Henry Adams Petersfield reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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Avoid this incompetent Letting Agent

After 9 years of renting, 5 different properties, the stupidity of this Agent is off the charts! After viewing a property last year, during the viewing, the Agent told us it was being decorated by the Landlord. Upon agreeing to rent the property we were then told it was not being decorated, we proceeded on the sole basis that we would decorate the exceptionally tired property as it was in a prime location with massive potential not being realised. Out time our cost, we accepted that. This was confirmed by the Agent by email. Upon moving in, the property was not cleaned at all, it was filthy and left as the last Tennant has moved out. Upon complaining about this and the state of decoration, it was again confirmed by the Agent that we had permission to decorate. We only actually stayed one year, certainly improving the property to no cost to the Landlord. We are now entering a dispute with the TDS over the Agent refusing to refund our deposit because we did not have permission to decorate, even though we have 3 emails confirming we did from the same Agents?! I am confident we will get our money via the TDS, if not we will certainly pursue every legal channel possible. Beware, this letting agency is by far the worst we have dealt with. Read other reviews of similar scenarios on here, these are facts, not stories. Our tenancy finished 12 days ago, monies will be delayed for god knows how long whilst we enter the submission of evidence phase and then adjudication. This company is totally incompetent, nothing short of a scam. I would advise, no matter how nice the property, use a respectful Agents....not this one! Lesson learnt, ensure everything is put in writing, you'd think that would help, appears not with this Agent!!! UPDATE!!! JUST OVER 3 MONTHS LATER GOING THROUGH THE TDS PROCESS THAT WE WERE FORCED TO GO THROUGH TO GET BACK "OUR" MONEY, WE HAVE JUST BEEN AWARDED OUR FULL DEPOSIT BACK, ALLEGEDLY WITHIN 5 WORKING DAYS, BUT HEY, ITS BEEN THIS LONG, LETS SEE. WARNING: FORTUNATELY WE WERE FINANCIALLY OK, BUT IF YOU WILL NEED YOUR DEPOSIT WHEN MOVING OUT, I SUGGEST YOU AVOID THIS ABYSMAL COMPANY. CHECK OUT OTHER FEEDBACK OF SIMILAR STORIES OF EQUALLY LUDICROUS CLAIMS. THIS COMPANY NEEDS INVESTIGATING OVER ITS CONSTANT ABUSE OF TENANTS DEPOSITS. GLAD I WILL NEVER NEED THEM AGAIN, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF THEIR CUSTOMERS....BEST OF LUCK!

Robert · 12 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I recently was looking into a property…

I recently was looking into a property in the barnham area, but due to other viewings and properties closer to my area I turn it down however they’re estate agent/trainee Ryan was most brilliant with his communication and friendly manner made me feel welcomed, Listen to and respected. I very much appreciated the customer service and helpfulness. Please use these estate agents in the future, as they will help you with every single need you have to fill your satisfaction.

Todd · 3 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Selsey branch of Henry Adams.

Both Lesley Anne and Kevin were both very friendly and professional at the Selsey branch. They were very approachable and quickly sorted out any problems i had, as It was the first property i had bought and they explained anything to me that i didnt understand. They had a good sense of humour too. I would thoroughly recommend the Selsey branch of Henry Adams.

Harriet · 1 July 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Storrington

Alex and James have been so incredibly helpful and made our move so smooth despite some issues with rightmove which were out of their control! Alex answers emails so quickly and is so always so happy and ready to help. Any questions I have or any problems I’ve needed fixed he has sorted them immediately! He really is a credit to Henry Adams! James is equally as helpful, I’ve been so grateful for their support throughout the whole process!

Katie · 5 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I used the Selsey branch and living in…

I used the Selsey branch and living in Cheshire everything I did was from there so with the wonderful help from Kevin and his team there it made what could have been a difficult process into a smooth property sale. As I was a trustee of the property and knew very little about it the staff helped so much with the looking after of the property until the eventual sale. I cannot recommend them enough. thank you

Millie · 13 October 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Unauthorised viewing and delayed deposit return

I had a very poor experience with Henry Adams during the end of my tenancy. The agency arranged and conducted a sales viewing at my rented home without my permission. I was not at the property at the time, and the only person present was my 14-year-old stepdaughter. She was asked whether the viewing could go ahead, despite being a minor and not being able to give consent on my behalf. The agency later acknowledged that there were clear notes on their system saying I should be contacted to confirm access, but that this did not happen. They also accepted it was an error of judgement to proceed without first establishing my stepdaughter’s age. While I appreciate that an apology was given afterwards, I found the situation completely unacceptable. Adults entered and viewed my home when no parent, carer, or adult tenant was present, and my stepdaughter was placed in a position she should never have been put in. The agency did later confirm that no further sales viewings would take place during my tenancy and removed the listing while we remained in occupation. However, this only happened after I raised a formal complaint. I am also disappointed with how the deposit return has been handled. At the time of writing, my deposit has still not been returned. I have formally requested its return, and I have been told that no deductions are currently being proposed, but the deposit remains unreleased while they wait for the landlord’s approval. I do not think it is reasonable for a tenant’s money to be held in limbo where no deduction has been properly proposed or evidenced. Overall, I would not feel comfortable recommending them based on how access to the property, tenant consent, safeguarding concerns, and the deposit process have been handled. For me, this was a serious breach of trust at a time when the home was still my family’s private residence.

Adrian · 24 July 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Henry Adams Storrington saved my sale!!

Henry Adams Storrington saved my sale!! Ben and Geraldine at Henry Adams Storrington West Sussex branch were simply exceptional, especially Geraldine the branch negotiator, after taking bad advice from a family member and hiring an atrociously bad conveyancer (Premier property lawyers via the Co-op), if hadn’t been for the diligence, professionalism and downright determination by Geraldine I would have lost the buyer for my late mother’s property and a lot of money in the process. I can highly recommend Henry Adams as an estate agent, they will not let you down, they kept me up to date almost every day, there communication was was excellent, I would not hesitate to use them again and will actually be going on the market with my own property maybe this year. 10/10

STEPHEN · 28 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Henry Adams have managed our property…

Henry Adams have managed our property for 5 years. They are excellent in sorting out maintenance problems immediately and sending regular full detailed inspection photos and reports of our property . Alex Bush has been excellent in advising us and finding a new tenant. He gets back to emails immediately and we have really appreciated his advice and guidance.

Sian · 29 September 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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we had a lovely experience dealing with…

we had a lovely experience dealing with the Henry Adams office in Storrington, it was not an easy purchase due to multiple reasons but the staff and the sellers kept the faith and we got our dream, so thankyou to all there especially Christina

Neale · 30 November 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great service from the Storrington team

We recently rented a property through Hentry Adams Storrington. From start to finish Alex and James made the whole process feel straightforward and stress free, a very different and much more pleasant experience than when we rented through one of the big chain Estate agents a few years ago! Both were (and are) easily contactable and a pleasure to deal with; helpful, courteous and informative. I would highly recommend Henry Adams Storrington, without any hesitation, to anyone looking to rent a property.

Ann · 18 June 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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I recently had some changes that needed…

I recently had some changes that needed to be made to my current tenancy and Alex was great in helping me with my many questions. He responded efficiently to my emails and was always helpful and kind.

Hannah · 30 July 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Avoid

My experience with this agency has been nothing short of terrible. Every person who showed me properties looked like they would rather be anywhere else. No interest, no motivation, and often giving incorrect information. The level of incompetence was obvious from the very first visit. Buying a home is already stressful enough on its own, you really don’t need the added frustration of dealing with people who either don’t know how to do their job or simply don’t care. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what I got. The buying process was just as bad. It’s crystal clear that they only care about the money. No support, no follow-up, no courtesy, not even a basic congratulations card after spending a huge amount of money on a home. For a company that practically has a monopoly in the city, the quality of service is shockingly poor. If you have the option, choose another agency or deal directly with private sellers. This has been one of the worst customer experiences I’ve ever had. I would never use them again, and I genuinely advise others to avoid them.

Henry · 3 December 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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A great experience.

We had a really smooth experience with Henry Adams. Alex Bush managed our letting from day one and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to do so. Alex really reassured us through every step, kept us informed on all updates and we are so pleased that Henry Adam is our letting agent. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a smooth and enjoyable move. We are so pleased with our new home and extremely thankful to the team. Thanks again guys!

Kayleigh · 27 February 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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10 stars for Kev!

We brought through Kev at Henry Adams, Selsey. Absolutely incredible service from start to finish. Kev was a delight the whole way through. The care throughout was better than we have ever experienced. Kev kept us informed better than the estate agents we sold our property through! Thank you for being amazing.

Scarlett · 10 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Henry Adams were excellent with the…

Henry Adams were excellent with the sale of my bungalow. Friendly, approachable, helpful and efficient in every way. Amy and Ella were brilliant. Highly recommend.

Lynda · 19 January 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Henry Adams Bognor …

recently rented a property through Henry Adams, and the experience was smooth and professional from start to finish. The team communicated clearly at every stage, from booking the viewing to completing the paperwork, and they were quick to answer any questions I had throughout the process. Move-in was well organised, and the property was handed over clean and in good condition. Since moving in, any small issues have been dealt with promptly, and I’ve appreciated how approachable and helpful the staff have been. Overall, Henry Adams made renting straightforward and stress-free, and I would happily recommend them.

Samantha · 9 November 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Fantastic from start to finish

Fantastic from start to finish. A very big thanks to Alex Bush who answered all our questions.

MD · 14 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I just wanted to say a huge thank you…

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all the help from Henry Adam’s so far! A special thank you goes to Aga who has been so helpful with updates and ensuring we have all of the information we need! She is an asset to your team and has been absolutely brilliant. A big thank you also goes to Lorena for being so positive and keeping us in the loop at all times. Lastly a thank you to Roksana who showed us the property in the first place. We would highly recommend you all for being so great! Thank you again for making the process so easy. Best, Ruby

Ruby · 3 November 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Jessica Sargant was very professional…

Jessica Sargant was very professional and helpful - the experience was extremely positive Recommended

Ade · 25 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Exemplary service

We worked with Oliver and Gail from the Bognor branch, to purchase our apartment. They were both professional, friendly and fully engaged in progressing the sale.

Paula · 1 November 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Henry Adams made our dreams a reality

We relied on Jane for regular updates, calm practical responses and consistent replies keeping the information pathway between us and our seller open. We can’t thank Henry Adams enough for being so very responsive knowledgeable kind and good humoured. Whole heartedly recommend Henry Adams East Wittering lovely to work with and top class skills not to mention the welcome gifts so nice !

Kate · 23 January 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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I am writing this review to express my…

I am writing this review to express my utter distaste and disbelief at the customer service I have received from this business. I recently enquired regarding an apartment which had been advertised by your team on Rightmove and which I was very interested in renting. Therefore I called your team immediately to arrange a viewing. I managed to secure the first viewing of the apartment within the earliest time slot. Once this was arranged (as it was days in advance of the viewing appointment) I had time to think it over and didn’t want to take the chance of losing this property so I once again communicated with your team to see whether I could put an offer in without viewing the apartment as I was happy with the photos posted on the site. I was told that it is not possible and that I need to view the apartment first. After viewing the apartment I spoke to your office immediately to put in an offer and I even went over and above the asking price to secure the property. I was told my offer will be put through to the landlord and I would get an answer the following day. The following day, I had heard nothing, no communication whatsoever so once again I rang your office around midday to ask for an update. I was told the person dealing with it was not in that morning which is why there is a delay but he would get back to me in the afternoon. There was still no communication. I called the office again at around 3:30pm for an update after the flat status had miraculously changed to ‘let agreed’ online. I was then informed that the status was updated to stop further enquiries but they’ve not come to a decision yet but someone will call me back by the end of day (6pm). I can’t help but think that this is not true as every time I communicated it seemed like I was bothering them and was an inconvenience asking for an update on my offer when I was promised a call that day. All I wanted was an update! Fast forward to 5:30pm I call again and was told that a message has been passed for someone to call me back urgently before 6pm. I didn’t receive any call, as expected. The following morning I hoped someone would get back to me first thing having passed the message the following evening… but no call once again. I then called up at 10:45am to be told “We’ve just taken a holding deposit and unfortunately the landlord did not choose you. We were actually about to call you right now!” (Hmm, sure). I wasn’t given any other information and the lady on the phone rushed to end the call but said they would call me back if anything changes. In my humble opinion, they had already earmarked this property for somebody else prior to the viewings. After having to call up 4 times for an update I don’t believe anyone will contact me. I have provided my phone number and email also but I seem to be ignored. I work in a very similar industry and I understand things can get busy, however ignoring someone for over 24 hours and then to be bluntly told their application did not go through is quite rude and disrespectful. Total waste of time and terrible communication. Avoid this letting agency at all costs.

Adrian · 17 February 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thank you Jessica

Being a more mature person I am not technically minded so the thought of having to complete forms online was completely daunting for me but with the help of Jessica I found renting a property through Henry Adams so easy, Jessica helped me through every step from viewing, filling out forms on the internet and just being there to support me and answer all my questions. I am now looking forward to moving into my new home.

Lynda · 6 August 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Henry Adams have looked after the…

Henry Adams have looked after the letting of 8 flats for us for about 7 years and they have done an excellent job. Sophie and her team are very professional and helpful always going the extra mile to help the transition between tenants as smooth as possible.

Customer · 20 December 2025