Every review we hold for the Ilford office, from every platform, shown as written. First names only.
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5/5
TrustpilotFlat sale using Reeds Rains Crossgates
I have recently used Reeds Rains Crossgates Branch to sell my property. The workers Clair and Jane did the majority of the support and chasing and were extremely helpful in progressing the sale. There were a couple a small glitches but I was extremely thankful for the support and guidance I received throughout the process. Would highly recommend them
CollectPlus Β· 23 March 2023
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TrustpilotVery good service from Stone, Staffordshire team
Sold a house through Reeds Rains, Stone, Staffordshire on behalf of my father-in-law. Took some time for a purchaser to make an offer, but I could not fault the service received from Reeds Rains - Connor, Stan and Naomi were all very attentive. We had some logistical difficulties - that's nothing unusual in a property transaction - but Reeds Rains were always helpful, always on hand and always willing to act on our behalf. Glad it's all over, but thank you for smoothing the pathway for us.
Robert Β· 18 January 2019
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TrustpilotHave been a tenant via Marple Reedsβ¦
Have been a tenant via Marple Reeds Rain since Sept 2017. Dealt completely by an amazing lady called Carolyne Weston who has really looked after ourselves as Tenant throughout the tenancy. Carolyne is pleasant, approachable and always returns your calls and communicates effectively with you when you have a query. Carolyne has visited the property and always leaves a little bit of feedback so we know all is okay which is a good thing for ongoing management of the tenancy. Carolyne chases any concerns we had about repairs outside of reeds rains control and is definitely a doing sort of person. to be honest the tenancy has been fine but we will miss Carolyne especially and her colleagues at Marple Branch
Clinton Β· 16 January 2019
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TrustpilotGreat work Reeds Rains, Holmes Chapel Branch!
Anthony, Tim and the team at Reeds Rains, Holmes Chapel looked after me and the sale of my property from start to finish in a professional, helpful and friendly manner. Despite some bad luck with two potential buyers pulling out, the guys at Reeds Rains were both reactive and proactive to the situation.Their advice kept me positive and a sale was achieved. Iβd recommend them to any vendor. Thank you.
Marcus Β· 2 December 2021
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TrustpilotBuying a New Property
I have just bought a new turnkey property through Reed Rains. Aimee was fantastic she was extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble for her. She made the whole process of buying so much easier for me as I had a few wobbles along the way. π
Heather Β· 5 January 2024
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TrustpilotJust used Reed Rains to re let flat in Acomb
Just used Reed Rains to re let a property in Acomb and the service was Brilliant. In particular Alex Simpson ensured that not only did we find good tenants but also had an effortless transition from previous letting agents. He was extremely prompt, courteous, professional and made sure that both we and the tenants were happy. Felt like we were in safe hands. Cannot recommend Reed Rains Acomb enough.
Zahra Β· 17 January 2022
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TrustpilotAlways helpful and Diligent
John Β· 14 October 2026
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TrustpilotExcellent and friendly estate agent
From the very start I knew that I was in good hands with Reeds Rains and the sale of my house, nothing was too much trouble for the manager and lovely staff at the Morley branch.The photographer, production of the brochure, online advertising, viewings through to the sale of my property all happened quickly and competently, I was kept informed every step of the way. I would not hesitate to recommend Reeds Rains to handle any person's sale of their property
GILLIAN Β· 8 September 2022
Agent replied Β· 17 June 2024
Thank you for your review. I'll pass on to the Morley branch.
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TrustpilotDiscriminates against people onβ¦
Discriminates against people on benefits in the form of requesting people on benefits to provide a guarentor which they would not ask someone in employment. I only found this out the night before my viewing as i took it upon myself to double check information i had already provided in my initial enquiry. Sloppy, and could have wasted a whole day of my time which they obviously dont care about and no apology after all this. In a nut shell vile.
Joshua Β· 6 September 2022
Agent replied Β· 17 June 2024
Hi JoshuaReeds Rains does not discriminate against people in receipt of benefits. The principle of requesting a guarantor can apply to any prospective tenant, irrespective of their employment status. It is not unusual for Letting Agents request a guarantor and Reeds Rains is no exception, but ultimately it is down to the discretion of the Landlord. I will send your review onto the relevant branch and ask them to pick this up with you. Kind regards
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TrustpilotREEDS RAINS PUT MY FAMILY IN DANGERβ¦
I am reviewing this on behalf on my niece, a tenant of Reeds Rains Hebburn office. She is a tenant who has recently terminated her tenancy agreement with them. She is unaware of the legal rights and obligations the tenancy agreement affords her until I had a conversation with her 2 nights ago. In a nutshell she was asked by the Hebburn office if she would agree to showing prospective tenants around her flat - doubtlessly saving the agents a job. She agreed to do this in order to find a new tenant as quickly as possible (she had to move out asap due to losing her job) When I found out about this I was immediately concerned - an agent was prepared to let unaccompanied people look around a single females home? Alarm bells rang so I messaged via Twitter and got a very nice reply from their social media team offering to look into it. This they did and within 24 hours I had a response - copy of an email from the branch manager Carole. As regards the safety issues I had raised she stated "the viewings were all made at the convenience of "E" and we are strict on security and so not send anyone to any property without first knowing exactly who they are" E also received an email from the branch but surprisingly no mention of safety aspects were mentioned in that, purely financial matters I have spoken to my niece tonight. She told me one viewing was a single unaccompanied male, who told her he wasn't wanting to move into the flat himself but was looking at it on behalf of a friend who is living in Turkey.There was no follow up from the Reeds Rains office, no phone call to my niece to see make sure she was ok immediately after their arranged viewing, she could have been attacked in her home and they couldn't have given a flying f***. Luckily she is ok and now aware she didnt need to do this in 1st place but shamefull because she wasn't aware of her legal rights under the tenancy agreement and felt obliged to agree to the agents request. the tragic case of Suzy Lamplugh resulted in stringent safety measures for estate agents/lettings agents being implemented for agent employees. Shameful that Reeds Rains cant apply even basic safeguards to tenants who do their jobs for them. E was lucky, but certainly the lack of regard by the manager of this branch is breathtaking. On this basis I would definitely definitely not recommend using this particular branch of the agency.
Karen Β· 4 October 2018
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TrustpilotInept & Incompetent
Inept, Incompetent, Pathetic.Reeds Rains Huddersfield, Branch Manager Liam Doran. Booked a viewing for a house, turned up at agreed time, waited, waited, no sign of agent. Turns out the property had been sold earlier in the week and Reeds Rains neglected to tell people that came to view the property.Poor managed by branch manager Liam Doran who clearly couldn't manage a p*ss up in a brewery yet alone rub an estate agents. Missing in action and unable to get hold of him on Saturday to see just what the hell had gone on. Clearly the staff at this branch don't give a flying Fk and are happy to treat prospective buyers as something on the bottom of their shoes.Avoid this unprofessional bunch of incompetents.
Mark Β· 28 August 2022
Agent replied Β· 17 June 2024
Hi Liam - I've passed your review onto the branch, kind regards
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TrustpilotAPPALLING
APPALLINGBoth at branch and Head Office levelParents were landlords with ReedsRains. When they passed away, as executors we supplied them with all required death certificates and probate grants in order for their estates to be wound up. They failed to store these documents correctly or file them. They have held on to thousands of pounds of money owed to the estate for 9 months now. After months of trying to resolve this, we were asked for a Land Registry document but nobody explained which one or why for weeks. Having finally found out what they needed, I was able to supply it in twenty minutes. Which I assumed would be the end of the matter.Yesterday, Julie Miller in accounts triumphantly announced she was going to split the funds between the executors and my mother - until I pointed out my mother is dead and ReedsRains have had her death certificate for nearly a year. She wasn't so pleased with herself then. Julie won't pass calls on to her managers Irene or Lisa Smith or the person who is apparently dealing with this (very badly), Iulian. In one breath today, Julie acknowledged how appalling the whole experience has been and in the next she blamed the branch again and put the phone down on me.The branch are appalling too. The manager is apparently never there, has copies of my mother's death certificate and probate grant on her email but didn't pass them to the accounts department and cannot be contacted. Various other people asked for documents but were unable to explain what they were or what they were for.So: my advice would be steer clear. They don't manage or store sensitive information correctly, they don't communicate clearly, they hold on to funds for many months with no legal grounds. It seems in order to fulfill my legal obligation as an executor I will have to take legal action against ReedsRains. I will also be submitting a complaint to the ombudsman. Genuinely shocking. We have our own portfolio of property managed by another company locally and have never experienced anything as dreadful as this.Reeds Rains never bothered to do anything to follow up even though I responded to their message on here. They could not explain why they had asked for half the documents they requested. AVOID
Mary-Ann Β· 26 August 2022
Agent replied Β· 17 June 2024
Hello Mary-Ann,I am really sorry you have not been happy with the experience youβve had from Reeds Rains. We take customer satisfaction very importantly and as such I would like to look into the issues further. Please could you email me at: enquiries@reedsrains.co.uk. I will be happy to investigate the matter further.Kind regards,Reeds Rains
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TrustpilotAs proud tenants of our home we wereβ¦
As proud tenants of our home we were sick to our stomachs when we received a termination email leaving us with 2 months to leave and find somewhere else to live! We were sent this email out of the blue and our landlady had no idea of this. Worrying and trying to think of how we and our children would live without a home and where we would go. Our hearts broke instantly and we were in panic and distress. we personally reached out to our landlady and we have great communication with her. She was also shocked. We phoned reeds raines with absoulte heart ache to try and understand why we would be loose our home where we have a very small baby. For them to rudely laugh down the phone to us telling us it had been sent in error. it was very unprofessionally delt with and there was no compasion or empathy to the trauma of thinking we were loosing our home. Landlords,landlady's, property sellers and tenants. Use a different property agency.
Juss Β· 26 August 2022
Agent replied Β· 17 June 2024
Hi Juss & Leanne, I'm really sorry this has been your experience. I've sent you a request for more information so I can see which of our branches you have been dealing with and look into it further. Kind regards
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TrustpilotReeds Rains Woodseats
Angela at reeds rains was absolutely brilliant from the very start when I viewed the property right to the very end when I picked up the keys and was always at the end of the phone for any advice I needed, surpassing her role as an estate agent. I canβt thank Angela enough for her efforts it really helped me through the process of buying my first house
Owen Β· 18 February 2022
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TrustpilotDo not use this company
This company have illegally retained money that does not belong to them, they are unproessional and untrained, with holding deposits and rent payments to landlords. I have had to contact them persistantly to be told to google what is required to return a deceased deposit as they are not sure, to be told it hasnt been picked up because a member of staff was on holiday for 2 weeks, so noone picks up other staffs work, to be told over 3 weeks ago they now have all they require and still no return of funds. Do not use this company they take 2 weeks to pay landlord rents even though they already have the funds, they have broken the law by not returning the funds in the required time frame even though the landlord has requsted this to be done, we have now instructed a solicitor as this is effecting a grieving family who need to close a deceased estate
Emma Β· 24 August 2022
Agent replied Β· 17 June 2024
Hi Emma, I've sent you a request for further information as I don't have enough to be able to locate you on our customer database. If you could get back to me I will look into this, thanks
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TrustpilotDeserves Less Than One Star!
Deserves Less Than One Star!Useless is an understatement. Totally inept until they want Β£120.00 to resign the same contract with a "slight" rent increase every year.Incredibly inefficient, slow and unable to organise anything. When we first started the contract it took over 3 months to fix broken appliances to a sub standard quality. Even now trying to organise things to get fixed is a sluggish nightmare.Not looking forward to the deposit lynching we will get when we leave the property.
Matt Β· 22 June 2018
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TrustpilotShocking customer service
Shocking customer service! Do not use Reeds Rains full stop! After care is appauling, I am 6 months into a complaint & have to remind them to reply & investigate a reasonable request. Passed from pillar to post, no-one is interested in helping just keen to take your money. Do not use these cowboys!I did send you all my information & have waited for a response.....but nothing at all! I've also emailed the initial moving out team & end of tenancy team over 10 times....Nothing!! SO SO BAD!
Helen Β· 20 August 2022
Agent replied Β· 17 June 2024
Hello Helen,I am really sorry you have not been happy with the experience youβve had from Reeds Rains. We take customer satisfaction very importantly and as such I would like to look into the issues further. Please could you email me at: enquiries@reedsrains.co.uk. I will be happy to investigate the matter further.Kind regards,Reeds Rains
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TrustpilotWould like to say a big thank you toβ¦
Would like to say a big thank you to Jordan Milne (Reidβs Rains) Blyth branch. Jordan managed to let our house with in 48 hours and provided an excellent service from start to finish The photographer who came was very professional and we were delighted when we saw the pictures as they really showed the full potential of our house. We were kept in the picture through out the process of letting our property and everything was explained fully and clearly thus ensuring a smooth problem free result. We found Jordan to be not only very professional but also extremely pleasant and helpfull he is a real asset to Reidβs Rains and we will definitely be using his services again in the near future. Dawn and Mark Mclean
Dawn Β· 22 May 2018
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TrustpilotReeds Rains re-listed the property thatβ¦
Reeds Rains re-listed the property that we were purchasing without telling us because they 'assumed we were withdrawing' after our vendors pulled out of their onward purchase. We had already instructed solicitors and incurred legal fees by this point. We phoned Reeds Rains to challenge why this had happened as we were in total shock. The agent we spoke to got very defensive and hung up on us. We have been left completely in the dark although we can see that the property we were due to complete on at the end of this month is still listed on Rightmove and their website. I would be very, very cautious if you are considering buying a property through this agency.
Lydia Β· 15 August 2022
Agent replied Β· 17 June 2024
Hi Lydia, sorry to read your review. I'll raise this with the branch and come back to you, thanks
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TrustpilotExcellent communication
Eric Β· 10 March 2026
Agent replied Β· 21 March 2026
Thank you for your kind review! Wishing you all the best.
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TrustpilotNEVER allow Reeds Rains to hold on to your deposit.
I am currently having the most appalling experience dealing with MalkitΒ Singh from Reeds Rains Brookfield Business Park, Cheadle, Cheshire,Β SK8 2PU and the team leader Katie Nettle who has for over 5 days refused to return my call.Reeds Rains kept my deposit after finding a tenant for my property in 2009. The deposit is registered in βMy Depositsβ. The tenancy has come to an end and the damage caused by the tenants amount to just over Β£2,000.00. This means that I have to make a claim for the whole amount of the deposit (which falls far short of the amount needed to cover the damage.)The problem is that due to the fact the deposit is registered by Reeds Rains, My Deposits will not discuss the matter with me and insist on Reeds Rains submitting all of the evidence on my behalf. For over 3 months Malkit has refused to accept that Reeds Rains has the responsibility to do this and still feels as if he is doing me a favour in dealing with the matter. Further to this, Malkitβs attitude has become what could best be described as passive aggressive and unhelpful.Reeds Rains knew that the tenants had raised a dispute on the 22nd February 2018 but did not tell me that this was the case until the 14th March 2018. The deadline for submitting information to My Deposits is the 22nd March 2018, leaving only 6 working days for me to provide this information to Reeds Rains and for them to submit via their account to My Deposits.Instead of doing this, Malkit has simply forwarded the emails that I have sent to him onto My Deposits without checking that they have actually been received or that the attachments can be opened and whether the info can be or has been uploaded. He says that it would take too much time for him to actually upload the information himself.According to an email response from My Deposits βIt is your responsibility to check your online account to ensure that all your evidence has been uploaded to the deposit dispute.β And since I am not the account holder I can not do this. It must be done by Reeds Rains.Never under any circumstances should you ever allow Reeds Rains to hold onto your deposit if you are a landlord. I will never make this mistake again.
Mr Β· 20 March 2018
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TrustpilotYork Branch Lettings Service - Superb!!
I cannot fault the great service and assistance I received from Karen and the team at the York branch of Reeds Rains when relocating from Essex to York recently. The Lettings team professionalism and efficiency was bar none. Everything went smoothly with the letting and the team were great at communicating and putting through all the documentation and referencing went speedily, and I was able to sort my move out within 3 weeks. Can't thank Karen and the team enough for all their help and assistance, and would definitely recommend them with regards to their Letting service for tenants!!
MURPHY Β· 8 March 2018
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TrustpilotHORRENDOUS SERVICE!
Took time off work and travelled 1 hour to go to a viewing with them. They called me 8min before to cancel! The flat has been let they said. I asked to view the flat anyway in case I can make a better offer and also because I was so close to the place and they refused!! They have no respect for people and their time. 2 hours wasted and money wasted! Very unprofessional stay away!!
Lo Β· 9 January 2023
Agent replied Β· 17 June 2024
Hi there, Iβm sorry to read your review. If you would like to provide more information regarding your experience with us please email marketing@reedsrains.co.uk and we will be able to look into this matter further. Kind Regards
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TrustpilotProfessional yet personable
Mark Β· 14 October 2026
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