Hunters York reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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Are the staff in the Highfield Road…

Are the staff in the Highfield Road office volunteers on some sort of day release programme ? I can only presume so because no company management in their right mind would pay them to do NOTHING, my 3 messages to request a viewing fell on deaf ears, yet it is still available for rent, appalling behaviour, does the owner of the rental know who they have looking after their property, in this case they soon will, Land Registry gave me the owners details and I am in the process of asking the owner directly for a viewing appointment as their "representatives" are awol.

Jeff · 9 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Jessica was absolutely amazing!! Always around to help and answer any questions or quires I had, all though out my moving process, can’t thank her enough !!

George · 9 November 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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UNPROFESSIONAL AND DISHONEST

Hunters Stevenage is extremely unprofessional and dishonest!I want to caution everyone considering them before handing over a deposit, as they will go to great lengths to keep your money.I had been renting for eight years prior to this, in various properties with different agents, and never encountered any issues with the return of my deposit.It's incredibly frustrating trying to get a response from them, even through email. Without a doubt, they are the worst estate agent I've ever had to deal with. I lived in a rented house through them for nearly two years but recently purchased my own place through Own Homes (which hasn't had any issues).Hunters is currently refusing to refund my deposit after two months, citing a small rip in the carpet near the radiator pipe and a crack in the bath. Both of these issues were present when I first moved in.They are taking an unreasonable stance and are also claiming an inability to communicate with the landlord for nearly a month. They're even using minor issues like mold on the bathroom sealant and three burnt-out light bulbs as reasons not to return my deposit.Furthermore, after two months, they are now trying to deduct money from my deposit, citing a weed issue in the front garden.Letting Manager sent me an email at 7:14 PM, and immediately after that, I went to the house and took photos to document the situation. It's truly baffling how unreasonable they are being.I consistently paid the rent on time and took excellent care of the house while I was there, even installing a new shower. However, I'm currently facing issues retrieving my deposit, as I had to hire a cleaning company to restore the house to its original condition. This has been an ongoing process please be cautious when dealing with Hunters Stevenage!!!"

DAMLA · 6 September 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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I had an exceptional experience working…

I had an exceptional experience working with Julie Decraene throughout my house purchase. From start to finish before passing onto the next agent for the further process of buying my house, her service was nothing short of outstanding. She made what can often be a stressful and complicated process feel smooth, straightforward, and incredibly efficient.

Alia · 16 April 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Total scammers!

Total scammers!! Do NOT recommend at all!! I rented with with them for 4 years, was okay at first then it gotten difficult to get things properly fixed, they left us without a fridge and freezer for over a year so I had to buy my own! They send out the same repair men that told me over and over again they could t properly fix various things as it needed updating and my landlord was refusing to update (handyman’s words not mine). We had a mice infestation that I had made them aware of but nothing was done and they ended up coming into the house eating through all my kids Easter eggs and our snacks and my sons make a wish documents amongst other important documents!! I had to pay for the infestation to be sorted, I have paperwork that states the things that needed doing to stop them and they didn’t do half of it!! There was insufficient loft insulation, single glazed windows and no wall insulation so it was beyond freezing unless I had the heating on constantly. They didn’t carpet or decorate in god knows how long!! I paid £2800 deposit to stay in this house!! They then said as I was pregnant there would be too many people living in the property so I said okay can I please have a rent statement to get onto the council and was told by corena she would email this to me but this went on for about 6 months and she then sends me an eviction notice instead so I said okay can I have the rent statement she still refused! A year later I get the rent statement.. then another eviction notice. Their reason was my landlords granddaughter had cancer and needed to sell up to pay for treatment (she knew one of my sons was a cancer survivor and she also knew my youngest son is fighting a brain tumour!) she used my personal circumstances as a tool against me. I tried so hard to move out quickly but eventually got a property with the council.She caused 2 years of horrifying mental breakdowns, I have adhd and so you can imagine the impact it had! She never done and entrance or exit inventory with me, she next done entrance or exit key handover so the crook covered her bases.!! This wasn’t her first rodeo!!I have been informed by neighbours of repairs etc carried out since I left the property and also about the new tennants living there so they never sold the property.Social services are trying to help get my deposit back, the so called deposit guarantee scheme said there was nothing they could do as it was never with them!! So I had a look on company’s house at them… I suggest if your considering renting from hunters you look on companies house at them too!! They are a bunch of scammers and they keep getting away with it!!They have now left us with absolutely nothing! I’m a single mum having to furnish and carpet a house with next to no money struggling to decide if my kids need a bed or food, carpets or gas, curtains or electric!! I was told a survey of dilapidation was being done and that turned out to not be true!! I have asked numerous times about my deposit and she doesn’t reply to nothing! She ignores everything. She has stolen £2800 from me and my children. I have 2 autistic children and 1 is a cancer survivor and 1 has a brain tumour I have a lot of worries already with them without this worry about loosing so much money that was needed to benefit my children. British Gas had to swap the meter as per the request from the ombudsmen and corena Harris told me I’d better put them back I have this and more in messages!! I said I can’t as that is breaking the law and she wasn’t happy at all.. the old meters didn’t work!! I can only hope people do not make the same mistake as myself and put their trust in these despicable people!! Have a look on companies house before considering renting from them!!£2800 is a lot of money for a single mum with 6 children and 3 of which are very poorly and one is fighting a brain tumour you ask yourself what kind of person does that!!

Emma-Louise · 7 July 2023

★★★★★ 4/5

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I recently bought my first house through Hunters York. The office staff I worked with (Aaron and Jessica) were fantastic and they helped facilitate a quick sale (first viewed the property on 23rd March 2024, completed on 24th May 2024). The agents who conducted the viewings were less helpful. I did two viewings (one before making an offer and one after receiving a building survey report) and saw a different agent each time. On both occasions, it was their first time seeing the property and they weren't able to answer any of my questions. Perhaps this is standard practice in the industry, but I found it unprofessional.

Bailey · 14 June 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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5 stars all round for Hunters! Everyone who I have had contact with have worked so hard for me and they got me a great result! I would highly recommend them. They really do care, and will absolutely go the extra mile and then some, to get the right mortgage, the right tenant and the right guidance and advice when you need it. Special mention for the excellent Lewis Newbould who got me a deal when absolutely no-one else could, and got me out of a really tight spot with his dedication and professionalism, and to the Lettings team, who all created a real buzz around my property and made sure it was let to the right people as quickly as possible. Absolutely brilliant! Thank goodness for Hunters - they are fantastic!

Anna · 14 June 2024

★★★★★ 4/5

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We have been dealing with Hunters Lettings in York for many years now. The Property Portal and maintenance Fixflow systems that have recently been introduced make the communication between Hunters, landlords and tenants much easier and more visible, with automated reminders. There have been a few teething problems, as with any new system, but Naomi Fielding has been particularly helpful.PositiveResponsiveness, Professionalism, Value

Caroline · 12 November 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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I have just bought a house where the…

I have just bought a house where the seller's estate agent was Hunters. two items to note : 1. their pestering me to prove I had the funds via endless email demands, then when my solicitor raised one issue, total ignorance for 2 weeks. Not good. 2. I feel for the seller in that they totally missed off the presence of a very long private tree-lined driveway, and a full size totally convertable loft.

Robert · 2 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Dominika was extremely friendly and helpful. Viewing to moving in took just 10 days even with a referencing issue on my side. Very happy and would recommend letting from Hunters. Flat is great.

James · 15 April 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Hunters Baldock as letting agents…

Hunters Baldock were the letting agents for a recent rental. I found them rude and difficult to the point of enjoying the power they had over me as a nervous tenant in an expensive and competitive market. They piled on the reasons why I might not get my deposit back (which they still have not returned) were useless with actual sums and dates and generally unpleasant.

Jane · 21 March 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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I phoned up a interest in a property…

I phoned up a interest in a property and got a private mobile number saying she worked for hunters, the next 2 days I bombarded with calls and 2 booked appointments. I politely asked to be left alone then a call literally 20 mins later and again the next day to see if I was attending a meeting with her and her husband on a Sunday. What is going on here if anyone can shed any light on this , I was so stressed out I blocked her. I wouldn't go to these if they were last estate agents left. Garbage

Darren · 25 July 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Leaving flats on zoopla that have been…

Leaving flats on zoopla that have been unavailable for ages- really really annoying i hate you- sad that I can't harm your ratings more but you already have a terrible score

Alice · 1 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I had the pleasure of speaking to Jenna about the purchase of a Hunters Property! She was incredibly well organised, answered all my pre off questions really quickly and overall made the process really easy! Thank you Jenna!

Charlie · 17 December 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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I would strongly advise others to think…

I would strongly advise others to think twice before renting through this estate agent. When we signed our tenancy agreement, the property was advertised and agreed with included parking, which was a key factor in our decision to rent the flat.

Ella · 15 June 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Dominika was so patient and helpful with the move in process. when I ran into problems she went above and beyond to offer solutions. Hunters has made the entire process from booking a viewing to moving in so convenient.

Amirah · 12 November 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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All staff we have been in contact, with regarding renting a property in York, have been very professional, helpful and informative throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend renting through this company.

Rachelle · 10 December 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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We currently have our house on the…

We currently have our house on the market in York .We visited hunters on Saturday and received excellent service from the sales associate in hunters.We discussed our current position and She was able to support and guide us in terms of how the Current Market is performing ,she gave us valuable advice going forward.The service We received was very professional,helpful,not pushy and genuine. We came away feeling that she had listened to what our ultimate dream location would be for our family .I think the sales associate name was Jan .We will definitely be in touch .Many thanks for your time .

Kerry · 5 March 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Do not use for rentals

Do not use for rentals. There is a cost of living crisis of which this company is taking advantage of it with overvalued properties and fees. I paid a holding fee which equates to one weeks rent whilst going through necessary checks. I was truthful that I had a little adverse credit from over 5 years ago but I had an amazing reference from my current landlord of 10 years (of which they knew him as he uses them for some of his properties) plus a steady job. It was taking this agent over a week to get back to me about anything, never returned calls and I was growing concerned. Unbeknown to me, if you also don’t earn three times the rent of the property, you will also fail their checks as they will deem you unable to afford payments. I tried arguing that I could afford it because even after rent, I still had over £1k left and it’s a little unfair to set such judgments on people. They even agreed that they knew I could afford it but it wasn’t up to them but down to their policies etc. I couldn’t get a guarantor which prompted them to say didn’t I have a partner who could move in to bump up the financial figures or guarantor me. Therefore I ended up losing my ‘holding fee’ which is a considerate sum and if this company does this to 10 people a week, they are making a packet for nothing. What gives them The right to put people over a barrel like this?!!! It’s extortion!!! Especially with the current climate and people needing homes and struggling with increasing prices of food, gas and electric. A house is a necessity, people need to live and be safe but this agent seems to be very discriminatory and setting unrealistic benchmarks.

Liz · 13 January 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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I would never ever used this Company…

I would never ever used this Company again. They failed to tell my tennent I was selling up, because of mortgage increases, I even even emailed them. Heard nothing so I assumed they had told the tennent. Two months later when I thought I'd have my property back, they told me they hadn't told the tennent. Also the tennent flooded my bathroom and cost me £2000 to fix!

Stephen · 28 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

We are currently renting a property through hunters. Dominika has been amazing and so helpful in answering all my questions ! Great service !

Ellie · 8 September 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Hunters were extremely helpful and communicative with the purchase of our property. As first time buyers we were unsure of processes and what to expect, Katherine kept us well informed throughout. Would recommend.

Grace · 16 January 2024

★★★★★ 5/5

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I've recently sold an apartment in York using Hunters, they were fantastic the whole way through. They had multiple viewings arranged straight away and sold the appartment within a week (with it being up with another estate agent for 5 months prior to this with apparently no interest!). It was a complicated sale due to the lease for the building but Will and Molly kept in touch the whole way through and we're so responsive to all of my queries. I felt like I was in great hands and they really knew what they doing. I would definately recommend Hunters York to anyone and I would use them again for any sale or purchase in the future. Thank you Martin, Will and Molly!

Liz · 12 November 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Professional Friendly service

Having sold several properties in the past, the service I have received from Emma Bell in Annan Dumfries and Galloway has been exceptional. With her 20 years experience in marketing properties, I found her advice and professionalism second to none.Very friendly, fully informed and as passionate as I am about my property.Her examples of similar properties was really helpful.

Customer · 8 May 2024