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Whitegates Estate Agency Limited has room for improvement based on customer feedback. Customers particularly appreciate professional and service, though some mention concerns about communication and customer service.

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Been a tenant for 3 years

Been a tenant for 3 years. This situation has been extremely challenging, unprofessional, and discriminatory. Despite sending numerous emails to the office, particularly to an individual named Olivia Laycock MARLA, the Manager, my £2500 deposit has not been returned, and I have been denied a copy of the lease agreement. As a consumer and tenant in the UK, I am entitled to request a copy of the lease agreement and the return of my deposit. I have lodged a complaint with their Complaints Department, but have not received any response. I have made countless phone calls, only to be hung up on. My tenancy agreement ended in October 2024, yet I am being pressured to pay rent until March 2025, despite vacating the property in April 2024 and fulfilling my lease obligations until the end date. I have personally experienced bullying and disrespect, including an incident at their main office involving their main director, Mr. Chan, with Olivia providing cover for him. With no other recourse, I have resorted to legal action to recover my funds. I urge others to steer clear of these individuals, as they exhibit unprofessionalism, rudeness, and discrimination.

HI
An absolute nightmare of an experience

An absolute nightmare of an experience. I would never recommend such unprofessional service to anyone. I was constantly chasing them for updates, as they showed no initiative or effort throughout the process. They confirmed in writing via email that my bid had been accepted and sent instructions for the next steps. I proceeded with AML checks, which I paid for, spoke to a solicitor, took a day off work, and arranged a meeting with a mortgage advisor—only to be told later that someone else had made a higher offer. Of course, a higher bid means a higher commission for them, so they handed it over to the other buyer without hesitation. Even after this, I received no communication from the Crewe agency. I sent several follow-up emails, all of which were ignored. In hindsight, I should have paid attention to their one-star Trustpilot reviews before dealing with them. Please, do yourself a favor and stay away.

P
Shambles whitegates

Whitegates estate agents Walton Vale unprofessional! I enquired a property to rent ( WALTON VALE LIVERPOOL ) via rightmove approx 2 weeks ago, phoned them up last week in which they took my details and said there should be viewings next week. Double checked Rightmove today and the property has been taken off! What a waste of space, the staff lack communication and customer skills, how they keep in business. If I failed my customer twice my line manager will be asking questions! Over looking a customer once is bad enough, but, a second time after a complaint has been there's something wrong and must be sorted before a third complaint goes in

AT
Ridiculously High Rents

Sorry but where do you get some of the prices of some of your rents from? Looking at images of some of your properties available for rent and I'm shocked. £700pcm for a 2 bed terraced house with a room with no flooring, exposed pipes and decor that looks outdated even by 90s standards? We're not talking in a city centre here either we're talking a small town in West Yorkshire. £650pcm for a 1 bed house which again, has a room with no floors, white goods that are incredibly stained with tobacco, no wonder young people and families can't afford to move!

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ME
5 out of 5 stars

We enlisted Whitegates Walton Vale…

We enlisted Whitegates Walton Vale offices help to put my mums property on the market. We were very happy with the way in which they marketed it and their promptness in doing so and we had lots of viewings booked in straight away and the house sold within 24 hours. All the staff we dealt with (Debbie, Joanne & Leanne) were really helpful not to mention professional every step of the way & I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them or using them in the future.

Date of experience: January 6, 2021

SJ
5 out of 5 stars

Gail was amazing

Following the failure to deliver by the local “independent” agent, I enlisted the services of Whitegates Huyton branch. Gail was superb and handled the politics of a sale resulting from a matrimonial breakdown with all the diplomacy of a United Nations ambassador! They delivered and ensured the sale process was swift and stress free. I’ll be using them for my future purchases/sales.

Date of experience: December 19, 2020

SH
5 out of 5 stars

Amazing!

Dealt with Whitegates Walton vale branch Liverpool to sell my property. The team are so professional, efficient and driven! The whole process from start to finish was excellent! I would throughly recommend this team! Thanks Whitegates

Date of experience: December 15, 2020

DT
5 out of 5 stars

Im writing this review to express the…

Im writing this review to express the gratification I have for Debbie , Joanne and there team at both Whitegates Walton Vale and Whitegates Sefton . When I went to buy my property, I explained that I work away with my job , and really would struggle to be around for contractors/ surveyors . Joanne explained that this wasn’t a problem and that Whitegates would take care of any viewings / inspections etc . This was a massive help to myself .Forwarding 3 months later , they took care of everything until completion. As I Wright this review , I’ve got a text from the lettings team to say they had a vetted tennant waiting to move in around the 1st / 2nd week in January . I couldn’t recommend these guys enough !! Thank you Whitegates 👏🏻👏🏻👍

Date of experience: December 15, 2020

JB
5 out of 5 stars

Supportive & Efficient

Selling my property with Whitegates (Walton Vale branch) and the team have been so supportive and efficient... I can’t recommend their services enough!

Date of experience: December 13, 2020

AD
1 out of 5 stars

Unprofessional

Unprofessional. Rude and incompetent. Didnt even bother to notify of a cancelled booking for viewing. Kept waiting for 40 minutes, then on phone for 20 minutes only to be told that the property was no longer available. Dont take down old advert from website and are just careless.

Date of experience: November 11, 2020

JM
1 out of 5 stars

Having rented through numerous Estate…

Having rented through numerous Estate Agents I can honestly say Whitegates are the worst. The turnover of staff is ridiculous & the internal communication just as bad. It's no wonder the company finances are in such a state. Avoid like the plague.

Date of experience: November 6, 2020

GB
1 out of 5 stars

Had a note posted through my door…

Had a note posted through my door saying I need to sign for delivery. I have paid 2 pound to the post office, letter came today and it is a letter for your estate agency, thats all... a letter, which we have had to pay for. What a scam! A disgrace!

Date of experience: October 6, 2020

S
1 out of 5 stars

Poor experience

Poor experience. Nightmare viewing houses have to have endless proof, then days go by without hearing a response. Keep having to chase things up by calling them.

Date of experience: September 8, 2020

JB
1 out of 5 stars

Stay away

Stay away. Nottingham Whitegates Agency (Beeston especially) is a theft. They stole our half deposit. Do not trust your agreement because they do what they know and do not care tenants.

Date of experience: August 25, 2020

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