Gascoigne Halman Whaley Bridge reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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The house was a health hazard

We moved into a rental property managed by this estate agent last week, and it has been the worst experience we’ve ever had with an estate agent. Before moving in, it was agreed that the property would receive a deep clean and the carpets would be professionally cleaned. When we arrived, the house was absolutely filthy. The cleaning was so bad that we found a mouldy toilet paper roll left on the floor, and the kitchen was so unhygienic it was genuinely a health hazard. It was in such a poor state that we couldn’t even unpack our belongings. We had several family members helping us move, and the entire day was a complete waste because the property simply wasn’t fit to move into. After reporting the issue, they sent the cleaning company back three days later. They were only there for around 20 minutes and cleaned very little. The property was still disgusting afterwards, leaving us to spend two full days cleaning the house ourselves just to make it liveable. That is completely unacceptable. To make matters worse, the carpet cleaning was never carried out. The carpets are stained with food and other marks and clearly need a professional clean. The estate agent has now refused to arrange this, telling us to sort it out ourselves or contact the landlord. The landlord has already confirmed he paid the estate agent for the cleaning, so this should never have become our responsibility. The photos speak for themselves. The lack of preparation, poor communication, and refusal to put things right have made this an incredibly disappointing experience. I would not recommend this estate agent to anyone.

Oliver · 30 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Professional, efficient and friendly service from start to finish. Lorraine was brilliant, got us on the market next day, better price point than we had thought and sold it within 2 days. Emma was fabulous at guiding us through a sale and a new purchase, she kept us updated, also helped keep us calm when we needed support and saw us all the way through to completion. I wouldn’t sell my property with anyone else. Thank you Lorraine and Emma, you were brilliant and I would highly recommend you both to anyone and GH are lucky to have such exceptional people representing them.

Jacque · 10 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

This is the 3rd time we have used Lorraine and her team at Whaley Bridge and have always been delighted with the service provided. They are professional, approachable and proactive and reassuring in times of stress. We would highly recommend this estate agents to sell your property. Karen and Ralph Pettengell

Karen · 11 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I had the pleasure of working with Ella…

I had the pleasure of working with Ella from Gascoigne Halman to sell my house, and I couldn’t be more impressed. She went above and beyond throughout the entire process, dealing with multiple issues quickly and professionally. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and her communication was excellent from start to finish. Ella made what could have been a stressful experience incredibly smooth, and her commitment and dedication genuinely stood out. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell, and I would absolutely use her again in the future. Thanks again, Ella!

Mark · 1 December 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Cheryl was amazing during the sale of my property. It was a very stressful time and she was always kind and lovely and would help wherever she could to get me updates and speed up the process. Thanks for everything Cheryl x

Amy · 11 July 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Terrible communication

I would try to steer clear of this company if possible. We have rented a property through this agency and it has been a nightmare. Communication is horrendous, you cannot get hold of anyone at all. We even went into the branch about our queries and still were told that no one was available and someone would contact us (which they didn’t). The property was not ready for us to move into on the agreed date and we were not told about this until we chased and chased about needing more info on moving in. Since moving in, we have had a few problems, none which have been resolved and again communication and trying to get hold of anyone is impossible! Good luck if you are renting through this agency. I would not use them again!

CE · 17 August 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Absolutely horrendous experience

Do NOT recommend Didsbury - my experience has been one of unprofessionalism and downright unethical practice. Told flat would be cleaned. It wasn’t. Didn’t bother to clear previous tenant electric debt. Infested by hornets and ended up in ED. Mould and damp everywhere. Boiler loose on wall. Downstairs tenant said he had had to pay for dehumidifiers and mould treatment himself. Consider saving yourself a lot of grief.

Susanna · 14 September 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

We bought our house through Gascoigne Halman, Whaley Bridge and were very impressed with their communication. Specifically, Emma was always on hand to respond to emails and calls and kept us updated with what was going on further along the chain. Emma was extremely helpful in communicating with our buyers, our buyers’ solicitors and relaying information back to us. We would definitely recommend buying or selling using Gascoigne Halman, Whaley Bridge due to their efficient, professional and personable service.

Roisin · 16 April 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Please do yourself a favor and avoid this agency. I relocated from Liverpool a week ago, expecting the property to be habitable. Unfortunately, I encountered a series of major defects, including no proper heating, plumbing issues, and serious cleanliness problems, the driveway was full of moss and mold. Additionally, there were rats in the garden, an issue previously reported by neighbors and past tenants but never addressed. Relocating is already stressful, but dealing with these unresolved problems, especially after being misinformed about the rat infestation, made it even worse. I was told there were no rats, yet they were still present in the garden. The agents are polite when speaking, but despite my repeated calls and reports since day one, they have taken no action to resolve these serious issues.

Mohamed · 8 February 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Absolutely terrible experience with…

Absolutely terrible experience with this letting agent. After the landlord withdrew an agreed offer, we were left out of pocket and still have not had our deposit returned. Communication has been poor throughout, with constant delays and little accountability. We felt completely unsupported and ignored when trying to resolve the issue fairly. I would strongly advise others to be very cautious before dealing with this agency. They tried to make us send them thousands of pounds with no contract given then last minute withdrew the offer and are refusing to give the deposit back. Absolutely dreadful agency.

Nadia · 7 May 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent throughout

Absolutely excellent from start to finish of the house sale - one local agent kept phoning to see if we 'had come to a decision to market the property' which lost them any business, whereas GH did the visit to see the place and then said they'd leave us alone and it was up to us to give it the go-ahead or not. No pestering - excellent. Once we gave them the thumbs-up we had a string of viewers within days, and eventually exceeded the guide price by a small margin which suggests the guide price was accurate too. The staff at Gascoigne Halman were always on hand and worked brilliantly, especially Georgia who made sure everyone was kept in touch with any and all news and developments as things progressed, resulting in a sale a fortnight before Christmas which was exactly what buyers and sellers wanted. I would heartily recommend this outift.

Rupert · 18 December 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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Faultless Experience

My sale took a lot longer than expected and even though I was the buyer and not necessarily there client Gascoigne Halman were faultless especially Steph who I can’t praise enough she really did get the sale over the line. Nothing was ever too much hassle and there communication was 1st class, thank you to everyone involved especially Steph😁

Alan · 6 August 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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They won’t return your deposit!

I had a very disappointing experience with Gascoigne Halman, particularly in how they handle tenant concerns versus landlord interests. From the very beginning of the tenancy, we raised multiple issues regarding lack of proper hot water and an inadequate boiler system. We repeatedly contacted the agency, explaining that the hot water was not functioning properly and that the system required constant manual adjustment just to get basic hot water. This not only caused inconvenience for a family with children but also significantly increased our electricity costs due to repeated heating cycles. Despite clear communication and follow-ups, no effective action was taken to resolve the issue. Now, at the end of the tenancy, instead of fairly assessing the situation, the agency has aligned entirely with the landlord and is attempting to make unreasonable deductions from our deposit, including claims that are not properly supported with evidence. It is particularly concerning that: • Longstanding maintenance issues (including hot water problems) were not addressed • Property condition issues such as damp were ignored during tenancy • Yet, at check-out, these are being indirectly used against the tenant This gives a clear impression that the agency prioritises landlords’ interests while failing to fairly represent or support tenants, even when legitimate concerns are raised during the tenancy. I would strongly advise prospective tenants to: • Document everything • Follow up in writing • Be cautious when dealing with deposit deductions Unfortunately, this experience has shown a lack of balance, accountability, and fairness in how tenant matters are handled.

Muhammad · 31 March 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Rogue landlord and rude agents.

unresponsive landlord took months to fix a shower and a cooker. throughout the winter months we had no heating and it took until February for the landlord to fix. they're trying to charge me £80 to defrost a freezer and £300 for plastering despite no damage (with photo evidence) being done. my landlord was beckhall properties whom have multiple properties listed with gascoigne Halman. if you Google this landlord you will see an MEN arricle...

Roe · 16 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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5 stars for David Madden!

David Madden is absolutely fantastic. He is incredibly knowledgeable, thorough and proactive. Thank you for the brilliant service, David!

Yasmin · 29 May 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Poor service and disappointing behaviour after tenancy agreement

After completing our tenancy with Gascoigne halman. Despite leaving the property in what we believed to be a clean and acceptable condition. We received a £550 deposit claim, including charges for cleaning (£250), decoration and painting (£150), and a radiator leak (£115). I have rented this apartment for 1 year.When we first moved into the property, it was in poor condition and had a noticeable odour. We raised this with the agency several times, but no action was taken.

Akhil · 9 December 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Awful management and communication

As per all the other negative reviews - terrible communication - poorly written emails, unprofessional in manner and just awful to deal with. From moving into property, water pressure issues and constant cold showers. After months of back and forth was told (by a manager) 'oh well you are on a rolling contract, so you can just find another property' as appose to just having the issue fixed? Turns out it was a pump needed for the boiler, and of course the landlord did not want to pay as it was 'expensive'. It wasn't. Paying over a grand a month for no hot showers and terrible management is expensive. Clearly they prioritise landlords and not tenants. We left as suggested and do not recommend for renting at all - save your self the stress and sour puss faces.

LEVI · 28 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Lorraine, Emma and Cheryl are an amazing team who dealt with our house sale in a professional but friendly manner. They were honest, helpful and friendly too which is important at a time which can be potentially stressful. We’d highly recommend Gascoigne Halman if you’re selling a house.

Herdwick · 11 July 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Be careful what you sign up for??

Have just Let an apartment from Gascoigne Halman Didsbury! Large deposit and £1600 per month! Apartment in a filthy condition,no windows can open as no key has been provided to open locks! No heating ,Hot Water as either owner,Gascoigne Halman representative,previous tenants turned off switches that marked Do Not Switch Off! Despite contacting them a week ago I am still in the same situation? They insist that I take holidays off work rather than send someone after hours or weekend? Sending emails to the Didsbury Rental Dept and the Manager of the Didsbury Office ,a week later in exactly the same situation?The only service they did promptly was to take my money and it appears they don’t want to do anything! I have invited the Manager to come and visit to see that the Inventory was either done many years ago or is a work of fiction? 1 week later and situation is exactly the same! I certainly could not recommend this company going forward!Mt only hope is someone senior within this company see this review and gets it sorted before the apartment makes me ill due to no ventilation,damp conditions!

Consumer · 11 November 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Gascoigne Halman have been fantastic through the whole process. We bought our house through them and they have been very supportive. Communication has been great and fast throughout Cheryl and the team have made this very stressful process much easier. Thank you so much for your hard work.

Mirjana · 16 April 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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I would give less stars if possible

I would give less stars if possible During the tenancy it started already. the garage door fell down TWICE. and it took them 10 months to fix. Only when i started to not pay the full rent they started acting fixing it 2 months before we needed to leave the premisis Altough they make a check in and check out report they dont look at it. Claiming ridiculous amounts of money for things that where already like that before we moved in as visible on the checkin report. We've been waiting for 2months now to get our deposit back and they keep answering once every 3weeks if we're lucky and if they read our 10emails every 3 weeks to remind them

Eliot · 4 September 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Thank you Lorraine, Cheryl and Emma for your warm, friendly, helpful service. It was a joy to work with you to sell my house!

Ruth · 16 November 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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If I could give them 0 stars I would.

If I could give them 0 stars I would. From the outset they seem great, but as soon as the agreement is signed they stop caring about anything except getting the rent in each month. They'll happily let themselves in without speaking to you, they say that they only have to send an email 24hrs in advance. They never return calls. They ignore maintenance requests and then try to say that you damaged things that never worked and were highlighted on the initial move in. As for returning your deposit, I am currently going through a claim against them through the dps as after 4 weeks of vacating at the end of tenancy, they have not done a thing woth regards to authorising the return of deposit. Once you aren't paying them rent anymore, they won't return calls, messages, emails. Go in in person and funnily enough, "oh sorry, they've left for the day and I work in a different dept. I'll leave them a message and get them to call you in the morning" AVOID AT ALL COSTS

Luke · 29 July 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thank you Lisa and Esther for you’re …

Thank you Lisa and Esther for you’re fantastic support in a recent house letting. Nothing was ever too much trouble at anytime. I have always been impressed by the quick and effective response in helping us to let our property. We most definitely were is safe hands throughout the whole process. Thank you ladies and team Gascoigne Halman.

Liam · 10 July 2024