John D Wood and Co Short Lets reviews

★★★★★ 5/5

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All staff especially Jane at St…

All staff especially Jane at St Margarets branch professional helpful experienced and kind . Very supportive through a long house selling process . Highly recommended

J · 16 May 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Katherine Garces was my acting agent for JDWood and I have nothing but good things to say about the whole experience, she was very open, knowledgeable and honest. We saw a few places, she understood what I was looking for which helped narrow down the search and when the right one was found, the negotiation was swift. I've moved in now and the handover again was easy and smooth, couldn't be happier, many thanks!

Michael · 27 March 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thank you to Massy Eslami, Property Manager at Belgrave Square

I would particularly like to commend Massy Eslami, Property Manager at Belgrave Square, who went above and beyond the call of duty in doing all sorts of extra tasks to help me when the tenant vacated my flat. As I live abroad, I very much needed and appreciated her extra commitment and assistance.

Caroline · 24 September 2026

★★★★★ 2/5

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We appreciate that landlords may have specific preferences. However, clearer communication at the outset would have avoided unnecessary time and effort on both sides. Transparency in criteria before arranging viewings is important for prospective tenants, particularly when serious financial proposals are submitted in good faith.

Dr · 16 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great service

Paris and the team at Notting Hill quickly found well-vetted tenants for my one-bedroom flat. They handled viewings and checks efficiently. Thank you!

Agnes · 24 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Paris was super helpful from the…

Paris was super helpful from the beginning to the end, always responsive! Big shout also to his team in Notting Hill! Thank you

Giulia · 17 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Claire Carter = everything you'd want in an agent

A huge token of respect and appreciation for Claire Carter, who acted on our behalf through an exceptionally complicated sale. Claire demonstrated deep subject matter expertise throughout and consistently went above and beyond, navigating a whole series of challenges, any one of which could easily have put the deal in jeopardy. She showed real patience, persistence, resilience, and tenacity, and most importantly inspired complete trust, all delivered with a genuine sense of humour when it was most needed.

Justin · 15 February 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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AVOID AT ALL COSTS

If I could give 0 stars I would.I've rented 10 years in London and I have honestly NEVER been treated so awfully or experienced such unprofessional conduct. I truly wish I'd read all these reviews before I accepted a property through them because how these people are even in business is beyond me. They are useless, lie on tap and speak down to you at every opportunity. The onboarding process itself was bad enough - they (Alexandra, Emily and Samantha) were rude throughout, moved my move in date multiple times causing me to lose money and ignored any of my queries when I tried to get clarity on what was going on. But the second they wanted an answer - or for me to pay something - they would harass me relentlessly (including when I was at a funeral, which they were well aware of at the time).The property, which for context was fairly new and modern, was then handed over to me uncleaned (i.e. black surfaces, gunk in the shower, tea stains all over the floor). In itself this was bad enough and a breach of contact on their side, but I then quickly learned the drains were completely blocked too. They left me for months unable to use my own shower as the tray was completely full by the time the water would even get warm, rendering it inaccessible (thankfully I had an alternative via the gym but no compensation or apology was given for months of no access). Throughout this, they would either ignore my emails or respond with stupid comments like 'oh I think we just need a new shower head' (?) every time I tried to chase.I eventually had a (dodgy) plumber sent round who clearly made the problem worse as despite fixing the initial 'block', the shower began leaking shortly after. A different (and this time decent) plumber managed to fix it but told them they would need to carry out follow on work as it was soaking underneath the floors and they would need taking up to dry out properly. Of course they ignored this and within weeks the flat was COVERED in furry black mould spanning across the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.The smell was literally unbearable and they didn't bother actioning anything until I threatened to contact environmental health (not that they ever properly fixed it, just painted over it). I literally spent my own birthday sleeping freezing cold on the floor (so I could be next to the open window) just so that I could breathe outside air. I had to throw out so many of my clothes as they smelt so bad afterwards, and they had the audacity to send some btec handyman over after telling me they were sending specialist mould removal people. This guy literally wandered over to Tesco to buy some own brand mould removal spray and asked to use my cloths (which obviously then had to be binned) to try and clean it. Clearly that failed given the scale of the issue and after smearing it all over the place and ruining my cloths, he then helped himself to my hoover and stupidly tried to hoover up gunky chunks of mould causing more damage to my personal property.There's a thousand other stories I could tell including them refusing to tell me where the meters for the property were so that I could take readings (on move in day they told me their inventory people had taken them and they would be sent to me - this turned out to be a lie), nor would they give me a key to my own letterbox for over THREE months. Turns out the meters were inside a locked cupboard that I needed a code for but despite finally getting access thanks to a neighbour, I still couldn't even set up my own electric bill as I needed the letters inside the postbox to do so. I left as soon as the break clause kicked in because I was making myself ill with the stress of dealing with them. I also knew they were going to act up and try and scam me out of my security deposit when I left. The flat was given back to them in pristine condition, and a thousand times better than it was given to me in, so they had zero authority to try anything but I was one step ahead just in case. I also got in contact with the LL behind their back and let her know everything that was actually going on without her knowledge. Turns out she hated them too.Quite literally the worst company I've ever encountered.(Just want to add that Gina was the only person I encountered who was ever polite but sadly I didn't meet her until the point I was leaving!)

MMMM · 11 June 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Can Gelirli and his team at the…

Can Gelirli and his team at the Belgravia Office gave been outstanding in organising and selling our flat in Pimlico. Thank you Cam for all your help and effort.

Ivan · 26 January 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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We've enjoyed our relationship with John D Wood since we started letting our Chelsea flat. When we decided to sell they proved equally supportive, and Federico's readiness to sort out the last minute details has been really useful.

Stuart · 19 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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J D Wood deliver quick tenant find …

Our flat had been on the market with another leading agency for a while but we’d not received any response. It was amazing to see Tushar work to get the property listed and the J D Wood team turn it around within a week or so to get a tenant in. Super quick and efficient. Whole process was very smooth and professional.

Vikas · 17 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Victoria was attentive informative and…

Victoria was attentive informative and an absolute pleasure to deal with highly recommend

Tom · 24 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I worked with Savannah at John D Wood when I relocated from New York City. She was absolutely amazing! I didn't have corporate housing so needed a flat immediately. We spoke on the phone prior to me leaving New York to detail exactly what I was looking for in a flat and within 24 hours of being in London I had a flat which was perfect and was able to move in a week later. She completely understood what I was looking for and her attention to detail and attentiveness made the whole transactions seamless and quick. I highly recommend her to anyone that wants to move into the Chelsea area.

Abigail · 16 April 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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Katie Sweetingham was recommended to me by a friend and I in turn would like to highly recommend Katie. She was incredibly helpful to me searching for a place to lease in Kensington. She took the time to correspond with me before I moved from the United States to help understand what I would be looking for so that she would be prepared to show me excellent listings as soon as we arrived. She listening to our needs and was super knowledgeable, resourceful, flexible and very cheerful. Also she was very patient since we are new to London and did know the areas well. I would highly recommend Katie!

Julia · 16 April 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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Brilliant service

I cannot recommend Kate Martin from The Primrose Hill branch highly enough.

Toby · 27 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Katherine Popoil was very nice and very helpful over the course of my tenancy. She is unflappable and focused on solving the problem when things went wrong which is not always the case with the rental property managers after the lease is signed. The lettings office in Sloane Square was very helpful too when I realised I'd left my keys in the north of England on a Friday evening. They kept the office open for me so I wouldn't be shut out for the weekend. I wouldn't hesitate to rent from John D Wood again.

Sam · 16 April 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

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Keelie's a gem! Having gone through several agents in London, Keelie is another league. She takes the time to truly understand what it is you're looking for, and is very serious about finding you the right place -- in no time and very efficiently. She is honest, devoted and very responsive. I feel very lucky to have had her as my agent. She's also a genuinely lovely person. I couldn't thank her enough for finding me the most perfect flat in Chelsea!

Shay · 16 April 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

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Kudos to Kate!

Kudos to Kate!! She's just amazing. As an overseas landlord, it's nearly impossible to know what's going on in my flat. But Kate is super communicative, and goes above and beyond the call of duty. In addition, I had my flat listed with another agency for months with no action. When I added John D Wood to help rent the flat, Kate found someone within a week. She's a real superstar and the company is lucky to have her. After all, what are estate agents but services from people? Without good people like her, they are nothing.

C · 16 November 2023

★★★★★ 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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I highly recommend Ben. He is not only a great professional but also an incredibly kind person who immediately understood what we were looking for. He will always try to find a solution for any matter that might come up.

Imane · 26 March 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