Trusted Agent profile · London
★★★★★
264 reviews across 2 platforms
9 Cale Street, London, SW3 3QS
John D Wood and Co Sales's office in London, at 9 Cale Street, is rated 3.7 out of 5 across 264 reviews on two platforms, including 58 Google reviews rated 4.9.
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1/5
TrustpilotReally bad when it comes to services
Really bad when it comes to services. My deposit is stuck with them for more than 2 months. Always some lame excuse for not paying back. There is an property manager named Moesha, who will never address any query but will just be harsh I hope to give below 1 star but that the least i can go.
5/5
TrustpilotClaire has been excellent in helping us…
Claire has been excellent in helping us find a rental properly from abroad. She was super flexible with our requirements and timing and always kept us in the loop once we found the property. She did an extra video viewing and asked many questions to current tenants on our behalf. I would highly recommend Claire and her team and if were to rent again would definitely use them!
1/5
TrustpilotI have a property which is fully…
I have a property which is fully managed by JohnDWoods , they couldn't renew my contract due to sick leave of their employee , they cant solve my problem I have to reach to tenant by myself and trying to solve the issues , 20 days pasts the contract end date .
1/5
TrustpilotDO NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE!
This company make an appearance of disorganization, but could not possible stay in business, if they were, indeed, as disorganized as they appear. Having managed to fend me off for three days whilst I was house-hunting in France; I finally found that the gem of a house I had found - in Perpignan - was taken off the market; in order that it could be purchased by a relative of one of the partners/directors of John D Wood. Worse than inefficient and unprofessional ... very close to fraudulent! DO NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE!
1/5
TrustpilotI rented a property which was managed…
I rented a property which was managed by this company. The agents made promises they did not meet and the management agents are extremely poor. There was a flood and the information provided by the company turned out to be in accurate so they have refused to reimburse me for the hotel and all costs. I have had to instruct my lawyers to start a court process.
5/5
TrustpilotGreat 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.
5/5
GoogleAndy Buchanan is arguably the most knowledgeable agent operating in Chelsea today, having worked in the area for about 4 decades. There is nothing he doesn't know about the properties on his 'patch' and this experience is invaluable when looking to buy. His patience when showing properties is highly refreshing - quietly allowing you to look and question rather than rambling on as most agents insist on doing! Buying our house was a pleasure all thanks to his expertise.
5/5
TrustpilotHelpful team member
Charles Spalton from the Battersea office was very helpful. He kept me up-to-date with all the different options available during my search process.
1/5
TrustpilotNo no-obligation market appraisal
Lisa Knight, Head of Sales in the Beckenham branch posted a letter to me dated the 17th February. It said, “If you would like to arrange a no-obligation market appraisal, please do not hesitate to get in touch..” I rang the office and made an appointment for the 7th of March. I was clear that I was not putting the house on the market right now.
5/5
TrustpilotSuccessful Wimbledon house sale
Very professional service with a personal touch. Liked that we had our own WhatsApp group which made for prompt communications. Really nice people.
4/5
TrustpilotParis provided great service and was…
Paris provided great service and was super helpful in facilitating the letting of the flat I stay in. He is very responsive and friendly!
1/5
TrustpilotWithholding 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."
5/5
GoogleJohn D Wood handled the sale of our flat in Chelsea which turned out to be both a marathon process and a complex sale. Throughout the whole process I interacted with many of their team, (most latterly Jamie Davidson). All the team were outstanding both in their professionalism and good humour. Their advice was excellent and key in terms of getting to a successful outcome. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you. It is rare to see such a high level of integrity yet also drive to get the job done.
Thanks for the excellent 5* review and recommendation! Best wishes, Lucy, Customer Relations.
1/5
TrustpilotAvoid at any cost
If I could give zero I will! Awful experience starting from when they gave me the keys and then literally disappeared! Then the inventory was totally different from what I found in the house and when I contacted them they said contact the landlord we can’t do anything! Glad that the landlord was cooperative.Now after leaving the house it took them 10 days to send me the inventory checkout and I called them everyday and they gave a different story every day! Now I have been chasing the deposit for 1 month! Literally awful experience, avoid at any cost.
5/5
TrustpilotDelighted with how the Chelsea office…
Delighted with how the Chelsea office managed my sale, in particular Sema and Jamie. Calm, responsive, proactive and showed real belief in the project. Head and shoulders above their competitors.
1/5
TrustpilotRUN AWAY FROM THEM!
RUN AWAY FROM THEM!I have lived in many flats in London and never have I experienced such a terrible process. First of all, we wrote down a formal offer with 1 only requirement. After our offer was accepted and we payed one week worth of rent to secure the place, they tell us that specific requirement cannot be met. They took almost 3 weeks to make the landlord sign our contract, and it was voided TWICE so we had to re-sign the contract 3 times in total as they kept adding clauses to it. During the move in, we realise the flat had not been cleaned (and the contract stated everything had to be professionally cleaned, even curtains and sofas.....) but the flat was in an appalling state really. We asked for it to be cleaned again and we are still waiting..... Not to say that we are still waiting for the landlord to pay the inventory. The people in this agency are very rude and will treat you bad. One advice, never use this agency!!!
Dear NG, We would like to hear more about your experience with us, so if you could email across your name and email address, we can investigate this further. Thank you, John D Wood & Co.
4/5
TrustpilotSound advice
Our property was already on the market when we met James Setright and although it was too late to appoint them, James provided clear and comprehensive advice on issues we were having with the process
5/5
TrustpilotHighly recommended
I have had really good customer service from the team at John D Wood, especially Sardar and Camilla. Sardar swiftly arranged a viewing for me and he and Camilla were fantastic pushing things through so I could have a move in date within a week. Exceptional, especially with the move in date being 2 days before Christmas.Highly recommended!
1/5
TrustpilotAwful Lettings Management
As a tenant who has had John D Wood as my lettings management for the last 6 years I can say that they are absolutely awful. They don't reply to emails, don't take responsibility, don't put out of office emails on so you can't get anything urgent done. I would never use them.
5/5
GoogleJohn D Wood at Chelsea Green went more than the country mile to help us sell the house, also assist us with many other things we needed in the event. I would definitely recommend them.
Thank you for your fantastic 5* review and recommendation! I will pass your kind comments onward to our local dedicated team. Best wishes, Lucy
1/5
TrustpilotCustomer Service on Permanent Lunch Break
I’ve called multiple times regarding a property and was repeatedly told I’d receive a call back either by end of day or the next working day. This has never happened. I even tried submitting an enquiry through Rightmove, but nothing would go through.
5/5
TrustpilotThe South Kensington Sales team is…
The South Kensington Sales team is friendly, knowledgeable and tenacious. I would highly recommend them for selling!
5/5
GoogleI have worked with this small group of professionals for 10 years now, both on the buy and the sale side. Robert Green, Jamie Davidson and Sema Guleryuz are first-rate. They are thoroughly knowledgeable, technically proficient and very client-driven. Highly recommended.
Dear Mr Bosky, Thank you for taking the time to provide this review. We greatly appreciate your business, and look forward to working with you for many years to come. With best wishes from us all. Robert
5/5
GoogleWe have now exchanged on my late mother's lovely but not entirely straightforward to sell house. Throughout the process I have found the Chelsea Green team to be knowledgeable, professional, quick to respond and always pleasant to deal with.
Dear Mrs Henderson-Begg, Thank you for taking the time to write this review, which we all appreciate. It is a wonderful family home, and we are delighted that the sale has now exchanged contracts. Thank you for your business, and we look forward to a smooth completion when the time comes. Yours sincerely Robert Green
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