Barkers Leicester reviews

★★★★★ 4/5

Google

The purchase of my property was not straightforward and Jessica was a real help throughout. She always acted promptly to answer queries and was very active in moving the purchase forward.

Sally · 25 August 2017

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Very experienced and knowledgeable team. I have used Barkers Queens Rd for buying, selling and also mgmt lettings for properties within the Knighton area. They have a very proffesional approach and give a personal service. As a Landlord who is not living in Leicester it is important for me to have a team I can trust, rely on and one that takes iniative and ownership - Annette, Jack and the full team have not dissapointed and always exceed expectations.

Rickin · 25 August 2017

★★★★★ 1/5

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I wouldn't even give them the one star rating! They treat people like black bags disposable! There an absolute joke! I cannot wait to finish my contract with this company so I can get out of the dump they promted for me to live in! They all need retraining in how to do the job properly! It's all about the money not the customers! I can't express enough how I urge people not to rent from these people disgrace!

Deni · 25 August 2017

★★★★★ 5/5

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Received excellent service from Barkers throughout our house sale. Received an asking price offer with a few days and completed within 5 weeks. Thank you to the team at Barkers for their personalised service and professional customer service throughout. Highly recommended.

Fran · 24 August 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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they have forced us to go with dodgy electricity supplier spark energy, when we moved in we where 300 pounds in credit with scottish nuclear. tried to switch but couldnt wich let to more debt we are now 1200 pounds in debt with our supplier even though we have paid 250 pounds a month for a year. actually its ruined our lives the pressure from the financial debt from this is unbearable, my partner is actually suicidal over it. horrible do not rent from this company

Peter · 26 August 2014

★★★★★ 1/5

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I strongly STRONGLY advise AGAINST renting a property with Barkers. We have rented our house through Barkers for 5 years, because we loved the house itself so much, but have finally had to move. Barkers have no interest in helping their tenants, or fixing anything that may be wrong with the house if it might cause the landlord any inconvenience. We spent at least 3 years asking for someone to come and look at our heating (since the boiler made a very loud obnoxious noise), rising damp in the kitchen, holes in the bottom of our oven, a front door that does not fit, or lock properly. After years of being either ignored or put off with empty promises by the staff (who would only respond when we walked in and asked them face to face) we are finally leaving and it can't come too soon. What a shame. Do yourself a favour and stay away!

Alexandra · 26 August 2014

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Everyone’s experience is different but for me, I found barkers easy to use, quick to communicate and very fair. Fiona dealt with my house sale and I felt she did the best she possibly could under difficult circumstances.

Louise · 24 August 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

Google

rude and unhelpfull staff

H · 26 April 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Thanks to everyone at Barkers especially Victoria who was superb

Parmjit · 24 August 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Georgie Beech has been patient and professional throughout the sale of our house . Regular updates help and advice to make the process less stressful .

Carolyn · 25 August 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

Trustpilot

The company will do anything to help…

The company will do anything to help take your money but once taken they have no duty of care and will allow landlords to take all of your money and provide no help. This year I’ve had a lack of running water during 35 degree weather and building works throughout the night, a landlord who has threatened me constantly and Nicholas Humphrey do nothing as they don’t manage anything after first signing.

Andrew · 15 August 2019

★★★★★ 1/5

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bad student estate agent

Communication is horrible, tried emailing and phoning them about lease issues, they didnt respond or acknowledge them. As a student this company isnt good to deal with and rent from

Claudia · 18 July 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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After staying in a property rented to…

After staying in a property rented to me and my family in 12 months.we did everything to make the house how we left it but Humphrey found a way to steal our £250 from our security deposit saying for cleaning mean while immediately we left new tenants moved in the next day.be careful with them

Michael · 29 October 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Best landlord I’ve ever had studied at…

Best landlord I’ve ever had studied at manchester and they took the best care of me

Gaius · 5 February 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Fantastic experience with Barkers selling our house in Knighton - all the team were professional, were on hand to lend advice when necessary, and kept us up to date regularly. A true five star experience!

Samuel · 24 August 2020

★★★★★ 4/5

Google

I have sold my house through Barkers and the whole process has gone smoothly which I am very pleased about. Victoria and other staff have kept me informed of progress at all of the key stages. Thanks.

Trevor · 25 August 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

I have just sold through Barkers and I couldn’t of asked for more, despite what some reviews on here have suggested, My calls were always returned promptly and very professionally. I would certainly use Barkers again.

Chris · 14 January 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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If only I could give no stars

If only I could give no stars. As a tenent renting though this company, our experience was terrible. Checks not completed, no tenenecy support at all. Did everything they could to make sure we lost our deposit. HUGE and unaffordable rental increase. Paperwork not correct. Then to top it off, totally ignored my official complaint!

Becky · 17 July 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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I honestly have no words

I honestly have no words. I cannot put into words how dirty, shameful, dishonest and awful this company is. Do not under any circumstances sign up with them. It will only cost you time, emotional stress and a lot of money. They should not even be legally approved to continue their services.

Julie · 5 November 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Recently used Barkers for my house sale and was very impressed. The service given was excellent and very professional. Would throughly recommend them and will use them again when selling in the area.

Gary · 24 August 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Rebecca was fantastic all the way through our purchase. Kept us up to date as all times & very professional. Thank you.

Luke · 25 August 2017

★★★★★ 1/5

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Students don't expect to get your…

Students don't expect to get your deposit back anytime soon. 3 months and counting so far. Lots of excuses with its TDS, not us. Our contract is with you, you get a management fee, spend it on serving your customers.

Graham · 3 October 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Broke the contract and took away the house without telling us

Me and my flatmates put a deposit down for a second year house and after getting into contact with them after not hearing from them, they turned around and told us we don’t have the house anymore! Completely broke the contract and let us down in the middle of the term so a warning to anyone thinking of going through these people.

Charlotte · 12 January 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

Google

I've only ever had bad experiences with Barkers... booking in viewing with properties that have already sold, never returning calls, general poor communication... I rarely leave feedback but I feel the service is so poor I would hate anyone else to have to receive it. I sold my house with Knightsbridge and was happy with their service, I just wish the houses I wanted to buy were on with them!!!

Mr · 26 August 2015