Chancellors Thatcham reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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This company seem to think they operate by different standards than other estate and letting agents. Had a bad experience when purchasing our home through them as they would not take our house off of the market until the moment we exchanged. And now trying to rent a property through them, they delayed getting back to me for so long the house I was interested in has been let and they wouldn't consider me anyway as I am reliant on my ex husband to pay the rent as I am a stay at home mum with 2 small kids despite other companies being happy with him as a guarantor. Would never deal with this company again.

Emily · 13 October 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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AVOID. Absolutely terrible service. 4 days before I was due to move in to a property which I had already paid a deposit and first month’s rent for, as well as having signed a contract, I was told the property had been sold so I could no longer move in. I was never even informed that the property was up for sale. This was over a week ago and despite phoning every day and speaking to 6 or 7 different people at Chancellors I have still not been refunded any of my money!

Poppy · 7 September 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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My sister put a deposit and first months rent of £1130 on a house to rent (also signed a contract) , 4 days before she was going to move in they told her the property had sold, they did not inform her the property was even for sale. They still haven’t refunded her any of her money which they said they would in 3-5 working days (now been well over that) She has now had to use all of her months wages for the deposit and first months rent on another property (with a decent estate agent) and has informed them of this and they just keep fobbing her off! Absolutely disgusting company! AVOID

Sophie · 7 September 2020

★★★★★ 1/5

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Absolutely useless in property management. I’m not sure what service I’m getting for the astronomical fee they’re charging but I’m starting to think I can do a better job managing the property myself from Australia. It’s taken Chancellors 3 months to get a gas safety certificate passed and with poor communication to contractors, it’s costing me more money because guys turn around up to the property “without the right part” for the job. High staff turnover is also a sign of the rotten culture. Avoid this firm like the plague.

Gerrit · 31 August 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Good experience! Your staff Rebecca Joel is excellent. She is professional, respectful and very helpful in ensuring that everything goes well from the agreement preparation to the day we move in to the new accomodation. Great service!

Ririh · 7 March 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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Very unreliable. Have been waiting since this morning for a call back for a key code to a new property for my uncle to move into. We have spoken to various employees who have promised to be in contact but to no avail. We are currently sat outside his now previous property with removal vans packed and ready to go to the new property. He had to vacate his property by 12pm today he is 72 and now homeless. We have visited the office in Brecon and that is also closed. We are disgusted with the service or lack of that has or in this case not been provided.

Polly · 9 August 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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This is the first time I have dealt with Chancellors, they provided us with excellent customer service a good properety,I would like to say a big thank you to Joanna Mawson for being very helpful and organising.

Dóra · 19 February 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

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I would like to give a special thanks to Chenge Dziya for making my move so much easier. Her professionalism is second to none and has always managed to help me with queries I've had since moving into the property. Chenge has always managed to help me really quickly and has always gotten back to me within the promised time frame. A big thank you for all if your help.

Alessandro · 15 November 2016

★★★★★ 1/5

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o whom it may concern, I am not used to giving this kind of review or writing at all because I believe that we can all make mistakes. But I think there are mistakes that cannot be made 3 times. A month and a few days ago exactly I started to fill out the documentation to acquire a house with Chancellors. They called me very early every day and they were always very aware of what I needed. It took me a week to fill out the form and send all the documentation. The landlord approved us and only our references were missing. They sent us the contract for 25th June and we are supposed to have the house that day. They called me and told me that at 11:30 am on the 25th we would meet at the house to hand over the keys. On Tuesday 23rd June they emailed me to tell me that unfortunately they have to delay the day of moving because we did not have the complete references. We accept that and delay the day to 1st July. On July 1st we were told that it was impossible to move in because the Landlord had withdrawn the application due to our references and 3 days later an email arrived saying that our references are correct. On July 2nd the girl from the agency called me and told me that she has another house that we do not need anything else. That we do not have to worry at all and that she was going to take care of everything and we could move on 9th July. As we were supposed to move on 25th June. We paid rent and deposit on 22nd June and from that day everything was delayed. We thought because they were just putting everything in order but each time we were delaying and delaying more and more. We are on July 7 and the only thing I have done is try to call them and speak to the person in charge but they tell me that at the moment they cannot speak with me. Another very relevant point is that Lucinda Sturla the girl from the agency no longer works there since July 4 and now the manager was Olivia. I am trying to communicate with Olivia from that same day, July 4 and it is IMPOSSIBLE. I spoke to the manager, John and he says he can't do anything because he doesn't have the letting department. What type of company does this to its clients who HAVE ALREADY PAID AN INCOME AND A DEPOSIT OF MORE THAN 2,600.00 POUNDS? The MASSIVE PROBLEM is that at the moment I am on the street because I am supposed to sign a contract for June 25 and then for July 1 and THERE IS NO ANSWER. I left my house on the 25th because the contract ended. This agency takes money from you and does not care about you. This is unheard of and disrespectful to us. Now I am trying to get my money back for two days and I don't get a response. Finally I decided to take legal action and go to lawyers because it seems disrespectful to me.

Laura · 7 July 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Francesca Deacon has been dealing with my rental and has been superb throughout. She resolved all issues very quickly and was always very responsive to emails and replying to phone calls. Very good service.

Andy · 1 October 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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Friendly, helpful and speedy ☺️

Emma · 20 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Having just moved to Thatcham from Bristol I cannot fault the excellent service that we received from Chancellors. Georgina kept us informed all the way through our purchase and was always on hand to answer queries, dispense helpful advise and cheers us up when things seemed not to be going to well. She is a lovely girl and a credit to Chancellors, I highly recommend them.

Michelle · 28 July 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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Lauren has been really helpful and is hoping to find us a new house soon!

Merissa · 30 January 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Totally frustrated with the lack of communication from personnel within this company. We have lost one house we intended to purchase and are now in danger of losing a second! Poor is not the right word!!!

Richard · 8 November 2017

★★★★★ 5/5

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I have had nothing but amazing experiences with Chancellors and especially Casey Gramson, she is always prompt and professional. nothing is ever missed and I am very happy with all of Casey's help

Romy · 3 October 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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I would just like to say a BIG thank you to Scarlett Harrison, Property Manager, for all of her excellent and prompt service in regards to my recent contract extension. The communication was very thorough through every step and I greatly appreciate it. In addition in the past when I have had queries she has always been efficient and happy to help which is very reassuring. Thank you.

Leslie · 2 October 2017

★★★★★ 5/5

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Well organised. Very helpful. Approachable. Very efficient. Likable. Nothing too much to ask.

Richard · 20 July 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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I will like to thank Casey Gramson for her FANTASTIC work managing my property. She is always helpful and returned all phones calls and emails same day. She is highly talented. Silvia Clemete

Silvia · 30 July 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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I have bought my first property from Chancellors and found they have a balanced approach between buyer and the seller. Having a fair approach is very important. I would like to give special thanks to Luke Dixon, who has been so helpful and putting together all the things and giving regular updates. I really enjoyed working with Luke during buying my first house. Excellent experience, Thanks to Luke Dixon.

Vipul · 31 July 2014

★★★★★ 1/5

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Worst customer service. Filled up online booking form for viewing 10 days in advance. Nobody contacted for days. I have started calling them but no competent person picks up phone just promises that someone will call me shortly to confirm viewing slots. Well - noone did. Finally received an email saying the day I chose for viewings is "the busiest for Chancellors" - well it is a Saturday as it is my only off day - and they are only able to show me 1 property out of the 8 I expressed interest to view! Very disappointed.

Susanna · 28 November 2019

★★★★★ 5/5

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Louise and Lauren have made our experience of finding our new rental house so easy and stress free! From organising the viewing, the open house day and through the application process they have been nothing but fantastic! They are always willing to answer any questions we have and have been so lovely. We cannot wait to continue working with you as tenants!

Tara · 30 January 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Amy was very professional and informative during our meeting and I look forward to working with her.

Jaclyn · 2 October 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Stacy listened to my needs was helpful and understanding and was very knowledgeable and helped me make the perfect choice

Liz · 20 April 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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I call them all the time when I see a house for rent on their website. They always tell me they will get back to me. But they never get back to me.

SEVGYUL · 25 October 2024