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pbm Property Management has mixed reviews from customers. Customers particularly appreciate service and professional, though some mention concerns about communication and expensive.

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Speed Bump concerns and noise at night24/7

We are residents of an estate on Bromyard Avenue in Acton, West 3 London, currently managed by your company since April of last year. While we do appreciate that some aspects of the estate are being handled well — such as the cleaning — there is a serious issue that needs urgent attention. Recently, a speed bump was installed in a specific area without any prior consultation with leaseholders or residents. This was done without warning, and many of us believe this was unauthorised. Although Richard from Berkeley has confirmed that he agreed to the installation, we still believe this action was improper. As far as we understand, a managing agent is not permitted to independently make traffic management decisions that affect the estate’s residents in this way. This speed bump has had negative and dangerous consequences: • Cars are now driving onto the pavement to avoid the bump — which has resulted in near-accidents, including one where I was nearly hit. • Residents living near the bump are subjected to loud, jarring noise every time a car goes over it. • Despite multiple complaints, management has refused to remove or adjust it. We are calling on Gary Cane to step in and help resolve this issue. We also ask that you liaise with the on-site manager, Abdul Aziz, who has mentioned concerns about his own working conditions — including being underpaid and not compensated for overtime. This matter is urgent, and we are requesting a full review and a direct response. The safety and well-being of residents is important.

Terry Peters

Terry Peters, is one of the many reasons why pbm has got such a bad name for them selves. She never returns calls, emails or passes messages on. I've had an on going issue now for over a year now! Which I want to see proof of the work they have carried out. They charge you Extreme service charges, but when you ask for proof, they dely you. I've just been told by terry she doesn't work on my block no more? Honestly pbm property management is so disappointing!

AM
Trying to hide their failures

Wrote quite a lengthy google review detailing my experiences with PBM. They appear to do basically nothing for the amount you pay them, and I would guess internally they’re not much better as they managed to forward me internal call stats meant for their staff. Their new tactic is deleting their google business page to hide the ever increasing list of horrible reviews to try and protect their image. Unfortunately now it just makes our block look likes it’s managed by a company that can’t even maintain a proper business online presence.

K
Horrible property management company!!

Horrible property management company!! Would have given a negative rating if possible, very common problem in the building they manage with lifts and fake fire alarms going out every now & then. The most recent is no water in the entire building since Friday 4th July 11am. Almost 190 families are devoid from the most basic necessity WATER. Actions which PBM should have taken on Friday itself were delayed until yesterday and there is no hope of water returning to our taps until tomorrow 9th July. Its chaotic, cant write much of how poorly PBM is managing this building in Croydon.

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TC
5 out of 5 stars

Ashleigh Codd deserves a medal

Ashleigh Codd deserves a medal. She is getting work carried out at our large complex, (which was left to rot by three previous management companies), despite the huge maintenance fees that we paid into the system. The contractor she assigned to fix my bathroom ceiling after a stack pipe leak, sent workers that were punctual, ever so polite, very helpful and tidied up after themselves. Thank you so much for everything 😊

Date of experience: July 19, 2023

BT
5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service

I had an urgent query which was dealt with promptly by Leanne Rosner, who responded very quickly. The response was very comprehensive and detailed; all the points were dealt with. I admire her work ethic and attention to detail. Excellent customer service.

Date of experience: July 13, 2023

YA
5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient

Very efficient

Date of experience: July 13, 2023

M&
5 out of 5 stars

"Francesca was very prompt in her…

"Francesca was very prompt in her revertal.Keep up the good work.regards Deepak”

Date of experience: July 13, 2023

SH
5 out of 5 stars

"No waiting time and my query was…

"No waiting time and my query was resolved quickly. Satisfied customer.”

Date of experience: July 13, 2023

MS
5 out of 5 stars

Good management

Site manager knew exactly the state of the works in my flat when asked

Date of experience: July 13, 2023

RL
5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful experience with the agency

The people at this company are very friendly and helpful, and every time I ask for help, I get a prompt response.

Date of experience: June 20, 2023

PH
5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service!

I rang PBM, as I was experiencing difficulty getting onto the client portal. I spoke to Megan Tingley, who was excellent in every way. She has a lovely telephone manner and was unbelievably patient as I followed her guidance with passwords and user names etc. Email support was quick and she was able to resolve the issue very successfully. Great customer service! Thank you.

Date of experience: June 14, 2023

J

Joe

US

5 out of 5 stars

The team were quick to offer help,

The team were quick to offer help, Especially Mark Hancock, They swiftly arrange the payment in to my account , I was so happy with thier services .

Date of experience: June 14, 2023

A
1 out of 5 stars

Awful Managing Agent. Where do I even begin?

Where do I even begin? PBM are awful. From trying to push through huge year-on-year and often unjustifiably inflated service charge costs (they admitted these were ‘benchmarking’ exercises- i.e not based on actual cost increases) for certain services, some of which it later transpired had not actually increased at all and then dropped these alleged, huge cost increases on leaseholders a couple of days before Christmas) to charging leaseholders commission for arranging services which should be part of their core job description anyway, to attempting to obstruct a group of leaseholders who wanted to hold them to account, to incredibly poor communication to bizarre attempts to counteract poor online reviews from dissatisfied residents after being left without water for almost 2 days, to arrogant and hostile staff when they are confronted with this behaviour - this company is the worst. PBM also tried to have this review removed because they didn’t like it. An update in response to Gary’s response below: You did not respond quickly at all regarding the water issue. In fact, it wasn’t properly rectified for months and initially PBM gave no thought to anyone with any mobility issues. None of my claims are unsubstantiated, they have just irritated you because you don’t like being called out. Regarding Gary’s comment about being reasonable: if you think that pushing up service charges by almost 40% - with no prior warning and completely insufficient proof that those costs did actually rise that much - just a couple of working days’ before Christmas and demanding payment by January 1st is completely reasonable then PBM is the managing agent for you. Several hundred other people disagreed.

Date of experience: June 12, 2023

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