Trusted Agent profile · Gravesham
★★★★★
215 reviews across 1 platform
10 Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1AF, Gravesham, DA12 1AF
Mann's office in Gravesham, at 10 Windmill Street, is rated 2.3 out of 5 across 215 reviews on 1 platform.
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1/5
TrustpilotThe Worst Kind of Estate Agent Experience
No wonder the majority of reviews on here are atrocious. The Beckenham Branch is the worst kind of estate agent experience you could wish for. They cancel appointments, but never bother to call back to rearrange. Every person you speak to tells you a different story, lies, lies, lies. Where is the management and leadership?
5/5
TrustpilotRenting our property
Tim was very efficient and always responded in a timely manner. Made the process of renting our property really smoothe. Would highly recommend.
4/5
TrustpilotAs a new Tenant
As a new TenantAs a new tenant, I have been really impressed with the service and professionalism shown by Jess and Lee, who worked extremely hard to help me get the right property and tenancy agreement for me.They kept me up to date throughout the whole process and the turn around from viewing to moving in was incredible and I cant thank them enough for all their efforts.The whole process has been incredible and, the moving in gift was a lovely token.Thanks again
1/5
TrustpilotTerrible
Terrible. Particularly the strood branch. Every viewing that shows interest - they then can't get hold of. Every single one just disappears never to be heard of again? Then, as soon as you give 28 required notice to end service with them, they stop advertising your property!They never call back when they say they will either.
1/5
TrustpilotJust plain incompetent
Just plain incompetent it seems…we put out home on the market with Mann, Paul Goldsmith to be precise, who came across as a genuine and upfront guy… Then the fun started which immediately made us feel uneasy…the photographs done were ok, but the layout drawings were wrong (from supposedly an architect moonlighting when work was slack, doing pictures for estate agents!). The write-up they did was poor to say the least, so I wrote one and insisted it was put out in place of theirs… Initially they said they had people lining up to view property in our road, but it was almost two weeks before the first viewing…which they insisted doing as ‘that was best’…and asked if we could vacate the property whilst they did the viewings… we had three viewings, and invariably Anne Underwood. who was managing the viewings, was late… we had potential buyers parked outside, us waiting to leave in our car, and all waiting on Anne Underwood…!! She handled two viewings, neither of which made an offer, and Paul Goldsmith handled the first viewing, with the same result… I handled the fourth viewing myself, as I was told by Anne Underwood that she had someone in the area who would like to view, but simply could not handle it…!! So I handled it myself, and guess what, yes I sold my own home… Since this time, having decided to go with Mann’s own ‘Conveyancing Direct’ legal service to handle both the sale and our purchase, it’s been a disaster… almost zero contact, except for an occasional email from the ‘legal team’…not being able to get through in the phone, after being redirected by ‘customer service’, the phone just rings and rings or you are cut off… Having had such poor service I asked Mann at their Rochester office for updates, thinking I was paying them almost 6k for a service, but hardly ever heard from them…so the upshot of that was they simply did not answer emails, or when phoning, they were all so incredibly busy, no one was available to talk to you…except for Ben…who I must admit was always polite in the phone…I was advised (warned) by another estate agent that Mann’s were poor, but just took this as professional rivalry…I now wish I had listened to him… I WOUOD NOT RECOMMEND MANN COUNTRYWIDE TO ANYONE, EITHER FOR SELLING YOUR PROPERTY (OR BUYING INLESS THEY ARE THE SOLE AGENTS AND ITS THE HOME FOR YOU)…AND DO NOT USE CONVEYANCING DIRECT, WHICH IS THE ‘COUNTRYWIDE’ GROUPS IN-HOUSE l PROPERTY CONVEYANCERS…THEY ARE, HOW CAN I SAY IT, JUST PLAIN USELESS…AND ALMOST COMPLETELY NON-CONTACTABLE, AND DO NOT RETURN CALLS OR CALL YOU EVEN WHEN THEY SAY THEY NEED TO SPEAK TO YOU, SO BEWARNED…!!
5/5
TrustpilotAttentive all the way to the end,
Great service and care from Morgan Knott, she identified what I needed and always made an effort to communicate it too me thank you.
1/5
TrustpilotMight be worst possible viewing…
Might be worst possible viewing experience I’ve ever had, was told to come an hour early and then had to wait outside for 40 mins while someone from the office called Charlie called me to tell me the person carrying out the viewing was still going to be late and was so unprofessional on the phone “because it’s not poor Ben’s fault he was late”. This is Mann Rochester and my 2nd awful experience after being told I needed a decision in principle to view a flat and didn’t let me view
1/5
TrustpilotGravesend Branch....Stay Clear
We are having a very negative experience with the Gravesend branch manager. He is extremely arrogant, egotistical, condescending and severely lacks basic customer service skills. We are constantly having to chase for feedback and updates which when you're paying for an expensive service, this is not acceptable. Currently, we have no faith in Mann and their ability to successfully sell our home.
1/5
TrustpilotMann Countrywide: Unprofessional & Untrustworthy
I don’t even know where to start with this review. We are currently in the process of buying a property with this company through their office in Sydenham. I say that, but they seem to have put the property we have had an offer accepted on (i.e. sold subject to contact) back on the market. They haven’t told us about this. As it has not been advertised as sold subject to contract, we will find out where we stand legally and take action.Originally, we had also put our property up for sale with them. We found the branch manager (and her assistant) at the time to have been upfront, efficient and responsive. Since both have left the company, our dealings with Mann have been nothing short of exceedingly poor. From being lied to about how many people were booked in for viewings for our property, to receiving calls for viewings months after we had accepted an offer to sell it, Mann have demonstrated anything but professionalism. For me, they have zero idea what they’re doing, and their communication skills render newborn babies speechless. Now that the property we were hoping to buy is back on the market (behind our backs), this would suggest that Mann are also untrustworthy. Steer clear would be my advice.
5/5
TrustpilotExceptional knowledge
We were shown several properties by Morgan Knott. Morgan’s knowledge of the properties was exceptional and her communication both before and after the viewings was excellent. Very impressed.
1/5
TrustpilotIf you are a landlord, avoid this company
If you are a landlord, do not let this company manage your property! They take 10% of your rent for doing nothing. You often have to chase them for payment. They seem to pay when they want and the amount they want. They are so frustrating to deal with. They use over priced tradesmen (or mark up the costs on work that needs doing). A weight has been lifted now I do not have to deal with them anymore.
1/5
Trustpilot-100 stars.
If i could give this company -100 stars I would.Very disappointed and shocked at the horrendous service I received, from start right up until I was done with them. Thank God I didn't have to deal with them any longer.
1/5
TrustpilotNeglect of a vulnerable tenant
As a mental health worker of 19 years, I would describe Mann Estate Agents as disappointing. My next door neighbour is a Mann Tenant who is a vulnerable woman in her mid-70's and suffering from a sensory impairment. Despite her age and condition, she has experienced targeted bullying from her young upstairs neighbours (also managed by Mann). They not only deliberately removed the light bulbs from the communal hallway to leave the woman in darkness and disorientate her, but they have previously poured a bucket of water onto her head from their window and continuously drop heavy objects on their floor above her head regularly, which in turn have caused concerning large cracks in her ceiling, make her jump and caused her sleep insomnia. The neighbours have cameras set up in the communal hallway to watch her movements so they can intimidate her when she leaves/returns to her property. The neighbours throw objects at their internal door which is adjacent to hers and make loud noises throughout the day and night to cause her distress. This was witnessed first-hand by a visiting police officer and can be clearly heard by myself and my partner in our next door flat. Despite hours of footage submitted to Mann's Beckenham office and Head Office, Mann have left her without support and refuse to look at the footage (which had also been submitted to the Police). Mann have been made fully aware of these activities and continue to take no action.My advice is to avoid this business if you can find alternative services.
1/5
TrustpilotOnly rating one star as I can't give it…
Only rating one star as I can't give it a zero!!I live next door to a property that Mann in Beckenham have rented out. I've had nothing but issues with the next door neighbours. I've had noise nuisance since they moved in, but it has recently transpired that the noise I've been hearing has been harassment towards the elderly lady in the flat below. The perpetrators are a daughter aged around 28, and her mother - both of whom should know better! They have poured water over the lady out of the window, pile up crates of dirty waste outside the front of the house, including chewed up food on her windowsill so she can't open her window, taken the light bulbs out of the hallway so she can't see where she's going (including one I installed of my own so knew it was working and was gone by the next morning), two cameras on the internal hallway to watch when she's coming and going, and myself and my partner, and new neigbhour downstairs are unable to leave our house without a camera phone being pointed at us, and deliberate harassment if we're having a conversation outside our own front door. Both properties next door are rented through Mann who do not accept any responsibility. I am yet to have a satisfactory response to my complaint before going to the Ombudsman. The police and council are fully aware of the goings on, yet it's still being allowed to take place. I wouldn't touch this estate agent with a barge pole!!!
5/5
TrustpilotI have been dealing with Rebecca whilst…
I have been dealing with Rebecca whilst our house is on the market Rebecca has been brilliant in keeping us updated with how the market is moving. She is very efficient and professionalShe has always been very polite to me and always keen to help
1/5
TrustpilotWhat service - It was no service!
We met with Robin from Mann, Beckenham who confirmed he would assist us with a rental property. The very next day we were emailed a suitable property and called to arrange a viewing. Robin said he would collect keys and call back with an appointment time/date. From this moment, we never heard from Robin again!! I tried chasing and eventually spoke with Robin’s manager who advised the property had been let to another client. The manager apologised and advised Robin would call back to explain the situation. As expected, we did not hear from Robin. So, moral of this story is beware! Mann in Beckenham have a preferred list of clients and if you are not in the preferred list, you have no hope of a rental.
1/5
TrustpilotUnprofessional and unethical
I called the agent and I was proposed to buy off plan without showing you anything but pictures. They dont even have a show home!!! I told them I dont understand how I can buy anything for 400K without even seeing a showhome. And they just explained that this how hot is the market now. On the other side they claim they have been inside and the apartments are very nice. I think this is unprofessional and unethical.I don't think they actually care about the customer.
1/5
Trustpilotdisappointed and costly mistake for me
Initial conversation with Catford branch was very good so gave them my flat to let. Never again. Appalling photos put up on rightmove which did not market a victorian conversion flat with garden in a conservation area at all. Consequently, poor viewings in a fast moving dynamic market. Mann did correct this but I lost valuable time which ultimately cost me rent money. Original letting contract was returned by me twice with basic mistakes and the new tenancy agreement has been sent back twice because Mann cannot get the names of landlord correct. It looks like it won't be ready in time for the agreed start date so I will lose more rent.Mann don't seem to understand the basics of letting and have lots of young, inexperienced staff who are not being supervised by managers. When someone is on leave - no one else can get the job done.Hugely disappointed and costly mistake for me
2/5
TrustpilotI'm extremely disappointed after moving…
I'm extremely disappointed after moving into the property in Chatham. We were assured it had been freshly painted and professionally cleaned, but that’s clearly not the case.
1/5
TrustpilotDeceptive pictures and lies on listings
I am currently moving home and chose to view a property with Mann Countrywide in Woolwich based on my criteria seemingly being met on my Rightmove search. The images did not include the front of the property which I now know to be a red flag. When greeted by the estate agent, Catherine, at the property I explained that the property had been incorrectly listed online but she did not seem surprised (regular practice?) or even apologetic at the fact I had made a wasted journey due to the misrepresentation. I advised her I was only interested in semi detached properties so would not be continuing with the viewing, to which she replied “if it’s just you and no one else, can I ask why you’re only looking at semi detached homes?” As if extra occupants makes me eligible for side access to my garden Catherine! No one contacted me afterwards for feedback or clarification and as a result of Catherine Melder's attitude, I certainly will not be using Mann in the future. It's a shame as my mum had used them in the past when purchasing and had good things to say but it seems that times have changed.
1/5
TrustpilotAVOID!!! - ZERO STARS!!!
AVOID!!!! - ZERO STARS!!! We had the misfortune of dealing with the Waterlooville branch who wilfully let us an unsafe property, blamed everyone (including us) for their own failings, and refused to accept any liability. The UK has gas safety regulations for a reason. As a new tenant, we had every right to expect a safe home. But no. What we got was a load of paperwork claiming our home was safe and a boiler that wasn’t attached to the flue. They even sent us a photograph of the detached flue and argued it was safe!!Apparently, according to their office, carbon monoxide is not a danger! ??? They actually for real?!Our lives and the life of a 5 year old meant nothing to them. It took them over a month to fix the boiler, most notably with a vile attitude. If you value your life, AVOID this inhumane and despicable company. If you wish to die due to someone’s incompetence, let a property from Mann.
1/5
TrustpilotHarassment
Calling me multiple times a day and not taking no for an answer is harassment. I have kindly asked you to remove me from your database and never contact me again, please respect my wishes. Anymore calls, I will report your business An email has been sent via your contact page
1/5
TrustpilotWhat does it take to unsubscribe from Mann??
Despite specifically advising I was only interested in a specific property & did not want to receive speculative emails I now receive them on a regular basis from Mann Countrywide, Totton in this case.
1/5
TrustpilotDisgraceful Service
Well what can you say about this company. We rented out a property through them expecting a great service. They inspected an immaculate property with everything in place. Somehow whilst they were charging us for the upkeep and property checks our tenant's managed to remove all plants, trees, shrubs and two 8' x 6' garden sheds and paint every room in the house without their knowledge. And guess what its our fault/problem. Would not trust them to manage anything. By the way I am scoring them one star as I couldn't select no stars. Avoid at all costs because it will cost you. You have been warned
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Mann's Gravesham office has 215 reviews across 1 platform: 215 on Trustpilot (across the whole business).
Mann Gravesend Sales is rated 2.3 out of 5 across all 215 reviews.
Mann Gravesend Sales, 10 Windmill Street, Gravesend, DA12 1AF, Gravesham, DA12 1AF.
