Trusted Agent profile · Peacehaven
★★★★★
589 reviews across 2 platforms
233 South Coast Road, Peacehaven, BN10 8LD
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Fox's office in Peacehaven, at 233 South Coast Road, is rated 3.5 out of 5 across 589 reviews on two platforms, including 157 Google reviews rated 4.7.
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5/5
GoogleJust finished the process of moving in the Peacehaven area and it was a breeze thanks to Tom and Tyler who dealt brilliantly with everything. Couldn’t ask for 2 any more helpful lads. Highly recommend using Fox and Sons if you’re looking for an extremely professional Estate Agency.
1/5
TrustpilotFilthy, Mouldy Flat
At the time of writing, it is less than a week from Christmas and I have not received my money back from Fox & Sons.
5/5
TrustpilotA brilliant service and superb staff
A brilliant service and superb staff. Was selling my elderly mothers house and they went above and beyond making each step easy and helping my mum understand what was happening. Best estate agent I have ever dealt with. Wish they were all this good! Special thanks to Perry and Harry.
5/5
GoogleI was kept informed at every stage of my sale I was very happy with the service I received and would defiantly recommend
Many thanks David for your marvellous 5* review and recommendation. Best wishes, Lucy, Customer Relations.
5/5
GoogleBig thank you to the team at the Peacehaven branch for helping us buy our first home! Couldn't have done it without your hard work, it means the world to us. Thank you!
Many thanks for your marvellous 5* review Natalia. Best wishes, Lucy, Customer Relations.
5/5
TrustpilotGREAT PROFESSIONAL SERVICE…
We have been in close communication with the fox & sons team, but dealt more so with Matt & Beth.
5/5
TrustpilotBig thanks to Dan and his team in…
Big thanks to Dan and his team in Weymouth who made our purchase happen before xmas. Tireless effort from Dan to keep the whole chain going. Well done.
5/5
GoogleVery dedicated professional team, to get your property sold. They really work hard to get my property sold. I would recommend if you have a property to sell
Many thanks Steven for the great recommendation, 5* review and your kind words. Best wishes, Lucy, Customer Relations.
1/5
TrustpilotUnethical, Dishonesty and Unprofessional(Hastings Branch)
Unethical , dishonesty and unprofessional (Hastings Branch).Had an offer accepted in February 2023 with Hastings Branch. Toby Jones(Manager) was dealing with the case. For the last 6 months we have been told that the( lease holder management company) were unable to release a lease pack because there was an outstanding debt. Since then, there's been a series of excuses with the property. Miraculously, the lease pack was released soon after our second valuation which was completed on the 24/08/23. Following the 2nd valuation Toby contacted me and informed me that some else has now made a higher offer despite the property being off market according to the offer letter. In this process we lost money for legal fees ,2 sets of valuations and time. I would not recommend the Estate agency .
1/5
TrustpilotWe used fox& sons ( Gosport branch ) to…
We used fox& sons ( Gosport branch ) to market our rented house . They found a couple that moved in Dec 22. They assured us a credit check would be done and sent us the details of the tenants . December rent was paid which most of was used to pay the branch their fee. At the start of January 23 when rent was due tenant delayed due to financial problems , to then only pay part of the rent. This went on till May to then receive a letter to say tenants have been given " breathing space" . Unsure to what this was we went down to the gosport office to ask them could they give us more details on this . They had not heard of breathing space and was of no help whatsoever. We explained that these tenants have paid next to no rent , but they explained to us that credit checks had been done. Well , all I can say is their credit check that they had done was useless . We have lost thousands of pounds in rent . Spent hundreds getting a solicitor to get the nightmare tenants out . I would never use fox and sons as their services are really bad . Tenants are finally out leaving piles of old furniture for us to get rid of , more costs! . Your credit checks are useless !! If you had delved further with these tenants you would have easily found out they were in so much debt . Anyone looking to rent out their property I would strongly recommend you look elsewhere.
5/5
TrustpilotWorked above and beyond to enable us to sell our house
We tried to sell our property a couple of years ago with Fox and Sons, but then we had to postpone the sale so it was disappointing for us all. Tom from Fox and Sons in Crawley then decided to make it his life's work to sell our property 🤣 he went above and beyond to get the right buyer for us and finally it has happened so we can't thank him and his team enough. Tom never gives up and thats amazing. Abi, who is the Senior Branch Administrator at Crawley then went into archives to find previous reports which we desperately needed for the solicitors. Nothing was too much trouble for her and they still had them which was amazing. The new manager there Rebecca, has turned this company around and I couldn't recommend them more. Big pat on the back for you all 👏👏
5/5
TrustpilotVery helpful at Peacehaven branch
5/5
GoogleMy dealings with Fox and Son’s are Limited, but I have found them to be very helpful. Tiger who showed me around was very polite, friendly and knowledgeable about the are.
Thank you for your terrific 5* review. Best wishes, Lucy, Customer Relations.
5/5
TrustpilotI have to say how helpful the staff…
I have to say how helpful the staff were at the Bognor Branch of Fox & Sons. They could not have been more helpful.They went out of their way to make sure my mum's sale went well, and she had tricky buyers to say the least, but all the staff were exceptional. They keep me updated with the progress and helped out with all the negotiation between all parties involved.My mum was getting very stressed with everything and they all helped to ease the pressure and situation.So I want to say on behalf of my mum and myself a BIG THANK YOU.
5/5
TrustpilotFast service
Team members are keen and motivated to help find lodgers. The process was quick and efficient
5/5
TrustpilotWinton branch for Letting is second to…
Winton branch for Letting is second to none. Excellent and professional service.
5/5
GoogleLauren Dobson was fantastic she showed me and my partner some properties and was very down to earth and easy to get on with! We found it hard choosing however she made it much easier but also had a very professional approach, very impressed with the service mortgage advisor was fantastic to !! Thanks so much!
1/5
TrustpilotCrawley branch
Crawley branchDo not go near this agency with a barge pole! From the outset promised a open day with a list of 500 people they would be phoning who would be interested (no open day happened) to over valuing and writing the contract that no matter what I sold the house at I would still pay the fee on the value they had put on it initially which was wildly over valued. Total scam and nothing but lies. The office is useless, they do not communicate at all and they have no professionalism at all. A total shambles and scam, worst mistake I’ve made choosing these cowboys to sell my house! USELESS!!
5/5
TrustpilotI have been with Fox and Sons (Winton
I have been with Fox and Sons (Winton, Bournemouth, BH7) for several years and what made the experience good is two key members i.e. Kelsey and Karen Akerman. Their service is exceptional in they respond same / next day to any query, are happy to action bespoke requests and sort matters when required. They keep me always keep me in the loop and are transparent and honest. They really make a difference to the Landlord experience.
5/5
TrustpilotSale of my property
Today i completed on the sale of my property selling through Fox and Sons Crawley branch. I would like to thank all the staff at the branch for their support through the process and helping me to secure the sale within weeks of the property going on the Market. Abigail have been amazing keeping me informed and answering all of my questions i would definitely recommend Fox and Sons Crawley for selling your property.
1/5
TrustpilotDO NOT USE
DO NOT USEI rent out a property via fox and sons and the service they have provided to me as a landlord has been terrible. They work on behalf of tenants rather than the landlord and I have had a number of issues.BEWARE of their 6 months notice period which is hidden within their terms of business and not clearly explained at the outset. So even if you raise issues and want to swap to another agency you’re stuck with them for 6 months.I’d highly suggest using another agency landlords!!
1/5
TrustpilotThey promise you everything yet do…
They promise you everything in the Gosport branch yet do nothing. They took a security deposit for my house from a tenant that they vetted. My house was absolutely trashed with faeces on the wall & vomit on the floor. They caused thousands of pounds worth of damage yet I’m not able to access the money & it’s been over 3 months. Mike the manager shook my hand and agreed to get my deposit back if I signed up for them to sell it. I signed with them and then I get an email to say I need to agree to an indemnity policy costing £288 which I agreed to only to find I don’t meet the criteria. Every time you phone the office they are never sure who is actually in despite it being a very small office & desks all in sight. Luckily I’ve been able to get out of the contract under the 14 day cooling off period & will be seeking a new agent to market my property & seek legal advice regarding the deposit.
5/5
TrustpilotIt’s early days for me in deciding…
It’s early days for me in deciding whether to move house. I was shown around a property by Sydney who was very helpful and understanding of my situation. She was upbeat about the lovely property I viewed today, without being ‘pushy’. She was professional, friendly and I felt she was a very good advocate for Fox and Sons. Thank you.
1/5
TrustpilotUnethical when tenants check out
Avoid like the plague if you want to be an ethical landlord, or a tenant who is treated ethically.I had heard the reputation of Fox & Sons Lettings long before renting with them, but decided to give them the benefit of the doubt as I worked in a decent & fair property agency for many years.- At move in I was warned by the previous tenant that she had been ripped off. So much so that she gave me a copy of her check out report, in the hopes I could use to prevent the same thing. An example of something she was charged for - the washing machine tray not closing properly.- I had a number of maintenance issues throughout the tenancy & these were always well managed, apart from those I said not to worry about - a cracked window and a dodgy light switch. I was very happy with the management until I was leaving.- The problem has come at move out - it's been over 40 days and still no deposit. Now I have heard they are disputing ridiculous amounts in a way I feel is unreasonable and unethical.- Thankfully I took high res photographs at check out because I had friends who said they they charge deposits unreasonably and end up in dispute frequently & because of the previous tenant's experiences/overall reputation. The flat was cleaned to a professional standard and very minimal wear & tear. Obviously as someone who worked in property I have a very good idea of landlord & tenancy law, and what is reasonable. I would warn all current tenants to get a copy of the previous tenant's report and take high res photos on check in & departure. (You can also check the EXIF data of the pics taken to check in, because the check out photos are to a different standard of the ones you will receive on check in. Something could look streakier or unclean simply because of the aperture & ISO. )- F&S use an insurance deposit scheme rather than custodial scheme for deposits - this is a yellow flag as they hold the deposit and it is v difficult to get the deposit if the agent doesn't initiate the return or doesn't inform the landlord timely. In my case it's been over 6 weeks and the dispute process has not yet fully kicked off. Thankfully I can afford to dispute if I need to, but many tenants may not be able to & would be forced to accept the amount without dispute - because they needed the money.- I left the flat in extremely good condition, professionally cleaned with no wear and tear. Because I know what unethical practices can be like sadly, I even use a hi-polymer eraser on any skirting boards or doors - that is how careful I would be and how you know this is not exaggeration.- The agent has informed me they don't look at the previous check out report or check in which is ridiculous. I have evidence of check in photos & check out photos I took myself, cleaning receipts, even photos of cleaning underway! I am grateful I listened to the advice of previous tenants & protected myself.Examples include- Claiming that a hob ignition switch is missing when it is missing in my check in photos and on the previous tenant's photos.- Claiming that damage or marks have occurred that are present on check in photos- Claiming there was a blind missing (they looked for 3 blinds in a room with 2 windows!)- A light switch that stopped working and was reported- Claiming that cleaning hasn't been done on the inside of the washing machine because stained rubber from wear & tear. (Thankfully for the warnings I literally took a video of the cleaning of it! But who would have that and be able to dispute it?!)If you're a landlord please work with a company that doesn't try to rip off people (willfully or through incompetence I'm not sure) & if you're a tenant save yourself the pain and go somewhere that's fair & ethical. I can't imagine what they'd do if you actually accidentally did some damage or didn't have a v high standard and how fair they would be about that.(Note to anyone else leaving 1 star reviews on Google too, check they are visible on friends phones and not just to you only. Google auto moderates 1 star reviews & can assume is spam)
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