I give them 5 stars one year ago as the letting department offered us good service to finalise the deal smoothly. But I have to downgrade this to one star after a very disappointing service from property management department. The flat was not professionally cleaned at the time we received it with stains everywhere on the carpets and walls. Moreover, we had some issues we reported as soon as we moved in such as reluctant curtains that are stuck and not moving smoothly, a broken shower panel, scratches on cooking hub, toilets flusher that keep leaking some water and needs to be tightened from time to time. The handyman (Raj) that they sent told us that most of those faults are wear and tear and can't be fixed as the only way is just to replace the whole system. We didn't make a big fuss out of it. But the problem that all of those faults are now shown in the-end-of-tenancy report or inventory as faults that we are responsible for and we have to pay for to be fixed. When I contacted Simran (the property manager) , she mentioned that Thier data base shows that all of those faults have been fixed and they have the invoice showing the cost of fixing. I told her that it can't be a pure coincidence that those faults are exactly the same ones I reported at the beginning of tenancy. Second, It was obvious that the guy who has done the end of tenancy inventory is not bothered to check as he reported a lot of the flat contents as MISSING ITEMS only because they are in a different place (e.g. in kitchen cupboards instead of being on the kitchen table... Etc) Finally they wanted to charge us a hefty amount of money to professionally clean the flat while the flat was not professionally cleaned before we moved. Thier quotes for everything is twice or 3 times more expensive than average prices. (For example they charge £10 for removing a tape from the back of the door, a tape we forgot to remove and it can just removed in second) Unfortunately, we are heading to a dispute on DPS deposit service. For those who are renting through Martin and Co. Harbourne, please be fully aware and show attention to every detail at the time you move in , keep evidence, don't try to be nice tenant who doesn't make a big fuss of every detail as you might end up being penalized and taking the responsibility for it. Otherwise, your deposit will vanish by Thier unfair and hefty charges.
143 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9NP, UK, B17
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http://www.harborne.martinco.comWe specialise in property sales and residential lettings across Harborne, Edgbaston and the surrounding areas - providing specialist advice, and support across all areas of the property market. Deepa Sohal is Managing Director at Martin & Co Harborne and along with her dedicated team, is passionate about supporting local people find their perfect house to buy or rent. Harborne is an upmarket area, with many pubs, bars and restaurants. It benefits from good transport links, and Birmingham City Centre is just five miles away which offers world class shopping and excellent employment opportunities. There is a wide range of property types available to suit every individual need in and around Harborne from studio flats to six bedroomed detached houses. Whether you are looking to buy, sell or invest in a property in or around Harborne or you would like a free valuation, please do get in touch.
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