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Martin & Co Plymouth

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1.00 /5

Not usually one to leave bad reviews, however my experience with this agent has left me very disappointed. I left a rented property 26/01 and only received my deposit back today (22/03) 8 weeks later. Communication from the agents and landlord was terrible. I would only receive updates when I chased on email/phone and no one else was willing to help in the absence of the agent we had. Never once did i get an update without chasing. I received an end of tenancy assessment dated 29/01 which wasn’t sent to me until 22/02. This advised all areas were in good condition and clean. However on 11/03, I was told that the report was wrong and I will be charged for a clean! The new tenants had been in the property for a month by this point! I was given false promise after false promise of when it would be resolved. I was told the following at least 4 times “I’m chasing the landlord, this will be resolved today, I’ll update you later”. This never happened once. I received my deposit back on the day that I would’ve been able to file a complaint via ombudsman which seems a funny coincidence. I will definitely avoid using the services of agency in future.

Reply from agent

Dear Matt, I know that you have spoken at length about this with our Head of Property Management Mark Evered. We agree with you. On this occasion we didn't communicate in as effective or timely a manner as we should have done. We're really disappointed by this and have apologised as such. There are a couple of issues that we couldn't have changed - not least the decision by the landlord to amend his initial claim to include the costs for cleaning. We were also dependent upon the landlord agreeing to release funds to you and couldn't make this decision unilaterally. All in all, a very frustrating episode and one where we could and should have done better. I am glad that you received your deposit return in full but equally acknowledge the delay in this being approved by the landlord and our poor communication. We wish you the very best with your new tenancy. Kind regards, Chris Chris Whitaker Managing Director

Contact details
Sales Phone:

01752 255 255

Sales Email:

plymouth@martinco.com

Lettings Phone:

01752 255 255

Lettings Email:

plymouth@martinco.com

Opening hours
Monday-Friday: 09:00 - 18:00 Saturday: 09:00 - 14:00
Address

27 Mutley Plain, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6JG, PL4

About

Here at Martin & Co Plymouth we provide Sales, Lettings and Investments. We offer the advantages of being an independent, family run business, whilst being part of the big national Martin & Co franchise and all the support it brings. Directors, Chris and Merolyn, have been landlords themselves for many years and look to be the agents they have always aspired to find themselves - reliable, efficient and trustworthy. With competitive rates, great customer service and real integrity, we like to think we're not just your average agent.

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Email / E-shot
Floor Plan
For Sale / To Let Board
Newspaper / Magazine
360 Photography
Professional Photos
Accompanied Viewings
Sales Progression
Manage / Negotiate
Windows Display
Property Brochure

No awards information available