Every review we hold for the Kensington office, from every platform, shown as written. First names only.
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotGreat Service
Recently purchased a property with the help of Thomas Grossi who was very professional and always there to help when needed. We did have some delays with exchange/completion, mainly due to the lockdown and owners living overseas, but got there at the end. Abbas Efir who dealt with the property management side for the previous owners was also very kind and helped me close off the old accounts with energy suppliers and was always prompt in replying. Overall very pleased with the service.
Amir · 6 November 2020
Agent replied · 21 February 2024
Thank you very much Amir, we appreciate you taking the time to give us such a detailed, positive review of your property purchase experience and we're glad you were so pleased with the service. Best regards, Emily Taylor, B&R
★★★★★ 5/5
Trustpilot5 years renting with B&R, they're organized, quick and professional
I rented with Benham & Reeves for nearly 5 years and it was a flawless experience. They're extremely organized and diligent, and I'd highly recommend them as an agent for anyone who's renting.I especially appreciate the services of my property manager Xiang Li, who was quick and effective at dealing with maintenance issues, communication with the landlord, and making the process of moving out of the property as smooth as possible.
Fred · 7 June 2022
Agent replied · 21 February 2024
Thank you very much Fred for your five star rating and detailed reply about our lettings & management service. Xiang is very encouraged by your highly positive feedback, its really appreciated.- Emily, B&R
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotAvoid worst estate agents
Avoid at all cost. The worst estate agents. First of all took them 2 weeks to call me back just to book a viewing. Once I viewed I put a deposit down then took them another 10 days for them to turn around and say you haven’t passed referencing even tho I was paying 6 months in advance. I provided all the documentation that was requested they contacted my employer and previous landlord both giving a good reference.Benham use LetRef to do reference checks they are a complete scam.They had a better offer on property. They have refused to return my holding deposit. I will see them in court. Avoid at all cost.
Rizgar · 21 September 2020
Agent replied · 21 February 2024
Hi Rizgar, sorry to see your complaint here as after looking into this, our records show :1. You were shown the property on the 3rd2. The holding deposit forms (which are contractually binding) were discussed, read and signed by you and you paid the deposit on the 4th3. There was never any mention of you paying 6 months rent in advance4. You failed the reference process on the 8th and you were given the reasons for this. The purpose of having such in-depth referencing is to protect both tenant and landlord and the forms you signed were very clear about our rigorous pre-tenancy checks.With regards, Emily Taylor, B&R
★★★★★ 4/5
TrustpilotJeff and Maria were very helpful and…
Jeff and Maria were very helpful and quick with their responses. Made the experience seamless
User · 22 March 2023
Agent replied · 21 February 2024
Thanks very much for sharing a five star rating for our Canary Wharf lettings staff, we are very pleased to hear you've had a seamless service.- Emily, B&R
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotFantastic service
We were very pleased with the service from Abbas Efir and Sarah Edwards of Benham & Reeves. Sarah helped us with the handover process and found us a very good tenant. She has helped us with everything we requested. Abbas provided us with superb service and we were impressed. Both of them still continued to provide advice even after our tenant moved out which has been extremely helpful. Overall, we are very pleased with their service and professional management. We would definitely recommend Benham & Reeves for anyone looking to rent out their property.
Billy · 25 August 2020
Agent replied · 21 February 2024
Thank you Billy for taking the time to post a review. Feedback is really appreciated and helps us maintain the level of service our landlords and tenants expect from our property management service. Thanks very much.
★★★★★ 5/5
Trustpilotthanks you so much for your help
thanks you so much for your help, availability and kindness, appreciate
Paolo · 1 September 2025
Agent replied · 21 February 2024
Hi Paolo, we're very pleased to hear you've having a great renting experience - both Raj and Anne in our Colindale agency are glad to receive this acknowledgement of their lettings and property management expertise. Thanks for your custom.
- Ruth, B&R
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotCaroline De Havillelande
Your property manager, Caroline De Havillande, had been very proactive in helping me find a tenant for my property. She was able to secure a tenant for me within a very short period of time and with virtually no time gap after the expiry of the existing tenancy. She also responded to my queries very promptly.
Suk · 21 September 2023
Agent replied · 21 February 2024
Hi Jessica, thanks very much for sharing a five star rating here and for telling us about your service experience which Caroline and the Kensington team are very happy to see. - Emily, B&R
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotIt’s a pleasure dealing with Yoshi…
It’s a pleasure dealing with Yoshi Tsuji on the Japanese Desk at Benham Reeves Ealing. Totally professional, he looks after both our long standing tenant and ourselves, the apartment owner, in equal measure.I’d highly recommend him and the firm.
Nick · 30 August 2024
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
Hi Nick, thanks very much for your kind feedback here for Yoshi and the B&R Japan Desk team. We are thrilled to hear you are having such a great service experience with us and would recommend us to other tenants. We appreciate this and your continued custom.- Ruth, B&R
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotResponsive and helpful
My agent at B&R is very competent and is able to solicit a good tenant for us in a short time. She is very responsive and helpful and we are so pleased to have her helping us in the whole letting process.
Ng · 7 July 2024
Agent replied · 24 August 2024
Thanks very much for your kind comment and five star rating here, we really appreciate it and are very pleased to hear our lettings service is working well for you. - Ruth, B&R
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleVeronica and Cameron from Benham and Reeves - Kensington make a very efficient team and both are friendly and personable. Always going the extra miles so Tenants can have a smooth move in. Veronica, who deals with the administration is highly organized and always makes sure everything is ready to go even when working within tight time frames. I would not hesitate to recommend Benham and Reeves to any Landlords and Tenants.PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism
Mira · 26 August 2021
Agent replied · 22 February 2024
Thank you Miroslava, our Kensington branch staff are thrilled to hear you had such a highly positive service experience throughout the renting process. Thank you for recommending us, we aim to do our best always for our Kensington tenants.
best regards, Emily Taylor, B&R
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotOutstanding service
Raj has gone above and beyond what could be expected in his efforts to manage my flat in Beaufort Park. Gbe quality of the service has been professional and efficient from the beginning and Benham and Reeves have been outstanding.
Lewis · 27 July 2024
Agent replied · 24 August 2024
Hi Lewis, thanks for letting us know you've had outstanding service from Raj and the Beaufort Park lettings team, this is wonderful to hear and we really appreciate you sharing a five star rating here too. Thanks for your custom.- Ruth, B&R
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotRead RECENT reviews and stay clear
We rented with this agent for 15 months. Several interesting practices (6 weeks before references came back, taking a non refundable holding deposit, referencing their wordy legalistic contract to suit their purposes etc). Agent explicitly asked if there had been a leak from the shower room. Saying no and the shower leaking within a week of moving in. Promised property would be thoroughly cleaned. Their own inventory described the kitchen as grubby Having the boiler changed by shoddy work men and then hearing a rustling in the kitchen that was a large rodent because they had left a hole big enough for it to come into the kitchen. Having to pay £288 for a pest controller to come in to find the source of the issue. I am not going to wait weeks whilst they scratched their heads about how to sort it with a small child in the house. No talk of refunding me this money (wasn't expected but not surprised it wasn't mentioned). Getting our deposit back was also problematic. To stay clear is a good idea.Edited to add: there is no excuse for poor service. I hope for the sake of the tenants renting with these people, they do do better. I would also appreciate my first name being taken off the response note.
Yetty · 17 February 2020
Agent replied · 21 February 2024
Hi Yetunde, thank you for your telling us about your experience which I have since investigated. I am sorry if the beginning process seemed lengthy but we do have very thorough and stringent referencing procedures that have to be followed, as consistent with current UK law. This is to protect you and the landlord.Concerning the shower room in the 2 bathroom property you rented, we share in your frustration as when we first had the shower checked there did not seem to be any obvious issue but we did correct this once the problem was eventually identified.With regards to the pest control issue, this was reported to us after you had hired your own contractor and no request was presented concerning any payment.You vacated the flat on 11th Jan and your deposit was released on the 30th Jan which at approx 2.5 weeks is well within the legal timeframe we work to for getting the check out organised, dilapidations approved and release forms signed. We're sorry you didnt leave on a more positive note, it is always disappointing when we see low service ratings here but thank you for letting us know, as it helps us to do better.Kind regards, Emily Taylor, Customer Services, B&R
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotProfessional and reassuring
Recently, Shaun Tan helped me clean, repair and rent out my house which had been vacant for many years. He is very professional and careful, and provided me with great help.
子易 · 13 December 2024
Agent replied · 23 December 2024
Thanks very much for your highly positive feedback for the services we've provided. We're glad Shaun was able to guide you with regards getting the property ready for letting and we're pleased to know you've found the service professional and helpful. Thanks for your custom.- Emily, B&R
★★★★★ 5/5
Trustpilotletting experience with Benham and Reeves
We have used Benham and Reeves for about 6 years to manage our property During that time they have been on call to support any issues raised as quickly as possible for example a broken washing machine door handle was reported, this was quickly rectified by Tanya and various options of repair were given to usWe have also had very positive customer service from George and Haruka with previous tenants
Happy · 30 March 2022
Agent replied · 21 February 2024
Thanks very much for sharing your five star rating here, it means alot. We're really pleased to hear you've had continued good service from our property management team, this highly positive feedback is really appreciated. - Emily, B&R
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotThey dont return the deposits
We were renting a flat 4 years and i must admit we had no significant issues with them. Checked out on the 13/12/2019 and they wont get back to us regarding the return of the deposit. We payed all the bills, inventory was fine and they just ignore us when we ask them about the return of the deposit.I have lost count of how many times we tried to contact them. This is crazy. They dont bother to reply to me..
Bill · 8 January 2020
Agent replied · 21 February 2024
Hi Bill, sorry to see this review here as our systems doesn't show that we have received any complaint. Can you please email me at info@benhams.com with the property address and your full name and I will investigate this for you. Deposits can take up to 28 days to return, making allowances for any deductions to be agreed and for the landlord to sign the release forms. We also had Christmas in the way but I am sure your deposit has not been forgotten. Please do email me. Kind regards, Emily Taylor, B&R
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleVery professional and helpful. Thanks Georgina for making the transaction process less painful and much quicker than I could imagine. Top service!PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Stephen · 26 August 2021
Agent replied · 22 February 2024
Hi Stephen, thank you for rating our property sales service with five stars, we're really glad you had such a positive and professional experience with our estate agents.
kind regards, Emily Taylor, B&R
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleVery efficient and friendly service from Sylvie and the team
Colin · 28 April 2023
Agent replied · 22 February 2024
Hi Colin, thank you for sharing your five star rating here and for telling us you are finding the service efficient and friendly, Sylvie and the Kensington lettings team are pleased to see this.
- Emily, B&R
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleThe check-in is managed by the agency below the apartment. When checking in, a female employee called Xenia showed us upstairs. I asked her whether we could get a second set of keys to which she replied that she'd go downstairs and call the person I had been whatsapping with. We were in a rush so I ordered a cab to pick us up 10 minutes later. When she didn't come back up after 10 minutes, I went downstairs and she was chatting on the phone. I waited another 2 minutes and then gestured to her that we'd have to leave. She impatiently put the hand over the phone and asked me what I wanted. I asked her whether she'd reached the person to ask about the keys. She responded "In case you can't tell I'm on the phone right now". I said that there was no need to be rude to which she responded "You're being rude actually". I don't know how this business is still in operation given that the nature of business requires their employees to be in customer-facing roles a lot of the time.
Karin · 23 February 2019
Agent replied · 22 February 2024
Hi Karin, this old alert has popped up on our system which I checked and I believe we answered you via direct message back in 2018 but I wanted to publicly add a note in case there is any further issue. Kind regards, Emily Taylor, B&R info@benhams.com
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotExcellent service
Benham & Reeves has been doing an excellent service in managing our properties for almost a decade.They are very professional in their approach and till date we have been having a pleasant experience.Kudos to them.
GIRIS · 12 September 2024
Agent replied · 25 October 2024
Hi GIRIS, we are very appreciative of your custom and for sharing your kind feedback and five star rating here. Thank you for trusting us as your professional London Estate Agent. We value your trust in us.- Ruth, B&R
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotN & T Grossi, Benham& Reeves, Beaufort Park
25 Nov 23: just sold my flat in Beaufort Park. Live overseas. Nick & Thomas Grossi (and staff in office) did a superb job of getting it sold. Kept me in the loop, rapid response to queries, liaised with my solicitor and purchasers solicitor at all times. Faultless. Highly recommended
Ian · 25 November 2023
Agent replied · 21 February 2024
Hi Ian, we're pleased to hear you've found the property sales service from Nick and Tom "faultless". This is great to hear and makes us feel very satisfied knowing we are hitting our own high standards. We appreciate your custom.- Emily, B&R
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotIncompetent agency avoid at all costs
The worst agency I have ever dealt with.
Alice · 25 August 2025
Agent replied · 27 August 2025
Hi Alice, we are sorry to hear you've not had a good service experience and if you are a current tenant, we suggest you email the head of property management so this can investigated.
Please drop an email to complaints@benhams.com
- Emily, B&R
★★★★★ 5/5
Trustpilotproperty manager Kayleigh
My property manager Kayleigh at Beaufort park is very professional and extremely helpful. I had a few annoyances at my flat when first moving in - she handled everything swiftly and kept me in the loop at all times. Her communication skills are fantastic. Very happy to have her as my property manager.
Sammy · 22 August 2023
Agent replied · 21 February 2024
Hi Sammy, thanks very much for sharing a five star rating here for the property management service you have received from Kayleigh, we appreciate it.- Emily, B&R
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleAmazing company! Very reliable.
Abbas and Archie have been helping me out, with everything. (Even issues with utility bills)
Zulya · 13 April 2025
Agent replied · 23 October 2024
Hi Zulya, thank you for your kind encouragement and five star rating shared here. We're very pleased to hear you've had such a good experience renting a property with us. Thanks for your custom.
- Ruth, B&R
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotThis is the best agent in the area
This is the best agent in the area. We have been landlords here for 10 years. They really take care about getting you high quality tenants not just anyone to get it rented quickly. Invaluable quality.
Olga · 7 August 2024
Agent replied · 24 August 2024
Hi Olga, we are really pleased to hear that as a long-term landlord with Benham and Reeves, you continue to receive a great service from our lettings and management teams. We will work hard to ensure that we continue to attract the best quality tenants for you. Thank you for your custom.- Emily, B&R
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