Every review we hold for the Waltham Forest office, from every platform, shown as written. First names only.
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1/5
TrustpilotThe service provided was abysmal
The service provided was abysmal, although Lucy was very hands on and helpful she was failed by her colleagues. Information provided to other agents were innaccurate and this was very costly to us. We had to constantly contact the office for the latest information, we were rarely provided with any updates on the sale.
John Β· 1 October 2021
Agent replied Β· 26 October 2024
Dear JohnThank you for taking the time to leave your feedback and for your kind words regarding Lucy. Customer Service is of paramount importance to Douglas Allen and it is therefore disappointing to read some of your comments. When a sale is progressing through the conveyancing process we would expect our staff to be in touch with updates however as the conveyancing process is undertaken by the acting legal representatives, we are limited as to how much we can do during the time. We also understand that your chain was a lengthy one which can affect the quality of the information relayed due to the number of third parties involved. We are pleased that your sale has completed and would like to wish you the best for the future.Should you wish to discuss your feedback in further detail, please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Relations department on 01702 540802 or at customer.relations@arunestates.co.uk. Thank you. Kind regardsDouglas Allen
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5/5
GoogleMaria and the team at the Walthamstow branch have been very helpful and friendly during the process of selling our flat. They are easy to get hold of when you have a question and keep on top of pushing things along. Maria really takes the time to get to know you and it was the personal touches that convinced us to list with Douglas Allen when we were choosing which agent to go with to sell our flat.
Sarah Β· 24 October 2022
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TrustpilotGreat Service & Great Communications
We recently sold our house through Douglas Allen, and we received a timely, courteous & very helpful service from Simon & his team.He & his team, kept us informed on progress & any issues were dealt with quickly and efficiently.I wanted to say thank you to Simon and his team, for their attention to detail, help throughout and professionalism during the sale of our property.
Avi Β· 6 December 2016
Agent replied Β· 26 October 2024
Dear Avi,Thank you very much for your 5 Star assessment of Simon Johns and his Loughton team. Choosing an agent is never an easy decision hence why we go out of our way to ensure you made the right one.The staff in Loughton will be very grateful for your recognition and I would like to thank you on their behalf for your custom.Kind regards,Jon Holden - Managing Director, Douglas Allen
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5/5
GoogleThank you so much for your help. Anita has been so kind and helped me search my ideal home making my life so much easier. The friendly service was ever so helpful. Thank you
Hasan Β· 24 October 2023
Agent replied Β· 23 October 2024
Hello Hasan, Thank you for your kind review - we will pass this on to the team! Best wishes,
Douglas Allen
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1/5
TrustpilotI was disappointed
I was disappointed"I was disappointed with the services provided . There were several instances where I had to follow up multiple times to get a response, and the agent seemed to lack knowledge about the properties they were showing. In addition, there were several mistakes in the paperwork that caused delays in the process. I would suggest that improve communication and attention to detail to provide a better experience for your clients."
Verco Β· 10 May 2023
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5/5
TrustpilotA great experience
I have had a fantastic experience with Douglas Allen. I was helped by Ms Nisha who guided me and my family into buying. Our property. She was able to scout the market efficiently and listened to what our needs were. I recommend all to go with her when buying their next property as she communicates fantastically and is driven to to meeting client expectations
Gurvinder Β· 2 October 2024
Agent replied Β· 26 October 2024
Hello Gurvinder,
Thank you for such a kind review! We're thrilled to hear that Nisha provided such excellent guidance and support during your property search. It's wonderful to know she was able to meet your needs and communicate effectively. We appreciate your recommendation and are here for you every step of the way.
Best wishes,
Douglas Allen
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5/5
TrustpilotNatasha Tomlins (Mercieca) HERO
Just want to give a huge shout out to Natasha Tomlins (Mercieca) for going WAY above and beyond in her support. Natasha ensured the whole process was trafficked through as quickly as possible, without Natasha we would have never met our mortgage deadline on our new place. Natasha emailed and called all parts of the chain honestly every day and delivered concise updates that kept me at ease when all my hair was falling out.It felt like an incredibly personal service and I knew I could rely on Natasha to support me throughout the whole process. Cannot recommend Natasha and DA enough, we lost our first buyer and Natasha still managed to keep us on track with a new buyer and a tight timeline. Thank you so much!
Sam Β· 14 July 2022
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5/5
GoogleI've been hunting for a dream 1-2 bedroom flat or house in Waltham Forest. Douglas Allen is the right place for my dream because of one person (Anita) who has been very helpful and motivated in finding the ideal home for me as a First Time Buyer. Most importantly, she's very dedicated and puts all her effort into making sure that I get the right property for the right price and value. She deserves to be promoted and awarded as the Best Employee of the Year. Thank you very much ANITA!!!
Well Done, you deserve it!!!
Zia Β· 28 November 2023
Agent replied Β· 23 October 2024
Hi Zia,
Thank you for leaving a review! It's great to hear how positive your experience with our agents has been and we're delighted that Anita has been able to help you find your dream home as a first time buyer.
Best wishes,
Douglas Allen.
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4/5
TrustpilotGreat Service and Help
Great service and help from the team at Douglas Allen Woodford. Steve and Hasan were a tremendous help with our house sale. Good support and back up were provided through some challenging negotiations and situations both Steve and Hasan steered us through and kept us informed throughout the process. Well done Steve, Hasan and the team thank you very much.
Michael Β· 12 January 2020
Agent replied Β· 26 October 2024
Thank you for leaving us your feedback! Best wishes,Douglas Allen
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5/5
TrustpilotSales Progression
Re: Natasha Tomlins Reaching exchange of contracts as been a long and stressful road. I could not recommend Natasha more highly. She went well above and beyond the call of duty on so many days, persistently chasing solicitors to ensure the job got done. Thank you Natasha for all your extraordinary work, it is so very much appreciated!
Chris Β· 27 August 2020
Agent replied Β· 26 October 2024
Good afternoon Chris, Thank you for your lovely review regarding Natasha. We are glad to hear that you feel she went above and beyond. I'm sure she will greatly appreciate your kind words. I'll be sure to pass them along. Kind regards,Danielle
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5/5
TrustpilotAbbie Wilson
I am very pleased that I have choosed Douglas Allen or( they choosed me-who knoesπ) to rent our proprety. But most likely we were because from the beginning till the very end was with us Abbie Wilsson.Great job,very responsible,high level attitude,kind ,responsive to all our enquiries. Thank you so much Abbie for everything. Without you we couldn't be where we are right now.
Ludmila Β· 12 April 2018
Agent replied Β· 26 October 2024
Dear Ludmila,Thank you for taking the time to post your 5 star review regarding Abbie in our Basildon Lettings team.Abbie takes a lot of pride in her job an it seems to be shining through.Thanks againRob WadeAssociate Operations Director
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5/5
TrustpilotA truly professional company who careβ¦
A truly professional company who care about you, the customer. Adam was friendly helpful and very easy to deal with and always on the end of a phone if needed.Also Chelsea was superb after we had sold STC. If your thinking of selling or indeed buying a new home choose Douglas Allen and donβt waste your time on others.Highly recommend
Marc Β· 4 December 2019
Agent replied Β· 26 October 2024
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Many thanks,Douglas Allen
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5/5
GoogleI have only dealt with Sean at the Walthamstow branch. He has been very professional at all times and has always shown compassion under the circumstances that we are using the branch for. He will always make sure there is a point of contact if he is away from the office and does give honest reviews from potential buyers. I would highly recommend this company.
Ginette Β· 24 October 2023
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TrustpilotExcellent / Professional Service
Although their fees were slightly higher than other estate agents, I could tell from the very first visit/meeting that it would be worth it. I received a professional service throughout the whole process. Jessica and Natasha were amazing. Easy to communicate with, supportive, alway available to help and when they were not they got back to me in a very timely manner. They were the only constant form of communication in what was a stressful process which made life a lot easier for me. If I had to do this all over again I would still pick them. They are worth every penny. Highly recommend their friendly, down to earth, professional service. Thank you to the whole team at the chingford branch!!
Mickela Β· 19 June 2022
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TrustpilotEast Ham Branch - Thank you
I would like to thank Maureen Grey, Andrew Bilby, Natasha, Kam & team for a job well done.At times it was difficult and challenging but we got through in the end. I do appreciate your hard work. Team, keep up the good work, as trying as it may be... Here's to many more sales in the future - it's all worth it.
Lisa Β· 8 November 2018
Agent replied Β· 26 October 2024
Dear Lisa, Thank you for your feedback, I am pleased to hear that the team in East Ham did a job well done and whilst it was challenging the focus and drive was to help everyone get there in the end.I wish you all the best for the future and we would love to help you our anyone else you can recommend in the future.Kind regardsPaul Ingleton - Associate Operations Director
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5/5
TrustpilotProfessional & Friendly Service
The initial meeting was professionally handled with all bases covered.
Subsequently when faced with what appeared to be major problems with our purchaser, reassurance was provided and appropriate action taken promptly.
Lynburge Rene was particularly helpful and supportive at this point.
Sale has now been completed.
I have already recommended a friend to the firm and their sale went through to their complete satisfaction.
John Β· 15 December 2015
Agent replied Β· 26 October 2024
Dear Mr Spero,Thank your for your 5 Star review of selling your home through our Barkingside office, Dan, Lynburge and the whole team there will be delighted that they were able to provide you with a service that has been recognised in this manner.Help and support during the transaction are invaluable in achieving a successful move and I thank you for choosing Douglas Allen to do this for you.Regards,Jon Holden - Managing Director, Douglas Allen
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5/5
TrustpilotSale of Whitby Avenue
I found the service I Received at Douglas Allen brilliant, the whole team were helpful,friendly and Professional! I dealt with Roselea and Nick most of the time and must say that they were both great ! They kept me updated all the time and I found them a pleasure to deal with.
Marion Β· 29 September 2021
Agent replied Β· 26 October 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Best wishes,Douglas Allen
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5/5
GoogleAnita kaur has been amazing throughout the sale process what made it better was we both had the same name lol no we are related- I was very nervous and she helped me got me in front of a mortgage advisor first to make sure how much I can get done as she wanted and I can't thank her enough
Michal showed me few properties aswell such a lovly team in walthamstow,
Sean the manager was also very helpful
Il defo b going to them again for my 2nd house
Anita Β· 24 October 2023
Agent replied Β· 23 October 2024
Hi Anita,
Thank you for leaving a review! It's great to hear how amazing Anita has been throughout your process and how she's been able to reassure you when you've been nervous. We're delighted to hear that you'll be returning to our team when it comes to finding your 2nd house.
Best wishes,
Douglas Allen.
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5/5
GoogleI've recently been looking for a property and had the absolute pleasure of working with Michael Sinnott at Douglas Allen. He was always so friendly on the phone to the point where when I had a question about a property that wasn't even listed with Douglas Allen, he was the person I called!
Although I didn't find a property via Douglas Allen, I still wanted to tell Michael the good news about my recent purchase. You can tell he's good at what he does and he loves it!
Holly Β· 24 October 2023
Agent replied Β· 23 October 2024
Hi Holly,
Thank you for leaving a review! It's great to hear how positive your experience with our agent, Michael, has been and that even though you didn't find a property through Douglas Allen, you still felt you could contact him with questions and to share the good news.
Best wishes,
Douglas Allen.
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5/5
TrustpilotKeeping their promise
Thank you Team Woodford. i had been with a different estate company for so long and had to drop my price 25K because after all the apprisal and confirmation of "sellers market" the other estate agent could barely get me an offer. Come Douglas allen....they not only got me the price we agreed but did that in less than 3 weeks.
thank you.
Ranjan Β· 13 February 2016
Agent replied Β· 26 October 2024
Dear Ranjan Rajalal,Thank you for kind words regarding the successes you experienced using my Woodford Green Team, Sorry that you had to drop your price with the other estate agent!! But please that when you came to us you had the positive response that you were seeking, Helping our clients and achieving the best possible price is our key priority.Thanks againRob wadeAssociate Operations Director
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TrustpilotThank you Ahsan!
Can't thank Ahsan enough for his help, patience and professionalism at all times assisting my parents with the sale of their property so far. They have lived in the same house for 47 years so as you can imagine leaving is a great wrench for them on an emotional and practical level. Ahsan has given a first class service going above and beyond
Clare Β· 14 August 2015
Agent replied Β· 26 October 2024
Dear Ms Woods,It must have been a daunting experience for your parents to move home after so many years in their property so I am extremely please to hear that Ahsan from our Ilford office has been such a help and reassurance. Ahsan is an extremely valued member of our Douglas Allen team and I am sure he will be chuffed with your kind comments.If we can do anything more for your parents or yourself please do not hesitate to ask.Regards,Jon Holden - Managing Director, Douglas Allen
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5/5
GoogleWe had a really good experience with Samuel in the sales team.
Thank you.
Mohammed Β· 16 March 2026
Agent replied Β· 16 April 2026
Hello Mohammed,
Thank you for taking the time leave a review! We'll be sure to pass this on to Samuel.
All the best,
Douglas Allen
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5/5
TrustpilotAmazing service and assistance.
The Lettings Manager Joanna Martin went above and beyond to help myself and my children when became homeless in January 2022. Due to unfortunate circumstances, we ended up in a womens refuge because other agents were unable to help or even try to help. Thanks to Joanna we stayed in the hostel for less than 3 weeks as she managed to find a Landlord who would rent a property to us. I wish there were more agents out there like Joanna, I will be eternally grateful.
LC Β· 24 March 2022
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GoogleI found the branch manager Sean to be professional in his manner and general communication. During a busy period, he still managed to find time to keep me informed on proceedings.
Mike Β· 15 October 2025
Agent replied Β· 11 December 2024
Hello Mike,
Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear that Sean's professionalism and communication made a positive impact during such a busy period. It's great to know he kept you well-informed throughout the process.
Best regards,
Douglas Allen
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