Savills London reviews

★★★★★ 5/5

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Superior Rental Management Service

I have been a landlord with Savills for several years now. Savills completely manages my property portfolio as I live abroad. As a hands-off landlord I cannot ask for more. They have always done secure tenancy checks, ensures tenant satisfaction, are always on top of any maintenance issues and manage all the finance’s and payments so I don’t need to worry about a single thing. The staff are always courteous and keep me informed. Key amongst these is Wendy Tickle who has expertly managed my accounts ever since I was a client from a previous company. Wendy’s approach goes above and beyond what I have experienced from other agents, as she always communicates everything, follows up ahead of time and goes above and beyond, doing things such as contacting the local council or service management company to resolve any financial issues that may arise. It’s this approach and staff like Wendy that go the extra mile that has kept me loyal.I highly recommend Savills if you’re looking for highly professional team that will treat you and your tenants with the care respect, and give you peace of mind that you expect.

Imran · 5 December 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Poor Property Management

I’ve rented homes for about 20 years in different cities and countries, and Savills has been the worst by far. Their property manager constantly dodges responsibility and ignores urgent issues, letting simple fixes drag on for months.

For example, it took 9 months to fix our apartment's lights - a job that usually takes 2-3 days elsewhere. Similarly, the AC and heating systems were non-functional for months.

The property manager often says he's sorted things out with contractors, but when I checked on these companies they say they had not received any request from Savills. That happened at least twice with two different issues.

Right now, we’re dealing with massive mold damage that started in October and has ruined our bedroom’s built-in wardrobe, making the air toxic and the bedroom unusable. Despite promises, nothing has been done, and it’s already December.

Throughout our tenancy, there has not been a single day when everything in the apartment functioned as promised. Think twice. Their negligence could seriously affect your living conditions and health.

Igor · 5 December 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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George was fantastic at managing a very…

George was fantastic at managing a very tricky sale - we used other agents for over a year that didn’t deliver the same great efforts that George put forward. He managed the process so closely and made sure it was very well processed. Highly recommend.

Matthew · 3 May 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Just relating my experience in…

Just relating my experience in attempting to buy from Savills estate agency. Was told to come on Saturday at 11am and the sale of the apartments would be sold on first come basis. However a ticketing system was created for which people who turned up on Friday were allocated tickets in advance due to security concerns of the site. This was not communicated to the majority of people who arrived on Saturday. On arriving at 10.50am I was allocated ticket 23 as 1-18 were already given out Friday. The 18 ticket holders purchased the majority of the 20 apartments available and anyone who followed the correct procedure and turned up on Saturday was left with the remaining apartments. The professionalism shown here can only be described as a disgrace.

Bushy · 11 January 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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WARNING

WARNING - DO NOT USE THIS COMPANYI was asked to be a guarantor so i agreed. This awful, arrogant, ignorant, OTT company sent me a link to add info they supposedly require. I cant believe what they have asked for me to supply? very intrusive to say the least, almost everything except my inside leg measurement or is that to come? They state that you can ring or email them but you can never get through or a reply. I think they only exist because people have no choice, DISGUSTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

B · 11 November 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Savills Exceeds Expectations

Savills recently helped us purchase a house that we have admired for over 30 years and which we had assumed would never come up for sale in our life-time. To facilitate this purchase Savills managed the sale of our current property, which we put on the market at very short notice, and thanks to their determination, perseverance, energy, market knowledge and advice, we achieved our desired sale and in a time scale that suited all parties. Peter Walker expertly handled both transactions from our perspective and exceeded our expectations as he worked tirelessly to ensure that we achieved the sale we required. We thank Peter and his team and would use them again and would not hesitate recommend them to others.

SH · 3 September 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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Happy with our property manager

We are really happy to have Aliyah as our property manager. Aliyah has been very responsive and efficient to manage our rental property. We’re lucky to have Aliyah and would recommend her services.

Jenny · 24 October 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Savills estate agents

We found Savills to be a very professional company. The whole team who helped sell our home especially Chris Clifford were on the ball with every aspect.We were notified of the progress the whole way through to completion. Today we were delighted to receive a bottle of champagne totally unexpected but very welcome. We wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.

Mrs · 15 March 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Claire Reynolds and the Marylebone team...

Claire Reynolds and her team at Savills we’re superb selling our 3 bed flat in Marylebone - incredibly efficient, professional, caring, and hard working. Claire found us a buyer within a week of instructing her and negotiated a very good deal for all parties. She was also very proactive during the conveyancing process and even helped reassure the seller and other estate agent on our onward purchase that all was well. Would thoroughly and absolutely recommend Savills.

Edward · 20 August 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Suzy Lambert of Savills is a delight to deal with

Suzy Lambert of Savills is the ultimate property sales manager. She is not pushy, she gives you the facts and lets you make up your own mind. She has integrity and is a model of discretion around the sales process - the fact that she will not divulge confidential info about the other party gives you confidence that she maintains the same wall around your info. What’s more, she is always cheerful and nothing is too much trouble for her. She made our viewing of countless properties over an extended period an absolute delight come rain or shine.

Rob · 3 November 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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First Time Buyer

Last year I had the pleasure to work with Sophie Grannell from Savills surrounding my first purchase. Sophie was always available and open to answering any questions I had surrounding the process in addition to offering insight into elements outside of the house purchase itself. Overall working with Savills put a typically stressful situation into a balanced and easy-to-process transaction.

Matthew · 22 February 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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My key contact is Deanna and my…

My key contact is Deanna and my experience and interactions with her have always been positive. Deanna is very customer focused, the consummate professional and a great communicator i.e. always keeping you updated if there is a matter to be resolved.

Concept · 21 May 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Lettings Property Management - Gus Young

The lettings team has managed my property for a number of years now and I've always found the team to be professional and responsive, taking a lot of care to understand any concerns I have had as a landlord and handled issues with diligence and consideration for all parties. Particularly in recent years, I would highlight Gus Young, who as my property manager I have been really impressed with the level of service, support and attitude that he exhibits in all our interactions and efficient way he deals with day to day property challenges. Would definitely recommend him to other landlords as a great manager.

Luke · 18 October 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Caring, considerate property managers

I experienced an accidental injury as our communal area light was broken. Aliya C our property manager is always super helpful, positive & quick to respond to any problem no matter how big or small. Within a few hours, we already had an electrician confirmed to come resolve the problem & within 3 days the issue was rectified completely and shockingly at no cost. Really impressed with the timely delivery as always. We’re lucky to have her as our property manager 🙂‍↕️

Mei · 17 October 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Definitely the right Estate Agents to…

Definitely the right Estate Agents to sell a much loved home. Savills were extremely professional from start to finish and appreciated the emotional time it was for me selling my late Mothers house. She would have approved! I honestly couldn't have asked for a better team with Claire Dwyer working hard for both me as a seller and the lovely new owners. I highly recommend Claire, Deborah & Victoria at Savills, Newbury. Thank you x

Crondle · 9 April 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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What an appalling company

What an appalling company. Where to start. I was interested in renting a property from them and the whole experience has been an abomination.My initial enquiry was dealt with there “ chat bot”. After taking all my details etc I was told somebody would phone me. First time, no call. Maybe excusable. This happened 6 times over a period of a few months. No contact whatsoever.I then out of the blue received an email from them, I replied with a few enquiries and they replied 4 weeks later!I have never spoken to anybody from Savills in 4 months of enquiries now.They are undoubtedly the worst company I have ever dealt, there incompetence and arrogance knows no bounds and there customer care is zero.Please steer well clear of this shower if your selling or buying,there are some great estate agents about, this is not one of them.

Andrew · 14 October 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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First time buyer

As a first-time buyer, I recently participated in a Savills auction in Dagenham and purchased a property. Unfortunately, the experience was not what I had hoped for.The property was sold for more than what it was worth.It was not made clear that the property had no bathroom or kitchen.The contract required you to pay the seller’s legal fees, which was not transparent beforehand.The property had no clear title, which was a major oversight.The property may not gain significant value after renovations.

Vernal · 3 October 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Leon Murray - The vendors of our now new property…

The vendors of our now new property used Savills for their sale. The agent, Leon Murray was extremely helpful, communicative and supportive to us in accessing information on the property from the vendor. All our queries were answered quickly and he was available at all times. The conveyancing process was very stressful and he was reassuring during this period.

Deborah · 17 December 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Appreciation to Mr. George Pride

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. George Pride for his services to me and my family on the management of the apartment 3.3 Percivall House in all the tenancies in the unit. I appreciate his prompt response to questions and problems from both the tenants and me, the ability to offer solutions to solve the problems and issues by mobilizing appropriate contractors and services. I would like to extend my special appreciation for his help during the period this summer when my family stayed in the apartment temporarily before the next tenant moved in. His professional help for me has been outstanding and I don't see any aspect that needs to be improved. I hope I will continue to enjoy the professional help George could offer.

Kin · 2 October 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Pleasantly surprising purchase experience

We recently purchased our apartment that was advertised by Savills Battersea. We would like to thank especially Tessa Cobb for her positive energy, dedication and her coordination with the sellers, solicitors and us. Her diligent work and follow up enabled the process to end in a month which was well beyond our expectations. We highly recommend her as an agent!

Murat · 12 December 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Amazing agency! Highly recommended!

Amazing agency!! Offered me only top quality listings in St. John's Wood, understood immediately my needs and didn't waste my time with properties that don't match my search criteria. Aziz was so communicative, honest and helpful throughout the whole process, and it made this experience much easier. Working with a professional and experienced agency is so important and I'm happy I chose Savills!!

Offri · 12 August 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Flat rental with the Savills team

We have rented a flat managed by the team at Savills for the past 6 years and their various team members have always been helpful and professional. In particular, over the last year or so we have had a wonderful property manager Sophie H. who has been a truly amazing person to work with. Sophie has always made sure that any flat issues were resolved in a timely and professional manner and her dedication to get things done and great energy were just outstanding. Thank you Sophie :) and we will miss you!

Joanna · 16 November 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent First Time Buying Experience

As a first time buyer, I had a great experience with Savills. Emily Robertson at Battersea Bridge was professional, knowledgable and helped navigate me the buying process which, thanks to her, ended up being much easier and more enjoyable than I was anticipating!In a fairly challenging marketplace she quickly identified the kind of property I was looking for. Between starting the search and completing the purchase, it was only a matter of a few months.Her communication skills are excellent. Very quick response times and is readily available when you need.Would definitely recommend Savills and a big thank you to Emily for helping me find my first house!

Natasha · 13 November 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Savills is a big bully!

After a TDS adjudication process has been completed (over 2 months), Savills refuses to pay back the undisputed amount, and instead has now come up with new claims.Apparently, they still hold these funds as they opt to use the Insured as opposed to the Custodial scheme with TDS. While this is clever on their end, the refusal to return the undisputed amount is a flagrant breach of the agreement we all entered into at the start of the adjudication process.Savills is a big publicly listed company that probably feels that they can do whatever they want and this kind of behavior simply constitutes consumer abuse. I have been advised by multiple parties from TDS to seek legal advice as well as report Savills to both their regulator and the Property Ombudsman in order to recover my deposit.I appreciate it's hard not to use them in central London, but if you do, insist that your deposit is on the Custodial scheme. That way at least you won't have to go through the entire adjudication process only to have them refuse to honour the outcome.

Jn · 16 September 2024