Hunters Ilkley reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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Do not use this estate agent

Would not recommend renting through Hunters - no communication, follow up or empathy from anyone here. Day one moved in- Leak all over the living area from a disconnected pipe that hadn’t been checked. Raised floorboards and bloomed worktop- No broadband access- No bins- Vent not fitted correctly in the bathroom(All reported no follow up from Hunters)1 month later - Still no broadband, bins arrive. Had to purchase expensive WiFi dongle in 12 month contract and unable to use electric car charger. - Phone line attachment broken and reported via Opeanreach -Had to chase Hunters for any action to be taken for the wifi for the whole apartment block2 months later- (Some) flats connected to broadband still some flats without wifi - low speed if usable- Our apartment was flooded with sewage water into the bathroom. - £150 to replace damaged bathroom goods - Pipes overflowing and all toilet/shower/sinks/washing machine and dishwasher unusable for 3 days- 3 days OFF work to facilitate fixing issues- Front door lock unstable logged 23rd July no follow up- Vent still hanging down in bathroom3 months in- Storage room ripped up from last month and no follow up from blocked pipes. Waiting to be flooded out- Stinks of sewage- No communication in over 3 weeks Do not care about welfare/lack of customer service. Shocking. I never write negative reviews and genuinely give people a bit of slack but this has been the worst I have experienced.

Abigail · 5 August 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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INCOMPETENT

Hunters listed a rental property two days ago and I had contacted them making an enquiry an hour after it was posted. No response. so I went online and found a book a viewing form and completed it. No response. The next day I emailed asking further about the property. No response. Today no call or no email, no response. So I call up and I am informed that they are fully booked for viewings and they probably wont do another one. Absolutely no communication. Zero customer service.An entirely incompetent estate agents. I had to drag the information out of them and at no stage was I contacted. The entirety of their reviews for 2024 details their utter incapability.

Anonymous · 12 July 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Not recommend at all

Not recommend at all. Once deposit is paid they not answering any emails. Dificult to sort any issue and also forget about getting deposit back at the end. Avoid

John · 24 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Hunters Estate Agent review

Amazing service from start to finish .A special mention to Della who went above and beyond what was expected, Della's communication was fantastic even on her days off she would chase information and update us. Della was instrumental in the completion date and kept the chain together. We'd of been lost without her. Thanks Della. Highly recommend.

Jen · 2 October 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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Took a day off work for a confirmed…

Took a day off work for a confirmed viewing, turned up, and was told they couldn’t show me round because they “didn’t have the keys.” You couldn’t make it up. Utterly shambolic, a complete waste of time and money. Shows a total lack of respect for people’s schedules.

Asad · 28 August 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Appalling customer service from the…

Appalling customer service from the stoke office and I'm not even one of their tenants, had the misfortune to be involved with a leak from one of their tenants, it took over 6 months to get to the repair stage which when done was really poor workmanship so I'm having to do it myself, the staff are unhelpful and don't care so if they treat third party tenants like that it must be really bad for their own tenants.

Chris · 10 July 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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The sale of our mum’s house by Hunters estate agents

Hunters have just sold my mum’s house and the whole experience from start to finish went so smoothly. James cane and valued the property and he was very kind and professional. Rebecca who handled the sale was brilliant! She was always in communication with my sister and I and kept us informed at every step of the way. She was always quick to answer any queries we had and was very prompt in resolving them. The other staff were also very kind and professional and really supported us in what has been a very emotional journey. Thank you all so much! 😃❤️

Julie · 18 June 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Friendly, professional service from all staff at Hunters in their assistance in selling my dads house.nothing was too much trouble and they kept me informed at every stage of the sale - which was not straightforward in any way. I would recommend Lester and his Team if you are looking for an agent you can rely on to give 100% commitment in selling your property. Big thanks to Helen and Erin too.

Glynis · 16 April 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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I have dealt with Janet Tretton at the…

I have dealt with Janet Tretton at the company's Newington Green office since 2008 and have always found her helpful, courteous and reliable. She has been of great assistance in dealing with many issues over the years.Bronwen Holly

Bronwen · 23 February 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Hunters Northenden branch

Hunters Northenden branch. Louis at Hunters could not have been more helpful. I was renting a retirement property for my father who was moving areas to be nearer us. Louis was very understanding of our needs and our urgency and we had everything sorted within 3 weeks. He was very efficient and answered emails very promptly. We couldn't have had a better experience.

Kerry · 29 August 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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I have been with M&M property since…

I have been with M&M property since 2015 , I have always been treated very kindly by Janet Tretton . She has always helped me sort out any problems that I had . Thank you Janet Silvana Cordani

Alessia · 1 February 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Hunters is a joke

I have had experience with Hunters in the past on multiple occasions. I am disappointed everytime from their lack of felixibility. For example if you're trying to rent and your annual income matches but does not excees what is expected by Hunters then they will abruptly cut you off. Also horrible customer service by the staff and do not know what they are doing. On a flat i called twice one staff member told me i had to satisfy an income of 29.000 pounds and another staff member told me i had to exceed 30.000 wich makes me doubt their honesty. I have had much better experiences with other agencies. Do not reccomend.

King · 23 May 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Enquired about a property

Enquired about a property. Travelled a round trip of 10 hours to view said property.

Paul · 8 May 2026

★★★★★ 2/5

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An unfortunate attitude from Hunters

My boyfriend and I were purchasing a property through Hunters and they were pleasant enough. However, when we received the results of the independent survey two months down the line, it highlighted what we considered to be significant problems with the property, particularly the necessity of a whole new roof, and the replacement of brickwork.Naturally, we had not - and could not have - factored in the cost of these repairs, or the time it would take to carry them out, so we emailed our contact at Hunters in Sunderland, simply outlining the issues that the survey had presented, and attaching the report in full. The reply we received explained ‘The seller is not under any obligation to carry out any work or offer a reduction’. While true, this attitude seemed hostile to us, and rather unprofessional. We did not mention a negotiation of price, or the current owners carrying out the work themselves - although, to be frank, these did not seem unreasonable expectations.We had misgivings about how considerable an undertaking the repairs would be, both financially and physically, but were open to discussing options with Hunters/the sellers. However, we decided to withdraw from the sale, and Hunters’ attitude did play a big part in that. As a prospective buyer, you do not have a choice over which estate agent to deal with, but I would certainly be reticent about purchasing a property sold by Hunters in the future, and would strongly advise sellers to consider the overwhelmingly negative reviews on this page before engaging Hunters, as the wrong estate agent could scupper a sale, as in this case.

Matthew · 2 April 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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As a couple that needed to reluctantly downsize, Debbie at Hunters found us the perfect property. Although we know Ilkley quite well, Debbie’s local knowledge helped hugely. She was patient and listened to us without judgement. Hunters and Debbie have made what could have been a stressful move to an easy transition. Debbie’s attention to detail is excellent and my husband and I felt safe and secure in the very emotional move. We love Ilkley and its fabulous community. Anyone wishing to buy or sell in Ilkley I could not recommend Hunters highly enough.

Carla · 25 March 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Hunters in Ilkley acted for the vendors of the house I now own and were really efficient and professional, from my first viewing with Natalie to picking up the keys on completion. Buying and selling property is always stressful, but Debbie was extremely helpful in chivvying along the solicitors and generally smoothing the way. Not only that, but the whole team were a pleasure to deal with - thank you Hunters!

Liz · 29 December 2014

★★★★★ 1/5

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Dishonest and unprofessional

We drove over 250 miles to view a house listed for let @ £900. We said we like it and were happy to proceed, after all similar properties down south cost £1000 a month….We were absolutely shocked when they got back to us, offering us the house for £1000 because they knew we could afford it… we were aghast! I have never ever encountered such skullduggery and dishonesty…. Of course we declined… how can one deal with such a dishonest estate agent as these!

PJ · 22 March 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Very helpful and patient.

Very helpful, kind and considerate.We have just moved into our new home after lots of ups and downs which started with the Covid lockdown. Without going into detail we had a lot of problems with our respective buyers and sellers. Hunters at Pocklington were so supportive, patient and understanding and were with us at every step. I have no hesitation in recommending them.

Debby · 4 September 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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Hunters Horncastle:

Hunters Horncastle:If you are looking for an EA who keeps you updated and informed then I would NOT use Hunters, if you want the privilege of paying for doing your own work then by all means use this EA, also if you want to feel as though the EA is acting on behalf of the buyer instead of the seller… this is the one for you!!! They say the right things to get the initial business and then offer bad advise and never any follow up or conversations about the state of the market during contract period, even when requested. Also emails and WA messages were ignored. Worst Estate Agent I’ve ever used. It seems that Katherine (who did the viewings) and Susan (admin) seem to hold them just above water and do all the donkey work. Just my honest opinion!! Would have given zero rating if possible

Lupey · 22 February 2024

★★★★★ 2/5

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I was buying a house through hunters

I was buying a house through hunters, wasn’t the best experience in the world. When it came to getting the keys from the bishop Auckland office, I was told to wait outside in the cold for 15 minutes, then presented with 1 key by itself, there was no congrats on your first home or any welcome gifts or anything, just here’s your key, see you later 👍🏼😂 got into the house, it wasn’t clean, the kitchen had been flooded which warped all the kitchen floor which I then had to pay to get it sorted. They should have done a check once the owners were out the house in order to make sure it was in a fit state and as seen on the viewings. I’ve since rented out houses around that area and stayed well clear of hunters, I would never use them again after the experience I had with them.

Mikey · 6 February 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Valuation and extension options - excellent service

We contacted Hunters to explore our property options, particularly around extending our home, and to better understand both current and future values. From the outset, the service we received was exceptional.

Angela · 27 November 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Throughout the sale of my house I found…

Throughout the sale of my house I found Hunters amazing. I found Vicky was so supportive and helpful and kept me updated. I would definitely recommend and use hunters again. Thank you so much

Rebecca · 14 December 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Best by far! Hunters castleford, thank you

Hunters castleford, WHAT a professional, pro active, friendly team, hollie, kiera, lisa could not have made the process simpler!!! Updated practically daily! On the ball! Ive used most of local agents over past 10yrs and NON have come close to their high standard of quick comnunication and friendly manner!!! Couldnt recommend highly enough!! Thanks to the whole team for making a difficult process as str8 forward as possible! Best agents local to me and would not hesitate to use again...although think i will be staying put for a while 🙂

MISSGLENISBECKETT · 23 January 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Hunters -Ealing

Hunters -Ealing Friendly professional, I can’t thank Steve enough. The time, energy and commitment, he was the bridge between both my solicitor and the buyers and was 100% committed. Everything went through Smoove and this was due to Steve and Hunters-Ealing. I have recommended them to other sellers and they will be always highly recommended by me

Ivan · 25 June 2021