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Castles Estate Agency London reviews

★★★★★ Excellent

280 reviews across 2 platforms

44 Lower Clapton Road Hackney, London, E5 0RN

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Castles Estate Agency's office in London, at 44 Lower Clapton Road Hackney, is rated 4.9 out of 5 across 280 reviews on two platforms, including 276 Google reviews rated 4.9. It won Trusted Agent in The Trusted Agent 2026 awards.

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4.9 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Awards

The Trusted Agent 2026 results for Castles Estate Agency, ranked against 18,569 UK estate agent offices. Each award is assessed separately from the review sites.

Reviews

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5/5

Google

Max at Castles helped me and my husband buy our first home earlier this year. As first time buyers we needed a fair bit of guidance throughout the process! Max was absolutely brilliant for the duration. He was always on hand when we had any questions (however small or silly) and made the process easy and relatively stress free for us. We'll 100% be getting in touch with Max in the future, we can't recommend him enough.

Anna · 24 June 2020

5/5

Google

Incredible experience working with David Ola from Castles. He was responsive, fast, detail oriented and gave me the confidence I needed to make an offer. Would highly recommend working with the team at Castles.

Joshua · 13 April 2025

Agent replied · 13 April 2026

Hi Josh, I sincerely appreciate your kind words and the time you took to share your experience. It was an absolute pleasure assisting you throughout your property search, and I am delighted to hear that you found my approach responsive, fast, and detail-oriented. My goal is always to ensure that my applicants feel supported and confident in making such an important decision, so it is incredibly rewarding to know that I was able to provide that for you. Warm regards, David Ola Property Consultant-Hackney

5/5

Google

I have just sold my property with castles and I rarely leave reviews for any businesses but I have to say they were absolutely fantastic . I have sold many properties in the past and you here the usual spill from cocky estate agents but David and his team at Castles were honest from the valuation to the day of completion and managed some very difficult issues with the sale . The communication was second to none and both Max and Josh were very much up to speed with my requirements and had great knowledge of the area and my property when conducting viewings . David and the team thanks for all your help and for bottle of champagne …….. it was a lovely touch .

My · 25 June 2017

5/5

Google

Josh was extremely helpful during our property purchase, he acted as great bridge between myself and buyer and really helped when my solicitors had me pulling my hair out. I'd recommend Castles to anyone buying or selling in the area.

Barry · 4 March 2021

Agent replied

Barry, Congratulations on the move and well done for your perseverance in chasing your solicitor as i know it was extremely stressful. Josh is excellent at communicating and keeping all informed and often gets complemented on this. Good luck in the new home and if you need anything please let us know. Regards David Sipple Manager

5/5

Google

We can not speak highly enough of working with Castles, particularly working with Josh in finding our first flat. Josh's personable, honest attitude instantly put us at ease and we felt we had the time and support to make an informed decisions. Josh's provided us with clear guidance as we navigated our way through the process as first time buyers. No question too silly. He was communicative throughout, fueling us with the information and reassurance we needed. Testiment to Josh, we have subseqently recommended him and his services to friends and family, who are now using Castles to rent their property. The whole Castles gang were absolutely wonderful and made what is inevitably a stressful process, exciting and seamless. Highly recommend and look forward to working together in the future.PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Louise · 20 June 2022

Agent replied · 19 June 2024

Hi Louise, we are really happy with helping you find the apartment and im sure you will love it there. Thanks for your kind words and its lovely to hear as we build our business on recommendations. Regards David Sipple Manager

5/5

Google

We recently completed on our first property with Castles and Josh looked after us through the whole process. He's excellent, cut from a different cloth than most estate agents we had previously dealt with, and he's a lovely human all around. He was always available, always listened and gave sound advice, and was super proactive whenever the process threatened to grind to a halt. I doubt without him we would have been able to take advantage of the stamp duty holiday. Can't recommend enough.PositiveResponsiveness, Professionalism

Antonio · 20 June 2022

Agent replied · 19 June 2024

Hi Antonio, I oversee the processes and act as a trouble shooter but Josh dealt with this calmly and perfectly for both yourselves and the vendor to ensure you both achieved the best results. I'm sure you will love the apartment and we would like to wish you all the best. Regards David Sipple Manager

5/5

Google

Provided great advice and service in buying a new home.

Leo · 19 August 2026

5/5

Google

Recently bought my first property through Castles Hackney. Max and David were so helpful and supportive. Max was always happy to chase enquiries and always quick to respond putting any concerns or worries on your mind at rest. After having a bad experience with a different agency it was refreshing to find Max and David so organised and trustworthy; so important for me buying my first home. I would highly recommend their service.

Mary · 24 June 2020

5/5

Google

A huge thanks to the boys at Hackney... David Sipple and Josh Newton... especially Josh who handled the sale of my 3 flats in a most professional and efficient manner.. and was always there to smooth things through !! Well done..

Anthony · 29 July 2019

Agent replied

Anthony , It was a pleasure working with you also and if you or any of your developer friends need any assistance selling within the area please feel free to let me know and we would welcome the opportunity to assist . Regards David Sipple Manager

5/5

Google

Sandro, David and Jackson offered great service in selling a property. Good communication, lent in to resolve queries and very approachable. Thank you to the Castles Clapton team!

S · 13 April 2025

Agent replied · 25 December 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that we provided excellent service and made the process smooth for you. We strive to offer approachable and proactive support, and your feedback means … More

5/5

Google

Brilliant estate agents. Josh was absolutley amazing, helping us through a lengthy purchase, constantly reasurring us and not afraid to nudge people to get things moving. I would never want to go through purchasing another property with anyone else.

Harriet · 7 October 2019

Agent replied

Harriet, Well done for your patience throughout the sale and thank you for your kind words regarding Josh. I’m sure you will agree it was well worth the wait for the stunning views from balcony. You have bought a stunning apartment and I’m sure you will love. Good luck from all the team here and if you ever need any advice please do not hesitate to get in touch. Regards David Sipple Manager

5/5

Google

My sale just completed. Second time I've used this branch. David, Max and Josh are an amazing team. They don't set your expectations running wild like other agents will try. They're honest about pricing, give you proper feedback, and are always on hand at short notice. Don't bother wasting your time with agents who bamboozle you to get your business at inflated asking prices which will delay your sale. If you want to sell, listen to David. Highly recommended estate agency. Thanks chaps :)PositiveProfessionalism

Martin · 24 August 2021

Agent replied · 19 June 2024

Martin, it was pleasure. When selling property, all clients will ideally love to hear the highest price but we have to ensure we give you an honest appraisal which will then allow you to plan your move more effectively. I hope you are settling well into the new home and if you ever need any advice don't hesitate to drop me a line.

5/5

Google

I purchased my first home through Castles this year, the process was a long one due to issues with the seller but Josh and the team were excellent, keeping me informed and did everything they could to push the sale along. Whenever I decide to sell I will definitely be coming back to Josh. thank you!

Charlotte · 13 September 2022

5/5

Google

We recently bought our house through Castles (David & Max) and were really impressed with their service - honest, proactive, and great communicators. They were fantastic throughout the entire process. Unlike other agents, they weren't pushy or overbearing during our initial viewing and were really honest/knowledgeable about the property. They took a genuine interest in our situation and were fantastic at getting questions answered as quickly as possible, even whilst they were on holiday. They were very reassuring throughout and went the extra mile, even helping broker conversations with neighbours. Can't recommend Castles enough!PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism

Will · 20 June 2021

Agent replied · 19 June 2024

Will, it was lovely to work with you both and thank you for taking note of the way we work with our clients. Moving home can be extremely stressful and we will try to simplify to process by accommodating your needs. I'm sure you will love the house and feel free to let me know if you need any advice moving forward. regards David Sipple Manager

5/5

Google

I had a great experience with David @ Castles! Although I didn’t end up buying through them, their professionalism, responsiveness, and market knowledge were outstanding. …

Julia · 13 April 2025

Agent replied · 8 December 2024

Hi Julia, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave this … More

5/5

Google

David went above and beyond in acting for us on the sale of our flat. It wasn't a straightforward sale and we were abroad, and he provided a great service, even meeting Council officers at the flat for us and arranging a tradesperson to do some work that was required before completion. We bought the flat through Castles too, and would recommend them to others following our good experiences.

Sarah · 29 July 2019

5/5

Google

My sale just completed. Second time I've used this branch. David, Max and Josh are an amazing team. They don't set your expectations running wild like other agents will try. They're honest about pricing, give you proper feedback, and are always on hand at short notice. Don't bother wasting your time with agents who bamboozle you to get your business at inflated asking prices which will delay your sale. If you want to sell, listen to David. Highly recommended estate agency. Thanks chaps :)

Konkalot · 30 December 2020

Agent replied

Martin, it was pleasure. When selling property, all clients will ideally love to hear the highest price but we have to ensure we give you an honest appraisal which will then allow you to plan your move more effectively. I hope you are settling well into the new home and if you ever need any advice don't hesitate to drop me a line.

5/5

Google

My shoutout goes to David Ola - it is rare to find a real estate agent in a saturated field who would genuinely think of you and pre-empt your needs and requirements, as well as go out of their way to think of a good match for the property. Thanks for all your efforts!

Maja · 30 November 2023

Agent replied · 30 December 2023

Hello Maja Thank you for your review. David has always enjoyed working with you trying to find you a new home and he is appreciative of your comments. Team Crouch End

5/5

Google

As a first time buyer, Josh provided a professional service and good advice to move the process on. He made the process remarkably painless and after several months of no shows and been messed about by other estate agents , this was a revelation. Thank you Josh and Castles estate agents.PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism

Jason · 24 August 2022

5/5

Google

I just bought my first flat in Clapton and Josh Newton at Castles Estate Agents was a dream to work with. He and David helped me through the whole process and made it a great experience for me and the vendor. They are genuine and knowledgeable which is very rare when it comes to estate agents (I met a few bad ones in my property search!)

Alexandra · 29 July 2019

5/5

Google

Excellent service! Castles sold our flat within a week, for a very good price. David had great knowledge of the local market, and we were very impressed that all three of the guys in the office (David, Max and Josh) knew exactly what was going on with the sale, at all points. Josh also worked very hard at the end, to get it over the line in a situation with a large chain. Much appreciated! We would highly recommend Castles.

Tim · 12 March 2020

Agent replied

Tim, It was a pleasure working with you and Alison throughout and we appreciate your kind words. Congratulations on the move and we cannot wait to see what you do with the new home. Regards David Sipple Manager

5/5

Google

Castles Hackney are an excellent set of estate agents. They are honest, straightforward and wonderful to deal with. They are always willing to listen, answer questions and help. Max, David and Josh are all fantastic. Unlike so many estate agents, you feel like you can trust them and what they say. Throughout my dealings with Castles, I thought I was in very capable and professional hands. Thank you Castles Hackney for being a pleasure to deal with.

Mohamed · 16 November 2020

Agent replied

Mohammed, it was a pleasure to work with you and thank you for the recommendation recently. regards David Sipple Manager

5/5

Google

Our many thanks go to Sandro Pappalardo for his speedy efforts with our flat sale. It was long, frustrating, problem after problem, waiting for the “professionals” to get it right and finish. Sandro’s brilliant communication with us and chasing of other parties was a great help. Dave and Mo

David · 21 January 2024

Agent replied · 21 March 2024

Thank you David & Mo for taking the time posting your positive experience with our Hackney office. The team are grateful for your comments and thoroughly enjoyed assisting you. Wishing you all the best for the future. Sandro Pappalardo Branch Manager

5/5

Google

Kept in touch regularly, went the extra mile, (Assisted with clearing the flat) ensured a smooth process all the way along.

Stephen · 13 April 2025

Agent replied · 9 November 2024

Dear Stephen Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. I am thrilled to hear that you had such great experience and I truly … More

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