5/5
TrustpilotParsons Green Team
The team were excellent in helping me recently find and move into a property with short deadlines. Nicole was especially helpful in ensuring everything moved quickly and seamlessly. Would highly recommend.
Trusted Agent profile · London
John D Wood and Co Lettings London reviews
★★★★★
343 reviews across 2 platforms
59 Cadogan Street, London, SW3 2QJ
John D Wood and Co Lettings's office in London, at 59 Cadogan Street, is rated 3.7 out of 5 across 343 reviews on two platforms, including 133 Google reviews rated 4.4.
Reviews
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Trustpilot5/5
TrustpilotExcellent Experience
John D Wood & Co. recently helped me to sell my property and I found them extremely professional and very helpful. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble and when a storm took down a tree and demolished the hedge, they immediately got a chap along to sort it out.Their communication regarding feedback from potential buyers was superb. I never had to chase them for information and I would recommend them to anyone wishing to sell a property.
5/5
TrustpilotThe JDW Chelsea Green sales team worked…
The JDW Chelsea Green sales team worked tirelessly to sell my property in 2020, despite the lockdowns and the pandemic. In particular, I want to thank Robert, Jamie, Sema and Will for their enthusiasm and persistence. Well done!
1/5
GoogleAll good but Samantha Rogers, who is very unprofessional and rude. Be careful with her that she has your keys and she would assess your properties without your permission, in other words, she would trespass your properties.
Agent replied · 20 June 2024
Hello, I am sorry if you were not happy in your experience with us. If you wish to share any further comments about your experience, please do email me at review@countrywide.co.uk Kind regards, Lucy, Customer Relations.
5/5
TrustpilotI have had consistent help and good…
I have had consistent help and good advice from all those at the Wandsworth office. Shoeni is standout in her knowledge and attitude. Communication has been excellent over the many years I have used them as my letting agent.
1/5
TrustpilotWaste of time
Waste of time. Never responded to my email enquiries or my telephone enquiries. Would not waste my time.
1/5
TrustpilotDishonourable
After we had our offer accepted Sally Behan in Weybridge called to tell us we had been gazumped. We increased our offer above asking price but were told they wouldn’t sell to us. Turns out when the seller found out our name they decided not to sell to us for ‘personal reasons’When pushed about ‘personal reasons’ she then said that there was actually a cash buyer who offered asking price. That property remained on the market for 5 weeks after that before it said under offer. Friends of mine were able to call and make viewings during this time. Disappointing that a company owned by Skipton Building Society would behave like this. The honourable thing to do would be stop acting for the seller but the commission was clearly more important.
5/5
GoogleI would like to thank the professional Katherine Garces immensely, for her warmth, patience, seriousness and extreme professionalism during the process of searching for my residence in less than 4 days. Congratulations to JDW for having on your team a professional as well as a spectacular human being.PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism
Agent replied · 20 June 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your wonderful 5*'s! Kind regards, Scott @ Customer Relations
2/5
TrustpilotAgent not trustworthy
I was told John D Wood (Primrose Hill) were a well respected local agency with whom I could sell my property, and they seem, on the surface, very professional. But I grew to dread calls from my allocated agent - a smooth talking, cocky young man - he seemed to constantly be on the side of the buyer, not mine. He told a couple of utter lies about offers coming in, he had a total lack of attention to detail, and eventually I ended up moving to a different agency where I had a much more pleasant experience. They may be on prime Primrose Hill high street, and have lovely properties for sale, but do not let that fool you! I just did not trust them. Go elsewhere.
5/5
GoogleBought a flat through Zara Watterson at John D Wood South Kensington who was extremely helpful throughout the process and always replied in a very timely manner to my enquires and requests. Would highly recommend
Agent replied · 20 June 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your 5* review and recommendation! I will make sure your comments reach our local team and Regional director. Kind regards, Lucy, Customer Relations.
1/5
TrustpilotNot valued as a buyer
We had a really stressful time as a buyer with JDW Esher. Details of the conditions of our offer we’re not passed onto vendor at all; when confronted with this when the transaction was at risk, it was glossed over / denied. We were also told a delayed completion was ‘impossible’. We ended up dealing direct with vendor, with a delayed completion, without issue. Got the feeling JDW were happy for us to lose out and simply switch to another buyer.
1/5
TrustpilotTerrible experience with the manager at John D Wood Southfields
Terrible experience with the manager at the Southfields branch. To call him arrogant would be an understatement!I have now sold and bought property through this branch. Dealing with the same agent each time. I would rather give my property away than ever use him again.If he asked a question he expected an answer immediately. sometimes calling twice in one day and following up with emails. Bullying tactics and bickering with me over any decision that didn't suit him. He has no idea how to treat customers and suspect he has no one supervising his behavior. He's a disgrace to any company and should work in a back room where he has no contact with customers.
5/5
TrustpilotHigh calibre agents
I'm the landlord of a family-owned flat in Chelsea, and have used JDW for our last two tenancies.Initially, it was clear that Ed had a better knowledge of our neighbourhood than the other agents we tried. Given JDW's reputation, their fees were more reasonable than we expected - yet surprisingly the asking price was higher. It was a no-brainer, and more surprisingly, they managed to secure this higher level of rent, rather than it being a pitch just to win the business. When it came time to find new tenants, they again exceeded our expectations by securing (in the pandemic) 12 months advance rent at nearly the same rate.I wouldn't use JDW for management purposes as they seemed slightly inefficient (perhaps as all agents are?) when they organised our EICR. Aside from this, Ed has always had time on the phone to discuss anything from particularities to the state of the market - and his experience shows. Furthermore, his lettings team are very friendly and on the ball.Highly recommended.
1/5
TrustpilotEstate agent that fails to adhere to tenancy agreement
Upon ending our contract, John D Wood failed to return the undisputed part of the deposit within the number of working days stated in the tenancy agreement (this was only returned after 10+ calls and numerous emails). The disputed part of the deposit amounting to several thousand pounds that the landlord attempted to withhold was unreasonable and ultimately deemed inappropriate by the courts. However, John D Woods did not acknowledge the tenant's evidence instead enabling and protecting the landlord's attempt to profit, upgrade the furnishings with our deposit and even steal money (for furniture that we had timestamped proof had been left in the property). Very uneven and biased estate agent, consistently acting in favour of landlord regardless of landlord's inappropriate behaviour.
1/5
GoogleThis company is crazy about deposit. When we ending our lease, they found someone changing bulb with labour fee £170+VAT. We had professional cleaning before returning the flat, but they somehow clean it again with £375. Also, there's £200 checkout fee coming from nowhere. I report this company. Everyone pls be careful.
Agent replied · 20 June 2024
Good afternoon, I am sorry if you were not happy in your experience we us. If you wish to share any further comments about your experience, please do email me at review@countrywide.co.uk Kind regards, Lucy.
1/5
TrustpilotWORST company
WORST company - they try to brand themselves as trustworthy but are cut from the same cloth. I worked for them so can speak in experience but they stole my commission in broad daylight. They are simply conditioned to be a bunch of hypocrites and thieves and will ensure their bottom line is what matters. Strongly advise to stay away from them. Don't believe in their marketing - they are all black wolves in sheep's clothing.
1/5
TrustpilotThis company are scammers
This company are scammers, they ask for holding deposit then ask for 2yrs of rent upfront and when i told them it wasn’t possible they said they were going to issue a refund and it has been almost 3 weeks now and they haven’t issued it yett
5/5
TrustpilotParsons Green team
The Parsons Green team have been brilliant throughout my whole process of finding and securing a rented property. From the first phone call to them, they have kept in regular contact and always been there to answer any questions quickly and efficiently. I'd like to especially mention Nicole C who has been there to liaise with throughout the whole process and has been approachable, efficient, and extremely helpful. Thanks again to the team
1/5
TrustpilotExtremely Unprofessional
Extremely Unprofessional and Disrespectful Experience with Munroe Graham
5/5
GoogleJames Simmons and his team at John D Wood are outstanding . Our company been using them for lettings, for the past few years. They are professional, calm and always willing to help whenever needed. I would highly recommend them.
5/5
TrustpilotGreat service, easy to work with!
Simon and Zoe at the St Margarets office were Fantastic during the sale of our property in October 2020. They found us good potential buyers and made the whole listing process during Covid restrictions very easy.We instructed Simon & John D Wood just after lockdown lifted in May/June 2020 and despite everyone still finding their feet having been furlough the team were fantastic. We got listed quickly and they were more than happy to advise on staging the flat, the online listing and keeping things on point overall.Having listed properties before in the Twickenham area and having had bad experience we were so very pleasantly surprised by the excellent end to end sale with Simon, Zoe and St Margarets team!
5/5
TrustpilotHave just re-let my flat through JDW…
Have just re-let my flat through JDW Chelsea. Byron has been excellent as has Ed. Professional, friendly, efficient. Thanks guys. Great work.
4/5
TrustpilotJohn D Wood were very pleasant to deal…
John D Wood were very pleasant to deal with, and they were successful in letting my flat in very difficult lockdown circumstances. Nadia was thoroughly helpful and efficient throughout.
5/5
GoogleWe had a really pleasant experience with John D Wood. Their agent, Hattie, did a wonderful job and helped us immensely with our flat search. She's friendly, responds quickly to e-mail and genuinely wants to help you find your home! Looking forward to teaming up with her again in the future!
Agent replied · 20 June 2024
It is wonderful to read another brilliant 5* review about Hattie and the team at John D Wood. It is great to see that Hattie was able to help you so much in finding the ideal home and It is brilliant to read that you would be looking forwards to using John D Wood in the future. Kind regards, Scott.
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