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★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleMy mortgage was arranged by Richard Jarrett at Ocean, who was recommended by Adam Byrom and I couldn’t be happier. Richard was brilliant at a time where mortgage rates were changing almost daily, he dealt with numerous phone calls/e-mails from me per week without complaint and kept me updated constantly with prices and the best mortgage provider. He was professional, knowledgeable and polite and was brilliant throughout, got us a great mortgage at a great rate, if it wasn’t for Richard my mortgage would be at least an extra £100 a month if not more. Thank you to Richard and to Adam!
Ben · 26 April 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
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My mortgage was arranged by Richard Jarrett at Ocean, who was recommended by Adam Byrom and I couldn’t be happier. Richard was brilliant at a time where mortgage rates were changing almost daily, he dealt with numerous phone calls/e-mails from me per week without complaint and kept me updated constantly with prices and the best mortgage provider. He was professional, knowledgeable and polite and was brilliant throughout, got us a great mortgage at a great rate, if it wasn’t for Richard my mortgage would be at least an extra £100 a month if not more. Thank you to Richard and to Adam!
Ben · 17 April 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotVery friendly and informative
Amelia West who was our guide was very kind, enthusiastic, and answered all of questions which made it really enjoyable and gave us a really good idea of what the property was like as well as the surrounding area. Although the branch was about to close, Amelia forwarded our interest straight away which ensured we received the application form that night and the whole process was complete within less than 24 hours. Amelia was prompt and approachable in all matters.
Alex · 16 April 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotTanya and especially Sam were great
Tanya and especially Sam were great. Giving updates every week. Knew of people who would like our home and sold within two days. Sam was very sensitive regarding my husband cancer appointments and never disturbed us during appointments and always checked how we were after. If we wanted to revisit home we were buying Sam always went out of his way to organise time suitable to us. He is a very warm professional young man whom ocean are lucky to have. Also Tanya gave us updates every Tuesday and listened to any concerns and dealt with them. Things went very smoothly from beginning to end and definitely recommend them.
Marion · 14 April 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleOcean Estate Agents has been really helpful for our first-time buying experience. Adam in particular was really helpful in some of the more intense parts of this process. Ocean are quick to respond and provide great service throughout.
Niah · 25 October 2025
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleVandross was really welcoming and friendly, happy to try and answer any questions we had. I really like how he let us have our own time looking round the house without the feel of trying to oversell the house, he let the property do the talking and was right there with us to answer any questions we had. We didn't feel rushed either which is always positive during a busy viewing time!
MISS · 24 August 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotExcellent service received from Ocean…
Excellent service received from Ocean Financial Services in getting a mortgage for our first house. Tracey, Simon and their team were fabulous during the whole process.Unlike many brokers that just set a mortgage term and LTV in their quotation tools, Simon really cared about listening to our needs and finding the best tailored product which gave us peace of mind with low monthly payments and no limits on overpayments.Tracey was very informative and followed up our file with periodic updates, giving also the necessary guidance to move on things with rest of buying process.We'll recommend them to any friend getting on the housing ladder.
Antonio · 1 April 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotHighly recommend
Brilliant experience from start to finish.From being shown houses to collecting Keys, Oceans were amazing. When looking for houses, Matt had the hardest job. That being said he was patient with us, he did insist we view a house, even though I wasnt keen due to viewing online. Matt told us we needed to view and not go off photos.. im glad we did as now we live in that house! Oceans communication through our long and complicated process cant be faulted. They always kept us up to date with any progress and we didnt have to chase them once (which was a first in our chain) Lovely team, cant fault them, highly recommend.
Stacey · 26 March 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotWe were first time buyers and were…
We were first time buyers and were recommended Simon through Ocean when we enquired about a viewing. Simon was very helpful from our first point of contact, he made it simple for us to understand the process and he was always very communicative, prompt when answering questions (which we had a lot of as first time buyers). Would 1000% recommend to anyone who needs mortgage advice! Thank you Simon
Lucy · 6 October 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotWe are delighted with our new home
We are delighted with our new home. This would not have been possible without Mel, who listened to what we were looking for, knows the area well, and found the perfect fit. She kept us informed throughout the process, was always quick to act, and was happy to open up the house if we wanted to visit or had a survey etc. I'm very pleased to wholeheartedly recommend Mel and the team.
Paul · 16 August 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotOcean is truly world class
Ocean is truly world class. Communications were clear and the staff was always on top of everything. very easy to reach them and their service did not fail. Special mention for William Jenkins for providing such a great experience with Ocean. If we ever have a room to let, we just might approach Ocean as our first choice.
Yuki · 31 July 2023
Agent replied · 30 October 2024
UPDATE: 6/10/23Once again, we appreciate your feedback and regret that the property did not meet your expectations upon moving in. We have obtained quotes for the necessary work and forwarded them to the landlord. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts to expedite a response, we are still waiting to receive their approval. We have followed up with them again today.In addition, we have arranged for a contractor to examine and propose solutions for the issues you more recently reported.We sincerely apologise on behalf of the landlord for the delay in authorising the required work. We are actively pursuing them to expedite the process. Rest assured, we will keep you informed as soon as we receive any updates.Thank you once again for bringing your concerns to our attention. We are committed to resolving these issues for you as soon as possible.Ocean We are sorry to learn of your disappointment. Our hope and expectation would be a positive, indeed 5-star experience throughout your tenancy. Please be assured your Property Manager will be attempting to resolve matters, liaising with the landlord and contractors, none the less it is clear there have been unsatisfactory delays. Our Lettings Director will review all issues as a matter of urgency in the hope of expediting issues, we will be in contact to update you further as soon as possible.Ocean
★★★★★ 2/5
TrustpilotLack of communication
We chose Ocean because they successfully sold our parent's house and provided a good discount. Perhaps because we had a good discount, they stopped caring or making an effort to sell our house. The photographs taken were not very good. The viewings were poorly organised. Sometimes we would receive a text, giving us less than 24 hours notice. Sometimes we would get a call or an email, never consistent. Their method of cancelling also wasn't consistent, to the point that they didn't notify us on one occasion that a viewing had been cancelled in advance, leaving us to wait for the viewer to arrive but they never did. Apart from Dom, who was helpful and would always call, none of the rest of the team would call us to notify us of any updates. There was never an apology for any issues or inconveniences caused.In the end we decided to part exchange on a property. Despite the terms being very clear in our contract with Ocean (that we would not be charged their agent fee unless we were still within the contract period or if we sold privately through a buyer introduced by them), Ocean demanded that we would have to pay their charges in full. It was only because we agreed with our developer to continue using Ocean did they drop this. Very disappointing. We would not use Ocean again.
Mr · 18 July 2020
Agent replied · 23 December 2024
Thank you for your feedback, we are sorry to learn that you are disappointed with the service you experienced. We were very surprised to read your comments as they are not to the usual high standard of this or any Ocean estate agents office, as you may see for the numerous positive reviews here on Trust Pilot. A full review of your sale has now been conducted. With regards to viewing notice, in a busy market, we will of course attempt to accommodate potential buyers who wish to view within 24 hours, we therefore alert sellers by text as soon as possible. Other viewing requests may allow for less urgent confirmation and would therefore be made by either telephone call or email. We were unaware of a prefered method for yourself but apologise for any confusion caused. Please accept our belated apologies for the 1 cancelled viewing, it is unclear at this time which of the circa 30 viewings this was. We were of course were working under additional pressures due to the Covid-secure precautions and this may have been a factor.It is unclear or known to us what inconveniences were caused, please contact us directly if you wish to discuss further. Your part exchange does not affect our contractual agreement, your sale & onward purchase retains the first time buyer introduced by Ocean estate agents, there is absolutely no contradiction to the legal contract. We wish you speedy conveyancing and conclusion of your sale, thank you again for your feedback.Regards Ocean
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotOcean were great from start to finish
Ocean were great from start to finish. I chose Ocean to sell my property as I had previously bought the property from them and am very pleased with the decision. The communication and support was great from Lawrence and the team, and we were able to complete on the sale within 8 weeks of listing it. Special thanks to Lisa who was my move manager and ensured I was always kept up to date as the sale progressed. Would highly recommend!
Customer · 18 March 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotFantastic Service from Ocean Estate Agents - Huge Thanks to Kelly Jones!
I wanted to share my incredibly positive experience with Ocean Estate Agents, particularly with solicitor Kelly Jones. Throughout the process of buying my new home, Kelly provided exceptional support and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly.Her responsiveness and efficiency were truly impressive. Kelly was always available to answer my questions and kept me updated every step of the way. Thanks to her fast action, the entire process was completed in under 8 weeks, which is much faster than I ever anticipated.If you're looking for a reliable and efficient solicitor to handle your property transaction, I highly recommend Kelly Jones at Ocean Estate Agents. Her dedication and expertise made the whole experience stress-free and successful.
Sen · 13 March 2024
★★★★★ 1/5
Trustpilotdifficult to book a view
Despite repeatedly asking about viewing availability this Friday, your agent avoided answering this simple question. Instead, he spent 10 minutes asking irrelevant questions about mortgages and my property search timeline, even after I confirmed having spoken with a mortgage advisor and knowing my borrowing capacity.Only after wasting considerable time did the agent finally inform me that viewing wasn't possible. This unprofessional behavior and inability to address a straightforward inquiry is concerning.What a joke!Reply to reply:Thank you for your response and for taking the time to review this matter. However, I would like to clarify some key points regarding the situation, as there appear to be misunderstandings on your end.Firstly, the “no show” incident occurred because I never received any confirmation for the requested viewing. Without a clear confirmation, it was impossible for me to know whether I was expected to attend. In fact, I only received a call at the time of the scheduled viewing, during which I immediately explained that I could head over right away, though I would need approximately 15 minutes to arrive. Unfortunately, the agent informed me that they could not wait, which was the only reason I did not attend.Secondly, I would like to emphasize that the property I was inquiring about was not the Airbnb property you referenced in your response, but an entirely different one. Despite my attempts to clarify this distinction, the agent did not seem to acknowledge or address it. This miscommunication has now resulted in undue blame being placed on me, which I find both unfair and frustrating.I trust this provides clarity on my perspective and experience. I would appreciate it if this matter could be reviewed further to ensure accurate communication moving forward.Thank you again for your attention. I look forward to a fair resolution and hope to continue exploring properties through your agency.
Wzhang263 · 10 December 2024
Agent replied · 23 December 2024
Following our recent discussion, please be assured that we have taken your comments seriously, and the Sales Director has intervened. A complete review of this matter has now been completed.As mentioned, we need to qualify all potential viewers of our client's property for sale. While doing so, we also take the opportunity to keep our records up to date to best assist our customers at all times. This should always be a brief part of any conversation and certainly not an inconvenience to the caller.In this instance, while there is an element of policy, we believe this situation is not typical, however; actions have been taken to ensure a similar situation will not occur.We are sorry for the frustration caused by the delay in confirming a viewing option on this occasion. It was certainty not helped that we were unable to accommodate the only time you were available as the property is currently let as an Airbnb, and we have limited access with short notice, which is not ideal for all parties. We apologise for not offering options for the additional enquiry attempted. This additional frustration will have no doubt been addressed in the above mentioned review, however this point will be clarified. Once again, thank you for your feedback. Good luck with your property search, and please do not hesitate to contact Ocean again.Best regards,Ocean
★★★★★ 4/5
Trustpilot5* Joseph and Molly
The 2 agents who showed our home were wonderful! Joseph and Molly - I rate them very highly. Friendly, approachable, reliable and upbeat (even after months of showing our home).There was a misunderstanding originally with Ocean regarding the commission percentage as I had obtain their details from an online portal which meant there was an extra fee involved (GetAgent beware!).I also queried the advice given when it came time to reduce our price - the advice was to reduce the price in £50k increments, but we reduced it by £25k once and that seemed to do the trick.Ocean's legal team were very efficient.
Jenefer · 11 March 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotMark and the whole team were extremely…
Mark and the whole team were extremely helpful and very professional in handling the sale of my late brothers difficult property. When the buyer was going to pull out of the sale Mark worked with me and the buyer and went the extra mile to get to a successful completion. I cannot thank him enough for his professionalism and dedication.
Brian · 20 May 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotExcellent service from Ocean Estate…
Excellent service from Ocean Estate Agents in Bradley Stoke. A huge thank you to Chloe, who was brilliant throughout, professional, friendly, always kept me updated and she really went the extra mile to make sure everything stayed on track.
Salvatore · 20 September 2025
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWe had a really positive experience working with Ocean Filton selling our home - they were honest, up front, and gave us really helpful advice. We felt like they really had our backs throughout the entire process. Would highly recommend their services!
Sharon · 19 September 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotRichard Jarrett is an amazing broker
Richard Jarrett is an amazing broker, he very friendly & easy to talk to. He works hard to find me the best mortgage deals and if I have any concerns about my mortgage application he’s happy to resolve them for me. When the mortgage application is handed over to Claire she’s always chasing the process and keeping me updated, I’m always pleased with both of them work ethic. I would recommend them to anyone.
Eddie · 27 June 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleHaving been in touch with a few other local estate agents, I can safely say that the service I received from the Filton Branch of Ocean, and Vandross in particular, has been superb.
Being first time buyers, having Vandross on our side when going through this process has been an absolute blessing. His clear and quick communication and knowledge of the local housing market has helped us to find our dream property, and his honesty and ability to listen to our requirements have made this a fantastic experience that I would happily recommend to anyone.
I also value how everything has been made so straightforward, with Richard and the team welcoming me into the branch to answer any questions that I have had.
I can’t recommend Ocean Filton enough.
Luke · 26 February 2024
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleI had a good experience of selling my property at Ocean Estate Agents in Filton and would recommend them. Julie the move maker kept me informed during the conveyancing process. Andy Burge the manager was also really proactive and responsive. Finally, Noah who showed people around the house was professional and friendly.
Josephine · 10 July 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleThank you so much to Adam Byrom for all his help in buying our family home. His communication was excellent and he really went the extra mile to help us make it all happen.
Lottie · 8 November 2025
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleWe had a viewing of two properties with Noah. Noah was friendly and patient showing us the houses. Many thanks!
Shelley · 10 March 2026
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