Connells Stevenage reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

Google

I was put off by their unprofessionalism, they had a guy called Oz who's mannerism seemed akin to a dodgy used car salesman (vastly trying to over price and over promise on the phone after seeing the property to get my business - seemed very spivish), so I choose another local agent who soon found a buyer at a sensible price, but after 6 months it fell through as probate took so long and the market was moving against me. Oz somehow must have learned of this and cold called me to try get my business (fair play I thought, I'd give anyone a chance). I was going to consider at first, so I asked him to call back in a week as I had only just learned of the sale falling through and I was fairly upset and in shock and would need a little time to consider my next move. Despite such a simple and polite request, he became quite aggressive and arrogantly insisted he'd be calling back the next day. I asked him not to and repeated everything I had just said but he just carried on and in the end I actually had to put the phone down on him! I think putting the phone down on him did the trick as fortunately he did not call back the next day. Not the sort of cold call you would expect to say the least but it certainly validated my reason for not choosing Connells in the first place and in the end I stuck with the original agents (WM Browns) whom eventually sold it and whom I can certainly recommend.

Neal · 28 January 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Connells is a terrible agency that you should not work with

Connells is a terrible agency that only cares about you until the contract is signed. After being exemplary tenants for over 2 years, we have received zero support or flexibility. Despite the standard practice in the UK, they refused any 'rolling contract' options, forcing us into rigid fixed terms.

GK · 25 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

A great experience with Connells. Jake was very thorough and always responded quickly to emails and phone call enquiries and made lots of effort to ensure we had a smooth move. Thanks for all your help.

Katrina · 25 October 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Dysfunctional

Have been using this company for a fully managed service on our rental property. To provide a balanced review - here's the positives:They will invoice you for their costs on time. The in team branch do their best to help but are at the mercy of a dysfunctional corporate business model....now to the negatives:The remote "support centre" team are anything but supportive. There is a lack of accountability, communication and follow up. Simple tasks such as informing energy suppliers of tenancy changes take months to get resolved. Communication flows from the tenant to landlord are poor. Chasing outstanding issues such as overdue rent or maintenance tasks feels like a tick box exercise which results in further delay / lack of action. Good luck if you have a deposit dispute as they will give you zero support. Most frustrating of all is the fact that I have escalated these issues on multiple occasions to give the company a chance to resolve and yet I find myself in the same place.My simple advice is please do your research and consider very carefully before using this outfit for a tenancy service.

Mr · 27 October 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

I have concluded today my purchase of a property with Connells Estate Agents. I've had a very good experience with the agency, especially with my negotiator Ellen. Ellen has been very present throughout the purchase, she's been following up with me weekly while looking for a property and she's been able to find exactly what I wanted and once the property was found she has contacted me before the property even went on the market. No other agency has given me such a support during my search. She has then assisted me constantly throughout the process and has always been available to listen to my queries and to advice. I am really grateful for her support and help, I would definitely recommend her and the entire Team who has been helping me with my purchase.

Emanuela · 25 October 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Want to say a massive thank you to Connell’s - in particular Ellen as she’s been brilliant throughout our purchase. She worked with us at the beginning, she took time to understand what we were looking for and set up multiple viewings with different options. Then once we had purchased the property she kept us updated the whole time. The purchase took a while because of some delays with the onward purchase, but Ellen was so helpful, kept chasing the solicitors on behalf of us and our sellers and she always responded quickly and nothing was ever an issue. Ellen’s calming and helpful manner really did help make a stressful situation so much better for us. Would very much recommend their service and would certainly go back to Connell’s for any future move (although we don’t plan on that for a while as we’re very happy with our new home!).

C · 25 October 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

If you are travelling to STEVENAGE and if you need a house quickly, reach out to Connells. In just 6 days, my rental agreement was signed and my family moved into a new property. The best part of the deal is that, there are no hidden charges, all are discussed upfront. Agents were helping me round the clock and we're reachable on Saturday and Sunday. I visited this property on a holiday. I collected the key on a Saturday. Its the best experience I can expect and my family is greatfull to Tricia and Josh from Connells who made this a reality for us.

Robin · 25 October 2022

★★★★★ 2/5

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Bad property management

I signed a change of management contract for a property already rented. Rent for the month had not been paid. Contract was signed around the 10th, and at the end of the month the arreas rent had not been pursued. I lost money on mortgage interest.

Maddy · 28 November 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Needlessly Aggressive & Disgusting Breach of Data Protection Regulations

Recently sold a home with Connells - Fairford Leys. We'd used Connells before and wanted a specific agent in their town centre branch who we knew personally and had used before, but after enquiring were diverted to a marginally closer branch. That seemed a bit 'nit-picky', but whatever. Fast forward almost a year and we finally made it to completion, after a very drawn out and stressful process with lots of hiccups. In the sales-driven world of estate agents, we sensed that the long saga of our move frustrated them, but we weren't going to settle for a house with subsidence! We were encouraged to use their "Connells Home Conveyancing" service, which we took them up on because it meant a small refund of some fees later on and our buyer was already using the local solicitor we'd wanted. Big mistake! We also utilised their mortgage broker, who was very accommodating and competent, but for some strange reason saw fit disclose our private information to members of the public!? The outcome of which was that my wife ended up having to employ a solicitor to fight off her employer, who had found out we were moving as a result of this data breach and was pressuring her to quit (which would have ironically put the mortgage application in jeopardy). We still haven't decided where we're going to take it after the other thing that recently happened with Connells.The reason choosing Connells Home Conveyancing was a big mistake was because at completion they did two things wrong: 1. They overpaid stamp duty on our purchase to the tune of £2500 & 2. They also made accounting errors on the completion statement that resulted in Connells Estate Agent not being paid their sale fee in full. The stamp duty was paid at the old rate rather than the newly-announced one. But whilst this announcement came early on completion day, we didn't complete until the end of the day and so were eligible. This was widely available information in the public domain and I tried to call and email Connells Home Conveyancing to ensure we paid the correct sum, but they couldn't be bothered to look at it. Instead, they left me to chase HMRC for a refund via post (yes, that's their process) which could take weeks! I went in to Connells Estate Agent on completion day and they, incorrectly, advised me that we weren't eligible too. But the worst of it was that, because of their accounting error, the estate agent didn't get paid their full fee at completion. This resulted in the branch manager giving us just 24hrs to pay the balance or face debt collection! How quickly the mask fell off once all that was left was to settle the bill. Through no fault of our own and due to the incompetence of Connells Group, we are now out of pocket over £3500, plus the cost of the solicitor. We also find it funny how when they want money they're owed (because their own people messed up) it's 24hrs or bailiffs, but we are also due a refund of the photography fee for using Connells Home Conveyancing, we have to write to head office then wait 28 days for them to make a simple bank transfer. Of course, we paid in order to avoid the hassle and are now left flabbergasted at the rudeness, incompetence, privacy breaches and threats from Connells. A totally unnecessary sequence of events and a completely over-the-top response, no doubt driven by some meaningless sales deadline. We wouldn't recommend Connells or their partner services to anyone after this and looking at the other reviews on here it seems we're not alone. Avoid!

Tom · 30 September 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Sophie has been great

Sophie has been great! I have relocated for a new job and she helped me find the best place that ticked all of my boxes - making the relocation run smoothly! Prompt communication and very informative. I was accommodated for when needing a virtual viewing which was very helpful.

Abby · 17 September 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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2 minutes ago

2 minutes agoNEWI have had an appalling experience with Connells as a buyer. I made an offer on a property in March which was accepted. I believe Jack lied to me throughout the entire process. I got my mortgage offer immediately as Jack insisted on having it place before proceeding. The offer expired end of August so I asked Connels (Jack) what would happen in the event of reaching this deadline. He told me that the seller would move in with her son and effectively break the chain. This simply wasn't true. As the deadline approached I requested thiat the vendor break the chain. The reposnse from them was that wasn't going to happen as her son lived with his wife and 3 kids. After trying to find out about the status of the sellers putchace, coincidentally 2 days later the seller pulled out because their sale fell through. This again is according to Jack and I simply don't believe it. I should speak with the vendor directly and see what the position is. Thanks Connels, your lying and pushyness for my mortgage deal is simply going to cost me £1000s I will never buy a property through you again. And maybe have the guts to give me the news yourself next time you coward

Mick · 28 July 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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I would give them -5 if the option is there

I am writing this review to warn other landlords about the severe negligence, hidden fees, and lack of professionalism I experienced with Connells' full management service.

Rajaa · 18 August 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

Google

Doing nothing, taking commission. Branch manager is very rude and no courtesy to communicate with client. He will promise everything in the beginning to get the listing, once he get the deal then he disappears from the loop. Please use other agency, this whole team is a night mare.

Dharmaraj · 17 April 2025

★★★★★ 4/5

Google

Nice agents and very reliable. Kaci was spot on and she did a very good job from beginning to finish. The team at Connells were generally very supportive and detailed.

John · 29 December 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Highly highly don't recommend…

Highly highly don't recommend bridgfords mortgage advisor in burnley, an absolute disgrace, don't fall for the sweet words she use's, horrible person inside.

Ify · 3 September 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Long Contract

From the start my experience has been terrible with 32 weeks contract High Fee's do not enter or commit yourself into any long contract.you then have to lower the price they don't lower the fee.you are still left after this period with no sale.

Patrick · 4 April 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

Google

Awful experience with them. Would NOT recommend. We put an offer for a house in October 2021 which was accepted. Come March 2022 we had heard nothing from estate agents or vendo. Turned out the vendors hadn’t found anywhere. In the end we were advised to step away from the sale as it had been over 6 months and they hadn’t even put an offer in for a place . Estate agent was rude when we rightly asked for updates with sarcastic responses. It was extremely upsetting as we had rushed to get everything ready before interest rates went up and missed out on other houses we liked….another maybe illegal point was the estate agent said vendors will be more likely to accept our offer if we use a Connells mortgage broker which turned out to be a lie and very unfair to say to someone…but of course all they care about is money. Very disappointed and very grateful now in hindsight the sale fell through. Wouldn’t deal with them if you paid me.

Blaise · 25 October 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Im selling my property with them

Im selling my property with them, i would not recomend or ever use them again. 1 viewing no feed back, no communication and locked in for 6 months.

Debbie · 24 July 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Appalling Service from Connells North Swindon

My Son has recently purchased a flat through Connells North Swindon Office. I have not had a worse experience with an estate agent. It started off on the wrong foot where they credit scored and approached my son about a mortgage without his permission. There were some delays and challenges and we got a fair amount of help whilst we were still targeting a pre Christmas exchange. As soon as that was missed we had no support - assume bonuses are paid on completionsI'm used to the estate agent being there through the process and helping to resolve any issues encountered. No such luck here - disappeared and wouldn't respond. I also emailed and left a message for the branch manager to call me - surprise, no one did.This was his first purchase so needed support through the process - appalling service - avoid using if you are expecting any help and support. They seem to be solely focused on targets and bonuses

Steve · 5 April 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

Google

After a few days in the property there was cameras watching us, we informed connels and they did nothing about this. Leans and Patricia (our agents) did not go and view the property prior to our move in. They rushed our move in until 1 hour …

Misssophia · 17 April 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

We have been viewing various properties with Connells the last few weeks and a man called Jake Perry has been dealing with us he has been so helpful and been quick to reply to any queries we have had, we have had an offer accepted and are delighted that we have found a property from Connells estate agents Stevenage great service Jake 👍🏼

Tony · 25 October 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Unprofessionalism towards tenants

Rented a property from Connells, at the end of term landlord tried to exploit and grab the deposit and Connells acted like they can’t take any responsibility. Connells were the ones rented the property and should’ve taken some responsibility.

Arslan · 1 May 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

I received superb service with Connells Stevenage, specifically Maria Stanisor. Her professionalism, friendliness and attention to detail on all viewings was brilliant. She would also follow up on a regular basis to check how we are getting on, which was always appreciated. Thank you for your assistance on our house search!

Ellie · 21 February 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent Mortgage Advisory Service at Connells Cambourne

I recently worked with Andy, Connells Cambourne's mortgage advisor, and I'm thrilled with the service. From start to finish, Andy provided expert guidance, ensuring I found the perfect mortgage fit. His professionalism, clear communication, and commitment to customer satisfaction were outstanding. We finally purchased our first home. I highly recommend Andy for anyone in need of top-notch mortgage advice.

Yomna · 18 December 2023