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4.3

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272 reviews across 2 platforms

145 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EF

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Martin & Co's office in South Croydon, at 145 Brighton Road, is rated 4.3 out of 5 across 272 reviews on two platforms, including 268 Google reviews rated 4.3.

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4.3 / 5

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About Martin & Co South Croydon

We specialise in selling houses and residential lettings in Croydon, Purley, Kenley and the surrounding suburbs and provide expert advice, guidance and support to our customers across the local area. Joint Directors Peter Brown & Paul Maruna together have over 40 years of industry experience and opened Martin & Co Croydon in 2009. With enviable local knowledge they're both passionate about supporting local people in fulfilling their everyday property needs. Croydon lies between fashionable South London and affluent Surrey and is only 10 miles from the centre of London. Rental prices are much more affordable than those further into Capital and the area is heavily populated with both commuters and families. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a property in or around Croydon or you would like a free valuation, please do get in touch with a member of our team who would be delighted to help.

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Every review we hold for the South Croydon office, from every platform, shown as written. First names only.

5/5

Google

If you are looking to sell your home quickly I would highly recommend Tihon and Paul Maruna at Martin & Co. Paul has been instrumental in coordinating the transaction. Tihon came through with a serious Buyer within a few days of listing the property. He is very efficient and brought about a very smooth transaction for the asking price of the property. I highly recommend Tihon for your real estate needs- he is efficient and does get the job done well !

I · 5 May 2023

Agent replied · 21 April 2023

Hi, thank you for entrusting us with the sale of your property and taking the time to leave a review. It is very much appreciated and I am delighted that we were able to assist you in quickly finding a suitable buyer. Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director.

5/5

Google

Found our new rental property with Martin and co. Special thanks to Dhennusha - friendly and warm professional who was very helpful and informative in helping us securing the property.

Maria · 21 August 2025

Agent replied · 11 October 2025

Maria, hi than you for your review. Dhennusha will be delighted to hear your comments. We do hope you will be very happy in your new home. Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director.

5/5

Google

My sister and I had a lovely experience with Martin and Co from start to finish. Everyone was very informative, quick to respond to any questions we had. They ensured the process was simple, stress free and easy. Overall excellent service and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy service! Special thanks to Rugile, Sue and Sthal! You all have been extremely helpful to us both :) thank you!

Niro · 25 June 2023

Agent replied · 10 June 2023

Niro, thank you for leaving a review. I'm delighted that everything went well and do hope you and your sister will be very happy there. Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director.

5/5

Google

One of the most committed services I ever received. Before reaching Martin & co I knocked on many other real estate agents in Croydon but this is the only place that worked hard to help us with our new home. Very special thanks to Rugile, who worked through the journey with us until we found our new home. Excellent service would recommend it without any hesitation. Good job and thank you

Jackson · 6 September 2023

Agent replied · 10 September 2023

Jackson, Hi thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm delighted that we we were able to help you in your search for a new home and that this was a positive experience for you. It's a lovely flat in a great spot and we do hope you will be very happy there. Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director.

5/5

Google

Great experience with Martin & Co. while buying my first property. Paul Maruna and Matthew Brown were always helpful, professional and friendly. Thank you!

Thais · 20 August 2025

Agent replied · 20 March 2026

Thais, hi i'm so pleased we were able to help you with one of life's major milestones. It's a lovely flat and we do hope you are going to be very happy there. Best wishes for the future, Peter Brown, Director.

1/5

Google

I would avoid this estate agent if you value good communication and a genuine interest from an estate agent helping you find a property. Peter the branch manager was helpful, however I had to ask to move away from having Esra from the sales team manage my purchase. She showed little interest in my purchase very rarely replied to emails and took from my opinion a "whatever" attitude. The survey on a property I was to purchase came back with a very bad report. The property did need updating but the survey found more internal problem which were not visible on viewing. When I asked for a price reduction she replied "the seller has no interest in selling for that price" I then asked if she had asked the seller if there was a chance to negotiate, she stuttered and seem to avoid the question. The most basic approach an estate agent takes is to say "we know you don't want to reduce the price of the property, is there any room for negotiating". This was an elderly man selling his property who probably will continue to get a bad survey on the property with buyers continuing to ask for price reductions and at the same time buyers spending money on surveys and searches. Both seller and buyers loose out when when working with an estate agent who takes very little interest. In the end I got annoyed and asked to speak with her manager as it was like speaking to a brick wall you could clearly hear from her response she was not listening. What was very bad from the manager and Esra was that I was not informed before the property went back on the market. I was told it could go back on the market but no follow up to say it definitely was going to be relisted. I am happy I moved on from buying the property as there were many problems, however the estate agents manged the sale with little personal touch as if they do not realise the property will be your home. They showed ultimately little interest.

Des · 7 August 2022

Agent replied

Desmaree, Hi, thank you for comments. What you failed to mention is that on 11th July you had asked the seller for a reduction of over £30,000 without having investigated the likely cost of dealing with the un-anticipated issues. You also mentioned at this time that you had been approached by another agent about a property with a short lease and you were now considering buying that instead. Our client took this very badly and insisted on our remarketing the property of which you were advised. After we spoke - even though I was off with covid - I managed to contact the seller via telephone (he doesn't have email) on 13th July and did persuade him to consider a more modest reduction in your favour. I emailed you at 11.08 from my sick-bed to see if we could find some middle ground, but also advised you that we had been instructed to remarket the property if this was not possible. You emailed me back at 12.56 to say you were withdrawing, without any further negotiation. As we work on a no sale -no fee basis and staff are paid commission, we all have a very real interest in making a transaction happen if possible. Sadly in this instance the difference in the financial positions of you and the seller proved too great. I do hope you will be very happy in whichever property you do make your new home. Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director.

5/5

Google

Great experience with Martin & Co South Croydon. Our main contact was Esra who went above and beyond to ensure our house purchase went smoothly. It was our first time buying a house and she guided us through the process so gracefully. Any issues we had she was very quick to get through to the sellers and report back to us. Even though she was super professional she still made sure she checked on us and how we were doing through the process which I really appreciated. We have now completed on our house last week and are so happy we went with Martin & Co. Thanks Esra!PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Dsokan · 4 June 2022

Agent replied · 3 June 2024

Hi, we do hope you will be very happy in your new home! Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director.

5/5

Google

Martin & Co's response to my enquiry was immediate and viewings were arranged within a week and a half. Offers were received within a few days thereafter. Although the legal side of proceedings became of concern during the later stages, the sale was completed within 2 months. For me, that was beyond expectation although it was a no-chain sale. Nothing for me to complain about and, all-in-all, very good value for money.

Darryl · 4 February 2023

Agent replied

Darryl, thank you for your review and for choosing us to act on your behalf in the sale of the house. We do endeavour to provide a proper, professional, cost-effective service to sellers backed by many, many years of estate agency experience. best wishes for the future. Peter Brown, Director.

5/5

Google

Outstanding and the best sale service in South Croydon. I just completed on my sale yesterday thanks to the dream sales team under the management of Paul Maruna. I’ve previously used many other agents to buy and sell property in Croydon and none of them have had the expertise, knowledge, service and strategy that I experienced with Paul. They go above and beyond and I can’t fault them at all in terms of their communication and attention to detail from listing the property, realistic expectations and working with both buyer and seller to complete a sale. Thank you so much for all your efforts.

Zoya · 2 April 2025

Agent replied · 8 April 2025

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. Paul and I have over 60 years of estate agency experience between us (over half of those in Croydon) and if you add in our co-director at Sutton it's over 100 years! We are just as enthusiastic today about helping our customers and clients achieve their goals as when we first started in the business. Thank you for choosing to sell your property with us. Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director.

5/5

Google

From meeting Peter on March 21st to finally (due to our timescales) letting out our property though them, it would be fair to say that this estate agent have been professional, accommodating and also adaptable to what we require verses what was the standard. The property was snapped up after less than 24 hours in there control and marketing - fair to say, "they know what to do, and when not!" So fully recommend.PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism

N · 4 June 2022

Agent replied · 3 June 2024

Nick, hi thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am delighted that we were able to help you find suitable tenants so quickly and that your experience has been a very positive one! Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director.

1/5

Google

I just had a call to schedule a house viewing, and the agent mentioned that viewings were set up between 10 AM and 4 PM. However, only the 12 to 1:30 PM slots were taken, yet he seemed unable to fill the 10 or 11 AM slots. Instead, I was asked to call back on Monday after I asked what the options were?! I really hope my own agent isn't handling potential buyers this way. I found the experience quite frustrating and unhelpful. To reply to manager below: I ended the call because your employee didn’t offer any options. I also specifically stated before 1 pm and after 3 pm and your colleague implied the owners enabled a slot from 10 to 4pm, please be accurate with the details. It’s ironic that he later emailed me to find a solution. Since you're dealing with customers, a cordial approach would be appreciated.

Dj · 12 February 2025

Agent replied · 14 February 2025

Hi, for clarity the owners live at the house you enquired about and as they have a young family we have been given a narrow window on Saturday for viewings. You requested a time after 3pm (and did not discuss a morning appointment). My colleague explained that wouldn't be possible, but we could look for an alternative day that might be convenient for you. Instead of exploring this further you ended the call that you had made to us... Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director.

5/5

Google

I rented a beautiful 1 bedroom house with help from Martin and Co. The process was very smooth, professional and clear from the very beginning and property was even better than initially thought. Rugile was very kind and helpful and support me with all my inquiries during the time. As soon as l questioned about the property she almost instantly replied to me and arranged a viewing. Not forgetting Mrs Freya Cattermole, she was beyond any expectations, always there to help, very responsive to all my emails. I could not recommend any better this letting agency. They have great range of good properties, for all budgets and needs and the staff is more than you could ask for.PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Mihaela · 15 July 2021

Agent replied

Mihaela, many thanks for your review. We do try (very hard) and positive feedback like yours is very welcome. Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director.

5/5

Google

I have to say I am very impressed with the service Rugile Norbutaite has offered. I seldom leave reviews but credit where it is due. Rugile Norbutaite was excellent and friendly, extremely positive and helpful in every way. Rugile Norbutaite did everything that she said she would and me and my husband are really impressed with the dedication and speed of the service we received from her. It's fast and efficient and she was more than helpful in providing information, details and both in person and videos/virtual viewing of online adverts in this pandemic situation. Me and my husband are grateful to Rugile for her patience and dedication in this pandemic. Thank you so much for everything.!!! Couldn’t recommend her enough and felt we were in completely safe hands.This probably speaks for itself..!!!!!PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Vidya · 11 June 2021

Agent replied · 10 June 2024

Vidya, thank you so much for kind words, I know it will mean a great deal to Ru who was delighted to get back to helping people move after the first lockdown. I hope you are very happy in your new home and if we may be of any assistance in the future please do not hesitate to contact me. Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director.

5/5

Google

Paul from Marin & Co helped us with the process of selling our property - and was extremely helpful, friendly and professional throughout. We managed to get the house sold at a good price, so would definitely recommend.

Alfonso · 1 April 2026

Agent replied · 22 June 2026

Alfonso, hi thanks for your review. I'm delighted that you were happy with our service and the price we achieved. Thank you for choosing Martin & Co Croydon and best wishes for the future from Paul, myself and the team. Peter Brown, Director.

1/5

Google

Had a very bad experience with a lady called Rugile. From the very first phonecall she seemed uninterested and unfriendly. I'm used to estate agents doing their best to sell/rent out a property. On this occasion, Rugile was absolutely negative and very condescending towards me. Not only did she make it seem as if I'm not credible enough with constantly repeating that 'the landlord is very specific about who he wants as a tenant' (after already disclosing I make a healthy salary), she also questioned how much of my salary is being declared on my tax return. I've never experienced an estate agent with such a poor attitude towards potential tenants. A 'best wishes' or 'kind regards' at the end of an e-mail is the least someone could ask for. Never again!

Katie · 25 April 2021

Agent replied

Katie, thank you for your feedback. I am sorry that your experience of us was not a positive one. As you can see from the other reviews and the namechecks that Ru is usually the most helpful of estate agents. Please accept my apologies that we appear to have come across heavy handed in trying to establish whether we could get you through our usual referencing process. I hope you have now found a suitable property and are very happy there. Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director.

4/5

Google

The Croydon Martin & Co letting agent was initially slow, when I explained my situation and urgency they understood and expedited the process. They were very helpful and supportive. Although my landlord didn't have many background/verification checks on tenant, the process completed soon enough. The overall process and experience with Croydon Martin & Co was very good. Special thanks to Susan & Rugile!

Ranjan · 21 May 2023

Agent replied

Ranjan, hi thank you for taking time to leave us a review and for your positive comments. Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director.

5/5

Google

I recently rented through Martin and Co and I must say the experience was great. Rugile and Freya, the agents I dealt with were very friendly and responsive to emails or calls and moving in was a breeze. Everything was set up from utilities to Internet accounts before I moved in which made the transition easier for me as its my first time living on my own. Would definitely recommend.PositiveResponsiveness, Professionalism

Samana · 31 May 2022

Agent replied · 30 May 2024

Samana, hi, I'm so pleased everything went smoothly and we hope you will love your new independence. Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director

5/5

Google

I’ve dealt with Martin and Co over many years both in letting and selling property and I cannot recommend them highly enough. They offer an excellent service and are undoubtedly the best in the area

Jenny · 1 April 2026

Agent replied · 22 April 2026

Jenny, Hi thank you for your kind comments. We will be very sorry to lose you as a valued and long-standing client, with the completion of your sale today. Thank you for your trust in us over the years and best wishes for the future from all at Martin & Co Croydon. Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director

4/5

Google

The Croydon Martin & Co letting agent was initially slow, when I explained my situation and urgency they understood and expedited the process. They were very helpful and supportive. Although my landlord didn't have many background/verification checks on tenant, the process completed soon enough. The overall process and experience with Croydon Martin & Co was very good. Special thanks to Susan & Rugile!

Ranjan · 25 February 2023

Agent replied

Ranjan, hi thank you for taking time to leave us a review and for your positive comments. Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director.

5/5

Google

You know that you have found an excellent professional when the person can listen to you and understand your needs from one conversation. That is the experience that I had with Ru (Rugile N.) at Martin & Co in Croydon. This lady is awesome. She helped me to get the most beautiful apartment in a beautiful area of Croydon. I can't even suggest anything to improve on the service. If you have the chance to work with her, she will work hard to get you what you want. She deserves an award for her great customer service. Martin & Co has a great line up of properties for everyone. You are all treated with respect and courtesy. Good luck to everyone.

Seneca · 27 March 2020

Agent replied

Seneca, hi thank you for your fantastic review. I will just bask in Ru's reflected glory! Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director.

5/5

Google

As a fellow property professional (Relocation Assistant) I cannot truly express how excellent my dealings were with Karolina of this Branch. I had been badly let down by another agency leaving my client soon to be homeless!! Karolina was polite, professional and extremely responsive to my fairly demanding requests!! She is a true asset to Martin and Co and we resolved my clients issue within 24 hours. I deal with many many estate agents on a day to day basis, and I must commend Karolina and the team at the branch for extremely quick and efficient work. They are by far and away the best I have dealt with in a long time!! I feel very confident that my client will be well cared for in her new home.

Philippa · 27 March 2020

Agent replied

Philippa, many thanks for your comments. Karolina has been with us for many years now and will really appreciate you comments. I am glad we could be of assistance and if we can be of any further help to you or your clients please don't hesitate to get in touch. Peter Brown, Director.

5/5

Google

We tried several other estate agents before Martin & Co, and I wish we had gone to Martin & Co first. Friends spoke very highly of them and they were right to do so. There was no 'pie in the sky' just good down to earth advice and they were consistently helpful throughout. Highly recommended.

Paul · 9 September 2023

Agent replied · 12 September 2023

Paul, thanks for your review. I'm glad we could be of service and do hope that you and Liz will be very happy in your new home. Kind regards, Peter

5/5

Google

I recently rented through Martin and Co and I must say the experience was great. Rugile and Freya, the agents I dealt with were very friendly and responsive to emails or calls and moving in was a breeze. Everything was set up from utilities to Internet accounts before I moved in which made the transition easier for me as its my first time living on my own. Would definitely recommend.

Samana · 27 March 2022

Agent replied

Samana, hi, I'm so pleased everything went smoothly and we hope you will love your new independence. Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director

5/5

Google

Ru Norbutaite was very helpful within finding me a good property in Croydon and had great customer service from beginning to end 10/10. I’m so happy in my new property and I would like to say again thank you so much to Freya and Ru who made the process very fast and quickly and I would definitely recommend them to my freinds and family SophiaPositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Sophia · 2 June 2022

Agent replied · 1 June 2024

Sophie, hi thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for the full 5 stars. I am delighted that you are enjoying your new home and if we may be of any further assistance to you, or your friends and family please do not hesitate to get in touch. Kind regards, Peter Brown, Director.

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