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★★★★★ 1/5
Trustpilot⭐ 1/5
⭐ 1/5
Absolutely appalling experience with Reeds Rains and I would not recommend them.
The problems started from the moment we moved into the property. There was mouldy food left in the fridge/freezer, crockery still in the dishwasher, food residue on the kitchen surfaces and a significant amount of the landlord’s belongings left behind. We were unable to properly use the garage for months because it was full of the landlord’s possessions, and when it was eventually cleared it was left dirty and with rubbish behind.
Throughout the tenancy we also reported issues, including broken doors and a broken toilet seat. These were discussed with the agent dealing with our tenancy at the time. Now that he apparently no longer works for the company, Reeds Rains seem to be acting as though these conversations never happened, which is simply not acceptable.
The situation at the end of the tenancy has been even worse. We returned the keys on 21 August and are still waiting for our deposit. Instead of returning it promptly, we were sent photographs alleging various cleaning and damage issues. Having reviewed them, I strongly dispute almost all of the alleged damage. Several of the issues were already present when we moved in, had previously been reported, or in my opinion amount to normal wear and tear.
Despite repeatedly asking for a clear itemised list of the proposed deductions and the actual costs they intend to claim, this still has not been provided.
What makes the whole situation particularly frustrating is the complete double standard. We were expected to tolerate a property that was not properly cleared or cleaned when we moved in, including losing the use of an entire garage for a substantial period, yet at the end of the tenancy they appear to be scrutinising every minor mark and trying to attribute pre-existing issues to us.
The communication and handling of the deposit have been extremely disappointing. I expected a professional letting agency to maintain proper records, deal fairly with both landlords and tenants and resolve deposit matters promptly. That has absolutely not been my experience with Reeds Rains.
I would strongly advise anyone renting through them to photograph absolutely everything on move-in, report every single issue in writing rather than relying on conversations with staff, keep every email and document, and make sure you have evidence of the condition of the property when you leave.
Based on my experience, I would not rent through Reeds Rains again.
Katrin · 2 September 2026
Agent replied · 23 September 2026
We appreciate you taking the time to share your detailed feedback regarding your recent tenancy. We are truly concerned to learn about the difficulties you encountered, from the initial move-in condition of the property to the ongoing issues and the deposit resolution process. Please could you update your review with the location/branch this was with? So we can further investigate this matter. Thank you.
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotExceptional service from the start!
Exceptional service from start to finish. This is my second time using Reeds Rains in Rye East Sussex to source a tenant, and Lydia delivered brilliantly once again by finding someone within weeks. Lydia is always available by phone or email and truly goes above and beyond. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Reeds Rains letting team!
Sarah · 28 September 2026
Agent replied · 10 October 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely 5* review Sarah! It has been a pleasure working with you again. Lydia
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotExtremely poor
Extremely poor communication, avoid if you value basic professionalism
We had a decent experience when this firm was still Neil Kays. Things were handled promptly and you actually got replies. That version of the company is gone. The drop-off since then has been sharp and frustrating.
Emails now routinely go unanswered. Follow-ups get the same treatment. There was no proper notification when contact details changed, so messages disappeared into the void while we assumed they were being dealt with. Simple queries about maintenance, tenancy matters or even confirmation that an email had been received were met with silence. You end up chasing, then chasing again, then wondering whether anyone is actually reading the inbox.
A letting agent’s core job includes keeping tenants and landlords informed. That basic standard is not being met. The contrast with how they operated as Neil Kays makes it worse, you know they used to be capable of it.
Would not recommend in their current form.
NAH · 16 September 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotWe can’t thank Reed Reins enough for…
We can’t thank Reed Reins enough for the support & seamless service we experienced. They went above & beyond guiding us through each step & advising when we’re unsure. I would highly recommend. Thank you 😊
Alison · 7 September 2026
Agent replied · 23 September 2026
We are so happy to hear that our support and seamless service were helpful to you. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us.
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotOwen Diamond and colleagues in Liverpool City Centre office
Owen Diamond and his colleagues in the Liverpool City Centre office advised us on the sale of 2 flats. They quickly found buyers but the conveyancing process was, in both cases, fraught with difficulties. Owen and the team were very supportive throughout and did what they could to facilitate the deals. RR are excellent in communicating and, even when Owen was not in the office, a colleague could quickly and accurately provide an update from the screen. All round, an excellent service.
Graeme · 15 September 2025
Agent replied · 23 September 2025
We appreciate your positive feedback regarding the sale of your flats. We're glad our team provided support and effective communication throughout the challenging conveyancing process. It's great to hear a colleague could assist when needed. Thank you!
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotOur Reeds Rains Experience
We had a wonderful experience with Reeds Rains Morley, from our very first call to book a viewing appointment right through to the next step in our home-buying journey.
The entire team was polite, professional, friendly and kept us well informed throughout the process. Their excellent communication and support made what can often be a stressful experience feel smooth, straightforward and stress-free.
A big thank you to all the staff at Reeds Rains Morley for your outstanding service, support and communication. We truly appreciate everything you have done to support us throughout our home-buying journey and help make the process such a positive experience.
Highly recommended!
Pam · 24 September 2026
Agent replied · 10 October 2026
We are so pleased to hear about your wonderful experience with our team. It is truly rewarding to know that our efforts to provide polite, professional, and friendly service, along with excellent communication, made your home-buying journey smooth and stress-free. We deeply appreciate your kind words and recommendation.
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 4/5
TrustpilotVery good experience overall
Very good experience overall. People were always very helpful and made us feel valued. On occasion we had to tidy up/hoover, turn-off lights, reset blinds, etc. after viewings which was very frustrating.
Geoff · 14 September 2026
Agent replied · 23 September 2026
We're glad to hear our team was helpful and made you feel valued. We understand your frustration regarding tidying up after viewings and will address this internally to improve our process.
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotGreat work
Helen, Keeley and her team are great and a pleasure to work with. The went above and beyond with difficult buyers, and current occupants to help secure the right buyer!
Mr · 21 September 2026
Agent replied · 23 September 2026
We are so happy to hear about your positive experience! We always strive to go above and beyond for our clients, and we appreciate your kind words.
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 3/5
TrustpilotNot impressed
Saw a house being sold by Reeds Rains, sent 2 messages via Rightmove and then an email directly. None were responded to. After a few days, decided to ring them to try & arrange a viewing. Managed to arrange the viewing. But had no explanation or apology for the lack of response. Went to the viewing, received no follow up or a request for feedback. I was just grateful we hadn't chosen them to sell our house!
Rachael · 8 September 2025
Agent replied · 23 September 2025
We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about the lack of communication you experienced. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, we would like to know which branch you were contacting so we can look at how to improve our service.
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotWouldn’t go anywhere else!
From the moment we enquired with Reeds Rains in Clevedon to the moment we sold our property, they were nothing short of helpful, engaging and there when we needed them. We had bumps along the way with various parts of the chain falling through but Reeds were on it. Always available to answer any questions we had. If we ever sell again, Reeds will be our team. Thanks to everyone who helped along the way. Would recommend you guys in a heartbeat! Thank you 😁
Me · 29 August 2026
Agent replied · 23 September 2026
We are so pleased to hear that our team provided such helpful and engaging support throughout your property sale, especially when navigating the bumps along the way. It means a great deal to us that you would recommend us and consider us your team for future sales. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotFANTASTIC AS ALWAYS!
FANTASTIC AS ALWAYS!!
Steven and the team cannot do enough for you.. sold and bought many properties with these guys and honestly, I’m going nowhere else!!
Thanks again, Dave
David · 1 September 2026
Agent replied · 23 September 2026
We are so happy to hear about your continued positive experiences with us! It's wonderful to know that we consistently meet your expectations. Thank you for your kind words and loyalty.
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotI chose Reed Rains as they are an established company in my area
I chose Reed Rains as they are an established estate agent within the area and felt they were best placed for the sale of my house and it proved to be the right choice. Communication throughout was constant and informative. The lines of communication were ideal as I dealt with the same person throughout. Within two weeks I agreed a sale and cannot thank Reed Rains enough for this.
Anthony · 9 September 2025
Agent replied · 25 December 2024
We're happy to hear that our experience and service met your expectations. We appreciate your recognition of our consistent communication and are grateful for your kind words regarding the quick sale of your house.
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotJohn has been helpful and professional…
John has been helpful and professional all the way through our experience with Reeds rains
S.D · 24 September 2026
Agent replied · 10 October 2026
We're delighted to hear our team provided such a professional and helpful experience throughout your journey with us.
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotVery friendly, informative and efficient
Ken was very helpful , got back to us with answers in good time
Janine · 24 September 2026
Agent replied · 10 October 2026
We're so happy to hear our team provided such timely and helpful assistance. We appreciate your kind words.
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotVery pleasant negotiator
Aaron Smith is a extremely pleasant and sympathetic negotiator. On time for viewing, with a cheerful personality.
Patricia · 29 August 2026
Agent replied · 23 September 2026
We're so happy to hear about your positive experience with our team member. It's wonderful to know that their cheerful personality and helpfulness made navigating the process easier for you, especially their willingness to visit you at home. We truly appreciate your kind words.
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotHighly recommend
I used Reeds Rains initially to manage a rental and then to sell the property. I highly recommend them. They are professional but welcoming, nothing is ever too much. They always kept me in the loop, even during a difficult sale, going out of there way to keep me up to date with everything. I’d like to thank Adele in particular.
Laura · 22 May 2026
★★★★★ 4/5
TrustpilotFriendly and professional. Reeds Raine's have been very helpful…
Reeds Raine's have been very helpful from the start. They are helping us every step and the property is now sold . We have sold the house belonging to my wife's stepfather who is now in a care home as we have power of attorney.We knew it would be stressful to sell but reeds Raine's Pontefract office have been very helpful and professional.
Herbert · 27 August 2026
Agent replied · 23 September 2026
We are so pleased to hear that our team in Pontefract provided such helpful and professional support during what can be a stressful time. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience with us.
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotHorrendous!
The response to my initial review (posted on 28th November, below) is as unsatisfactory as the service. Whatever the company claim now, I can evidence all of the concerns I listed. Further, almost three weeks after the moving date, problems persist. The fridge and freezer were not working and the tenant lost £130 of food. He is still without a working oven and has no access to the electric meter to obtain an initial reading. The latter is especially concerning because the hot water tank heats up constantly and then drains itself: imagine how much this is costing! Various items are broken (door handles, toilet seat) and there is black mould around the windows, very unhealthy. The tenant is facing Christmas with a microwave meal. How unacceptable is this! Happy Christmas, ReedsRains., , , , , -Dealing with this company has been a nightmare, for myself and the tenant for whom I acted as guarantor. Annabel Gilbey was the nominated negotiator but emails and phone calls to her went unanswered. On one occasion, the tenant drove several hundred miles for a viewing, leaving home at 5am but no-one turned up. A phone call would have been helpful. Sending a text when the negotiator knew he was travelling was not. We were sent repeated requests for information, money and urgent legal confirmations - none of which were necessary had the negotiatior or her colleagues acted professionally. The Branch Manager Justin Barton must bear the greatest responsibility for this. My concerns can be evidenced if this is necessary.
Lynda · 20 December 2024
Agent replied · 25 December 2024
Dear Dr Cochrane, I am sorry you have felt the need to leave a negative review, I have looked at the case and can see that the viewing you mention was moved. Having looked at this I can see that 24hrs notice was provided as we were unable to attend the viewing on the day originally booked for. We always endeavour to attend every appointment booked, however sometimes things happen that prevent this. Regards to the documents you mention, having looked I can confirm all documents requested are required so Annabel has acted correctly. Again, I am sorry you were not happy with the service provided but I do feel the team have done all that they can to make the move in as easy as possible, should you wish to get in touch directly please email me at justin.barton@reedsrains.co.uk with any further concerns.Kind Regards,Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotNorthwich Branch - Absolutely Worthless
Northwich Branch - Absolutely WorthlessIf you are a renter, please stay away from properties that use this branch.Unhelpful, always a delay, not wanting to do the work needed and mostly ignore you.They are unwilling to even speak about maintenance issues, all they do is take the rent and ignore you. Heating issue? Fix yourselfDrainage issue? Fix yourselfIssues they said they would fix once you moved in? Fix yourselfProperty inspection? Waste of time, they never turn up and ignore youI just have no idea why it’s so difficult to get things done. Isaac in the maintenance department literally does nothing to help and would never even bother replying. Jonathan is as unhelpful and there is nothing I can do to get problems fixed.I will never rent from these again; absolutely appalling.
Billy · 19 December 2024
Agent replied · 24 February 2025
Hi Billy,We are sorry to see the low star review and your comments, we would like to investigate this further for you and address these issues.Could you please reach out to us directly by phone 01606 41315 or email at northwich@reedsrains.co.ukWe’d like to understand your concerns better and work towards a resolution.Regards,Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotAs a long time landlords with the…
As a long time landlords with the newland Avenue office, we were confident when choosing Steve, Tony and their team to take care of our own house sale …… superb communication, attention to detail proved successful when arranging the many viewings in a very short space of time which I’m confident will produce a buyer for our lovely home very soon THANKYOU
Kevin · 1 September 2026
Agent replied · 23 September 2026
We are delighted to hear about your positive experience with our team. It's wonderful to know that our communication and attention to detail have been so beneficial in arranging viewings for your home. We truly appreciate your confidence in our services and look forward to a successful outcome very soon.
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotChris was very helpful and advised us…
Chris was very helpful and advised us on a quick sale
Sandra · 14 September 2026
Agent replied · 23 September 2026
We're happy to hear we provided helpful advice for a quick sale. We appreciate your positive feedback.
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 2/5
Trustpilotshambles, salford quays barance were the worst…
salford quays barance were the worst letting agents we have been unfortunate enough to have dealings with, if you can avoid them I suggest that you do. the move in inventory was a work of fiction with not a single fault or damage mentioned and the flat was filthy with numerous items of damage and disrepair that they are now trying to claim from us after moving out and leaving the place in better condition that we moved in Jessica was so tardy at arranging repairs that we gave up. never again would we deal with these people
Peter · 7 November 2024
Agent replied · 25 December 2024
Hi Peter,We are sorry you have not been happy with the service you have received from Reeds Rains. If you wish to discuss further please contact the Salford Quays office and they will be happy to assist.Regards,Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotLewis the agent was early to the…
Lewis the agent was early to the viewing appointment and gave me time to wander throughout. He called when he said he would, and was very helpful throughout. As you can imagine the process can be quite nail biting but his quick responses and helpful manner made buying stress free. I would definitely recommend your service to anyone.
Mrs · 2 September 2026
Agent replied · 23 September 2026
We are so pleased to hear about your positive experience with our team member. It's wonderful to know that our efforts to provide a stress-free buying process were successful. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Regards,
Reeds Rains
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotProfessional and on my side as seller
More personal about the sale if our house. Understood our needs about asking price. Helped to remarket the property and I have always felt they are on my side as the seller not on the side of the buyer. Always kept informed of progress and always available at the end of the phone staff very polite and helpful.
Paul · 27 August 2026
Agent replied · 23 September 2026
We're so happy to hear we provided personal service and understood your needs regarding the asking price. It's wonderful that we kept you informed and that our staff was polite and helpful. Thank you for your kind words!
Regards,
Reeds Rains
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