Barnard Marcus Lettings London reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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Absolutely TERRIBLE service (Richmond…

Absolutely TERRIBLE service (Richmond offices). First, we were given the wrong information about the release of our deposit. We were asked to first go to the landlord in order to get our deposit. The landlord was on holiday so we waited for when he got back. The landlord then advised us that the deposit wad with Barnard Marcus. When we again approached Barnard Marcus (depending on whom we approached) we were then told that Barnard Marcus was now waiting for the landlords sign off!!! Not only were we given the wrong infornation but no action was taken to request the landlord for the release until after we chased Barnard Marcus a few times via calls /emails...When I requested tone am with someone in the office to escalate the issue i was told that the agent that we wwre dealing with was the manager of the office!!!We still haven't received our deposit despite receiving a go ahead from the landlord!!!!Stay away from this unprofessional firm if you want a peaceful tenancy and your deposit back.

Dilpreet · 16 July 2018

★★★★★ 2/5

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Disappointing

Disappointing service. In my personal experience, I did not find the agency knowledgeable, I had to correct my name, and the amount agreed for a house purchase was wrong on the form, also not turning up for a viewing, and more. I don't blame the agency staff, something clearly needs to be fixed with the training. They are pleasant on the welcome and social side so I feel a bit sorry for them as I'm not sure where things are going wrong! I hope the managers can find a way to improve standards.

MP · 22 June 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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VENDORS - Spend that 0.5% extra

VENDORS - Spend that 0.5% extra to provide your buyers with a legal above board experience. We purchased a flat with Wintana at Barnard Marcus. They do not respect the law regarding conditional selling. We were forced to use in house solicitors to have our offer put forward. We were pushed to sign contracts when our property was not in the condition we offered. Very money-focused, no customer service whatsoever.

DOMINIC · 13 October 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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I signed a contract with them what a mistake !

I signed a contract with them in December, for 12 weeks, their staff over priced the property by £100,000.00 ! Local market knowledge !4 months later, i was told it was overpriced, as I tried repeatedly to get out of the 12 week contract which I believed to be over, I was told you then have to give a further 28 days notice !What a stitch up! avoid signing with them !Comment on agent feesThey got me to put the property on at £100,000 more than it was worth, with a fee based on this, then when the price was reduced wouldn't reduce their fee - its a scam to get more fee's !

Nick · 18 April 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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Unprofessional

We agreed to move the 1st of March, the state agent asked us to live the 28th if Feb. We were trying to understand why pushing us to do so. We have previously arranged with our removal company for the 1st March. The state agent took 3 days to send us the contract over, just Te afternoon before we were supposed to move in. And it was delayed for a day, we had to reschedule the removal company many amd oay fees and change the date for a day where it increased £10 extra per hour! It is really disappointing and we were so frustrated. Don’t trust them and get anything written by email.

Caro · 2 March 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

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Lee and Kelly were both very helpful in handling our sale and getting us over the line

Edward · 18 June 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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The agent i spoke too had already…

The agent i spoke too had already answered 90% of my questions before i even had the chance to think of them myself!From the very start to end i felt supported and confident leaving the responsability with them.Highly recommend for an efficient and thorough service!

Mark · 9 February 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Estate Agencies immorality

It is immoral, unethical Estate agency taking deposit from the tenants and keeping it in their system to improve their cash flow. Maybe they are on the edge of bankruptcy.I agreed to rent a flat for 1300/month. then the agent said the landlord wants 1325 I said ok. We signed agreement and I paid £500 deposit, it was immediately deducted from my account. next day the agent said the landlord wants £1350 I said no I want my money back, aweek later said ok the landlord might consider your offer! I said no I want my money back! since 20 oct till now which is 31 oct I have not recvd my money and still asking them everyday to pay me my money. What should we do with people lie that?

Henry · 31 October 2017

★★★★★ 5/5

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Scott and Lucy at the Sanderstead office provided a good service

Scott and Lucy at the Sanderstead office provided a good service when I was selling my flat. They were polite and helpful and responded to phone calls and emails and passed on communication from the buyer.They kept the sale alive during times when there were pauses from either buyer or seller.

Linda · 4 September 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Kelly and her team did a fantastic job selling our property and were extremely attentive throughout.

Max · 18 June 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Priscilla Mohanarajah was incredibly helpful when applying for my first mortgage. Would definitely recommend to others.

David · 18 June 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Ben and his team at the Surbiton branch…

Ben and his team at the Surbiton branch were very good and helped a difficult negotiation. Thank you

Edward · 3 March 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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We had a nice experience with the service provided. The agent had been professional, responsive and attentive before we moved it and after we moved out. Me and my girlfriend appreciate the help that was given to us during our stay. We would definitely choose the same agency and agent again next time.

Malvin · 18 June 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Georgina at Lavender Hill

My son bought a flat in Nine Elms, the process was handled by Georgina Saunderson from the Lavender Hill branch of Barnard MarcusThe structural survey identified a few issues that needed to be sorted outThe situation was complicated as the vendor has emigrated to Australia and the property unoccupiedHowever Georgina walked us through the process with sensible solutionsIt has been a pleasure to deal with her

Jane · 21 January 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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Good luck if you are a seller!

Wanted to see an auction flat. Emailed. No response. Chased - one response with few details. Emailed two more times, no response. Showed up on day of viewing and met with a disinterested and rude agent really looking to end the viewing. What a wonderful experience! Would never use them if I were selling. Good luck to you if you are!

DT · 5 September 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Very Pleasant Experience

I had a very pleasant experience dealing with the manager of Ealing Branch Manager, Anthony Woznia. With his help, I found my current home and I couldn't be happier living in it, for almost a year now!Their staff are knowledge, courteous, and in general very professional. And I would love to work with them again and again.

Shan · 31 January 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Scammers

Scammers, don't trust them, I've lost time and money when I was about to buy a flat. They recommended me their mortgage adviser Timea Bozhani which charged me 750 pounds upfront. Despite having an excellent score I didn't qualify for any mortgage. I will never again use this agency, and for sure I'm not paying anyone upfront.

VMS · 22 January 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Already bad experiences during the…

Already bad experiences during the tenancy so we looked to move out, inventory checkout was poorly coordinated - we were told someone would call us on the day of checkout, nobody did, so we rang them up and they gave us the external inventory agents and they said they had no record of a appointment for our property. We are now 3 weeks post-leaving the property, and still no sight of the deposit.

Andy · 18 May 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thank you Priscilla Mohanarajah for…

Thank you Priscilla Mohanarajah for your excellent help with my mortgage. Very astute and always quick to reply. Thanks again!

Jana · 28 July 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Kelly was great at Barnard Marcus! She really listened to my needs and wants and was an integral part of me finding the perfect apartment in London.

Shadine · 19 June 2019

★★★★★ 1/5

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Unprofessional and Misleading

I believe we were lied to and manipulated by Barnard Marcus in selling our property. They work for themselves, not you (even though you are paying them a commission). Our sale was riddled with issues and we were advised (repeatedly) of circumstances that were untrue. Please save yourself the headache and stress - find and use an alternative Real Estate firm.

Andrew · 23 July 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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Barnard Marcus Sutton

Having trouble with a simple check out report on my property at the sutton branch. Despite being told the inventory checklist was due to be completed last week I have had no further updates. All I want is regular updates but obviously too much to ask for. Will never rent a property through this agency again or buy and sell my property as I also has a horrible experience with that process.

Faisal · 14 July 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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They ghost you

Believe it or not, I have never managed to do viewing with them because each time they booked me, no agents showed up. I had this experience years ago with the branch in Muswell Hill, and it happened again last week in Thornton Heath. I called them, emailed them...not a response, despite my emails, despite my voice messages. I will just disregard every property I come across if managed byt them.

Anna · 12 October 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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Avoid at all costs.

Avoid at all costs.The important thing for them is the sale, not that they are selling a property with added incentives and then no incentives exist, they go up in smoke.

HB · 28 August 2024