John D Wood & Co. Earls Court Sales reviews in Kensington and Chelsea

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent customer service!

We are currently in the process of selling our flat through John D Wood, after previously being listed with another estate agent and receiving little to no communication about how our property was progressing on the market. The customer service we have received from John D Wood, in Beckenham, has been fantastic. We have been kept in the loop throughout, regarding the traction and interest online, given honest opinions and advice on pricing, and found they are very knowledgeable on the current market in our area. They make every step of the selling process as smooth as can be, by planning viewings around our schedule and assisting with surveyor access when required. The team have since found the right buyer for our lovely flat, which we are thrilled about. We have also viewed properties with John D Wood and found them to be very helpful in either having answers to our questions or finding the correct information from the vendors. All in all a very positive experience and have already recommended to others wishing to sell their property.

Natalie · 8 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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10/10

Can’t fault the service from the Notting Hill team. Paris was super helpful, very attentive, and kept things moving without any stress. Communication was clear and consistent throughout. Would definitely recommend.

Drew · 10 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Lisa and the team at John D Wood in…

Lisa and the team at John D Wood in Beckenham are exceptional. Nothing is too much of an ask, and the guidance and advice given are always extremely helpful and supportive.

Abi · 9 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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David and his team at the Earls Court office were great. I had the right advice from the very beginning right through to completion to help me sell my property at a good price. It was just not just the advice, but how him and his team dealt / communicated with the prospective buyer(s) to get them to move forward and stayed close with them so as to ensure the targeted completion date was met. If it weren’t for David and his team I likely would not have managed to get my property sold for the price I got.

Daniel · 11 October 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Simon Hardie at John D Wood in Earl's Court was our wonderful real estate agent who helped us sell our beautiful home to a lovely family as we begin the next chapter of our lives. Simon was not only professional and gave us good and practical advice using his sound judgement and his deep expertise in his field, but was also very thoughtful, kind, considerate and always responsive. He understood our needs but also gave us realistic expectations, and eventually handled some delicate matters very professionally and sensitively. We always felt heard and I could feel that the lovely buyers likely felt the same. A great experience doing something that is usually quite onerous! Thank you Simon! Highly recommend.

Abish · 11 October 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Anne Battumur is one of the best agents/negotiators I've worked with. She listened carefully to my property request/requirements and more than delivered with the properties she showed me. When I was ready to make an offer, she worked carefully and proactively with me to ensure that it was fair as well as tailored towards my specific requirements and was able to reach an agreement quickly between myself and the landlord very quickly. I highly recommend working with her and John D Wood.

Ramzi · 11 October 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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John D wood Beckenham were brilliant…

John D wood Beckenham were brilliant from initially approaching to the completion of my property. I couldn't be happier with Lily and the team in how helpful and proactive they were.

ML · 8 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great experience

Great experience, we dealt with Ollie from the Battersea branch and he was super efficient. The whole process was very smooth and great communication. Very happy with the end result!

Poppy · 14 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Lily at the Beckenham branch has been…

Lily at the Beckenham branch has been amazing from start to finish. I couldn't be happier with how a Lily and the team handled everything, being helpful, professional and friendly.

Frankie · 8 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Toby and Jenna were a fantastic team, guiding and assisting me through the processes of finding a flat which was most suitable for me. Each of them was pleasant, patient, and communicative throughout each step, offering me not only the general facts about the apartment and neighborhood, but also insight into a multitude of aspects towards relocating. They went above and beyond what I was expecting, especially in stressful scenarios. They are personable and mindful; exactly what someone would look for when moving. I would not hesitate to work with this duo again should I require a realty team in the future.

Jonathan · 11 October 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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I’ve had the pleasure of working with…

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kate Martin for the last 10 years. Kate and her team have consistently found me great tenants over the years. Highly recommend!

Julia · 13 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thank you to Massy Eslami, Property Manager at Belgrave Square

I would particularly like to commend Massy Eslami, Property Manager at Belgrave Square, who went above and beyond the call of duty in doing all sorts of extra tasks to help me when the tenant vacated my flat. As I live abroad, I very much needed and appreciated her extra commitment and assistance.

Caroline · 24 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Claire Carter = everything you'd want in an agent

A huge token of respect and appreciation for Claire Carter, who acted on our behalf through an exceptionally complicated sale. Claire demonstrated deep subject matter expertise throughout and consistently went above and beyond, navigating a whole series of challenges, any one of which could easily have put the deal in jeopardy. She showed real patience, persistence, resilience, and tenacity, and most importantly inspired complete trust, all delivered with a genuine sense of humour when it was most needed. Thank you, Claire. Agents like you are genuinely few and far between, and John D Wood are very lucky to have you.

Justin · 15 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great service

Paris and the team at Notting Hill quickly found well-vetted tenants for my one-bedroom flat. They handled viewings and checks efficiently. Thank you!

Agnes · 24 April 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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I rented this apartment for a two-month…

I rented this apartment for a two-month stay. It was a disappointment. Throughout the stay, there were consistent delays in resolving basic matters. Requests often went unanswered and required multiple follow-ups. You should be warned that there is construction in the building next door. The agency and landlord did not disclose this. Most concerningly, despite having departed the apartment months ago and received a report from them that everything was left in great condition, we have still not received the security deposit. It seems that their delays may not have just been bad service but rather bad faith.

Kristina · 5 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Paris was super helpful from the…

Paris was super helpful from the beginning to the end, always responsive! Big shout also to his team in Notting Hill! Thank you

Giulia · 17 April 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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John D WOOD Battersea Park Road

John D WOOD Battersea Park Road Disingenuous and incompetent. Having engaged JDW to sell a property in Battersea, they were full of promises and , quite frankly, untruths! The Property attracted a buyer quite quickly, and we were assured that the purchaser wanted to complete within a few weeks- 6 . We instructed Solicitors, and they started the work. After being repeatedly assured by JDW that the purchaser was very keen to get the sale completed, after a number of weeks I phoned my Solicitor to ask progress. A phone call was made to the Purchasers Solicitor by ours, and She was told that the fees for searches had not even been paid! No work hard been done. We cancelled the sale, and received a bill for over £2,000 to cover the work involved that we had asked to be undertaken. Lazy, incompetent, doesn't even come close to how we feel about JDW

AS · 27 January 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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AVOID AT ALL COSTS

If I could give 0 stars I would. I've rented 10 years in London and I have honestly NEVER been treated so awfully or experienced such unprofessional conduct. I truly wish I'd read all these reviews before I accepted a property through them because how these people are even in business is beyond me. They are useless, lie on tap and speak down to you at every opportunity. The onboarding process itself was bad enough - they (Alexandra, Emily and Samantha) were rude throughout, moved my move in date multiple times causing me to lose money and ignored any of my queries when I tried to get clarity on what was going on. But the second they wanted an answer - or for me to pay something - they would harass me relentlessly (including when I was at a funeral, which they were well aware of at the time). The property, which for context was fairly new and modern, was then handed over to me uncleaned (i.e. black surfaces, gunk in the shower, tea stains all over the floor). In itself this was bad enough and a breach of contact on their side, but I then quickly learned the drains were completely blocked too. They left me for months unable to use my own shower as the tray was completely full by the time the water would even get warm, rendering it inaccessible (thankfully I had an alternative via the gym but no compensation or apology was given for months of no access). Throughout this, they would either ignore my emails or respond with stupid comments like 'oh I think we just need a new shower head' (?) every time I tried to chase. I eventually had a (dodgy) plumber sent round who clearly made the problem worse as despite fixing the initial 'block', the shower began leaking shortly after. A different (and this time decent) plumber managed to fix it but told them they would need to carry out follow on work as it was soaking underneath the floors and they would need taking up to dry out properly. Of course they ignored this and within weeks the flat was COVERED in furry black mould spanning across the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The smell was literally unbearable and they didn't bother actioning anything until I threatened to contact environmental health (not that they ever properly fixed it, just painted over it). I literally spent my own birthday sleeping freezing cold on the floor (so I could be next to the open window) just so that I could breathe outside air. I had to throw out so many of my clothes as they smelt so bad afterwards, and they had the audacity to send some btec handyman over after telling me they were sending specialist mould removal people. This guy literally wandered over to Tesco to buy some own brand mould removal spray and asked to use my cloths (which obviously then had to be binned) to try and clean it. Clearly that failed given the scale of the issue and after smearing it all over the place and ruining my cloths, he then helped himself to my hoover and stupidly tried to hoover up gunky chunks of mould causing more damage to my personal property. There's a thousand other stories I could tell including them refusing to tell me where the meters for the property were so that I could take readings (on move in day they told me their inventory people had taken them and they would be sent to me - this turned out to be a lie), nor would they give me a key to my own letterbox for over THREE months. Turns out the meters were inside a locked cupboard that I needed a code for but despite finally getting access thanks to a neighbour, I still couldn't even set up my own electric bill as I needed the letters inside the postbox to do so. I left as soon as the break clause kicked in because I was making myself ill with the stress of dealing with them. I also knew they were going to act up and try and scam me out of my security deposit when I left. The flat was given back to them in pristine condition, and a thousand times better than it was given to me in, so they had zero authority to try anything but I was one step ahead just in case. I also got in contact with the LL behind their back and let her know everything that was actually going on without her knowledge. Turns out she hated them too. Quite literally the worst company I've ever encountered. (Just want to add that Gina was the only person I encountered who was ever polite but sadly I didn't meet her until the point I was leaving!)

MMMM · 11 June 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Sharp Decline in Service and Unauthorised Marketing, Disappointed with JD W Wood & Co Lettings

I let 2 properties through J D Wood & Co letting team in Belgravia, London SW1V since 2024. Over time the quality of services and customer care, accounting has plummeted. Rental statements are issued up to 7 days late; random fees are deducted, for example I got charged fees usually applied to overseas landlords although JDW have all my documents proving I am British, live in Britain etc. In addition although I negotiated clear cut service contract with JDW, they still apply randomly irregular fees opted out of. Then in 2024/2025 they restructured and their system went crazy with shifting the responsibility away from the local office I dealt with. I got so frustrated I terminated their agency. On the marketing side their letting team manager offered to visit and discuss potential letting of a property I have in Pimlico. Next thing I discovered that he went ahead and advertised the property to let without my approval. He even used other agents floor plans and pictures in the add! He was confronted after I was told about the advertisement by another local agent. JDW withdrew the advertisement and I have refused to deal with them since.

MSA · 17 January 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Simon Hardie is perhaps the most thorough agent in the SW area, I can safely say if it wasn’t for him going the extra mile, I would have most definitely lost this property. In a very fractured process, he managed to find all the necessary moving parts and somehow got them to work together. Would definitely Recommend him as the go to person to get the difficult things done…..What a star!!!

Ahmad · 11 October 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Highly recommended

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Notting Hill team, and especially Paris, to anyone looking for a reliable and proactive estate agent.

Sergio · 8 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Can Gelirli and his team at the…

Can Gelirli and his team at the Belgravia Office gave been outstanding in organising and selling our flat in Pimlico. Thank you Cam for all your help and effort. Ivan

Ivan · 26 January 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I’ve recently had the pleasure of dealing with Charlie with a client moving into London from South Africa He was very attentive, courteous and efficient with all correspondence- thanks again Charlie and look forward to working with you again soon

Mark · 16 March 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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I wish that I read the reviews prior to…

I wish that I read the reviews prior to my dealings with this agent. I’ve been a landlord for decades, have mostly stayed with the same company for a very long period, any issues were always resolved promptly and I felt that my custom was important. Having engaged JWD for a very short time, I’m bitterly regretting my decision. Before tenants were found, I stipulated that the I’ve always directly seen to any issues arising from the tenants regarding the property, that I engage my own contractors. But lo and behold, JDW has taken a “FLOAT “ from the rent received. It’s not possible to contact the person responsible as they only have “SKELETON “ staff working!! Since my engagement with the agency, having spoken with a few people, it transpired that there are quite a few disgruntled people like me who find that the agency doesn’t provide an adequate service.

Marie-france · 29 December 2025