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Martin & Co Derby

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1.00 /5

Very Unprofessional. We saw a flat and totally loved it! I called right away before we left the flat to let know that we are interested and want to make an application. They said they going to call me the same day. Nobody called. The next day my boyfriend called and paid the application fee. After three hours suddenly they called and said that somebody already took the flat. How possible? Very poor communication and we felt very disappointed as we thought that everything was going as we expected. Would not recommend this letting agency and definitely will not pay any attention to their lettings anymore.

Reply from agent

Hello Natalia. Could you please call me to discuss the problem you feel you experienced. I would like to investigate this further .Contact the office on 01332 650068 and ask to speak to Siân. 2.8.17 Hello Natalia. I have not heard from you, so have investigated your application. Two applications were taken on the same day, by different staff, for the property you were hoping to rent. Both applications were presented to the landlord, and unfortunately your application was not successful. You were emailed on the same day to advise you of this and your application fee was refunded straight away. If we can help you in finding an alternative property please contact us, we would be more than happy to help.

1.00 /5

DIscrimination. First thing they are going to tell you is that they are not accepting housing benefit. Why is that? what are they scared of? the money is paid by the council, so what right do they have to refuse HB. Useless. Not even worth of the 1 star.

Reply from agent

Martin&Co works directly with Housing Options and Derby Homes. We accept tenants who claim housing benefit or universal credit providing tenants are in receipt of sufficient benefit to afford the rent on certain properties. If you are claiming and wish to be considered please contact Housing Options or Derby Homes first.

1.00 /5

One staff in the office let me waited for long time because they have to keep calling and ignored the guest. Then she told me she closed the phone calling, and talked with me very rude and just told me she would email me and did not answer any questions I asked to her. Without any respect to their costumers!! What a bad service she gave to me! Bad attitude, slowly workings even though I paid for them.

1.00 /5
08.05.2019

Incapable of any form of communication

1.00 /5

One of the worst state agents I have ever dealt with...absolute scum, they friendly and nice till you sign the contract...after that you will regret every single day you have dealt with them.

Reply from agent

We have no record of Ali Turkmani either making an application or moving in to a property managed by Martin&Co Derby. If you have applied to rent a property under another name please contact Sian Turner directly on 01332 650068 to discuss issues you may be experiencing. If not, please remove this review as it does not apply to this agency.

1.00 /5

One of the worst state agents I have ever dealt with...absolute scum, they friendly and nice till you sign the contract...after that you will regret every single day you have dealt with them.

Reply from agent

We have no record of Ali Turkmani either making an application or moving in to a property managed by Martin&Co Derby. If you have applied to rent a property under another name please contact Sian Turner directly on 01332 650068 to discuss issues you may be experiencing. If not, please remove this review as it does not apply to this agency.

1.00 /5
31.07.2018

Absolute disgrace! We phoned to view a house in Allestree that had been on Rightmove for just 12 minutes. We were assured we had first viewing this morning. We have both taken time off work and lost around £100 only for these shysters to cancel our appointment 15 MINUTES before time...as we were pulling up at the property. Apparently someone has done the paperwork without viewing! Luckily I meet a lot of people in my job so will be passing on my thoughts to all.

1.00 /5
Reply from agent

Thank you for taking time to review our services. Please dedicate similar effort in to paying off your rent arrears.

1.00 /5

Do not use this company. I've amended this comment in reference to yours. Actually the lead tenant my ex partner left without notice - nothing to do with me as we had split up in Feb 2015 and I had vacated the property and provided evidence of this to yourselves. All payments were made in full to yourselves when I resided in that property were they not? My issue was that I think another deposit should have been taken from him and mine returned as you allowed him to sublet the property. I showed David evidence of text messages from my ex partner that he had someone else living there which was not part of the tenancy agreement. My deposit was taken for the lead tenants mistakes simply because you knew he wouldn't put another one down although David had a meeting with me and promised to get a deposit from him. The reason this review was giving in 2017 when our last dealing was in 2015 was because I was searching as estate agency in Derby. Saw yours come up and it offered me to write a review so I did!!!

Reply from agent

Hello I have looked into your comments and have to confirm that you and your ex-partner had a joint and severally liable tenancy for the property, which remained in place even though you had moved out. The deposit was correctly protected in both names as joint tenants, as we are required to do under tenancy & deposit regulations. It is a shame that you feel you have to advise readers not to use Martin&Co Derby, however we are licensed and regulated by the Association of Residential Letting Agents and as such operate fully within Lettings Law and Regulations.

1.00 /5

left the property early, paid full re-letting fee even though it was only three months to the end of my contract. only to find out that they have listed the property in the market as available at the date that my actual tenancy runs out rather than "available Immediately", so that they can charge the landlord full re-letting fee in three months. I called them to see why they have done that and they changed the dates immediately to "available now" and outright denied such thing has happened.

Reply from agent

Hello Mr Mohseni you chose to vacate the property whilst still in a fixed term tenancy. You have paid a fee for Martin& to re-market the property on your behalf in the hope of finding a tenant to replace you. We have conducted viewings but have not yet received an application. I understand your difficulty, however you are in contract and are required to pay the rent until the contract ceases, or until we can find another tenant. We continue to actively market the property's availability, however you will need to continue to pay your rent to avoid court action. Your current rent remains outstanding. If you wish to discuss this in person we are happy to do so. Please contact our office for an appointment on 01332 650068.

Contact details
Sales Phone:

01332 650068

Sales Email:

derby@martinco.com

Lettings Phone:

01332 650068

Lettings Email:

derby@martinco.com

Opening hours
Monday-Friday: 09:30 - 17:30 Saturday: 12:30 - 01:30
Address

15 St James Street, Derby, DE1 1RF, UK, DE1

We are proud to serve the communities of Derby and the surrounding areas - providing expert advice and support across the whole of the property market. We are proud that Martin & Co Derby was nominated as one of the top ten East Midlands letting agents and estate agents, by leading the ESTAs industry awards for two years running. Conveniently located on St James Street and in the heart the Cathedral Quarter, Martin & Co Derby is only minutes away from the M1, allowing easy access to both the north and south of the UK. The dedicated team at Martin & Co Derby is able to advise on all areas of sales, lettings and property management and together they ensure you receive a truly tailor-made service to suit your individual needs. If you're looking for a home to rent in the area or have a property for sale, please do get in touch with a member of our team who would be delighted to help. For all property enquiries or to arrange a valuation please call Martin & Co Derby on 01332 650068

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