Reeds Rains Castleford reviews in Wakefield

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

I would just like to say how wonderful & professional Reeds Rains in Castleford have been in selling our house and also selling my parents in laws Bungalow at the same time. They had offers on both properties extremely quickly and ALL the staff have been so helpful and friendly , it has taken much of the stress from selling it away from us. Although all the staff have been involved throughout, Teresa Rockett was tasked with following everything up after the sale was agreed and her perseverance in dealing with the whole chain to keep us in touch and push it to completion has been admirable to say the least. Thank you to the Castleford team and now enjoying my lovely new home and if anyone is undecided who to sell with, these staff will look after you 100%.

T · 26 October 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

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The Reeds Rains team helped me and my partner in securing a property in Castleford. Shelley Herod looked after us every step of the way, and we are both so impressed with the service that we received! Right from the very start Shelley could not have done any more to help us. Communication in person, through email, and phone was always excellent, and the Reeds Rains team were always there if we had any problems no matter how big or small. We would 100% recommend Shelly and the service that she provides. She made us feel totally at ease and gave us regular updates throughout the whole process which really took the pressure off such a stressful time. She was absolutely brilliant, more than we ever expected in fact, so a big thank you to you Shelley from the bottom of our hearts. We are so very greatful. Craig and Matthew.

Vintage · 26 October 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Reeds Rains Castleford were excellent from start to finish. Rebecca came out to value the house and was very professional as well as friendly . We knew we had chosen the right estate agents when everything started to happen almost immediately. The house sold in 7 days ! Communication from the Castleford branch was very impressive especially Angela Bresnan who not only emailed but also phoned us every step of the way to keep us updated. No request was too much and she did an excellent job acting as a go between for us, the buyer and the solicitor. If ever we move again then I wouldn't hesitate to use Reeds Rains again and have already recommended them to other people .

Claire · 26 October 2018

★★★★★ 2/5

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Very very painful renting experience so…

Very very painful renting experience so far and still not moved. There's always something else that needs to be done. They never call back when they promise to. They withhold important information. I just don't trust them anymore. Not even sure I can ever move my family into their new home. Now looking elsewhere. My stress levels are sky high due to Reeds Rains.After the reply from Stuart: thank you, thank you. This is the first time in 4 weeks of pain and frustration that someone has actually said SORRY! Such a simple word with so much meaning. You guys are experts with your processes, but to the detriment of the human element. Your customers are all human. Don't ever forget that !I haven't received a sorry from the agent yet for not returning calls and lying, and withholding information though but this is a good start. Thank you Stuart.

Paul · 21 September 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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The worst customer service ever

The worst customer service ever. I rented my home out through them, they allowed pets in my home after I had specifically told them no pets. They let one tenant sub let a room, and did nothing about it. They let a tenant move her boyfriend in, 3 years down the line I'm still getting letters from bailiffs and debt collection agencies. They have been no help whats so ever getting it rectified. Calls were never returned. The photos they took when tenant moved out, where inadequate for the company dealing with my claim against the bond. Even though I paid for them to fully manage the property when ever there was a problem they could never find a contractor I had to find my own. Stay well clear

ANNE · 23 July 2018

★★★★★ 1/5

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Certainly NOT worthy of an 'Estate…

Certainly NOT worthy of an 'Estate Agent service'! With all the New and upcoming, Far CHEAPER estate agents on-line like 'Purple Bricks', 'YOPA', 'Tepilo', 'Doorsteps', etc, etc one would of thought Reeds Rains would provide a Far better, indeed Far CHEAPER service than what happened to us!? Reeds Rains 'Customer Relations Manager' Ignored the whole complaint Below :- 1. They totally ignored their then employee “J” first visit with us, his appalling discriminatory behaviour towards our beliefs etc, etc. They readily dismissed this as entirely irrelevant!2. We did NOT say ‘There was not a Vat element to this fee’ We said “J” and others said the Total at the end would be Only £1,700 and No more! This was the Agreement.3. This is the First Time We had seen this Document Reeds Rains say had a part to play in my sale!4. We also phoned Reeds Rains as suggested by your employee “J” to Clarify this with management etc at Reeds Rains. They clarified the Total amount would be asked to pay would be £1,700. and No More!5. They chose to ignore the fact that Reeds Rains Asked us to conduct the viewings ourselves stating because “No one is in the office twas available for the viewing!” We felt Literally pressurized into it! We had to sell our Property to prospective buyers and indeed We alone showed the Property to all who came around even the buyer. No one at Reeds Rains conducted the viewings and even with the buyer Reeds Rains Never told us the viewing was to take place with the buyer. We were kept entirely in the dark even when they turned up on our door step unannounced!This is Not the service anyone should expect is it not?6. Reeds Rains ignored the fact that the Floor plan made by Reeds Rains was entirely Wrong and we had to take considerable time redrawing it to how it should of been.7. We were forced to take the pictures because your staff put the old pictures up the pictures when I purchased this property years go when we purchased the property before we renovated it. Reeds Rains used some of the old pictures! In Their response to our complaints they conveniently chose to ignore these facts.Our Case is with the Property Ombudsman because Reeds Rains chooses to ignore our complaints but still demand money for their far from professional service!******In Reeds Rains response they say, we say honestly *****:1. While Reeds Rains use the convenient excuse that the offending ‘Employee no longer works at Reeds Rains’ his behavior was appalling and one that simply should not be brushed under the carpet and ignored with regards to our complaint! The Impact was felt and it proved extremely upsetting!So there you have it a company who readily dismisses the abuse just because ‘This employee no longer works at Reeds Rains’ !2. There was No ‘Confusion’ between us! In Good faith a “Total of £1,700!” was clarified which Means “£1.700!” in the real would clearly not Reeds Rains world.When I purchased a Car the Price I was told all in, the total amount was what I paid not £340 More like with Reeds Rains!As for the middle document they say appears ‘proving at etc £340’ ? We had never seen this alleged document or signed our name on it! 3.. ' when one of the viewings was booked by our central call centre.' That was the integral Viewing where the eventual buyer turned up without any notice, and unaware of them coming I almost did not open the door! As We stated at almost all times any viewings We were told would we do the viewing from the office at Reeds Rains, because of some excuse Reeds Rains couldn't! In Actual Fact WE sold our property with Reeds Rains They at Reeds Rains were to busy to conduct the viewings! 4. Floor plan was ready to be posted on -line already as were the Old out of hate pictures BOTH wrong!We thankfully spotted them and had to painstakingly redraw them and retake the pictures! Again We did the work of Reeds Rains and We sold our Home Not Reeds Rains!

PWE · 19 June 2018

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Very good from start to finish.

David · 26 September 2026

★★★★★ 3/5

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Good staff, but poor external partners

The Reed Rains staff are professional and helpful.They do have a problem with the company they are partnered with to do identity checks, Landmark. From the payment link not working properly, I couldn't view the privacy policy and access the payment screen, to receiving payment reminders every day (six and counting) even after they sent me a receipt for my payment. The Landmark help line didn't reply to my query and Reed Rains staff responded but didn't make a difference.As is often the case good frontline staff are let down by poor IT or partners

Michael · 14 October 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Brilliant, offered lots of support with finding the right home for me and my little family during a tough time. Highly reccomend Molly Evans star agent!

Naomi · 10 May 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great feedback

Great communication with the Holderness Road, Hull branch in particular Amelia. The team as a whole were excellent and provided me with regular reports and feed back from viewings.

Big · 21 November 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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I have both bought and sold through…

I have both bought and sold through Reads Rain Colne. Delena and Fiona were excellent in the communication department. Extremely friendly with it as well. Would recommend.

Steve · 14 December 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Easy and speedy

Everything has been dealt with in respectful and professional manner.

Gail · 4 May 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Unprofessional Amateur Standards

My family, booked time off and flew from London to view a rental property in Shotley Bridge with an appointment booked with these agents for this morning. Having arrived yesterday they phoned the agent to confirm the appointment only to be told that the agents had already accepted another client for rental and taken a deposit. Reed’s Rains didn’t communicate this to my family prior to them leaving London - indeed no effort was made to contact them - no answerphone message - nothing. As a result the family have incurred the cost of flights and accommodation in addition to the disappointment. These agents have made no offer to compensate my family and fobbed them off with a “sorry” I therefore suggest that if you are either a buyer or a seller, that you spread this experience to others as an example of Reed’s Raine’s standards in dealing with clients whether they are buyers or sellers. You may also wish to further consider whether to use them or not! Addendum Having had a response as seen here from Reed Rains, I responded giving my telephone number a week ago, and I am still waiting! It’s the same issue as the original complaint - lack of communication, no call, no answer phone message. Their consistent poor performance should be a worry to any potential customer! Be advised.

Nic · 29 September 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Great service and customer service

Helen · 26 September 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Stolen money from me

Stolen money from me. Use this firm for letting of a property and they use the tenants deposit to protect there own cost. Not mine. Deductions made from my deposit without my authority. Also done exactly the same to a friend who they also let out there property. The property was turned in to drugs factory and scumbags withheld money which they had no rights to. I will never use them again.

Karl · 9 February 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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I will not recommend Reeds Rains Wakefield…

I instructed Reeds Rains Wakefield branch to sell my property. There was loads of errors, misinformation, letter not sent on time. They recommended to me bad solicitor who have no ideas of latest legislations. It took over 7 months to exchange contract. Poor communication, it seems they don't know what they are doing in their office. It as completely waste of time. Very stressful dealing with this company. I will not recommend anyone.

Lucky · 27 October 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great service

Great service, always happy to help and very knowledgeable, Lesley is a dream to deal with makes it all seem very easy. Definitely will deal with again.Thanks

Anthony · 27 November 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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DO NOT GO WITH THIS COMPANY!!!

DO NOT GO WITH THIS COMPANY!!!I was a tenant in one of their properties and the landlord wouldn't complete any maintenance within the property leaving me with several different issues. I called multiple times and nothing was ever done since I moved in till i moved out. TENANTS RIGHTS! You don't have any with this company may aswell live on the streets. Horrible customer service, Horrible people, Take advantage of your being young. Can't even complain as its so difficult to find a complaints procedure.

Amy · 10 September 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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The team were very friendly and…

The team were very friendly and efficient Simon Wilson was brilliant from start to finish he made everything so easy for me and kept me informed throughout the sale as this was a family home of 57years and he was very respectful of this and he was so mannerly and friendly I will definitely use Reeds Rains again.

Customer · 10 January 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Reeds Rains in Castleford has been a lovely surprise. Very friendly staff who are experienced and knowledgeable, they absolutely do their best for their customers. Estate agents generally get a bad name, but this agency has been excellent. Still waiting to complete but the hard work is done. Highly recommended and shout out to Alison, Jack, Rebecca and Janine xxx

Jill · 25 October 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Great service as usual from reeds in Castleford. Gary was great in arranging viewing times that would fit around my work commitments, and Stacey is just lovely with a big twist of professionalism! Regarding some negative comments below, I think you’ll find that some properties are managed by landlords via reeds, and it will therefore be their responsibility to carry out maintenance issues🙄..the estate agents can only advise in this situation I would assume. Anyway, looking forward to moving in to my non artexed home. 🙏

Steven · 25 October 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Always keep me updated

Mr/Mrs · 21 September 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Criminal organisation

Criminal organisation. Also operate at "Your Move". As a landlord I received fraudulent invoices, months of failure to respond to calls and emails. They turns out they lost the keys and the tenancy agreement. End of contract 29th Sept. Still they haven't shared any paperwork and are still withholding funds in November. Lots of promises from David Tomlinson, not one fulfilled. Avoid.Update: now December, despite the response on here, no reach out or resolution.

ADAM · 2 December 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent rapport with Lewis wonderful…

Excellent rapport with Lewis wonderful service

Alex · 8 September 2026