Portico reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

Trustpilot

Awful communicators and liars

Unprofessional is an understatement. Contacted the Leyton team 2 weeks ago about a property, Jack Wackett got my details and told me that they were waiting to hear from the current tenants to arrange viewings and that they would let me know. Kept trying to contact them for a week with noboy answering my emails or my calls. Finally got through today and was informed that viewings took place and an offer was put forward. These guy are showing how they don't care about their tenants even before they sign their contract.

Diogo · 3 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

Trustpilot

Our purchase process that took longer…

Our purchase process that took longer than expected. Paul and Caroline at Portico were a huge source of support throughout this process and went above and beyond to try and speed things up. They facilitated extra viewings, spoke to the freeholder directly and chased solicitors when needed. I found Caroline and Paul easy to contact, they always responded quickly and provided accurate and detailed information where needed. We won’t be moving for a long time, but I would recommend Caroline, Paul and the entire Askew Road branch of Portico to anyone needing to buy or sell in the area.

Louise · 23 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

Trustpilot

I had an excellent experience working with Cullen

I had an excellent experience working with Cullen & Portico. From the very beginning, Cullen was incredibly quick and proactive. After taking my details, she immediately shared a video of the flat, which made the whole process much easier and more transparent. She provided all the information I needed, answered every question clearly, and made me feel completely confident and safe in moving forward with an offer.

Selman · 28 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I recently rent out my property with Portico Docklands branch

I recently worked with Portico Letting Agent docklands branch to rent out a house. Sean Hewitt ​​​​(Senior Lettings Manager) And Yves‑Michel Landeut (Lettings consult) , both guided me through out the whole process. Yves- Michel Landeut was very responsive, patient, and explained every step clearly and made the process stress-free. First time approaching portico It was a great experience.

Customer · 30 April 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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One of the worst experiences I have had as a landlord.

My experience with Portico Clapham was exceptionally poor from start to finish. Communication was consistently slow, unclear and unreliable, and I repeatedly had to chase for basic updates. Promised callbacks and follow-ups frequently failed to materialise, while straightforward matters were allowed to drag on unnecessarily.

Vittorio · 23 July 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

Trustpilot

Swift efficient sale in W12

Thanks to the great team at Portico Shepherds Bush my flat in W12 was sold swiftly and efficiently. Caroline, Paul and Claire were knowledgeable and reassuring throughout the process. They have huge experience of the market and their advice was spot on. They were unfailingly supportive and always available on email or by phone to help with queries or concerns. I knew from the start that I was in very good hands.

Susan · 20 July 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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AWFUL experience

AWFUL experience. If I could give Portico 0 starts I would, I truly could not recommend them less. The lack of communication was the first and most prevalent issue throughout our Tennancy (which was cut short due to a hazardous mould issue which was flagged many times before and during the Tennancy). My flatmate and I spent hours and hours of our time trying to draw attention to and rectify the multiple issues with the property, some more serious than others, on many occasions we were ignored and on some occasions the portico employees were actually very rude. I will not name names but a lady in the Highbury office in particular. The ordeal with portico cost us a great deal financially but also in terms of stress, not to mention the health implications of living in a damp flat for 5+ months during the height of winter, in an uninsulated room, where the radiator fell off the wall and the heating did not work initially. I don’t ever leave bad reviews but I seriously believe people should avoid this service. Would not wish it upon others, particularly when you are overpaying for a property and working hard to do so!

Consumer · 7 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

Trustpilot

Excellent Support for Finding a Home in London

I had a great experience with the team, and the associate Taemore was especially helpful. They were punctual and took the time to explain everything clearly. As someone new to London, their guidance made finding a home much easier. I truly appreciate the support and the excellent service

Anil · 30 April 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

Google

DO NOT RENT WITH PORTICO IN LEYTON Emily Box and Uwais were completely non responsive and it took us 2 complaints processes to get issues fixed They promote unethical landlord practices through scam tenancy deposit schemes It can take 6 months for them to fix a washing machine One of our toilets stopped working towards the end of our tenancy and they didn't fix it so our toilet started to smell of stagnant water We didn't have heating for a month in February We ended up with a crippling water bill worth over £3000 due to inaction The worst rental experience we have ever encountered

Alice · 25 June 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

I’ve been dealing with Abbie at Portico Estate Agents for a number of years now, and she’s always been absolutely brilliant. Abbie is extremely reliable, always there to help, and I know I can count on her for any letting information or advice I need. She’s professional, friendly, and goes above and beyond every time. I’ll always go to Abbie first, highly recommend her!

Diamonda · 16 November 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

Trustpilot

Worth it

Jodie and Matt were great the past few weeks helping us get into our flat. The process was not easy but their efforts didn’t go unnoticed by us - Defo recommend!

Josh · 5 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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We had a great experience looking for a 1-bed flat in Clapham

We had a great experience looking for and then renting a flat with Matt and Jodie. Both were brilliant and really helped us to get set up in a lovely flat.

SOPHIE · 5 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Professional, experienced, reliable and friendly team

From my first contact with Claire and the team at Portico Property, I have been impressed by their knowledge of the current market and extensive experience in valuating and marketing my flat. I want to convey special thanks to Claire as well as Caroline and Paul at Portico sales dept, for their constant efforts throughout the process of selling my property. Communication was excellent, as one of the team was always available via email or phone, when needed. All the staff are friendly and showed personal interest. I felt able to trust that they would do their very best for me, even when we encountered some unexpected difficulties. I would highly recommend Portico property, as my confidence in their professional services was rewarded with the satisfactory sale of my property.

Mrs · 18 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

Trustpilot

Thank you Evgeny

I would like to thank the agency for its professional approach to its work. Special thanks to Yevhen, a very responsible, attentive and pleasant specialist to communicate with. He helped me quickly find an apartment, took into account all my wishes, was always in touch and supported the process at all stages. It was really calm and comfortable to work with him. I recommend!

Mykhailo · 14 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

I’ve had a great experience with Portico. Julia showed me around a property when I was in two minds about selling and moving, and had great input into the possibilities of what the property could be and her knowledge of the local property market was invaluable. Worlds apart from other estate agents who simply open the door to you. Julia was the reason I then invited the team to come and value my property and after meeting her, Tommy and Daniel (who are fabulous and so friendly) I then ultimately decided to sell and go with Portico for the sale of my house. Thank you very much!

Sophie · 17 April 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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would recommend

My partner and I worked with Matt on our move and he was great every step of the way, always updated us as every phase. Would definitely recommend, no complaints at all!

Nick · 30 May 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I would thoroughly recommend Portico

I would thoroughly recommend Portico. Caroline Watkins and her team, including Paul and Claire went above and beyond what is normally expected of an estate agent when helping me with the sale of my flat. They were all polite, helpful and diligent throughout what proved to be a protracted sale. First rate

John · 7 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Abbie, Deniz, Jack provided excellent service

Abbie, Deniz, Jack went over and beyond what I expected. Very impressed with their professionalism and customer service. As well as that, a very friendly team of people and I wish to thank you all for the excellent service and attention you provided us.

Maz · 10 January 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

From my initial contact with the Leyton Portico team I was pleased with the friendly, professional service that appears to be well managed. viewings were set up promptly and I received over all good communication. The agent I worked with Jack was very polite and informative throughout. I currently have a vision impairment which has made looking for properties quite challenging. Jack went above and beyond to ease the process for me and for this I must say a big THANK YOU! This has been my first encounter with Portico, I would happily use them again and recommend to others based on the great service from the team.

A customer · 11 November 2024

★★★★★ 4/5

Google

I’ve had a really positive experience with Portico Estate Agents, and especially with Nessa, who has been an absolute pleasure to deal with during my recent tenancy renewal. She’s been consistently professional, proactive and genuinely helpful throughout. Her communication was clear and timely, and she handled everything smoothly. I really appreciate how she managed to navigate the renewal so effectively, securing a great outcome without any friction. It made the whole process feel easy and well taken care of, which I don’t take for granted. Thank you again, Nessa, you're a real credit to the team.

Hope · 26 March 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Portico Problems

I was a tenant with Portico from Dec 2022-Jun 2024. There were a plethora of issues during our tenancy. First, there were several months of delays in putting in agreed-upon fixes in our rental agreement. Second, we received delayed service when a boiler did work on a winter weekend (the emergency line provided no solution, so we needed a hotel for the night, as a toddler needs heat). Third, our ceiling fell down it needed a month to have it replaced. Fourth, Portico tried to charge us for things on the move-out that we previously damaged before the move-in. There were more issues that I have not listed.The positive is that the company does have some good on-the-ground folks (people they hire to do the repairs, safety inspections). The last property manager and our original letting agent were good. (This does not reflect on our last letting agent or office staff as they were not there long). Both are no longer with company. I have thought about what they could do better as a company and I would offer that: 1) they hire more people which seems like a need (this is also according to an on-the-ground person). 2) hire people who care about the work and the tenants 3) try to keep good people (I'm not sure why they have so much turnover). We had two property managers and two letting agents in eighteen months. 4) you should not have to make a complaint for a company to act. 5) With so much turnover details get lost and things fall through the cracks. (For instance we never had an move-in inspection until three months later). My advice is to take lots of pictures when you move in, document everything (you will be asked about it when you move out), do not give your rights away, and avoid Portico at all costs.

Marcus · 23 October 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

We have just had an offer accepted on a property, and I can't thank Portico and in particular Julia Back enough for making the process as pain free as possible. Julia took all of my panicked phone calls with a calm grace, and always put my mind at ease through a stressful time. Would definitely recommend Portico as a great agency, with the all-important human touch!

Natasha · 25 April 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

Trustpilot

Please avoid Portico at all costs.

Please avoid Portico at all costs.I had a terrible experience with this property management service, leading me to terminate my tenancy early.Firstly, when signing the agreements and doing reference checks the Portico application portal was broken, forcing me to make a 2+ hour trip to their office without any compensation or apology yet when we collected the keys, there was no ID check nor did anyone from Portico come to check us in to the property or provide guidance (in hindsight this should have been a sign of what ‘service’ was to follow’).The property itself was in a shocking state: damp throughout, with peeling paint and a musty smell. There were serious rodent issues that were poorly addressed, and the carpets were heavily soiled despite promises of replacement.The windows were rotten and unsafe, the appliances rusty and overall, the cleanliness and maintenance were unacceptable. Furniture was in disrepair, with broken chairs and a filthy sofa that looked like it had been taken from the street. Nothing like in any of the pictures where it was advertised.When raising complaints Porticos communication was awful, we had to physically go to their office just to get a reply from them. Heidi was quick to respond to the emails before we had signed and sent money but went very quiet afterwards. Kristian despite signing off every email (when we eventually got replies) with his number is incapable of answering his phone.We sought legal advice regarding the situation, but the early exit fee was cheaper, so we left the property as soon as we could. I wouldn’t recommend this service to anyone and cannot recommend avoiding enough and hope this review helps others to avoid a similar situation.

GEH · 6 October 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Never again

Quite possibly the worst communication experience with any letting agents i've ever been faced with. As someone who has been renting in London for the past 10 years, I have never had to deal with such unprofessional behaviour. Kristian is incapable of answering emails, phone calls and the office phone (and his phone) directed to an automatic answer phone message every time you will call. I have never been informed of any other way to raise any concerns regarding the property (which is nicely filling with mould which is doing wonders for my asthma)I cannot wait to never have to communicate with Portico again, if I did not have to report genuine building issues including mould and heating issues, then I would gladly never contact them again other than to give my 2 months notice.

Hannah · 12 September 2024