Every review we hold for the Orkney office, from every platform, shown as written. First names only.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleVery organised agency in booking viewings, sending information over and reminders about viewings.
Colin was great, very friendly proactive agent, who does provide a lot of useful information about each property and was always on time for all the viewings. Big thanks for that.
Kristine · 3 April 2026
Agent replied · 3 June 2026
Hi Kristine, thank you for your kind words, we really appreciate your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you found our booking process organised and helpful. Colin will be very pleased to know his friendly and proactive approach made a difference. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. Kind regards Helen
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleAndy came out to do valuation.
We agreed a listing price.
Next day Andy, sent me a new valuation £20,0000 lower than agreed valuation and on top, he dictated that he would reduce the price every 2 weeks by £5,000 without sellers consent.
Housesmart fees 1% plus vat, that's £3000, they only do online app, where the customer takes responsibility for viewing and feedback.
They don't want to take calls or be mithered by customers.
The description of my property didn't meet compliance in terms of valid certificate or proof.
I had to stop the sale.
I called Andy and advised him not to proceed.
You need to think very carefully before using this company who has only 18 properties on the market.
Margaret · 29 June 2026
Agent replied · 29 August 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to read your comments and would like to clarify our position.
We attended the property to carry out a valuation only, and we were not instructed to sell or market the property. During the appointment, Andy gave his honest professional opinion that the price you hoped to achieve may be too high for the current market. Following the appointment, he set out in writing what had been discussed, including our suggested valuation, our fees and the marketing approach.
At no point were you under any obligation to proceed with HomeSmart Estates, and as we were not instructed, no sale or marketing commenced. We fully respect that sellers are free to choose whichever estate agent they feel is the best fit for them, including a lower-cost agent if they prefer.
Whilst we do have an app where sellers can see all viewings, feedback and offers, we still love receiving calls and making calls to customers to book in viewings or help with anything else. Using the app is optional.
We always aim to be clear and upfront with our advice, even where that advice may not be what a client was hoping to hear. We wish you all the best with the sale of your property. Kind regards Helen
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI had the pleasure of dealing with Andy while looking for a new place to live. He was very nice, knowledgeable, and helpful with any questions I had. He was also very responsive to any queries and always sorted everything out quickly, without any delays. Overall, a great experience and I would definitely recommend Andy!
Gabija · 26 August 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI have used HomeSmart Lettings to find tenants for various properties, they are good people to do business with and very professional in the way the do business. Lisa and the team are excellent commutators and very efficient in the way they …
John · 29 March 2026
Agent replied · 3 June 2026
Hi John, thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a review. It’s great to hear you have been pleased with our service. Kind regards Helen
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleAndy has been my go to for my property for almost 10 years now and he’s always been great!
Meisha · 25 August 2026
Agent replied · 29 August 2026
Hi Meisha, Thank you so much for your lovely review and continued trust in Andy over the past 10 years. We are so pleased he’s always been there to help! All the best in your home. Kind regards Helen
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleElle from the Jesmond office has been so helpful with myself in helping me with a property and sorting viewings and paperwork, very patient within my 10000 emails, can’t thank her enough! Elle has been incredibly helpful, fast, and responsive! Thank you so much
Sam · 30 January 2026
Agent replied · 30 May 2026
Hi Sam,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review - it's great to hear how helpful Elle has been.
Liam
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotIn good hands with Karen Allen and team!
From the moment we contacted Karen Allen and her team until the conclusion of the sale of our property, we felt that we were in the hands of experienced professionals whose goal was to ensure the best outcome possible for us. Karen and Eileen were invariably attentive, friendly and easy to talk to and respond to all our inquiries. We will definitely use their services again and highly recommend them! Michael and Libby
Michael · 20 February 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleThank you Harriet Scott for your help in finding me a suitable property. I am elderly and moving to the area to be nearer my family. This was potentially a very stressful process. Your cheerful and helpful support in finding and helping …
Christina · 30 December 2025
Agent replied · 30 May 2026
Good Morning Christina,
Thank you so much for your review and feedback. It's wonderful to hear that Harriet has supported you through the purchase of your new home, it always has the … More
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI have had a very good customer service from Jesmond branch. Quickly respond to my phone call and booked house/ apartments viewing to rent on the very next day. Thank you Elle and to the rest of your team.
Moad · 30 January 2026
Agent replied · 30 May 2026
Hi Moad,
It's great to hear that you have been happy with the service from Elle and the team in Jesmond. Thank you for leaving a review.
Liam
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI would highly recommend the Jesmond branch Property Team. I have been renting for the past 3 years and the communication and service provided by Isla and Rachel has been excellent.
Anita · 30 March 2026
Agent replied · 30 May 2026
Good Morning Anita,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review - it's great to hear that Isla and Rachel have provided excellent service and communication throughout your tenancy.
All the best,
Liam
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleRebekah from the jesmond branch has took us through the rental process. From start to finish Rebekah has been fantastic, making this a very simple and stress free transition. Thanks to the team.
Georgia · 28 February 2026
Agent replied · 30 May 2026
Hi Georgia,
It's great to hear that Rebekah has been so helpful throughout the process and made the process very simple and stress free for you! I'll pass on your feedback to the team.
Liam
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI cannot recommend K Allan Properties enough and especially Susie, their agent for Caithness, who managed to sell my home in record time!
The service they provided from beginning to end was seamless and they were so helpful at every point in the process, talking me through what happens and all that I could expect, taking out any stress and fuss that is normally involved in selling a home.
If you are thinking of selling your home you should seriously consider using this company - you will not be disappointed!
Lynsey · 16 September 2024
Agent replied · 24 March 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this lovely review. It was a pleasure working with you and I hope your settled in your new home.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWe recently bought a house through Home smart and couldn't fault their service. We dealt with Colin throughout the process who was professional, friendly and down to earth.
Kate · 3 April 2026
Agent replied · 3 June 2026
Hi Kate, thank you for your kind words, it’s great to hear you have been pleased with our service especially Colin. All the best in your new home. Kind regards Helen
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleA very quick and easy service. Fast to respond and open to my own feedback and ideas. Thanks Chloe for all the help getting us set up with the rental!
Harry · 28 February 2026
Agent replied · 30 May 2026
Morning Harry,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review - i'm glad to hear that Chloe was quick and efficient to help you secure your rental property. … More
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleExcellent service, I have been serviced as a landlord by Andy for many years now and I have only ever been impressed with the level of service that he gives and also, his knowledge of the industry, he is always on top of things and always there to offer advice when its needed. Andy Hutchinson ANK Properties
Andy · 29 July 2026
Agent replied · 29 August 2026
Hi Andy, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it's great to hear you have been pleased with Andy and we are glad to have him as part of our team. Kind regards Helen
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleHighly Recommended. Colin was extremely helpful with the sale of my parents house. Nothing was too much trouble and was very helpful and supportive.
Lynn · 3 April 2026
Agent replied · 3 June 2026
Hi Lynn, thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to our team to receive great feedback. All the best for the future. Kind regards Helen
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWe recently bought a house through Home Smart and Colin was excellent to deal with. Very friendly and responsive and supportive the entire way through.
Bill · 3 March 2026
Agent replied · 3 June 2026
Hi Bill, thank you for leaving us a review, its great to hear you have been pleased with Colin. Wishing you all the best in your new home. Kind regards Helen
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleHarriet was super helpful and kept me updated throughout the process. She was always on time for viewings was a great communicator. Very friendly, professional, made the offer process simple.
Joel · 30 December 2025
Agent replied · 30 May 2026
Good Afternoon Joel,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and pass on your feedback for Harriet. It's great to hear that she has made the process straight-forward for you.
All the best,
Liam
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWould definitely recommend. Elle was incredibly professional and helpful throughout the application process, answered any questions and focused on getting completion ready as quickly as possible.
Coronita · 30 January 2026
Agent replied · 30 May 2026
Hi Coronita,
It's great to hear that Elle has provided an excellent service, i'm glad you are happy with everything. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
Liam
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotExceptional service
Karen, Eileen and Leesa were a pleasure to deal with. Karen listened to my brief and found me the dream home of a lifetime I feel very lucky to be able to call it my home. Do not hesitate to use K Allan to buy your dream home
LMH · 24 June 2025
Agent replied · 26 September 2025
Thank you for your lovely review.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI’ve been living here for the past 8 years and have always been very well looked after. Any issues I’ve raised regarding the property have been dealt with quickly and efficiently. I’d especially like to mention Andy, who has been my main point of contact throughout my time here. He has always been helpful, responsive and made sure any problems were sorted straight away. I’ve had a really positive experience and would happily recommend the agency.
Mellanie · 26 August 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWe cannot thank ,Karen and Eileen enough for their help and assistance during our house sale.
It wasn't the most straight forward sale . However they helped us through it all.
I would highly recommend Karen Allan.
Jane · 29 September 2025
Agent replied · 22 April 2026
Thank you for your kind review.
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotKaren goes above and beyond
Karen is helping us buy our first home, she is kind and most of all caring and goes above and beyond. She makes you feel like you are the only client she has although she is so busy. I came to Orkney from Gloucestershire and she met me off the ferry and looked after me all day until I got back on the ferry. She is professional, informed and so helpful and it feels like she is holding your hand the whole time. I couldn’t recommend Karen and her company more highly.
Kenny · 23 January 2024
Agent replied · 24 March 2024
Thank you for this lovely review. We had a wonderful day together.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleHighly recommend. Colin was great to work with! Would absolutely use again and request Colin specifically. …
Jay · 28 February 2026
Agent replied · 3 June 2026
Hi Jay, thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that Colin provided such a great service and helped make your house move a smooth and successful experience. All the best in your new home. Kind regards Helen
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