Trusted Agent profile · North East Lincolnshire
★★★★★
2,021 reviews across 2 platforms
6 Bethlehem Street, Grimsby, DN31 1JU, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 1JU
Reeds Rains's office in North East Lincolnshire, at 6 Bethlehem Street, is rated 3.7 out of 5 across 2,021 reviews on two platforms.
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5/5
TrustpilotGreat estate agents
Great estate agents. Customer Service was fab. Leah and Tom were both very helpful and kept me up to date and chased solicitors etc. On the day of completion there was an issue with the funds being released and it was late in the day when we got the keys but Tom arranged for them to be dropped off as soon as funds had cleared. I wouldn't hesitate to use them if I move again.
1/5
TrustpilotDeposit not returned
Moved out of a property over 2 weeks ago, no deposit returned even though full return was authorised by the landlord. No communication from the office, no one replies to emails honestly shocking from all departments. We have even been chased for rent that is not due. Our deposit seems to have disappeared into thin air and no one will get in contact with us from Reeds Rains Didsbury, we are horrified at the whole process with them. We received an email to say our deposit was no longer being protected over a week ago, but it has not been returned to us since it was sent, so where is it? DO NOT USE THIS LETTING AGENTS
1/5
TrustpilotLeft in the dark by Nicola Baines.
I know all estate agents are rubbish but appalling performance from Reeds Rains.We put an offer in on our first home in April, after getting accepted less than a day late we were over the moon.We were put in touch with a lady called Nicola Baines. She was handling the sale and at first she seemed to be on the ball and quick to help. So we thought...Now the issues we had were endless. The sale took 8 months to complete and was a roller coaster of emotions along the way.With my partner heavily pregnant and us itching to get moved in. I found myself doing all the chasing for updates and getting non to little response from Nicola. The issue at hand was the vendor of our first home was struggling to receive paperwork from her solicitors regarding searches.We were asking Nicola to chase up the solicitors to make the sale move. This went on for months. Enquiry after enquiry and little to no interest from Nicola.Eventually around June time I kept trying to contact Nicola and was getting no response. Completely ignored. As I was already doing the estate agents job for them chasing up and sending information off I completely forgot about Nicola.With my partner then giving birth in August we found ourselves living out of a small bedroom in a 2 bed end terraced with a new born baby and my partners Mother, step father and sister. 6 people in a 2 bed house.I was getting very angry and tired of the let down after letdown of this sale and the estate agents not even interested in it going through. After contemplating pulling out I decided to email the Director of Reeds Rains and copy Nicola in explaining my frustration and disgust from such an appealing company...I was then in receipt of a missed phone call. When I rang back it was a lady from Reeds Rains apologising on behalf of Reeds'.Then she proceeded to inform me that Nicola had gone on sick then left the company. Abandoning all sales leaving one member of staff to pick all the properties up and work them one by one. Angela (lady who took over) i completely sympathise with and she did her best to get the sale over the line.The reason for my disgust is the fact that it went 2 months without an agent and Reeds' couldn't even be bothered to let me know she had dropped us and left.I appreciate that the sales were being directed to another member of staff but we should have been at least briefly informed that this was happening...I was absolutely disgusted. I was also told that this behaviour is not new from Nicola and she wasn't that great of an agent.The question i still have in my head despite being in the house 4 months and settled happily is why did all this take 2 months to be informed of. I had to chase for updates myself. If I didn't then how much longer would we have been in the dark. 3 maybe 4 months? I'm confident Reeds' would have been more than happy to keep us at the back of the queue.Absolutely abysmal operations from Reeds Rains. Poor management and terrible staff.I sincerely hope than Nicola Baines new employer is aware of how she treat us and I hope this leaves a mark on her career. As a manager myself why wasn't Reeds supporting her or looking into her lack of work as a staff member.She is supposedly living on the same estate as us as she told us at the start. I'd love to ask in person why she left us in the dark. Absolutely disgraceful behaviour and despite the issue being resolved. Its the fact that they left the buyer to do all the work. Causing peak stress during an already stressful time.Ironically we had to pay up front £100 for a credit check on ourselves before the property even got took off the market.I'd like the £100 back personally and suggest next time Reeds you should check your staff's work ethics before checking the buyers credit score. Which has nothing to do with the estate agent anyway. This should be handled by the solicitor.AVOID AVOID AVOID.
Dear customerFirstly, I would like to apologise for the way you feel you have been dealt with, unfortunately the colleague in question left the company 4 months ago and we can’t address this with Nicola. This being said I would be more than happy to discuss this further with you, as this is not a reflection of Reeds Rains Rotherham now.In respect to the £96.00 payment, you made while purchasing the property, this was not to check your financial position but in fact our company policy for compliance and Identity checks which is a non-refundable process.If you would like to contact me on the above please don’t hesitate to do so on 01709 363152.Regards,Reeds Rains
5/5
TrustpilotResponded quickly to request for…
Responded quickly to request for information on property and good communication during placing offer.
We're so glad we could provide quick responses and clear communication throughout your offer process. Thank you for sharing your positive experience! Regards, Reeds Rains
5/5
TrustpilotGreat customer service
Great customer service , great staff, pleasure to do business with , highly recommend.
We are so happy to hear you had such a positive experience with our customer service and staff. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation! Regards, Reeds Rains
1/5
TrustpilotWorst agency I have come across
I've rented with some bad agencies in the past, but these guys are on another level. Several cases of mistaken identity - had repair jobs turn up at my door stating my name and house number when I hadn't called anyone.Communicated with us over a move date and then a week before tried to claim we hadn't given notice. Nearly last two months rent as a result, which we had to fight for.On moving out they picked on every spec of dust and blamed us for damages that were already there. They lost email communications from us, which led to issues on the moving out period as above.They promised to fix spelling errors in our names on contract, but then refused and stated it's because our official documentation arriving in the country was wrong - still can't believe that one.All in all a terrible experience... Avoid!
Hi Ken,Sorry to read your review - we would like to investigate this further for you. You will receive a request for more information via Trustpilot.Regards,Reeds Rains
5/5
TrustpilotVery responsive
Very responsive, clear and well organised appointments for viewings.
We're truly happy to hear that our viewing appointments were clear, well-organized, and responsive to your needs. We appreciate your positive feedback. Regards, Reeds Rains
5/5
TrustpilotThank you all for all your hard work…
Thank you all for all your hard work you are an amazing team
We are so happy to hear such kind words about our team's hard work. Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Regards, Reeds Rains
5/5
TrustpilotFantastic communication
Excellent from start to finish and great to work with.
We're so glad to hear you had such a positive experience working with us from beginning to end. Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Regards, Reeds Rains
5/5
Trustpilot4 Willow Grove
We had an outstanding experience with Reed Rains. From our initial consultation, Simon took the time to understand our needs and priorities, making us feel heard and valued. The flow of information was exceptional; we received prompt emails, helpful phone calls, and the online portal provided up-to-date information on viewings and offers. We especially appreciated the regular updates and feedback after each viewing. Kurtis's expert negotiation skills and market knowledge resulted in us achieving our asking price, exceeding our expectations. He is an absolute delight to deal with and a credit to your company, professional, courteous, and friendly throughout the entire process.
We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our team. It's wonderful to know that Simon and Kurtis were able to provide you with the exceptional service you deserve. We are proud to have such talented individuals representing our company. Thank you for sharing your feedback; it motivates us to continue providing the highest level of service to all our clients.
5/5
TrustpilotBarry was very friendly and…
Barry was very friendly and communicated well throughout the process
5/5
TrustpilotKeep up the good work
They know their job and are reasonably priced
We're happy to hear that our team's expertise and pricing met your expectations. We appreciate your kind words. Regards, Reeds Rains
5/5
TrustpilotMy property at Leyland is being managed…
My property at Leyland is being managed by Reeds rains, Chorley branch. Being a new landlord and also converting my property into an HMO has been extremely stressful. But thanks to all the staff at the Chorley branch for helping me out with every step; particularly the Lettings manager Nick Reid. He has so much confidence in his voice that it was very reassuring when I spoke to him; thereby making the whole process less stressful for me. Even after being transferred to another branch he continued to look after my property until it was all ready to be let out.I cannot thank you enough and I will highly recommend Reeds Reins. Fantastic staff!!
Hello - Thank you so much for taking the time to write a positive review, we're always happy to hear our team in our Chorley branch is providing a great property management service. We will be sure to pass on the good words!Many thanks,Reeds Rains
5/5
TrustpilotReeds Rains Woodseats - Angela is a star!
Just bought our first home where Reeds Rains were the agents. We had quite tricky sellers and the whole process ended up taking far longer than it should have, but Angela was an absolute superhero in pushing things forward for us, chasing the sellers and both sets of solicitors to keep the pressure on for us. Considering we were paying her a penny as she was working for the seller not us, she really went above and beyond to sort out our issues without ever making us feel like a burden.We'll definitely be asking for Angela when we come to sell our house in the future!
Hello Rosie - Thank you so much for taking the time to write a great review, we're so glad Angela and our Woodseats branch provided you with a great service, we'll be sure to pass on the good words. We look forward to hearing from you in the future!Many thanks,Reeds Rains
5/5
TrustpilotThanks for excellent service and…
Thanks for excellent service and support that i have received though out the process of buying the property that i really like. Thanks for professionalism and making this experience nice and smooth.The whole team were very friendly approachable easy to talk to and helpful.Special thanks to Gemma, Bin and Daniel you guys are amazing. You made my experience of buying the property easy nice and smooth. Your work is Really appreciated by me and my family. Thank you once again.Regards K.D.Tamin
Hi Khaga - Thank you for taking the time to write such a positive review, we will be sure to pass on your kind words to the team.Many thanks,Reeds Rains
1/5
TrustpilotExtremely Disappointing and Stressful…
Extremely Disappointing and Stressful ExperienceI had the worst experience with Reeds and Rains. The property was listed on the market for £850 per month, but we agreed on a rent amount of £800. I paid the advance rent of £800 to Reeds and Rains, and I was instructed to pay the security deposit directly to the landlord. All parties signed the tenancy agreement at the agreed amount of £800.We moved into the property with all our belongings, but just two days later, Reeds and Rains contacted us, demanding that we re-sign the contract for £850. They have repeatedly threatened me and my wife, saying that if we do not sign the contract at the higher amount, we would have to leave the property. This has caused tremendous stress for myself and my family.With over 150 years of experience in the UK market, I never expected such unprofessional behavior from Reeds and Rains. I am extremely disappointed and would not recommend this estate agent to anyone.
Hi Melvin,Thank you for your review - we would like to investigate this further for you. You will receive a request for more information directly from Trustpilot.Regards,Reeds Rains
1/5
TrustpilotDO NOT RENT FROM THIS COMPANY!
DO NOT RENT FROM THIS COMPANY! I am a teacher and work full time and am a professional person in every aspect. I rented a property and when I moved in it was filthy and I discovered fleas in the carpets as the previous tenants had kept cats against the rules of their tenancy agreement. The inventory they gave said the property was in "good, clean condition" throughout. It was disgusting. I contested this straight away. Nobody ever got back to me to address these issues or offer support. I have now been given an inventory upon moving out which shows the damages and obviously says I have caused them. Whilst I was living there their contractor came out to collect a quote for new carpets which had been damaged by the cats and to keep that money from the previous tenants' deposit. There is some kind of scam going on because they provide you with a copy of the inventory which says it is in great condition but are obviously taking money from people's deposits each time. I think they hope most people will give up pursuing them for money in the end if they make it difficult but I intend to go all the way to the property ombudsman and take legal action if I need to. I have sent photos taken the day I moved in, all emails sent and received to local branch for investigation. They were sent tracked and tracking shows they were received two weeks ago but I have yet to hear a thing. Meanwhile my deposit gathers interest in their account whilst they recieve rent from a new tenant. Thoroughly corrupt. Pontefract branch.
HI Miranda, sorry to hear this. Could you let me know which branch you were dealing with so i can look into this further. Kind regards Emma
1/5
TrustpilotDiscrimination
After seeking advise from CAB I’m completely and utterly appalled I have been discriminated against due to being on Maternity. Been made feel terrible because of my personal circumstances. I’m absolutely furious and upset to say the least. I have had to move due to Marriage Breakdown. And move in with my parents with my young baby.I was offered a house providing my mum made the payments. - can I not be trusted? The rent was then put up from £525 to £540! So basically I’m being held to ransom! The reason I need to move so quickly is because my Dad has Cancer and is being treated with TB, as a result my 3months old baby is not vaccinated.Sorry..... I’m not that desperate. The house wasn’t even decorated to a high standard. Still required a lot of work in the garden/painting.It’s not the only estate agents that have made me feel like this, it is a disgrace how you are treated because you have to claim benefits until I go back to work.Everyone is tarred with the same brush! People who has abused the system have ruined it for people like me! Just need abit of help so I support my daughter and I. I wouldn’t mind but I could provide a guarantor and three months rent upfront. On a positive note, Janet (who works at the Pemberton Branch) is so nice! She went above and beyond for me. Just a pity her colleagues aren’t the same!
We are sorry to receive your feedback and would like to reiterate that we do not discriminate against tenants in receipt of benefits and that many of our properties are available to tenants who may be in receipt of housing benefit; whether a guarantor will be required will, however, depend on the financial circumstances of the tenant as a whole. At the time of your viewing, as you mention, the property was in need of further work and had not yet been valued for rental purposes nor was it available to rent. The rent quoted to you by the landlord was based on an estimate and on the condition of the property at that time. Following substantial improvements to the property since your viewing, and a formal valuation of it, it was placed on the market yesterday at a rental price of £545 pcm ; reflecting the rents charged for similar properties in the area. If you remain interested in the property we suggest that you contact your local team again who will be more than happy to support you in your application or in finding an alternative property for you.
1/5
TrustpilotNot had a great experience with this…
Not had a great experience with this estate agents, i understand that they are not allowed to tell you that the house is a repossession but the house i purchased had a garage that the estate agent didnt tell me about even though there were garage keys on the bunch of keys they had, that then cost double the amount of solicitors fees. After i put an offer in on the house and i had got a mortgage for it i got a sales memorandum through with all the information on stating that it had 28 days to complete which i was never previously told, buying a house is a huge process and not being told certain things and left in the dark about things is really not professional or great for the buyer so i wouldn't recommend Reeds Rains to anyone or use them again myself. I have also later found out that although the ad for the house sale said Council Tax Band B it is actually a C so, these should not happen as its all extra cash for the purchaser
Hi Kelly,We understand your frustration with the experience you had. It's important to us that our clients feel informed and supported throughout the home buying process. We'll like to investigate this further for you but will require more details. You will receive a request directly from Trustpilot.Regards,Reeds Rains
1/5
TrustpilotCriminal organisation
Criminal organisation. Also operate at "Your Move". As a landlord I received fraudulent invoices, months of failure to respond to calls and emails. They turns out they lost the keys and the tenancy agreement. End of contract 29th Sept. Still they haven't shared any paperwork and are still withholding funds in November. Lots of promises from David Tomlinson, not one fulfilled. Avoid.Update: now January, despite the response on here, no reach out or resolution.
Hi Adam,Sorry to read your review. We would like to investigate this issue for you further. You will get a request for more information directly from Trustpilot.Regards,Reeds Rains
5/5
TrustpilotOutstanding service from Katie!
I cannot praise Katie Davis- Smith highly enough. From start to finish she was absolutely amazing, professional, approachable, and always there to answer any questions or concerns we had. She kept us informed every step of the way and made what could have been a very stressful process so much easier to manage.
We're happy to hear that the support provided was so helpful. It's wonderful to know the process was easier to manage because of the guidance you received. Thank you for your positive feedback! Regards, Reeds Rains
1/5
TrustpilotAvoid these idiots
The phone went off in the pub . Free review.
We’re sorry you’ve chosen to rate our instant valuation tool with 1 star. The online valuation is intended as an initial estimate only and is generated using available market data and property information. We appreciate that, in some cases, the estimate may not reflect current values in a specific area or account for the unique features of an individual property. For a personalised valuation, we would recommend arranging a free, no-obligation, in-person property valuation. Craig, who has been working in the Clevedon property market for over 20 years, would be more than happy to visit your home and provide a detailed valuation. Many thanks, Reeds Rains
5/5
TrustpilotSelling my house - Simples!
Reeds Rains Pontefract staff have been excellent. They've kept the system smooth and simple from initial meeting, through to photo session, to arranging viewings and second viewings, and achieved a very good price for my property. An excellent team:thanks to Elise, Ash and Vicky, not to mention Sarah who worked on the marketing brochure. Well done.
Happy we made it smooth sailing for you!
3/5
TrustpilotGood staff, but poor external partners
The Reed Rains staff are professional and helpful.They do have a problem with the company they are partnered with to do identity checks, Landmark. From the payment link not working properly, I couldn't view the privacy policy and access the payment screen, to receiving payment reminders every day (six and counting) even after they sent me a receipt for my payment. The Landmark help line didn't reply to my query and Reed Rains staff responded but didn't make a difference.As is often the case good frontline staff are let down by poor IT or partners
Hi Michael,We appreciate your feedback and understand your frustration with the issues you encountered with Landmark. We value your business and strive to provide a seamless experience. We will certainly share your feedback with our partners at Landmark to address the concerns you raised. We are committed to working with our partners to ensure a smooth and efficient process for our clients.Regards,Reeds Rains
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Reeds Rains's North East Lincolnshire office has 2,021 reviews across two platforms: 9 on Facebook (across the whole business), 2,012 on Trustpilot (across the whole business).
Reeds Rains Grimsby is rated 3.7 out of 5 across all 2,021 reviews.
Reeds Rains Grimsby, 6 Bethlehem Street, Grimsby, DN31 1JU, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 1JU.
