Martin and Co Southend-On-Sea reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

Google

had a terrible experience with this estate agent. I contacted about a flat advertised and was rudely told it is gone and I should come in and look at their other listings. The other flats I looked at were more expensive and in bad condition. Clearly sharp practice being used here. Not recommended for tenants or landlords. This people are very greedy for money and look after their own benefit. These people do a lot of dodgy things. i have also enquired with the tenants from this agency and told that they will never let you take your deposit back.NegativeResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

John · 25 August 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

I deal with Martin and Co - Southend on Sea on a regular basis. I am their Client Relationship Manager with The Lettings Hub. I can honestly say that the team at Martin & Co - Southend on Sea are such a professional and responsible team. They put the needs of their Landlords and Tenants first ensuring that they are looked after in everyway.

Paul · 22 June 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Karen has been very helpful to me as a…

Karen has been very helpful to me as a landlord of one property.She answers all my queries and takes time to complete things on my behalf.Thanks Karen

Janette · 11 May 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Henry was a super star

Henry was a super star. He really did go out of his way to ensure that we felt like he was on top of everything. When our buyers randomly pulled out he had the property re listed in hours and we managed to get a higher price after this. Value for money - the virtual tour really did sell our home. Thanks

Jay · 3 December 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Martin & Co in Exeter is professional…

Martin & Co in Exeter is professional and efficient! They started look after my properties since last year and I was very impressed and recommended them to friends.

Yi · 14 March 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Laura is always friendly, helpful and efficient, like the whole team

Ann · 25 October 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Terrible (Bognor Branch)

Terrible (Bognor Branch)Rented for 1 ½ years and they never helped me once. Despite asking Marlina multiple time inc visiting the office, I was never given a key to communal meter cupboard to get readings. I never knew if I was in credit or debt the whole time. I was even emailed by Marlina to say too busy to get one, please ask a neighbour?Heating never worked, just a plug in radiator. Mould in bedroom ect.After leaving they tried to claim most of my deposit with false claims. End of tenancy report said multiple items missing despite them later admitting they had these in their offices. Locks tampered with, carpet dirty, pet damage & much more. They even took photos at strange angles to make things look worse than they were.Lucky I took photos start & end of tenancy & The deposit protection ruled in my favour.I promise you it was in better condition when I left. I even showed the owner round who said he was happy I looked after it.During a final call to them I asked why they never mentioned anything to me if issues and they said it was company policy to only talk to their clients. I thought I was their client???????Disgusting behaviour. If you dare use them (especially this branch) Take photos people!!Ok rant over. I don’t normally moan but all the above & virtually saying I stole items, I had to comment.Good luck all

J · 7 June 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

Google

Having been involved in the property business in the area for more than 25 years, I've checked out many of the letting agents at some point or another, and these guys genuinely stand out as by far the worst, poor communication, focused primarily on their own profits whilst the property is allowed to decay. Whilst out of the country they advised good renovation works were being carried out by the contractor they supplied, but these did not tie up with independent photos I had sent of the mess that was being secretly made. Most work had to be redone by another contractor when theirs actually refused to complete the job without being paid an additional 30% of the quotation in advance.NegativeResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Gary · 22 June 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

I have been very impressed with Martin & Co. so far. As a tenant several times before I have never experienced such an organised and professional service, from vieweing the property to actually moving in. I expect everything to run smoothly during this tenancy - Laura is great at responding quickly, making the whole experience of moving to a new place easy and stress-free.PositiveProfessionalism

Louise · 22 June 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Martin & Co Stirling - Outstanding stress free service.

Excellent, stress free service. Flat was sold and concluded in less than four weeks. Allan and his staff took care of all viewings and negotiations in a very efficient and professional manner. Many thanks for the refreshingly good service.

Anne · 22 October 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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Birmingham Martin & Co

Rented for 3 years with Martin & Co Birmingham, got left without a washing machine for 4 weeks because Debbie Kempson ordered the wrong washing machine! No compensation for there wrongdoing broken floorboards caused by contractors as the washing machine didn’t fit, no hot water for nearly a week! The worst company in the world. On departure they said I would receive my deposit back within 10 days I left on the 25th of April and it’s been nearly a month! I’ve now had to get a solicitor involved to give them a statutory declaration form to get my deposit back as they have stopped responding to my emails! I’ve been made to feel nobody caresAvoid renting with these guys!

Kieran · 19 May 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Beware Blackpool, Lancaster and St Annes Branches

Dodgy plumbers left me with no water heating all winter. They lied and harassed me into leaving for trying to get it fixed.I spent over a month trying to get somebody decent to fix the water but they kept sending the same ones. Then I asked the council for help. Next day they started a no fault eviction (it's illegal to evict over repairs). They said the landlord was selling which was a lie.After 2 months they came and said I should have left which is a lie. They got a guy they said was the landlord (who had a different name) to lie and threaten me about the eviction.I'd been dealing with lying scumbags in a flat with no hot water for 5 months by this point so I gave up and left. They put the property up for let (for more money, when it didn't have hot water) before I moved out.I asked for a manager but nobody helped. (There are no managers, but everybody has the word manager in their job title).The council wrote to the "operations manager" for help but he ignored them. The "property manager" lied to them. The "assistant manager" hid out of view when the "property manager" came to harass me into leaving.It's an independent agent with offices in Blackpool, Lancaster and St Annes. Martin & Co is just a branding thing for the independent agents to hide behind, so "Martin & Co" won't help either.I wouldn't recommend anybody go near anything connected with this company or these people. I can't put into words the hell they will subject you to if you have an problem.As soon as you have a problem, speak to citizens advice and try to get legal help. Record everything in case you need it in court.

CJ · 13 May 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Thanks to Ruby and Rhiannon for keeping intouch always!

GETRUDE · 25 October 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Martin and co - Milton Keynes

Martin and co - Milton KeynesWe have been renting through martin and co for nearly 2 and a half years now and everytime we have a issue with the property they are fast to respond and the maintenance people are always very polite and a pleasure to deal with. Its always daunting to call and say something is wrong but they are always positive and very helpful :) would recommend to anyone in milton keynes

Matt · 6 January 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

I’ve had experiences in dealing with Martin&Co in Colchester and had a good experience then. The staffs from the Southend branch was just a good. All of the staff that I had been in contact with were efficient and professional. They were quick in responding to my queries from the moment I contacted them to look for properties to the moment I moved into my property. Would highly recommend them if you’re planning on relocating to Southend.PositiveResponsiveness, Professionalism

Mustaqim · 22 June 2021

★★★★★ 4/5

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Excellent service

We recently enquired about a rental property, our call was handled courteously and efficiently, our viewing was arranged timeously and Nasreen from Martin & Co was helpful, knowledgable and very respectful throughout the entire process. Documentation was delivered as promised, fully explained and processed expeditiously. At the time of writing, we have no experience of lease end or matters arising, return of deposit etc.

Walter · 7 January 2021

★★★★★ 4/5

Google

UPDATED REVIEW: After my post six months ago regarding waiting in most of the day for a property inspection, I'm pleased to say that the procedure for this must have been addressed as I had a further inspection today, a time frame was given and stuck to and the inspection was over in less than 10 minutes. The only downside is that a message I had left a couple of weeks ago hadn't made its way to the property management, but I have spoken to someone face to face today so hopefully my query will be followed up. __________________________________________ ORIGINAL REVIEW: I'm a tenant at a property managed by Martin and Co. I have found them to be very unhelpful and unorganised. I have six monthly property inspections, one booked for today (at the time of posting, prior to the edit below) which was confirmed almost two weeks ago. I was given no timeframe for this. It is now gone 1pm and I have had to wait in with two children in the summer holidays with no idea when someone will be turning up. I waited until midday before calling to query the inspection time and was told I'd get a call back regarding this. An hour passed and I'd heard nothing so had to call again to be told the same thing. It has been almost 40 minutes since the second call and still no one has been able to give me an answer as to when the agent is coming. They seem to forget that although it is not my property, it is my home. *Edit - I did eventually receive a call back and the agent was there within half an hour after that call. I was told there were staffing problems, which happens and cannot be begrudged, however a call in the morning to say this and to give a rough estimate of time would still be helpful. Even as little as saying a "morning" or "afternoon" slot.

Kelly · 24 December 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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Not competent advisers

I am self-employed. My husband employed and we have a guarantor. But a very "nice" lady on the phone said that since I have been working for less than 1 year, my income will not be taken into account and the presence the guarantor does not change the situation in any way! So we could rent from them (or anyone from Rightmove) only on husband's salary which is enough only for properties not more then £900!!!Obviously that adviser is not competent and left me with no hope when it was a lie!

Yuliia-Olha · 23 April 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Pauline and team were excellent

Pauline and team were excellent. Everything promised, they delivered. very professional and personable. Very pleasant dealing with them all.From viewing the property with Nasreen to Pauline's invaluable guidance and collecting the keys etc with Sharon, the experience has been pain-free and enjoyable. I can trust Pauline and team, and am delighted with their service.I thank the whole team for helping me find that property that I wanted.

Alan · 15 January 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Martin & Co. is one of the best property management companies in Southend. They have have assisted my clients multiple times. Special thanks to Rhiannon, Laura, Ruby, Lisa and Reece. Amazing work.

Faraz · 22 April 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Rude Agent

The agent was rude over the phone. Wouldn't give us a chance to talk straightaway telling us we can't rent the property. My husband called separately and they made him hold 3 times asking unnessary question like about our kids especially what gender they both are, like what's that got to do with renting a property? Not a trusted house agent at all. Would never recommend.

Angelina · 5 January 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

Google

There is no way to give you less than one ⭐

Zahra · 13 March 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Excellent service from Charlotte and Reece. Property was sold immediately. I was updated all through the process. I highly recommend them. Very professional and very friendly.

Wendy · 25 July 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Avoid renting with them.

Avoid renting with them.Immersion in the water tank broke down and Martin & Co send a technician that after couple of visits did not fix it. I warned Martin & Co that if the boiler were to break down (is an old one), I would have no hot water, but they disregard my email. 4 weeks after that the boiler broke down. I told them there is no hot water in the apartment but after a week they have done nothing and I am still with no hot water. When I meal them they reply with excuses saying they are tracking down the contractors to get an estimate or that they have contacted the landlord but got an out of office reply.Avoid Martin & Co at all cost, they don't care about you they just care about not upsetting the landlord.

Fran · 4 April 2024