Savills York reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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Pretty much useless

I've had two experiences with WHB - neither very successful. The first time after I went with a different agent I had a phone call from an irate WHB agent berating me for having the nerve to go with somebody else. It was through gritted teeth I went with them a second time a few years later but there were reasons behind it. However despite using a different branch they turned out to be pretty much useless at doing the one thing they are supposed to be good at; i.e. selling a house. Inept, uninterested, poor service, a smattering of viewings over 3 months after being told 'supply can't keep up with demand' and all the usual spiel. Cancelled the contract before the 20 weeks was up and so glad to be free from this shoddy outfit. Avoid at all costs.

PHIL · 31 March 2022

★★★★★ 5/5

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Great Team at Spalding Branch

I spotted a property that was for sale by modern auction, a viewing was arranged with a second following swiftly. We were planning to rent our existing property and Dan came out to have a look, give us a valuation of the house and possible letting value. David Bourner the branch mortgage adviser that we have used now for the third time was able to go through our details and work out our affordability. We did come across some issues as the property we were purchasing was next to a commercial car sales garage and the first two lenders didn't want to take the risk. With the Auction reservation fee already paid it was nail biting times. But David prevailed and got us the mortgage we needed, he even putting up with my incessant emails and calls all with good grace. I have been very happy with the service provided during our purchase and am happy to say we are all moved in and loving it.

Mrs · 24 March 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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Terrible at the cross gates Leeds…

Terrible at the cross gates Leeds branch, never answer the phone nor do they respond to voice messages or emails.Cost me months of wasted time & I basically missed the boat on selling my house at the right time.They got various descriptions of the house wrong not only once but twice, I had no option but to cancel as just too many RED FLAGS for me.

Lisa · 9 August 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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The team at York have been brilliant. Keeping us informed every step of the way. Excellent communication and helping to push things between solicitors when needed. Couldn't recommend them highly enough.

Mark · 17 April 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Stay away from this estate agents

As a person looking to rent please stay far away. They don't repair properly managed by them or even have the landlord repair, instead they will find a way to hold your deposit when you move out. Joining hands with landlords chasing tenants.

Alfred · 3 November 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Unethical and Incompetent

Worse estate agent I have ever had dealings with, and it seems I’m not the only one. Unethical, and incompetent to the point that I now avoid houses marketed by them on Rightmove.During our time house hunting on this occasion we’ve also come across many vendors who had had tried them and had to switch.Would actively avoid for both buying and selling unless you enjoy being gazumped and ignored. Or have a soft spot for moving goal posts.If however lies and reneged deals are your bag - these are the guys for you.

Dave · 3 March 2022

★★★★★ 4/5

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Thank you Ethan for your professionalism

Ethan was very professional and rectified some issues during finding a tenant for me. I would highly recommend Ethan at WHB.

Mel · 26 April 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Amazing experience

My encounter with the lettings team right from the viewing process till signing of contract was amazing. Highly professional and time conscious. Also responds to queries and enquiries promptly.Made my house move easy as they provided me with information I needed to know and keeps updating me on the things I need to do as soon as I moved in.Welldone team Loughborough!

Rasheedah · 1 November 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Amy was so helpful

Amy was so helpful! She was very professional and ensured I found the right place and moved in smoothly.

Haley · 20 June 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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Do not go anywhere near this estate…

Not even worth one star. They should call themselves Pinnochios because all they do is lie. Do not go anywhere near this estate agents. Wakefield branch. Absolutely diabolical service. Lie after lie! Me and my partner have been waiting ages and ages to hear about a flat we had put an offer in for. The flat is in a georgian building and comprises of four flats,we were told that it was going to take another six months for things to be sorted out this was last year 2021. We moved out of our house just before Christmas very stressful. Moved into rented,we have just found out that the flat we had been waiting for has now been bought up by a different company. At no point has william h brown been in touch to let us know. Nothing. Disgusting service. Taking it further!

Angela · 24 January 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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1st time buyer, hung up on me!

I'm a first time buyer and had no idea about placing mortgages with a bank first. I rang to enquire about one of their homes. That I have enough for a deposit on, and told them I'm not sure about the process. As soon as I said I don't about the process and asked for more information since I am considering one of their homes in future, they hung up. And didn't pick up my next call when i rang back. They blocked my number. I guess they're not okay with giving out advice on buying one of their own homes

Emmanuella · 14 January 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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The worst estate agents I have come…

The worst estate agents I have come across. I was simutaneously buying and selling. I recieved quotes for a valuation, which had been cancelled 4 times. Head office book it in, and the branch staff cancel. They gave me a figure over the phone and said they won't take it on - because of XYZ reason (not enough money in it for them)After this i complained, and thought I would neevr buy with them, although most people go to these Del boys, do NOT purchase your most important purchase with these absolute crafty lot. They are unprofessional, agree to numerous people that they mix you up in emails, and in the end gazump you. They play you off one another, and mostly dishonest. We were so disheartened, in the end we went with any other agent BUT them and found agents who treated us as valued buyers and sellers.Whats more is, if you don't go with their recommended broker Ashley then forget it!!! Not a chance, they just literally tick you off.Honestly save your money from these crooks!!

Farhana · 7 January 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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If I could give zero stars I would

If I could give zero stars I would. 1 star they dont even deserve.

Char · 8 October 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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The absolute worst !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The absolute worst !!!!!!!!!!!!!!They said we needed a guarantor or to pay 6 months rent upfront despite the fact we make 100k a year between us and rent was £750 a month! They then declined our guarantor who makes 10k a month so we paid the 6 months upfront. Then when we received the keys I noticed they hadn’t done the disgusting bathroom I was promised was being done during the viewing!!!!!! We could not live with the bathroom in the state that it was (honestly vile!!!!) so they’ve said we can have early release however are liable for the rent until they have new tenants … which they do however absolutely no rush to give our money back while I had 2 weeks to find somewhere else !!!!! Oh and how funny our new estate agents never even considered us needed a guarantor . I’ve also been calling to find out about our £5,400 and 6 days in a row they promised me a call back and I never got one. Honestly the absolute pits!!!!!!!!! Almost left me homeless before Xmas and are keeping our money they never should of had. Vile company.

Ana · 17 December 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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This company is a big joke

This company is a big joke. Each occasion there is a fault in the property I'm renting it takes minimum 6 to 12 weeks for some one to come out to check it. then another few weeks for it to be repaired. Their customer service is such a shame and you get cut off the phone each time you want to speak to someone. I haven't had a proper shower in months due to the fault in the bathroom, each time i call i was apologised to and told someone will ring me back. I've informed them i'll be using a local electrican to fix this and will deduct the charge from the rent plus inconveinence. You may want to look elsewhere before renting from this organisation

Frank · 3 December 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Over value properties, avoid

Over value properties, they promise feedback, so far we have had none.The one viewing they did manage to book turned out to be a neighbour, really awkward as the agent didn’t turn up and we were having that awkward meet the nosey neighbour on your doorstep situation

Isobelle · 3 August 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Stowmarket branch Suffolk

Stowmarket branch SuffolkBeware total rubbish trying to sell our house viewers complained how hard it was to get a appointment to view ?? No feedback from genuinely nice people who viewed who said they would ?? Agent just could not care !! Even when we chased them up to find out what the viewer thought but got same answer every time that the viewer “ did not answer there phone “ We finally removed from sale but they keep your house on the market for 28 days there policy? wasting people’s time and attracting now unwanted people snooping around looking through windows with a torch and posting hand written letters through our door at night trying to get us to contact them by email !! Very dodgy !! Totally wrong policy , asked several time to have it taken off from the internet they just don’t care !! Total wast of time

Scott · 16 November 2021

★★★★★ 2/5

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Barking Branch need customer service lessons

dealt with staff there for a property i had to sell.

Alan · 28 October 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Chrystal peaks sheffield branch

Chrystal peaks sheffield branch : Turn up late for viewings . Very ignorant staff with zero communication skills on the phone especially when purchasing and submitting offers , thats if they even answer the phone . Don't expect a call back either . Pretty sure they have a buyer for certain propertys before it even goes on the market as i am finding with one or two other estate agents. Avoid these amateurs with their traffic warden attitudes at all costs

D · 10 November 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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The Chesterfield branch is an awful…

The Chesterfield branch is an awful branch to deal with. They never returned phone calls which is really the basics of dealing with a customer. Their knowledge of what was going on with rental property was non existent and I was consistently getting mixed messages from them when I did eventually get hold of them. In one example, after being told I would be contacted back on numerous occasions, the estate agent I was dealing with went on leave. I finally got hold of her colleague who then said she would get back to me regarding the information I requested. We are a few weeks down the line and I have yet to get a call back. Really bad service!!!

Nicky · 31 October 2021

★★★★★ 5/5

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I have dealt with Savills York during the last few weeks with the purchase of my new house. Jennifer and Emily have been a real pleasure to work with, they are both highly personable and reliable and always follow through on commitments. I can honestly say that if I hadn't known differently I would have thought they were partners in their own business based on their professionalism, efficiency and excellent communication skills.

Nick · 10 November 2022

★★★★★ 1/5

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Do yourself a favour and make another choice

The person who valued the house and did the sales pitch was nice- shocking. Thereafter it was a shambles. My calls were actively avoided, I know that because when I rang from different numbers they picked up instantly. They arranged viewings for times and didn’t confirm with me. They did this on multiple occasions and when I raised it they couldn’t care less. They refused to do any viewings themselves, knowing that I suffered from a chronic pain injury and insisted in organising 6 back to back viewings even though I asked them not to. I was desperate to get out of the house and they capitalised on that. 2 buyers pulled out and it took months to sell. We would have lost our new house if it weren’t for help from parents- we were lucky in that. Their communication was awful and their customer care was zilch. 4 months after completing I was called and emailed about the new owner claiming that the gas and electricity company (they couldn’t be specific on which) was claiming they had threatened legal action for bills I hadn’t paid. They did that without any evidence and when I asked for some they said they didn’t have it. They didn’t respond when I asked for an explanation. I provided evidence my account was closed and asked them to let me know what was happening as it was fairly important and they didn’t reply to my emails. It’s been over a week and they’ve not responded to calls or emails- which I shouldn’t be surprised about. The only time they responded quickly was to tell me I owed someone money. I resent giving the company my time, attention or money for the sale. Avoid the Castleford branch. They don’t care about you or your property, nor do the rest of the company. No business should be run like that.

Alice · 9 October 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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Never in a million years would I rent a…

Never in a million years would I rent a property off of these so called estate agents.. my friend was in the process of going to rent a property from them, signed all the paper work, took the money, now they are saying he can't have the property, ignoring all his calls, email and texts.. what an absolute joke of a business you are, you have left my mate homeless with no where to go as he let his other property go thinking he was all set to move in with these, he paid for van hire and everything!!!! You should be ashamed of yourselves.. SCAMMERS

Donna · 5 October 2021

★★★★★ 1/5

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You will be able to buy a property from…

You will be able to buy a property from them only if you use their mortgage advisor. Very unpleasant experience. We viewed the property and then multiple estate agents harrased into talking with their mortgage advisor even if we already said that it has been sorted out and we do not need one but at the end I agreed to have a chat. I did say to their mortgage advisor that we are all covered and I have been told directly that if I do not choose their financial services they will not put our name on a board to be considered as a potential buyers. We even gave an offer but it wasn't good enough. Avoid this agency.

Gintare · 1 October 2021