Trusted Agent profile · North Norfolk
★★★★★
1,236 reviews across 2 platforms
The Old Fire Station, Albert Street, Holt, NR25 6HX, North Norfolk, NR25 6HX
William H Brown's office in North Norfolk, at The Old Fire Station, is rated 2.2 out of 5 across 1,236 reviews on two platforms, including 47 Google reviews rated 4.7.
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5/5
TrustpilotI recently bought a house from William…
I recently bought a house from William h brown through the corona virus period I dealt with Shelby who works there.From start to finish she was absolutely amazing and helped me and kept me up to date with the whole progress even when she wasn’t working. I can’t thank her enough for everything she did for us. I will defo be using them in the future for buying and selling any properties we have. Thank you again Shelby X
1/5
TrustpilotWilliam H Brown took over the letting…
William H Brown took over the letting and estate agency I was using to rent my late parents flat.Beware, they have a Rent and Legal Protection option on their lettings contract, but if you then decide you no longer want them to manage the let for you this policy is 'non-transferable' .When I queried why this was not explained I got this response:-'All of the insurance products we sell are on a non-advised basis'so they do not want to know.To add insult to injury their 'complaints procedure' email has BLOCKED my complaint email 3 times with the following messageYour message to Customerrelations has been blocked. See technical details below for more information. The response from the remote server was:550 5.4.1 Recipient address rejected: Access denied [AM5EUR03FT003.eop-EUR03.prod.protection.outlook.com] so delaying tactics meaning I have to send it recorded delivery snail mail.A typical big company attitude, have now found out they are a subsidiary of Sequence Homes so part of the Connells group.
5/5
GoogleAfter trying with two different agents I decided to go local. I had been advised "not to touch W H Brown with a barge pole". Why? I wondered . I'd met Richard at the valuation, liked what I saw and heard, much the same as the other three agents who valued the property. The office has plenty of footfall going past to and from the town centre and the adjacent car park, so plenty of people to look at the properties advertised, and be able to go in and talk to someone about it. Of the three agents Richard and his team have been the most pro-active in getting my property sold, not just telling me to reduce the price again! Thank you Richard, Erika, Tom and Polly for all your support and excellent work.
5/5
TrustpilotAfter recently dealing the Broxboune
After recently dealing the Broxboune, Hertfordshire branch for my Son’s first mortgage with Ricky and the purchase of his first property, my Son & I are both very happy with the level of service and Ricky’s attention to detail was second to none. He certainly went above & beyond!Ricky was extremely helpful, as not only did he explain the entire mortgage process to my Son but he gave his time and expertise to secure my Son’s purchase. I would highly recommend his services to anyone and my Son will be highly recommending him to his friends.
1/5
TrustpilotAbsolutely diabolical!!!
Absolutely diabolical!!!Where do I start?! The attitude and general way William H Brown deal with customers is disgusting! I pay ‘full management fee’s’ for them to manage my flat for me and they had no idea the tenant hadn’t paid any bills since living in the property for over 9 months!!!Then they lied about potential tenants in another property claiming the references had ‘passed with flying colours’ Which is an outright lie as they failed! Not only that, the guarantors failed as well!! They wanted us to agree over the phone and not even sign any paperwork....that’s how desperate and unprofessional they are.And the complaints procedure is even more of a joke....being fobbed of in the hopes we’ll just give up.DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!!!!
1/5
TrustpilotAppalling costumer service.
Irang to try to book a viewing but all they were interested in was to offer me a broker and to get my email address. They said they will get in touch with the owner to arrange the viewing and will call me back. Nobody rang me so I called them again after two days and it was the same they said will sort out the viewing and call me back. Another two days have past and still no one got in touch about my inquiry. Appalling customer services.
1/5
TrustpilotI am deeply disappointed with the…
I am deeply disappointed with the service provided by WHB, which has unfortunately fallen far from the reputable company it once was. Over the past two months, I have encountered a pattern of misinformation and delays regarding the return of deposits for students who are simply trying to secure housing and move forward with their lives. Despite repeated assurances that the deposit would be released soon, there has been no progress, leaving students and their families in a challenging position.Several parents, myself included, have escalated this matter to the Ombudsman due to the unfulfilled commitments and lack of transparency. I urge WHB to reflect on the impact of these actions on students and their families, who place their trust in the company.I sincerely hope that WHB takes this feedback seriously and works to regain the trust it once commanded in the industry.
1/5
TrustpilotW H Brown St Albans
W H Brown St AlbansPlease what ever you do DO NOT go to this estate agents. They lack integrity and use bullying tactics to try and get you to sell your property with them. I decided to take my property off the market with them during my cooling off period and they did so. When I later decided to go with a different agency they contacted me to tell me that I was still in a contract with them. They twist what you have said to try and keep you locked in. It's appalling behaviour and I feel victimised and bullied by them. They push you to sign a contract from when they first value your home and they never told me that there was a 20 weeks selling period if you decide to market your home with them. Please avoid the stress and choose an agent that is upfront, trustworthy and with good customer service skills.
1/5
TrustpilotWe made a cheeky offer on s property…
We made a cheeky offer on s property marketed with WH Brown which was accepted. One day before we were to exchange they call to say they have had a significantly higher offer. We pulled out as were not going to be bullied into paying more. The next day they call and say the buyer has pulled out. Completely underhand and dishonest. Where has this mystery buyer come from? We were lucky enough to be moving into my parents in the short term, however i feel they were hoping we would panic on the basis we would have no where to live. We were effectively in a no chain situation. The house has only now completed 6 months after this all arose, for a £1000 more than our accepted offer. Worth waiting for. Why were they accepting apparent offers so late in the chain and showing people the property when it had a buyer. Do not use. They go against every code of conduct for estate agents. Corrupt as they come.
2/5
Trustpilottime wasting agents and sellers
Lesson number 1 : Do not view a house if the agent / seller is not giving basic details such as dimensions. Lack of photos is a no no. Yes we knew all of the above, but the property ticked a few boxesWe were alert to a pumping sound from the cellar, went down to investigate and found a cellar with ( presumably), a spring running underneath. House very delapidated. Was the condition in the price? Arguably not!!The house should have been advertized more honestly. Afterall, one can hardly get builders with full order books to quote for jobs, where one has no accessTotal waste of our time
1/5
TrustpilotWas pressurised into signing up to sell…
Was pressurised into signing up to sell my property after doing so I cancelled the agreement within 24 hours . I had paid a fee upfront which I was informed by the branch had been spent already on floor plans and photographer and EPC .The photographer rang me himself and apparently he wasn't aware he had been paid ! I wrote to head office and was informed that they had contacted the branch and instructed them to refund me in full .That was on 16th October now 26 November and no refund!! I would not recommend this company and avoid .
1/5
TrustpilotBarking
Barking: A very impolite and unhelpful property specifically Daivad and Gary. Daivad was very very rude and so unprofessional. I paid for the refereeing and my referencing went through however as per their words the landlord decided to not rent the flat to me after the referencing. They didn't pay my money back although my documents were not on fault. I would never recommend this property to anyone, as you have seen other reviews as well make sure you keep your distance from this property
1/5
TrustpilotDon’t even think about it...
I am a landord who made the mistake to take the full service with them. I thought they were good considering also how high their rates are but in reality they are the worst I have dealt with. Management is being done from a central office not in the same city and no one of course mentioned that when signing the contract. They have costed me more than 1k in repairs due to unacceptably late reactions after a water pipe leaked (they repaired it after a week and all the repairs walls, painting etc took them more than 3 months. Everything started moving after I gave notice to end the contract early (which is 2 months), when the manager took over. A real shame for such a big company. I made the mistake to ask them to do the check out as it was their job even after I ended early and they messed it so badly I regreted it. The only thing they are good at is finding you tenants but I am not sure I want to go back now after such a mess.
3/5
TrustpilotWilliamhbrown
I have had a lovely experience with Williamhbrown; Gina Comerford has been very efficient and helpful. Overall there is a lack of communication throughout the office as I am due to move into a rental property next week. Yet someone from the company rang me today to ask if I was still looking for somewhere. This have been very stressful and frustrating as they should have known this information already.
5/5
TrustpilotOne of the Best AGENCY in Uk
I saw online one rental property and I fallen in love that flat . I called straight away William h Brown to find out if it was still available. The agent Ruby H. Was very kind and helpful on the phone. My journey through to moving my new home was smooth and pleasant with William h Brown. It was one of my best day ever when Ruby called me on 27th and she said the landlord accepted my application to rent the flat . So I am living now my new home already a few days and I really Love it. Thank you very much all your help Ruby H. And also her Team Marianna P
1/5
TrustpilotUnbelievably rubbish is all I can say!!
The Ware branch in Hertfordshire are completely rubbish!!Where do I start?? We were unforuntate to not research agencies before we started & seemed pushed into signing up with William H Brown in Ware, Herts branch. They seemed enthusiastic & keen at the beginning showing a willingness to help us. The truth is, it's only to get you on their books! Since then we have had such poor customer service from them, my poor husband has had to constantly chase them for updates, trying to confirm viewings with them was a chore, as negotiator was hard to get hold of. They don't give you feedback on viewings of our house or even feedback from potential offers!! Communication is s***, manager & senior negotiator never available & always out of office. The rest of the staff left in the branch are so lazy they couldn't even update us on the progress of our property!Even 1 of our viewings was cancelled & they didn't even ring us to let us know, so instead we rushed out the door 1 Saturday morning assuming it was going ahead, only to be told it was cancelled when my husband rang up the following Monday!! 😡 How is that on?! Staff obviously not fit for the job! Emailed the branch manager to complain about the unacceptable poor service & communication. She seemed unapologetic, defensive & very 1 sided saying they are so busy like it's all about them 🙄 We all have busy lives aswell you know! They are all talk & no action, they are good at selling themselves as a company, but when it comes down to selling the houses, they basically let the house sell itself & wait for vendors to pick up the phone & ring them! They obviously have not got the thorough sources & database they need to be pro actively finding potential vendors, because it's been 2 months & we have only had 4 viewings. So what has been going on? Photographs are also amateur & poor quality, they are obviously not doing anything to encourage interest in customers properties. They are unprofessional & uncommitted, all they care about is your signature on the contract, then you are stuck with them for 20 weeks, which is a very long time. Please research & read reviews before you sign up to an agency & do not use this branch because you will be stuck in a trap & will not get anywhere particularly if you are keen to get the ball rolling!!!
1/5
TrustpilotIn my opinion,
In my opinion,Decided to use W H Brown based on there reputation of being the best in what they do. Got a place with a friend, was both our first time using w h brown and we viewed the place. We mentioned obvious repairs and cleaning that was meant to be done. When we got the keys and moved in we found the place hadn’t been cleaned and the repairs have not been done and they are expecting the tenants to deal with it. The property is not secure and the garden is a complete mess. Still nothing has been done about the repairs or the ongoing issues we are currently experiencing. Wouldn’t recommend them to anyone, avoid like the plague.
5/5
GoogleWhat a great team to deal with - friendly, always willing to help and proactive. Most importantly, extremely professional and realistic with advice. Richard is very knowledgeable and always does what he says he will do. Amy and Erica were friendly and efficient and have gone above and beyond the call of duty at times, even redirecting mail for me. Thank you to the team and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. In my opinion, this is the BEST estate agent in the area
5/5
GoogleNot only did they find us a buyer before they were formally instructed, they were an absolute pleasure to deal with and helped us throughout the process. When the transaction became protracted, they gave us much needed support and liased with all parties concerned in a personable and professional manner. Selling a house is never an easy process, but the delightful staff at William H Brown, helped to mitigate the many stresses associated with selling our home. Thank you to Richard, Amy, Jan, Erica and Adam from both of us.
2/5
TrustpilotProspective buyer doing all the work
I'm a buyer looking for my next home - I've viewed 9 properties so far - the 3 being sold via William H Brown (though 3 different offices) have all been a nightmare. It took 2 weeks and 5 phone calls to get a viewing on one property, and each time I called they insisted on trying to sell me other services first (conveyancers, mortgage advisors, renting options etc). After finally viewing the property 3 different people called me for feedback and again tried the hard sell. They're such a big company I can't avoid them but my experience with them is colouring my views of how appealing some properties are.
1/5
TrustpilotDishonest sales particulars - Failure to disclose material facts
After a 70+ mile drive to view what seemed to be the perfect house on paper - great house in need of some major updating, pictures made that clear - Great garden, very private with beautiful natural boundaries all around and not at all over looked by anyone.The house was empty and the agents had said we could look around the garden and have a look through the windows whilst we waited for the chap who was booked to show up around. We were wow'd by the back garden as it was a great size and so private. We were very excited and happy to have found a gem and were eager to get inside.Then the agent arrived and proceeded to tell us in a matter of fact way that a 1/3 of the garden was not included in the sale and would be sold off separately with outlined planning consent to build 4 new detached houses. That one sentence totally change the houses standing and took away all the privacy that is currently enjoyed by the property. We proceeded to view the house but made it very clear at that point that this information should have been in the sales particulars and in the online advertising details. We also said our offer would be drastically reduced if we were to make one.We decided that we liked the house and could accept the smaller garden but felt the price to high made a few offers that we were prepared to pay. Our offer was rejected so we walked away - A quick google search shows this house has been on the market on and off since 2013 with the same furniture inside, so we came to the conclusion the seller is unrealistic and decided to walk away.We wrote off a complaint to William H Brown asking why they hadn't given prospective buyers the information about the garden and they didn't feel it necessary as the agent was happy to inform people as they viewed. 4 detached houses being built in the garden and they don't feel buyers have the right or need to know prior top arriving at the house?An estate agent has a legal and moral duty to give any such information out that they have that can affect a buyers decision prior to them becoming financially involved. I might add, the ombudsman has stated that a buyer becomes finally involved when they turn the ignition key in their car and drives to view a property.Will Cross - Compliance Controller at William H Brown (Connells Group) decided against my complaint because he didn't feel the property was misrepresented and the fact that we made two offers backed that up.We did make an offer, our first offer was 60k below guide, and our second and final was 35k below guide.It transpired that Will Cross was looking at the photographs and his reasoning was only the areas of garden included in the sale were shown. Bagshaws Residential who are also part of the Connells Group tried to sell this house at auction and failed - Again, this is listed on Rightmove with all the garden pictured, even the areas that aren't included in the sale. This is the place we first found the house.. So they are reviewing.Both William H Brown and bagshaw residential are selling this house and they are also selling the land - They have a total of 4 adds between them on right and not one of these agents have mentioned 4 detached houses are to be built in the garden. William H Brown have since added an agents not to say the boundaries are being redefined - Yet they do not note planning has already been granted to build 4 detached houses in the garden.Yet Will Cross of the Connells Group does not believe this property is being misrepresented.It also needs to be said, they haven't sold this house and have failed the owner also by thinking it acceptable to let buyers know when the view and not allow them to decide before they arrange to view.
5/5
GoogleThe service we received from William H Brown in Holt was second to none. In particular, Bethany was extremely personable, helpful and knowledgeable and is a real asset to the company. Nothing was too much trouble and I would highly recommend.
1/5
TrustpilotGidea Park Branch - Avoid!
We have been extremely dissatisfied with the service we received from this branch throughout the sale of our property. After we accepted an offer, the team essentially disappeared, leaving us to handle both transactions ourselves. We were forced to coordinate between all parties, chase solicitors, follow up with the lender, and manage the entire process over the course of four extremely stressful months. WHB provided no meaningful support or assistance during this time.Even the estate agent representing the property we were purchasing expressed their shock at the appalling service we experienced. They had to step in and fill the gap left by WHB to ensure our sale was progressing.The only time we witnessed any enthusiasm from WHB was when they signed us up. After that, their level of professionalism, engagement, and service declined dramatically. Their sole tangible contribution was organising the viewings, and beyond that, they offered little to no value.
2/5
TrustpilotDon't Even Bother
Current tenant in a property managed by William H Brown. Landlord is what you would call rogue and flat out refuses to carry out basic maintenance tasks as well as essential electrical safety items. This agency are not interested in helping in the matter. Rather they are happy to collect your money via the rent paid and allow bad practices to carry on. If you're a rental prospect or even a potential buyer, steer well clear as they are only interested in your wallet rather than your standard of living.
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