Connells Ipswich reviews

★★★★★ 3/5

Trustpilot

Why can agents only talk and not hear ?

Why is it that agents just dont hear what you tell them, went into Connells in Dorchester looking for a property to "do up" as a property developer and advised they had just the property ...... a semi detached house a developer had recently completed, explained we were looking for something before it was refurbished (three times) and had to bluntly say NO to the property, none others to look at - what the agent did not know it we are just about to sell two flats we have completed - they will not be getting the instructions. Guy was pleasant and polite but please open those ears !

Simon · 21 January 2016

★★★★★ 4/5

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A big thank you to Connells harbourne…

A big thank you to Connells harbourne branch who helped me through my sale of my house it went smoothly and updated me all the time and a big thank you to Sasha for being on top of her game very polite and she went through everything with me.good sense of humour and a lovely girl to speak to and again thank you for all your help and good luck keep up your good work

Michael · 31 January 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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Staff

Total lack of professionalism and respect for the client's time

Monica · 8 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Great support from start to finish at Connells, James was excellent along with the rest of the team. As being a difficult time to move over the christmas period Connells managed to complete and deliver good customer service. Thank you

Gurpreet · 24 October 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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First time buyers- stay clear

As first time buyers the estate agents were terrible. We had a mortgage in principle yet they still insisted we could not proceed until we spoke to their mortgage advisor. They took a week to get us ‘qualified’ to put in an offer and because of this we lost out on our house. There was a lack of communication and lack of explanations and all round rude service. Would not recommend one bit

Lucy · 10 July 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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Useless

Useless. Don’t want to help or speak to you unless it is regarding you paying rent.

Alice · 23 June 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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How do they even sell properties?

Tried to book a viewing with Connells and heard nothing back for a week (although they say replies expected within 48hrs). Called up directly and instead booked the viewing over the phone. They then proceeded to add the wrong information for me which I only noticed when I had no confirmation. Called back again, changed the information but in doing so lost me the viewing slot that had to be rebooked to a different date but whilst waiting for the new date the house had multiple viewings and sold quickly.I asked to be contacted on any relevant properties which were listed to which I was refused as I hadn't booked in to meet with their mortgage department. What a scam! I then tried to book a second viewing on a different property which, once again, nobody replied to me. It has since been 3 months with no reply and luckily for me I've now purchased a property with another estate agent. If you're thinking of selling with Connells i'd avoid like the plague because they have no drive to even try to do their jobs.

Megan · 10 August 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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The worst agent I’ve ever dealt with…

The worst agent I’ve ever dealt with before. They absolutely stand on the landlord’s side and never consider the tenant’s side. They’ve helped the ridiculous and unreasonable landlord to claim all our deposits. Our landlord and neighbours spied on us and slandered us. Our landlord being so unreasonable claiming us for redecoration that they should really spend to redecorate before renting to another tenant. They’ve avoided this cost by claiming all our deposits. Actually they didn’t even decorate/refurnished the house before renting to us. They didn’t even clean up the property before renting to us. Then they would claim us on cleaning and redecorating the property. The agency believes the landlord their client. Never consider and care about us.

Steven · 10 August 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

After being made homeless due to a relationship breakdown and finding it very hard to secure a private let for me and my grandson due to financial reasons, Leah went above and beyond to help us. she put herself out with constantly chasing other departments and helping find ways that would make me suitable. Thankyou so much Leah, you have made a family very happy.PositiveResponsiveness, Professionalism

The · 24 October 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Absolutely appalling experience

Absolutely appalling experience, avoid Connells if you value honesty and transparency.

Mohammed · 14 July 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Reported damp couple of times and a…

Reported damp couple of times and a year later still nothing, when trying to speak to people it's impossible to get a reply from them. I tried to leave my tenancy and couldn't get a reply from them. Wouldn't suggest going with them

Steffan · 6 November 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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This company should be shut down

This company should be shut down! Shocking!! They under valued my home by £35,000 after 3 other companies valued it at the correct price causing a long chain to collapse! There are hundreds of other similar reviews.Why is nothing being done about this company! All google reviews and trust pilot are 1 star! They should be disgusted by themselves!! What are they gaining by doing this!

Brent · 26 September 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Mutley plain branch

Mutley plain branch! They made my life hell! I tried buying a house through them they lied to the seller and to me and even lied to my lawyer about taking a house I clearly said I'm not interested! Sam the manager is very unprofessional! DO NOT BUY A HOUSE OR SELL ONE THROUGH MUTLEY PLAIN YOU WILL DEA WITH SAM AND HE WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE HELL! AND HE WILL LIE ABOUT EVERYTHING YOU BUYING OR SELLING YO GET YOUR MONEY!

Eseyas · 27 July 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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THE WORST ESTATE AGENTS IN SWINDON

The very worst Estate agents by far! I reported a maintenance issue and was told to watch a YouTube video to resolve it. The tenancy ended in May 24 and they wanted to claim from my deposit. I raised a dispute and they charged their minds. I am still waiting for my deposit 6weeks after the tenancy ended. They have no sense of urgency (not to tenants in my opinion) and will frustrate the hell out of you. Very poor customer service and they don't care about you. Don't be fooled by the brand name. Avoid doing business with them if you want peace of mind.

Ms · 11 July 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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AVOID AT ALL COSTS

I am currently renting a property in Derby city centre managed by Connells/Burchell Edwards, and my experience has been extremely disappointing and, more recently, unacceptable.

Benji · 28 March 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Trying to sell my mums house

Trying to sell my mums house , I live abroad so I have to rely on phone calls and emails (A) little or no communication so I have no idea of what’s going on (B) cut off on a phone call half way through speaking because the rep obviously didn’t think what I had to say was important (C) flim flam & nonsense every time I call(D) they say they will send a email by the end of the day … this never happens(E) agent says he will send a mail by the end of the day … then goes on vacation and I’m left hangingI shall have to see this through , I have zero choice , but I wish I’d read these reviews first.Sheisters

John · 2 July 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Crikey, what a shambles.

Crikey, what a mess. Had a rental with Connells Management, also bought a property which was under Connells Management. It is quite clear that there is not many of the personnel there that know what they're doing. They use old documentation with incorrect practice process, prices, and details on. They don't communicate with other team members, if team members go on holiday, your case is on hold. Multiple conversations where the person in question doesn't actually know the process or anything about the process. Informed a problem is solved, only for it to continue, forcing you to keep calling and dealing with them.I have never known a business so incompetent in every area where you have to deal with them.With any luck, I shall never have the pleasure again.

Super · 1 July 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Amazing service and very knowledgeable. I completed a complex remortgage and was amazed by the efforts James Allen put in getting me the best options available. Phenomenal work ethic and will definitely go through him for any future mortgages.

Mariam · 19 November 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Connells not returning deposit money

As a tenant I moved out of my property on 31st May .. my landlord approved the cleanliness and tidiness of the property on 4th June, so this was all ok, and I was told my deposit money had been requested from Connells. By 13th June I still hadn't received anything so I chased Connells who told me they'd "been waiting for an email from myself" to authorise fund transfer. This was the first I'd heard about this. So I sent the email, was told the funds would be processed, but it could take 10 working days...On 25th June I still had no deposit money and no update, so I called Connells requesting information. After being hung up on, after continually persisting, I finally got through to someone who told me my deposit request HADN'T EVEN BEEN PROCESSED ... words fail me at this point. They have now told me I should have my deposit money back this week but at this point I wouldn't be surprised if I need to chase it yet again. At what point does it become criminal negligence to withold this substantial sum of money from its rightful owner?

Joseph · 25 June 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Paid a marketing fee of £238 which if I…

Paid a marketing fee of £238 which if I used their solicitors gilson gray I would get this amount back. First I was promised 28 working days from the house sale being completed 2 months went by then told 28 working days from when they send in the invoice. The account team sent an email to say this is being fast tracked and I would get it by 7pm still nothing back and getting excuses after excuses

Kyle · 15 August 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great speedy service from Hope at Connells

Speedy response to all communication. Hope was our estate agent, she was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. She made us feel really relaxed looking round the property, and continued to provide a speedy and informative service throughout the process of renting our new property, a pleasure to deal with.

A · 26 June 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

I am in the process of selling my house with Connells the team clearly work together and are really helpful and professional. I need to highlight Callum as he has been my main point of contact and I cant thank him enough for his patience, advise and general marvellousness.

Julie · 26 May 2024

★★★★★ 4/5

Google

Recently I moved into my rented house through Connells. It was really difficult to get my financial check done through TPA of Connells as I was new to UK. Caeal took initiative to get it cleared. He was helpful throughout. Thank you Caeal!

Asha · 24 October 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Great experience throughout, friendly and professional staff that provided a 5 stars support with our mortgage. Always available to answer any questions and chasing up our case with the lender very regularly. Truly recommend service, couldn’t be happier with James and his team.

Vera · 24 October 2023