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Ainsworth Lord Estates Blackburn

A selection of reviews/testimonials by highest rating
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3.00 /5

It was furnished

Reply from agent

Hi Susan, From looking at our records, you are registered as Lettings applicant, and you have posted a review for our sales team in Crystal Peaks. I also note that you have quoted: "it was furnished". The property you viewed is advertised as "furnished", so can I get someone in our Lettings team to be of any further help? Thanks

2.00 /5

Only use them if you are not in a rush to sell your property

Reply from agent

Hi Jillian, We are really disappointed to see your review. Unfortunately, we cannot find anyone in our system with your name, please can email us directly on sales@redbrik.co.uk so we can get in touch and help. We take our customer service very seriously and care deeply about the experience all our clients have with us. We look forward to hearing from you

1.00 /5

Very bad services, not honest keep telling u lies, once they got money they not bothered. So be careful dealing with Redbrik. They told me will solve the problem but never…

Reply from agent

Hello Niaz, We’re sorry to hear that you have encountered difficulties towards the end of your purchase and understand that you have spoken to the branch manager, who is doing everything she can to get the post-completion matter resolved for you. We believe that you have been happy with the overall service received throughout the process, so it is a shame that there have been some issues arise with the property toward the end which were no fault of Redbrik. We are continuing to look into the matter and the Crystal Peaks teams will come back to you direct. Best wishes, Redbrik

1.00 /5

I recently purchased a property listed with RedBrik, and unfortunately, my experience was overwhelmingly negative. From start to finish, the process was marred by misinformation, unnecessary fees, and a general lack of professionalism. When I first viewed the property, the estate agent showing us around was surprisingly unknowledgeable about basic details. They couldn't answer key questions about the seller’s position, such as whether they had found another property, and later provided us with incorrect information about the property chain. We were led to believe there was an additional person in the chain, which turned out to be false; our seller was purchasing a new build, not a resale property. When we viewed the property again, this time shown around by the seller themselves, we were finally given accurate information about the neighbors and the property’s position. It's concerning when the seller and estate agent are on completely different pages. RedBrik’s valuation of our property was another disappointing experience. Their agent seemed more focused on upselling their inflated fees rather than offering practical advice. We were repeatedly told about their "special methods" and "lists of interested buyers," which supposedly justified their high fees. However, their so-called "special" marketing is simply listing on RightMove or OnTheMarket, just like every other agent, many of whom charge significantly less. We decided to make an offer on the property, but were then forced to pay RedBrik’s non-optional “Secure Move” fee of £595. This fee is supposedly designed to secure the purchase and speed up the process, but in practice, it offers very little value. If anyone else in the chain withdraws, you’re left out of pocket with no recourse. It’s a one-sided cost that does little to "secure" anything when other parties aren’t bound by the same terms. The “benefits” that come with the Secure Move fee are equally disappointing. For example, RedBrik pre-orders property searches, claiming it will save time, but these searches were grossly marked up and failed to provide any advantage. In fact, boundary issues with the property—clearly visible on these searches—were completely missed and took months to resolve. If RedBrik is charging for these services, the least I would expect is proper due diligence, but they failed to catch glaring issues that significantly delayed the process. The “Secure Move” certificate, another part of this questionable package, has an expiration date indicating when you should expect to complete the sale. Our sale process exceeded this deadline by nearly three months, and when I inquired about this, I was met with a casual “we can extend it,” without any apology or acknowledgment of the inconvenience caused. RedBrik also assigns a staff member to manage the purchase process, but this service was far from helpful. Their role seemed to consist of calling me to chase my solicitor for updates, only for me to discover that my solicitor had already responded or was waiting on outstanding documents from RedBrik themselves. Despite positioning themselves as intermediaries, they offered no actual assistance in resolving delays and often seemed unaware of what was going on. When I raised a list of post-completion issues, including problems with the property that became apparent on the day we moved in, RedBrik’s interest vanished. Despite visiting their branch in person and being promised that the manager would follow up, I never received any communication. It became evident that their enthusiasm evaporated the moment we collected the keys. I would strongly advise potential buyers and sellers to consider other local estate agents who offer much better service at a fraction of the cost.

Reply from agent

Hi Joe, Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us. We would like to clarify a few points in response and offer you the opportunity to speak with us directly to resolve any outstanding issues, should you wish to do so. As Estate Agents, we rely heavily on the information provided to us. In this case, the Sellers were not fully decided on their future plans, which left us, and them, uncertain about their position. Later in the process, the Sellers decided to purchase a new build and informed you during your second viewing. Had their plans been clear from the beginning, we would have communicated this information confidently, but unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. When it comes to marketing, we go above and beyond simply listing properties on portals. Each property benefits from a bespoke marketing strategy created by our team upon instruction, ensuring maximum exposure for every home. This includes thorough database work, which we take great pride in. Our extensive database allows us to understand the position of our clients, enabling us to effectively match properties with potential buyers. Having recently celebrated our 10,000th completed sale, we stand by the value of our marketing, processes, and customer service—justifying our fees. In this case, boundary issues arose with the property you were purchasing. Upon receipt of the searches, this was not raised by the solicitors, as it may not be a concern for all buyers. A cash buyer, for example, would have the option to decide whether to address the issue. However, in your case, the mortgage lender flagged it as something they wanted to resolve before proceeding with the loan. SecureMove™ is designed to provide searches and transparency upfront, not to resolve legal matters, as we are not solicitors. The Branch Manager worked directly with you after completion and fully supported you with any issues that arose post-completion. We rely on the transparency of Sellers to provide all necessary information and on Buyers to conduct the relevant checks before making an offer on a property. The issues raised—such as taps not working and missing keys—were beyond our control, as we depend on Sellers for full disclosure. Our advice at the time was to raise these matters with your solicitor to assist in resolving them. Gemma (Branch Manager) went back and forth to provide as much support as possible, for which you expressed your gratitude at the time. Throughout the process, Redbrik has been fully transparent with you, providing all the information available to us at any given time. We understand that the condition of the property upon completion was not up to your expectations, and we apologise for the inconvenience you’ve experienced. We hope your solicitors can assist in resolving the matter.

1.00 /5

Enter at your own risk... These guys have done nothing but rip us off since we used them to rent our property, they have done next to nothing other than take our money at every opportunity. Trust me USE SOMEONE DIFFERENT.....

1.00 /5

Paul, the director of Aisworth Lord Estate, highly recommended a surveyor he used regularly & trusted, for a property we'd offered the full asking price on. …

1.00 /5

Paul, the director of Aisworth Lord Estate, highly recommended a surveyor he used regularly & trusted, for a property we'd offered the full asking price on. When the surveyor's report came through claiming it was not a mortgageable proposition, he instantly changed his mind about him. Paul said we should overlook the opinion & the identified repair work over 75k. Paul advised that we should now fork out for another surveyor for a 2nd opinion. His advice is comical. It gets better!! He took a deposit of 5k from us, explaining at the time that it was just a goodwill gesture to show we were serious buyers. After the report came through, we told Paul on 29th Sept, that we can not proceed, we asked him to return the deposit. Paul was now not forthcoming with communication, so my wife gave him a 1star rating. The communication instantly improved, she received an email threatening her with legal action for rating him. The prison attire is definitely not for her. 😆 Paul claimed on 5th Oct, that he's been in talks with the vendor to prevent us from losing our deposit. My wife has trust issues when it comes to him & insisted we visit the vendor. It pains me to say it, she was right! On 8th Oct, the vendor confirmed her suspicion. We decided to confront Paul in person today. When asked why he still has our money, he said he would be transferring to the vendor this week. 🤔 Paul said he was hoping to negotiate, he could offer us deal so we wouldn't lose our deposit. We asked him what he proposed. He's response "why don't you buy half the premises it would cost less". I can't stomach this man. My wife entertained him & asked for the price. Paul said 75k. Now for simple maths Surveyor valuation = 100k full premises Half premises =50k Paul's DEAL for half premises =75k I wonder if Paul failed maths Now for simple maths: Surveyor = 100k for full premises Half premises = 50k Paul's DEAL for half premises = 75K I wonder if Paul failed maths

1.00 /5

Paul, the director of Aisworth Lord Estate, highly recommended a surveyor he used regularly & trusted, for a property we'd offered the full asking price on. … More

1.00 /5

Poor service

Contact details
Sales Phone:

01254 819289

Lettings Phone:

01254 819289

Opening hours
Monday-Friday: 09:00 - 18:00
Address

23 New Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4DT, North West, UK, BB2

Ainsworth Lord Estates is a family run estate and letting agents. based in Blackburn, and Darwen. Owners Paul and Deborah Ainsworth Lord live locally as do all members of their long serving and experienced team. We are proud to service the property needs of the people of Blackburn, Darwen, East Lancashire and beyond. Our aim is to make your property experience as stress free as possible. With our exceptional local knowledge we can help you find your dream home, ideal buyer or trusted tenant. The range of property management, conveyancing, mortgage and alternative sale options that we offer enables us to service your property requirements quickly, expertly and all from our Blackburn and Darwen Offices.

Our team

Paul Ainsworth-Lord

Director

Guild of Professional Estate Agents
Property Ombudsman Sales
Property Ombudsman Lettings
Trading Standards
onthemarket
rightmove
Zoopla
Primelocation
Email / E-shot
Floor Plan
For Sale / To Let Board
Newspaper / Magazine
360 Photography
Professional Photos
Smart Viewing
Social Media Campaign
Video
Virtual Reality
Accompanied Viewings
Sales Progression
Manage / Negotiate
Windows Display
Property Brochure
Email / E-shot
Floor Plan
For Sale / To Let Board
Newspaper / Magazine
360 Photography
Professional Photos
Smart Viewing
Social Media Campaign
Video
Virtual Reality
Accompanied Viewings
Sales Progression
Manage / Negotiate
Windows Display
Property Brochure