John D Wood Oxford reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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I would like to put 0 or less but it’s…

I would like to put 0 or less but it’s not possible, the estate agent John D Wood in Weybridge it’s a joke so unprofessional, ignoring customers after paying the deposit, only to don’t return them back with the pathetic excuse (Tegan Ellis).I don’t understand how can existing on the market the estate agency like this one , with so many 1 star reviews, apparently they try to take advantage and don’t return the money because I’m foreigner . Giorgio Mitu

Ciprian · 28 July 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Fresh in the UK and never let a…

Fresh in the UK and never let a property, was a little nervous but david and the docklands team were amazing, guided me through the whole process and even met me at the property for the move in.

Julija · 18 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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We really owe Peter Woods a huge thank…

We really owe Peter Woods a huge thank you for the efforts he went to , to secure the property of our dreams. We could not have done it without his help and he made the process very easy.

Customer · 9 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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John D Wood (Oxford) operate differently: Unlike many agents who parcel up elements of the process and pass them into the hands of back-office staff, all of the JDW team are, at all points, equally well-informed about context and are equally able to to progress things. Their marketing, while low-key, generated many enquiries, the team lined up viewings very effectively and the office responded really well to challenges from prospective purchasers (and this vendor!). The transaction itself was handled efficiently with support from local solicitors. Overall, a great service - highly recommended.

Neil · 20 June 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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We engaged John D Wood to let our property in East End, near Witney in Oxfordshire. We live abroad so had to rely on the letting agent to deal with most things in our absence. We dealt mainly with Jackie and Carol who were excellent. They both dealt with everything in a very professional and efficient manner. They also managed to find Tenants within a few weeks of instruction at the price pre-agreed. We would find it very challenging to suggest how they could improve anything. We were, and continue to be, delighted with the high levels of service from John D Wood, and would be very happy to recommend them to anyone who is looking for a letting agent. Excellent.

Robert · 20 June 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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I was looking for a 2 bed in Notting…

I was looking for a 2 bed in Notting Hill and they helped me to find the right property! I will strongly recommend working with Paris, he has a great knowledge of the area and the market!

Alessandro · 23 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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A very good experience with Kate

Seamless - that's how it felt when Kate Martin helped me find a new home. She's thorough, considerate, super knowledgeable and gave really great advice. She really is brilliant to deal with and I can't recommend her enough.

MAP · 15 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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We rented through John D. Wood and they were absolutely brilliant and utterly professional, especially Carol who dealt with any issues that arose speedily. We've been renting family homes for years and this is not always the case, however much you pay! John D. Wood were a head and shoulders above any others we've used.

Jo · 21 June 2019

★★★★★ 1/5

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J D Wood lettings corrupt liars

Just to update my last comment - as a landlord I'm now told by J D Wood that I am tied into them and therefore paying them until my tenant leaves, whenever that is. My excellent tenant will have to leave in July and start again to get away from this un professional company. Unfair on him and his family as I'm a good landlord trapped by an appalling, greedy bunch. Landlords beware - even if J D Wood don't pay you in timely fashion you are tied to them, so they claim. I'm taking this to Radio 4 You and Yours because I just want nothing more to do with them. Being a trusting person I tried to negotiate an amicable agreement but the greedies kept lying to me! Turns out when I checked T and C’s that they have actually being lying to me and I can release myself from the contract by giving 3 months notice. I have a recording of Bea Piazza telling me I’m tied in until my tenant leaves even after this was pointed out to her. She is a very greedy liar, lied constantly to me about the contract T’s and C’s and also about my client. This has caused an immense amount of stress and wasted a huge amount of time. This is obviously company policy - you have been warned…

Liz · 14 February 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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JDW LETTINGS DEPT HIGH ST WIMBLEDON - AVOID

The head of lettings in Wimbledon High Street cold-called me for months promising me she had corporate clients for my property, this was an untruth. From October to December, she tried to coerce me into dropping the price, advising me the 'market was particularly quiet' (old gem used by agents trying to scaremonger you into submission' I made two formal written complaints about this lady AC, and they were to respond to as per JDW's website statements. AC then tried to force me to accept two out of four tenants whose references were sketchy (one has only joined his company and the other was a Temp). AC then tried to coerce me into accepting tenants and rush through a gas safety cert which the company JDW recommended failed on my property (this later proved to be a false failed GSC). Out of the blue, I was asked to make my complaint to AC who responded to a complaint about herself!!!!! She then sent me an invoice for the rent for four tenants who have never entered the property and had failed references that were turned down. AC is. a bully whose sharp practice is supported by Ms Haskins another employee who is trying to coerce money from me on false pretences. I am outing this company. Normally I would respond.. however it did not end there, AC’s dept head from JDW HQ then started to bully me demanding I pay them one years rent even though no transaction or tenant was supplied ( due to FAKE references). The bullied me to the point of a breakdown! This company knowingly lied to me- tried to brush over trying to take 12 mo the fees and simply kept badgering me up to recently.

Celeste · 12 May 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Amazing service

I was directed to Opemi from the Docklands and City branch and I am amazed by the service that I received. She helped me find a property that suits my requirements and her professional was excellent.

Natasha · 19 April 2026

★★★★★ 3/5

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Individual excellence let down by lazy communication and poor tenant management

While there are pockets of excellent service and friendly staff at JDW, overall our tenancy management experience was “hands off” at best and irresponsibly poor at worst. We had multiple managing agents throughout our three year tenancy, but nobody bothered to inform us when our point of contact would change, I only found out when emails would bounce. The landlord even switched away from agent management and nobody bothered to tell me that either. When I’d call for tenancy queries our initial managing agents were helpful, but others almost made me feel as if I was inconveniencing them. This isn’t to take away from great letting agents and certain great staff, but overall experience and keeping tenants informed leaves a lot to be desired.

Matt · 27 January 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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I honestly couldn’t be happier with the…

I honestly couldn’t be happier with the service from the Notting Hill branch! From day one, the whole experience was seamless, professional, and incredibly well managed. Paris, in particular, was exceptional and truly went above and beyond.

Nancy · 10 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great Lettings Support Centre

As a landlord, the Lettings Support team at the Docklands & City branch genuinely exceeded my expectations. Bryan Norton Crail in particular was brilliant in a) securing a buildings insurance claim for a leaking pipe and b) holding the management company to account and getting them to accept responsibility.

D.Morris · 30 December 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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John D Wood in Oxford have rented my home in Oxford for a number of years and have provided an excellent managed service, ensuring the house was kept in good condition and that my tenants were happy. Carol, the rentals manager, even coordinated work to update the house with new kitchen, carpets and decor. The house has recently been sold, with the assistance of the JD Wood sales team who have been friendly and professional throughout the process.

Melissa · 20 June 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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5 Star Agents!

It started on a viewing with James who was different from other agents, he wasn’t pushy and didn’t try and sell me the property we viewed, even though it was clear I liked it and subsequently made an offer - James was disarmingly honest and knowledgeable and booked me in with Jake for an appraisal on my own house. Jake, the Wandsworth branch’s manager, was very impressive. Unlike the other big agents who also appraised my house, Jake was more interested in my situation and helping me achieve what I needed, than just getting me to sign his sales terms and sell as quick as possible! This I found refreshing and I chose to instruct Jake based on this and his obvious ability. Once I had instructed John D Wood to sell my house, the service I got was second to none! Whenever I called there was always someone charming on hand to speak to and although my situation was not at all straight-forward and I am sure I was quite a difficult client for them, I was always made to feel like the centre of the property universe. When it came to results John D Wood were very driven and did not let a tough market stop them from sourcing me a great buyer. Shae, another member of their sales team, was a complete star in sourcing my buyer who, to put it simply set a price per square foot record on my road! More importantly than this, Shae's buyer was perfect for my house and I know they will have many years of happiness there.Overall, if you are selling or buying in Wandsworth, Jake, Shae and James should be your first point of call.

Kristina · 22 January 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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I recommend these guys to anyone who listens!

I’ve worked with Rupert, Ellie & Zara at the Notting Hill branch of John D Wood for a number of years. It’s so refreshing to work with agents that really care about the entire letting process & not just getting the contract signed! Their due diligence is second to none & they actually do what they say they are going to do! I recommend these guys to anyone who listens because it’s hard to find people like this in the industry.

Alice · 21 January 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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The Battersea Team were brilliant to…

The Battersea Team were brilliant to deal with in the sale of our property. Fred in particular was fantastic to deal with throughout the sale process. As we were immigrating to New Zealand during the sale process and had departed the UK after accepting an offer but before exchange of contracts, Fred was exceptional with providing feedback and assisting us when opposite time zones were a challenge. I would have no hesitation recommending John D Wood to other sellers in Battersea and a big thanks to Fred for all his help!

Paul · 24 November 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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My thanks to the Wimbledon team

My thanks to the Wimbledon team for marketing and selling my property. They were professional, efficient and very pleasant to deal with. During this difficult selling time they did everything they could to make the process work as smoothly as possible. They marketed the property quickly and accurately, managed the viewing without a single problem and sold the property. Warren Appleton and Adrian Seabrook were my main contacts and I could not have been given better service. I would recommend them to anyone wishing to sell their property.

Rhona · 29 October 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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We were shown around two properties on your books by the wonderful Jackie Smith today. She went above and beyond - taking time to give us plenty of information about the apartments, helpful advice about the appplication process, and was very. generous with her bountiful knowledge and warmth. She's a credit to John D Wood!

Gabriel · 15 September 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Jaw-droppingly useless

To describe the agents of the Wandsworth branch of John D Wood as 'incompetent' is to do that word a disservice. Their inability to do even the most basic elements of their job would be hysterically funny if you were not the one to bear the brunt of their idiocy. From the moment I moved in as a tenant to when landlord sold the house, any interaction with John D Wood would leave me agog at how utterly useless and unnecessarily aggressive they were at their jobs. They treated us tenants as though we were pests and an annoying inconvenience. Their bias towards our landlord wasn't hidden, and we were lucky that we had a good relationship with him that CCing him into our communications with John D Wood would lead to a solution to whatever we were trying to sort out. They surpassed themselves in incompetency when our landlord sold our house. "24 hours notice for viewings? Nah, we'll just turn up with interested buyers when we want." I came home early from work one day to find viewers ALONE IN THE HOUSE who said that the agent had "just left". Said agent also insisted that we allow the eventual buyers bring their family around on a day to view that we had said multiple times that we could not accommodate, making a viewing appointment and not turning up to the viewing, leaving me to deal with the frustrated would-be viewers. But a standout communication from this agent was when we emailed our concerns about potentially not being able to move should a national lockdown occur and being told that we were "being unnecessarily hysterical" and being "ensnared by media speculation". Upon that, we decided to leave sooner than we had planned, which turned out to be a couple of days before lockdown happened.There is also no internal communication between agents and a lot of buck-passing from what I can gather. TL;DR John D Wood's agents are incompetent, useless at their jobs, aggressive and dismissive to tenants, will not reply to communications from tenants, but will harass tenants almost hourly if they want something done "ASAP". Avoid at all costs if you are looking to rent, and be wary if you are a landlord/looking to sell.

Marian · 13 August 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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I had a great experience with Paris…

I had a great experience with Paris from Notting Hill. He really went the extra mile to help me secure a flat, and even when things got complicated, he handled everything calmly and efficiently.

Andrea · 14 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thank you Denise

Denise at the Beckenham branch was fantastic at keeping me informed of progress throughout the sales period from initial offer to exchange and completion. She was very proactive in following up and assisting with the resolution of outstanding queries. Thanks Denise

Steve · 29 July 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Have been looking for a while

Have been looking for a while, and Kirsty at Beckenham branch has been great at looking after us, as well as being incredibly patient. Thanks and we know we will get something soon 😊

SAML · 9 April 2026