Dexters Islington reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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Substandard service, use at your peril

I can honestly say, Dexters Acton is the worst Estate Agents I have had the misfortune of using, over my many years of owning and selling properties. I have to give the most ineffective and uncommunicative award to Julian Kroll, who is an ‘old school’ salesman, with little substance.I urge anyone wanting to sell or indeed Let their property, NOT to use this agent, as in my opinion, you will be very disappointed with the service…you have been warned.

Janet · 11 July 2021

★★★★★ 4/5

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Suzi Littler was very polite on the…

Suzi Littler was very polite on the phone, she was well informed about the situation in question and was clear about the way forward.

Laura · 16 March 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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In my 13 years of renting, having worked as an estate agent and now being a landlord with several properties myself, Dexters are by far the worst estate agency I've ever dealt with

In my 13 years of renting, having worked as an estate agent and now being a landlord with several properties myself, Dexters are by far the worst estate agency I've ever dealt with. Its been issue after issue but the worst part of it is that they screen your calls and never ring you back. I've lost count how many times they've cited "Covid" as their excuse for bad customer service. Its been over a year now since the pandemic started and its laughable they continue to use that excuse. To provide some context the rent is £2500 a month for a 2/3 bed so this is not a cheap run-down flat. Here is everything that has gone wrong:- We agreed to take the property on completely unfurnished yet the day we move it, the entire flat is full of furniture and even the previous tenant's belongings. We had to reschedule our deliveries and take more time off work to wait for them to remove the furniture. In taking all this furniture out they have scraped the walls but refuse to re-paint. - They left exposed wires hanging from the wall and broken plug sockets- Massive damp stain on the wall which has taken them 4 months to paint. -Broken door. Was told they were waiting for the exact replacement door only to come and fit an odd door after 4 months.- I've got a blocked toilet. Was told they would send someone round the same day. it's now 5 days later and every time I call up I get told someone will call me back, this never happens. - Blocked drains which meant the garden kept flooding. This took nearly 3 months of complaining for them to sort.-Broken washing machine. It took them 5 weeks to come out to sort. Try not having a washing machine for 5 weeks. - Blocked bath for nearly 3 months so we had to share the same bathroom when your paying for the use of two. It wasn't until I said we need to review the rent that they decided to sort things out. This is a classic case of being very proactive when you are in the buying stage but as soon as we are tenants, they are non-existent. I would strongly advise anyone looking to rent to stay well clear of Dexters, as they are unable to deal with their current workload.

Nathan · 7 April 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Been renting with Dexters for the first…

Been renting with Dexters for the first and last time. If i see their logo when buying property i just walk away.AVOID THEIR PROPERTIES located on Chesson RoadAll journey since very start been unprofessional. Sales agent Jose promised us that property will be refreshed (repaint scratched walls, leak marks on ceiling) before our move in. As we moved in we been shocked of condition. Leaking taps, water leaks still present, property haven't been cleaned up at all. At this point i think its worth to mention that Jose email us that property is ready for us to move in day before.Now here start our 1.5 year long journey of constant email exchange with incompetent property management. That on the end exhausted us to the point that we decided to leave property DURING LOCKDOWN. Big thanks to Kim Mellor - property manager - that encouraged us to do so. That lady should not represent company as she cannot even keep her voice down in conversation. Her manners taking place from where shes from i suppose, as i did not get used to snorts in middle of my sentence or anyone shouting over while i trying to finish my sentence. At the moment she is holding our deposit for over 3 weeks, without any given reason besides her mental instability. Saying that 10 days given by government to tenant deposit is just guidance.- Shower on property did not work for 6months of tenancy, i been in contact with them every week.- Property was swarming with pests mice / moths that been reported. But not much has been done. - For another 1 month i could not use shower (same that did not had water for 6months before) since waste pipes under shower tray disconnected and we start flooding neighbours-On our report of black mould on walls we had reply to wash it off with water, even though all moist been going through not watertight balcony

Maciej · 21 March 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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We worked with Seda to secure a rental property in Islington, I couldn’t recommend her more highly. She took our feedback seriously to only recommend the properties that would tick all the boxes, was extremely supportive and communicative during the whole process.

Ellie · 23 August 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent sales progression

Have recently been involved in a transaction with Dexters where Alistair Maclean was instrumental in ironing out the issues required to move the transaction forward to exchange. His input and diligence was extremely beneficial to the transaction, so i'd have no hesitation in recommending Alistair and would welcome his involvement in future.

Christopher · 15 February 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thanks Natasha & Dexters!

We've had a fantastic time staying at a property managed by Natasha over the last three years. Natasha and her team are always available, and any issues with the property are always promptly resolved. We can only recommend Natasha, as we know how much difference an attentive and competent property agent like Natasha makes! Alen & Margherita

AM · 24 October 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Joe Read was quick in response and…

Joe Read was quick in response and clear in the market response to evolving higher rental demands due to higher interest base rates. He was knowledgeable and very pleasant to talk to and gave me the assurance that I have put tenant finding in competent hands when my wish for professional corporate employees were adhered to. Thank you, Joe.Susie Heupel

Susie · 9 August 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Brilliant service!

Dexters were extremely professional and had a great knowledge of the market. Really helped us secure our dream flat - special mention to Brandon who was a pleasure to deal with and extremely responsive throughout the process.

Will · 17 November 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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We had missed out on a couple of properties advertised by Dexters and Leah went out of her way to find us the perfect property. It’s been a stressful process but Leah was great at keeping us informed, answering any questions we had and trying to ensure it went as smoothly as possible. Definitely the most helpful letting agent we came across during our search, would highly recommend!PositiveResponsiveness, Professionalism

Imogen · 23 October 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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Avoid this agency under all costs!

Avoid this agency under all costs!We rented 42 Connell Crescent for over a year and living there was terrible. The property has humidity issues and mould grows on all the walls. We had two dehumidifiers, opened windows all day long and had heating was on all the time but we still had mould on the walls and could barely breathe due to high humidity. We addressed this problem to the agency and they said that the property had an assessment done about this issue, as previous tenants had the same problem, and the assessment says that the property has no problems whatsoever. The agency refused to do anything regarding this issue and said it is only a matter of condensation, but it was not.At the end of the tenancy agreement, the agency asked us to clean the mould otherwise money will be deducted from the deposit. We cleaned all the mould except for one spot (which we did not see) behind a wardrobe. The check-out report came after almost 2 weeks of moving out and did not indicate any problems with mould. However, the landlady is aware of the mould issue and so she went herself to the property and checked everywhere for mould including behind the wardrobes. She found the spot and so the agency deducted £150 for it and for two small drilled holes in the wall (these holes were there when we moved in but we did not have a proof of that and check-in report did not mention anything about them).The agency initially wanted to deduct £450 of our deposit in which £200 was for issues that already existed in the property and thank god we had a proof that those issues were there from day one (the check-in report conveniently did not mention those issues but the check-out report did!). At the end I paid £150, not £450.This property also suffers from terrible insulation and we have reported this problem as well and nothing was done about it. Watch the video in my Google review as a summary for we had to go through.There were other problems which I will not mention, otherwise the review will be too long. Long story short, the agency will do anything to be on the landlord's side and to deduct money from your deposit. If you really have to rent from them then make sure you check everything in the check-in report, literally EVERYTHING even little scratches on and holes because you WILL be charged for them if you do not have a proof that they exist from day one. If you do not have to rent from them, then run away and never deal with them!

Ibrahim · 17 February 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Elizabeth Booker is our property…

Elizabeth Booker is our property manager and she is just great. She is attentive, conscientious and thorough, hugely helpful and approachable. Great job!

Niall · 17 March 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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dexters made my parents homeless…

You guy’s at dexters did my parents over. Made them homeless in the middle of a pandemic. You kept the house they wanted on the market even though you accepted their offer. They are elderly and shouldn’t have to be in this situation right now. They could’ve pulled out of the sale of their house but they didn’t because they are decent humans with ethics. They wouldn’t do to their buyers what you did to them. Your a bunch of slime balls trying to make that little extra bit of commission at their expense. They paid for solicitors and missed the stamp duty. It could’ve been a smooth transition over Christmas but now in the freezing cold out of pocket and they have to put their stuff in storage, which isn’t cheap. YOU LOT ARE DISGRACEFUL CONDUCTING BUSINESS WITH NO MORALS. UNETHICAL ESTATE AGENTS STAY CLEAR OF DEXTERS PEOPLE!!!

Arya · 8 February 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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I had a really positive experience from start to finish with Dexters (Geoff & Farwa). Great advice and great support throughout at a rapid pace, often going above and beyond. Strongly recommend for a decent and seamless sale process

O · 16 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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After a property fell through last minute with a different estate agent, I turned to Dexters and Louisa to help us find a new place under extreme time constraints. Louisa was immensely proactive and secured us viewings in a matter of hours. She listened to our needs and budget and tailored our property search to to them. I would really recommend Louisa and Dexters to others looking for a place in Islington - they really care!

Zoe · 23 October 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Geoff has been brilliant, navigating a long chain to help us get to exchange. I don't think it would've happened without his support. Would recommend Dexters!

A · 16 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Highly recommended for hassle-free property management

I have chosen Dexter, and never regretted it. Christian Pengelly’s team is so organised and excellent in keeping me post on all the legislation changes. They keep me informed and I felt at ease throughout. Highly recommended if you a looking for a responsible agent.

Cherry · 14 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Really great experience

Really great experience. When we asked for approval to upgrade some kitchen appliances, our account manager Neil went out of his way to talk to the landlord, not only obtaining approval but also a split cost agreement and managing to find the same appliances at a cheaper discounted price. Thanks!

Frederik · 5 March 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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We sold our flat through Dexters Islington branch and they looked after us well - they were efficient and communicative and got many potential buyers through the doors immediately - within 10 days we had 4 good offers. They delivered on their promises. Recommended - thanks to Geoff, Tanzi, Ollie and all the other lovely agents.

Hugh · 23 October 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Outstanding service and professionalism. Shay, Jude, Louisa and the team have redefined my view of estate agents....they made renting our house a painless experience. The level of communication, knowledge, and professionalism as well as the high number of viewers made the process pleasant and ensured a good outcome. Other agents chased us relentlessly but Dexters had a much friendlier approach which means we would recommend them without hesitation.

Jamie · 23 October 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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I have used Dexters a landlord for over…

I have used Dexters a landlord for over 2 decades. Huseyin TAs has managed the property in recent times and has been outstanding. Always courteous, efficient and reliable. A great advert!!

RKP · 11 May 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great service - Kiera Foster and her team have been…

Kiera Foster and her team have been really helpful in resolving maintenance issues for me, obtaining different quotes to ensure I get the best price. Kiera has been great at providing me the info I need for my new Landlord licence and explaining the changes. Thank you Kiera and team! Best wishes, Jennie Rimmer

Jennie · 8 December 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Dexters Islington were fantastic to work with. Great at feeding back, I really felt confident they were on top of things. Callum in particular was brilliant - he was in touch constantly through every stage, helping guide us through the process and reassuring us when we got panicky! Thanks for your patience Callum.

Kim · 27 December 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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We dealt with Zen from the Battersea…

We dealt with Zen from the Battersea branch when we managed to lock ourselves out of the house (!) the other evening. We called the branch immediately, Zen was the only person left in the office and was just about to leave for the day, but she kindly stayed and waited for us to get there so we could pick up a spare set of keys. We were so grateful! Thank you - Highly recommended!

Olivia · 11 November 2021