John D Wood and Co Sales London reviews

★★★★★ 5/5

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Selling with JDW Summertown

We highly recommend prospective sellers to consider JDW in Summertown. Our experience has been first class and the JDW service was highly professional right from the start - realistic estimate of house value, knowledge of the local market and how to maximise our sale price and managing our anxieties and expectations throughout the whole lengthy process to completion. The team were always professional, responsive and friendly and definitely worked hard to help us achieve our sale. They managed everything - EPC, flattering professional photographs included as part of the service, all the very many viewings, right through to chasing solicitors and other parties all along the chain to achieve completion. If you are considering selling your home, then do consider calling Daniel or Wai at JDW.

Claire · 20 October 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Claire Carter (based at the Weybridge…

Claire Carter (based at the Weybridge branch) handled my purchase from start to finish and was exceedingly efficient. I was on a very tight timeline yet she saw no reason as to why we could not complete on time and she held true to her word. She chased deadlines when needs be and kept me informed immediately of any requests for information or any news.I never had to chase her for an answer to any question I had and I hugely appreciated her transparency throughout the process. I cannot recommend her and the agency enough.

C · 7 October 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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We recently sold our flat through John D Wood & Co and were delighted with the way they handled the sale and would certainly recommend them. All the staff were very helpful and particular thanks go to Robert Green and William Close-smith for their help and the professional way in which they conducted the entire sale process. Anna and Richard

Anna · 11 October 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Nobody know the Chelsea market as well as Andy and his team! Can't recommend highly enough.

Nick · 11 October 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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Incredibly rude staff

I rented a property that was part managed by John D Wood. The service was just awful - whenever we wanted something done with any urgency, they never responded. As soon as they wanted something, we'd receive really abrupt and quite rude emails demanding that we respond immediately. The tone of all staff was rude and often accusatory. I still have no idea what the landlord paid them for as they didn't manage the property as we dealt with all the maintenance issues.

Isabel · 5 July 2022

★★★★★ 3/5

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Average performance

A recent new tenant who turned out to be very pleasant was found very quickly. The previous Tenancy Find was supposed to be for two tenants in the flat whereas in fact there were three and I was not happy about that.

Sheila · 17 August 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent 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.

Lavina · 8 June 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Parsons 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.

Rich · 23 April 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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The 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!

Evgeny · 23 January 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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From the moment I had my offer accepted John D Wood were super responsive and helpful. They made the transaction go seamlessly and what most people classify as one of the most stressful things (moving house) with the help of John D Wood it could not have gone any better.

Emma · 11 October 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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I 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.

Jeremy · 17 August 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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Waste of time

Waste of time. Never responded to my email enquiries or my telephone enquiries. Would not waste my time.

EM · 27 August 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Robert Green, Merton Croisdale-Appleby and the whole team were very professional, responsive, helpful, efficient and showed deep knowledge of the Chelsea market. Their judgment, advice and insight were indispensable in navigating a tricky market and getting a good result. My wife and I highly recommend them and would not hesitate to use them again.

Henry · 11 October 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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Dishonourable

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.

Manish · 15 December 2021

★★★★★ 2/5

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Agent 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.

SimonLondon · 21 October 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Not 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.

Mike · 9 September 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent service from John D Wood Chelsea Green. The whole process from initial valuation, arranging viewings and the subsequent handling of the sale was 1st rate- a genuine care was shown for our requirements and the sale of our property was dealt with efficiently and professionally and we would highly recommend them.

Alexander · 11 October 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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Terrible 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.

Mrs · 23 July 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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High 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.

Will · 28 June 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Estate 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.

Laura · 28 June 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Merton and Jamie at John D Wood Chelsea Green did an immaculate job during the sale of my flat. I can't thank them enough for the way in which they guided me through the whole thing from start to finish, and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to any one else.

Siobhan · 11 October 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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WORST 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.

JULES · 27 January 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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This 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

Victor · 24 May 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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The team at John D Wood did a fabulous job selling our Chelsea property - customer service was second to none and they were highly professional. Couldn’t recommend them enough. . .

Sam · 16 April 2023