Every review we hold for the Nottingham office, from every platform, shown as written. First names only.
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotVery happy with the service I received.
Very happy with the service I received.Carl Finch kept me updated regularly.His communication between myself and other parties involved was brilliant. My property far exceeded my expectations at Auction.I would definitely recommend using them.
Mrs · 17 May 2021
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Hi Mrs Booth. Thank you for your five star review - and congratulations on your sale.SDL Property Auctions
★★★★★ 1/5
Trustpilotwaste of time
Each auction list full of already sold plots. normally half of the list is already stamped as sold so no point in saying you have x plots available when half are not.Fees are very high at around 8000 on top to be paid on each plot.The auctioneer is so slow and very monotone and boring to watch.Difficult to get through on phone as it constantly rings out and goes to answer service.Still no staff in the office and it looks closed down from outside and still using covid as excuse.Lady I finally spoke to was very helpful in the end though.
Ms · 28 September 2021
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We’d like to address a few of the points you’ve made to hopefully provide a little more context for you. We sell properties 24/7, 365 days a year, so there’ll always be a number that sell before the live-streamed auction each month. In terms of our fees, these are always set out for any bidders, in full before the auction begins and vary depending on the type of sale. We’re sorry you’ve struggled to get through on the phone, this is something we will address. Our Birmingham office currently isn’t open for customers as our team are working from home, and we apologise if this has caused any issues. We’re glad to hear that you were able to get through in the end and it’s great to know that the service you received was helpful to you. If there’s anything else we can do to help clear up any questions you might have, please feel free to drop us an email to enquiries@sdlauctions.co.uk and we’ll arrange a time to chat.Best wishes, SDL Property Auctions
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotVery poor communication I purchased a…
Very poor communication I purchased a property from them, they charged a ridiculous buyer fee of 6k it’s a scam “the variable” fee is!! Took my money left me to deal with the sale turns out they and the buyer failed to notify me that the property has a enforcement notice on it, it takes the local authority 6-8 weeks to respond to the enquiries and they know this that’s why they say make your own enquiries and complete sale in 20 days they take their fees and deposit and that’s it they no longer are interested in you or the property and won’t bother to even respond to you, only time they are quicker than a formula 1 car in contacting you is to take their own fees, no customer service at all, will never uses this rip off merchants again AVOID they say check legal packs not everything is in the legal pack!!! They offload bad properties with legal issues and they are very clever at it
Tariq · 25 September 2021
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Hi Tariq, We’re sorry to read you are unhappy with the experience you've received with your recent property purchase and we can only apologise for any issues you've had getting in touch with our team. We do advise all our buyers to read the legal pack thoroughly with their solicitor prior to bidding at auction, but this isn’t the only due diligence that should be completed in advance - this would include things like contacting the local authority regarding your planned purchase. We would never attempt to hide any fees and do our upmost to lay out the conditions of the sale as clearly as possible, so it is disappointing to read this is how you've been left feeling. It’d be great if we could talk to you about this in more detail to find out if there's anything we can do to help further - please email us using enquiries@sdlauctions.co.uk and we’ll be able to arrange a time to chat. Best wishes,SDL Property Auctions
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotSelling with SDL
Following our sale with SDL I would throughly recommend them. Our valuer was Laura. We were very impressed by her professionalism. She provided valuable advice and support from our first meeting. She was always available when we had any questions and her level of communication was excellent.We had some involvement with other members of the team and found them helpful and knowledgeable tooWe were extremely pleased with the price our property achieved and would recommend SDL to anyone with a similar property to sell
Tim · 7 September 2021
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Hi Tim,Thanks so much for leaving us such a lovely 5-star review. It's great to hear how helpful you found Laura - we're so glad to have been able to help with your sale by auction. Best wishes, SDL Property Auctions
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotGut feeling
I’ve only had dealings with this company for two weeks, poor is an understatement,appointments not kept, emails not replied too and promised phone calls not recieved then the day before auction the property sold prior to auction. Can’t see myself using this company in any future purchases.UPDATE, re your response , no confusion on my part I adhered to the set time set via email, next booking only sorted as I phoned yourselves,no missed calls on my phone I’ve checked my log, stated property going to auction only it never did sold prior, I’ve used your competitors who have been very professional my dealings with yourselves EXTREMELY POOR.
Honest · 31 August 2021
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Hi Mr Goddard, We understand there was some confusion when booking in your viewing request and we can only apologise for the inconvenience this caused. We rebooked your viewing as soon as possible, attempted to call you before the property sold on Tuesday and were unable to get through.We appreciate this must have been frustrating for you. If you’d like to discuss this further please email enquiries@sdlauctions.co.uk and we will call you back.Best wishes, SDL Property Auctions
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotA first auction experience.
Having never had any auction experience, I felt unprepared and unsure about entering into the process. However, I was very quickly put at ease with clear and lengthy explanations about procedures. I felt totally supported and would definitely recommend SDL property auctions.
Mrs · 27 September 2024
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Thank you for your 5 star review!
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotNot very happy with the service
Not very happy with the service. Transparency is needed and clarity. I won’t be using them again.
Jason · 25 May 2023
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Hi Jason. We're sorry to receive your feedback. We pride ourselves on operating our auctions in a transparent manner so we're disappointed you felt we fell short and you do not wish to work with us again. We would very much like to talk to you about your experience with us and would be very grateful if you could please contact us at enquiries@sdlauctions.co.uk with your contact details so we can call you to discuss this. Thank you.
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotSpoke to Ruth for clarification…
Spoke to Ruth for clarifications on two lots. She was very patient, respectful and generous with her time and she clarified all the points I had doubts about. Truly an excellent ambassador for the company.
Patang · 15 December 2020
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Hi there,Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review - we're so glad to hear how helpful you found Ruth. We've shared your feedback with her and the rest of the team now. Best wishes,SDL Property Auctions
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotThankyou Carl (sdl)
Absolutely fantastic, your agent Carl was a star he always answered our calls and kept us up to date every step of the way unlike most estate agents we have dealt with recently.
Mrs · 11 May 2021
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Hi Deborah, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely 5-star review, we're so glad to have been able to help with your property transaction.Best wishes, SDL Property Auctions
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotAndrew Parker was brilliant to deal…
Andrew Parker was brilliant to deal with, extremely professional and a world class auctioneer
Consumer · 29 July 2023
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Thank you for your wonderful five star review. It's great to hear you had such a great experience working with Andrew and the team.
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotRyan and the team at SDL offer a clear
Ryan and the team at SDL offer a clear, straight forward processed service that makes the whole on line auction experience easy.I am delighted to be able to work with this team of professionals.
Darren · 20 January 2021
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Hi Darren,Thank you for leaving us a great 5-star review - it's fab to hear how happy you've been with Ryan and the rest of the team. Best wishes, SDL Property Auctions
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotI was very nervous about the prospect…
I was very nervous about the prospect of buying via an auction but the process was very reassuringly professional and well facilitated. Others were awkward and not first timer friendly.
Labi · 12 October 2021
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Hi Labi,Congratulations on your purchase! It's great to hear how helpful you found our team, especially considering it was your first time buying by auction. Best wishes, SDL Property Auctions
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotGood friendly service
We had never sold at auction before, and all the staff at sdl were very helpful, patiently explaining the process as we went through. Unfortunately, we did not get a sale in the first auction, but were then contacted by Sam Rashid who gave us excellent advice on what to do for the next auction, and it worked and we got a sale yesterday. Sdl staff kept us informed without prompting throughout the process and our auctioneer was excellent (Andew). Thanks to you all!
Jenny · 28 May 2021
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Hi Jenny,Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback - it's great to hear about your sale result! We're glad to have been able to help.Best wishes, SDL Property Auctions
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotMy Brilliant Experience with SLD
From start to finish SLD were fantastic. Me and my brothers had never used an auction before but once our estate agents intrduced us to SLD we were sold. They sent someone to the property the same day as we phoned them he came and explained how it works,gave us a price outline of our property which we followed. Inbetween if we had any questions we could call and if they were busy they would always call back. I would definitely go again with SLD FANTASTIC Service. Thanks SLD
Ivan · 25 May 2021
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Hi Ivan,Thank you for taking the time to leave us such great feedback, congratulations on your sale!Best wishes, SDL Property Auctions
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotFirst class professional service from…
First class professional service from beginning to end. Rob and the team are extremely helpful and without doubt would thoroughly recommend.
JT · 4 December 2022
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Thank you for your five star review. Rob and the team are delighted you had a great experience working with us.
★★★★★ 3/5
TrustpilotGood in parts but a sting in the tail
We were recommended to use SDL by our Estate agent as our property was not receiving much interest. Initially SDL were very good but this did not last. Our property was withdrawn from auction by SDL on 3 occasions due to lack of registered bidders. It is not clear in the Auction pack that this could happen. I should point out that this was an on line auction. We eventually removed the property from sale by them and our eventual buyer came via our original Agent. We were still charged a £7500 auction fee, which is inline with the contract but seems a bit rich given the fact that they had failed to find a buyer.
Customer · 17 May 2021
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
We’re disappointed to receive your review of your experience with us, however we’re pleased to see your property has sold. We’re not sure which specific property your comment relates to so we cannot comment on specifics to your sale. However, we record and communicate with all interested parties for all the properties we have for sale. Unfortunately, sometimes we do not receive any registered bidders and in those circumstances we withdraw the property and discuss options with the seller. We’re sorry that the process wasn’t explained to you fully from the start and it is something we will incorporate into our ongoing training. If you would like to discuss this further, please email us at enquiries@sdlauctions.co.uk and we’d be happy to look into the details of your sale.SDL Property Auctions
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotExcellent Service
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the SDL Auction team for the excellent service in selling my dad's home, (we mainly liaised with Neal Hume, Suky Chand and Brian). We had never sold a house via auction and we were very nervous. The team were all professional and kept us informed at every stage and the process ran smoothly and we got a better than expected price for my dad's home. Everything completed within the month. Excellent! Thank you I would definitely recommend this service to friends.
Carol · 16 May 2021
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Hi Carol,Congratulations on your sale. Thank you for your five star review. It's great to hear you received such a good service from our team.SDL Property Auctions
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleThis is my first purchase through SDL. Lot Num 16 was purchased prior to auction with the aid of Andy. He made this happen.
All I can say is speak to Andy if anyone has any queries regarding property or offer prior to auctions.
I would like to say thank you to Andy for his help
Mo
Messi · 22 June 2022
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotProperty Sale Auction
From initial engagement to the sale date SDL have kept me informed on progress and confirmed expectations . They offer good advice and direction . The support has been good and SDL have been very easy to talk and listen to and discuss any issues or concerns . Their coverage of the property for sale on their website is very clear and informative .
Mr · 9 May 2023
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Thank you Fred. We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed your auction experience with us. We hope to work with you again in the future.
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotA hassle-free and professional experience. Would recommend.
Having had no experience selling a property through auction before, I was quite tentative. As I'd heard good things from a few other people I opted to use SDL as they would likely give me the coverage for the best sale price.From the start to the completion day today, the people at SDL have been nothing but professional, helpful and, quite simply, very good to deal with.A great many thanks from me and my father for all you advice and help.Cheers Mick.
M · 26 April 2021
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Hi Mick, Congratulations on your sale! We're happy to have been able to help and your feedback on the team is great to see. Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. Best wishes,SDL Property Auctions
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotLove working side by side with these…
Love working side by side with these guys. Jessica Royce is my contact and she is brilliant! Always updates me on everything and so far everything we have put into auction this year has sold...bring on 2020!!!
Jordan · 13 November 2019
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Thank you for your great review and comments on your positive experience working with Jessica. It's great to hear your sales have gone through successful and we also look forward to working with you next year!
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleArranged appointment.Valuation person called me. Mr.J..
Made an appointment 30 June appointment time was lunch time. he called me traffic on M1. I will be with you about 3pm. I said that is ok.He did not arrived till 16.30 called him few times no answer. . He Text me 16.35pm. will have to arrange call you tomorrow.
HE DID NOT.
Billy · 26 August 2023
Agent replied · 21 June 2024
We're very sorry to receive your review and hear about your experience.
We have looked into this and unfortunately our valuer Jim lost his mobile signal on the way to the valuation and wasn't able to keep you up to date on his progress. We would very much like to rearrange the appointment and so our valuer Jim will call you back to rebook this.
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotSuperb service
My previous experience of the housing market was a long drawn out period of stress and frustration. I was not looking forward to selling through auction because of this prior experience.Laura, who dealt with the house sale was not only very professional but incredibly reassuring, very supportive, enthusiastic and highly motivated.I was skilfully guided through the whole process which reduced the stress to an absolute minimum. Through the expertise of Laura and everyone involved, the sale surpassed my expectations significantly.I will always be grateful for the personal consideration that I was shown. I would certainly have no qualms about using SDL's services or recommending them to anyone.
Chris · 7 April 2021
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Hi Chris,Congratulations on your sale! We're so glad to have been able to help and are happy to hear you've been able to benefit from the faff-free nature of a sale by auction. It's lovely to hear your feedback for Laura and the rest of the team - thank you for taking the time to leave us a lovely review and recommendation. Best wishes,SDL Property Auctions
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotSpecial conditions with fees held back until day before auction.
So it looks like Kensington Investments has taken his dodgy dealings to SDL then..Why are you allowing this person to upload his special conditions of auction so late??? The deadline for registration is tomorrow and the special conditions of auction are still not available.I know kensington is paying you but you have a duty of care to buyers too- it is terrible that you allow this to happen.He was banned by auction house for his unscrupulous behavior and he has just jumped ship to you. It is unfair and immoral that you allow this to happen.Why aren't these special condition uploaded with the rest of the documents? These will undoubtly be loaded up with extra fees to be paid by the buyer which in itself is bad enough, but not giving potential bidders time to read them or ask a solicitor to read them is unforgivable. You are clearly aware and either turn a blind eye or worse, encourage it!Kensington sets out to rip people off and I am afraid that by standing by and allowing this you are complicit and just as guilty.Shame on you
Sunny · 23 March 2021
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Hi Sunny,Thank you for your review and we're sorry to hear your frustrations.You are absolutely correct that we have a duty of care to our buyers and that's the very reason we have a fee sheet for our sellers, to ensure total transparency with the legal packs.Unfortunately some legal documents are sent to us much later than we would like and while we know this must be frustrating for you, we can assure you that would not offer a property for sale if these were not received in time for our bidders to review them. I understand the legal pack and special conditions document relating to the property you're registered against are now available to view ahead of the auction later this week.If you have any further questions in relation to this sale, please email enquiries@sdlauctions.co.uk with your phone number and we will call you.SDL Property Auctions
Where the same review appears twice we show it once. We leave out reviews that name another agent or another of the brand's offices.