John D Wood and Co Sales London reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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Appalling Property Management in W4 5DD

Appalling Property Management in W4 5DDThe John D Wood team in Richmond and Chiswick has provided nearly zero services in the three months since our move-in. We moved into the property with no professional cleaning done and a third of the lightbulbs missing. There were also many obvious errors in the pre-move-in property check, which we have disputed. Repairs were supposed to be completed in the week between move-out and move-in, but the work was done to a low standard and had to be redone, especially the vinyl flooring in the kitchen, which had to be completely redone once we moved in. Additionally, after we moved in, we had to give up our kitchen and hallway as they turned it into a construction site to complete the hallway painting and kitchen reflooring, which should have been done before our move-in.It has also become evident that the property has a growing list of broken or faulty appliances. Specifically, in the kitchen, both the oven and dishwasher were damaged by Optimal Maintenance. It took several weeks to sort this out, and even after another contractor came to inspect the units, they still brought the wrong-sized dishwasher. Furthermore, it's clear that the boiler hasn't been serviced properly in some time. We now have to repressurize it with the fill valve or heat the expansion valve with a hairdryer every time we need hot water or heating.The bathrooms have been a continuous issue. We reported all the problems the week we moved in at the end of August, and as of November 2nd, we've only seen partial rectification of the issues. Some problems we've had to solve ourselves, such as buying new shower hoses, while others are straightforward fixes, like installing a new flush mechanism in the toilet. We are still waiting for them to address the water pump, which needs replacing and has significantly delayed the water flow in some taps with waits up to a minute for flow common.New issues with damp in the flat have arisen, and it goes beyond seasonal changes. We've witnessed full droplets forming in the downstairs bedroom closet. Additionally, two of the radiators are broken, with one being leaky and the other functioning improperly by having runaway function.The personnel we deal with are unhelpful and show contempt for our requests for resolution. Valere Charles, the property manager, has apparently blocked my number and avoids my calls to the office. She does not provide updates as requested; we have to gather information about the schedule and scope of work from the contractors themselves. She only sent an update email on November 1st, after I called the office and was screened again, almost a month after our last correspondence. She does not seek feedback from the contractors and appears to intentionally reduce their scope of work. For instance, we expected the pump to be serviced in the week of November 2nd, but the contractor was only allocated one person for one hour, and as such less than half of the work we expected to be done was conducted. The painting contractors initially estimated a one-day job for the flooring and painting, but it ended up taking three days over two separate occasions, with wall and floor preparation on the first day in the first week, and two days to complete the kitchen flooring and hallway painting. Optimal told us that they would recommend that the bedrooms, living room, and kitchen all required additional painting and repairs for the stairway carpets, which are coming loose. They mentioned they would return, but we haven't received any updates on that, more than a month later. On November 4th, the boiler pressure failed again, and this time, we couldn't rectify it. We made an effort to request an emergency service as per the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1985, which classifies it as an emergency, and should be repaired within 24 hours, with compensation or accommodation claimable by the tenants if not. However, the landlord/managers vetoed our request without any communication, leaving us to endure the cold in the flat.We've also requested rent reductions due to the current state of the flat, but this has been consistently ignored by Laura Purvor, the senior lettings manager, even after she and Valere toured the flat, expressed their apologies, and assured us that all the issues we showed them would be fixed.In all honesty, the time for an amicable resolution has passed. We will be approaching the relevant ombudsman and the council this coming Monday to escalate this issue out of John D Wood's hands, as they have demonstrated that their primary concern is extracting rent from us.

James · 5 November 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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I had a fantastic experience with…

I had a fantastic experience with Caitlin and Bradley moving into my new home in Scott’s lane, Bromley. They were professional, friendly and extremely helpful. I would highly recommend this agency. Thank you so much. Becky

Becky · 18 September 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Bizarre

I contacted Claire Carter after receiving a leaflet through my door, to see if they are interested in selling my house. I had a visit from 'Charlotte' the same day, to do a valuation. Then I never heard from them again. Obviously not interested in selling houses. Timewasters. Bizarre.

Sue · 20 June 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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AVOID THIS DISHONEST AGENCY

Worst real estate agency I've ever dealt with. Almost going to bring them to court.Razvan Boerean was our property manager. We have been trying to get our deposit back for more than a year. Every time we called there was some excuse like "He's out for lunch" or "He's on annual leave soon" followed by "he'll call you back". He didn't call us back and we've had to chase our deposit for months. It's been more than a year since we moved out and still haven't gotten our deposit back yet. Furthermore, our emails are just ignored and not even an explanation for such a delay or the costs of any deductions was given. Our naivete has been taken advantage of because we didn't know that our deposit insurance only lasted for 3 months and now they are very obviously just trying to steal our deposit. I have sent the last email to them with a 14 day deadline for an explanation or my deposit back. In a week if I don't receive anything I will take all the evidence I have and bring them to court.Avoid this unscrupulous company for your own safety.

Alex · 2 October 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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We are both fully satisfied with the high level of professionalism and empathy that Simon Franks has been showing in helping us throughout the relocation process. Would be happy to recommend him to foreigners willing to relocate to LDN.

Marco · 16 April 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Massy Eslami of John D Wood looks after…

Massy Eslami of John D Wood looks after my rental flat in Chelsea for which we have an annual front door inspection. She is always very helpful and highly professional ensuring that the inspection is completed.

Nicky · 9 September 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Withholding deposit despite contract terms, Avoid.

Terrible experience with the move-out process. Our contract states the deposit must be returned within 10 days. It has been over 20 days and John D Wood still refuse to release it because the landlord "hasn't replied."

Will · 5 January 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Very helpful!

I had a very positive experience with the team at John D Wood, Wimbledon Village. Although they were acting on behalf of the seller, they were consistently supportive and professional throughout the entire process. From the initial bidding stage through to completion, they helped me navigate each step clearly and efficiently, even with a challenging seller involved.

EJJ · 17 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Simon and the team worked hard to help us find a great place to rent. They always answered any questions we had straight away and the process was easy. They went above and beyond - highly recommend!

Sophie · 25 April 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Property buying transaction…

I completed a flat buying transaction with David, Simon and team from John D. Wood Earl's Court LondonDavid and team were responsive and well understood my property expectations from startI was only contacted with regards to the viewing of properties that matched my requirements.The team went the extra miles to ensure that the final phase of the transactions was completed as expected.I would highly recommend the service of John D. Wood and most particularly, of Dacid and Simon who worked in partnership with me during that transaction

AFC · 10 August 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Charlotte has been a brilliant agent to work with, always responding quickly to my queries with all the relevant information, and making the process run extremely smoothly and efficiently.

Alice · 28 August 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Very professional service. They welcomed our ideas and approach to selling our home, and in the end provided us with a perfect chain free buyer.

Kristian · 19 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I wanted to share my experience of my meeting with Simon, my daughter has recently moved into an apartment in Balham and Simon was an absolute pleasure to deal with throughout, very knowledgeable and professional.

Jonathan · 16 April 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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The Clapham Abbyeville team have been fantastic . It's been a tough market but they have been responsive , focused and always avaliable. I would definitely engage them again on an exclusive basis. David Higgins

David · 16 December 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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I recently sold my flat in SW17 via Holleigh and Xander at John D Wood, Clapham. As an overseas seller (I emigrated to Australia many years ago) and with there being tenants in the property who understandably weren't happy that the property was being sold mid-tenancy, there were several hurdles to overcome. I can't recommend more highly the John D Wood team, who were incredibly helpful, understanding and professional throughout the entire process. If you're looking for representatives who are prepared to go the extra mile to ensure a smooth sale, look no further.

Drew · 25 April 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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We sold our Clapham flat with Kesha & Charley and couldn’t recommend them both more highly - Kesha went above & beyond to make sure the entire process ran smoothly, and was always available for (very sound!) advice & direction. Would definitely work with them again

Niamh · 16 April 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Kesha and the team did a fantastic job in selling our maisonette. They were friendly, efficient and kept us fully up to date on all aspects of the sale at each stage. We would highly recommend them to anyone selling a property in the area.

Simon · 16 April 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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AVOID JDW AT ALL COSTS

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not subject yourself to the JDW Weybridge office if you can avoid it - they have provided easily the worst service we have ever experienced. We have been renting for 3 months in a JDW managed house. There are multiple material ongoing issues from a leaking roof to broken heating and the agent does not do anything about - for months. We have a 1 year old child who is suffering constant sickness now. They have lied to us about repair parts being ordered and have not held the landlord accountable for fixing anything. Jazz Dillon is of particular incompetence. She has promised us a call with senior management and of course, radio silence.

Bryn · 11 December 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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I had an excellent experience working…

I had an excellent experience working with Tushar at the Docklands office. He assisted me with the sale of my property. I found him to be knowledgeable, approachable, and ensured the process was significantly more efficient. I greatly appreciate his support and would highly recommend his services.

R · 17 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great experience all round with John D Wood. Charley was incredibly helpful at every step of the process of the sale. Supportive, informative and always makes time to help. Would definitely recommend for anybody to use their services. You're in good hands.

Beyit · 16 April 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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We dealt with Kesha and Charley for the sale of our home and they were both lovely! They were so professional and friendly, really quick at responding and managed to sell our house from the first day of viewings! Would highly recommend

Clare · 16 April 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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From start to finish with seeking a…

From start to finish with seeking a rental property, Amanda and Anna were so helpful in guiding me through the process so everything ran smoothly up to when I moved in. Even the Landlord was present then to show me all about the appliances.I cannot commend John D Wood highly enough as regards letting properties to a tenant such as myself.

Nigel · 29 February 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Desperately waiting for the keys

It has been already two days since signing the rent agreement and paying upfront the full rent for a year yet the keys not released. I don't recommend to use JDW's services for real estate rentals. It is a total disaster and frustration.

Sinan · 18 April 2026

★★★★★ 4/5

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John D Wood Wandsworth Positive Feedback

We have dealt with John D Wood in Wandsworth both to purchase a property and to sell one. Our experience has been positive, particular with Stewart Harrison, Head of Sales, who was extremely responsive, knowledgeable and on the ball. Stewart always took the time to speak to us, answer questions and give advice. Jimmy Gallagher was also fantastic.

H · 23 March 2024