Trusted Agent profile · Peterborough
★★★★★
1,710 reviews across 2 platforms
10 Stewartby Avenue, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, PE7 8NJ, PE7 8NJ
Connells's office in Peterborough, at 10 Stewartby Avenue, is rated 2.0 out of 5 across 1,710 reviews on two platforms, including 62 Google reviews rated 4.3.
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1/5
TrustpilotThey have been holding my deposit since…
They have been holding my deposit since March with no reason at all. We spoke to the landlord personally and agreed an amount which we sent an email detailing and still they don’t want to process our deposit. The one star is for Naomi and Ben from the hitchin office everybody else is useless
1/5
TrustpilotRude and do not communicate dont…
Rude and do not communicate dont update you and do not reply to messages .. waste if time and a just unreliable very unprofessional especially a guy named luke Rolt and chante Stott avoid these 2 at all costs
1/5
TrustpilotMortgage advisor
I went to get a mortgage in principle. After discussing and giving all my intimation, I didn’t hear anything from the company. I kept sending emails, and phone calls to the office multiple times. Every time I was told that someone would get back to me but nobody never got back. Incredible how such a company can even exist with such employees.
5/5
GoogleKate was great, gave her honest opinion on our house. We bought the house through connels hence inviting them back to value when we decided to sell. Many thanks
Thanks Anthony for taking the time to leave us your amazing 5* review. Best wishes, Lucy, Customer Relations.
1/5
TrustpilotGhosting I believe has happened rental connells blaby office Leicestershire …
Ghosting I believe has happened rental property agent never replied back to me for ages then say not accepting my application affordability was there, taken all my time to gather all they needed and if this was a problem could have ask for a guarantor i have asked for all my documents to be removed and be deleted in my opinion appalling please be aware .
1/5
TrustpilotPoor service letting a property.
Just watched a investigation by panorama on connells estate agents which was very concerning, highlighting the company dishonesty. I went to connells in kingswood Bristol to let out a property. The letting agent seem to know what he was doing. Definitely had the talk but unfortunately did not have the walk. When he posted the property on rightmove website. The photographs of the property were horrendous!!! The photos were so blurry and poor they looked like a 10 year old had taken them. No video as promised. As soon as I seen them, I demand they be taken down before futher damage was done. I was assured this would corrected. When chasing them up the next day I discovered they had replaced the photographs with ones I had taken myself and doing up the property. They failed at the most basic and crucial part of advertising the property. I would advoid this company and also watch the tv investigation on connells. Advoid at all cost unless your happy to be taken for a ride.
5/5
TrustpilotKirsty from the accounts team from…
Kirsty from the accounts team from Connells, she really helped me from start to finish with my query, considering our urgent situation we’re currently dealing with - she made sure to do everything she could to help us out and went above and beyond for us. Really glad I spoke with her.
1/5
TrustpilotBullied & Lied To!
Against my better judgement, I was persuaded to sell my house with Connells. It was the worst decision I made. One particular staff member was aggressive and bullied me throughout the whole time. They were only on the buyers side and did not help me at all. We were manipulated and lied to, and what is a stressful experience was made even more so by that staff members actions. I was on the point of a breakdown by the time we moved. I will never use Connells again, and would advise people to stay well clear.
5/5
GoogleI had the pleasure of working with Kate, a phenomenal estate agent who went above and beyond to help me purchase my dream property. Her exceptional service and unwavering dedication to making my home buying experience smooth and successful were truly remarkable. I am thrilled to share my positive review for Kate, as her expertise and professionalism were truly outstanding. Kate's communication and responsiveness were exemplary. She promptly answered all my inquiries and kept me informed at every step of the process. She was always available to provide guidance and assistance, and she ensured that I was well-informed and confident in my decisions. Her professionalism and promptness in handling all aspects of the transaction were truly commendable, and I felt supported and well taken care of throughout the entire process. Now that we moved in into the property we would like to thank Kate for all her help and dedication to our case. Thank you Kate, Sebastian and Mia
1/5
TrustpilotConnells Falsified my Valuation Report!
Connells did valuation report on my house recently. It is a comedy of errors by this company. Firstly, they tried to falsify my report by adding that my property was in a flood area and had previously been flooded. All of which was proven to be incorrect and instead of altering the valuation report to suit this they refuse.
1/5
TrustpilotTime Wasters
I booked in to view at property with Connells on Saturday at 11am. I arrived 5-10 minutes early, after a long journey and waited for the agent to arrive. When no-one turned up, I called the office twice but there was no answer, so I left a message. I eventually had to give up waiting as I had viewings booked in with another agency.
1/5
TrustpilotWe are absolutely disgusted with the…
We are absolutely disgusted with the way this situation has been handled. We placed a deposit on a park home in good faith, fully expecting that we would be kept informed of any deadlines or time scales relating to the sale. The park manager had apparently relayed a time frame to the estate agent, yet this crucial information was never passed on to us.
5/5
TrustpilotJames was a great guy 100% professional and committed and friendly would defo recommend connells great employee deadication
James was a great guy 100
1/5
TrustpilotConnells Peterborough
Booked a viewing on property, Waited for an agent to turn up at agreed time, he didn’t turn up. Rang the office who advised that there are no bookings for this time. So we arranged for different time. After viewing the property put an offer in on Thursday. On following Monday phoned the office, was advised that will find out and get back to us. On Tuesday the same happened again. After contacting the office on Wednesday was advised that offer has been rejected without option to increase the offer because another offer was accepted. Waste of time. Not sure how they are still in the business.
3/5
TrustpilotTitle: Mixed Experience with Connells Property and Agent Harriete Ward
Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)I recently had the opportunity to work with Connells Property, with Harriet Ward as my agent. My experience with Connells had its ups and downs, and I feel it's important to provide an honest review to help potential clients make informed decisions.Let's start with the positive aspects of my experience:Positive Points:Good Communication: Harriet Ward displayed commendable communication skills throughout the process. She promptly responded to emails and calls, ensuring I was always in the loop regarding the progress of my property transaction. This was greatly appreciated and helped alleviate some of the stress associated with property dealings.Outstanding Assistance with Queries: Harriete went the extra mile to assist with my numerous queries and questions. Her willingness to address my concerns, no matter how trivial they may have seemed, made me feel valued as a client.However, there were certain negative aspects that marred my experience:Negative Points:Procedures Left Until the Last Minute: One significant drawback was the tendency to leave crucial procedures until the very last minute. This lack of proactive planning left no room for addressing potential hurdles or issues that could have been resolved with more time. It created unnecessary stress and uncertainty, which could have been avoided with better organization and foresight.Inadequate Property Cleaning: When I moved into the property, I was disappointed to find that it had not been cleaned properly. This oversight was unexpected and frustrating, as I had expected a higher level of attention to detail. Having to clean the property myself upon moving in was an inconvenience that should not have occurred.In conclusion, my experience with Connells Property and Harriet Ward as my agent was a mixed one. While Harriet displayed excellent communication skills and was always there to assist with my questions, there were notable issues with last-minute procedures and the cleanliness of the property upon moving in. If Connells can address these shortcomings and improve their procedural efficiency, it would significantly enhance the overall client experience.I hope this review helps potential clients make an informed decision when choosing Connells Property and their agent, Harriet Ward, for their property needs.
1/5
TrustpilotAvoid!!!!!!!!!!!
Recommend this company is avoided! After my dad passed away, the agreement was terminated, Connells were aware of the circumstances yet this company continued to advertise our property without consent! 2 months later a letter was received to both my parents advising that the agreement was to expire 6 weeks later. When challenged it was advised that the letter was automated yet they didn’t recognise their own reference. If an agreement has already been terminated why are we receiving automated letters containing incorrect information. The Branch Manager was conveniently always unavailable when visiting the shop!This experience is getting 1star as I wasn’t given the option review with no stars !
1/5
TrustpilotFor your sanity, safety, & financial security - STAY CLEAR!
For your sanity, safety, and financial security, please stay WELL CLEAR of Connells. Here are some reasons: 1. Dangerous Houses: We rented a house through them for 12 months while the sale of our property is going through and we look to purchase elsewhere. On moving in, we found the boiler to be leaking oil and was unusable - the air was absolutely filled with noxious fumes and we both had blood coming from our noses. Being pregnant, we couldn’t move in for weeks until it was all fixed. We still have not received recompense for this.2. Incompetent & Threatening: The landlord requested that we change the bank to which we make payments, which we immediately did. Connells then began issuing us with CCJ threats - and would not stop, despite them knowing we were paying our rent. While they eventually apologised, this caused a lot of stress given we were about to embark on a new mortgage and that this would affect our credit rating. 3. Inhumane and breach of covenant of ‘quiet enjoyment’: We have a rental agreement for another six month for this property, however the landlord wishes to sell it. Needless to say, no one wants to buy the place when there’s an active tenancy for another SIX MONTHS. However, someone has requested to do a viewing next week - on the very day our baby arrives. Up to now, we’ve said that viewings are possible if pre-arranged (which is not incumbent on a tenant to do and was us being kind), but have always been very clear that September and October were 100% out - this was agreed well in advance with Connells and the landlord. Tenants pay a lot in rent and part of those terms is a right to ‘quiet enjoyment’ of their property. At no time is this right more sacrosanct than during those first precious months with a newborn, and for me while recovering from major surgery. Personally, I’m not even having my family to visit until November, so to have strangers walking around my home while I’m remembering how to breastfeed, the baby and I are trying to sleep, midwives are changing dressings etc. is filling me with horror and dread. I would have thought in this day and age everyone would understand this. Both Connells and the landlord originally said ‘of course’ to this stipulation, but now they are going back on their agreement and have said viewings must continue.So the fact that we are now having to prepare for someone to view our home rather than the arrival of our child gives you a taste of the kind of agency they are! The correspondence we received about it yesterday told me that I need to ‘stay in the bedroom’ in the attic, as if I belong in a Brontë novel, or should somehow feel ashamed of new motherhood. So, to conclude, if you are thinking to sell with Connells, please think again, their level of competence means I wouldn’t touch them with a barge pole.If you are thinking of viewing a house with Connells, expect to encounter tearful tenants banished to attics who are in no position to have strangers look around their homes - you will not be welcome!And, most crucially, if you are looking to rent with Connells, expect dangerous houses, no privacy, breach of agreements, and potential life-long consequences to your financial security!
5/5
GoogleA big thank you to Kate from Connells in Hampton for excellent, effective and professional service in the property purchase process. After a long and stressful time, the property was purchased. Thank you
Thank you for your terrific 5* review. Best wishes, Lucy, Customer Relations.
1/5
TrustpilotThey are hard to contact them
Its hard to contact them, they do not pick up the calls . When they pick up the phone, there’s a such bad customer service. Do not work with them.
1/5
TrustpilotConnells warndon villages worcester
Connells warndon villages worcester, all over you to sell, we sold and our buyers buyer pulled out, no one told us, lost our onward purchase (which i found out through another estate agent) resold which we were only aware of when my buyer turned up to tell us as we needed to find a house! re brought and throughout the whole experience did not hear off them once! My buyers estate agent did all the chasing (Hills worcester-amazing)
5/5
TrustpilotWe were looking to rent and found a…
We were looking to rent and found a property we liked with Connells. The pace at which things were sorted was just dreamy. Within a few days, paper work was done and we literally move into the property within that week!! I can’t thank Adam and Ambre enough for their kindness and understanding. They really went out of their way to sort things out for us. I remember Ambre having to come in early to hand over the keys so that the packers could start early and Adam also had to stay in late for some paperwork to be done on time. Kudos to the fantastic team! Highly recommended.
5/5
TrustpilotGreat team in Watford Office
Recently bought our first home through Connells Watford branch, and cannot praise them enough. There were issues with their partner legal services, but Brandon from the Watford office was on hand and helped to ensure the process was as smooth as possible.At every step of the way, he was available and provided information guiding us through the process, explaining in detail exactly what we could expect and how we could manage it.Towards the end of the process, the legal side required lots of witnessed signatures, which Brandon was happy to do for us on numerous occasions, and continued to explain what everything meant and how it would work.This would have been a very different (and unpleasant) experience if it wasn't for him, so Thank you Brandon for getting us through it!
1/5
TrustpilotTerrible estate agents
Terrible estate agents. You cannot believe a word they tell you , never answer the telephone and never return calls . They make excuses up as they go along
5/5
TrustpilotJames Edmondson from Connell attended…
James Edmondson from Connell attended my home to provide a mortgage valuation survey. James explained to process in detail and was very friendly and really put me at ease. He made sure i understood everything and answered any questions i had.Nothing seemed too much trouble and he made sure the process ran very smoothly.thankyou for a great experience.
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Connells's Peterborough office has 1,710 reviews across two platforms: 62 on Google, 1,648 on Trustpilot (across the whole business).
Connells Hampton is rated 2.0 out of 5 across all 1,710 reviews, and 4.3 out of 5 on Google from 62 reviews.
Connells Hampton, 10 Stewartby Avenue, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, PE7 8NJ, PE7 8NJ.
