Martin and Co Ipswich reviews

★★★★★ 2/5

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Poor from the word go, but Gina was ace!

I initially looked at a property in Nantwich through Martin and Co, where Jack McDermott showed me around and would be leading the renting negotiations and contract. Once a monthly price was agreed, I paid a holding fee with the intention of moving in. I handed in my notice and was ready to move in on a Monday. On that Friday, Jack emailed me and told me that I would be unable to rent the property. This gave me three days to sort somewhere before I was homeless, to which I rented a property that was already good to go from this company. When I was in the property, Martin and Co were relatively helpful with any issues I had, with Gina in the Crewe/Nantwich office being very helpful on several occasions. However, when we came to move out, the facts the company stated about the state the house was left in were highly inaccurate. This evidently was an attempt to gain the landlord my deposit, and therefore keep that landlord happy and on their books. Nevertheless, it has resulted in a battle through DPS for my deposit. I was fortunate to take photos and images to prove the condition the property was left in, however, this was a lot of unnecessary hassle and a blatant money grab. I would not recommend Martin and Co, and will not be a returning tenant, or purchasing a property off them in the future.

Jack · 4 October 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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I can't fault the Stirling branch in…

I can't fault the Stirling branch in helping me find a place to live. Nasreen was a great help and so were the others too. I caused them hassle but they were always there to help me. Big thanks.

Mark · 22 December 2019

★★★★★ 1/5

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Illegal deposit deductions attempted, zero integrity

They will try to take from your deposit unfairly- no I am not just disgruntled, they will not even give you itemized receipts for what they ask for. They ask for your money for things that are not in the contract, they have zero shame in asking for things that even the deposit companies say isn't legal. NEVER give them their first offer for the deposit and I guarantee it's too much, offer them less than half of their first offer I swear. They seriously lack morality, integrity, and scruples. AVOID renting from them AT ALL COSTS

Leamington · 26 September 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Unprofessional and Lazy

I've been trying to find a property as I need to move out of my family home and the council aren't helping. Every time I have submitted a request for a property viewing under this company I get ignored - No response from them so I send further emails, to be further ignored (I do not currently have a working phone to call). My partner will call them on some new properties and they will turn around and say 'viewing capacity' even on properties that went up within a couple of hours of our call or 'property no longer available' when the property has only just gone up (as we filter by most recent to ensure we can get viewings). The company comes across as lazy, unprofessional and not very trusting. I wish there was a way you could rent without having to go through specific estate agents as these are incredibly poor but seem to be the estate agents for a lot of rental properties. How they are still in business is beyond me.

I · 24 September 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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This is the worse property agency I…

This is the worse property agency I have dealt with. Liars! The don’t care about you. All they want is your money! The process of renting house is rigorous and wasteful. They keep asking for irrelevant documents.

Taofeek · 7 February 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Pretty terrible experience

Pretty terrible experience. Viewed a property and then asked to apply to rent the place, got messed around and didn't keep me informed at all. The person on the other end of the emails clearly was of limited intelligence and unable to even use the spellcheck function of their email application as it was littered with errors.I feel sorry for anyone who uses them to be honest.

Phooogle · 13 April 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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An awful company -would never trust again!!!

An awful company -would never trust again!! Would never trust again!! Showed me a virtual video of an apartment to rent and asked me to pay a holding deposit for referencing. When I paid and went to see a couple of weeks later, it was a disgusting place and very much different to the one I saw online. An awful place in terms of seriously stained and dirty walls and furniture, damage to the wall, excessive dirt and mould on the floor that was disgusting, stains everywhere on furniture, and broken furniture. The guy showing me around apologised and said this must have happened in the last week since the virtual viewing!!! -which is unbelievable!. More shockingly, refused to refund all my holding deposit despite escalating it to their letting director!! Shame on them!

Guest · 17 September 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Simply a complete waste of time

Simply a complete waste of time Can’t get key - agent has no concern for tenants - told me can’t have keys today for tenant - “so she can wait till another day” This company should be avoided a r all costs - will be closed downs soon sure - all issues reported to Manchester council

Paul · 18 January 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Waiting YEARS

Waiting YEARS! for any, even the simplest repairs! Rude staff members . Live in flat with cracked walls and leaking roof and destroyed ceiling cos of that .. no one cares . Thousand of my calls and emails ignored by them. My furniture is damaged because of that. They only keep saying 'someone will be in touch shortly' . It's been 4 years now.. dropping taps in the bathrooms waiting 4 years as well to be changed.. The worse agency I've even rented from!! Useless management. And after all when you finally wat to move out as you can't stand the condition of the place , cos obviously they don't do any fixing jobs .. they will eventually give you bad references .. meanness!

Watch · 8 September 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Martin & Co have been our managing agents now for the past six years, and Gary and his team have always been professional, supportive and helpful. I'm very pleased with their service and would not hesitate in recommending them to friends and family.

Kevan · 18 June 2016

★★★★★ 4/5

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First impressions of dealing with this company=Good

My first time being a landlord and a reasonably good experience using a branch in Welwyn Garden, Herts.Everyone has been approachable & helpful particularly regarding using a work team for renovation.The paperwork and some of my responsibilities could have been better explained as could the actual fees at the start of the rental. I'm taking a guess at the first 'paycheck'.Some minor teething troubles aside so far I feel confident that they will competently manage the property on my behalf.

INic · 1 September 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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IT'S TOO LATE FOR ME SAVE YOURSELF

Where to begin? While I understand that many letting agencies in my area have a poor rep, I honestly believe I would have had a better letting experience signing on with an old blind dog. When we moved into our home it was trashed, litter everywhere, missing doorknobs, and even a pond somewhere in the garden which they could not locate due to overgrowth. We were personally responsible for fixing all of this and making the property livable. Once settled expect a multitude of unannounced visits, and if any issues with the properties appear, rest assured you will be completely and entirely on your own to sort them. Upon moving out, they decided our own clean of the house was insufficient and were charged nearly 400 pounds in cleaning fees, honest I would not have been upset with this bit had it not been for the fact we moved in with the property in a state equitable to a frat house during spring break. Additionally, should you decided to move forward with Martin & Co. (which I cannot disadvise enough) make sure to photograph and document any issues you find, or be prepared to be charged outrageous rates to fix problems you did not create. I promise you, you would be better off in a cardboard box in the street.

Elizabeth · 17 August 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Extremely disappointed and upset with…

Extremely disappointed and upset with Croydon branch!!!

Chantel · 20 November 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Would not recommend at all!

We have had an awful experience with Martin and co and I would NOT recommend. From the start it was impossible to contact a letting agent and we had several changes of agent throughout the tenancy. The energy and water accounts had not been closed and were not closed for a long time when moving in. This made it extremely stressful trying to make a switch and get settled in our new house. Since moving out ( over a month ago) we are yet to receive are deposit back and they have tried to charge us extra including for objects that were never in the property. Since receiving our final deductions email they have tried to email us several more times adding costs that are not on the inventory and were not noticed by the external property inspector who visited our house immediately after we left. I could go on but if you want an easy and swift experience do not use Martin and co. They are very unprofessional and should not be trusted.

Charlotte · 26 July 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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I wish there was zero stars option

I wish there was zero stars option! Absolutely awful. I don't know if I should start from the zero support line when you have major faults like no water, a leaking ceiling or a broke dishwasher!And don't even get me started on the theft that begins when you end your tenancy, they rip you off like no other! And when you agree on the amount to be deducted they just think they can play you and send you less than the agreed amount.AVOOOOIIIIDDDDDD!

Ala · 16 July 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Shame you carnt give 0 stars on review

Shame you carnt give 0 stars on review! Stay away from this company they are a disgrace moved into the property considering everythink going on with covid they came out to property and gave me the keys but now we have moved out i carnt be there when they do the inspection because of covid so basically they are up to somethink to stop me getting my bond back,moved into the house filthy it was repairs done by cowboys then need doing 2 weeks after again because they havent been done proply in first place.then they say they will send you emails and they dont or when they do they make no sense! Pleased im out of there property and i advise everyone to stay well clear.

Chantelle · 3 July 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Absolutely rubbish as an estate agent

Absolutely rubbish as an estate agent. And have even worse landlords on books. Lived in a house for nearly half a year nothing but issues. And nothing was done. But straight on case if was something that suited them. Nightmare getting bond back after leaving the house in lot better condition then got it. We had freshly decorated. As when moved it house was dirty from top to bottom and drawings all over. Then seen house back up for rent with original pictures on. I honestly feel sorry for the next victim they get in this property. Everyone needs to realise how much they don't care about tenants just money money money. Would highly recommend avoiding them at all costs regardless off your current situation. As it will only be worse by using them as an estate agent. Martin and co as well as landlord should be on a watch list for everyone to avoid. Hope no one has to experience what we did. Also the repairs carried out in the house was terrible. Just AVOID !!!!!!!!!

N/a · 3 July 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Tried to arrange a viewing

Tried to arrange a viewing. I was told they were trying to organise it with current tenant.However after numerous calls to office, two of which were answered in an unprofessional manner, I received an email which made no sense and contradicted what I was originally told. On following this up and asking for an explanation I received another email which avoided the question. The property mysteriously ‘vanished’ off their website. I can only assume it had been let.I would not recommend this agency.

Valerie · 29 June 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Everybody I spoke to at Martin & Co…

Everybody I spoke to at Martin & Co have been super helpful I really appreciate all of their help and they have made moving so easy for me aswell. Amazing service from start to finish and what a credit your team members are to your branch in Saltaire. Thank you all again for all of your help. Morgan

Morgan · 8 November 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Just awful lettings agents

Takes months to get anything fixed, hires the least competent people to do it, makes ridiculous claims on your security deposit at the end, and just lets random strangers into your house when you're asleep to do viewings without getting prior permission.They're just awful people who don't care. Try somewhere else, you don't want to put the roof over your head in their hands.

Edward · 30 May 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Rang to arrange a viewing on a rental

Rang to arrange a viewing on a rental, told the woman on the phone the name of the road the property was located and was met with 'which one? We have a more than one there' now I wouldn't usually take offence but the tone was very abrupt, and if that's the case that they have a few maybe include something on the website that indicates that particular property. I was also promised a ring back with a potential date to view! Never received a call. Guess the property market is booming judging by the attitude over the phone.Shame you cannot rate 0 stars.

Jon · 7 June 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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wouldnt bother if you actually want somewhere to rent!

I understand it is a busy period for estate agents at the moment but for the last two months the lack of response, help, or just common decency has been shocking if you are looking for a rental I really wouldn't bother, I know they seem to have all the properties in the Kent area but do yourself a favor and look elsewhere! you could have the deposit, first month's rent, and more and probably still wouldn't get an explanation as to why you didn't get the rental you went for.

Dave · 2 June 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Worst agency I’ve ever rented through

Worst agency I’ve ever rented through. Rude staff,incredibly incredibly unhelpful. Lost my key from the blocks entrance 3 months ago and I still haven’t been supplied with one, nor has it been mentioned again. Agency sending me aggressive emails, requesting access to the flat for a gas check, claiming they’ve been trying to get access for months, but it’s the first time they contact me with regards to this. Very unprofessional and unorganised! Avoid at all costs!!!

Diana · 9 December 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Ineffective customer service, exploitative about deposit

Martin and Co have been poor landlords. Other reviews say “For some reason it's acceptable to them to just not reply to your emails?” and “we have logged several maintenance issues all of which have basically been ignored”, this is so true. They refused to show us how to work the heating, or send someone round for this, the entire time we lived in our house - despite our house being on three separate brands of thermostat and even an electrician we called didn't understand the manual. Very long delays responding to requests about simple things like broken dishwasher, drawers, light fittings, blinds etc. We took broken household items to the recycling for them, then they claimed it was "missing" and tried to charge us. We replaced the microwave as the other conked out, requested but never got compensation for that. Having thoroughly cleaned the house prior to leaving, we were given bizarre assertions such as "mattress stained" - we are only lucky that we have clear photographic evidence this is a lie, because otherwise they'd have taken most of the deposit. Assuming the independent deposit company will fall in our favour as we have plenty of evidence.

Tenant · 27 May 2021