Reeds Rains Newcastle Under Lyme reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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Dissapointing & Unhelpful

Excellent when you are looking to rent a property that they are representing as agents, but awful when you vacate.No responses to any emails and they hold onto your deposit long after the landlord has agreed to release it. Covid is their excuse not their real reason.It seems they are just playing for time.Eager to get your deposit upfront but not so keen to return it.Extremely unprofessional and very frustrating.Perhaps they need to employ more staff to be able to offer the level of service required.

Mrs · 16 June 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great for first time buyers

Our real estate agent was Neil Price from the Coventry branch. As first time buyers, we had no idea where to even start but we found the help and advice from Neil essential in starting our journey. Throughout the buying process, communication was great as we were constantly kept up to date - with any questions we had answered swiftly. Even after moving into the property, he assisted us with a few queries we had about the property and got back to us the same day, sorting the questions we had. Thank you so much to Neil - we can’t wait to start making this house our forever home.

Steph · 10 September 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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***KEEP AWAY***

***KEEP AWAY***We were treated like young dumb first time buyers and constantly lied to by the sellers and estate agents. Property was advertised as FREEHOLD, we asked the sellers about the property status, they said the property was FREEHOLD, the paperwork was in the post. During the solicitors searches, it came to light that the property was in fact LEASEHOLD.Reeds Rains asked how we found out that the property was LEASEHOLD and we explained through the solicitors, to which estate agents said "but yeah its a long LEASEHOLD " - so they already knew and were hiding and MIS-SELLING!

SLW · 25 April 2022

★★★★★ 4/5

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Positive result with some bumps in road

Firstly, Read Rains sold the property which is the primary objective. The commission price was competitive so we have a positive result. The market has been very slow this year so I appreciate why it took longer than wanted and we had to reduce the initial asking price significantly. The staff are always polite and courteous.On advice from Read Rains we engaged with their online auction service. This was a waste of time. Communication with the auctioneers was almost non-existent and no offers were made at any price.We reverted to traditional sales approach. There was confusion regarding an initial offer which never materialised but eventually we secured a sale with a different buyer.The solicitors service which partners with them on a no sale no fee basis, engaged with us but after being engaged, they informed that they were not able to cover our purchase property. This also wasted some time.Lastly, I felt that it was always me pushing for updates and progress and Reads Rains reacting. Other agents I have used are more proactive. This could have been somewhat due to a turnover of staff at the particular branch but such things are part of business and should be managed.

Chris · 22 August 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Positive and enthusiastic approach

When he came to the initial assessment of my house, Jeremy was very positive and enthusiastic. He also listened to what I had to say. He was on the buyers' case and got a result. When I go into the office he is very welcoming.

Mrs · 8 October 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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I am grateful for the quick response of Reeds Rains in my experience with two properties I wished to view. Lauren Andrea was very good to help me arrange an appointment quickly for one of them, since there were tenants to coordinate with. Also, Jim Norton was very good to meet me at the property, after having to cancel the previous appointment due to an emergency. You have very helpful staff that are much appreciated!PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Nancy · 21 June 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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This is based at the Ossett branch

This is based at the Ossett branch. The worst business I have ever dealt with!! Going through renting a house currently and the way we have been dealt with is absolutely appalling. The most miserable, unprofessional, unresponsive, utterly useless people I have ever had the misfortune to deal with.Not only have we been continuously lied to but now our calls are even being ignored.Tracy who we dealt with originally was just atrocious, never gave us a call once to update us so we called the branch ourselves every day to know what was going on. Only to be told now that we have transferred over to the Wakefield branch that she has done absolutely nothing and even gone against what we have been told!!!When Tracy isn't in I dealt with Emily who I thought was doing everything she could to ensure we got the keys at the weekend. Not only do we have a time limit for our current property but I'm 4 months pregnant and she knew all of this and getting married in a weeks time then going on honeymoon for 2 weeks out of the country, all of which was stated at the time of viewing the property. However, after our calls being ignored all day long we arrive at the Wakefield branch to be told that everything Emily said she was going to do, she did none of it!!!The way Emily dealt with my partner was just ridiculous, no use of words but actually shrugged her shoulders and rolled her eyes when he asked her a question. This company is an absolute shambles and a joke and we have not 1 good thing to say about them.They do not care about anything at all and make it unbelievably difficult and long.Never have we ever had something go on for so long and with no end in sight.The worst customer service I have ever received in my life and will never ever use them again for anything!!!!

Miss · 26 January 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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Reeds Rains should be avoided!

Imagine the response I got from a Reddish Branch Manager below after I complained about the service I received from managing my property. The amount of lies he stated in his email is alarming. Another reason to stay clear of this firm because they will mess you upHe could not even put his name at the end of the email Hello, To start things off you are copying a lot of random people into an email chain who have no part in this matter and it is causing a lot of confusion within your complaint. The complaints procedure would be to myself first and then it can escalate up the channel. Because of the numerous different emails this has caused a massive delay getting back to you. To address your issues, first of all it was Bryce who was the lettings manager here dealing with your issues with regards to the tenants of 30 Bratton Drive. After numerous emails back and forth between you both Bryce tried to resolve it by either agreeing the tenant could have his cousin move in or serve a section 13. This was agreeable and then later not agreeable by yourself. Then you wished to serve notice to the tenants to which we have to get confirmation from yourself to which Bryce never received until you contacted the branch upset that it hadn't taken place. There has been a lot of confusion with what you wish to do with the property. You were made aware of the tenants vacating as you wished to serve notice, we can not notify you multiple times of the same update. Finally a resolve was met between you and Bryce to serve notice. The tenants dropped their keys in on Thursday the 21st but this wasn't picked up until Friday due to how late it was. Again there had been some confusion as you had stated you did not want to pay for a check out report on one occasion but when you came into branch you said you wanted the check out report to be done. Jennifer in branch then spoke to vibrant who booked it for the following day for you. You have expressed you wanted to leave our services but are now asking for our assistance on matters which would not be manged by ourselves going forward. All I can do is offer my sincere apologies that you are not happy with the service you have received and offer you my best wishes going forward in the future and can end communications on this matter here, if this is not satisfactory then please see attached the complaints procedure on the next steps for you, Kind Regards

Divine · 23 July 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Up to now,everything has been explained…

Up to now,everything has been explained clearly by all staff in a professional and friendly manner.

Roy · 26 September 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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This is one of the worst estate agents…

This is one of the worst estate agents I have ever tried to deal with. They just completely ignore you. Sellers beware - find a decent agent to list your property with as these guys are useless!! Nottingham city branch. Radio silence and ignorance for 4 weeks!

KT · 13 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent Service from Hazel Grove Branch

Selling your childhood home is a difficult and emotional journey. An estate agent you can trust is essential and I can't recommend the Hazel Grove branch of Reeds Rains highly enough. Dean put me at ease from our first meeting when he came to value the property and this has continued throughout the sale process. He and his team have been polite, friendly, conscientious and professional. They've handled the marketing, EPC certificate, viewings, negotiations and survey without any fuss. They've kept me informed every step of the way and made the whole process as painless as possible. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again in the future. Thank you Dean and team.

Anne · 14 July 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!

The flat was absolutely rancid. Massive problems with hygiene and smell of tabacco and weed from downstairs has also made all my things smell I can still smell it now on things. I complained multiple times to reeds rains and that’s the reason I moved out now they are charging me for moving furniture that was already there! £150!! Dosnt even cost that even if I was liable. £200 for a clean when the flat was filthy when I moved in please find all the complaints I’ve made regarding the state of the flat! End of tennancy clean is £40 not £200. Landlord is money grabbing! The flat was infested with fleas! Boiler broke due to flat having no maintenance ever and I was just constantly ignored! Wouldn’t pay for contents insurance excess when boiler exploded! Please refur to dates on emails as I show how awful this flat was and not maintained, NEVER CLEANED FOR MY TENANCY MAY I ADD still photos of previous tenants in draws! Nantwitch are just clueless, Stephan is rude/ sexist and mansplained regarding the boiler breaking with next to no help provided. AVOID THIS COMPANY.

Georgina · 9 November 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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House was put on the market in june

House was put on the market in may. Accepted an offer on property in July. We was then offered to use there in house solicitors (oniell patient solicitors )was told it would make things quicker. The buyer was a cash buyer so straight forward. Well here we are in the middle of october and still waiting on sale to go through. All down to the solicitors we was given. Me thinking them been local no they on an industrial estate in Cheshire. Even had buyer calling my estate agents complaining on how slow things are going as they are living in a caravan ready to move in and have been for months. Well its no luxury here all packed up ready to move out. Cooking from camp stove. I would never have taken there advice and used there supposedly in house solicitors. Mental torture. Should not be put under this . Something so straight forward made difficult. Leaving 2 familys in limbo..

Shaun · 19 October 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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bad customer service

They have been my estate agents for more than 5 years. I had requested them that I would pay the contractors directly for some works inorder to reduce the price. But despite the fact that they agreed in writing that I will be paying the contractors directly, they still paid the contractors which led to loss of money for myself. There is no one point of contact. They charged me twice for renewal fees in 1 month. Whenever you ask them they just redirect to renewal team, accounts team, local branch, maintenance coordinator.

Debdeep · 13 September 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Uninterested

We were interested in a bungalow they are supposedly trying to sell in Bridlington. There is clearly a garage in the picture of the frontage, but no mention at all of a garage in the information. So we contacted them to confirm the situation, a garage being an essential on our wish list. They refused to say! Were I selling a property in that area I would be looking for an agent prepared to put in rather more effort than these. The seller deserves better.

Ray · 8 September 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Huge thanks to Tim and Lauren :)

Huge thanks to Tim and Lauren, our experience with renting so far has been professional and friendly from both of you. You have been wonderful with everything from the property viewing and application to getting the odd job sorted out ready for us to fully make ourselves at home. Every interaction has been helpful and understanding. 10/10 for both of you. A very refreshing experience compared to previous experiences with letting/ estate agents. Thank you!

Gabriella · 11 September 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Landlords in Liverpool Beware!

Landlords Beware!Steer clear of this letting agency in Liverpool. There has been a steady decline in service and leadership at this company over the past 10 years. Expect to never receive a call back or an answer to emails unless it’s to re-market the property. The standard of tenant searching has progressively reduced, culminating in the previous tenants smoking within the property and leaving the furnished property in such a state as to require a complete refurb including fixtures and fittings. The rental has steadily decreased over the years, but expenditure on the same issues are reoccurring on a regular basis. Reed Rains do not manage the property, they merely take the rent. I am struggling to find any positives for this Company, just don’t make the same mistake I did and stay with them when in all reality, I should have left them 5 years ago when the standards and leadership at the Company rapidly declined.

Francis · 24 August 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Do NOT use this agent

Do NOT use this agent. Honestly have had me crying they are so frustrating. Everything is made into a big issue. You wont get your deposit. i cannot state enough how bad they are honestly. They dont answer emails or conveniently dont received them even though they receive others and you are sending to the same email. staff are rude and just tell you lies and change their stories. Not one bit helpful everything an issue. Handed notice in and am still having to battle with them. If someone from Reeds read this i would like to know how to escalate further and hate having to deal with Liverpool office.

Kieran · 26 July 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Reeds Rains at Hazel Grove amazing service!

Reeds Rains at Hazel Grove have been the best! From the moment I met Dean I knew that I wanted to use the Hazel Grove Branch. Dean and his team have been amazing, very professional, attention to detail, always there to answer my queries, very friendly and knowledgable. They have been there every step of the way and supported me throughout the process that hasn’t been easy for me to understand but they have always explained and reassured me.

Andrea · 25 June 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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House sale has just completed, Dee made sure the whole process was simple and kept me updated throughout.

Matt · 26 July 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Shocking from store in Prescot and management from head office

Shocking from store, the regional and then there boss Sold using Prescot Can’t communicate and lied asked for staff to not deal with it as we lost trust and faith and thought they were incapable at doing there job roll. Paid for full epc sent me certificates but old one they never replaced it till I told them, Attitude is bad never them always someone else’s fault Got told by regional on phone and email the only one dealing with the house was the manager wasn’t true and left with no communication and original team were thought was ok dealing with again and told me to bring keys in even though we haven’t sold and told us it’s not our house and we’re not insured so as you can imagine being in work and getting told you don’t have your house ain’t great and then the attitude she’s right I’m wrong had pay solicitor to deal with her. Rang the manager not his issue he’s moved Regional never replies Resulted in ceo complaint - he investigated but missed large chunks out to protect his friend the regional manager Then hides away/ then on holiday This is just some of the issues we have dealt with but the list is a lot longer would give a zero if I could

Daniel · 16 June 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Private tenants AVOID ! BULLIES

Private tenants AVOID !! Never in my life have I felt intimated by a company until my dealings with reeds rains. Absolute bullies. Staff are disgustingly rude. ( Apart from Ellie, I think she is the only one who seems to have undergone any customer service training ) One lady just turned up at my house with a front door key and told me shes coming in to inspect, I asked for half an hour as I was in an important phone call. She told me that doesnt matter, she needs to come in she isnt waiting half an hour and she has a key so WILL be coming in. Alls I was asking was for a bit of time to re arrange my phone call they cant even respect that. She was made up to exert her power that she had a key for my house and was coming in. Hope that made you feel good you horrible woman. House was dirty and an overflowing bin in the living room on my 1st day, therefore caked in flies each window was a graveyard of dead flys. Oven thick with grease. (Despite being told this was being professionally cleaned before I will get the keys) I was told any maintenance issues, reeds rains sends someone to complete then charge landlord. No I sent an email with some maintenance issues and got a section 21 back! They want the house back. Landlords friend came and did some odd jobs after a long while. Not the service I was sold.

Chelsea · 14 June 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Staff was great,good communication and…

Staff was great,good communication and taking their time to explain things through. Would recommend the service over again

Ms · 27 August 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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ReedRains and religious beliefs

I tried to apply for a mortgage adviser position with Reed Rains. Due to my religious beliefs I was not able to work on Saturdays. Reed Rains were not able to accommodate my religious beliefs despite the fact I offered Sundays , they have many advisers and several estate agency offices in the area and we are in the 21st century. They claim Saturday is a busy day at estate agents (even though appointments were telephone calls only and could be any time) and would not budge to consider even a part time role. The discussion was with an area supervisor in the North West. Reeds Rains are now beginning to address the issue!

D · 23 May 2021