Barnard Marcus Lettings London reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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Terrible service

Terrible service. Booked a viewing and was left waiting for 45 mins at reception. After many phonecalls to lettings- which rang out, I called sales who got in touch with Nick from Wellington who was the person I booked wifh. Then was told they forgot the viewing. The concierge showed us around the flat (reluctantly after much persuasion) and it had been left in a terrible state. Poo in the toilet, thick grease all over oven. It was also not even the same flat as in the photographs so our time was totally wasted.

Thea · 30 January 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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very bad and unethical estate agent

If I can get a zero start, I will raise them. What I can say that is a very bad and unethical estate agent. As a customer to buy an auction, they advertised the property on behalf of their client 365 Asset Management was freehold but it turned out it is a very long leasehold. I still got a paper what they advitersed on their website. As a result, I have to pay rent and service charges and many problems surrounding this lease, causing me exceptional circumstances.I complaint to the Property Ombudsman and at least my matter and concerns have heard. Stay away this agent at all costs and do not go to their auction because they are a real cheating agent.

Thoi · 28 January 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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SOUTH CROYDON BRANCH - ELLIOT PURCELL

We sold our house in Dec 2020 finally and are very very happy in our new house.Our house was under off 5 times so it was a long exhausting process due to the changing situation for potential buyers with furlough etc but Elliot Purcell was awesome, very committed to helping us and getting the job done, even negotiated for us and guided us on the house we bought. He guided us through a number of tricky situations, was always thinking of plan B and cut through the Bull S___ so we always had very frank but respectful discussions which is the way this process needs to be. If you are assigned Elliot Purcell you will be good hands - just listen to what he has to say, he knows what he is doing!

Claire · 16 January 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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No idea whatsoever

I used the letting service in Clapham for seven years. I bitterly regret not changing in the first year. 1) The property management section was useless. There was no relationship with plumbers/electricians/other contractors. Only one quote was ever given unless I objected. If the same job had to be redone a few months later the same contractor would be used with no question of querying the quality of the first job. The property manager changed regularly - I communicated with 11 in the course of 7 years. Three months after they took over the flat they recommended replacing a 'broken' blind (it had got stuck) and changing two of the mattresses. The woman I spoke to had no idea that the flat was a new build with new furniture and fittings or even what condition it was in. 'Replace it' was always the answer. We had several leaks in the flat but no one ever telephoned or texted - an email would be sent with the message, 'How would you like us to proceed?' Urgency was an alien concept.When we finally took over the flat it was a mess, with several outstanding jobs to be done including the repair of the balcony doors, which had been an issue for over two years. It was sorted in two weeks. If there was a problem over a bank holiday weekend or Christmas there was never anyone to deal with it. Finally, the agency was unable to do an effective handover of the utilities when the tenants moved out. There were no meter readings and it took repeated emails to find out the names of the suppliers. They were uninterested in ensuring I got all four sets of keys back from the tenants. I gave up chasing them and changed the locks.2) The actual letting service was efficient in that we rarely had more than a few days between tenants but the information was dire. We were never advised what costs would be incurred. We had to fight for a rebate where we had been charged wrongly. Letting conversations hinged round how quickly they could do a deal which often meant they advised a reduction in rent which we didn't always agree with. We ended up securing less rent than other landlords in the same block who also had no problem with voids. One woman in the lettings office said she recommended a low rent because then the flat would be let before Christmas which was good for us and she would get a bonus.I've let a house and a flat with other companies and these are the worst agents I have ever encountered.

Lynda · 5 November 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Tamesha - Barnard Marcus Ealing

Barnard Marcus Ealing helped me to find my new flat. With the help of Tamesha Bryan who's been extremely professional and kind, she was extremely transparent during the whole process and managed my expectations really well and even exceeded them.On moving day she also gave me a welcome pack orgnaised by Barnard Marcus.Massive thank you to Tamesha and her team! I would recommend Barnard Marcus

Nasra · 30 January 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Useless agent

I registered my interest in buying a property with this estate agent in Feltham and never heard from them again. No follow‑up call, no email, nothing. It’s disappointing,

A · 29 May 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Evan Dyer went above and beyond what I could reasonably expected

I cannot praise Evan Dyer, and the team at the Feltham Office, highly enough. As executor of my cousin's estate I contracted Barnard Marcus to handle the sale of his house. The property was on the market within days, there was a large number of viewings and several realistic offers were made very quickly.

Patricia · 22 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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I had the pleasure of working with Serge to help my brother and I find a flat. I cannot stress enough how fantastic Serge is. He is diligent, easy to work with, will intuitively know what you are looking for, and is always there a second after you've made a request. We found our flat quickly thanks to him, and he made the process of securing it completely painless. Given that my brother and I both have busy jobs, if it wasn't for Serge, it would have made the experience a headache, as opposed to what was a breeze. The rest of Barnard Marcus Putney I interacted with to a lesser degree, but the few experiences I had it is clear they have same work ethic as Serge. Easy to work with, diligent and hard working, and they are there immediately when you have made a request. Thanks again Serge!PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Rayhan · 27 August 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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Barnard Marcus - Streatham / Mitcham

Dodgy, Dodgy, Dodgy. Do not even think about Barnard Marcus, let alone Streatham / Mitcham branch. Awful, Awful, Awful experience dealing with Dodgy Manager, Dodgy team, Dodgy company. If you want Dodgy Dave and his team of merry-men to waste your time, then this is the right place for you. Cannot stress how bad this company is. 70% bad reviews cannot be wrong. I wish I had seen these reviews before stepping into their office.

Justice · 10 September 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Worst renting experience

I had the worst renting experience in London with this agency. They asked us to move out of the property without providing the required two months’ notice. When we requested the notice, the branch manager Andreja refused. He also showed up at the property in an unfriendly and unprofessional manner. The property management team is also lack of communication.

Consumer · 20 August 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Barnard Marcus Putney markets my buy-to-let properties. The staff are excellent. Not only do they always find me tenants in time, they also took away many administrative hassle from me as they helped to arrange for check-out, cleaning, gas safety check, inventory and check-in, etc. The staff are friendly, helpful and efficient. Well done for finding me new tenants a couple weeks ago!

Eric · 18 March 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Disappointing Experience with Wallington Branch

I recently had the unfortunate experience of dealing with Barnard Marcus, specifically their Wallington branch, and feel compelled to express my dissatisfaction with the level of service provided.The most concerning aspect of this experience involved Mark, the lettings manager. My daughter provided all the necessary details about her circumstances, including her strong financial position (offering to pay 6+ months’ rent upfront), the backing of a qualifying guarantor, and a reliable family background. We also outlined her long-term housing plans, emphasising her preference for renting over securing a mortgage due to her personal ethos. This demonstrated her commitment to stability and her suitability as a reliable tenant.Despite these facts, Mark failed to effectively present her profile as a credible, financially solid, and reliable tenant to the landlord. This oversight was both unreasonable and deeply disappointing, as it is a fundamental role of an agent to advocate for strong tenant applications and facilitate a thorough discussion with the landlord.Landlords rely on agencies to guide them in selecting tenants for their properties, trusting that they will receive professional and informed advice. The failure to deliver such a basic service raises the question of why landlords would engage an agency if their role in representing tenants is so poorly executed. If agents cannot provide this level of support and insight, landlords may as well handle tenant selection themselves without paying for agency representation.This experience has revealed a concerning lack of professionalism and competence in handling what should have been a straightforward process. It is disappointing to see such a lapse in service from an established agency like Barnard Marcus, whose reputation should be built on trust, expertise, and delivering value to both landlords and tenants.I hope this feedback encourages the branch to reassess their approach to tenant applications and landlord communication to ensure such situations are avoided in the future. Based on my experience, I would be hesitant to recommend Barnard Marcus to others.

Aaminah · 28 November 2024

★★★★★ 4/5

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Barnard Marcus, Mitcham

I have just sold a house in Pollards Hill, Mitcham, and thanks to Barnard Marcus I got more or less the price that I wanted and a relatively straightforward sale.I can't thank Ali and his team enough... They proved themselves very proactive, stepping in to negotiate sales terms at crucial stages and ensuring that every step of the process was efficient.The house received offers almost straightaway and the eventual buyer was found within 6 weeks as we were adamant that the sale price should be the asking price.

Matilda · 30 January 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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Worst All round Service Ever Experience

We began the process of purchasing our first property in Aug. 2019. We were hesitant because of the unprofessional Barnard Marcus Estate Agent but prepared to look past this. Then the brand new property had a flood. The BM Estate Agent ensured that the necessary fixes will be made. We wanted to utilise the Help2Buy Scheme before it expired so we payed the £500 refundable reservation fee and the £650 to begin the Barnard Marcus buying process fee. A month later the leak wasn't sorted and we wanted to back out of this process as the Service provided by Barnard Marcus Epsom Branch was further declining! None of the surrounding properties were sold and the Estate Agent, was not responding to emails/calls. Then the Barnard Marcus Mortgage Broker resigned without notifying us and all of our records no longer existed! We contacted the CLC Lawyers, recommended by Barnard Marcus, who told us they couldn't assist us as are not purchasing the building. It is almost Feb 2020 and nothing is resolved, we haven't received our money back or even a returned phone call/email, we have been into the branch numerous times with no resolution. We feel robbed & scammed.

Robyn · 28 January 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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Don't trust anyone from Barnard Marcus

Don't trust anyone from Barnard Marcus. What they say to you will be very different to the reality. They blamed the tenant (to the landlord concerned) for not giving access to the property for sales viewings; when the reality was their inability to find prospective buyers. They would ring the tenant again and again asking to view the property in 2 hours knowing that was usually unacceptable to most people. And when the tenant said come tomorrow and not in 2 hours, Barnard Marcus said no as there weren't any prospective buyers at all. Do not trust Barnard Marcus.

Fiona · 16 November 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Chloe and Barnard Marcus

Chloe was incredibly responsive to texts and emails, staying in touch and tending to details throughout my rental process. She made what can be a difficult process much easier. Would highly recommend her services.

Angela · 17 October 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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holding deposit taken before offer submission, property stayed advertised, deposit retained

The agent told us we had to pay a holding deposit before they would even submit our offer. We paid to proceed, yet the property was never taken off the market and continued to be advertised on Rightmove/Zoopla throughout (dated screenshots available).

Aquila · 17 January 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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For any first time buyer, I would highly recommend Ilona Kieruzel for mortgage services.

Umesh · 18 March 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Absolutely Awful individuals

Absolutely Awful individuals. No communication re protocol re moving out no checkout/leaving report received. Nearly a month has passed and no word re the reimbursement of my deposit. Head office are absolutely useless Poppy A in Head Office is useless no response to emails. I’ve had to raise a complaint via the Tenancy Deposit Scheme to get my deposit back.

Hannah · 29 March 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Absolutely Unprofessional

Absolutely Unprofessional! Would never recommend.We pulled out of a property due to it having mould, they offered to get some of it taken care of but not all. The property was not in good condition. Fire place broken, lights and curtains broken. No handover to inform us of any of this. Gave us keys before do an inventory check. We gave the keys right back after seeing the mould. Had already paid 5 weeks deposit and 1 months rent in full. Its been nearly 4 weeks without a refund. They have not responded to emails and never contact us, we have to call the office every time. Contacted TDS and was informed to get legal advise. The sad part is most of this could have been processed or received better by means of communication.The Agent was Nana AkotoI woulds advise not to use him or the branch in Elephant & Castle area

Tyla · 26 September 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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Serge was a huge help getting us into our property. He was super professional and always available for our many questions. The property was in amazing condition and the team at Banard Marcus were always knowledgeable and quick to resolve any issues (although there rarely were any). I would highly recommend Barnard Marcus. After working with two very unhelpful agencies in a short space of time, it was an absolute pleasure to work with Serge and the team.

Chelsie · 17 June 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent service from Karim and the team, who managed to swiftly assist with my sale.

Tristan · 17 February 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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i’ve approached Bernard Marcus via the website when looking for a new flat. Simmi was fantastic, always punctual with her responses and super helpful. I felt that I was heard and helped in the best possible ways. Nothing less but only praises I can say about Rachel too. They both are real assets to the team. The fact that my needs were always put first made me feel a really valuable customer. Great experience! Thank you, ladies, for being awesome! :)

Eve · 18 June 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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I sold my property in Feltham

I sold my property in Feltham. The guys were fantastic. Constantly kept me updated. Evan dyer went above and beyond for me. I can not praise these people enough. Anyone wanting to sell. Please go with Bernard Marcus.

Janet · 25 July 2024