John Bray reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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The experience with John Bray as a tenant was great, until it became time to move out. Despite the flat being provided in a shabby and uncleaned state, we didn't raise a dispute and cleaned it ourselves. Hardly anything was fixed during our three years there, despite us telling them repeatedly. Upon moving out we cleaned the flat fully and to a higher standard than we received it. After almost 2 weeks of hearing nothing about the deposit we were handed cleaning charges, which we disputed. That was when they sent condescending e-mails telling me I'm "lucky" they aren't charging me more and trying to bully me into accepting the charges "to get my remaining deposit back quicker". If you are renting with them, take detailed pictures of everything you receive, and be prepared to be talked to like you're a child when you ask for you deposit back.

Morgan · 2 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I would recommend Stacey and the letting team at John Bray very highly. They managed a short term let on my rental property efficiently and professionally and I felt totally confident and reassured throughout the whole process from finding the tenants to managing the property through to the end of tenancy process. Stacey in particular was very knowledgeable and gave helpful and honest unbiased advice. I have rented the property through a number of local management agents over the years with mixed results - the team at John Bray have been the best by far.

Gary · 22 September 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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I recently had the pleasure of working with Stacy, a brilliant agent , to lease a shop, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From the very beginning, Stacy was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. She took the time to understand my specific needs and preferences, and her expertise in the market was evident in the properties she selected for me to view. Stacy's communication was outstanding; she kept me informed at every stage, promptly answering any questions I had and offering valuable advice. Her dedication and attention to detail made the leasing process smooth and stress-free. Thanks to Stacy’s hard work and commitment, I was able to secure the perfect shop for my business. If you’re looking for an estate agent who truly cares about her clients and goes the extra mile, I highly recommend reaching out to Stacy. She made the entire experience enjoyable and successful, and I’m incredibly grateful for her help.

Khaled · 17 August 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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John Bray and especially Tom on their team have been excellent! We rented our flat through them and have taken the option for full management. Absolutely excellent service! They have handled everything for us superbly (and like a few people in St Leonards - thanks to Southern Water we have had more than our fair share of issues) keeping us informed and keeping on top of everything. Having heard horror stories about estate agents handling rental on behalf of tenants I was a little worried, but they have made it stress and hassle free - I highly recommend them!

Jo · 3 August 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Aggressive in there approach to tenants. There seems to have been a change in management at this agent and where it was a friendly family type affair, now it is business first no compassion shown. As a landlord of nearly 30 years I would not touch this agent. I make enough money from my properties to not feel the need to be ruthless and I would not want my name connected to this agents mode of operation

Graham · 16 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Amazing service from start to finish. Big thank you to Megan who showed us around the property and pushed to get everything submitted to ensure we could move in as soon as possible. Would 100% recommend John Bray & sons, especially Megan, thank you so much.

Josh · 27 March 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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My partner and i recently Started renting a property through John Bray. They have been very professional from the start, helping us with any questions and queries we had. The whole process was smooth from start to finish, and the staff have allways been friendly and welcoming. We would recommened using John Bray to anyone.

Adamsaco · 16 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Been a tenant with JB for a few years now and honestly can’t rate them highly enough, the whole team have gone above and beyond and worked out of hours to assist me. Very professional and always on hand to help. Would highly recommend the team to anyone looking to rent. Thank you! Stella

Stella · 16 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Megan was incredible, she made our experience with John bray and sons brilliant. from showing us the property to getting everything sorted at an excellent standard. would recommend !!

Teddy · 22 April 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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It is nice to be dealing with estate agents who treat you like a human being for a change. I put it down to them being a small, family run business - their approach is much more personal than which I appreciate a lot. Harvey, who showed me the property, is an absolute star, and Jenny has been very helpful answering my many questions

Dominika · 17 June 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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I’ve had a great experience with John Bray. Jack was reliable and friendly, helping us through smooth reference checking and move-in dates. He and Harvey helped us to get some logistics with the landlady sorted, and overall communication has been fab. Would definitely recommend, felt like a human-centred exchange rather than pure business. Thank you!

Sarah · 12 January 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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We have just let our house through John Bray and are very happy with the service that the letting agents provided. Everything went to plan and there were no dramas despite the time pressures imposed upon us by the incoming tenant. Thank you to Stacey and Tom for making these stressful last 10 days go so smoothly.

Selma · 19 November 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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My first time renting has been such a pleasant experience because of John Bray. The service has been brilliant throughout my whole application process and the team were super responsive to any queries I had along the way. I highly recommend, thank you!!

Eloise · 16 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I’ve had a great experience with John Bray. Jack was reliable and friendly, helping us through smooth reference checking and move-in dates. He and Harvey helped us to get some logistics with the landlady sorted, and overall communication has been fab. Would definitely recommend, felt like a human-centred exchange rather than pure business. Thank you!

Sarah · 21 August 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Just secured a new tenancy through John Bray & Sons, and Robbie, Stephen and Tom made the whole process super easy, dealt with and answered all my questions super promptly and couldn't have made it easier. Can't recommend highly enough. 6 stars!

Sim · 17 May 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Megan is fantastic in giving advice to a first time renter! Has really helped ease my worries about the process 😊 …

Jane · 12 March 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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We rented with John Bray & Sons for the past year and a half. From the very beginning they were super friendly and felt very much like advocates for us, making liaising with the landlord simple and easy, and generally always made us feel listened to. When it came time to leave the property, all the staff were great at keeping in contact with us and supporting us, right until the end. Big thanks to Hannah for keeping us in the loop always, to Juliette for being supportive during the last couple of months, and to Catherine for her friendly house inspections which never felt like a chore. Thanks to you all!

Siobhan · 18 June 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

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We rented with John Bray & Sons for the past year and a half. From the very beginning they were super friendly and felt very much like advocates for us, making liaising with the landlord simple and easy, and generally always made us feel listened to. When it came time to leave the property, all the staff were great at keeping in contact with us and supporting us, right until the end. Big thanks to Hannah for keeping us in the loop always, to Juliette for being supportive during the last couple of months, and to Catherine for her friendly house inspections which never felt like a chore. Thanks to you all!

Siobhan · 23 April 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

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The letting staff at John Bray are very helpful. We decided to rent out our flat after having it on the market for 3 months. The team sprung into action and we had a tenant pretty quickly .They have sorted out all the checks. Thanks Jenny and Harvey for your help and ongoing carel

Cilla · 17 June 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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I rented an ensuite room trough this company and it was a great experience First, when I needed, they dealt with everything fast and in a very pleasant manner Second, when I had a problem with my landlady, who was managing the house, they help me all the way to the journey to finally be able to secure another place, all the staff has been supportive and understanding, conducting everything in a kind professional manner Thank you John Bray and sons for being, not just a business but, very professional human beings

Diana · 22 August 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Colin and his team are friendly, professional and very approachable. This is the second property I have purchased through them and both have been smooth and stress-free experiences! Highly recommended as an honest, well established and local agent without the pushy sales approach so many tend to have these days.

Patrick · 17 June 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Having dealt with Stacey, for a number of years now as a landlord, I can totally recommend using her for your property sales/rental and management needs. Her approach is always friendly, professional and pragmatic, and we have always appreciated her guidance.

Catherine · 19 December 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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We were very impressed with how professional and efficient the team at John Bray were throughout our recent property sale. Will Adams kept us informed of the progress along the way and was very responsive to any questions or queries we had. Would highly recommend John Bray for anyone looking to buy or sell in the Hastings area.

Josh · 17 June 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Popped in the office to get registered and was made to feel welcome. They spoke through everything clearly making sure I understood everything. Brilliant customer service!

Imogen · 16 February 2026