Marsh & Parsons Estate Agents
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Dishonest, Negligent, and Entirely Landlord-Focused
My experience with Marsh and Parsons has been appalling. Over the past 18 months, I’ve dealt with rodent and moth infestations, a persistent damp and black mould issue, and numerous unresolved maintenance problems. Despite raising these issues repeatedly, they remain neglected. The letting agent has repeatedly misled me by claiming they’ve contacted the landlord or are taking steps to resolve the problems, only for me to find out later that no action has been taken. They make vague statements to create the illusion of progress but fail to deliver. Their clear priority is serving the landlord’s interests, not addressing tenant concerns. Adding to the frustration, the high turnover of letting agents means communication is a constant challenge. Tenants are left to manage their own follow-ups and re-explain issues to new staff, resulting in repeated miscommunication and delays. It’s exhausting and completely unprofessional. When I requested compensation for my belongings damaged by damp, they outright refused on the basis I don’t have a receipt and this is not in line with their policy. The landlord also refused the request on the basis I could’ve stored items elsewhere in the house, further enforcing the lack of usability of my living space. Contrasting this, they are quick to enforce trivial matters like grass length or act promptly when an issue affects the landlord’s property insurance. This blatant double standard is unacceptable. I would not recommend Marsh and Parsons to anyone seeking a reliable or tenant-focused letting agent. Their dishonesty, neglect, and poor communication make renting through them a miserable experience. I am extremely surprised by the volume of 5 star reviews and question the integrity of these.