Written on: 07/05/2013
Below is the list of reasons why you should not use bairstow Eve's. 1) they took careless photos which really didn't market our house well, I had to ask them to one back out to re take the photos 2) they tuned up late for meetings with us 3) they took £90 for the Rightmove application and didn't upload any of the fancy logos onto Rightmove 4) they offer awful customer service 5) very bad communication between us and them, it felt like we was always chasing them for info about the house 6)... (read more)
Written on: 22/04/2013
Appointed BE Epsom branch as joint agent, they introduced a potential buyer, however, were not in a position to make an offer. Then appointed Brows property services in Stoneleigh who after a few months had lapsed, showed the property to the same potential buyer, who made an offer through Browns, which was accepted. Now BE is threatening to go to court and claim £16000 plus daily interest of 3% over Barclays base rate. What they seem to forget is that the agent who introduces is not... (read more)
Written on: 19/04/2013 by Mini23 (1 review written)
As a first time buyer I was dreading having to deal with Estate Agents after all the horror stories Ive heard from friends and work colleagues. Bairstow Eves in Sanderstead was an absolute pleasure to deal with! Barbora, a pleasant little Czech girl, puts most other estate agents to shame. She is eager, energetic and extremely knowledgable, despite being quite new to the industry. She puts many experienced Eatste Agents to shame. Dealing with them has made the entire experience a pleasure.... (read more)
Written on: 25/03/2013 by SarahHull
I, unfortunately, signed a 6 month contract with BE (Acocks Green) to sell my property, they lied from beginning to end about the price I could expect to receive, about the level of service they'd provide, about the timeframes I was looking at and about the marketing they would do on behalf of my property...after nearly 3 weeks my property still was not on their website and all I got was 'it's the admin centres fault', when it did go on the website the photos they'd taken made it look like a... (read more)
Written on: 23/03/2013
When we moved in this rented house we realized that the hob in the kitchen wasnt working which wasnt that bad itself, but anytime I cooked something the smoke alarm went off for at least 5-10 mins. I reported this issue in November 2012. Today is the 23rd March 2013 - it still doesnt work. The light in the kitchen stopped working as well when the "electrician" from Trent Maintenence attempted to fix the hob. So now no lighting, no hob. We have sent sent several emails, tried to call, but... (read more)
Written on: 20/03/2013
No rating not even a one star! They sold us a dodgy house insurance after we authorise them as our lettings agent. What a useless unprofessional bunch and lazy lot! Now we are supposed to claim on the insurance (long story) we are being told otherwise . (read more)
Written on: 18/02/2013 by Newhouse999
Wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them. We put an offer in on a property, the offer was accepted in writing. I might add that this was our dream property. Anyway we instructed a solicitor paid for the survey and the mortgage fee oh and the solicitors up front fee. A little time passed we had returned the legal pack and assumed all was good only to receive a call from Bairstow Eves Strood to say we had been gezumped. Now we were told that the property was off the market, a guarantee... (read more)
Written on: 18/02/2013 by Newhouse99
Wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them. We put an offer in on a property, the offer was accepted in writing. I might add that this was our dream property. Anyway we instructed a solicitor paid for the survey and the mortgage fee oh and the solicitors up front fee. A little time passed we had returned the legal pack and assumed all was good only to receive a call from Bairstow Eves Strood to say we had been gezumped. Now we were told that the property was off the market, a guarantee... (read more)
Written on: 25/04/2013
I am having the same problems now exactly in the same shop, they are shocking!!!!
Written on: 15/02/2013 by Buyer23
Looking to move out to Purley/Kenley area and have experienced some horrible service from other agencies until we had a lovely lady from the Sanderstead office show us a few places. I was surprised that she was bang on time , which wasnt a fluke as she was early the next time as well! She had really good local knowledge and was really passionate about property. A total pleasure to deal with, would recommend! (read more)
Written on: 12/02/2013
My parents utilised the services of the Shirley branch of bairstow eves and lets just say they are untrust worthy money grabbing conartists, well the manager [name removed] is anyway. A complete disgrace. At no time was he supportive towards my parents whom had never moved house before instead he played on there insecutities and worries stating that they should except the first offer they received and harraseed them until they agreed to sell to him stating it was highly unlikely they... (read more)
Written on: 09/02/2013
Exceptional level of service arranging our let while we were away on holiday. Despite the distance & communication methods being difficult (no fault of yours) Carly dealt with all stages of the let & my representatives excellently & to a successful conclusion. [name removed]'s level of service was exceptional, Derby staff generally much better than those at other Bairstow eves offices. Slight problem with incorrect account quickly sorted by [name removed]. (read more)
Written on: 26/01/2013
Bairstow Eves (Redditch) are without doubt total charlatans. I ask that your read all the negative reviews on this franchised company and take on board what is being said. If you feel you might use this agent then it’s best to knock on a few doors of existing clients and ask them for their thoughts on their attitude and performance. (read more)
Written on: 12/01/2013
We appointed BerstowEves as our letting agents. They charged 12% for doing very little. After terminating our agreement with them we are struggeling to get the tenants deposit back. They seldom respond to emails and seldom return phone calls. This is realy a sign of an unprofessional setup. I will never use them again and wouldn't recommend them to anyone. (read more)
Written on: 12/11/2012 by mochain (1 review written)
I sold my house via Bairstowe Eves. Sale recently completed. The manager of the Branch in Acocks Green was excellent. She explained the whole process to me at the start and said what they would do when acting on my behalf. They did exactly as she had said. I was kept informed throughout the sale for the first time in my experience of selling my home I actually felt that the estate agent was acting on my behalf. Anytime I phoned the office they staff were polite, friendly and answered the... (read more)
Written on: 20/10/2012
never returned calls, got us bidding against ourselves, gave us keys on completion, turned up, the seller was still there. (read more)
Written on: 11/10/2012
not efficient, not organised, rude ( when they see we could not exchange at the date they promess and we have no where to go... they nicely told us to go and get a bed and breakfast and that was it normal). 3-4 days to reply to a simple email ... never aske more than 1 question on an email as they won t reply to all of them ... there was nothing to like about them. When visiting property to buy ... the answer for questions was " to be honest I don t know" ... all the time with of course no... (read more)
Written on: 02/10/2012
I used Nottingham Bairstow Eves Lettings to let my property and they did so in 2 days and kept me informed all the way through the process until the tenants moved in. I was particularly surprised by how indepth the knowledge of the staff was and detailed the inventory was. There are many agents in Nottingham and i have experience of some before but this was completly different, in a good way! (read more)
Written on: 26/09/2012
I had a bad experience with Bairstow eves many many years ago and said I would not use them again (Mansfield branch) but so glad I gave the Hucknall team a go! No turning back Bairstow Eves all the way. Renting my house was a pleasure. And soooo stress free. I can think of no bad points to say about this Hucknall branch. Just what are you waiting for go and rent your house out with Bairstow eves in Hucknall. I would give them 6 stars if possible. (read more)
Written on: 23/09/2012
I have not sold/bought for many years and was not up to speed with the way things worked these days. When I decided to move I invited Bairstow Eves to sell my house (A mistake I will not repeat) I had to pay £400 up front and on completion pay a commission of 3%. I discovered I was also locked into a six month sole agency contract. Over the weeks I came into contact with other agents who always asked who my agent was, when I said Bairstow Eves I would usually get a sharp intake of breath. I... (read more)
Written on: 20/09/2012
The stratford branch in London tried to harass and bully me into making the exchange of contracts quicker and mocked my structural concerns as being ridiculous..actually told me the vendors would re-market the property just to spite me!! Also accused me of getting the most expensive timber/damp survey in..and a whole host of other things..I considered reporting them to the police at one point in the conversation as I felt intimidated and threatened..they act more like loan-sharks than estate... (read more)
Written on: 19/09/2012 by behater
sold my property with b.e and 6 weeks down the line after id found a property and paid for a survey,mortgage fees etc i find that my buyers(sent by b.e) havent even seen a mortgage advisor yet.now i face losing the property ive bought and losing my money ive paid out and more aswell(solicitors bill etc).it transpires that they have known all along that my buyers had not done anything but they told me very little stating that it would all be sorted soon.absolutely useless.do they care?,they... (read more)
Written on: 29/08/2012
We are selling and our buyer is selling through BE in Putney, London. There are only 3 of us in the chain. Simple. All the paperwork's been done and we have been waiting 6 weeks to exchange. The buyer at the bottom of the chain was according to BE 'on holiday' for a vast amount of time. Then he wasn't. Then he was. Then finally he'd 'got in contact' from his holiday destination to confirm he would be returning last week to exchange. BE even spun the yarn to the point of saying 'he's going in... (read more)
Written on: 19/08/2012
We first viewed the property through their partner company Frank Innes (who were extremely helpful and friendly, and have been since), but Bairstow Eves offered us discounted initial fees. Having provided all paperwork and paid to have the property 'taken off the market', we were told that unless the landlord specifically veto'd us, the property was ours. After a total lack of communication, 3 days later we are told that the property had been let to another couple who had applied after us,... (read more)
Written on: 15/07/2012
I put my place up for sale in April this year and accepted an offer on April 14th. THREE months later of me constantly contacting the branch manager who happened to be dealing with the sale out of SIX calls he didnt reply to any of them and only got back to me after by pure fluke I managed to ring one day when the area manager was in the branch. So today is 13th July and another colleague of hes rang me to say the buyers have sent off there mortgage application!! And then had the cheek to... (read more)
Written on: 11/06/2012
I instructed Bairstoweves in Great Barr to sell my property and find a solicitor for me on the 7/11/12 & I completed on 27/02/12. I found even over the Christmas period they still pushed my property for me, we found the buyer early January. I found all of the staff very friendly and helpful I didn’t live at the property so they under took all of the viewings and gave me feedback the next day. Once we agreed the sale to first time buyer decided to use the mortgage advisor in branch along... (read more)
Written on: 30/05/2012 by terribletwo (1 review written)
Bairstow Eves Polpular Road Solihull I made an offer on the above property that was declined on Friday 25th May 2012 , I was told rather sarcastically "well anyway someone else is now interested and has made a better offer" This person is in a chain although they have just accepted an offer. We are not in any chain so I upped my offer at around 11.00 by another 6k on 25/05/12 at 11.00am . I explianed that my Father who has lung cancer needs to move nearer to me so need a quick response and... (read more)
Written on: 28/03/2012
Bairstow Eves lied to get tenants into our property. The main requirement was a rent guarantee system. Bairstow Eves agreed to this and we agreed a % for full management. After moving the tenants in we received our contract without rent guarantee provided, I rang the branch and we were told the tenant hadn't provided sufficient references for this to be provided. This is after confirming ALL references were 100% correct before moving the tenants into our property. 4 months into the tenancy... (read more)
Written on: 25/01/2012 by TaniyaJ
As a first time buyer I was obviously very nervous about buying my first property and in need of guidance. I am aware that agents work with their clients (sellers and landlords) in mind but once my offer for a flat had been accepted I was left high and dry by these agents. I was firstly told my an incredibly rude gentleman named Scott that I would have to use one of their mortgage brokers which I did. As a result I had to continuously chase for updates and push the mortgage advisor to do... (read more)
Written on: 03/11/2011
What can I say thats positive about Bairstow Eves? Zilch. Nada. We should've run away as soon as they mucked up the first time. Sadly they tie you into a 16 week contract, leave early and you have to pay a few hundred quids... I'd rather eat my own shoes than give them money. Started off with being ignored the moment the contract was signed, no returned phone calls, and promised deadlines were broken. Followed eventually with an amazing set of rubbish photo's - I could've taken a better... (read more)
Written on: 22/10/2011
Agent either refuses to respond to repeated emails or dodges the questions. Extensive work done to property since I moved in, yet I was not notified in advance and not even after scaffolding was erected. I had to be in on many occasions to allow the work to be completed, including painting window frames / front door etc. And now I've discovered that more work has to be done - from the builders themselves, as the agent apparently refuses to be honest with me, on the rare occasions when he... (read more)
Written on: 20/10/2011
Booked an appointment to look at a property with Bairstow Eves, went and had a look, no problems. The sales lady suggested I speak to their mortgage advisor seeing as I was a first time buyer and didn’t really know what price range I should be looking at. I thought yes why not, seeing as I didn’t have a lot of knowledge about this. Spoke to a lady called Paula who, initially, seemed very helpful and knowledgeable. She explained everything thoroughly and told me my options. She took all... (read more)
Written on: 28/09/2011 by dave41 (1 review written)
THEY ARE USELESS I WOULD RATHER HAVE A MONKEY TRYING TO SELL MY PROPERTY IN FACT A MONKEY COULD DO A BETTER JOB ,GREAT SALES TALK FROM NIOMI BASILDON BRANCH NO ACTION NO POINTS WOULD BE TO HIGH SCORE DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY (read more)
Written on: 18/09/2011 by Royaa703 (5 reviews written)
I find it difficult to say anything positive about Bairstow Eves or the Countrywide Group to be honest. Firstly they don't have a complaints department so you just end up getting fobbed off. Do Not Use the Solicitors provided by them (you give them control over the purchase) it gives them the power to mess you around and get away with it, I know from personal experience. After the sale of the property fell through I had a nightmare of an ordeal Renting through Bairstow Eves Lettings the... (read more)
Written on: 22/08/2011
removed my house even tho it sold in less than hr , as im not into gazumping , and refuse let my house be sold by company whose policy is to do that , they accepted my offer on house then gazumped me , and think i,d let them earn penny out selling my house , this is company thats not worth doing any business with , beware they are just out to rip you off, i will not use them ever and my buyer i will sell to but tell them it has b with different agent cos there not earning nothing from me... (read more)
Written on: 21/07/2011 by insideimlaughing (2 reviews written)
Been with this agent for a while, after trying two other local agents...they haven't sold my house but it's not for lack of trying...they've generated far more viewings and offers than the two before, they are really professional and a pleasure to deal with...more than you can say about most estate agents! I've already recommended them to friends and would use again. (read more)
Written on: 10/07/2011
Why are they so pushy yet not interested nuneaton branch, rude, unorganised and cant even book a viewing. been let down and no return call. If you call and they say they will call you back fat chance they will!!! Houses have been on market a while with them and reading reviews i understand why. Try to push you into meeting with their financial advisor, iv said no just want to view house but seems to me that unless you see FA you wont get a viewing i dont wish to disclose that information... (read more)
Written on: 23/05/2011
DO NOT USE THIS AGENT (BAIRSTOWEVES) WE WERE GAZUMPED, AFTER BEING TOLD OUR OFFER HAD BEEN ACCEPTED AND THE PROPERTY IS OFF THE MARKET. WE INSTRUCTED SOLICITORS AND PAID VALUATION FEE. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL. (read more)
Written on: 14/06/2011
This might be news to you but they don't work for u they work for the seller if you wanted the hoes you should hav paid more
Written on: 18/09/2011
Only a Bairstow Agent would say that if you wanted the property then you should have paid more for it. The fact that the offer was accepted and FEES were already paid at the point the Agent Gazumped with a higher offer. I think its disgusting and sums this Agent all over. 9 times out of 10 they don't even have another buyer interested, they are trying to make more commission. This is why I wouldn't take notice of any Lies, or any other sob story that passes the lips of these Agents. My advice walk away!
Written on: 23/04/2011
Is it possible to give a minus rating? What can I say about the Stoke Newington Bairstow Eves office. My only advice is don't go with them if you want to sell your property. Shakil points out the bad on your property, the stuff even you don't notice and the head guy Hector, well if he spent less time having a cigarette outside maybe you might feel supported, especially when you have a difficult sale. Vile man.
Stoke Newington has lots of Estate Agents - DO NOT USE BAIRSTOW EVES
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Written on: 05/04/2011
Like a misled fool, I instructed the Bairstow Eves sharks to sell a house I was left in a will. They kept insisting I reduced the price & when I had reduced it by nearly £60k they came up with a buyer who wanted another 10% off the reduced price.
I refused the sale which did not make Bairstow Eves very happy bunnies at all, so I ended the contract, changed agents & within 3 weeks had two buyer's, one of which offered just over my full original asking price & we exchanged in 4...
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Written on: 04/04/2011
Appauling customer service- AVOID at all costs, would not even give 1 star but unfortunately this is not a option.
Trying to view is vertually impossible unless you are willing to sell through them, arrange a mortgage through them basically make them as much money for as little work as possible.
My viewing appointment was cancelled on 4 seperate occasssions in the end I have given up and gone through the other estate agent who i found to be far superior.
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Written on: 19/03/2011
I engaged Bairstow Eves to sell my property - they did. I have no complaints. They gave me an appraisal of how properties were selling in the area. They were always available when I wished to speak with them or got back to me asap.
I let them get on with their job which enabled me to get on with mine.
When a buyer pulled out they very quickly found me another. Of course I would have liked to sell my property at 2007 prices but since I was selling in 2010/2011 I had to sell at a price that...
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Written on: 19/02/2011
Turned up 20 minutes late, no apology, silent the whole viewing. Worst agent I have ever used. I would hate to think how they would treat me if I actually lived in one of their properties. (read more)
Written on: 18/02/2011
Bairstow eves offer an appaling service & with a price that has to be the highest in the business. Steer well clear & use a local agent who really knows your local market & will more than likely employ adults, not like the Bairstow children. I always find it highly funny when a teenager in a supermarket suit, claims to be an estate agent & valuer.
Just for fun though, see if you can spot the couple of reviews written by the Bairstow eves agents. They are very simple to spot, because they...
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Written on: 13/05/2011
I found this review very helpful because...I almost signed a contract to sell with Bairstow Eves and it confirmed the nagging doubt that I had in the back of my mind about them and that it wasn't just me being paranoid. It was true. Phew!
Written on: 17/02/2011
I sold my four bedroom house in Wokingham with Bairstowe Eve. They were fantastic!.. Both Darren and Paul, were always helpfull, smoothed any concerns I had, and were always positive, even when my initial buyer fell through. I cant recommend them enough. (read more)
Written on: 10/02/2011
I was viewing properties through Bairstow Eves. Once I turned up for a viewing and they didn't even bother to turn up to let me in so I had to rearrange (I took time off work for that viewing!). I put an offer on a house which was rejected and then decided to view other houses (apparently this upset them as I was meant to negotiate a price for the other house with them.) Then I put on another offer which was also rejected luckily I found another house in the same area through another agent... (read more)
Written on: 28/12/2010
I would much sooner rip my teeth out one by one, than use these overcharging, ignorant, amateurs again. They will tie you into a 6 month contract & the calls for you to lower your asking price will come within a few weeks.
Go with a decent local agent that will charge you the going rate, a 12/13 week contract & give you a much more, personal professional service, without the fee grabbing & being pestered.
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Written on: 28/12/2010
I found this review very helpful because... We experienced awful problems with this agency, DO NOT USE.
Written on: 02/12/2010
Bairstow eves promises are just not worth anything. Thhey promised me they would always send someone out when there was a viewing - Rubbish! Shocked when I asked who was coming. I have 2 young children and they sent 3 views between tea time and bed time. I sold the house and with the astronomical fees we are paying about £100 per hour for the worst service ever! The solicitoors they coherse you into going with are equally as rubbish! Poor poor poor - nothing good to say! (read more)
Written on: 16/11/2010
I have had a similar experience to some others on here. I rung Bairstow Eves today to ask them to come around and value my flat. They flatly refused unless
a./ my husband could be there too as they felt no decision could be taken without him and I may relay information incorrectly (their words)
b./ i told them over the phone what I thought the property was worth
This was after 10 minutes of questions. I have rung 4 other agents who have immediately booked an appointment to come round. ...
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Written on: 06/11/2010
I'm appalled by the service I received, judging by the number of bad reviews on here I suggest we make a Facebook page and get your points across! Why should a company like this keep getting away with ripping people off then having an attitude like we've taken your money there's nothing you can do about it. This attitude infuriates me which is why we need to get our points across! (read more)
Written on: 28/10/2010
Unreliable, unhelpful, unfriendly. Never returns calls or try to resolve issues. Just after quick deal and not interested in their tenants. Problems with property unattended nor inspected when reported.
For a company that has been in existence for so many years it is a shame their staff are not trained to perform professionally for the sake of their image.
I would not recommend this company to anyone!!!
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Written on: 25/04/2013
I am going through this now with the Strood branch in Kent, the service so far is just absolutely shocking. They took £90 from us for the upgrade on Righmove but they never upgraded us, they turn up late, they took awful photos, their customer service is just shocking. I am going to ask to get out of the contract because they are so bad.