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Martin & Co Sutton Coldfield

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

Absolutely appalling service! No one seemed to possess a care or a brain cell at this real estate agents. Had to ring three times in order to get a viewing, due to their incapability of saving our details, or choosing the right keys for the property.

Reply from agent

Hello Emily, please could you let me know some more information about this please as we do not have any details for you on our system, not have we any notes from our messaging service. If you could let me know what property this is in relation to I will look into this further and review what has happened. Please email me on suttoncoldfield@martinco.com Kind Regards, Matthew Clinton Branch Manager

1.00 /5

Not DSS or savings friendly regarding lettings. Takes several days to contact after requesting to be contacted in an hour as at an appointment to be told viewings are fully booked. Avoiding dealings in future.

Reply from agent

Dear Claire, thank you for your review. I cannot find any record of discussions with you on our system, however I am happy to address your points. DSS is accepted as long as affordability criteria for the property is met and if the landlord chooses to proceed. As I cannot find any record of you contacting us, I cannot verify how long it took to get back to you. It is not always possible to get back within an hour, however we do endeavour to respond to all queries as soon as possible. Kind Regards, Matthew Clinton, Branch Manager.

1.00 /5

Very poor representation from the lady with the negative attitude. Personally I wouldn't do business with this company through choice.

Reply from agent

Dear Adrian, thank you for your review. I would like to know more about the nature of your dealings with us as I cannot find any correspondence based on your name. Once this has been looked into I shall take time to discuss the matter with the member of staff in question. Please email us suttoncoldfield@martinco.com to address this. Thank you.

1.00 /5

Dealing with the agent for more than 2 years. Absolute nightmare! The ladies who work there simply don't care. A property managing agent acts like a cold blooded law firm. An excellent firm, robotic employees. NO, it is not about my deposit, it is about we not having the back door key for 2 years regardless of how many time I complained. It is about you as an agent doesn't have a copy of the front door key in your office for the next tenant reviewing appointment. It is about you not updating your records when I discussed some issues about the property over the phone or met an agent in person. I would understand if the landlord doesn't want to fix a few things, but how could you allowed no lock for the garage, and no key for the backdoor during our stay, for the sake of passing the health and safety regulation.

Reply from agent

Dear Xinyue, I believe this review is in response to the landlord wishing to make a claim against your deposit. For deposits we must adhere to a process to ensure that any claim is fairly and transparently awarded. If no resolution is found though negotiation, then we welcome any deposit being passed to the DPS's ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) service where all evidence is scrutinised by the DPS's legal professionals for a binding decision. Looking through the emails (all deposit correspondence must be in writing), our Property Manager Bronagh has been more than helpful in all responses. If there are outstanding issues, please let me know so that we can look at resolving these. Kind Regards, Matthew Clinton, Branch Manager

1.00 /5
Reply from agent

Hello, I have looked at your file and can see that you only viewed properties with us in August 2018. I cannot see a reason for this review nor could I understand why you made it, if you could contact me to let me know why you have given this review? Andrew Clinton 0121 3216090

1.00 /5

Not DSS or savings friendly regarding lettings. Takes several days to contact after requesting to be contacted in an hour as at an appointment to be told viewings are fully booked. Avoiding dealings in future.

Reply from agent

Dear Claire, thank you for your review. I cannot find any record of discussions with you on our system, however I am happy to address your points. DSS is accepted as long as affordability criteria for the property is met and if the landlord chooses to proceed. As I cannot find any record of you contacting us, I cannot verify how long it took to get back to you. It is not always possible to get back within an hour, however we do endeavour to respond to all queries as soon as possible. Kind Regards, Matthew Clinton, Branch Manager.

1.00 /5

Extremely unexpectedly poor service. Stated by Melisa and Bronagh that they are there to 'support the lanlord' no help for tenants. Very poor communication skills. Came across very uneducated with tenancies and unwilling to see both sides. Bronagh is very focused on box ticking exercises while Melisa backs up the inadequacies by papering over cracks with relationships between landlord and tennant. Their very poor maintenance company Wassall Maintainance only serve to extortionate lanlords without thoroughly communicating issues for resolution, stating unable to repair verbally rather than in writing. Check ins were late and very short with poor documentation. Pushing tenants to sign but no service/ help with genuine issues. Do not think 4 weeks without a working kitchen is a problem! Would not advise dealing with either, lack of understanding is outstanding! ** if the reply states 'I'm sorry you don't seem to be on our records ' this is untrue. We are very much on recwith Martin and Co and will never use them to rent a property.

Reply from agent

Dear Shelley, I am sorry if you feel this way, unfortunately we have followed the Landlords written instructions. You have the grace of using the Deposit Protection Scheme Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme which allows you and Derek to put your side of the deposit reclaim forward. Unfortunately as neither yourselves nor your Landlord agree what is to be done with part of the deposit this is the best approach. Giving you a balanced review of the deposit. I have received some parcels and post for you in our office and have been liaising with Derek about there collection. Please contact me when you are able to collect them All the best Andrew Clinton

1.00 /5

Treat tennants poorly. This company took over my tennancy from anotrthe agency that closed. I DO NOT RECOMMEND USING THIS AGENT....as i have had continious issues since they took over. i have rented many properties and have never had an issue in the past. their customer service skills are poor, they do not follow inscruction or even take any notice of what you say. I understand that their revenue ultimately comes from the landlord, however, without tennants.. nobody makes money!! so perhaps treating the tennants better would go a long way.

Reply from agent

Thank you, I have reviewed your tenancy history and can see that Melissa and the team have followed the Landlords instructions. I am sorry if you feel a disappointed with regards to your deposit, however, positively the Landlord can now repair the damages and return property back to its original condition. All the best Andrew Clinton

1.00 /5

Extremely unexpectedly poor service. Stated by Melisa and Bronagh that they are there to 'support the lanlord' no help for tenants. Very poor communication skills. Came across very uneducated with tenancies and unwilling to see both sides. Bronagh is very focused on box ticking exercises while Melisa backs up the inadequacies by papering over cracks with relationships between landlord and tennant. Their very poor maintenance company Wassall Maintainance only serve to extortionate lanlords without thoroughly communicating issues for resolution, stating unable to repair verbally rather than in writing. Check ins were late and very short with poor documentation. Pushing tenants to sign but no service/ help with genuine issues. Do not think 4 weeks without a working kitchen is a problem! Would not advise dealing with either, lack of understanding is outstanding! ** if the reply states 'I'm sorry you don't seem to be on our records ' this is untrue. We are very much on recwith Martin and Co and will never use them to rent a property.

Reply from agent

Dear Shelley, I am sorry if you feel this way, unfortunately we have followed the Landlords written instructions. You have the grace of using the Deposit Protection Scheme Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme which allows you and Derek to put your side of the deposit reclaim forward. Unfortunately as neither yourselves nor your Landlord agree what is to be done with part of the deposit this is the best approach. Giving you a balanced review of the deposit. I have received some parcels and post for you in our office and have been liaising with Derek about there collection. Please contact me when you are able to collect them All the best Andrew Clinton

1.00 /5

Really poor customer service. I rang several times in one day to speak to Andrew, left messages with him to call me back, and he didn't bother. I also waited the whole of the next day, and still he hadn't bothered to get back to me. They're obviously not in need of the business. I'll take my business elsewhere, I suggest you do the same

Reply from agent

Dear Christian, I am sorry I missed your call on Monday. The message was passed to me and I am very sorry to have not given you a call back. I tried to call this morning to discuss with you and would appreciate if we can make amends on this matter. If I am out of the office or in meetings, please leave a message and I will call you back. 0121 3216090

Contact details
Sales Phone:

0121 321 6090

Lettings Phone:

0121 3216090

Opening hours
Monday-Friday: 09:00 - 17:30 Saturday: 09:00 - 14:00
Address

24 Birmingham Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B72 1QG, Midlands, UK, B72

We specialise in residential lettings and house sales throughout Sutton Coldfield and surrounding areas - providing specialist advice, to buyers, sellers, tenants, and investors alike. Serving Sutton Coldfield since 2009, our team has an excellent knowledge of the Royal Town and surrounding areas. We have a passion for property and enjoy the continued reward of finding the perfect property for each customer.

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

No awards information available