I would like to share my recent experience with Goodfellows, Morden branch. I cannot commend Augstein enough for his outstanding professionalism and courteous conduct during property viewings with my mother. He displayed remarkable etiquette, patience, and knowledge, making the process seamless and reassuring. My mother, who has been viewing properties on my behalf, has often remarked on how rare it is to meet an estate agent with such a high level of respect and professionalism. Our experience with the Senior Lettings Manager, Sharmilla, was deeply disappointing Despite offering a strong application for a rental property — including a guarantor who fully met all income requirements and a willingness to pay 12 months' rent upfront — my application was dismissed due to a perceived lack of on-paper income to cover the rent. I’d like to add for context I’m currently privately renting, paying £1900. Being dismissed by the branch manager is entirely unfounded given the financial backing provided. It was shocking to witness a senior manager fail to understand or acknowledge the legitimacy of such an arrangement, which aligns with standard lettings procedures. The purpose of a guarantor and upfront rent payments is to secure the financial obligations of a tenancy. Sharmilla’s outright dismissal raises serious concerns about her understanding of the legal framework, policies, and ethical responsibilities involved in lettings. The situation left us feeling frustrated and undermined. A senior manager in such a role has a duty to offer informed and reasonable service, yet the approach we experienced reflected poor understanding, a lack of empathy, and a failure to adhere to basic industry practices. If senior management operates at this level of incompetence, how can clients have any trust in the wider agency? While I am grateful for the exceptional service provided by Augstein and the rest of the team, the unprofessional conduct and mishandling by the Senior Lettings Manager were overwhelming and detrimental to our overall experience. I strongly urge Goodfellows to invest in management training, particularly in legal and procedural knowledge, communication, and client empathy. I hope this feedback is taken seriously, as the actions of senior management reflect directly on the reputation of the agency. Without addressing these issues, it will be difficult to place trust in Goodfellows as a reliable and professional lettings agency.