John D Wood and Co Sales London reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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DON'T RENT FROM THEM

I moved into the apartment only to find countless issues, no hot water, an unmentioned carpet moth infestation, broken doors, and more. On top of that, dealing with the property manager, Razvan Boerean, was a nightmare due to his passive-aggressive attitude whenever I requested repairs. Over the course of a year, the agency changed property managers three times, making communication and accountability even worse. When I moved out, they made absurd claims to unfairly deduct from my deposit. Some of these claims mysteriously disappeared when I asked for further evidence. The property manager even hinted that if I chose to raise a third-party dispute, they would inflate the charges, such as replacing the entire balcony door, yet this was never mentioned again in the dispute process. As an international student, I felt like an easy target for this agency to exploit, especially when it came to unfair deposit deductions. Thankfully, I didn’t fall for their intimidation tactics and went through the dispute resolution process. In the end, the agency was awarded only 1/8 of what they originally demanded. The entire experience, from moving in to moving out, was a nightmare. No matter how good the rent may seem, it’s simply not worth it. If you're an international student, be extra cautious, this agency will try to take advantage of you. I strongly advise against renting from them.

Ryan · 2 May 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Very experienced and competent

Very experienced and competent. Pleasant and easy to deal with. Took into account and dealt with our specific requirements. Terms were clear and reasonable. Achieved a good result. Would highly recommend.

Mr · 11 May 2025

★★★★★ 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

★★★★★ 1/5

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Such a terrible experience!

We have had such a bad experience with John D Wood in Battersea. Their lettings team doesn’t respond to e-mails, paperwork is done incorrectly, keys for our house weren’t accounted for. The management of this office is equally as diabolical and I would steer clear of using them in any capacity.

Polly · 10 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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First time buyer - Andrina Craig

First time buyer - just completed on the purchase and have moved in.My experience with Andrina Craig of John D Woods had been outstanding from start to finish. She was warm and personable, in which I felt comfortable in being honest with her regarding my thoughts and questions. She assisted me with all queries from the very start, in which I had many as you’d expect from a first time buyer. Andrina had made my experience a highly pleasant one in which I felt reassured until the end. I honestly am so thankful that she was in charge of my property purchase. Now that it’s completed, I can be genuine with this review. Andrina was amazing. I don’t really know what else to say. I will be recommending John D Woods to my peers for the foreseeable future - specifically Andrina Craig. Thank you so much for your help, I wish you all the best.Ki

Ki · 21 May 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great Experience

I had a great experience with Bryan Norton Crail during my tenancy with John D Wood. He was always professional, responsive, and genuinely helpful throughout my time at the property. Bryan consistently communicated clearly and handled every enquiry with care and efficiency. I really appreciated his support and the smooth service provided from start to finish. Highly recommended.

Omar · 2 December 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Do NOT rent with John D Woods in London…

Do NOT rent with John D Woods in London (specifically Notting Hill). For most of my tenancy I was left without an oven and a bathroom door. They have been extremely rude and aggressive on the phone & I never received any compensation or empathy for not having an oven to cook. Or a bathroom door in a studio flat... But most importantly - I left the property a year ago and STILL have not received my deposit back. They do not reply to email or provide answers on the phone - always saying they will investigate. Please please can someone get in touch to send me the deposit, I have nearly £2,000 stuck with John D Woods.

Bella · 10 April 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Provided excellent service in selling our house on Brockwell Park Gardens. Highly professional, great communication, highly recommend.

Simon · 16 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Friendly and professional

We were able to sell our flat despite the difficult property market. The agents from John D Wood were extremely professional, knowledgeable, and followed up quickly with updates and other tasks. They were always polite and helpful and we’d use them again.

Ian · 9 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great overall experience with John D Wood Fulham

Great overall experience when renting a flat in Fulham through John D Wood.Eduard Popa was extremely helpful with my flat search. He was able to address all questions about the property I was inquiring about in a very professional and reliable manner.Finding a flat in February 2022 when most companies and universities are asking people to come back to London had become an impossible mission, taking most of my evenings and weekends.I walked into John D Wood at 10am on a Saturday, and by 2.30pm, my offer had been accepted and one week deposit paid to secure the property. Eduard removed the property from the website in front of me to avoid any future misunderstandings. The rest of the team were really helpful in the following days as we worked through the references process and the tenancy agreement.Eduard, Abigail and Lola, a team of superstars at John D Wood Fulham!I definitely recommend this team to anyone looking for a flat in Fulham.

Luis · 18 February 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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I had a fantastic experience with David…

I had a fantastic experience with David and the Docklands team. They were professional, approachable, and incredibly helpful throughout. As a first-time renter, I was a bit unsure of the process, but they made everything feel simple and completely stress-free.

Matt · 17 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent Service over 3 years of a London rental

Thank you John D Wood for providing a fantastic service for the last 3 years when I rented a flat from one of your landlords. From the first inquiry, viewing, communications and paperwork, the process was smooth and easy. I didn't feel pressured or rushed, but supported by the Wandsworth Common branch (initially Olivia). The team were proactive to provide any paperwork I asked for. JDW provided their end-to-end management. Any requests, issues or special requests were accommodated for quickly. Thank you to the maintenance and operations team in Nottingham for your initial introduction, quick responses and support throughout the contract. When an engineer visit was required, the contractors you used were professional, friendly and respectful. And when the assigned property manager moved into another role, he proactively contacted me to let me know and introduced my new point-of-contact. These little but important touches make all the difference. I felt at home. So did my 3 kids. After the first two years, I then extended the contract - which again was an easy process. When the time came for me to leave, Tom (Wandsworth Common) was helpful and friendly - Thank you, Tom. The inventory check/deposit return took a little longer than I hoped but all the paperwork, outstanding queries and matters were cleared up very quickly by the Richmond office (thank you, Armela for your attention to my account and your updates - much appreciated) Overall, very happy with the service I received and in 11 months time when my current tenancy agreement ends, you'll be the first agents I get in touch with.

Yusuf · 5 March 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Elizabeth was extremely helpful throughout the rental process, finding suitable tenants very quickly. She was highly knowledgeable and responsive, making the process seamless despite the tight timeframe involved.

Danielle · 16 April 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Fresh in the UK and never let a…

Fresh in the UK and never let a property, was a little nervous but david and the docklands team were amazing, guided me through the whole process and even met me at the property for the move in.

Julija · 18 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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We really owe Peter Woods a huge thank…

We really owe Peter Woods a huge thank you for the efforts he went to , to secure the property of our dreams. We could not have done it without his help and he made the process very easy.

Customer · 9 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Becca is a star.

Becca is a star.I have recently rented a flat in London via JDW team. Bec has showed us the flat and answered all my detailed questions in every step with very detailed answers. She handled all our concerns during the conveyancing process with delicacy. She always came up with the best solutions to the problems and pleased both parties until the day we signed. Thank you Bec for such a smooth process.

Konstantinos · 5 October 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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I was looking for a 2 bed in Notting…

I was looking for a 2 bed in Notting Hill and they helped me to find the right property! I will strongly recommend working with Paris, he has a great knowledge of the area and the market!

Alessandro · 23 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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A very good experience with Kate

Seamless - that's how it felt when Kate Martin helped me find a new home. She's thorough, considerate, super knowledgeable and gave really great advice. She really is brilliant to deal with and I can't recommend her enough.

MAP · 15 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Fantastic experience throughout the buying process. Holleigh in particular went above and beyond to help us secure our dream home. Highly, highly recommend.

Dominic · 16 November 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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I honestly couldn’t be happier with the…

I honestly couldn’t be happier with the service from the Notting Hill branch! From day one, the whole experience was seamless, professional, and incredibly well managed. Paris, in particular, was exceptional and truly went above and beyond.

Nancy · 10 April 2026

★★★★★ 3/5

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Individual excellence let down by lazy communication and poor tenant management

While there are pockets of excellent service and friendly staff at JDW, overall our tenancy management experience was “hands off” at best and irresponsibly poor at worst. We had multiple managing agents throughout our three year tenancy, but nobody bothered to inform us when our point of contact would change, I only found out when emails would bounce. The landlord even switched away from agent management and nobody bothered to tell me that either. When I’d call for tenancy queries our initial managing agents were helpful, but others almost made me feel as if I was inconveniencing them. This isn’t to take away from great letting agents and certain great staff, but overall experience and keeping tenants informed leaves a lot to be desired.

Matt · 27 January 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great Lettings Support Centre

As a landlord, the Lettings Support team at the Docklands & City branch genuinely exceeded my expectations. Bryan Norton Crail in particular was brilliant in a) securing a buildings insurance claim for a leaking pipe and b) holding the management company to account and getting them to accept responsibility.

D.Morris · 30 December 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Very pleased with Sarah and the team. Firm pair of hands to help our sale through some tricky moments. Extremely professional and responsive service throughout

Kathy · 16 April 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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I recommend these guys to anyone who listens!

I’ve worked with Rupert, Ellie & Zara at the Notting Hill branch of John D Wood for a number of years. It’s so refreshing to work with agents that really care about the entire letting process & not just getting the contract signed! Their due diligence is second to none & they actually do what they say they are going to do! I recommend these guys to anyone who listens because it’s hard to find people like this in the industry.

Alice · 21 January 2021