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DJ Alexander St. Andrews reviews

4.4

★★★★★ Great

1,583 reviews across 2 platforms

73 South Street, St. Andrews, KY16 9QW

DJ Alexander's office in St. Andrews, at 73 South Street, is rated 4.4 out of 5 across 1,583 reviews on two platforms, including 28 Google reviews rated 4.2.

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4.2 / 5

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5/5

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Gemma was brilliant

Gemma was brilliant and made moving out a breeze.

EB · 12 June 2024

Agent replied · 24 October 2024

Thank you, EB, for this excellent review. We will pass this onto Gemma and the Team.

5/5

Trustpilot

Ellie DJ Alexander

Ellie was very welcoming, informative and extremely pleasant and very on the ball with back up.

Kenny · 23 January 2024

Agent replied · 12 June 2024

Thank you, Kenny, for this excellent review. We will pass this onto Ellie and the Team.

5/5

Trustpilot

Stephen and James showed huge patience…

Stephen and James showed huge patience and sensitivity with my 94 year old mother. They were always kind and supportive to her throughout the process. She has since moved to a care home in England closer to her family. She can't speak highly enough of Stephen and James

Derek · 7 November 2024

Agent replied · 22 December 2024

Thank you, Derek, for this excellent review. We will pass this onto Stephen, James and the Team.

1/5

Trustpilot

This is the worst company I have ever…

This is the worst company I have ever come across. They are so unprofessional and always too busy. We got a viewing, which takes a shocking amount of time, if at all because they use an unreliable automated service. When you call them they tell you that if you haven't received an email they can't do anything about it, we asked for the application form and were told we were the best candidates to put forward. Today I note the property is now let, despite having no email or even an acknowledgement of our application, which was sent a matter of hours after the viewing. They don't care about their clients or prospective tenants and take no accountability for their shortcomings.Just an email to say we hadn't been successful would have been courtesy.

Ash · 6 October 2022

Agent replied · 12 June 2024

Hi, I am happy to look into any issues or queries you may have had. Please contact me direct on richardtierney@djalexander.co.uk, if you would like me to look into anything further or help you. Kind regards, Richard Tierney, Director of Customer Service

5/5

Trustpilot

Sale of flat…

The staff I dealt with at DJ Alexander for the sale of my flat, Sarah McIntyre and Abby Grigg, were extremely helpful and prompt in dealing with things. They even organised the clearing and cleaning of the flat prior to sale and I see that as going the extra mile.

Helen · 4 October 2024

Agent replied · 24 October 2024

Thank you, Helen, for this excellent review. We will pass this onto Sarah, Abby and the Team.

1/5

Trustpilot

Avoid this company at all costs

Avoid this company at all costs. Their communication is abysmal (never respond to emails, don’t seem to take messages when you phone them, webforms disappear into the ether) and they don’t care about customers at all. Have been trying to get a response about my property that they ‘manage’ since June 2022; my tenants don’t have reliable electricity (surely a compliance issue?!?) and DJAlexander are happy to take money from me while ignoring attempts to fix and communicate about the issue.

Chenoa · 5 October 2022

Agent replied · 12 June 2024

Hi, I am happy to look into any issues or queries you may have had. Please contact me direct on richardtierney@djalexander.co.uk, if you would like me to look into anything further or help you. Kind regards, Richard Tierney, Director of Customer Service

5/5

Trustpilot

Hang on In There

I had a portfolio with messers Fineholm prior to its acquisition by the Lomond Group and there has been major ongoing operating issues due to the Transition for a number of weeks but these have now been resolved due to the hard work of my assigned Property Manager Stephanie who went above and beyond to sort things out with the assistance of Ashley her line Manager and Angie in the Edinburgh Office, I urge anyone finding themselves in the same position to persevere as the staff have encountered numerous challenges integrating a smooth operating business model and due to their hard work is now coming together and is now handling my portfolio to my complete satisfaction

Mr · 5 October 2022

Agent replied · 12 June 2024

Hi, thanks for the great review. I will make sure to pass this onto the team.

5/5

Trustpilot

Thanks to Sandie Whyte and Caroline…

Thanks to Sandie Whyte and Caroline Connelly, our moving-in experience with DJ Alexander has been hassle free. Both helped us with onboarding process with clear guidelines and quick responses.

Sujay · 24 January 2023

Agent replied · 12 June 2024

Hi, Thanks for the great feedback. I will make sure to pass this onto the team. Kind regards, Richard Tierney

5/5

Trustpilot

Very professional and fast

I had an excellent experience with this team during the rental process especially Ms Laura Mctaggart . The communication was clear and timely at every stage. Once my referencing was complete, I received detailed instructions regarding the next steps, such as signing the tenancy agreement and managing the move in process . I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a professional and well-organized rental experience. Thankyou Laura once again for all your support 🥳🥳

Syama · 16 December 2024

5/5

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Ellie McVitie and Fanny Walravens

Ellie McVitie, who showed me round the property and Fanny Walravens who oversaw our tenancy agreement and the process leading up to it were absolutely wonderful, willing to help in any way they could and made the process so easy for us. Thank you so much guys!

Dervla · 14 November 2024

Agent replied · 22 December 2024

Thank you, Dervla, for this excellent review. We will pass this onto Ellie, Fanny and the Team.

5/5

Trustpilot

Asif was so helpful for us trying to…

Asif was so helpful for us trying to secure our flat. Would recommend him to anyone! Goes above and beyond

Amy · 5 October 2023

Agent replied · 12 June 2024

Thanks for the great review. I will pass this onto Asif.

5/5

Trustpilot

Proffesional service

The proccess of renting new property was very quick and simple. Patrycja did amazing job and kept us right from the beggining to the date of moving in. All the informations were sent by email along with the guides for tenants. Happy to recommend !

DAMIAN · 11 December 2024

Agent replied · 22 December 2024

Thank you, Damian, for this excellent review. We will pass this onto Patrycja and the Team.

1/5

Trustpilot

DJ Alexander

DJ Alexander, what else is there to say... Unprofessional, unresponsive, and always too busy. When requesting a showing they are always fully booked (this is our 28th try btw). When you call them they tell you that if you haven't received an email they can't do anything about it. Even when you do receive an email it asks when you would like to book the next viewing. Whatever your answer is you will always receive a follow-up email stating that the viewing is fully booked. No accountability whatsoever.

Maciej · 12 September 2022

Agent replied · 12 June 2024

Hi, I am happy to look into any issues or queries you may have had. Please contact me direct on richardtierney@djalexander.co.uk, if you would like me to look into anything further or help you. Kind regards, Richard Tierney, Director of Customer Service

1/5

Trustpilot

WARNING! Read before dealing with DJ Alexander

Please note: this review is completely accurate and true and instead of being exaggerated has instead been ‘dumbed down’ due to the lack of energy and effort I can put into listing all the failings of DJ Alexander. The date of experience is down as the 5th Sept as this is when I put the Trust Pilot review on , although this all started at the start of August, and is ongoing.Oh my goodness me. I do not understand how this company can function as a business. They recently took over managing my rental property through the acquisition of Fineholm letting and I have had nothing but issues. Basically no communication from the company at all. They didn’t even advertise my property when existing tenants left. They were unable to tell my why they had missed this. They forgot to pay me my rental income. They forgot to email close out details when my tenants left . They have repeatedly told me someone would get back to me but no one does. Even the staff on the phone admit their system isn’t the best. If there were not financial implications in all this it would be comical. I have repeatedly asked for them to return my keys. Even the simplest things such as they told me it was impossible tenant left and took the bedding as they don’t supply any. Even though I informed them when I rented out the property initially through Fineholm I had included bedding. They still denied it was possible. I am at my wits end with this company. All I get told is ‘I appreciate your frustration and I will get someone to call you back straight away’. I have honestly never experienced anything like it in my life. And I am the landlord who owns the property that they make their money through. What on earth must it be to be a tenant in one of their properties! It truly beggars belief!Update….More daily phone calls from me chasing things up. Every time explaining the whole situation again. Every time being told it will be taken to the highest level and is being investigated and treated with the upmost urgency. Every day I go through the whole process again. Twice! I phone first thing in the morning to explain the situation and ask why no one has phoned me back, and at the end of the day to again explain the situation and ask why no one has been in contact with me as I was promised first thing in the morning 'with upmost urgency'.I would wash my hands of them if they did not hold all the keys to my property and owe me money. Do not sign up with this company if you expect any level of basic service or communication or professionalism from a letting agent. I will continue to update as this goes on…I may start even naming individuals within the company who have excelled in their poor customer service. I have had to start making a note of who I speak to and when because they always say 'And who was it that you spoke to, and who was it that told you that'.Today’s update 9th September :More calls to DJ Alexander to find out what has been happening and why no one is getting back to me. still waiting for the promised call backs and emails they assured me would come immediately.Someone in maintenance told me today that I don’t even have an account with DJ Alexander any more. I said ‘but you still have all the keys to my property and I am waiting for money owed to me! ‘ which she also found quite incredulous.I also noticed on my last monthly statement that DJ Alexander charged me £30 for increasing the rent on my property. (Something that Fineholm had organised 3 months earlier.)£25 + VAT for sending a letter or an email?Be warned. Do not deal with DJ Alexander . And, I am honestly not bitter, just concerned for people who get involved with this company.The organisation is so compartmentalised that no one knows anyone else in the organisation. When you speak to someone in accounts about your account they need to speak to another department. When you speak to someone in maintenance about maintenance.... they need to speak to another department.Also worth reading reviews on allagents website and google reviews.Equally scathing.Sunday 11th update:Have spent a considerable amount of time this weekend collating and explaining the entire course of events after I was asked to do this by DJ Alexander’s Head of Client Accounts and Property Support.I spoke to him in Friday and have been assured he will look into all these issues in an attempt to resolve this.I managed to speak to him because I called again last thing on Friday for an update after my call first thing on Friday but refused to take ‘someone will get back to you’ as an answer. I insisted on speaking to a manager .Tune in for more on next weeks episode of the DJ Alexander Chronicles.

EW · 11 September 2022

Agent replied · 12 June 2024

Hi, I am happy to look into any issues or queries you may have had. I will come back to you direct but if you would like to contact me, please contact me on richardtierney@djalexander.co.uk, Kind regards, Richard Tierney, Director of Customer Service

5/5

Trustpilot

We did a change of tenancy managed by…

We did a change of tenancy managed by Laura MacTaggart, who was very helpful. Despite the intrusiveness of the process (they ask for an awful lot of personal information) and the involvement of third-party companies (with the consequent spamming of house-related offers and adverts), Laura always replied promptly to our calls and questions. A 10/10 for her!

Paul · 21 May 2024

Agent replied · 12 June 2024

Thank you, Paul, for this excellent review. We will pass this onto Laura and the Team.

5/5

Trustpilot

The timeliness was prompt and the kept…

The timeliness was prompt and the kept me up to date at all times, I felt much in safe hands and thank you Johanna and Laura

Michelle · 30 March 2023

Agent replied · 14 June 2024

Thanks for the great review. I will make sure to pass this onto the team.

1/5

Trustpilot

Disgraceful company which is renting out flats with rodents

This letting agent let my partner and I live in a flat with dodgy radiators (they had sparks at one point) and didn’t fix it for a full month in the winter time so it was freezing and didn’t refund us for it or give us any compensation. We had to buy our own radiator. We also had mice in the flat from September until we left. They sent pest control to try and fix it in February after then being negligent but even they advised they had to fix the hole behind the fridge to fully get rid of them but D J did not want to fix that right away as it would take a few months to fix apparently. It’s awful; they’re expected us to pay month for an expensive uninhabitable place . We sent email after email requesting compensation but they don’t even have the decency to reply to these requests at all. The worst part of all for this is they’re renting out our old flat again right after our tenancy ends for a higher price and are probably not going to tell the new tenants about the mice, which is absolutely disgusting, I feel really sorry for the next couple or anyone who rents with this company.

Steven · 20 August 2022

Agent replied · 12 June 2024

Hi, thanks for the feedback and apologies you have experienced this while you have been renting through us. Please contact me direct on richardtierney@djalexander.co.uk, if you would like me to look into any further or help you. Kind regards, Richard Tierney, Director of Customer Service

5/5

Trustpilot

High Satisfaction

DJ Alexander has done a great job in liaising our communication and repair needs that occasionally come up with our landlord in a timely manner.

Jared · 20 May 2026

5/5

Trustpilot

Great End of Tenancy Experience

Amy was always very helpful and where necessary always returned my calls/emails promptly.

AAC · 19 February 2024

Agent replied · 12 June 2024

Thank you, Angela, for this excellent review. We will pass this onto Amy and the Team.

1/5

Trustpilot

Inconvenient and poorly organised

After finally securing a viewing for a property (a mammoth task in the current climate) myself and two other viewers waited half an hour outside the property before the meeting was cancelled due to "key complications" and the estate agent then advised the property had been let anyway. Extremely poor service, I've missed 1.5 hours of work today because of this poor organisation and extreme inconvenience. I don't understand how a property could have possibly been let in the 30 minutes the other viewers and I were waiting. The other viewers said the estate agent hadn't even contacted them to inform them the viewing was cancelled. Extremely disappointed and inconvenienced.

Kirsty · 3 August 2022

Agent replied · 12 June 2024

Hi, I am happy to look into any issues or queries you may have had. Please contact me direct on richardtierney@djalexander.co.uk, if you would like me to look into any further or help you. Kind regards, Richard Tierney, Director of Customer Service

1/5

Trustpilot

Not worth the hassle

I wanted a letting agent to manage my property to save me having to deal with any hassle. To be honest I wish I’d just taken a couple of weeks off work to set up a tenant myself. I can always arrange a contractor for maintenance if the tenant didn’t want to…So far I’ve been lucky enough to have no issues with the tenant, but the amount of stress I have dealing with DJ Alexander is unreal. Delay, payment/ accounting errors, lack of guidance, lack of communication, miscommunication the list goes on. It’s an absolute joke and, what’s worse, they charge me for the privilege. As soon as I can I’m ending my contract. I definitely won’t be recommending them to anyone I know. My partner is unfortunate to be having the exact same experience with them.

Amy · 3 August 2022

Agent replied · 12 June 2024

Hi, I am happy to look into any issues or queries you may have had. Please contact me direct on richardtierney@djalexander.co.uk, if you would like me to look into any further or help you. Kind regards, Richard Tierney, Director of Customer Service

5/5

Trustpilot

Very happy to help

Although the housing market has been tough and the spaces at viewings limited Cara and the team were always very calm and helpful in trying to sort out what we needed.

Oliver · 12 September 2022

Agent replied · 12 June 2024

Hi, thanks for the great review. I will make sure to pass this onto the team.

4/5

Trustpilot

Everything was super easy and very…

Everything was super easy and very quick. People are very kind and helpful

Rajat · 14 February 2024

Agent replied · 12 June 2024

Thank you, Rajat, for this excellent review. We will pass this onto the Team.

5/5

Trustpilot

DJ Alexander was very helpful…

DJ Alexander was very helpful throughout my flat purchase. My solicitor was hopeless at communicating / progressing the sale, but Catherine Bruce kept both myself and the seller up to date with any developments and was always available to help and advise.

Mark · 22 October 2020

Agent replied · 12 June 2024

Hi Mark,Thank you for the great review!

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