Trusted Agent profile · Gateshead
★★★★★
1,225 reviews across 2 platforms
425 Durham Road, Low Fell, NE9 5AN, Gateshead, NE9 5AN
Pattinson's office in Gateshead, at 425 Durham Road, is rated 4.3 out of 5 across 1,225 reviews on two platforms, including 91 Google reviews rated 4.6.
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5/5
TrustpilotPrompt Sale, great after sales support
The house was sold promptly and advertised in a professional way. The post sales support was very good. Thanks to Wendy Burbridge for all her support there in expediting things. Compared to the sellers agent "a certain colourful stone online company", they were head and shoulders better. Fully reccomend using Pattinsons!!
5/5
GoogleThe team at Pattinson have been amazing. Jessica has gone out of her way to deal with any issues I had that needed resolving and wouldn’t hesitate to use the in the future.
Thank you so much for this review! We are delighted that your experience with us has been as positive as we aim to give all of our customers! We also appreciate that you have taken time out of your busy schedule to write this. Sincere thanks, from the whole team here at Pattinson Estate Agency and Pattinson Auction.
5/5
TrustpilotI can highly recommend Carl Richardson…
I can highly recommend Carl Richardson who has gone over and beyond to help us purchase an apartment. Carl has been easy to reach, very informative, friendly and understanding. Thanks for all your help, Maria
1/5
TrustpilotPattinson's adverise property on their…
Pattinson's adverise property on their platform.
Hello and thank you for your review. We are sorry that you have not had the positive experience that we aim to give all our customers, and we will therefore look into this further. Can you kindly share with us some more details on your experience, as well as the property address or contact number you registered with us? Please send this information to reviews@pattinson.co.uk so we can investigate. Many thanks.
1/5
TrustpilotLeasehold flat with significant arrears
We bought a leasehold flat from Keith Pattinson Limited and were told that all service charge and ground rent accounts were paid up to date before agreeing to purchase under an ‘auction’ type contract.Important to note that Keith Pattinson Limited charge £5,000 plus vat when the vendor had elected a ‘no fee’ option!Compared to other auctioneers / estate agents this is a lot of money!The day we were due to complete we found out that there were significant arrears on the service charge account, going back nearly 2 years!We were advised to not complete because if this had caused the freehold owner to take repossession proceedings we would be buying ultimately nothing!!We explained this to Keith Pattinson Limited.What proceeded was a nightmare! We were served with a notice and daily interest charges and we had to jump through a lot of hoops with the freehold owner to understand the present position.Keith Pattinson Limited did absolutely nothing to help us, aside from tell us that we were bound to complete under the contract we had signed and that we were liable for any arrears! They basically told us to stop contacting them!! A complete contradiction to our correspondence prior to and during the sale process.Things happen when buying and selling but what you look for in a reliable service provider is a bit of support. Sadly we didn’t get any and despite completing on the sale, it cost us nearly £1000 in extra fees.When things run smoothly I have no doubt Keith Pattinson Limited are really good to deal with and can’t do enough to help, however if there are issues which may be a little bit complex or difficult, they don’t, and there are other agents out there (for example Pugh auctions) who go the extra mile!
Dear Ancoats Ltd. After our extensive efforts to assist you with your enquiries following your legal exchange of contracts on the subject property, we are disappointed to read your comments within your review. As previously discussed, we have provided you with the details of process in order to follow the complaints procedure if you still feel aggrieved.
5/5
TrustpilotStockton branch of the company have…
Stockton branch of the company have great staff. They kept me well informed of everything that was going on.They have being really really helpful, nothing was too much for them from start to finish. I would like to thank Mel she was great got things moving for us. I would highly recommend them.
5/5
TrustpilotExcellent
Gary was excellent from start to finish of my purchase. He kept me updated all the way through. Never hassled me, just the right amount of communication. Gary is a credit to Pattinsons, a real estate agent. Thank you for making my house purchase as stress free as possible.
1/5
TrustpilotTerrible
I listed my home with this company and the customer service was terrible. They did not explain the process, they did not keep me informed and when I called them to find out what was happening with the sale of my home I come to find out that the person who was assigned to my home was on annual leave for two weeks and nobody would be dealing with enquiriesEnquiries have been made about my property and the follow up was poor. They sent an email and failed to follow up with the buyers. I requested that following the poor service which I received for my property to be removed they said that I would have to wait an additional month or pay 1000 plus vat to have it removed. Given that one person is on annual leave that means for the remaining 5 weeks they will do nothing with the property. What a waste of time and effort. I wouldn’t trust them with my home ever again.
Hi Sabrina, We are sorry you have not had the service we would expect from us. Can we ask you to provide more information, like the property address in question and the email address you registered with us. can you provide this information to socialmeadia@pattinson.co.uk so we can look into this matter further
4/5
Trustpilotletting and auction sale
Pattinson assisted with finding a tenant. Lengthy process although much to do with pandemic. Overall good service. I also sold same property via Pattinson auction. Valuation was higher than what bidders were offering for good number of months each time trying to persuade me to accept the low offer. Finally I was lucky someone bought it at much closer minimum price we had set. I had no hasstles otherwise.
5/5
TrustpilotWent the 'extra mile' on a few occasions
I dealt with Terri at their Blyth Office for my house sale. Excellent service from her and her colleagues. Went the 'extra mile' on a few occasions. Would not hesitate to recommend to others. Used their recommended/'in-house' Solicitors and they were good too. In view of my ill-health I was very grateful to be able to hand things over to the professionals and let them get on with their job without undue chasing or monitoring etc.
1/5
TrustpilotAuction leading to a 3-year legal battle and settlement
In May 2021, I embarked on what seemed to be a straightforward journey of purchasing a property through Pattinson at auction. However, this process quickly devolved into a 3-year legal battle that brought significant financial strain and immense personal stress to my family and me.Pattinson marketed the property as an auction sale with an undisclosed reserve price, only to later sell it to me below this threshold - and the courts later confirming they had no express authority to do so. Despite my commitment to the purchase, including paying a substantial deposit and Reservation Fee, Pattinson failed to complete the sale, and I did not receive a refund until about 2.5 years later after several repeated requests.Throughout this ordeal, Pattinson's representatives, specifically Bobby Myers and Vinny Dadhria, lacked clear, transparent and honest communication. In my opinion, this suggested to me that there was miscommunication at best and/or dishonesty at worst. My own experience, along with questionable practices found in online reviews, raises serious concerns about their business operations.The escalating damages and legal costs forced me to sell my previous home, leaving my family dependent on the support of relatives to avoid homelessness. Additionally, with a significant portion of our funds withheld and rising mortgage rates, our ability to purchase another home was severely diminished, delaying our plans to grow our family.After three years, we accepted a settlement offer from all three parties involved to conclude the litigation, but the loss of time, energy, and the intense stress we endured means that no settlement could ever fully compensate us.Although Pattinson were not entirely responsible for what had occurred, I urge anyone considering Pattinson to exercise extreme caution. If my experience is any indication, the process is fraught with challenges that should be avoided at all costs. If you do proceed, document every step meticulously, including recording all communications, and ensure you have sufficient funds in case legal action becomes necessary.Update: I have been asked to remove my review entirely, or else Pattinson "will have no hesitation in issuing proceedings without further reference". Apparently, my attempt to leave an honest review of my personal experience with Pattinson caused them to become protective of their reputation and have warned me of the potential for further litigation. Therefore, I am updating my review to clarify (1) there were two further parties to the litigation and the settlement was made by all three parties, and (2) Pattinson were not entirely responsible for what occurred.
5/5
TrustpilotExcellent communication and service
The service we have received from Paula has been exceptional. The communication has been prompt and thorough throughout our sale and nothing has seemed too much trouble for her. Danielle in branch has also been very helpful with both our sale and search for an onward property. Will certainly be using the services of Pattinson in future.
5/5
TrustpilotRecommended Co
Jamie was excellent in assisting us with the auction purchase of our property. The whole auction process seemed daunting but Jamie and the rest of the team were always helpful and guided us through the process.
5/5
TrustpilotI’ve recently been looking for my…
I’ve recently been looking for my forever home and can’t thank Lara enough for being so accommodating and honest. Her opinions and experiences went along way and really helped me with my decisions and doubts. Thank you so much Lara
5/5
GoogleRang to book a viewing last week and spoke to Joe, he was new to the company and in training but was very friendly and professional. He respected my time constraints when following up and was always polite and considerate. This has culminated in a deal being agreed and the ball set to roll in less than a week
5/5
TrustpilotHighly recommended
From viewing a property to the offer process and beyond, Pattinson staff were amazingly efficient and understanding. Viewing was 100% in line with the 2020 / 2021 Covid rules and their communication through the offer process was spot on. If they said they'd do something, they did it. If they said they'd call me, they did. What more can you ask for. Thank you so much for everything
1/5
TrustpilotHad a valuation done recently I have…
Had a valuation done recently I have been trying to get a valuation for nearly a week I’ve phoned numerous times and still unable to get valuation also never know a valuation like this only 5mins spent at the property took photos and that was it 🤯
Hi. We are sorry that you have not had the experience we expect from our team. Can you provide us with some more information on your experience, like the property address or contact number you registered with us? Kindly share information with gdpr@pattinson.co.uk so we can investigate further.
1/5
TrustpilotShame I can’t leave zero
If I could rate this company zero then I would. Awful company to deal with. So many broken promises even after complaints being sent. Very aggressive staff who throw threats around. I would avoid at all costs. Communication is nonexistent and then they get offended when you call them out for it.
Hi. We are sorry that you have not had the experience we expect from our team. Can you provide us with some more information on your experience, like the property address or contact number you registered with us? Kindly share information with gdpr@pattinson.co.uk so we can investigate further
1/5
TrustpilotShame I can’t leave zero
If I could rate this company zero then I would. Awful company to deal with. So many broken promises even after complaints being sent. Very aggressive staff who throw threats around. I would avoid at all costs. Communication is nonexistent and then they get offended when you call them out for it.
Hi. We are sorry that you have not had the experience we expect from our team. Can you provide us with some more information on your experience, like the property address or contact number you registered with us? Kindly share information with gdpr@pattinson.co.uk so we can investigate further
1/5
TrustpilotRubbish
Service from start to finish was dreadful.No communication. A simple no chain sale took over 3 months without any reasoning why. Solicitor appointed by them was the same. No communication. When we did get info it wasn’t consistent. 2 grand fir a simple sale, no advertising, no sale board and took forever
Hi Brian. We are sorry you have not had the experience we expect from our team. Can you provide us with some more information on your experience, like the property address or contact number you registered with us? Kindly share information with gdpr@pattinson.co.uk so we can investigate further
5/5
GoogleJessica has been brilliant - kept us up to date every step of the way, was really supportive with her guidance and super friendly. An absolute professional!
5/5
TrustpilotExcellent friendly service
From the minute I spoke to the girls nothing was a problem. Eryn was my first point of contact and she was very friendly and knowledgeable, she made me feel at ease immediately. Lisa was then my appointed agent and went above and beyond to keep me up to date and make sure the process was seamless
2/5
TrustpilotWould not recommend to a landlord.
Recently found a tenant for my property, told me it was a middle age working family with a home owner guarantor. They then decided they didn’t need a guarantor and added an 18 year old on the tenancy agreement, both without consulting me first. Complained and was basically told nothing they would do and suggested I take out rent insurance if I was concerned.
1/5
TrustpilotWaiting over 4 months for a repair....
As a tenant of Pattinson's for several years now, I am continually surprised at their ineptness, time blindness and inability to follow through with some of the most basic and simplest of tasks.For example - I had a leak in my living room ceiling, which required a contractor to cut round a half metre square hole in the ceiling.Although my landlord is always prompt to agree repairs and Pattinson's have an array of effective and experienced contractors on their books, it all seems far too much for them to organise.I have waited 4 months for the hole to be fixed and I'm still waiting. This unfortunately isn't unique. I'm embarrassed to have guests in my home so i have cancelled Christmas as I have no doubt it wont be fixed by then and I do wonder how the hole will increase my gas and electric costs.The worst.EDIT:Pattinsons have responded to this on the same day but have not emailed me the timeline as stated below. The ceiling has been damaged for 4 months. The delay was caused by Pattinsons and not the landlord or the contractor.
Dear HelenThank you for your review. We always try and attend to all repairs as quickly as possible, although I understand that it can be frustrating waiting for contractors to attend and provide quotes. As discussed on the phone, the landlord has authorised the quote and the contractor has scheduled to undertake the work next week. I have also emailed you a timeline of this repair, which will hopefully demonstrate that the delays have been outside of our control. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.
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