Trusted Agent profile · London
★★★★★
787 reviews across 2 platforms
198 Lavender Hill, London, SW11 1JA
Bairstow Eves's office in London, at 198 Lavender Hill, is rated 3.2 out of 5 across 787 reviews on two platforms, including 192 Google reviews rated 4.6.
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5/5
TrustpilotFrinton on sea branch
Frinton on sea branch, Jodie went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that this House sale went ahead. With problem after problem mounting against the sale she was the glue that held the whole deal together. I'll be eternally grateful to her. What an asset to your company. A+ Mr T Drake
5/5
TrustpilotBairstow Eves Bow-
Karl was our estate agent and I can't explain how helpful and great he was. He stuck with us to find the right property, even though this took a while and eventually helped us find out dream first little flat together (my partner and I) which we have now very happily been in for nearly a year.
1/5
TrustpilotSly, money grabbers
My experience was a short one with Barstow (Sutton branch) when I simply asked to view a property. Confirmed I have my own AIP and without asking she goes on to try and sell me their services. I didn't agree to any financial consultation but they set one up anyway. I said I didn't need it and wasn't able to view the property without one. The fact they don't even ask and just set it up is so sly. Wouldn't recommend for anyone let alone a first time buyer.
1/5
TrustpilotIf I could leave zero I would
If I could leave zero I would! We recently moved into a rental properrenting threw these cowboys! We've had nothing but problems, first no gas safety checks were conducted, major leak happened from bathroom to the kitchen leaving us with no power, could we get hold of anyone? No! We are left with major damage to our belongings and currently looking for somewhere else to move to! I also feel fro the landlord are they aware that this property is managed by such con artists!
1/5
TrustpilotWe had a very disappointing experience with Walthamstow Bairstoweves
We had a very disappointing experience with Bairstow Eves in Walthamstow.
1/5
TrustpilotWorst estate agent in London
Would avoid them like a plague. Withheld deposit unlawfully, failing to meet all legislative expectations on returning funds in an appropriate manner. Poor communicators on the whole, but even worse over the phone if you are able to get hold of them. They utilise the art of deception and deceit in check out reports, selective emails chains and delay tactics. Avoid at all costs!
5/5
GoogleBen Davy and Petya Daneva were fantastic, efficient and quick at organising our new flat. Highly reccomend! 5*
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your recommendation and 5* review! Kind regards, Scott
5/5
GoogleExcellent service and extremely helpful staff. Luis Valois and Mehmet Muslu have helped me to rent out my flat and they found tenants within a week. They keep me updated with news about my property and are always available for any issue. Piara has also helped me by liasing with tenants about small issues, repairs and payments. Strongly recommend this agency to anyone thinking to let their property.
Thanks Michele. Best wishes, Mark
1/5
TrustpilotContract Should Be Illegal
I could write an essay on how bad this company is. Essentially once you sign the contract, you have 14 days under law to cancel, but after that period you have to give them their money. They were badgering me to get my flat on sale for a holiday period, and then they missed the holiday period with their sales event to get it online. Said it would have taken x3 weeks to take the photos and get it online. So I said give me back the keys, as I want to do some extra bits (new hob, lights, breakfast bar). Then I went to purple Bricks who had it online in 2 days, and told Bairstow Eves "I don't care if I have to pay you, I want nothing more to do with you". And complained. So their internal complaints service decided that it was my fault it wasn't online in time because I was holding it up by doing extra work. Even though I had the emails proving the opposite. So then I went to the Ombudsman just to waste more time, and asked them a simple question "When does the contract end?" To which they replied "We can't tell you because we're not legally trained". Then they sent me the code of conduct that the Ombudsman writes which is the legal framework that estate agents write their contracts against. And Bairstow Eves sent an illegible page in response, and said if I signed it I should understand it. So if they (all parties) can't answer a simple question like that, how are members of the public meant to have a full understanding of it? Especially when it mentions duration of the contract is in section 3 (of the estate agent's contract) - then you look for it and it goes: section 1,2,4,5,6,7,8.The bottom line is - they get your signature, and then they can go golfing or whatever else they get up to, and they're legally entitled under British law to their money once you sell with another agent, or find a buyer.* And everything else that's meant to represent consumer rights is a farce. *In terms of finding the buyer: they say they've always got people on the books even before it goes online. That even when another agent finds a buyer, it was them. That they might have told a spouse or sibling who informed your buyer. That if you find a buyer yourself and don't use another agent for two years, there's no way of proving it was you that found them, but the marketing period is indefinite. Even if the contract states the marketing period is for 5 months or so, it will still state it's indefinite at the same time, and they state that from the moment you've signed they've already got interested parties. Etc, etc.
1/5
TrustpilotBairstow eves lettings Romford
Bairstow eves lettings Romford - never do any business with them. They have been charging huge fees from landlords and never return call or email. We have also complained to Customer care team 4 weeks back and there has been no progress in our complaint. The have charged us for annual renewal fee that was not included in the contract and inspite of multiple calls and emails we havent been refunded (all proof emailed to the team multiple times). None of the staff members are professional and inspite of multiple emails and calls we get informed that their manager will call us and they dont know anything about the matter.
5/5
GoogleI’ve recently closed my dream apartment with the help of the amazing lettting agent “Obi”. From when I first enquired right till I received my keys for the property he was working non stop to help me get exactly what I was looking for! He …
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great 5* review. Kind regards, Lucy, Customer Relations.
5/5
TrustpilotStratford office - excellent service
Excellent service from the Stratford office, especially Katrina and Ian. The team are friendly, professional and communicative and they know the area well - I highly recommend them for anyone looking to buy, sell or let in E15.
5/5
GoogleRented a property in Battersea through Bairstow eves. Staff were super helpful especially Ben Davy who sorted everything out.
Thank you for your kind review and 5*'s! I will of course make sure your words are passed on to our local team. Kind regards, Scot
1/5
TrustpilotBairstow eves Bow branch etc
Bairstow eves Bow branch etc. Called me back but because I was unable to secure the rented property within 6 days Failed to email me the property information that I requested. Failed to reply to my Whatsapp messages for a whole 4 days and have refused to explain why the property /properties is still advertised on EVERY search engine. Failed to explain why its being let at a different price and have blocked me from whatsapp. Just had an incoming call but they hung up before I could even pick up the phone that is sitting right next to me. Absolutely disgusting behaviour from Alan Harvey at Bairstow eves. Zero customer service skills
5/5
GoogleI rented a property with Bairstow Eves Agency for a year, we had a few issues in the flat in the meantime and Petya, our agent, always was very helpful, reacted quickly and efficiently. I find her and the agency very reliable and professional.
It’s really lovely to read another 5* review. Many thanks, Lucy, Customer Relations.
1/5
TrustpilotThe agents are nice
The agents are nice, but unfortunately they are capable of lowering the property's price. Despite assurances that the price is final, you shouldn't trust them. I do not recommend.
1/5
TrustpilotNo care
They don’t care about the state of the properties they rent out . They just want to get paid , keep the owner of the house happy . No rights for tenants , even if you have 6 kids they will serve you a section 21 after living in rubbish conditions and asking for it to be sorted . Minus 5 stars
5/5
GoogleWe had a great experience with Obi. He made sure he knew all our requirements in order to best meet our needs, and then consistently recommended other properties to make sure I got the right one. Very professional and friendly and would definitely recommend this agency to anyone.PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Thank you for your superb 5* review and recommendation. Best wishes, Lucy, Customer Relations.
5/5
GoogleExcellent service, quick to react and professional, they helped me to find a great investment property and have managed the lettings side very well also. Thanks very much especially to Tony, Luis and Ryan. The flat is also managed by Piara who is also very professional, attentive and proactive. I feel my property is in safe hands.
Thank you Matthew for taking the time to leave us your 5* review! I will, of course, make sure your kind words are forwarded to our local Bairstow Eves team. Kind regards, Scott
1/5
TrustpilotLandlord is the final word and agency…
Landlord is the final word and agency doesn’t involve in dispute with land lord.
1/5
TrustpilotVery disappointed with the "service"…
Very disappointed with the "service" they gave to my elderly parents. They talked a good talk to get their sale but their service has been non existent. They pressured my parents into using their solicitors and I had to contact them to remind them that any instructions must come through me. They said they would mailshot properties for my parents to buy but no evidence of this. They had 3 offers during the first weekend of advertising the property and then immediately removed it from the website even though it was offers over. Absolutely no contact from the agents. Appalling service from start to finish. Very disappointed.
1/5
TrustpilotUnprofessional Service. Beware.
Called the North Finchley branch to arrange a valuation over a week ago. I explained that I lived miles away from the property and I explained that the property was a ground floor flat and agent told me it was a maisonette. He said all ground floors are maisonettes! However I booked a valuation appointment for today at 11. I waited until 11.30 and called the branch and was told that they had tried to call me in the week to cancel and left a voicemail, they did not and I dont have voicemail. They did not email the cancellation. I told them I had emails confirming and asked why they didn't call me today as I live so far away and he apologised and wanted to reschedule! Very unprofessional. Do not use, I won't be.
5/5
GoogleI was very pleased with the service that I received from obi, he went above and beyond for me and always kept me updated, a hard working man that is a great asset to your company. Thank you again obi
Thanks for the excellent 5* review! Best wishes, Lucy, Customer Relations.
4/5
TrustpilotExcellent
Just want to say a huge thank you to the staff at Bairstoweves Eves Barkingside, especially Kimberley who made it possible for us to secure our home during this uncertain time. If it weren’t for you, this wouldn’t have been possible. Thank you so much.
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