Acorn New Homes London reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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Worst ever property management service…

Worst ever property management service and horrible staff. Agency is so favourable to landlords and are not at all considerate to tenants. We had massive water leak and half of false ceiling fell down mid nite in living room due to rain and some builder left work half done repaired upstairs. No emergency number worked nor the landlord responded and water was dripping from electrical lamps. I and my pregnant wife were left with no help and hazardous to stay at home. This happened on Saturday and I had to leave email to agency and couldn’t do much. Got call from agency on Monday with simple inconvenience apology. Eventually the fix took 20 to get back to original and when we asked for compensation, team lead of acorn was so rude to me saying it’s all owner side and she can’t do much and house was in habitable state where actually we had just one room and difficult for my pregnant wife to move around. It’s so evident that owner pays this agency money so they can go to any level to support them though they are wrong. At the end they wrote email again favouring owner saying they have gone above and beyond to help and are willing to reduce £100 in the rent for one month (of £1275) which is so cheap. Also email they write is so rude and unmannered favouring the owner.

Vinayak · 12 January 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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I have the best experience with acorn

I have the best experience with acorn - the lettings negotiator Stephanie Carson is amazing she has been very professional she has given the correct information she is always available and very bubbly , she had time to listen to me . really lovely I thought she was a manager the way she conducted herself .

Donna · 9 June 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Giving estate agents a bad name

We bought a house from Acorn in Peckham. The process was made infinitely less pleasant due to the actions of the Acorn team, and at various points the sale almost fell through as they destroyed any sense of mutual trust. Luckily we actually met the vendor half way through the process, and she herself made us feel much more comfortable about proceeding.Dealing with George, the Peckham branch manager, was particularly painful, as he was invariably rude and put undue pressure on the process with transparent sales tactics. I'm hugely relieved to have completed the process and not have to deal with him ever again.James was our point of contact more generally, and was better, but lied to us at least twice (just the times we caught him), which did nothing to improve our dim view of Acorn as an agency. It's no wonder that estate agents have a bad reputation.

Ed · 5 November 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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Incessant and stress-inducing agents

Today I received yet another unsolicited call from Acorn (today it was Ryan), despite numerous agents telling me they will remove my details from their database and despite me telling them that I DO NOT want anything to do with them - in particular, since they sent a letter to my dead father! When I originally met with Acorn - which I regret immensely! - I told them about his death, but it seems that selling properties is more important than leaving people to grieve! Edit: Regarding Acorn’s reply stating I did not contact them in July, I did include customer service in my email to Brendan Kennedy last year informing him that I did not want to be contacted again by Acorn and you obviously did nothing! I will email you again in the remote hope that Acorn will leave me alone once and for all!

Jill · 17 October 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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I would strongly advise landlords to avoid Acorn

I would strongly advise landlords to think twice before using Acorn to manage their property. During a two-year tenancy, Acorn failed to carry out any inspections, leaving my property completely unmonitored. As a result, there is now serious damage and strong evidence of unauthorised subletting, which they failed to investigate properly. When I raised this issue, their response was that “no formal investigation could be carried out due to lack of evidence.” That lack of evidence exists only because they didn’t do their job. Regular inspections are a basic duty of a managing agent, and Acorn completely neglected this responsibility. They claimed they “attempted to arrange inspections a few times” but took no further action when the tenant refused access, no escalation, no written warnings, no notice served, and no communication to me as the landlord. This level of inaction falls far below professional standards and represents clear mismanagement and a breach of duty of care. To make matters worse, they offered just £250 compensation, which is insulting given the financial loss and distress caused. I’ve now had to escalate the matter to their directors and the Property Ombudsman for investigation. If you’re a landlord looking for a reliable, proactive agent, avoid Acorn. Their lack of accountability and professionalism has been extremely disappointing.

Penny · 27 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Seamless experience - thanks George!

From the initial call to completion George Liney at Acorn Dulwich was a fantastic estate agent. Communicative, fast, thorough and super helpful every step of the way. We were first time buyers so had lots of questions so we are appreciative of the time George took to help us in the process. Thank you!

Hayley · 25 May 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Seamless experience - thanks George!

From the initial call to completion George Liney at Acorn Dulwich was a fantastic estate agent. Communicative, fast, thorough and super helpful every step of the way. We were first time buyers so had lots of questions so we are appreciative of the time George took to help us in the process. Thank you!

Hayley · 25 May 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Over and above

Had a particularly difficult sale due to cladding/ews1 issues but Jake and Layton at Acorn went over and above to ensure I got a sale that completed. Both kept me up to date, kept chasing the buyer's solicitor and got my transaction completed. I couldn't have asked for more from them.

Rory · 14 August 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Katlyn is very supportive

Katlyn is very supportive. She gave me regular updates and always followed up on any issues. She remained very positive and was determined for the sale to go through. Amelia, who is a colleague of Katlyn was also very helpful. I really do hope that their hard work is recognised by others. They are amazing.

Ursula · 4 April 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great service from acorn as tenants

I would like to shout out Mer in the property management team for helping us with our property issues promptly and doing so with care and understanding. We have been having some water issues related to something outside of the landlords control and Mer is really pushing to help us. Absolute 5* service from these guys since day 1.

Tyler · 8 November 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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WOW thank you!

WOW! Daniel at Acorn Grove Park, thank you is not enough. Daniel Milligan was so knowledgeable, helpful and kept us calm and informed throughout the selling process. We lost our original buyer and in a matter of days we were back under offer with another after he secured new viewings. Any problems in our chain were dealt with quickly, help given and advice. Couldn't ask for more!

Nikki · 27 September 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Perfect choice

We made the perfect choice in using Acorn to sell our house. From the initial visit to our leaving day they have been great. Amelia kept us up to date throughout the sale and we had no problem getting someone to talk to if needed. A smooth, quick, organised, stress free sale what more do you need?

Suzanne · 22 December 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Exceptional Service from Amelia Giles at Acorn Northumberland Heath Estate Agent!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Amelia Giles from Acorn Northumberland Heath Estate Agent, and I couldn't be happier with the service she provided. Amelia went above and beyond to help me close the deal on my new home in just four months. Throughout the entire process, Amelia demonstrated exceptional professionalism, patience, and accommodation. She was always available to address my questions and concerns, making sure I felt supported and informed every step of the way. Her knowledge of the market and the local area was invaluable, and it was evident that she truly cared about finding the perfect fit for me. Amelia's dedication and commitment to her clients sets her apart in the industry. Her attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile made this experience not only seamless, but also enjoyable. I have no hesitation in recommending Amelia Giles and Acorn Northumberland Heath Estate Agent to anyone in need of top-notch real estate services. Thank you, Amelia, for making this journey a positive and successful one. You are a true asset to the team!

Neelkanth · 14 September 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Tanya made my experience great

Tanya made my experience great, she’s the most communicative member of staff at Acorn that I’ve dealt with and quite clearly is a very fair property manager, not just siding with the landlord all the time. She’s polite and friendly and has made my experience of dealing with acorn a more positive one despite property issues. Thanks!!

Gemma · 17 December 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Nice guys

We had an excellent experience with Adam at Acorn Sydenham. He was super responsive, approachable, and helpful at all times. As first time buyers we really appreciated his guidance as well as his persistence to get the sale over the line in time for us. Thanks Adam, If we ever decide sell, we’ll be in touch.

David · 6 January 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent service!

We worked with Kevin Ashton, Crofton Park office, to buy our forever-house. He was excellent, responsive and very knowledgeable from the start of the process to the finish. We cannot thank him enough for all his help and I would recommend working with him!

Maria · 4 May 2025

★★★★★ 4/5

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All I want is a copy of their terms.…

All I want is a copy of their terms and conditions for letting my property. What are their fees etc. I have been trying for a couple of days to get a response but all they want to do is value the property and go to see it. Just send me your terms and conditions. I can't believe it. A few days later they responded to me with a link to their site and the fee chart. So I'll upgrade my rating. However simply googling Acorn doesn't get you to their site.

Peter · 19 July 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Would recommend Acorn Estate Agent

Would recommend Acorn Estate Agent, my property was sold within a week of being on the market, Dammy was ace, he provided me with relevant information, and kept me updated throughout the process. I have received excellent service from Acorn, I love the fact that all the staff are willing to help with queries. Would use your services again, unfortunately won’t be moving anytime soon, found my dream home. Thank you guys....

Tj · 4 December 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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Glad I changed my estate agent to acorn

I had to change my estate agent as the previous one was not great at communication for the sale of a property. Jake the team at Acorn, took over and seemed more proactive and kept you up to date even if there was no good news to share which is key. My main point of contact was Dammy who was friendly and would keep you updated. When the transaction was close to completion they saw this through to the end which was much appreciated.

Mr · 1 September 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Melissa was kind and caring

Melissa was kind and caring, was professional, and efficient. I will remember her kindness towards me, Grace was very kind, and the team as a whole showed care, and made me feel welcome. Thank you Melissa xx jus xx

Jus · 17 February 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Absolutely amazing customer service and…

Absolutely amazing customer service and support from Amelia Giles throughout the sale of my property. Amelia is an exemplary member of staff and highly recommend to other potential property sellers. Amelia kept me updated regularly and worked so hard chasing 3rd parties on my behalf.

Connor · 15 September 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thoroughly helpful service the whole…

Thoroughly helpful service the whole time, with up to date contact throughout which helped ease our nerves and answer the many questions we had as first time buyers. Mark has been fantastic from the beginning, even when we were unsure what we wanted from a property. Highly Recommend!

Rebecca · 13 May 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Fantastic estate agent

Acorn have been absolutely amazing with the sale of our flat. They’re very professional, work really hard to find the right buyers and go above and beyond to ensure exchange and completion progress at pace. We cannot thank Oliver enough for all his hard work and we highly recommend using Acorn for a purchase or sale.

Mathilde · 19 June 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Friendly professionalism

As a property professional with over 20 years experience, I have been struggling recently when trying to purchase a new flat in London due to a lack of professionalism in a challenging residential market. Not so with Acorn and specifically, Christian Fellows, who has demonstrated great knowledge of the market in general and the property he is marketing on behalf of his client. Life would be so much easier if more estate agents acted with this level of friendly professionalism.

CHARLOTTE · 29 April 2024