susan, thank you very much for your positive review. I really appreciate you taking the time to review your experience with our company and hope you enjoy your new home. Kind regards, Adam Pritchard, Sales Manager.
5/5
GoogleGood Comms, found me a viable buyer in a tough market. Both Stephen & Adam went above and beyond when we had a potential emergency on a Sunday morning whilst I was 500 miles away. Good team & would highly recommend.
Dear Neil, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure dealing with you and I would like to thank you for your business. Kind regards, Stephen Dumbrell, Franchise Director.
5/5
TrustpilotSelling experience
Everything! I have used a few estate agents over the years and I would say, these are by far the best I have dealt with. The staff are very professional, approachable and very quick to reply to queries. David is an asset to the company, nothing is to much trouble, he is a very hard worker and yet still remains pleasant and approachable. I am a bit of a forgetful fruitcake, but they have managed to keep me on track and everything is going great. The girls I have spoken to have all been lovely. If I were to sell my house again ( which I am never going to) I would use Reeds Rains with no hesitations.
5/5
TrustpilotThank you
Purchased a house through Reeds Rains Huddersfield, the staff have been excellent and responded to my queries efficiently. I would like to say a special thank you to Ronnie who went out of his way to make the process smoother and provided regular updates. Thank you all.
Thank you for the review! Feedback will be passed on to the branch :)
5/5
GoogleWe listed a house for sale with Reeds Rains Folkestone ad the sale completed recently. Adam Pritchard took charge of the sale and we have been extremely impressed with him and his colleagues. He recommended listing at a lower price than other Estate agents and this was clearly the correct thing to do. Moreover, he handled what turned out to be a rather complex sale (not Reeds Rains' fault at all) very effectively indeed. Highly recommended.
Dear Colin, thank you for your 5 star review. It has been a pleasure dealing with you and I would like to again thank you for your business. Kind regards, Adam Pritchard, Sales Manager.
1/5
TrustpilotReally awful company to deal with
Really awful company to deal with. They lie many times and avoid responsibility for their incompetence, Integrity is missing in bucketloads but greed is a paramount behaviour. Why this company is allowed to operate as a tenancy management company with utter contempt toward the customer is beyond me. Hard faced liars. Not a thread of sincerity. Absolutely stressful to deal with and will never go back.
Hi JoannaI'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
5/5
TrustpilotI had a great experience with Reeds…
I had a great experience with Reeds Rains. Simon and Kurtis were very informative and keep me updated through out the process.
We're so glad to hear you had a positive experience with our team. We appreciate your kind words about Simon and Kurtis.
5/5
GoogleAdam and his team were amazing. Fast move everything went smoothly and completed within 7 weeks.we love our bungalow.
Dear Amanda, thank you for your very positive review. I am glad you found our service impressive and would of course be delighted to help you buy or sell again in the future. Kind Regards, Stephen Dumbrell, Franchise Director.
5/5
TrustpilotGosforth Team
The team at Gosforth Newcastle are knowledgeable about the area and the market. I have used their services for several years. Their strength , in my opinion , is their ability to deal with queries and problems quickly. They are always easy to reach by phone and email and a pleasure to talk to. Thank you Kirsty, Phil and Maddie.
1/5
TrustpilotReeds Rain Blackpool - poor Customer Service and Liars
Reeds Rains Blackpool provide a shocking service to tenants/potential tenants. I viewed a property on Saturday and emailed after the viewing to say I was interested but needed the remnants of the previous tenant removing (including dirty pillows and shower gel) and some electrical things checking to confirm they all were in satisfactory working order. I expected at least an email to thank me for my interest but nothing so I called and left a message for the negotiator to call me back. No return call so I called again and was told by the other lettings person that the landlord had rejected my interest with no explanation available. The negotiator, Hannah, had left at this point. I left a message for her to call the following day and still no contact. I rang two more times and finally got to speak to her but she though being told no was satisfactory with no explanation. I said she was meant to negotiate with me and the landlord as without a tenant there is no let. I agreed to store the tat in the cellar and asked her to go back to the landlord. We then got cut off and I rang back and her colleague refused to transfer the call! I advised the Hannah was taking my details (again) and was going to speak to the landlord. She then put me on hold without warning and then came back to say that half an hour ago, the landlord had called to say that their friend was taking on the house. I left it here, but my partner called up today to show interest int he property and was told it was still available! So not only is the customer service atrocious, they are liars too! Avoid at all costs.
1/5
TrustpilotWhat an absolute joke
What an absolute joke they are sold house quick but took 7 months to complete. They always had an excuse . Never there fault When rang up to chase they was just about to do it ? Never kept me upto date . Never rang back when supposed too
Hi Carl, sorry to read your review. I've sent you a request for more information. The request will come from Trustpilot. If you could let me know some more details that would help me look into this further. Sorry this has been your experience. Kind regards
5/5
TrustpilotGreat service and professionalism.
It was a great experience dealing with Reeds Rains. I just landed in UK and I struggled a lot in finding a place as per my need, but special call out to Gurdit for his attitude and professionalism to make this deal for me. I dealt with Many agents before when I was here last time but Team Reeds Rains is best in every aspect be it responding to calls, emails and top class service. Thank you Gurdit and Team, much appreciated.
4/5
TrustpilotJennifer goes above and beyond
Jennifer is so helpful. Nothing is too much trouble for her. Very efficientAlways keeping us updated with the property.
We're delighted to hear about your positive experience. It's wonderful to know that you found Jennifer so helpful and efficient. We appreciate your kind words and will share your feedback with her.
5/5
GoogleReed Rains are Awesome! Rented and bought property from them. They operate with integrity and professionalism! Thanks Eddie & Louise Lock
Dear Eddie, thank you very much for your positive review. I really appreciate you taking the time to review your experience with our company. Kind regards, Stephen Dumbrell, Franchise Director.
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