I wished i could give them a 0 star. They have misled me during viewing about the property which led on me signing a contract based on false pretence. introduced me to a dodgy landlord who has not only made my life hell during that short 4 weeks tenancy but has now ghosted me to refund my deposit and my rent and they are denying having any responsibility with it. Although they know I would not have taken that tenancy if they did not vouch for that landlord. Forced to now involve courts to hold them accountable for their bad practices. Just avoid even the properties they claim to manage they are very useless, i had a hot water issue once , took them 5 days to fix it and it was during winter time. Just avoid or take extra caution when signing with them.

Worst estate agent we have ever dealt with. Extremely unprofessional and lacking any duty of care towards tenants. Communication has been consistently poor, with delays in responding to emails and requests. Due to these issues, we decided to move out. However, the agency has since provided what we believe to be inaccurate and misleading information to the referencing company. Our bedroom has suffered from mould since the day we moved in over 18 months ago. Despite reporting the issue on numerous occasions, it was never resolved. Instead, we were repeatedly told that the matter was being chased with the property manager, but no effective action was ever taken. During the bank holiday, we were locked out of our bedroom and made every reasonable effort to contact the agency before instructing an independent contractor to assist. Despite our tenancy agreement stating that such costs would be reimbursed in these circumstances, the agency is now refusing to refund us. We have requested copies of correspondence sent to the landlord regarding these issues, but these have not been provided. Based on our experience, we would not recommend this agency to anyone.

Terrible real estate agency. Specifically, employee Gita, instead of solving problems, makes them worse, always blames you, never takes responsibility, and constantly lies. 1.5 years ago, we reported the dampness and mold problem in the house, they said they would fix it, but they did nothing. When I told them I was pregnant, they said they would fix it immediately, but by the 6th month of my pregnancy, they had turned the house into a construction site. My baby is now 4 months old and they still haven't completely fixed it. My walls are in terrible condition. The room I wanted to turn into a nursery is full of mold. I'm currently living in a moldy house with my 4-month-old baby. I'm constantly using things to clean it, but it's not working.

Almost 2 years with this letting agency- my property manager is not very attentive. Their maintenance team can be unprofessional. (Once attended, and left lights on the property all day) Would not recommend to anyone - there are far better letting agents in Birmingham (my experience in the past). My intercom has never worked, fridge issues/delivery is now taking more than 2 weeks to be replaced, lift in my bldg always breaks down. I’m now liaising directly with the Landlord, doing things that should’ve been their job to liaise. Considering how much I’m paying for the property, it’s badly managed. I’ve changed property manager now - which she’s more prompt in response. Wish I never entered a contract with them. Planning to relocate in the next few months out of UK, otherwise I would’ve moved out long time ago.

!!!NEGLIGENCE REDEFINED: TENANT SAFETY IGNORED!!! I am currently on Day 50 of living in a property managed by John Shepherd (Birmingham) that is unfit for human habitation. Since 9th February, I have been dealing with a severe structural leak that remains active and unresolved today. The agency’s handling of this emergency is a disgrace. I am currently forced to live with: Active Electrical Hazards: Water is leaking through internal light sockets. I have witnessed sparks on the electrical board twice, yet the source of the water has not been stopped. Visibility Issues & Safety: The contractor’s only action was to remove the light bulbs. This has left one side of my living area without light, making it difficult to see the constant flooding on the floor. Physical Injury: Because of the poor visibility and the wet floor, I have already suffered a physical slip injury, a direct result of the agency's failure to provide a safe environment. Outrageous Management Demands: Property Manager Melissa Cannon has told me it is my 'contractual duty' to keep cleaning up this structural floodwater. I am being treated as an unpaid maintenance worker for a building defect I did not cause. For over two weeks, Melissa Cannon has hidden behind a scripted 'business formal' response, stating she is 'in talks' with the landlord regarding a rent rebate. It takes five minutes to call a landlord, but this agency has stalled for 14 days while I continue to pay full rent for a hazardous, partially uninhabitable home. They are clearly prioritizing the landlord's future interests over my current physical safety. If you value your safety and expect an agent who actually picks up the phone, avoid John Shepherd at all costs.

Avoiding this agency as I value my safety. I’ve been living with an unresolved structural leak for almost 2 months days water leaks coming through light fittings, electrical hazards, and no proper fix. Their only action was removing bulbs, leaving areas dark and unsafe, which led to me slipping and getting injured. Instead of resolving the issue, I was told it’s my responsibility to clean up the flooding. Poor communication, no urgency, and zero regard for tenant safety.

I was disappointed with the moving-in experience, as the checks and preparations prior to the start of the tenancy were not comprehensive. On 31 January, the apartment fob provided did not work, and no parking remote was given to me. I therefore had to travel to the office to collect a replacement fob, which cost me a lot in bus fares. I was advised to wait until Monday, 1 February, to receive the parking remote. On that day, I travelled to and from the office twice to test the remotes, and I needed to pay for bus fare as well. Despite changing two remotes, neither functioned correctly, and I was still unable to access the parking space and had to park outside. Someone opened the parking gate for me but the remote issue has not been resolved after three weeks - I cannot use my car if I parked in the parking area, but if I parked outside the parking fee is increasing as going forward, and no guarantee I get from agent the parking money can be claimed… I sent email and call them many times but the feedback is not prompt and not helpful. All these not well organized things and slow reply to my emails make the experience really struggling.

Appalling experience with John Shepherd. After 6 years of loyalty, they have committed gross professional negligence by authorized an early tenant move-out without my consent, breaking a fixed-term contract. Most alarmingly, they have taken unauthorized deductions from my rent account (increasing fees by 2% without a signed agreement). They are also currently ignoring a formal complaint. Absolute lack of integrity and professional standards. Avoid at all costs. UPDATE (March 4th): In response to the agency's comment below: I have already escalated this directly to your CEO and Property Management Director. As your agency has admitted professional negligence and performed unauthorized deductions from my client account, I have set a final deadline of 12:00 PM tomorrow for a written settlement. If this is not met, I will be proceeding with formal filings to The Property Ombudsman and Propertymark. I am awaiting a professional resolution, not a generic redirect.

AVOID AVOID AVOID!!! This is the worst property management company ever, lying to their customers especially Claire!! I have been trying to book a viewing and from the minute she booked it, she tried everything to avoid it and finally when we showed up for the viewing nobody shows up and then she starts lying about the fact that I called her and then when asked for the call records, she needed IT assistance. This management company provides wrong information about contracts and mislead their tenants , trying to trap them. Avoid at all costs.