William H Brown Nottingham reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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Where do we even start...

Welwyn Garden CityWilliam H BrownWe had an issue at home with our washing machine with a fault showing on the screen. We immediately contacted our estate agent for them to send out an engineer as we were home all week so needed to use our washing machine (of course). The estate agent we were dealing with replied to say they will contact the landlord to arrange an engineer to come out to look at the washing machine.2 weeks later.. nothing. We chased this with our estate agent who we must say had NO idea what he was doing. His responses and replies were awful and unprofessional, completely unhelpful.Maybe 2 1/2 weeks later, they sent out an engineer to finally look at the machine. In this time, we needed to wash our clothes elsewhere so took them to a family member who we were very lucky to have help us - some people aren't this lucky. Where they spent a total of £112 during this lengthy time to do our washing whilst needing to do washing for their own family.The engineer spoke to the estate agent to let them know that the system needed to be replaced completely. That was another 3 weeks that went by... which meant we were without a washing machine for around a month. During the time we waited for the new machine, we chased.. and chased.. and chased.You guessed it, no reply or a very unhelpful unprofessional email.Finally - a washing machine!We thought as paying tenants of a property, we would be eligible for some sort of compensation for the fact that we had no machine for a month (must just address, white goods come under the cost of the rent and we were still paying our full rent). We kindly asked the estate agent whether we could request some deduction of the rent from the landlord.6 weeks.. yes.. 6 weeks went by and nothing.. no updates, no word of a reply from the estate agent.We were then informed the estate agent was on annual leave, so another estate agent took over. Very helpful guy and we finally saw some hope!Within less than a day the estate agent replied to let us know the landlord was not prepared to offer a single penny for the stress we went through that month with the travelling to do our washing, stresses of emails and constantly checking to see about a response.Firstly.. I have very little doubt the initial estate agent even contacted the landlord regarding this situation as the landlord replied very quickly to the second estate agent.Where do we even go from here!? We can't let them get away with this. We have been treated so poorly and unfairly by William H Brown - not to mention the other issues we had within the property regarding insulation. We have been recommended to take this further with the ombudsman but honestly, we are so tired and fed up.(It's now 15/04) I must just also mention, we've had to continuously chase them for updates regarding anything.. literally anything to do with the house, repairs, money.. anything. We have since decided to take this matter further, now we are happy and settled into our new home. Wish us luck!Please avoid or please don't let them get away with taking money and not dealing with issues in a good time. We will NEVER go with William H Brown in Welwyn Garden City again.

Lauren · 15 April 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Appalling service

Appalling service after signing contract, send people that aren't even on the market to view.. never return calls, castleford staff are arrogant, and lie through their back teeth.. would never use William H Brown again and advise anyone not to use them and go with anyone but them. Put a complaint in and got more lies, end of subject.. the at te reviews they have so many one stars 😡

Beverley · 17 March 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Scunthorpe branch of William H Browns…

Scunthorpe branch of William H Browns were absolutely diabolical. House was up for sale with them for 5 months .They did not respond to any of my e mails voicing my concerns at the lack of customer service and the length of time it took people to be able to get a viewing (2 weeks ) by which time they had already bought other properties.They booked multiple viewers in to view the property at the same time .They did not inform me if viewers had cancelled.The whole experience was negative they appear only to be interested in selling to property developers.Once contract was up I moved to a different estate agent and the property had 3 offers and was sold within 1 day for over the asking price .

CJ · 29 March 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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The agency is helpful, professional, and supportive. Debbie in particular has resolved any issues promptly and efficiently. It’s reassuring to know that any concerns are taken seriously and dealt with quickly, which makes a big difference, thank you.

Isma · 10 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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My joint sales process was prolonged, tough and saddled with many challenges, yet Megan B. team gave their relentless support and ensured a successful sale. For future, I would suggest setting clear specific deadlines for offers to improve project completion. Nonetheless, thank you WHB team.

Adetutu · 10 January 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent service

“I had the pleasure of working with Phil as my mortgage advisor, and I couldn’t be more impressed. Their expertise and professionalism guided me through every step of the mortgage process with ease. They took the time to understand my financial situation and goals, providing personalized advice and solutions tailored to my needs. Their communication was exceptional, keeping me informed and updated throughout the entire process. Thanks to their diligent work, I secured a fantastic mortgage rate that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Phil to anyone in need of expert mortgage advice.” Belinda

Belinda · 7 March 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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For me as a First-time buyer, the assistance we received from Mr Haaris of W.H. Brown was invaluable. The support was simplified making the process straightforward and clear for us and the journey to getting the lender, building insurance and life insurance was made less daunting. Most importantly, I could go to see Haaris at their branch in Nottingham city without appointment and he was ready to sort out my queries. Thank you ever so much for your patience. Also, the entire staff at the Nottingham City branch were fabulous, thanks to you all for your great support.

Jo · 26 November 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Kayleigh McGowan has been great throughout the early stages of our house purchase. Her communication has been clear, prompt, and helpful, making the negotiation process smooth and so far stress-free. Really grateful for her professionalism and attention to detail, and look forward to a successful completion.

Mala · 2 December 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Agent is very efficient for helping me to move in within a short period of time. In addition, she is quite willing to assist me to deal with the landlord and get things sorted.

Wesley · 25 September 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Our experience with WH Brown Rentals…

Our experience with WH Brown Rentals was shocking. Upon taking a rental property under the managed scheme, like many tenants, we faced maintenance issues. For example, we lived in a property with an oil boiler. One morning, we awoke to find an issue. Despite informing WH Brown that we used oil, they repeatedly sent gas engineers, eventually stating, "We can't fix it; sort it out yourself." After obtaining the landlord's contact information, it took three days to resolve the issue, leaving us without a boiler during winter. When we requested a hotel due to WH Brown's refusal to address the problem and having young children, we were told, "Sort it yourself; we don't offer that. It's not our problem."Other reported issues weren't addressed under the management scheme, leading us to contact the landlord directly, who addressed them but requested we not report him to the council due to WH Brown's ignorance. When deciding to leave the house, the situation worsened.Upon contacting WH Brown, they told our new agent we were in contract and wouldn't be moving. After challenging this, they acknowledged our break clause. Regarding referencing, they claimed 2-3 weeks, which our new agent and the referencing agency found unacceptable, prompting an alternative approach due to WH Brown being labeled as "the most difficult agent I have ever dealt with for absolutely no reason."Despite three emails, we received the final account balance four weeks later from a company associated with WH Brown. The amount requested was incorrect, and when questioned, they refused to provide clarification. We paid the verified amount as per our contract through a solicitor.During checkout, we returned the keys, receiving the checkout report seven days later, conducted four days before we received a copy. WH Brown absolved themselves, stating another company handles the deposit. Ten days later, with no information, we've threatened legal action for deposit recovery. WH Brown, when contacted, cited busyness and non-responsiveness to emails. The checkout report showed photographed parcels, which we arranged to have collected by a neighbor. However, they were removed without permission, and we've reported this to the police as theft from WH Brown.I've never experienced such shocking service from an agent, and it seems we may need to take legal action to recover our deposit. I strongly advise anyone considering renting with WH Brown to think twice. This review is based on a genuinely terrible experience, and we will continue to fight to get our money back, regardless of the legal implications.

Karl · 15 December 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Do not recommend renting with WHBrown

I don't usually leave reviews but the horrific experience I had renting a property with William H Brown warrants letting others know how this company functions. From start to finish things were conducted haphazardly - no exit inventory was done when the tenant before me left and the inventory they did prior to me moving in was extremely inaccurate. When I moved in I found rodent faeces, mould, and general grime throughout the house. A couple of weeks after moving in, the shower was leaking badly through to the ceiling below, next to an electrical fixture. It took nearly 8 months to get them to sort it. At the end of my tenancy, the landlord made claims on the deposit for a number of inaccurate reasons, including damage left by the contractors they hired to finally do the repairs on the shower. Throughout my tenancy, getting through to the property manager with "Sequence" was difficult. I was often told they would call me back and never did. All in all they do not seem to have the best interests of tenants in mind and do a poor job of mediating with unresponsive landlords. I will not ever rent from them again and would never recommend anyone else to do so either.

Emily · 15 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Bilaal Esmail from the Nottingham branch was amazing throughout our journey. He was always on hand and easy to get in contact with. I would recommend Bilaal to family and friends and really appreciate everything he has done for us. Thank you so much!

Sabrina · 29 January 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Not very good communication- my brother called today to view the property soon and blatantly cut him off saying ‘you can’t view it unless you have no intention of moving in’

Fifi · 10 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Good renting experience with…

Good renting experience with Williamhbrown. Special thanks to Matthew Wolff for his efforts and following up the process throughout.

Hanan · 4 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Many thanks Matthew Wolf for your…

Many thanks Matthew Wolf for your assistance. The service you provided made the renting process much easier and smoother.

Hadeel · 4 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thank you for the assistance and support provided by the William H Brown Nottingham team, especially Max and Ed, in renting out our property in Nottingham. They were very helpful in onboarding the tenant and ensuring that the agreement was prepared on time.

Reji · 29 January 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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I have not yet completed but my…

I have not yet completed but my experience so far has been plain sailing. All the team have been really helpful especially Olivia who carried out the valuation who was very sensitive to my personal situation . I also needed help with some paperwork and Olivia took the time to come and sit with me. Would definitely recommend their services.

Ruth · 19 October 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Awful overall... super friendly service to start with and had it tenanted quickly but that's where the good stuff ends and the nightmare begins... the tenants were not "ideal tenants" as they had said, of course they did not let you have much information about who they are prior to agreeing to take them on. You have no choice in who you take on essentially. Wouldn't be surprised if they promised the tenants something you had not agreed to and blamed the landlord for not delivering. Oh, in addition they have expensive hidden fees so if you think you are getting a good deal you are not. They as any others hide behind their well drafted terms of business, of course they lure you in on other terms but this is just verbally mentioned to you. Good agents are hard to find unfortunately.

Jag · 27 July 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Swaffham - Aston 10/10

Aston at the Swaffham branch was fantastic. He made us feel really comfortable and answered all the questions we had. As first time buyers it can be all very overwhelming at times however Aston made the process very simple. 10/10. Also Tony and Emily at the Swaffham branch are great. All very friendly and they are there for you across your house buying journey.

Adam · 10 July 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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I found a rental property online and…

I found a rental property online and asked for a viewing. The property was located over 100 miles from my residence and as a consequence of this the employee said that they had a recent video of the property, she sent it to me and it looked amazing so I put in an offer. Contracts were exchanged and then on the day of moving the agency contacted me to inform me that the cooker had been condemned and had to be removed from the property and that the landlord was now refusing to buy a cooker and that they were not required to provide one. As you can appreciate at this stage I was very upset, however the agents said they would get back to the landlord to see if she would change her mind. The contracts had already been exchanged and the landlord was refusing to honour her side of the agreement on the moving day when the arrangements had been made and I had moved out of my current home. I would not use this company at all they have no common decency and to add salt to the wound I have to take them to court to get my money back for the E first months rent and deposit because they think that I should be held to the fixed term contract and be liable for paying the rent nevertheless! Do not trust this company!!!

Sabrina · 8 July 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Well! I have no words to thank Bilaal Esmail enough. He is always there ready to help an advise. He did everything he could and even more to help me with my mortgage. I strongly recommend him.

Vasile · 28 February 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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KEEP AWAY

if you are looking to sell your home in Ely Cambs, look elsewhere, the manage goes by the name of Charlotte, they are the most iniffecient Estate agents i have met in 60 years of buying and selling real estate

Loadsa100 · 17 July 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Appalling service

Appalling service . . zero communication, poor photography, they are better off suited to the sub £200K market . . stack 'em high, sell 'em cheap approach

Graham · 9 October 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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W H Brown (Nottingham) made my dream come true of owning my own house

I have recently bought my first home and I can honestly say that without Haaris Alam and Megan Evans, it would of never of happened. Haaris helped me find the best mortgage deal and signposted me to the best solicitor (Campions Solicitors Nottingham). Megan kept in contact with me over the 4 long months it took to finally get my first home. Both individuals are extremely knowledge, were friendly, pleasant and nothing was too much trouble for them. Haaris and Megan are brilliant at their jobs and they made my dream come true. Thankyou Haaris and Megan :) Shazadi Bashir

Shazadi · 18 April 2023