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Martin & Co Abingdon & Didcot

A selection of reviews/testimonials by highest rating
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4.00 /5
Reply from agent

Thank you for your great feedback, we get so many fantastic emails, calls & letters to our business expressing how impressed people are with our team. We really appreciate you taking the time with this & hope that our other clients can see what a great job we do. Kind wishes, Sharon Self - Director

3.00 /5

At the beginning of my tenancy, the agency seemed very professional and attentive, but unfortunately, my experience changed towards the end. It became clear that they were more focused on representing the landlord’s interests. If you are a landlord, I’m sure they will do a great job for you. However, as a tenant, I cannot say I had the best experience. My advice to future tenants is to document everything. After every phone call or interaction, follow up with an email summarizing the conversation. Trust me, you’ll need that paper trail.

3.00 /5

Securing the tenancy was a breeze, Liza did a great job showing me the property and sorting everything out. Communication throughout the year was also good. However, the check-out process wasn't so great. The inventory used for my tenancy used old photos and so did not match the condition of the flat as I received it. I made comments, but missed items, so was charged for the previous tenant's damage. Just a "beware", be present at the check-in if possible, or request a redo if the photos don't match the property.

3.00 /5
Reply from agent

Thank you for your excellent feedback, we get so many fantastic emails, calls & letters to our business expressing how impressed people are with our team. We really appreciate you taking the time with this & hope that our other prospective clients can see what a great job we do. Kind wishes, Sharon Self - Director

2.00 /5
Reply from agent

It would have been useful if yu could have left a reason for your 2 start review so that I could address any issues within the business. I have done a search on your name, but you do not appear to be a customer of ours, so not sure if you have the right business?

2.00 /5

For Landlords I am sure they are great. If you are a tenant, they are the poster child of letting agents. My advice is document, document, document and document properly. After every phone call, write up an email to them, you'll need it. Don't waive anything in the inventory. Assume, that they will use anything you say, or don't object to, against you. In my case they used about 3 year old pictures in the inventory document and because I had an agreement with the previous tenants that they keep some furniture there, I waived it as a convenience. A year later, when I was moving out, they were not even open for discussion "you signed the inventory, that was the state". It went to DPS arbitrage for deposit. Their claim was ~640 pounds, thanks to videos and other evidence the end amount was ~130 pounds. One maintenance issue required the contractor to come 3 times. After a leaking boiler was reporter, the contractor says it was a goner because of rust (I was on my way out, so I did not care anymore). I got a message from the next tenant about 3 months later, if I knew anything about the boiler, as they did not have hot water for a week. Martin&Co says, that hot water is not an urgent matter....in November. I am sure they will object to this review, if interested, I can share the DPS resolution and entire email conversations. 2 stars. because they eventually resolve issues eventually, so it is not "the worst company ever".NegativeResponsiveness, Quality

Reply from agent

I'm sorry you felt this way, all our staff work so tirelessly to achieve a good outcome for all our clients regardless who they are. We are told by our landlord how they wish to proceed with inventories and in your case due to the furniture situation it was agreed to use the last inventory as it does give you 4 days to add your own comments & photos where you don't agree with the content and apart from the furniture there was no material change to the property. All meter readings were updated to reflect them as you moved in too. Unfortunately, in this instance you were not a model tenant which led to a dispute over the condition of the property at the end of your tenancy. We have many great tenants who do leave their property in good order & work with us where there are any changes, This makes everyone happy at the end of the tenancy.

2.00 /5

For Landlords I am sure they are great. If you are a tenant, they are the poster child of letting agents. My advice is document, document, document and document properly. After every phone call, write up an email to them, you'll need it. Don't waive anything in the inventory. Assume, that they will use anything you say, or don't object to, against you. In my case they used about 3 year old pictures in the inventory document and because I had an agreement with the previous tenants that they keep some furniture there, I waived it as a convenience. A year later, when I was moving out, they were not even open for discussion "you signed the inventory, that was the state". It went to DPS arbitrage for deposit. Their claim was ~640 pounds, thanks to videos and other evidence the end amount was ~130 pounds. One maintenance issue required the contractor to come 3 times. After a leaking boiler was reporter, the contractor says it was a goner because of rust (I was on my way out, so I did not care anymore). I got a message from the next tenant about 3 months later, if I knew anything about the boiler, as they did not have hot water for a week. Martin&Co says, that hot water is not an urgent matter....in November. I am sure they will object to this review, if interested, I can share the DPS resolution and entire email conversations. 2 stars. because they eventually resolve issues eventually, so it is not "the worst company ever".

Reply from agent

I'm sorry you felt this way, all our staff work so tirelessly to achieve a good outcome for all our clients regardless who they are. We are told by our landlord how they wish to proceed with inventories and in your case due to the furniture situation it was agreed to use the last inventory as it does give you 4 days to add your own comments & photos where you don't agree with the content and apart from the furniture there was no material change to the property. All meter readings were updated to reflect them as you moved in too. Unfortunately, in this instance you were not a model tenant which led to a dispute over the condition of the property at the end of your tenancy. We have many great tenants who do leave their property in good order & work with us where there are any changes, This makes everyone happy at the end of the tenancy.

2.00 /5
Reply from agent

Hi, I would like to get in touch to help & understand what happened, as you have not left us any written feedback. I have searched our database & I'm afraid I cant link you to any of our properties. If you would like to call me to discuss, please feel free to do so. Kind wishes, Sharon Self - Director

2.00 /5
Reply from agent

Hi, I would like to get in touch to help & understand what happened, as you have not left us any written feedback. I have searched our database & I'm afraid I cant link you to any of our properties. If you would like to call me to discuss, please feel free to do so. Kind wishes, Sharon Self - Director

2.00 /5

Hi, I would like to get in touch to help & understand what happened, as you have not left us any written feedback. I have searched our database & I'm afraid I cant link you to any of our properties. If you would like to call me to discuss, please feel free to do so. Kind wishes, Sharon Self - Director

Contact details
Sales Phone:

01235 524300

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Address

8-10 West St Helen Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5BL, South East, UK, OX14

About

We specialise in providing advice and guidance across all areas of the property market, covering the areas of Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford and Wantage. Managing Director of Martin & Co Abingdon Sharon Self has over 12 years experience within the property industry, and Sharon is both NFOPP (National Federation of Property Professionals) qualified and a member of ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents). Along with her enthusiastic and knowledgeable team she offers expert advice on selling, buying or letting your home. Martin & Co Abingdon is located in the centre of town, just off the main high street and our team offer a truly personalised service, providing expert support and guidance to customers no matter what their property needs are. Whether you have a property to sell or you are looking for a house to rent in or around Abingdon or you would like a valuation, please do get in touch with a member of the team. For all property enquiries please call Martin & Co Abingdon on 01235 524300

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