After signing the contract, contact with the lady from the agency is over, she does not respond to e-mails and text messages.
I'm actually at a loss as to how this estate agent has such a high rating on Google Reviews (must be fake). In my experience, they have been uncaring and unprofessional. There were several issues with my property before I moved in (damp stained carpet and damp bathroom wall), which I was told would be fixed before I moved in. The bathroom wall was sorted 6 months after I moved in, after I consistently contacted them about it, and the carpet stain was still there when I moved out (14 months later). The house itself was of very poor quality (very cold and damp), but at the time, I needed a quick move and the rent was cheap enough so that was expected I guess. I do have to say I was thankful to Sally for returning my deposit (although I did have to make a couple of phonecalls chasing this after several emails went unanswered). Amazingly [sarcasm], a few days after my deposit was returned, I received a lovely [more sarcasm] email from the estate agents informing me that I was in arrears and owed them money, including a late rent charge. I received this on the 13th May having paid my full months rent on the 18th April, despite moving out on the 4th April. (They requested a 30 days notice period so I didn't mind paying the April-May rent). I replied immediately explaining that I couldn't be in arrears as I had moved out and paid my rent up until the 17th May and had even walked in them performing a viewing on the property before I'd even officially moved out when I popped round to pick up the last of my belongings. 5 days later, I've had no reply - very professional. Anyway, apologies for the essay, but after a bit of research, this estate agent has a terrible reputation and I can only assume all the good reviews on Google are fake and I would urge people to stay away.
After signing the contract, contact with the agency lady ended, she does not respond to e-mails and text messages.
Quick enough to get your deposit and admin fees etc still waiting for deposit back after 6 weeks !!!!
very bad ....
Hi Miss Silverton.. I'm sorry you feel that your experience with us only warrants a 1 start review. We tried our best to find a buyer for your father's property. We find ourselves in a difficult situation when we have to pass on feedback that you don't agree with and find upsetting. We wish you well with your new agent.
Awful! Viewed a property and was advised of work that would be done before I moved in. I moved in and it was even worse! Filthy! Really poor communication,feel like I have to pester the company when they should be keeping me informed. In a block of flats I didnt get told where the bins went out,electricity box was or anything. Given one key had to pay £30 for a spare! Full of mould and damp all my stuff getting ruined had to by my own dehumidifier which is filling 6 times a day! Would not reccomend and wont be using when looking to buy next year. 1 star rating is probably too much!
49 Market Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1PS, North West, UK, BB3
Ainsworth Lord Estates is a family run estate and letting agents. based in Darwen and Blackburn. Owners Paul and Deborah Ainsworth Lord live locally as do all members of their long serving and experienced team. We are proud to service the property needs of the people of Darwen, Blackburn, East Lancashire and beyond. Our aim is to make your property experience as stress free as possible. With our exceptional local knowledge we can help you find your dream home, ideal buyer or trusted tenant. The range of property management, conveyancing, mortgage and alternative sale options that we offer enables us to service your property requirements quickly, expertly and all from our Darwen and Blackburn Offices.
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