Hunters Manchester reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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I am very disappointed:

I am very disappointed: After my property was managed by Brandford Hunters for around 6 years, I was suddenly charged £240 for a new rental reform bill contract and £45 plus VAT per person for AML checks. These fees were not clearly explained or agreed with me in advance. The deduction was also made from my refund before I had signed or agreed to the new contract. I feel this is unclear and unfair, especially as a long term landlord client.

Phoebe · 25 June 2026

★★★★★ 4/5

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Since writing my initial review below, the manager from head office, Maryam got in touch with me and has been so helpful. She looked into my complaint and communicated with me along the way which has been really appreciated. She has gone above and beyond for us and resolved everything so quickly. The issues had been going on for months so it really does show how good communication makes such a difference. She has also arranged for our deposit to be returned to us quickly. I can’t thank Maryam enough for how she handled everything and it has really made me think differently about Hunters and I would now reconsider using the company in the future. If I could give this place 0 stars I would do. The employees are disrespectful and speak to you disgustingly. It is almost impossible to get any response from them apart from when they are trying to rip you off or harass you with incorrect invoices. They are somehow able to get new tenants into properties but unable to return old tenants deposits / communicate about it. Absolutely ridiculous and the worst experience I have ever had with a letting agency. Avoid this place at all costs

Francesca · 27 August 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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I would strongly advise others to think…

I would strongly advise others to think twice before renting through this estate agent. When we signed our tenancy agreement, the property was advertised and agreed with included parking, which was a key factor in our decision to rent the flat. However, just a few months into our tenancy, the parking was suddenly closed off and made unavailable. This caused significant inconvenience and disruption to our daily lives, especially as parking had been a major factor in choosing this property. What’s particularly frustrating is how the situation was handled. The estate agent did very little to help resolve the issue and took no responsibility whatsoever, despite the parking being part of what was originally offered. Communication was poor, and we were essentially left to deal with the consequences on our own. During this time, we were forced to park in a Tesco car park and pay for parking after work. On multiple occasions there were no spaces available, meaning I had to drive around late in the evening trying to find alternative parking elsewhere. This was both stressful and time-consuming. To try and resolve the issue, my partner had to take several hours out of his working day over the course of a week, including attending a three-hour meeting. Despite this effort, the only solution offered was for the landlord to contribute just 50% towards alternative parking, which was located far away from our building in a public car park. Even with this contribution, it would still leave us paying over £100 extra per month for something that was originally included. To make matters worse, the flat has now been re-let at a significantly lower price than we were paying. We were paying £1,200 per month with parking included, yet it has since been advertised for under £1,000 per month without parking. In that context, the offer to contribute just 50% towards inconvenient, off-site parking feels completely inadequate and frankly quite insulting. We were ultimately forced to find a new property, which cost us hundreds of pounds in moving expenses, required taking multiple days off work, and caused a huge amount of stress. Despite this, the agent offered no compensation and even suggested we should be grateful to have been released from the contract. Once we had agreed to leave due to the parking issues and lack of support, we were then required to accommodate viewings of the property. This took up additional hours of my partner’s working day and caused further disruption at an already stressful time while we were trying to organise our move. Only months after we moved out did the agent state that the landlord would cover the additional parking costs we incurred, but this was conditional on us agreeing to drop any other potential claims. We will not be agreeing to this. Had they taken proper responsibility for misrepresenting the property and the significant inconvenience, cost, and stress caused, this situation may have been handled very differently. The issues didn’t stop there. They then attempted to charge us money from our deposit for items such as “discoloration in the washing machine drawer”, something that was already documented in the original check-in report. They provided an amount for repair without any supporting cost evidence. When we challenged this and requested proof, the quotes we eventually received were extremely high and unreasonable. We had to stand our ground and escalate the matter to TDS for dispute resolution, and only then did we end up paying only 40% of what they were trying to charge. It has now been months since we left the property and we still have not received our full deposit back, which is adding further financial strain and stress. Overall, this experience has been extremely disappointing. A letting agent should provide support, take responsibility, and offer fair, reasonable solutions when issues arise. Unfortunately, this agent failed on all counts, and I would not recommend using them

Ella · 15 June 2026

★★★★★ 2/5

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Paul

At the start they are very helpful and friendly but the site is pretty useless i am doning 97 percent looking for my flat my self i mite as well do it my self they ask me to send a picture what place i am looking for they said they will help me out but they didnt i sent a photo what i am looking for i got no response useless i am done

Paul · 22 July 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Avoid this agency at all costs.

I paid a £135 holding deposit to secure a room with an agreed move‑in date. The moment they took my money, they changed the date and told me I could only move in several days later. Because of their change, I could no longer proceed and asked for a refund, which they refused. Every part of the process felt unprofessional. They changed key terms after taking payment, ignored the written agreement, and then tried to keep the deposit even though the change was entirely on their side. I had to escalate the issue to the Property Ombudsman because they simply would not do the right thing. This experience caused unnecessary stress, wasted time, and disrupted my housing plans. Based on how they handled this situation, I would strongly advise others to be extremely cautious before handing over any money.

Red · 19 May 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent service and support provided by Hunters Manchester. In particular Lucy, Daisy and Candice guided me through the maze of potential pitfalls that exist with any lease agreement. I would recommend to anyone who is not sure about what is involved .

W · 16 April 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Robot refused to give me a viewing

Awful experience trying to arrange a viewing. Spent yonks on the phone with a robot. It asked me unnecessary questions and misheard things; then had to reconfirm everything. Eventually it was happy. I hung up and it started again this time by text. In the end it refused to let me have a viewing unless I told them my spending budget - which I wasn't prepared to do. Do not sell your property through these idiots.

Iain · 15 June 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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As a landlord I find the advice provided by Kai & Candice at the Manchester Branch of Hunters extremely valuable. They both keep me up to date when tenancies are due for renewal and when documentation needs updating / renewing. I am disappointed that the Landlord's portal has now been discontinued as I found this really useful. A bit of notification that they were doing this would have been helpful.

Lesley · 12 November 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Hunters have sold our house…

Hunters in Bearwood have sold our house expertly…Mark followed our remit , dotting all the eyes and crossing the tees. They offer and maintain a friendly professional experience at all times.. Mark and Cherie were/are a delight to work with solving any issues as they arise .. If you want to seek a property use them⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Karen · 23 October 2025

★★★★★ 2/5

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Disappointed

Disappointed, we learned our house purchase had fallen through at the point of us being ready to exchange on our property. We found out that the office had known about it and left it to the agent, who had been looking after us, to tell us after she came back from annual leave! We never got a reason for the purchase to fall through and they even tried delaying us putting an offer in on another property. Luckily this was with another agent and we trusted our gut as the trust with Hunters had gone. 7 weeks later we were in our new home. Felt let down and disappointed with Hunters. This was our first and last time dealing with them.

P · 7 May 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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My experience with Hunters was deeply…

My experience with Hunters was deeply disappointing. Repeated administrative errors relating to notices and tenancy handling caused unnecessary delays, additional time, and avoidable stress during possession proceedings. When I recently contacted the branch again regarding future instructions, I was informed in a dismissive manner that they no longer wished to work with me due to previous disputes, disputes which arose from their own handling failures. Professionalism, accountability, and respectful communication appear seriously lacking based on my experience!

Yina · 20 May 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Invasion of privacy-HUNTERS LETTING AGENTS IN TRING-why not answering e mails matters

HUNTERS LETTING AGENTS IN TRING Thinking of renting via Hunters in Tring? My experience is very poor, at the moment they are not even replying to my e mails. Have had lots of problems with hot water etc, but my Xmas has been ruined by landlord taking it upon themselves to enter my home, poke around, opening cupboards etc, comment on water heater left on, all whilst I am away, under the pretext of a non essential repair that has been outstanding for 4 months at least. Hunters seem to think this is all ok, no reply to any of my e mails (nothing new there), for the last 4 days. I think this is really irresponsible behaviour by a letting agent as this feels like an invasion of privacy, am struggling to get early flight home to try to stop this from happening. I think there are good reasons why Hunters don't actively have a trust pilot account, on reading the reviews that is understandable.

Julie · 28 December 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Enquired about a property

Enquired about a property. Travelled a round trip of 10 hours to view said property. Landlord accepted application but needed to contact freeholder to seek permission to let. Original chap I was dealing with was superb, but he went on leave. Hunters then left me sat for a week without communication, and let to someone else during that period. Absolutely infuriating waste of time and effort and an appalling way to treat a potential customer. Don't go near them.

Paul · 8 May 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

A really HUGE thank you to Alex Kendrick for his expert and dedicated work from the outset- marketting my flat brilliantly, dealing with questions along the way, and always impeccably calm and friendly- even when he had to run a new office on his own. Hunters got me by far the best price selling my flat and swift service, compared to other agents I tried.

Charlotte · 28 February 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Avoid with all cost!

Rented an apartment they told me it was deep cleaned before handing over the keys and everything would be fixed etc nothing was cleaned blood on walls mould in all rooms had a faulty/leaky boiler very slack on emails no communication in there office also they was very rude over the phone we never moved into the property due to all the damages and mould etc I was willing to give up my first months rent and for them to send me back the deposit but they refused to send anything back I would highly do not recommend this company/agancey to rent/buy a property from they are useless and slack

LEWIS · 11 April 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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"Avoid Hunters Property Management

"Avoid Hunters Property Management, Inefficient, Rude, and Unprofessional" My experience with Hunters Property Management has been extremely disappointing and frustrating. They have consistently demonstrated poor service, inefficiency, and a dismissive attitude towards tenant concerns. Ineffective Issue Resolution: Hunters fails to handle even basic maintenance issues. For example, a heating issue during winter was passed to the landlord without any attempt to troubleshoot. I had to step in and take personal risks to resolve the problem myself, only to discover it was a simple battery replacement. Their inability to perform even basic triage highlights their lack of professionalism and problem-solving capabilities. Creating Gaps Between Tenants and Landlords: Instead of acting as a competent mediator, Hunters merely relays messages between tenants and landlords, causing delays and unnecessary misunderstandings. This approach has damaged the relationship between myself and the landlord, as the agency often fails to communicate effectively or accurately. Rude and Dismissive Behavior: The staff frequently respond to concerns with a dismissive tone, making tenants feel unsupported and undervalued. Their arrogant demeanor gives the impression that addressing tenant concerns is a favor rather than their responsibility. Neglecting Tenant Safety and Comfort: Health and safety issues, such as rat infestations and malfunctioning alarms, were not addressed promptly, despite the serious risks they posed. The lack of urgency in handling these matters has caused significant stress and discomfort for my family. Minimal Value Added: Hunters operates more like a messenger than a property management service. They fail to provide meaningful solutions and seem content to pass the burden of responsibility onto others, leaving tenants to fend for themselves. Overall, Hunters Property Management has proven to be unprofessional, inefficient, and dismissive. Both tenants and landlords deserve better. I strongly advise against using their services if you value timely resolutions, respect, and effective communication.

Onkar · 19 November 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Hunters are not interested

Hunters let the house adjacent to ours. There have been multiple pipe leaks around the bathroom causing flooding which in turn is causing damp smells on our side due to the length of time taken to address the issues. It's been repaired after four weeks now within hours water is currently coming through the ceiling next door soaking our party wall and they have told the tennant it's livable no problem. Hopefully they won't charge them for a wet room!!!

Tony · 5 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I have been struggling for months to…

I have been struggling for months to find a decent flat to rent. I tried several letting agents, but none of them could find a suitable place for me. However, I finally found Hunters Letting Agents, and I want to thank Amy for guiding me through all the necessary steps to secure my flat. I would highly recommend Hunter Letting Agents to anyone in search of a rental property.

Nigel · 1 April 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

So I've been trying to find a place to live now for months and felt like I as constantly being screwed over by other agents in Manchester untill I met Aimee at Hunters. Aimee is absolutely fantastic and honestly the best. She replies to my emails promptly, always takes my calls, answers all my questions and has been super supportive throughout the whole process. She goes above and beyond. I honestly feel like Aimee is an outstanding member of the team and by far the best and honest agent out there in Manchester.PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism

Miryam · 27 August 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Hunters have been absolutely amazing from start to finish, which isn’t easy for me to say as I have tried several in my life and found all others to be severely lacking! I will however, be going back to Hunters after my experience using them to sell my city centre apartment & I can’t recommend them enough. I was initially apprehensive about going with Hunters since their fees were higher than any other agents I’d reached out to. Now I can say they are absolutely worth the money. I initially dealt with Martin, the sales manager. Martin spent time in our initial consultation answering all my questions. He came prepared to the valuation viewing, with evidence & documentation to back up his suggestions on price & positioning (something only 1 other estate did!) His passion and enthusiasm to work with me was what convinced me that despite paying a couple of grand more for their services, my apartment would sell at the price that I wanted & so the extra would be more than covered. I was not wrong. Listing the property was a quick & simple process, and whilst Martin guided me, I had full control & final say over how the property was listed. It looked incredible and really made the most of the property, especially the “dolls house” floor plan. One the listing was in place, I then dealt with Ben, the sales negotiator, who kept me up to date on the viewings and the output from them. Within 1 week the property was sold, well over asking. There were some negotiations on price, and for the first time in buying/selling a property, I felt like the estate agents really cared about both parties and getting something that everyone was happy with. Thanks Ben! Once the sale was agreed, I was transitioned over to Sam, the Sales Progressor. Hunters could not have been more helpful. Sam kept me up to date all the way through the process, with regular emails and phone calls to check on me and to update from the buyers side. These were particulary valuable and appreciated when solicitors and lenders were asking more and more questions and Sam did an excellent job of keeping both parties happy and communicated with me very regularly. Despite things not going exactly to plan, I didn't feel concerned at all as I fully trusted Hunters & Sam to help us all get the job done. Sam continued to go out of his way, chasing solicitors and all parties all the way through. I decided to go with Hunters’ associated conveyancers as Hunters reassured me that they could help move things along with them if there were issues. Whilst I am still undecided about the solicitors themselves (whilst they knew leasehold, they barely communicated directly, I had 4 phone calls in total with my solicitors, the rest was via their portal and Hunters!), Hunters could not have facilitated the sale more from their side. Ben and Sam were always available to chase up my solicitors and to get things moving or remove blockers. Without them, my sale would surely have dragged on and on. Having sold and bought before, so I know how important it is that everyone works together towards hitting a key date & this is what Hunters really excelled in doing for me. In summary, Martin and his team at Hunters in the city centre do cost more than many others, however they are worth their weight in gold and I would not hesitate in using them again in the future. Thank you for helping make one of the biggest processes in my life, so pain free!PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Rachael · 27 August 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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Damaged our house, and we're not even their clients!

Hunters hung a "for sale" sign on our property, which was a surprise to us, since we were neither selling nor letting the property. When asked to take it down, four visible holes have been left in the wall of our home. It has been six and a half weeks, and the holes are still there. In a couple of weeks, we're going to need to escalate this to the ombudsman. Frankly, I'd be happy with getting the cost of some filler from them and doing it myself. Companies need to be held responsible for damage - they cannot be let off with an "oopsie, my bad".

James · 15 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Thankfully with Alex & his teams hard work at Hunters, they got me a buyer for my apartment. And it was not a easy task finding one .Alex was very very professional & helpful from start to finish, and i will be using hunters again & would recommend anyone else to use them . Cheers Karl 🍻 M

The · 29 March 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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I had an outstanding experience working…

I had an outstanding experience working with Gary as my estate agent. From the very beginning, he was professional, approachable, and incredibly knowledgeable about the market. He took the time to understand my needs and guided me through every step of the process with clarity and patience. What really stood out was Gary's communication - he kept me informed at all times, promptly answered questions and made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable.

Janet · 26 March 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Viewed a rental property

Viewed a rental property. I wanted to proceed but then told they wanted to collect more interest and no communication whatsoever. Absolute shocking service and wouldn't recommend at all. Thankfully I got no further with my application, well I guess I don't know cause they never come back to me. What a joke!!

Darren · 14 September 2026