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Whitegates Bradford

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1.00 /5

From the very start, I noticed a consistent lack of professionalism at this branch. Communication between team members is poor, and scheduling appointments seems to be a major issue. In a way, their consistency in being unreliable at least lets you know what to expect from the get-go! Working with them felt like dealing with a group of unmotivated summer camp dropouts who had no real interest in their roles—only in making life difficult for others when things didn’t go their way. For example, I tried to arrange an initial viewing - (by a non-subordinate - hint hint). That never happened because the person responsible took the day off and failed to delegate the task to a colleague even though I stressed the urgency and that I was travelling 4 hours. When I needed to schedule a second viewing/inspection, to help the branch - I proactively booked a date and time well in advance to avoid any confusion. Yet, even with that, two people couldn’t manage to coordinate it. Their response - “can you do 2 days prior to my suggested date”?!? Er..I would have chosen one of those dates if I could have done it right??? And I never received a written confirmation (email/sms) - I was told that they do not send out email or SMS confirmation….hmmmm..starting to think this branch belongs in the Jurassic era! The biggest disappointment, however, was the Sales Manager. You’d expect leadership to set the standard, but instead, reinforced the team’s sloppy work ethic. A member of staff kept telling me that she was just trying to do her job...and my response was "Don’t just do your job - do it BETTER!" If possible, I highly recommend trying another branch that services the same area. Their so-called accolades of being helpful and professional were nowhere near the mark. Good luck to future customers—hopefully, this review prompts the staff to step up and provide not just a service but BETTER service (baby steps)… if they’re capable of it. On a good note however, I got out of dealing with them unscathed! :-). Oh... Honourable mention to Gareth for showing me around a property and being welcoming - and that one star is for him - the one good apple!

1.00 /5

I wanted to reach out to share my recent experience with White Gates Services, as I had heard many positive reviews about Whitegates. Unfortunately, my experience has not reflected the high standard of professionalism I was led to expect. Throughout my time as a client, I’ve found it difficult to receive consistent updates or follow-up communications, even after repeated assurances from white gates team. Commitments to update me were often unfulfilled, which has impacted my confidence in your service. I believe that strong communication is essential to building positive client relationships. I hope this feedback is helpful and encourages more reliable communication in the future, as I genuinely wanted my experience to be as positive as others have found.

Reply from agent

Hi Arsalan, Please do contact me to share your experience as I genuinely want to know how we can improve our communication with customers. Thanks. Ian ian.hind@whitegates.co.uk

1.00 /5

Giving 1 star rating because 0 isn't an option.. 1 is being too generous... I will never recommend this company to sell a property with. As a first time seller, we would have expected the right advice to be provided when selling a property. We had only hired whitegates, as we purchased the same property with them so they already had the previous history. We had Whitegates come to our property for a valuation. It felt as if we were in control as it seemed like, the price we wanted, would be in our hands. Nothing was realistic. We did state that we wanted a faster sale (Like anyone would) and was offered to put our beautifully presented property on auction. This option should never had been presented to us in the first instance. We had contacted 5+ local estate agents while the property was on market, and they all stated that our property was not an auction property. After this huge mistake of signing the contract, I am now stuck for weeks ahead before I can do anything. Whitegates had 'booked' many viewings in for our property, 6 of what we know, but we were told there were a total of 9.. where only 1 customer had physically attended the property, 1 attended viewing in a total amount of 16 calender days.. to note, there was another property on the same street as ours, which was marketed 1 day prior to ours and had 10+ offers within 2-3 days and was SSTC within 5 business days (different estate agents). That property went over asking price, and since then I was told that for ours 'It wasn't too bad'. What a shambles. Now I understand that when a company like whitegates tries to offer you an auction route of selling a property, they let their partner agent do all the hard work, while Whitegates sit back and relax and take 50% of the profits IF the property sells, doesnt matter to them how long it takes.. Would not recommend.

Reply from agent

Dear GS, I'm sorry you decided to give us a 1 Star Review. James discussed all the options available to you to market your property. You elected to go down the Auction route and signed a contract direct with the Auction Company. It would apprear you have now changed your mind. We would be more than happy then and now to market the property for sale by Private Treaty.

1.00 /5

Had a home valued by this branch been waiting 2 weeks for the valuation and keep being told someone will call me 100% but yet again no phone call i am from the estate agency field myself and no this is no way to run a estate agents nowadays estate agents are not doing thier jobs !

Reply from agent

Apologies Boss H. I can't find your details to check. It's very odd if we had not been in touch or give you our thoughts at the Valuation appointment which is the norm. It's what we do!

1.00 /5

Avoid this estate agent. Worst experience of my life by renting property through them. Worst staff they just want to steal money from your deposit by making false claims.. Avoid renting this property through them 53 penny hill drive BD14 6NH. The landlady of this house make your life hell though her racist friend living next door to this house. I lived in this property for 7.8 yrs throughout this time I was continuously harassed, threatened by Annabel Myers (works at Whitegates ), landlady and her friend living next door of 53 penny hill drive and Whitegates failed to resolve any issues I was facing. They treat you like a rent prisoners and tried to controlled you. Soon I will be posting all the communications I had with this estate agent on different social media channels. I am also reporting them to trading standards and property ombudsman.

Reply from agent

Dear ‘Emraan’ I am extremely concerned to read your review, which I believe to be wholly inaccurate and potentially libelous. We as well as your landlord are disappointed that you have chosen to disregard the tenancy agreement you signed and vacate the property mid term and not face up to your responsibilities. I further note your comments “I do agree that the property needs professional cleaning, I wanted to to get it done but we were in rush”. I will be in touch further directly. Regards. Ian

1.00 /5
05.04.2024
"Worst Experience of my..."

<p>Avoid this estate agent. Worst experience of my life by renting property through them. Worst staff they just want to steal money from your deposit by making false claims.. Avoid renting this property through them 53 penny hill drive BD14 6NH. The landlady of this house make your life hell though her racist friend living next door to this house. I lived in this property for 7.8 yrs throughout this time I was continuously harassed, threatened by Annabel (works at Whitegates ), landlady and her friend living next door of 53 penny hill drive and Whitegates failed to resolve any issues I was facing. They treat you like a rent prisoners and tried to controlled you. Soon I will be posting all the communications I had with this estate agent on different social media channels. I am also reporting them to trading standards and property ombudsman.</p>

Reply from agent

Dear ‘Emraan’ I am extremely concerned to read your review, which I believe to be wholly inaccurate and potentially libelous. We as well as your landlord are disappointed that you have chosen to disregard the tenancy agreement you signed and vacate the property mid term and not face up to your responsibilities. I further note your comments “I do agree that the property needs professional cleaning, I wanted to to get it done but we were in rush”. I will be in touch further directly. Regards. Ian

1.00 /5
05.04.2024
Worst Experience of my

<p>Avoid this estate agent. Worst experience of my life by renting property through them. Worst staff they just want to steal money from your deposit by making false claims.. Avoid renting this property through them 53 penny hill drive BD14 6NH. The landlady of this house make your life hell though her racist friend living next door to this house. I lived in this property for 7.8 yrs throughout this time I was continuously harassed, threatened by Annabel (works at Whitegates ), landlady and her friend living next door of 53 penny hill drive and Whitegates failed to resolve any issues I was facing. They treat you like a rent prisoners and tried to controlled you. Soon I will be posting all the communications I had with this estate agent on different social media channels. I am also reporting them to trading standards and property ombudsman.</p>

Reply from agent

Dear &lsquo;Emraan&rsquo; I am extremely concerned to read your review, which I believe to be wholly inaccurate and potentially libelous. We as well as your landlord are disappointed that you have chosen to disregard the tenancy agreement you signed and vacate the property mid term and not face up to your responsibilities. I further note your comments &ldquo;I do agree that the property needs professional cleaning, I wanted to to get it done but we were in rush&rdquo;. I will be in touch further directly. Regards. Ian

1.00 /5

I would like to post a horrible experience with white gates Bradford, for tenanting my property through them. Took fully managed package for the landlords and they got me the worse tenants who left me damages and loss of 15k despite I keep them asking for action. Despite being a regulated service provider, they did an extremely poor job in managing my property and I would like this post to be read by the director of the agency that it is really unfair that despite charging for the higher package the service provided was hardly basic. Ibrahim

Reply from agent

Dear Ibrahim, I understand we recently forwarded your council tax bill after your Tenant vacated over 12 months ago. I appreciate you was not happy to receive it. It is infuriating when a Tenant doesn't pay the rent especially after 3 years of being a generally good Tenant. Covid aside, I still think you should trace the previous Tenant, now that time has elapsed as your solicitor suggested. The Jugement you obtained was not for £15,000, but I do think you should chase it as their circumstances may have changed now and they should not just get away with it. Good Luck. Ian

1.00 /5

Very Greedy estate agents. Charges for everything and anything. I've been a landlord with this agents and they've been very incompetent with their service. EXTRA CHARGES FOR INVENTORY, CHARGES TO SERVICE S21 NOTICE, WON'T DO PERIODIC INSPECTIONS, NEVER ANSWER PHONE CALLS AND DON'T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT ANYTHING. I had to deal with TDS myself, never informed my utility provider, never helped with tenant went into arrears. All this at charging me the highest agent charges. I believe they also take commission from contractors as well. I have pre warned them that I will put a bad review, they did not cared. Pls pls avoid them at all cost.

Reply from agent

Dear Lokesh, I think you are being a little unfair and inaccurate in your review. We looked after two properties for you. The Tenants were both paying and had been for over 12 months. You decided to manage the properties yourself which you now do. We provided copies of all documentation to allow you to take over the Management yourself. I wish you all the best. Ian

1.00 /5
Reply from agent

Hi Dan, I’m disappointed with the one star, please tell me why! ian.hind@whitegates.co.uk

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Sales Phone:

01274 306611

Lettings Phone:

01274 306611

Lettings Email:

bradford@whitegates.co.uk

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65 Darley Street, Bradford , West Yorkshire, BD1 3HN, UK, BD1

Since opening in 1979 we've helped thousands of customers like you buy, sell, let and rent property in Bradford and the surrounding area. How did we get to where we are today? We describe Whitegates Bradford with three key words: Professional, Knowledgeable and Trustworthy. Our team of 12 incredible staff gets those traits across and we're proud to be serving the local property market. We deal primarily with BD1 all the way through to BD18 properties, so you can be sure to find something anywhere in the city. If you're on the lookout to move in the near future, why not visit the office, give us a call or drop us an email? We'll be delighted to help you find your next dream home.

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