Trusted Agent profile · Royal Sutton Coldfield
★★★★★
945 reviews across 2 platforms
Sutton Coldfield, Royal Sutton Coldfield, B74 4QY
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John Shepherd's office in Royal Sutton Coldfield, at Sutton Coldfield, is rated 4.4 out of 5 across 945 reviews on two platforms, including 43 Google reviews rated 3.0.
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5/5
TrustpilotCatie was very friendly and…
Catie was very friendly and knowledgeable about the property I viewed.
We are happy to hear of your wonderful experience with Catie at the viewing you had. Thank you so much for sharing your positive feedback.
5/5
TrustpilotI just want to recognise Tracy
I just want to recognise Tracy. I’ve worked as a Contractor for Tracy for a long time now and her attitude towards John Shepherd, Contractors, Landlords and Tenants I’ve always found to be very fair. Getting a great balance to satisfy all parties
Thank you Simon for recognising Tracy. We love to hear that you have built such a great relationship with her and that we have been able to have a long term partnership with you. Thank you again and we look forward to continuing to work together.
1/5
GoogleI attended a viewing with John Shepherds Letting and initially everything seemed fine. After I expressed interest in renting the flat, I received a link to complete an application on Goodlord, but the process was a complete mess. My partner and I each paid a holding deposit of about £120, and only after that were we given access to the tenancy paperwork. For some reason we were required to fill in separate forms; we spent three days completing them only to be told a week later (with help from a staff member) to “just fill them in somehow, we’ll sort it out”. My partner’s income is well above the stated threshold (roughly six times higher), and we even offered to pay a year’s rent in advance, yet we were still refused. The reasons given were inconsistent: we were told the landlord “didn’t want” us, that our documents “didn’t pass,” and that because we still rent elsewhere it was a problem. Throughout the whole week their communication was frankly awful. Our holding deposit was not returned. One month later the same flat is still advertised on multiple sites and the price has been reduced, which makes the whole situation look very suspicious. From my point of view this process felt extremely unprofessional and raises questions about how holding deposits are being handled. I would advise anyone considering John Shepherds Letting to be cautious: get clear confirmation in writing, keep copies of everything, and be aware that you may have difficulty getting a refund if the landlord/agent decides not to proceed.
Thank you for your review Iryna, please can you email full details to lily.johnson@johnshepherd.com so we can look into this further. It is unlikely that the application would have been declined without a satisfactory reason so once full details are sent to us we can look into this further. Thanks, John Shepherd
5/5
Googlefrom their Agent Jordan, to Johnny, Jayne and Abby it was a very smooth transition of getting me the property, though i had issues at my end, everything was sorted. very lovely and amazing team!!! thank you :)
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience Em. We are delighted to hear that our Sutton Coldfield team provided you with reliable guidance and support during your property transition. We strive to be professional and communicative, ensuring everything is sorted smoothly. If you need anything further, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Wishing you all the best in your new home.
1/5
GoogleStandardless service Disappointed with Lack of Service, Avoid if Possible I recently rented a property through John Shepherd Lettings @ £1300 p/m, and the experience has been frustrating from the start. There was no handover when I moved in, leaving me without essential information about the property. I contacted them on Monday to address this, particularly regarding the fact that I had no heating. They assured me that someone would get back to me, but five days later, I’m still waiting. Being left without heating in the middle of winter is unacceptable, and the lack of communication from the agency has made the situation even worse. I expected a professional service, but instead, I’ve had to chase them for basic support. If you’re considering renting through John Shepherd Lettings, think twice. Their poor service and lack of responsiveness have made this an incredibly stressful experience.
1/5
GoogleThe worst estate agents I have ever dealt with. I inherited a property to understand that they had an incredibly poor relationship with the tenant, negligent would be the perfect word. I visited with two property managers and I needed to mediate a shouting match between a furious tenant and the reactionary property managers. Things did not improve over the following 18 months whilst the probate process continued. The contact with the tenant was non existent, emails went weeks without answer, the number of out of office emails the property managers autoreply is in the majority. I managed to speak to the directors of the business a few times, which resulted in small steps forward. Due to these communication difficulties, and the complete breakdown in trust from the estate manager in John Shepherd, the tenants' keys have still not been recovered. There is outstanding rent in the tens of thousands owed to the executors of the estate. Worryingly for new clients, John Shepherd had lost the copy of the keys they held, and thus the tenant was the only person with access to the house. Additionally, the property managers sent over the full unredacted file from the tenant to my solicitors, so we have every piece of personal information on the tenants. Beware of ever using John Shepherd to rent from, or let with.
5/5
TrustpilotWe’ve had a great experience with our…
We’ve had a great experience with our property manager Tina Margarets. She is very professional, responsive, and always quick to address any questions or maintenance requests. We would happy recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and approachable property manager.
Thank you for taking the time to share your review and your kind words about Tina. We are delighted to hear that you found her professional and helpful and always quick to address any queries. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to support you.
5/5
TrustpilotPrevious to Abbie Clark taking over my…
Previous to Abbie Clark taking over my property management I had a pretty awful experience with a previous manager However since Abbie has taken over it has restored my confidence She is really quick to get back to me and is always helpful
Thank you for sharing your experience, Steve. We are so pleased to hear that Abbie has restored your confidence in us with her quick and helpful communication. We apologise for the difficulties you faced previously and appreciate your trust in our professional team. Please feel free to reach out if you need any further assistance, we are always here to support.
5/5
TrustpilotVery quick and smooth experience…
Very quick and smooth experience getting my tenancy through John Shepard. Replied very quickly in order to sort the application especially with a fairly tight move in date, we managed to get everything sorted without issue and comfortably for a quick move in. Catie in particular was very helpful throughout. Very happy new tenant.
Thank you for sharing your review. We are glad to hear that the application process was quick and smooth, and that you were able to move in comfortably. We are grateful for your feedback and look forward to supporting you again in the future.
5/5
TrustpilotSophia was great and really helpful.
We are happy to hear that you had a great experience and that Sophia has been great. Thank you for your positive feedback!
5/5
TrustpilotGreat experience!
Must say, fantastic experience being a tenant under John Shepherd, very responsive and helpful. Recognition must be given to the agent handling our property, has been absolutely fantastic, thank you, Geeta for all your hard work and dedication!
Thank you Mr Alam for sharing your fantastic experience with us. We are delighted to hear that Gita has continually provided you with such helpful and professional support. We appreciate your recognition and look forward to assisting you in the future.
1/5
TrustpilotPoor customer service
Poor customer service. Haven’t had a working fridge for a month and wasted over £100 of food which they won’t compensate. I was told on viewing I would get a parking space and didn’t. Rent is overly priced for this small space apartment. Overall not happy with this service. I’ve had a really hard time during my move. Recurrent letters for electric bill which wasn’t paid before moved in. No one seems to know what they’re doing. First time moving out and I’m really disappointed and can’t wait till the lease ends.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we’re sorry to hear your experience has not been as we’d hope at this point. We are very keen to speak directly to understand more specifically what the issues you have experienced are and how we can rectify them. Please email our Lettings Director at jack.spellman@johnshepherd.com and he will be happy to discuss more. Many thanks
5/5
TrustpilotCustomer Service
I had some problems in the past with various personal but having my account overseen by Christina Williams things have changed dramatically. Throughly professional and nothing has been too much trouble. Extremely easy to deal with and a pleasant manner. Thank you
Thank you for sharing your experience, Edward. We are delighted to hear of your experience working with Christina and that we have been able to resolve all queries for you. We appreciate you taking the time to share your review and we look forward to supporting you again in the future.
5/5
TrustpilotGood estate agent.
As a landlord my experience with John Shepherd has been very good, the staff are very polite and easy to talk to. Mia Cornwall the area manager she has been very helpful and professional with all aspects of my queries.
Thank you for sharing your lovely review Debbie. We are so pleased to hear of your experience and the support that you have received from your property manager Mia. We appreciate you taking the time to share your recommendation and we look forward to continuing to support you.
5/5
TrustpilotOutstanding service from Tina Margetts
Outstanding service from Tina Margetts. She was proactive, professional, and went above and beyond to help me. I am very satisfied with the experience and would definitely work with her again.
Thank you for sharing your experience Surya. We are thrilled to hear that Tina provided you with proactive and professional support. It's wonderful to know you felt well cared for. Thank you again for your recommendation and we look forward to working with you again in the future.
5/5
TrustpilotProfessional Property Management
Over the last year Alisha Donaldson at John Shepherd Estate agents has managed our rental property in Harborne. She has been the ultimate professional, always replying promptly to our questions and requests, and successfully managing multiple complex maintenance issues.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Glyn. We are delighted to hear that Alisha has been so professional and helpful in managing your property and that we have been great with our communication throughout. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continue to work with you.
5/5
TrustpilotAbbie has dealt with the check out in a…
Abbie has dealt with the check out in a very smooth way. She has kept the communication channel between the landlord and myself open, friendly and professionally. With her professionalism she has turned out a stressful time in a stress free process. Thank you for everything.
Thank you for your kind words Teresa, we are delighted to hear that Abbie provided such professional and helpful support during your checkout process. Our team strives to maintain open communication and reliable guidance, ensuring a stress-free experience. Thank you again for your review and we look forward to supporting you again in the future.
3/5
TrustpilotNot a huge fan tbh
Not a huge fan tbh I personally don’t think they offer the best service overall I have had to speak to management at times when staff (jayvon) didn’t communicate. But I can’t complain about Abbie she has dealt with everything in a timely and professional manor.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Rachel. We apologise for the communication issues you encountered and appreciate your feedback. We ae glad to hear that Abbie provided you with professional and timely support. Please feel free to reach out to us if you'd like to discuss this further; we value open communication and are here to help.
5/5
TrustpilotReally happy with Eleanor’s help…
Really happy with Eleanor’s help throughout the whole process. She was friendly, helpful and easy to communicate with. She made everything simple and stress free. Thank you, Eleanor, for all your help! 😊
Thank you for sharing your experience Teckla. We are delighted to hear that Eleanor provided you with friendly and helpful support and made your experience stress free. We love to hear your feedback and if you need anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
5/5
TrustpilotMy friend and I had finalized one of…
My friend and I had finalized one of their properties recently and Mr. Quentin Lee was the agent who helped us with it. He made the whole process really smooth and simple for us. He was quick with his email responses when we raised queries, even during out of office hours. He was humble and patient throughout the whole time. Highly recommended the agency and Mr. Lee!
Thank you for your feedback.
5/5
TrustpilotGreat Estate Agents
Great Estate Agents, tried 3 others locally in past years but John Shepherds were def the best!
Thank you for your lovely review
1/5
TrustpilotIf I could give 0 stars I would
If I could give 0 stars I would ! They Take your deposit even though the house was cleaner when we left it to when we moved in!! (We have pictures of how we left it ) they are trying to charge us a cleaning fee, a fee for curtain poles, bulbs and not cutting the grass !! Which is all lies! When we moved in the garden was a mess with all previous tenants belongings that we had to get rid of ourselves the house was full of mould that they tried to cover up ! This mould was black, green, thick and furry mould any mould you can think of! The sink and downstairs toilet leaked all the time. they Ruined most of our belongings from the mould! Absolutely disgusting I was pregnant with twins at the time and they knew the house had problems! we know this because our neighbours told us that the tenants before us used to moan about the mould and nothing was done about it. Once we complied about the mould “Gita” sent us an email trying to evict us !! Even though a week before This she offered us a 12 month contract I have proof of everything we will be taking This further. To think that they get away with this is a joke! The amount of bad reviews saying pretty much the same thing just shows. DO NOT RENT FROM THESE!!!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we’re sorry to hear your experience has not been as we’d hope at this point. We are very keen to speak directly to understand more specifically what the issues you have experienced are and how we can rectify them. Please email our Lettings Director at jack.spellman@johnshepherd.com and he will be happy to discuss more. Many thanks
5/5
TrustpilotTina Margetts At John Shepherd has been…
Tina Margetts At John Shepherd has been my main contact for any problems that arise and is dealt with quickly as I’ve been renting for 2 years and I’m very happy with the company.
Thank you for sharing your experience Leonard. We are delighted to hear that Tina has been so helpful and communicative in resolving any issues during your two years with us. We appreciate your trust in us and if you ever need anything further, please do not hesitate to reach out.
1/5
GoogleTake to long to answer the office phone and even longer to get a response 😞 Need someone near the phone or that messages get pick up every hour. I nearly went to other agent to buy another house if was that frustrating. I wonder how the sellers feel about wanting to buy a house, cannot get viewings and then cannot get feedback. No wonder housing market is so slow.
Thank you for your review, we are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with contacting us. Can you please email lily.johnson@johnshepherd.com to discuss full details so we can investigate this further. Thanks, John Shepherd
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