Reeds Rains Southsea reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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Dissapointing & Unhelpful

Excellent when you are looking to rent a property that they are representing as agents, but awful when you vacate.No responses to any emails and they hold onto your deposit long after the landlord has agreed to release it. Covid is their excuse not their real reason.It seems they are just playing for time.Eager to get your deposit upfront but not so keen to return it.Extremely unprofessional and very frustrating.Perhaps they need to employ more staff to be able to offer the level of service required.

Mrs · 16 June 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Really pleased with the guidance and support Dan and Steve provided with the successful sale of my home. Both were easy to work with and I felt they supported by interests as the seller whilst offering a realistic opinion of the market during the process. They also took good care of my cat during viewings! Would recommend (and have done) using them to anyone wishing to sell!

Cpt · 24 August 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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***KEEP AWAY***

***KEEP AWAY***We were treated like young dumb first time buyers and constantly lied to by the sellers and estate agents. Property was advertised as FREEHOLD, we asked the sellers about the property status, they said the property was FREEHOLD, the paperwork was in the post. During the solicitors searches, it came to light that the property was in fact LEASEHOLD.Reeds Rains asked how we found out that the property was LEASEHOLD and we explained through the solicitors, to which estate agents said "but yeah its a long LEASEHOLD " - so they already knew and were hiding and MIS-SELLING!

SLW · 25 April 2022

★★★★★ 4/5

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Positive result with some bumps in road

Firstly, Read Rains sold the property which is the primary objective. The commission price was competitive so we have a positive result. The market has been very slow this year so I appreciate why it took longer than wanted and we had to reduce the initial asking price significantly. The staff are always polite and courteous.On advice from Read Rains we engaged with their online auction service. This was a waste of time. Communication with the auctioneers was almost non-existent and no offers were made at any price.We reverted to traditional sales approach. There was confusion regarding an initial offer which never materialised but eventually we secured a sale with a different buyer.The solicitors service which partners with them on a no sale no fee basis, engaged with us but after being engaged, they informed that they were not able to cover our purchase property. This also wasted some time.Lastly, I felt that it was always me pushing for updates and progress and Reads Rains reacting. Other agents I have used are more proactive. This could have been somewhat due to a turnover of staff at the particular branch but such things are part of business and should be managed.

Chris · 22 August 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Positive and enthusiastic approach

When he came to the initial assessment of my house, Jeremy was very positive and enthusiastic. He also listened to what I had to say. He was on the buyers' case and got a result. When I go into the office he is very welcoming.

Mrs · 8 October 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent customer service

Neil and Mandy made the process of selling my house very smooth. (sold subject to contract at the min).They kept me informed and updated all the way through. Their customer service was excellent and i would definitely recommend them to others.

Miss · 19 November 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Up to now,everything has been explained…

Up to now,everything has been explained clearly by all staff in a professional and friendly manner.

Roy · 26 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent Service from Hazel Grove Branch

Selling your childhood home is a difficult and emotional journey. An estate agent you can trust is essential and I can't recommend the Hazel Grove branch of Reeds Rains highly enough. Dean put me at ease from our first meeting when he came to value the property and this has continued throughout the sale process. He and his team have been polite, friendly, conscientious and professional. They've handled the marketing, EPC certificate, viewings, negotiations and survey without any fuss. They've kept me informed every step of the way and made the whole process as painless as possible. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again in the future. Thank you Dean and team.

Anne · 14 July 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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A positive experience

A positive experience. Mark was knowledgeable and helpful on the initial visit. Sales brochure and video both excellent. Janet and Vicky very friendly and helpful on pricing discussions and general advice. Have been kept up to date with progress. Overall very happy.

Mrs · 19 October 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!

The flat was absolutely rancid. Massive problems with hygiene and smell of tabacco and weed from downstairs has also made all my things smell I can still smell it now on things. I complained multiple times to reeds rains and that’s the reason I moved out now they are charging me for moving furniture that was already there! £150!! Dosnt even cost that even if I was liable. £200 for a clean when the flat was filthy when I moved in please find all the complaints I’ve made regarding the state of the flat! End of tennancy clean is £40 not £200. Landlord is money grabbing! The flat was infested with fleas! Boiler broke due to flat having no maintenance ever and I was just constantly ignored! Wouldn’t pay for contents insurance excess when boiler exploded! Please refur to dates on emails as I show how awful this flat was and not maintained, NEVER CLEANED FOR MY TENANCY MAY I ADD still photos of previous tenants in draws! Nantwitch are just clueless, Stephan is rude/ sexist and mansplained regarding the boiler breaking with next to no help provided. AVOID THIS COMPANY.

Georgina · 9 November 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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House was put on the market in june

House was put on the market in may. Accepted an offer on property in July. We was then offered to use there in house solicitors (oniell patient solicitors )was told it would make things quicker. The buyer was a cash buyer so straight forward. Well here we are in the middle of october and still waiting on sale to go through. All down to the solicitors we was given. Me thinking them been local no they on an industrial estate in Cheshire. Even had buyer calling my estate agents complaining on how slow things are going as they are living in a caravan ready to move in and have been for months. Well its no luxury here all packed up ready to move out. Cooking from camp stove. I would never have taken there advice and used there supposedly in house solicitors. Mental torture. Should not be put under this . Something so straight forward made difficult. Leaving 2 familys in limbo..

Shaun · 19 October 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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After an awful experience with a different estate agents prior, I am so grateful for the team at Reeds Rains, in particular Dan. Throughout the whole process they have been professional, maintained great communication, been helpful and attentive and just seem like genuine people compared to most other estate agents out there I have dealt with! Whether it’s for buying or selling I cannot recommend them enough and wouldn’t recommend anywhere else, thanks a lot!

Alesha · 20 June 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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bad customer service

They have been my estate agents for more than 5 years. I had requested them that I would pay the contractors directly for some works inorder to reduce the price. But despite the fact that they agreed in writing that I will be paying the contractors directly, they still paid the contractors which led to loss of money for myself. There is no one point of contact. They charged me twice for renewal fees in 1 month. Whenever you ask them they just redirect to renewal team, accounts team, local branch, maintenance coordinator.

Debdeep · 13 September 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Huge thanks to Tim and Lauren :)

Huge thanks to Tim and Lauren, our experience with renting so far has been professional and friendly from both of you. You have been wonderful with everything from the property viewing and application to getting the odd job sorted out ready for us to fully make ourselves at home. Every interaction has been helpful and understanding. 10/10 for both of you. A very refreshing experience compared to previous experiences with letting/ estate agents. Thank you!

Gabriella · 11 September 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Macclesfield branch are the worst…

Macclesfield branch are the worst estate agents our family have ever come across in 60 years of buying and selling properties in the UK! Reed Raines recommended a conveyor based in Leicester (miles away from us) in November 2020, we had to chase both of them all of the time. Reeds Raine were rude and aggressive, and we’re not working for us, in our best interest (and we were paying their bill). The Conveyancing (Premier Property Lawyers) cost us over £40k by their incompetence and Reed Raines staff were unsupportive to us and had an over familiar interest in selling our property to a family friend. We pulled out at the end of March still unsold, due to both companies inefficiency and unprofessional work. Don’t use Reeds Raine, especially Macclesfield branch.

Julia · 3 August 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Reeds Rains at Hazel Grove amazing service!

Reeds Rains at Hazel Grove have been the best! From the moment I met Dean I knew that I wanted to use the Hazel Grove Branch. Dean and his team have been amazing, very professional, attention to detail, always there to answer my queries, very friendly and knowledgable. They have been there every step of the way and supported me throughout the process that hasn’t been easy for me to understand but they have always explained and reassured me.

Andrea · 25 June 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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A huge thank you to Dan and Steve at Reeds Rains Portsmouth, who provided exceptional service for the selling of my flat. During the process I received regular correspondence and received a high volume of viewings for my flat in a short period of days. Shortly after listing my property, it was sold for the cost I wanted. I called up Dan and Steve on a number occasions for advice regarding my sale, and purchase matter (the purchase was through cubit and west) and both Dan and Steve couldn’t be more happy to help, they’re professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and an absolute asset to reeds rains. The pricing for the service was fantastic, and I’ll be recommending reeds rains highly to family and friends. A huge thanks again Reeds Rains, 10/10 service.PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Adam · 20 June 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Reeds Rains (Southsea) Lettings is fantastic, so professional, proactive and an absolute Godsend during these really difficult times of pandemic, evictions bans and endless legislation. Whatever we face, the team members remain level-headed and it's remarkable that they offer so much of their time and energy to resolve issues. Andrea, you have a phenomenal team and you are a wonderful leader. Maria and Monika, thank you for being on top of things even during busy times; you are amazing. Jacqui, I am in awe of your sensitivity, wisdom and in particular your persistence with tenants who breach tenancy terms, to turn things around and get them back onside and complying. So much gratitude to you all and the best decision I ever made was choosing Reeds Rains Southsea.PositiveResponsiveness, Professionalism

Connie · 20 June 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thank you so much to the team at Reeds Rains, in particular Stephen and Dan, for helping us to sell our father's house. Friendly and attentive, I felt as though they were always available for a helpful chat and were full of good advice; they clearly understand the market exceptionally well. I trusted their professionalism and expertise and really feel that we got the best possible outcome. Selling a house when you live 200 miles away could have been a very stressful experience but Stephen's willingness to go above and beyond made the whole process so much easier. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Marion · 20 June 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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I’d like to show my gratitude, with a huge thank you to Dan, Steve and the whole team at Reeds Rains Southsea, who came highly recommended. I am so glad I made that first call to Dan and decided to trust Reeds Rains in the sale of my property. Dan was excellent in his professional approach and up front honesty. My instincts told me from the first time Dan viewed my property, he was the right man for the job! A genuine guy who came across very approachable, committed and very reliable. I could always trust his judgment to guide me through the whole process, especially being my first experience selling a property! A residential property being unique with a commercial element attached, it certainly did have its challenges! Dan and Steve did keep the momentum of viewings flowing despite the difficulties through the COVID pandemic. I was kept well informed and updated, always showing passion and enthusiasm throughout the whole process. Dan always kept on top of things on both sides even throughout some very enduring challenges, and his communication skills by phone and email were excellent. A special big thank you to Dan and Steve, we got there in the end, helping to make my new adventure a reality! I am very grateful and will certainly be calling on your services again, should I need to, and will always recommend you guys! A first class service.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Carl · 20 June 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Private tenants AVOID ! BULLIES

Private tenants AVOID !! Never in my life have I felt intimated by a company until my dealings with reeds rains. Absolute bullies. Staff are disgustingly rude. ( Apart from Ellie, I think she is the only one who seems to have undergone any customer service training ) One lady just turned up at my house with a front door key and told me shes coming in to inspect, I asked for half an hour as I was in an important phone call. She told me that doesnt matter, she needs to come in she isnt waiting half an hour and she has a key so WILL be coming in. Alls I was asking was for a bit of time to re arrange my phone call they cant even respect that. She was made up to exert her power that she had a key for my house and was coming in. Hope that made you feel good you horrible woman. House was dirty and an overflowing bin in the living room on my 1st day, therefore caked in flies each window was a graveyard of dead flys. Oven thick with grease. (Despite being told this was being professionally cleaned before I will get the keys) I was told any maintenance issues, reeds rains sends someone to complete then charge landlord. No I sent an email with some maintenance issues and got a section 21 back! They want the house back. Landlords friend came and did some odd jobs after a long while. Not the service I was sold.

Chelsea · 14 June 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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Staff was great,good communication and…

Staff was great,good communication and taking their time to explain things through. Would recommend the service over again

Ms · 27 August 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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ReedRains and religious beliefs

I tried to apply for a mortgage adviser position with Reed Rains. Due to my religious beliefs I was not able to work on Saturdays. Reed Rains were not able to accommodate my religious beliefs despite the fact I offered Sundays , they have many advisers and several estate agency offices in the area and we are in the 21st century. They claim Saturday is a busy day at estate agents (even though appointments were telephone calls only and could be any time) and would not budge to consider even a part time role. The discussion was with an area supervisor in the North West. Reeds Rains are now beginning to address the issue!

D · 23 May 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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I am a landlord that's worked with Reed…

I am a landlord that's worked with Reed Rains to manage our property in East London. There has been little need for interactions over the last few years other than the odd visit and collection of rent. However, over the last 6 months, our tenants have unfortunately slipped into arrears of around £10k. Reed Rains has not managed this situation very well, there has been little effort to communicate with the tenants other than rent invoices being sent from an office 200 miles away. It was mentioned three months ago that the tenants might have vacated the property. This was only checked last week with an abandonment notice being placed on the door. Despite repeated requests to be contacted or find out who deals with the property and us as a client nothing has been done. What I have been getting is passive-aggressive emails from the team at credit control taking no responsibility and showing no empathy for the fact we are £10k in arrears with no end in sight and that we could have been better head of the problem. Again there has been no one to speak with to discuss the matter.Our experience of this company and lack of customer service here is shocking, in this case, there certainly have not operated in the best interest and on behalf of the client.

Daniel · 21 May 2021