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Lawrence Rand

A selection of reviews/testimonials by highest rating
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1.00 /5

Extremely annoying that they are littering our mailboxes with unsolicited marketing letters, directly addressed so the spam even has our address on it. I would not even consider using them as estate agents, we'd go with Purple Bricks organizing our viewings at the time it suits us. Had enough of these kinda leeches, thank you... And please STOP SENDING US THE ADDRESSED SPAM MAILS - WE DO NOT WANT THEM. Cheers.

Reply from agent

Dear Macs Bdivan, Thank you for your review. If you could send me a direct message with the details from the leaflet, I will ensure that your address is removed by our marketing department as soon as possible. Regarding Purplebricks, they were sold last year for £1.00, which might suggest that the cheapest option isn't always the best or the quickest that get you maximum price on you biggest tax free asset. If you wish to have your information removed by from our marketing list, please provide details from the leaflet, and I will take care of it within 24 hours. Kind regards, Peter Lawrence

1.00 /5

I dont want to give any stars to this LR estate agent. As a tenant, they do not respect us at all. The manager is rude, impolite, and offers no flexibility for tenants, and ALWAYS stand on the landlord's side. Avoid this estate agent if you can if you are trying to rent a place.

Reply from agent

Many thanks for your review. regarding garden close, you have purchased a property to buy and move in June and the landlord has instructed us to put the property back on the market to rent. We only asked to have viewings on the property as per the landlord’s instructions so there isn’t a void period of there property. Happy to have a call regarding this if that helps Kind regards Peter Lawrence Director

1.00 /5

Do not recommend if you value your own time. This estate agent falls short when it comes communication. Despite assurances of timely updates by the 'end of the day', we were repeatedly left without a callback. This lack of responsiveness felt disrespectful and wasted our time, leaving us hanging with uncertainty. Even after a month, we remain uninformed about whether the sellers even received our offer or provided any feedback. Our only indication of progress is through Zoopla, where we discovered that the house has been marked as 'sold subject to contract'. Safe to say we will be telling everyone we know to avoid.

Reply from agent

Dear Roshni, I wanted to update you on the status of your property offer. I recently spoke with Parth, who mentioned that you were on holiday, explaining the earlier communication breakdown. We have attempted to contact you both by phone and through messages regarding your offer. Regarding the property, an initial offer was made by another buyer who was legally prepared to exchange, pending mortgage approval. Unfortunately, their mortgage did not go through upon review by the underwriters, prompting the seller to put the property back on the market. Since then, we've had over 20 viewings and received several offers, including multiple from you. After your first offer was rejected, you increased it several times. In the meantime, the original buyer resolved their mortgage issues and returned with an offer higher than any others we received. The seller has decided to see if this buyer can finalise the exchange within the next week and exchange contracts. Parth has asked to keep your offer pending. If the current deal does not proceed, we will revisit your interest in the property. Please be assured that all offers and rejections have been formally documented and communicated to the seller as well as yourself via e-mail We strive to avoid multiple agreements that could result in financial losses for any party and must follow the seller's instructions. Thank you for your understanding, and we will continue to assist you in your search for the right property. Kind regards, Peter Lawrence Director

1.00 /5

I had the unfortunate experience of dealing with Lawrence Rand recently, and I feel compelled to warn others about their unprofessional and deceitful practices. If you're in the market for a reliable estate agent, steer clear of this one at all costs. First and foremost, honesty seems to be a foreign concept to these people. Throughout my interactions with them, I encountered nothing but lies and misrepresentations. They promised to keep me updated on the status of my offer on a property, but it quickly became apparent that this was just lip service. Despite repeated assurances that they would contact the owner and provide feedback, they conveniently "forgot" to follow through each time. It's evident that their word means nothing, and they have no qualms about stringing along potential buyers with false promises. What truly baffles me is their complete disregard for basic courtesy and professionalism. Ignoring clients and failing to communicate effectively and not sending my offer to the owners are cardinal sins in the real estate industry, yet Lawrence Rand seems to revel in their incompetence. They have no respect for their clients time or investment. Just save yourself the headache and avoid Lawrence Rand at all costs Don't make the same mistake I did by entrusting them with your business. Look elsewhere for an estate agent who values honesty, transparency, and respect for their clients.

Reply from agent

Dear Parth It was a pleasure speaking to you today and mentioning that you were on holiday, explaining the earlier communication breakdown. We have attempted to contact you both by phone and through messages regarding your offer. Regarding the property, an initial offer was made by another buyer who was legally prepared to exchange, pending mortgage approval. Unfortunately, their mortgage did not go through upon review by the underwriters, prompting the seller to put the property back on the market. Since then, we've had over 20 viewings and received several offers, including multiple from you. After your first offer was rejected, you increased it several times. In the meantime, the original buyer resolved their mortgage issues and returned with an offer higher than any others we received. The seller has decided to see if this buyer can finalise the exchange within the next week and exchange contracts. You haav asked to keep your offer pending. If the current deal does not proceed, we will revisit your interest in the property. Please be assured that all offers and rejections have been formally documented and communicated to the seller as well as yourself via e-mail We strive to avoid multiple agreements that could result in financial losses for any party and must follow the seller's instructions. Thank you for your understanding, and we will continue to assist you in your search for the right property. Kind regards, Peter Lawrence Director

1.00 /5

A random life situation happened to me and I had to give up the flat I had booked by paying £311. I cancelled a two weeks in advance. They don't look at customers as people just as a source of profit. They are only interested in how they can make money and when they are supposed to do something from themselves you suddenly lose contact with them. When the agency had business with me, they would call me all the time, unfortunately it doesn't work the other way round, especially when it comes to refunding money. According to law it’s up to the agency to decide whether money will be paid out and how much, but the government advises to be fair and look at the circumstances… I lost a job and was left without a place to live since I couldn’t prove one of the tickboxes for their flat application and £100 refund is not fair in this situation. I asked for time to explain my situation - I did not get it. I asked for a larger share of the deposit and nobody replied to my messages. Jacek

Reply from agent

Dear Jacek, Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We are genuinely sorry to hear about the difficulties you’ve faced recently, including your job loss and the subsequent challenges with securing accommodation. We understand that such circumstances can be incredibly stressful, and we regret any additional stress our service may have caused. It is never our intention to make any customer feel disregarded or valued only for their financial contribution. The details you've shared suggest that we need to reassess our approach, especially in terms of how we interact with clients during their times of need. We are aware that you had to give up the flat you booked at Grace Court by paying £311 and cancelled two weeks in advance. It is clear from your message that you feel let down by how we handled your request for a fair consideration of your situation, especially concerning the refund. Regarding the details of the transaction, it was noted that after you paid the deposit, you informed us through Graham that your employment contract would not be renewed. We understand this was a significant factor that influenced your ability to proceed with the letting. We did refunded £100 of the deposit as there was cost incured with suppliers, which was discussed with you. At that time, you expressed gratitude for the portion of the deposit that was returned, understanding it as a compromise given the situation. We are surprised to hear that the deposit was paid at a time when you were uncertain about your job continuity. This situation indeed complicates matters, but it emphasizes the need for clear communication from both parties from the outset. Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience and distress caused. We called you yesterday with no response to have a telephone conversation regarding this so please can you call us back on 01895-632211 regarding this matter, We will try again today Warm regards, Peter Lawrence Director

1.00 /5

Horrible agency, unprofessional staff they are unhelpful. They are looking for money only once they get it, you will see zero service at all levels, how rubbish.

Reply from agent

15th Dec 2023 After reviewing all of CRM platforms and databases I can confirm you are not on there so I can only assume you haven’t respond to my message below or contact me this is another spam review so will report it to google 11th Dec 2023 Many thanks for your review, I would personally like to have a conversation regarding your review on what has happened as we wouldn’t take any money of anyone for no reason Please feel free to contact me on 01895632211 and ask for me I hope this isn’t a spam review like others google found with IP addresses Kind regards Peter Lawrence

1.00 /5
Reply from agent

Many thanks for your review, it would be good to have a conversation on why you have decided to leave this review, please feel free to contact me on my e-mail peter@lawrence-rand.co.uk Kind regards Peter Lawrence Director

1.00 /5

Really poor service from Hayden. Can’t answer simple questions about a property. He’s quite rude and clearly doesn’t care about his job.

Reply from agent

Dear Jay, many thanks for your review, I would personally like to have a conversation please can you send a e-mail to my PA Laura.butler@lawrence-rand.co.uk to arrange a call with myself This is very unlike Hayden Kind regards Peter Lawrence Director

1.00 /5

Very disappointed and frustrated with the services provided by LR. I recently engaged with the team in hopes of securing a rental property, but the experience I had has left me thoroughly dissatisfied and disheartened. First and foremost, the lack of transparency and communication throughout the process has been highly unsatisfactory. After providing all my necessary details and being repeatedly assured that the contract would be sent to me promptly, I was left waiting for an update without any indication of progress. It was only after continuous efforts on my part to seek an update that I was informed, rather abruptly, that the landlord had decided to change her mind. This sudden change in the landlord's decision without any explanation has only exacerbated my frustration. As a potential tenant, I believe I was entitled to a reasonable explanation for such a significant shift, especially considering the time and effort I invested in the application process. The lack of clarity in this matter has left me questioning the integrity and professionalism of Lawrence Rand. The false hope and inadequate process I encountered during my interaction with this agency have only added to my disappointment. I relied on the information provided to me and made decisions based on the understanding that the rental process was being handled diligently and fairly. Unfortunately, the reality has proven otherwise.

Reply from agent

Dear Fardosa, Many thanks for your review. I have looked into this further. Your offer was accepted by the landlord subject to your references. We then put you through this process. Once we provided the references to the landlord, she then changed her mind. We tried to find out the landlords reason but she simply said she has had a change of which is what we told you. We as agents are asked by landlords to find tenants and reference them and then it’s the landlords decision if they want to proceed. Unfortunately we have no control over the landlords decision as this is not our property. Kind regards Peter Lawrence Director

1.00 /5

Tried to charge us a fee that's been outlawed by the Tenant Fees Act. Would recommend you avoid them since they are unable to follow basic rules, who knows what else they aren't doing correctly. Edit: I see they are still providing incorrect advice in their replies. I have it in writing from the landlord that Lawrence Rand requested this illegal fee. Luckily for him he did not follow Lawrence Rand’s advice. The Tenant Fees Act allows for reasonable charges in the case of lost keys ONLY, not for delayed receipt of keys. You desperately need to seek legal advice on how to run your business in a legal manner.

Reply from agent

Dear Marcus Many thanks for your review. After looking into the file yesterday as this is when I was informed I would like to inform you on why the Landlord (not Lawrence Rand) requested the additional days payment. We received the keys back from you later than your check out day which isn’t Lawrence Rand or the Landlords responsibility. Access couldn’t be granted and therefore a tenant may not have left the property which is why the additional cost is added. If you had returned the keys back to us on the day you was to move out of the property than you wouldn’t of been in this position. Again I will state it isn’t Lawrence Rand responsibility for you to return the keys and also it was the Landlord request to charge this additional day. Kind Regards Peter Lawrence Director

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