Carter Jonas Harrogate reviews

★★★★★ 2/5

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Worst Tenancy Experience

I rented with Carter Jonas because the location of the flat was perfect for my work. My initial contact with Carter Jonas sales/rentals was very pleasant. Sadly most everything related my experience with Carter Jonas was negative. When I moved in, my mum and I spent hours (around 7 hrs each) cleaning the flat. Black dust was coating the entire living room bookshelf unit, and the shower and other appliances required extensive scrubbing. The carpet had not been vacuumed under the sofa or chairs, and when I rearranged the furniture, there was gross stuff underneath. The upholstery was so dirty that I bought covers for the chair and sofa. I spent a couple of hours completely redoing the move-in inventory because it was very incomplete and didn't make note of any of the problems with the flat. Several appliances/ lights didn't work when I moved in, and I had to deal with getting repairmen into the flat. The toilet lid was broken, and the towel heater didn't work at all. One of the living room light fixtures was noticeably cracked, the stove light didn't work, there were large cracks all over the walls, and I could keep going. That was just move-in. Thankfully I was able to get the contact information of a maintenance person (who I think worked for the landlord, not Carter Jonas), and he was very helpful. The leasing agent was unresponsive when I tried contacting her about the uncleanness/maintenance needs of the flat. I sent pictures of everything along with the completed inventory report to ensure that my deposit wouldn't be affected, but didn't receive a response. The Carter Jonas agent was also rude and ambiguous about residential parking. The common areas of the building were NEVER cleaned. And sometimes rubbish overflowed the bins. Once Carter Jonas sent a rather aggressive email to all residents of the building about this rubbish situation, which was inappropriate for those of us who were using the bins within reason. Move-out was the worst part, with Carter Jonas trying to charge more than the legal guidelines for breaking a lease (especially during a pandemic; I became unemployed, and this was why I had to break my lease). They also hassled me to keep part of my deposit for "cleaning," even though I left the flat very clean (far cleaner than I found it!). This was such a waste of my time, but I appealed on principle, and finally with the help of a third party (the deposit protection scheme) received my full deposit.I could say more, but in short, I don't plan to do business with Carter Jonas again or recommend them to anyone.

Hannah · 30 December 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Stress free move to new rental

We're just moving in to new rental, Eleanor Penney has managed the move very efficiently (very short notice meet on the weekend to view) and in a friendly and professional way, very happy with Carter Jonas for this.

Mark · 13 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Huge thanks to Mandy Jacobs who was…

Huge thanks to Mandy Jacobs who was always very straightforward and to the point, ensured a smooth and swift process all round. Completed a transaction within a few weeks only thanks to the professionalism of the team! Kudos to the entire Fulham Palace Road branch!

Teddy · 22 May 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Jessica was a joy to be around throughout what is usually a highly stressful part of one's life. . . .moving house. Always professional, smiling and cheerful even when dealing with Mr Grumpy (me), Jess went above and beyond to help us acheive our collective goal. Chapeau!

Tony · 23 March 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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As a buyer

As a buyer, I had a really positive experience working with Fred at Carter Jonas throughout the entire process and will not hesitate to go back to him/them should I sell in the future.

Jamie · 27 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Carter Jonas property sales

Interacted with Cater Jonas, and Leo Goodman-Jones in particular, who acted in behalf of the seller. Had a great experience with Leo being very accommodating and helpful in making the transaction very smooth.

Kieran · 1 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Exceptional staff members at Carter Jonas !

We have being with Carter Jonas for about 3 yrs now and find them exceptionally helpful from starting the rental process to moving onto a second property .

Susan · 1 May 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Carter Jones has been managing our…

Carter Jones has been managing our property for over ten years and hopefully will continue for much longer. Their professionalism and dedication gives us the piece of mind any owner wants. Being overseas, we require a company that thoroughly looks after the flat, efficiently attending our needs as well as our tenants’. We fully trust them and recommend their services.

Valeria · 2 February 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Carterjonas discriminates against…

Carterjonas discriminates against disabled people i have a recording of Bobby Lee telling me the reason the Fairhaven estate declined to rent to me is because I am disabled as an ex service man I find this unacceptable I was told to stop shouting but when I played the recording back the only shouting was from Bobby Lee I am taking this up with the ombudsman also they think asking for more details at the bottom of this review some how makes it better

Wayne · 16 October 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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I put up with Carter Jonas managing my…

I put up with Carter Jonas managing my property badly for 10 years, made several complaints and they did try and rectify. Recently sold the property through CJ as I had difficult tenants at the time who refused viewing access. Only solution was to allow the tenants to leave which CJ did without my approval. The sale eventually went through after 10months. During that time the property was empty but CJ said they would keep an eye on it as I was 4 hours away. Utilities have not been closed down properly by CJ despite them telling me they did it, had letters from bailiffs and now a £2k electric bill for an empty property.Use another agent!

Sam · 9 October 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great Assistance from Carter Jonas

I have rented my apartment in Chelsea via Carter Jonas for over 25 years. In all that time I found the staff incredibly helpful with all the different tenancies down through the years. I would especially like to compliment Lara and her team in the Lettings department of the Marylebone office and Lajla and her sales team in the South Kensington office.

Patrick · 1 November 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Very helpful

My mother recently purchased a house from Carter Jonas. We found them very helpful, kept us informed of any updates very promptly.

Cara · 1 June 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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I rented a tidy commercial site to…

I rented a tidy commercial site to Railtrack by means of Carter Jonas as their agent. It was for a year. Carter Jonas were allegedly managing the licence and agreed reinstatement of the site afterwards. From the beginning it took 6 months to get the rent. The site was left in March 2024 like a building site, with so much debri left that it is impossible to rent out again in its present state. The person from CJ tasked with checking the site at the end of the rental period, just didn’t bother and now says there’s no evidence that was how it was left. ( I will not mention her name at present as she does appear to be trying to get me a contact number for the main contractor responsible for this mess ) Sam Dean,from CJ, who had taken over as my contact for the deal, now says he knows nothing about it, in spite of emails from him in June apologising for his lack of action. He refuses to answer the phone to me or reply to my messages. How professional is that? CEO - Richard Bruce take note. You are employing a bunch of USELESS CLOWNS at your Warrington office, who seem to think that once they have got the business, they can ignore the promises they have made and deny all future responsibility. Never has it proved so true - the saying that self praise is no recommendation. DO NOT believe the hype of this amazing, professional and efficient company. Nothing could be further from the truth. My contacts at Carter Jonas, Warrington, have proved totally useless, lying, and will promise anything to get the business, and produce NOTHING. I dread to think how much Railtrack are wasting by employing this bunch of cons.

S · 2 October 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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This company discriminates

This company discriminates. I enquired as to viewing a property to rent. I was told that in order to be considered to rent the property I would have to pay 12 months rent up front. This is due to their vetting system being based on earnings not household income. As a full-time working lone parent I rely upon my income being supplemented; despite earning an average UK wage. Carter Jonas don’t count universal credit or any other income supplements when considering your affordability. Thus, discriminating against lone working parents. I have rented all my life, my current property is the same monthly rent as the property I enquired about and I have lived there for 7 years; paying the monthly rent without fail. I was told I wasn’t able to view the property and was made to feel ashamed. Please avoid this company if your circumstances are that of mine- their are other estate agents who value equality and diversity and basic human rights.

Anonymous · 24 September 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great letting experience!

Working with Sam was a great experience from start to finish. The viewing of the property was setup quickly with no fuss and the whole letting process was seamless.Overall a great experience from Sam and the Fulham team and would definitely use them again!

Jason · 9 February 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Would highly recommend Carter Jonas

Carter Jonas offered a fair and constructive valuation, constantly professional, great communication throughout, open and honest feedback. Successfully achieved a sale price beyond the guide price. Would highly recommend Fred and his team at Carter Jonas.

Mark · 8 July 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Super Star Agent

I have been letting my flats through Lajla in the Carter Jonas St Kensington office. Lajla is lovely and very professional. She always goes the extra mile and even writes back to me on the weekends and at night. Lajla always looks after her tenants and her landlords. She’s my “go-to” agent.

Martin · 15 July 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Prompt, professional and friendly service

We've had a great experience with Carter Jonas, who've managed the property we've been letting for many years, and have done so very professionally. Issues have been promptly resolved, and I never feel like they're avoiding us or fobbing us off (which I've found to be a problem with certain other similar companies). Special thanks to Liz Osborne, who always takes personal responsibility for us being happy with the property.

Steve · 13 May 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent service

Carter Jonas have always looked after my rental flat very well. Changeovers have always gone smoothly and although I manage the property myself they are quick and willing to step in with advice or physical help if I am not around. Very happy to recommend and special thanks to Sam Jarvis, Ana and Igor

Mrs · 12 May 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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We have just bought a house from Alex at Carter Jonas in Harrogate, and we were very impressed with his service and attentiveness. Once the offer had been accepted, he went out of his way to chase all of the chain to ensure everything exchanged on time. Would recommend.

Tristan · 24 September 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Probably the most stress free move i've…

Probably the most stress free move i've ever had. Kate was extremely friendly and insightful at my viewing, answering any questions I had. The process of putting an offer in, having it accepted and then to the move in date was seamless. Kate and Ana were really responsive throughout the process and I felt they had my best interest in mind to ensure this was the case.

Charlotte · 26 October 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Our experience with Carter Jonas was…

Our experience with Carter Jonas was brilliant.

Harry · 25 August 2026

★★★★★ 2/5

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Pretty disappointing overall.

Pretty disappointing overall.Our agent didn't particularly negotiate on our behalf and it felt like he was trying to please our buyers rather than do a good job for us. We didn't hear anything from him for 3 months after we accepted an offer, yet our seller's estate agent was in touch with us every few weeks to make sure things were on track. I eventually called our agent at the point of our purchase/sale almost falling through. He was oblivious to any problems we were having, hadn't been in touch with the chain or our solicitor or us. Over all it felt like paying for an online listing that we could have done easily ourselves. A significant amount of money for very little return. Go with an online agent and save yourself many thousands of pounds.

Vicky · 5 August 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent and professional service for the sale of my late parent's estate.

I couldn't have been happier with the service we had from Carter Jonas for the sale of my late parent's estate. From the very start Rupert offered professional and excellent advice through all stages of the sale. He was great to communiate with, would always make himself available to discuss issues and progress. Thank you so much Rupert. I wouldn't hesitate to use Carter Jonas again.

Elaine · 8 October 2021