William H Brown Ipswich reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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Beware this company

After repeated phone calls and emails requesting a copy of the contract I signed with William H. Brown for the sale of my house it is still not forthcoming. I get promised that it will be sent immediately but there is still no sign of it. It should not be that difficult to produce a copy of this. I have never given a copy of this document even when putting my house on the market. I have tried to find what the percentage of the sale Wm. H. Brown take in commission. Apparently, unlike other agents they just work on a set sum. The commission on my sale works out at 2% and all I want is a copy of the original contact to confirm that the amount is what I signed for. The fact that I am still awaiting this copy is in itself suspicious. Beware of using this firm unless you have all the facts in writing.

Diane · 30 January 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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IF WE COULD GIVE THEM 0 WE WOULD

IF WE COULD GIVE THEM 0 WE WOULD. I AM JOHN JONES I HAD AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW A PROPERTY AND IT WOULD HAVE BEEN A 4 HOUR DRIVE AWAY. I MADE THE APPOINTMENT ON THURSDAY 25TH JAN AND MY VIEWING WAS ON MONDAY 29TH JAN. I WAS ON MY JOURNEY WHEN I GOT A MESSAGE FROM MY PARTNER SAYING THE VIEWING HAD BEEN CANCELLED. I GOT HOME AND PHONED WILLIAM H BROWN TO BE TOLD THAT IT WAS NO LONGER WITH THEM BUT WITH ANOTHER ESTATE AGENT. I FOUND OUT THAT ON THE THURDAY CONTRACTS HAD BEEN EXCHANGED ON THE PROPERTY AND THAT THEY KNEW THIS ,BUT DID NOT BOTHER TO LET ME KNOW . AVOID IF YOU CAN, IF YOU FEEL THAT YOU HAVE TO MAKE AN OFFER ON A PROPERTY VIA THEM KEEP I CLOSE EYE ON THE SITUATION ,CHECK ON LINE ETC. BUT MOST OF ALL IF AN OFFER IS ACCEPTED MAKE SURE IT IS TAKEN OFF THE MARKET.

Valerie · 29 January 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Truly awful

I feel for anyone attempting to sell a house with WHB. This is based on my experience of trying to buy a house marketed by them. They don’t return enquiries about properties. They refuse to let you put in offers saying the offer is not high enough. When you withdraw offers because they say it’s not high enough, they then phone asking why you’ve withdrawn the offer. Then call you a liar when you give a reason. They do get in touch to pressure you into taking a mortgage through them stating that if you use them as broker, it will put you in a better light with vendors thus increasing your chance of being successful in purchasing the property. I feel this is unethical at best, not even sure if this practice is legal. Awful, rude and arrogant people. My heart goes out to all those who have property listed with this bunch of unprofessional operators. I will no longer enquire about any properties for sale with WHB on the basis that I don’t like being spoken to like an idiot merely for trying to purchase a property.

MMMMMM · 24 January 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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LYING RIP OFF COWBOYS

Do not go anywhere near this company. They give you an indication of respectable fees to get your business and then sneak in extras, add ons and anything else they can dream up. As it's deducted at source you can't get it back even though they will promise to on a daily basis. If you want lying to, robbing and generally treating badly this is the place to go they should not be allowed to be in business of any sort at all

Andrew · 23 January 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Warning - Terrible Experience with WHBrown Letting Agent

I am writing this review to share my utterly disappointing experience with WHBrown Letting Agent. My encounter with them has been nothing short of a nightmare, and I feel compelled to warn others to avoid this agency at all costs.To start, the level of incompetence displayed by WHBrown is astounding. Their complete disregard for the well-being of their tenants is shocking. My attempts to address maintenance issues were met with negligence, as my complaints about moulded bathrooms, paint falling off walls, and faulty electrical work were conveniently ignored.Moreover, the racial insensitivity exhibited by WHBrown is deeply troubling. The lack of respect and condescending behavior from their staff members is not only unprofessional but also unacceptable. It is disheartening to experience such blatant disregard for human decency, making it clear that they prioritize profit over people.The final straw was when they left me and my children in a cold, uninhabitable house for a week. Despite consistently paying rent with no arrears, we have been treated with disrespect and utter disregard for our well-being.I implore anyone considering WHBrown Letting Agent for their property needs to steer clear. The level of service provided is abysmal, and their practices are not only unprofessional but also border on neglectful. My experience has been a stark reminder that tenants deserve better treatment and respect.Avoid WHBrown Letting Agent like the plague, and spare yourself the stress and anguish of dealing with such an unscrupulous agency.I have encountered them on two occasions at two different location and they are absolutely rubbish.

Yinda · 18 January 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Avoid at all costs

Avoid at all costs, don't do what they say they are going to do, complete waste of time, told people viewing no need to remove shoes before entering my house even when they asked if they have too "just rude" didn't get the right type of people viewing one couple didn't even want this area they wanted about 5 miles away! Promised an open day that never happened. Now getting threatening letters about payment for an EPC they had already been given card details for payment, phoned 3 times no response just more threatening letters in the post, absolute shambles!

G · 18 January 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Been through so many Letting agencies and struggling to find a place. Been to WH Brown, withing a week, Makena helped us found a place, it was a very quick and easy, very professional. She's very helpful and kept us in the loop the whole time

Bughykiss · 26 February 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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A great experience on viewings with Reece, William H Brown, Ipswich, very professional, articulate and personable, whilst keeping us updated throughout the whole process. When I asked for a second viewing, on the spur of the moment, then Reece went out of his way to accommodate, Thank-you for all your help !!PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Lynne · 24 October 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great experience securing a flat tenancy through the lettings team. My main point of contact was Matt who guided me through the process at each step with excellent professionalism and communication to make the experience easy and enjoyable. I would highly recommend to anyone!

James · 12 July 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Avoid at all cost!

It took us over a week to get a viewing of a house that we planned to buy. On the day of the viewing we had agreed to meet the agent outside the property. It was obvious it was a house of multiple occupation because when the agent failed to turn up we knocked on the front door. The estate agent had not told us the house was occupied and had no good reason for not showing up to show us round. I would advise to avoid these people if possible.

David · 31 December 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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I have LOVED working with Abbey Barwick during our house buying journey. I have never met someone so committed to getting the best deal for their client. As first time buyers the process of searching and applying for mortgages can be daunting but I never felt that once with Abbey! She literally explained everything in great detail and was patient with us whenever we had a question. I'm upset the journey is coming to an end as we complete very soon but I can honestly say the process wouldn't have been so quick and pain-free without her. So if you want to avoid the horror stories you hear when getting a mortgage please give Abbey a call.

Sandra · 28 December 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Gina at William h brown Ipswich…

Gina at William h brown Ipswich couldn’t have been more helpful and considerate to our needs , the whole process has been very professional and smooth sailing , we cannot wait to get our keys on the 1st and would highly recommend Gina at William h brown for any rental needs , will defiantly use this company again .

Troy · 15 September 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Daisy was so helpful in finding properties for my daughter to view, she responded to enquiries and answered the 100's of question we had on many of the viewings. Good news is we have an offer excepted on a property and are pleased with our find.

Chris · 24 October 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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Don’t bother

Don’t bother, looked at a house that turned out to be rubbish anyway and they won’t leave you alone after getting details to see if they can sell you something or sell your property even if your not interested. They will call every week to annoy the hell out of you. Even kept calling when I was arranging my dad’s funeral!

Chih · 2 November 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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We had an issue at our rental properties that needed resolving, I had several contacts but wasn’t getting anywhere, i then rang Ruth in the Ipswich office, she took charge of the situation, resolved it & updated me within an hour, I was very impressed, she’s also very polite friendly & professional to deal with. Thank you Ruth

Terry · 24 October 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Currently on our third transaction with WHB at Princes Street in the last 2 years. Have a habit of asking 5 agents for valuations, won't be bothering in the future. Lil and the team are brilliant for the purchase and sale side of things. Give them a call and they will help you. 5 star service, very approacable and friendly team

S · 25 October 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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Ollie and Tom - Great guys!

Ollie and Tom have been brilliant throughout the process of finding a rental for the needs we were looking for.

Amy · 10 February 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Stevenage branch is a waste of time…

Stevenage branch is a waste of time recently a neighbour sold up and moved the new owners have decided to rent the property out for two years.Problems started to arise about a month after tenant moved in bins not put out prefers to hire a skip ( what do you pay council tax for) takeaways being delivered at 2am bright lights in my bedroom windows I don't mind people having a takeaway but show a little thought for others.Recently loud voices at four am then people coming to stay playing loud music very early in the morning ( two am)Being a shared drive parking in a manner that makes it difficult to use drive.Guttering falling down Stevenage branch notified months ago still nothing done in regards to this and other complaints now other neighbours have had enough and are complaining things like parking on the front lawn which now resbles a badly ploughed field.Landlord just as bad comments oh the tenants got issues it's upto them if they put the bins out (so rats are not a serious issue) loud music from car radios at two am is classed as anti social behaviour as stated if they want to eat takeaways about eight times a day that's fine but have some thought for the neighbours when ordering early in the morning this used to be the best area in the town with a five star rating now people feel their being pushed out by vermin.

Mark · 22 November 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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I feel that I have to write a review

I feel that I have to write a review. I was asked to provide proof of ownership from the Land Registry before they put us on the market? I’ve never experienced having to do this with any other Estate Agent before? Felt it intrusive and unnecessary, and too personal? Is this ethical? Is it permitted? I thought this level of enquiry was up to the conveyancing solicitor, only on agreement of offer from prospective buyer. During the time with this company, not one person turned up. We did have several appointments just no shows. I know it can be a challenge when viewers may book but not follow through but we gave up with these agents.

TTbuz · 20 November 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Would buy and sell via William H Brown

Jason (Jay) Chamberlain the sales progressor at the Ipswich branch was my contact during the purchase process and was extremely helpful, proactive and responsive to my emails and phone calls. Painfully slow and unresponsive vendors conveyancers but he certainly persisted in a friendly and professional manner at all times.

Garry · 21 April 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Used WH Brown Estate Agents to help us find our first home. Special thanks to Corinne and her team, Corinne was very helpful throughout the process, very professional, friendly and keeping us updated regularly. Well recommended estate agent to use especially for first time buyers.

Dominic · 24 October 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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My recent email to WHB can show you my…

My recent email to WHB can show you my frustration level.

Zeeahan · 21 April 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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If I could I wouldn't even give them…

If I could I wouldn't even give them any stars, I am a tennant from spalding branch and we have had problems after problems and takes ages for it to be "sorted" they send cowboy builders out that can't even do the job properly and the guy still hasn't gave us our money back, me my partner and our 3 year old son are currently sleeping in the living room as we can't even sleep in our own bedroom because of mould and damp, this started around the same time as last year. It is so cold we are using more heating then we should be, they say we are always waiting for the contractors to get back to them which can take weeks/months with no updat or no communication.

Sean · 13 November 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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CHARLOTTE TUNSTALL

WH BROWN gave me brilliant service and I cannot thank CHARLOTTE.TUNSTALL enough. Charlotte was always extremely helpful above and beyond her remit. A fantastic professional that has endeared the company to me. Thanks CHARLOTTE.TUNSTALL. God bless you Hannah Harris

Hannah · 10 May 2023