Reeds Rains Sheffield City Living reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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Disappointing and Frustrating Experience with Reed Rain Plaistow

I recently had a very unsatisfactory experience with Reed Rain Plaistow while attempting to purchase a property. The process was fraught with miscommunications and a lack of professionalism that ultimately led to a great deal of frustration.Initially, when I contacted the agency, I was asked to provide all my personal information and proof of funds. I informed them that my husband would be viewing the property on our behalf, and was advised to have him call directly. However, when he did call, he was told he couldn’t view the property without my details, despite me having already provided them. This initial mix-up should have been a warning sign of the confusion that was to follow.On the day of the viewing, my husband's appointment was nearly disrupted by a last-minute call to change the time, which was impossible for us due to his work commitments. During the viewing, the agent Greg was uncommunicative and only responded when I directly questioned via video call, despite my husband being present with him. My real disappointment began during the offer process over the Christmas period. After placing an offer, I received an out-of-office reply from Dea and was instructed to email the main branch. Despite doing so, I received no acknowledgment or update, leading to uncertainty and the need for further follow-ups. I telephoned and spoke to Greg, who sounded like I was a bother for calling to ask if my offer had been received. Once Dea returned, there was some back-and-forth over the offer, and I submitted the figure she suggested, which was eventually declined. I even increased my offer significantly above the asking price, only to be informed later that day that another offer had been accepted. Surely an estate agent would give an option to increase to give the seller the best price. I have since read other reviews on another platform that they have done this to other buyers through this office. The entire process felt underhanded, leading me to believe that there was a preferred buyer from the start. The lack of transparency and poor communication have left me feeling that Reed Rain Plaistow is not only unprofessional but also dishonest. This experience has been a complete waste of my time and has significantly impacted my view of their business practices.

Tasmin · 8 January 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent support and service

Excellent support and service, would strongly recommend

Sonia · 24 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Selling my house - Simples!

Reeds Rains Pontefract staff have been excellent. They've kept the system smooth and simple from initial meeting, through to photo session, to arranging viewings and second viewings, and achieved a very good price for my property. An excellent team:thanks to Elise, Ash and Vicky, not to mention Sarah who worked on the marketing brochure. Well done.

Lynda · 7 June 2023

★★★★★ 2/5

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Very very painful renting experience so…

Very very painful renting experience so far and still not moved. There's always something else that needs to be done. They never call back when they promise to. They withhold important information. I just don't trust them anymore. Not even sure I can ever move my family into their new home. Now looking elsewhere. My stress levels are sky high due to Reeds Rains.After the reply from Stuart: thank you, thank you. This is the first time in 4 weeks of pain and frustration that someone has actually said SORRY! Such a simple word with so much meaning. You guys are experts with your processes, but to the detriment of the human element. Your customers are all human. Don't ever forget that !I haven't received a sorry from the agent yet for not returning calls and lying, and withholding information though but this is a good start. Thank you Stuart.

Paul · 21 September 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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The worst customer service ever

The worst customer service ever. I rented my home out through them, they allowed pets in my home after I had specifically told them no pets. They let one tenant sub let a room, and did nothing about it. They let a tenant move her boyfriend in, 3 years down the line I'm still getting letters from bailiffs and debt collection agencies. They have been no help whats so ever getting it rectified. Calls were never returned. The photos they took when tenant moved out, where inadequate for the company dealing with my claim against the bond. Even though I paid for them to fully manage the property when ever there was a problem they could never find a contractor I had to find my own. Stay well clear

ANNE · 23 July 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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Appalling service

Would not recommend this company at all. Very rude staff at Crossgates branch. Booked an appointment for a valuation of my home for today on Tuesday/Wednesday. They rang to confirm yesterday and then received a phone call this morning saying they have to cancel without giving a reason so he spoken to Claire the manager who then rung us and said she doesn’t cover LS16 and that it would take 45minutes from crossgates to cookridge! I know for a fact it doesn’t take that long. There was no apology, there was very poor customer service and the comment we received was ‘I am not willing to argue about this’ when we didn’t even receive an apology !

Abigail · 29 June 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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Certainly NOT worthy of an 'Estate…

Certainly NOT worthy of an 'Estate Agent service'! With all the New and upcoming, Far CHEAPER estate agents on-line like 'Purple Bricks', 'YOPA', 'Tepilo', 'Doorsteps', etc, etc one would of thought Reeds Rains would provide a Far better, indeed Far CHEAPER service than what happened to us!? Reeds Rains 'Customer Relations Manager' Ignored the whole complaint Below :- 1. They totally ignored their then employee “J” first visit with us, his appalling discriminatory behaviour towards our beliefs etc, etc. They readily dismissed this as entirely irrelevant!2. We did NOT say ‘There was not a Vat element to this fee’ We said “J” and others said the Total at the end would be Only £1,700 and No more! This was the Agreement.3. This is the First Time We had seen this Document Reeds Rains say had a part to play in my sale!4. We also phoned Reeds Rains as suggested by your employee “J” to Clarify this with management etc at Reeds Rains. They clarified the Total amount would be asked to pay would be £1,700. and No More!5. They chose to ignore the fact that Reeds Rains Asked us to conduct the viewings ourselves stating because “No one is in the office twas available for the viewing!” We felt Literally pressurized into it! We had to sell our Property to prospective buyers and indeed We alone showed the Property to all who came around even the buyer. No one at Reeds Rains conducted the viewings and even with the buyer Reeds Rains Never told us the viewing was to take place with the buyer. We were kept entirely in the dark even when they turned up on our door step unannounced!This is Not the service anyone should expect is it not?6. Reeds Rains ignored the fact that the Floor plan made by Reeds Rains was entirely Wrong and we had to take considerable time redrawing it to how it should of been.7. We were forced to take the pictures because your staff put the old pictures up the pictures when I purchased this property years go when we purchased the property before we renovated it. Reeds Rains used some of the old pictures! In Their response to our complaints they conveniently chose to ignore these facts.Our Case is with the Property Ombudsman because Reeds Rains chooses to ignore our complaints but still demand money for their far from professional service!******In Reeds Rains response they say, we say honestly *****:1. While Reeds Rains use the convenient excuse that the offending ‘Employee no longer works at Reeds Rains’ his behavior was appalling and one that simply should not be brushed under the carpet and ignored with regards to our complaint! The Impact was felt and it proved extremely upsetting!So there you have it a company who readily dismisses the abuse just because ‘This employee no longer works at Reeds Rains’ !2. There was No ‘Confusion’ between us! In Good faith a “Total of £1,700!” was clarified which Means “£1.700!” in the real would clearly not Reeds Rains world.When I purchased a Car the Price I was told all in, the total amount was what I paid not £340 More like with Reeds Rains!As for the middle document they say appears ‘proving at etc £340’ ? We had never seen this alleged document or signed our name on it! 3.. ' when one of the viewings was booked by our central call centre.' That was the integral Viewing where the eventual buyer turned up without any notice, and unaware of them coming I almost did not open the door! As We stated at almost all times any viewings We were told would we do the viewing from the office at Reeds Rains, because of some excuse Reeds Rains couldn't! In Actual Fact WE sold our property with Reeds Rains They at Reeds Rains were to busy to conduct the viewings! 4. Floor plan was ready to be posted on -line already as were the Old out of hate pictures BOTH wrong!We thankfully spotted them and had to painstakingly redraw them and retake the pictures! Again We did the work of Reeds Rains and We sold our Home Not Reeds Rains!

PWE · 19 June 2018

★★★★★ 3/5

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Good staff, but poor external partners

The Reed Rains staff are professional and helpful.They do have a problem with the company they are partnered with to do identity checks, Landmark. From the payment link not working properly, I couldn't view the privacy policy and access the payment screen, to receiving payment reminders every day (six and counting) even after they sent me a receipt for my payment. The Landmark help line didn't reply to my query and Reed Rains staff responded but didn't make a difference.As is often the case good frontline staff are let down by poor IT or partners

Michael · 14 October 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Reeds Rains Liverpool is a joke

Reeds Rains Liverpool is a joke, after a week speaking to them they rent the flat that was supposed to be for me to another person and this was after I handed my notice to my current landlord, an absolute joke of a company. The name of the person I spoke with was Olivia, very unprofessional and very arrogant, thank you for possibly leaving me homeless girl you have done an excellent job.

Ernesto · 8 March 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great feedback

Great communication with the Holderness Road, Hull branch in particular Amelia. The team as a whole were excellent and provided me with regular reports and feed back from viewings.

Big · 21 November 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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I have both bought and sold through…

I have both bought and sold through Reads Rain Colne. Delena and Fiona were excellent in the communication department. Extremely friendly with it as well. Would recommend.

Steve · 14 December 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Unbearable Living Conditions and Appalling Service

I feel compelled to share my utterly distressing experience as a tenant with Reeds Rains, Liverpool City Centre Branch. The living conditions in the apartment, managed by this agency, have been nothing short of a nightmare.From day one, promises of a functional lift turned out to be false. Three years of climbing six flights of stairs due to a perpetually broken lift is just the beginning. The downstairs toilet, supposed to be part of a 2-bath apartment, was unusable for the first 6 months, and even after countless complaints, the plumber's "fix" rendered it practically useless.The electrical outlets in the apartment resemble a hazard zone, with exploded sockets in one room plunging it into permanent darkness. Despite repeated complaints, no action has been taken, leaving me in a potentially dangerous situation.Radiators broken, making winters unbearable, and as if that's not enough, the boiler broke on November 17th. Two weeks without hot water or heating in November is not just inconvenient; it's unacceptable. Despite reporting the issue promptly, the letting agent and plumber seem to have vanished, leaving me without updates or resolutions.My recent attempt to address these issues at the Reeds Rains office on November 30th was met with a property manager who was not only rude and accusatory but also dismissive and unhelpful. It's clear that they have no regard for the well-being of their tenants. He yelled at me, walked away, refused to converse, made comments about my character as well as misogynistic statements and told me to leave so he could "do his job". So it's clear his job has nothing to do with addressing or helping tenants or their concerns. I also asked to speak to the lettings manager, and whilst I was waiting, I later came to find he put his coat on and walked right past me to leave the building and ignore the issue. My sole aim now is to escape this uninhabitable nightmare as soon as possible.In light of these experiences, I urge anyone considering Reeds Rains to think twice. The blatant disregard for tenant well-being and the abysmal living conditions make this agency one to avoid at all costs. Save yourself the distress and inconvenience, steer clear of Reeds Rains.

Rebecca · 30 November 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Unprofessional Amateur Standards

My family, booked time off and flew from London to view a rental property in Shotley Bridge with an appointment booked with these agents for this morning. Having arrived yesterday they phoned the agent to confirm the appointment only to be told that the agents had already accepted another client for rental and taken a deposit. Reed’s Rains didn’t communicate this to my family prior to them leaving London - indeed no effort was made to contact them - no answerphone message - nothing. As a result the family have incurred the cost of flights and accommodation in addition to the disappointment. These agents have made no offer to compensate my family and fobbed them off with a “sorry” I therefore suggest that if you are either a buyer or a seller, that you spread this experience to others as an example of Reed’s Raine’s standards in dealing with clients whether they are buyers or sellers. You may also wish to further consider whether to use them or not! Addendum Having had a response as seen here from Reed Rains, I responded giving my telephone number a week ago, and I am still waiting! It’s the same issue as the original complaint - lack of communication, no call, no answer phone message. Their consistent poor performance should be a worry to any potential customer! Be advised.

Nic · 29 September 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Stolen money from me

Stolen money from me. Use this firm for letting of a property and they use the tenants deposit to protect there own cost. Not mine. Deductions made from my deposit without my authority. Also done exactly the same to a friend who they also let out there property. The property was turned in to drugs factory and scumbags withheld money which they had no rights to. I will never use them again.

Karl · 9 February 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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I will not recommend Reeds Rains Wakefield…

I instructed Reeds Rains Wakefield branch to sell my property. There was loads of errors, misinformation, letter not sent on time. They recommended to me bad solicitor who have no ideas of latest legislations. It took over 7 months to exchange contract. Poor communication, it seems they don't know what they are doing in their office. It as completely waste of time. Very stressful dealing with this company. I will not recommend anyone.

Lucky · 27 October 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great service

Great service, always happy to help and very knowledgeable, Lesley is a dream to deal with makes it all seem very easy. Definitely will deal with again.Thanks

Anthony · 27 November 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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DO NOT GO WITH THIS COMPANY!!!

DO NOT GO WITH THIS COMPANY!!!I was a tenant in one of their properties and the landlord wouldn't complete any maintenance within the property leaving me with several different issues. I called multiple times and nothing was ever done since I moved in till i moved out. TENANTS RIGHTS! You don't have any with this company may aswell live on the streets. Horrible customer service, Horrible people, Take advantage of your being young. Can't even complain as its so difficult to find a complaints procedure.

Amy · 10 September 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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The team were very friendly and…

The team were very friendly and efficient Simon Wilson was brilliant from start to finish he made everything so easy for me and kept me informed throughout the sale as this was a family home of 57years and he was very respectful of this and he was so mannerly and friendly I will definitely use Reeds Rains again.

Customer · 10 January 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Always keep me updated

Mr/Mrs · 21 September 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Avoid using this company

Avoid using this company, especially the Sale branch. On the first day, they rented us a property in poor condition and it had not been properly cleaned. Now that we have moved out, they are withholding our full deposit, claiming there were ongoing issues, despite us reporting problems from day one and providing photos as evidence.

Barbara · 5 May 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent rapport with Lewis wonderful…

Excellent rapport with Lewis wonderful service

Alex · 8 September 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Criminal organisation

Criminal organisation. Also operate at "Your Move". As a landlord I received fraudulent invoices, months of failure to respond to calls and emails. They turns out they lost the keys and the tenancy agreement. End of contract 29th Sept. Still they haven't shared any paperwork and are still withholding funds in November. Lots of promises from David Tomlinson, not one fulfilled. Avoid.Update: now December, despite the response on here, no reach out or resolution.

ADAM · 2 December 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Poor, I wish I had not used them as a management for my 2 properties, my advice - do not do the same.

Poor, Poor, Poor. Rhyl branch is dismal. Following a previous bad review, I was called by the Rhyl branch and the main issue of the problem at the time (the centralised management) was removed and work was taken into the branch. This worked well and I would give the service at that point 5 stars. Queries were answered, requests were actioned and local trustworthy business were arranged to do work at my houses when required (the centralised system used a contracting firm which charged high fees, did poor work and on one occasion claimed to do work which the tenant confirmed that they hadn't actually done. When pointed out, they withdrew their claim for payment without argument). I was very happy, my properties were being managed well. Unfortunately the person providing that service at the branch left and things deteriorated. Poor management from the branch has cost me money. All the bad things you hear about estate agents are currently encompassed within this branch. Lies, not doing what you've asked them to do which leave you feeling that they do not care about you as a customer as long as they get paid. Rent smart Wales have introduced lots of new rules and regulations that as a landlord you might think "This is too much hassle, I'll get an agent involved" if you do, my advice is do not choose Reeds Rains Rhyl, you will end up regretting it as I have with both the properties I had with them. It's going to cost me money to get away from them, but it is worth it. They are dreadful.

Mark · 15 October 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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By being cared for by a great crew at…

By being cared for by a great crew at Reed Rains staff always cheerful friendly and helpful guiding us through the maze of selling our house. Would totally recommend them everyone.

M · 9 March 2026