Chestertons South Kensington reviews in Kensington and Chelsea

★★★★★ 5/5

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Confident professional letting service

I've been using Chestertons as my letting agency for some 4 years now. I am happy with the services. They make sure I follow the rules and legislations, sort all property management out, deal with the tenants for me etc. Meaning that I do not need to lift a finger ever really.My new property manager Michell Vasquez is forthcoming, easy to communicate with, fast at responding and generally professional.

Sara · 6 February 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Reliable property managers

Chestertons have managed my rental property in SE1 since I moved in. Their team, especially Ryan and Shana, have always shown responsiveness and flexibility when addressing concerns. I would recommend working with Chestertons.

Andrew · 18 February 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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If I could leave 0 stars I would.... Landlords be VERY careful

If I could leave 0 stars I would. As a landlord I could never recommend their rental department. Chesterton's take high fees, provide little to no service and worst of all - hide things in the small print. Even though I moved agents (as Chestertons were sadly so bad) they are still demanding an annual fee (and it is not small) until my tenants move out. Even though they are no longer managing the property (and lets be honest, did very little management even when they were) they can still take the money due to their hidden clause. This was deliberately not pointed out to me. They are unfortunately very underhand.

Heather · 9 October 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Update: the next day they said property is ready and that we should sign the contract to start tenancy on the same day, 1 hour after we signed, they said landlord planned carpet fitting in 1.5 week after move in date! Tenancy -Kew branch: Very disappointing and unprofessional experience with Chestertons. Our agreed move-in date was delayed by repeated referencing requests and poor coordination, with the delays unfairly blamed on us. After confirming a new move-in date and collecting the full rent and deposit, they informed us just two hours later that the property was not ready due to a missing gas safety certificate. This left us without accommodation, facing additional storage and temporary housing costs. Communication was extremely poor, including an agent hanging up on my partner when he raised concerns. A stressful experience showing dishonesty , a serious lack of organisation and accountability.

Heba · 9 October 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Would not use Chestertons again

Would not use Chestertons again. Very bad experience. Lack of transparency, fees and costs. Found them unprofessional in not taking responsibility for their own mistakes, subsequently costing me more money, as a landlord. Will not be providing Chestertons with any further business, with any of my properties in sales or rentals after this very disappointing, dishonest experience.

Louisa · 11 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thank you Saskia and Gemryan

Saskia is really professional and helpful. She helped me to take a video of my preferred house and explained everything about the property specifically. I am so grateful to have rented this house successfully. At the same time, she is kind-hearted as she helps my moving company to open the door without any hesitation. I want to thank her 100 times.Additionally, I also want to thank Gemryan. He is always patient and listens to me even though my English is not fluent. Thank you, all my friends.

XIAOYU · 10 August 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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My recent dealings with Chestertons…

My recent dealings with Chestertons were an absolute shambles! I needed to renew the current tenancy agreement ant the end of June and was advised it was in my best interests to form a new agreement rather than roll on the existing one. Because flat is in my recently deceased husbands name, I was asked to forward a copy of his will with details of the executors. I duly sent this , then was asked for a death certificate, then later a letter from a solicitor, which I didn’t feel was necessary as probate had been granted. I was then asked for the probate certificate which was duly sent. When I queried why the rent hadn’t been put into the bank account I was told we needed a new gas safety certificate which I immediately organised. I still didn’t receive the rent which the tenant had paid to Chestertons on 29th June and it was now nearly mid July. I eventually was put through to the accounts department after promises from different other operatives to chase up and sort out the problem which didn’t materialise.The accounts department were helpful and paid the money within 48 hours.Why couldn’t the relevant departments ask for all the documents needed at the same time instead of each time I rang to see why there was no progress?I really didn’t need all this hassle whilst coping with the recent loss of my husband.To make matters worse, I was then told you didn’t hold a current EICR certificate. Again I had to research and found the certificate was still in date . I relayed this information , but yet again was asked to forward a copy because there wasn’t one on the file. Why was the onus on me when there was obviously some departmental error?Just to cap it all I have now been issued with an invoiceasking for your whole years charges up front which I don’t have the funds for and you don’t accept credit card payments.As the July rent was paid net of your charges I assumed this was how it would be paid going forward.I now feel I just want to put the flat on the market as soon as possible so I don’t have to deal with any more issues like this.Marian Walker

Marian · 5 August 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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My experience with Chestertons South Kensington has been extremely poor as a tenant. They knowingly let the property with an ongoing hot water issue, something previous tenants had also suffered from. I began my tenancy in the middle of winter and was left without hot water for nearly two weeks. This is legally unacceptable. The only time they took action was when the council became involved. Even then, they failed to provide a proper long term solution despite knowing it was a recurring problem. Communication was consistently unprofessional. Unless I chased them, neither the property manager nor the branch manager provided updates or solutions. At check out, matters only worsened. They failed to release my security deposit within the contractually agreed timeline, and instead made baseless deductions including an absurd £120 “cleaning fee” over something as trivial as a single strand of hair. They also mishandled my check out date, demanding I vacate five days earlier than promised, forcing a rushed and stressful move out. Overall, this agency showed negligence, poor communication, and a lack of accountability. I strongly advise anyone considering Chestertons South Kensington to look elsewhere. Casa Londra, for example, were professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with a complete contrast to Chestertons disorganisation.

Sarah · 22 September 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent professional service

We recently sold our Kensington house through Chestertons after they gave us a very good valuation and effective sales strategy compared to a number of other agents in a less than straightforward market. Ian, who heads up the Kensington sales team and Basil were reassuringly brilliant with managing the process (faultless in fact!) and even exceeded our expectations on the final price achieved. They have a proper grasp of market activity and tendancies and we found them friendly, efficient and extremely professional throughout which in turn ensured a swift sale and completion. Their expert advice and communication was spot on. We would highly recommend the team and would not hesitate to use their services again.

Marina · 2 August 2024

★★★★★ 4/5

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Chestertons for tenancy management

I have used Chestertons for finding tenants for my property, and managing the tenancy and property maintenance issues. They have served me well for a number of years. They always acted well particularly with end of tenancy matters and timely action to find new tenants. They have also been able to deal with new tenants snag list in a reasonable manner.I have always been allocated a dedicated property manager manager. My current manager Shakil Khan has been able to handle a number of maintenance issues involving several suppliers to my satisfaction. The other benefit of using Chestertons is that they have a number of staff who can quickly step in to cover leave absences etc for the dedicated team.

Tejhunjan · 29 July 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Jack Theodore // Chestertons South Kensington

I recently moved with the help of Jack Theodore (Chestertons South Kensington). Jack was extremely helpful. Firstly, he showed me the best flat that fit my requirements (and beyond). Secondly, when we got the flat he was available throughout the process to answer any questions and solved all my queries. He also immediately sorted my payment issues that happened last minute because he knew this was my only day to move and I had no flexibility. Overall, it was a fantastic experience. Thanks Jack!!

Neha · 29 July 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent service from Catherine Whaley

I have been working with Catherine Whaley, my Senior Property Manager at Chestertons, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the level of service and support she has provided. Catherine has consistently demonstrated professionalism, responsiveness, and a genuine concern for resolving issues promptly. Whether it's a blocked sink or a malfunctioning freezer, she ensures that the right contractors are arranged quickly, minimizing any inconvenience. Her dedication to providing excellent service has made a significant positive impact on our living experience.I highly recommend Catherine for her outstanding property management skills and her unwavering commitment to her clients. Thank you, Catherine, for all your hard work and support!Best regards, Amir

Amir · 26 July 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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I had an issue with a leak in my flat…

I had an issue with a leak in my flat that was causing damage in the flat below. I was getting quite frustrated with lack of progress in getting it sorted and had spoken with a number of people but was not getting anywhere. Danny Duran stepped in and was very helpful in getting to grips with the issue and it looks like, now finally, it is going to get sorted. Thanks Danny.

AC · 20 November 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Vanessa at Chestertons is amazing!

Vanessa Newman-Wright, who manages the property on behalf of the landlord, has been amazing. Over the last year, both our washing machine and fridge have required replacing, and Vanessa has followed up with the landlord on both occasions promptly, causing us minimal disruption. Vanessa also recommended some additional works in the house after an inspection, which again was completed quickly. Vanessa was put in charge of the property we rent approximately six months into the tenancy. Since then, our experience with Chestertons has been great.

Ashish · 15 July 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Professional, polite / courteous and quick

Just completed a lease renewal with one of their senior consultants (Niema Latif).Been dealing with Chestertons the last several years as they handle my lease. But can say on hand on heart that this was by far one of the quickest, most polite and professional renewals I have had. Niema was very quick to respond, very polite and extremely professional; my questions / concerns were communicated to the landlord swiftly and correctly and all was completed in a very short time.So a definite thumbs-up from me.

M · 27 June 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great experience with Christie N.

Christie N. was extremely helpful, responsive and efficient throughout my stay at Fernlea Road, and always made sure that any questions or requests were addressed promptly. She was friendly, professional and accommodating from the beginning of my stay through to check-out, and I really appreciated all her help in making the process so easy.

María · 13 August 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Potential Scam, Do NOT Use This Agency!

I have dealt with five different landlords and agencies in the last eight years, and I can say this has been the most traumatic experience.When we went to see the property, the flat was full of boxes and suitcases, and the agent said everything would be repainted, repaired, and deep cleaned before the new tenant moved in, as they had one week to do this from the end of the former tenancy to our start date.As they had really good comments on Google and here, we believed they were a serious agency.After we showed our interest, the agent almost harassed me to pay the holding deposit without sending me any conditions or a contract draft. In the end and after received the draft, we paid, and then I had to chase him to close the deal. (Mitchell)We also had some drama and miscommunication regarding collecting the keys. I agreed he would leave them with the concierge, but then the agency expected me to go to their office to get them because the agent was on holiday. In the end, they managed to send someone to give me the keys, and he was so nice that even though it was not his deal, he was there waiting for me.so i received the keys in the parking area, without inventory and no one to come with me and check the flat. When I went into the flat, I found an absolute disaster. Everything was filthy. The dishwasher had a pond at the bottom, and it looked like it had overflowed because I even found a piece of cooked pasta stuck to the floor and the dishwasher. I opened the washing machine assuming it was empty, and water flooded the kitchen. Most of the furniture was broken.I reported this to the agency immediately on a Friday, and they replied only with what they wanted. For example, they suggested I could clean the filters in the washing machine or order keys from Amazon to get access to the meter readers, but ignore everything else. Even, ehen i have request a visit twice. I've spent three nights in the flat, and I already need to spend a day waiting for the engineer to check the washing machine. And here I am, still waiting for answers to all the other problems.All this drama for a flat in Battersea for £2300, so it's not like I found a bargain.i think they paid for those positives reviews

Rosana · 11 June 2024

★★★★★ 3/5

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Honest review

We had a very bad experience at the beginning of our tenancy with Chestertons. The communication was poor, with our emails often receiving slow or nonexistent replies. The technicians hired by Chestertons were dreadful, frequently failing to show up and making excuses. For example, our washing machine broke and wasn’t fixed for three months.However, our experience improved significantly when we got a new property manager, Joyce Pau, later in the year. Joyce was brilliant, she communicated effectively and ensured that things got done promptly. Joyce would receive 5 stars, but unfortunately, the rest of our experience with Chestertons would only get 1 star.

Eimear · 7 June 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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I rented on Cornwall Gardens in South Kensington through Chestertons (South Kensington office). The flat was left full of the landlord's own belongings (dingy pillows, dirty guest mattress under the bed, business supplies like business cards/magazines/junk, AirBnB supplies, dingy bins, food, a vacuum cleaner, etc.). I flagged it, and the landlord authorised his own contractor, via Chestertons, to remove “all the items.” At move-out the flat was professionally cleaned and the independent check-out report called it “in very good order.” Even so, the landlord tried to deduct around £929 from my deposit, including for a vacuum (£749) and a bin his own contractor had removed on his instruction. His story kept changing, and he even reported his own contractor to the police over the same items at the same time, attempting to extort one of us. I did not feel supported by Chestertons throughout. Never forget that their client is ultimately the landlord and even though they need tenants and woo them (talking a big game like the Associate Director), they do not care about the tenants. They service the landlord only. Since the landlords pay them a fee to manage the property, all roads lead to taking their side and only caring about them. Last fall, the heat and hot water went out, and the toilets didn’t flush (building sewage back-up). The ordeal took 15 days, and the Chestertons after hours team told me to boil pots of hot water and get a heater. With the toilets, they said they couldn’t do anything unless it was a hazmat situation and to use the bathroom and let it pile up then complain. They have no real concern, care, or customer service for tenants. Your assigned property manager doesn't care either. They will feed you canned, "professional" lines that always support the landlord even when the landlord is in the wrong or lying. They will not help you when you go to TDS either. They will only help the landlord. The dispute went to the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and I won, my deposit was returned. Tenants: photograph everything, get it in writing, keep a timeline, and don't accept unfair deductions. Don't believe their smiles, their stuffy Britishisms (I'm an American and was fooled), or their promises to diffuse situations. They don't care about their tenants.

Dhonielle · 15 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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A big thanks for Stephanie Russo

I would like to thank Stephanie Russo for her support in letting out our flat. She has find the right tenant, convinced us to rent through Chesterton and facilitate a smooth process taking into account it was our first time renting our property. Unfortunately, our tenant had to terminate the tenancy agreement 6 months earlier. One again, she had been extremely helpful supporting us through terminating the contract and finding new tenant. Great support throughout !

Amina · 7 August 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Issue resolved expectation exceeded

I am writing this review as a thank you to Davide Frongia who managed to resolve an issue that I had been trying to resolve for some time. Davide took personally ownership of the issue and mapped out how we would proceed and then executed the plan to my satisfaction. Thank you Davide for being able to resolve this issue for me and allowing for my experience with Chestertons to be be a positive one! Kindest regards

Sabrina · 13 July 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent Service and Support in Finding Our Holland Park Flat

We had a fantastic experience with Chestertons in finding our flat in Holland Park. From start to finish, their service was exceptional. A special thank you to Stephanie Russo, who guided us through the process with great professionalism and care. She was always available to answer our questions and ensured that the entire tenancy process was smooth and stress-free. We couldn't be happier with our new home and highly recommend Chestertons for their outstanding service!

Dobo · 9 August 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Outstanding Rental Service Experience with Katherine Ma

I had the pleasure of working with Katherine Ma for my recent apartment search, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the service she provided. Katherine was incredibly patient, professional, and enthusiastic throughout the entire process. She went above and beyond to ensure that I had all the information I needed and answered all my questions promptly. Her dedication and support were invaluable, and I highly recommend her to anyone in need of rental services.

Christina · 1 August 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Ryan Briggs is very helpful.

Charlotte · 31 July 2026