Fox Romsey reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Estate Agency Experience

(Would give zero stars if I could, but one star for actually answering the phone that one time). If you are looking for an estate agent that embodies the mystery and suspense of an escape room, look no further than Fox & Sons Weymouth. Selling a house is stressful, but Fox & Sons managed to elevate it to a psychological thriller where the main theme is "Ghosting." Here is a quick breakdown of the premium service I received while selling my property: The Secret Agents: I assume they were marketing my property, but it must have been via MI6-level classified channels because they rarely communicated a single detail to me. The Answering Machine Black Hole: Calling their office is a masterclass in futility. You will mostly encounter their answering machine. If you leave a message and call back hours later, don't worry, the staff will have absolutely no record or memory of your existence. If this is how they treat the person paying them, I can only imagine a prospective buyer would need to hire a private investigator just to get a viewing. Time Dilates in Weymouth: When Fox & Sons say they will call you back "shortly," please note that in their dictionary, "shortly" translates to 24 to 48 hours. More often than not, I had to call them back to remind them we were technically in a business relationship. The Legendary "Single Showing": To be fair, they did actually turn up to show a buyer around exactly once. It was a spectacular disaster. The agent knew absolutely nothing about the house, and apparently even less about the local area. It was less of a guided tour and more of a collaborative fact-finding mission. I had to step in and conduct the viewing myself to save us all from terminal awkwardness. The "We Don't Do Viewings" Policy: Aside from that one tragic cameo, they were never available. I ended up doing the rest of the viewings entirely by myself. Honestly, I should send them an invoice for commission, because I did 100% of the actual selling. Summary: If you want to pay a hefty fee to market your own house, answer your own questions, and do your own viewings while playing phone tag with an automated machine, Fox & Sons is the agency for you! Otherwise, save your sanity and look elsewhere.

Ryan · 30 June 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Natasha is the worst

Natasha is the worst. She told us a bunch of false information when moving in (she said it comes with parking but didn’t and ended up costing us £10 per day extra) and she is super rude. Now we are coming to move out she is ignoring the landlords demands. He has told them to return the deposit but she is refusing (I assume so she can still force him to have a checkout inspection that she can charge for). Any landlords STAY WELL AWAY. She will ignore your best interests.

Mark · 9 June 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Absolutely appalling and disgraceful…

Absolutely appalling and disgraceful service from Fox & Sons Lettings. Morgan Wilde (Crawley branch) and Olivia Rennie (Haywards Heath branch) completely failed in their duties while I was paying full management fee. They left my property vacant for over five months on purpose, ignoring at least two eligible tenants who submitted enquiries - both never received any response. On top of that, they kept presenting me with tenants who were completely unsuitable for the flat, people without jobs. This shows a shocking disregard for my property and finances. I had to constantly chase them to carry out even basic management duties, and their excuses were pathetic. Their negligence, unprofessionalism, and complete lack of accountability cost me thousands in lost rent. I had to constantly chase them to do even the most basic management tasks, and their excuses were pathetic. When I went to another agent, my flat was rented in less than 48 hours - proof of their incompetence and negligence. I strongly advise anyone not to deal with Fox & Sons letting department, especially Morgan Wilde at Crawley and Olivia Rennie at Haywards Heath. They’re disgusting, dishonest, and their behaviour utterly unacceptable. I am taking this further and I will not rest until I get a proper explanation and resolution. Shame on you Morgan Wilde and know that your dishonesty and dirty play will cost you in life.

Gomez · 20 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

James was very personable, from the first contact and throughout his service. He was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable and we really valued his perspective and ideas when looking at our home. Thanks so much James!

Imogen · 16 March 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Fox and Sons Langley- Disappointing…

Fox and Sons Langley- Disappointing experience. In my experience, my offer was not passed to the vendor for approximately a week after I submitted it. I had to chase them to get a response, to be told two other people were dealing and they would get back to me, they did not I had to chase again and was told they didn’t realise it was my official offer even though I spent thirty minutes in total to them and the reasons why I was submitting that offer! I was subsequently told that the vendor had “chewed their ear” about the level of the offer, and I was left feeling that I was being held responsible for the vendor’s reaction. I was also disappointed that concerns and defects I had raised during the viewing did not appear to be acknowledged in the same way afterwards, being told that vendor said they did not exist, I felt dismissed and gaslighted From my perspective, I would have expected the offer and the information I provided about the property to be communicated promptly and accurately, and for the agent to provide appropriate advice to their client. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I would not choose to use this agent again.

Sarah · 23 September 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Harassing me with phone calls when iv asked them to stop more than once

I asked fox and sons to come a do a valuation of my late father’s property. I have then been phoned 20times since asking if they can put the property on the market for me. I asked them politely to not phone me any more as it’s on the market with a different estate agent and to take my details of the system. They said they would I have since then received 5 other phone calls from them and each time been told they will take my of the the system. I have had three calls since and each time I have asked not to be phoned and they keep phoning me. It’s getting to the point of harassment now. I would stay clear. They clearly don’t listen to peoples wishes and feel it’s ok to continue to phone someone when they have been asked not to. If only they put the same amount of effort into selling a property ( they had my old house on the market two years and had about three people for viewings. STAY CLEAR

Jemma · 2 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Absolutely fantastic , Kieran was amazing , not sure he has ever met anyone like me before 😂 i have just purchased a park home , I used to live In Winchester , but moved to Lancashire nearly 4 years ago , I could not settle . When I saw my new property on line , I just had to have it , it was a dream come true . Rather than having to keep coming up and down to sort it , he let me talk to him personally and he and his colleagues rushed through the paperwork for me , I met with him , his colleague, the park owner and the property owner at the property yesterday , signed and discussed everything necessary and then the owner of the property and I went to the bank , did the transfers needed and the whole process took 6 days with a bank holiday monday in between . I think we are all probably in shock 😂😂 , fantastic

Trudy · 13 April 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Continuously hassled even after asking multiple times not to be

The estate agent that came to value my property needed more customer experience. He asked very intrusive questions, was rude about other estate agents valuations, was very pushy and I felt I had to be firm when I said I am only wanting a second opinion, not for them to market my property. I asked not to be contacted by them and I would be in touch if I needed their services. In the weeks following, the decision was made for me not to use them as I was contacted via telephone at least twice a week, pushing me to put it on the market with them when all I’d asked for is a valuation. When I asked multiple times to be taken off their contact list, the message clearly didn’t get through as I was contacted a further three times after this. No voicemails were left - just missed calls from an unknown number. When I explained my frustrations, they were far from understanding and got defensive. I will not be using this estate agent nor recommending it to anyone.

Millie · 31 July 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent throughout the whole process…

Excellent throughout the whole process from marketing, identifying buyers, communications and securing sale. Excellent offer negotiators. Highly recommend Thomad and Jack

Est · 28 September 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Total crap the valuation it was all sunshine…

At the valuation it was all sunshine and smiles with ,Buyers marching to my door I WAS TOLD , As soon as the sign went up SILENCE. A month later Not one viewing No communication , Sibi emailed and said if this doesn't pick up I'll apply to revoke the contract, Just 15 minutes later A notification appeared ,"You have a viewing" Bullshit, They just got an ex colleague of friend to visit on a day I had not chosen for viewings and the escorted viewing option was a sham because the agent turned up 20 minutes late After id shown the person around .This shambles was to make the threat go away , They then called me and advised me to lower the price Into the next lower bracket and it would creat huge interest . Bullshit Nothing For another month , A phone call from them put if the blue Arrived And the cheeky bastards wanted me to lower the price again . So I stayed there and then I want out of this contract for complete failure on your side ,without any penalties for earl closure ,And if you don't agree I'll take this to the ombudsman. 10 mins later, That's ok the contract is void no penalties . So now all I need is for them to come and get there bloody sign of my garden , I'm not advertising their shit company for free. Avoid fox's like the bloody plague. Total wankers

Dick · 17 July 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Awful service, unprofessional behaviour and lies

Crawley office. Communication 0 Professionalism 0 Honesty 0 It all started when Jack Allsobrook came to value our property. He was full of it. Told us that he had a few interested people for our property and could expect viewing right away. No viewings in the first month. Little wonder, when they do not answer the phone. Then came the recommendation to lower the asking price. So we took £15k off the price. We got one viewing in the second month. I called the office and eventually got through on 8 July because I’d not received a marketing update in over a week. I was told two calls were made 29 June and 02 July. No missed calls on my phone from them. I was repeatedly told the calls were made, we have a log and I repeatedly replied, I was not called I have no missed calls from Fox & Sons. After several back and forward with this, I asked for the branch manager Kane Caulfield to call me to discuss . He called and basically reiterated what his colleague had told me and proceed to argue he was right and I was wrong. Very unprofessional. Very rude and disrespectful. Clearly the training didn’t focus on not arguing with the clients! The upshot of the alleged missed calls was to tell me I’d a viewing. Now why they couldn’t text me as they have done in the past, or call the other person I am selling the house with, beggars understanding. My conclusion is that it was a lie. I’ve now come off the market with Fox & Sons, and I wish I’d read the Trustpilot reviews before I agreed a contract. Utter cowboy outfit and a shining example of the reputation given to estate agents. Now here’s the killer, 13 July, I called in person to the Crawley office to collect my key. I gave my name and after a wait of about 3 minutes the person present my key, handed it to me. I asked, do you not need to see my ID to prove I am the owner? I was told you need to sign a sheet and he went off to get it. Didn’t have it with him. And he never looked at my photograph ID!! I could have been anyone. Zero regard for security. Absolute amateurs and a burglars delight. I cannot stress this enough AVOID FOX & SONS AT ALL COSTS.

Dazzer · 13 July 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Awful mortgage advising service

Booked an appointment with one of their mortgage advisers, a lot of info i did not need to know that the company has x branches and have done x money on mortgages, just to be cancel on the second appointment. Got back to me after 4months saying he would help me that time, after a couple exchanges no more correspondence ive no idea whats going on. Meanwhile was contacted by another mortgage adviser she said to give her a change she’s different from her colleague. First appointment same things, second appointment a no show. Whats wrong with you people? Unbelievable. At least have the decency to cancel the appointment, i got out of work for the appointment waited 1h, even emailed and nothing.

Sonia · 17 October 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Fox and Sons Romsey are amazing! Being in a difficult market we were unsure what to expect as sellers. We had our photos done Wednesday; went live Thursday morning, 3 viewings on the Saturday and we have just agreed a sale. Constant updates and by far the best agents for the job. Thank you so much Kieran, Megan and Pip!! Will be recommending you to everyone.

Catherine · 17 July 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Absolutely disgusted at the way this…

Absolutely disgusted at the way this company treated my son and his fiance. They had put a holding deposit on a flat and through no fault of theirs the landlady withdrew the flat and Fox and Sons refused to give them back their holding deposit. They could not afford to lose that money. This is warning to anyone who is thinking of using Fox and Sons

Carol · 22 September 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Gosport Fox & Son - bad experience

Gosport. Pushy agents who will get a sale at any price including coming to your property without notice, walking through the grounds to the back door and scaring you to get you to accept a lower offer. I wish we hadn't been tricked into going with them as they offered success via a " boxing day" campaign and their "extensive" data based. Both yield nothing but low offers.

Lesley · 28 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

I can’t rate Fox &Sons Romsey highly enough for their help and understanding selling my late mum’s park home, thoroughly professional service from start to finish and all done in a matter of hours!. My mum would be so pleased to know her home has gone to such a lovely new owner. Special thanks to Kieran, Pip & Megan, all your help was much appreciated.

Carole · 13 April 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Our experience with Fox & Sons

Our experience with Fox & Sons, Scarlet E Hepburn, was outstanding. From start to finish, the service was professional and attentive. The staff member who assisted us was exceptionally kind and helpful. She negotiated with the landlord on our behalf and made sure all the facilities we requested were arranged promptly and without issue. Her guidance made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Overall, we are very satisfied with the service and glad we chose Fox & Sons. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy estate agency.

Clare · 11 May 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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No show viewing

Viewing booked and confirmed by George, but no one turned up. I had to call repeatedly to get an answer, only to be told a manager had “tried to contact me to cancel”, which is untrue as I had no missed calls or messages. I was promised a call to rearrange the viewing for the following week and never heard anything. Called again and was assured someone would call me shortly. Two weeks later, nothing. I’ve since submitted a formal complaint and haven’t even received an acknowledgement. Wasted my time attending a viewing that was never going ahead, followed by more time chasing. Poor organisation and even worse communication.

Becky · 23 April 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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The brighton branch

The brighton branch, has taken 2 years to get my dad's flat sold after he died. Recommended to sale the flat at auction by Ray Murphy, that fell through after months of trying to get it sold,then went down the normal route. This all starts out fine ,in 2022,then had two more offer ,these were not satisfactory, finally had an offer in August 2024 which has taken 5 months of us chasing to get over the line. Alfie is the person not to take at his word as this was only what he thought we wanted to hear. Never use fox&sons. Sonia collins

Sonia · 10 December 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Seamless experience

I am absolutely thrilled to share my experience with Abbey Northway at Fox & Sons! From the moment we began working together, Abbey’s extraordinary professionalism and commitment to excellence shone through. What sets Abbey apart is her meticulous attention to detail, she left no stone unturned in ensuring my property was presented flawlessly. Her insight and expertise were invaluable, making the entire process feel effortless.Abbey’s communication is truly unparalleled. She kept me informed at every stage, consistently going above and beyond to ensure I felt supported and confident. Her proactive updates and prompt responses were a breath of fresh air, transforming what can often be a stressful process into an incredibly smooth and transparent journey.But what truly makes Abbey a standout agent is her warm, kind, and compassionate nature. She didn’t just treat me as a client; she treated me with genuine care and respect. Her empathy and understanding are rare qualities that made this experience not just successful but genuinely enjoyable.The results speak for themselves: Abbey sold my property in under three months, an achievement that exceeded all my expectations! Her dedication, expertise, and relentless commitment to achieving the best outcome are nothing short of extraordinary.If you’re looking for an estate agent who will go above and beyond, Abbey Northway is simply the best. She’s a true gem in the industry, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you, Abbey, for your phenomenal service and for making this process an absolute pleasure!

Lauren · 27 November 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Harassment!

Stupidly agreed to a free valuation with no pressure however after deciding we wouldn’t be selling for a while and telling them that, I’ve had call after call from both the Crawley office and another local office. I emailed them to ask that my details be removed from their systems which was acknowledged however the calls continued. I answered one of the calls and again explained I’m not moving and to remove me from their list. They apologised and said they would update their records…..still calls! I got a call yesterday again asking if I wanted an updated valuation. I declined. Yet I’ve been called again today. I will be blocking them if I get called again as it’s bordering harassment now. It’s actually off putting and now, even if I did decide to put my house on the market, it wouldn’t be with fox and sons.

Lou · 13 March 2026

★★★★★ 2/5

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disinterested and inexperienced

Initial contact with the company seemed ok receiving emails and texts for the upcoming valuation. However the RE agent seemed inexperienced totally disinterested, didn't seem to have much idea about valuing a property other than going on line to look at other properties in the area - something I'd already done. Worst of all she never followed through with providing the valuation information as part of the follow up. I would definitely not use Fox & sons to sell my property given this experience.

Jacqui · 9 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

We've recently purchased our house through Fox and Sons Estate Agents. Everyone in the team was so helpful and patient, especially Kieran who was happy to show us around the property several times until we were satisfied. Communication was consistent throughout the sale process; we were kept informed every step of the way. Thank you again for all your help and for making this a very positive experience!

Georgia · 19 July 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Sly Fox & Sons (a warning)

We were hoping to sell our cottage asap to be in the catchment area to the hospital our disabled daughter needs for urgent, ongoing specialist treatment (currently 4 hours away).Fox & Sons listings consultant Rachel Bull came to the cottage (early evening, 2nd May) and did a thorough job (2hrs) telling us all the things Fox & Sons could/would do for us.Ms Bull said that as a highly saleable property she would set-up an 'open house' type day with a few consecutive viewings for the following Saturday (11th). Her assurances and enthusiasm gave us the confidence to sign the contract that evening (big mistake!). After the 'property description' and some photography was done... with the addition of a couple of my own shots... as Fox & Sons were "restricted to the amount of shots they could have from the photographer" (ie. didn't want the further expense).Our cottage was listed on Friday 10th May. However, nothing was set up for the 11th and the following Saturday (18th) there were only two viewings arranged... and one didn't show up! We'd asked for some amendments to the Floorplan (amended by myself in Photoshop), but we were given the excuse that "The person who does the floorplans is off sick". The floorplan never was amended... and we doubted floorplans for new listings were hindered in this way. We'd also asked a few times for a printed spec sheet, but never got one... and none of the potential purchasers had one either.Ms Bull originally told us there was a two-week "cooling off period" and with only one further viewing arranged for the tail end of the following week, we emailed her on the 10th May, to say we had indeed 'cooled off'. Ms Bull informed us that although it wasn't listed until 10th May, we signed the contract on the 2nd May... so were outside the cooling-off period, but that she would personally oversee the marketing and viewing schedule... so we agreed to give her another few weeks. We'd also noticed that the 1.2% rate we'd agreed with her, wasn't in the contract. Instead, there was a fixed rate (based on the top valuation), which would still apply if we reduced the asking price (which we later did). Assuming/hoping this was a simple admin error, Ms Bull's actual response was: "We always tell sellers to read the contract before signing". This left a very sour taste in our mouths.Fox arranged viewings of roughly one every other week, but the viewers had apparently told Fox that their primary interest was Haywards Heath itself with its town amenities (and London train link). Although only three miles from Haywards Heath, the amenities our village offers (a highly rated primary school, a couple of convenience stores and pubs, village community with village hall and green) are a different prospect from a town centre. On July 10th we informed Ms Bull that we were taking it off the market and asked for the 'For Sale' board to be collected (we'd already taken it down). Ms Bull said they'd get the board picked up, but that despite having given them the stipulated 28 days notice, the contract was still to run until 19th September (in effect 71 days notice!) with no marketing and no presence on Rightmove or Zoopla!Now, several days beyond the supposed 28 days notice period, restricting us from putting our cottage with another agent doesn't actually benefit Fox & Sons in any way. It just makes life more difficult for us...... and the 'For Sale' board still hasn't been collected!Although too late for us, local village friends had confirmed that Fox & Sons (Haywards Heath) don't have a great reputation. We've put this review on Trustpilot to help other home sellers.Martin and Letitia Green

Martin · 14 August 2024