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Hunters

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1.00 /5

Be aware of this agency! Avoid at any cost! Mr Graham's attitude towards my family over the phone and via emails is very unprofessional and rude. He has treated all of us with not respect at all times as a whole. Graham mocked us three tenants multiple times. Due to issues and errors in Home let system, Mr. Graham Tickner advised Homelet to closed my report on the day three incompleted to my income (data access report) so we had to go with a quadruple deposit, as we were told if not we not getting back our holding fees. The evidence given to the Hunters team, they did not try and back or help their customers. Instead they will go out of their way to tell you they do not care it is your problem. Mouse activities, Ruths, from a day one, gas repair i.e. Not one care will be given by Hunters after you give up your money. I must say though as long as you line their pockets with money they will be very happy and lovely team. Graham expose his self publicly with ridiculous, nonsense comments to our reviews to the set criteria to let by their policy GROSS Incomes !!! See attached. Lack of elementary knowledge. For a year in this tenancy we were charged at two different price list and our holding fee became simply "admin cost", in total of over £1k, incl interest earned at our money?!!! At the ends of our tenancy at 52b Oakhill Road, SM1 3AE, Hunters Rand refuse to schedule an inventory check out. It has proved again their way of manipulation towards tenants. We had to arranged our inspection and pay again at our cost. In their price list applies inventory check out fees of £102, the amount we paid at the begining. At the end we received email that it was free of charge and we actually paid for inventory check in - not listed at the price list! Fraud!!! See attached. Also makes abusive phone calls, some of which are recorded and in an emails. This is making me feel very distressed and anxious. Comments as quoted: "The boat sailed. You need to understand that although Home-let says acceptable (not passed) this does not mean that your son has passed" - Teresa P. , I spend more on my holiday than you earn in a year!!! - Graham Tickner Very poor service at all levels. As a member of Property Ombusman the decision has been made as expected. Quoted "The agent was required under Paragraph 10b, f & g TO carry out in order TO ensure that referencing was properly completed and COULD make an informed decision to the Complainants". "This can only be determinated by a court following a trial. Mr Graham COULD BE more professional" ?! Graham has claimed loss to my complaint and this was dismissed completely! Graham, your comments have nonsense. As you know your agency still holding our money for no reason. Learn to treat people with respect to get this respect in return! My review is based on your service! Funny enough! Make your own assumptions people, avoid them and be happy!!!

Reply from agent

Nevena, why do you keep on re-editing your review? This has been looked at by The Property Ombudsman and thrown out, we were cleared in every one of your 'complaints'! You suffered no loss whatsoever and yet you keep on re-editing this proved to be nonsense review. This former tenant went to The Property Ombudsman and every one of her complaints were dismissed completely. We were found to be professional, honest and fair with her in every single way.

1.00 /5

Very poor management. Non reasonable admin charges for work which has not been undertaken and charge to two differing fees for the same service. Requirement for one bank account with name of 3 people. Showing no respect to their customer.

1.00 /5

RUDE and INCOPETENT staff, their referencing agency cannot read a Tax return letter from the HMRC, they also do not accept pay slips as a proof of income, nor do they know the difference between Self Employed, and Full/part time Employed. Graham will laugh at your income because "he spends more money on his holidays than you earn in a year" ETC. AVOID at ALL costs. Also making complaints is pointless as Graham is the owner of the carshalton branch and he will ignore your complaint even if it is sent by Citizen Advice. Apparently as far as homelet and hunters are concerned my GROSS earnings are under 10,000 even though HMRC states 13000 Gross! GROSS is what homelet and hunters take as a number, even my NET income is higher than 10,000, 13,000(gross)x0.8 is 10,400 NET so both GROSS and NET are over the requirement yet i still dont meet their requirements for 10,000 gross? and i earn over 13,000. make your own assumptions people.

Reply from agent

Dear Kris, I am sorry to read your review today. I am surprised as we have been open, honest and respectful with you at every stage of your tenancy. Your landlord requested a larger deposit as your income was below the minimum amount required to pass the Homelet referencing. You agreed to the higher deposit amount requested by your landlord and he also gave you the option of reducing the deposit on re-referencing once your earnings were higher. Two months into your tenancy you asked us to re-reference you which we did via Homelet, the UK's largest referencing firm but the result was that you were still earning below the minimum required amount While this amount was close, it still did not meet the MINIMUM required. You mention a higher figure but this was your business gross income, NOT your personal income which was not high enough according to HMRC. Your business may turn over the higher amount you mentioned but you have to deduct running costs and then you have your income! These are the facts and we have treated you with the utmost respect at all times but you and your family have not been particularly respectful to us for simply doing our job. As for ignoring your complaint, we have had dozens of emails and phone calls but as you are fully aware, the fact is you don't earn enough money to achieve the deposit reduction. You have now moved and you have received a 100% deposit return which is always our aim for every tenancy. We wish you the very best for the future. Graham Tickner.

1.00 /5

RUDE and INCOPETENT staff, their referencing agency cannot read a Tax return letter from the HMRC, they also do not accept pay slips as a proof of income, nor do they know the difference between Self Employed, and Full/part time Employed. Graham will laugh at your income because "he spends more money on his holidays than you earn in a year" ETC. AVOID at ALL costs. Also making complaints is pointless as Graham is the owner of the carshalton branch and he will ignore your complaint even if it is sent by Citizen Advice. Apparently as far as homelet and hunters are concerned my GROSS earnings are under 10,000 even though HMRC states 13000 Gross! GROSS is what homelet and hunters take as a number, even my NET income is higher than 10,000, 13,000(gross)x0.8 is 10,400 NET so both GROSS and NET are over the requirement yet i still dont meet their requirements for 10,000 gross? and i earn over 13,000. make your own assumptions people.

Reply from agent

Dear Kris, I am sorry to read your review today. I am surprised as we have been open, honest and respectful with you at every stage of your tenancy. Your landlord requested a larger deposit as your income was below the minimum amount required to pass the Homelet referencing. You agreed to the higher deposit amount requested by your landlord and he also gave you the option of reducing the deposit on re-referencing once your earnings were higher. Two months into your tenancy you asked us to re-reference you which we did via Homelet, the UK's largest referencing firm but the result was that you were still earning below the minimum required amount While this amount was close, it still did not meet the MINIMUM required. You mention a higher figure but this was your business gross income, NOT your personal income which was not high enough according to HMRC. Your business may turn over the higher amount you mentioned but you have to deduct running costs and then you have your income! These are the facts and we have treated you with the utmost respect at all times but you and your family have not been particularly respectful to us for simply doing our job. As for ignoring your complaint, we have had dozens of emails and phone calls but as you are fully aware, the fact is you don't earn enough money to achieve the deposit reduction. You have now moved and you have received a 100% deposit return which is always our aim for every tenancy. We wish you the very best for the future. Graham Tickner.

1.00 /5

Lettings Side - If there was a 0 star option I'd select it. This relationship started well but 2 years on I am desperate to extract myself. If you want a letting agent that is only concerned about their fees and defending poor management then these are your guys. I'm trying to end this one based on their track record of failure but all I get is a request for all fees due up until the end of the contract (somewhere around 4k for doing nothing). Sure, these guys will be good and cheaper than other agents if you have a good tenant. The minute you get a problem, these guys have all the excuses ready for why it's not their fault. My favourite was when one of the team defended their fees saying 'we showed your house'. To which I had to remind them they didn't and if they had, they would have seen the dog (pets banned) that was breeching the agreement and did 90% of the damage I ended up paying to address (Oh and I nearly lost my new tenant). Lucky I seem to have good guy in now and we've found it best to cut Hunters out of things.. although they still want their money of course.

1.00 /5

Would never use them again! I was led to believe this company was an independent business, but unfortunately learnt after signing up that they're a franchise, part of a big chain. I found Fleur to be quite pleasant on my first meeting but when things started going downhill I soon saw her true colours- quite rude & patronising! With hindsight she over valued my Apartment by £30,000 & when she demanded a price reduction 2 weeks after signing up, didn't like it when I said no, reminding her she valued it at the higher price not me! They said they'd do the viewings for me but when it came to it, they gave excuses saying they were double booked or a colleague was delayed so could I do them. This messed me about & I wasn't happy. I recently went to collect my keys on a Saturday last month & the office was locked with no one there?! I then found out it's often locked on a Saturday as only 1 staff member is in who goes out on appointments. No one to cover so the office is locked. I had to go back on Monday. I was understandably fuming because I wouldn't have chosen this company had I known they have very few staff & often close up on Saturdays. After arguing with Fleur, I've ripped up my contract with Hunters & have gone to a more professional agent. The new agent have provided better presented particulars of my property & better service. I've now sold my apartment & am pleased Hunters aren't getting the commission after the terrible service & misleading me on the price of my apartment.

Reply from agent

I am so sorry but we have searched all of our database and we cannot find any record of your name at all. In addition, I'm afraid I have no recollection of the events you mention. I would be grateful if you could give me a call so that we can discuss this further. Fleur

1.00 /5

Reading the negative feedback from Mr Boeteng, I have to agree..... I went down to the office to register last Saturday - 15th April & the office was closed at 12.05pm. No one there.....?! I wanted to register my details & request a viewing but as Hunters were closed on a Saturday, I couldn't get my viewing. Very frustrating but I feel sorry for their owners who probably don't even know that this company have very few staff, preventing people like me from viewing their properties. I spoke to them on the phone Monday, but no one called me back to book in a viewing........ I've since bought a property through another agent but would definitely not use Hunters again.

Reply from agent

Thank you 'Alice Smith' for your review. Interestingly I have viewed our CCTV footage for the time you say and no one came to our door at this time. We actually had two members of staff in the office all day on Saturday so you must be confusing us with one of our competitors! Also, our staff have work mobile phones and are contactable day and night! Kind regards, Graham Tickner

1.00 /5

A cold-blooded, thick-skinned team that would trash anything in their way for a bigger commission. They would suit the seller, but as a buyer, I would be vigilant, as they are sneaky and they would stab you in the back with no remorse. Our story is that we had two offers accepted for two properties to buy, one of which was advertised by Hunters-Carshalton. We were honest (something that we learned, one should never be when dealing with estate agents) and told them that upfront. We chose their property in the end, and pulled out from the other one. Though, they haven’t taken it off the market and continued arranging viewings, so that a week later we had a call from them telling us that we were gazumped… I know it’s not illegal and that it’s a common practice around here, but that’s so inconsiderate. So, thank you for ruining our lives! We could have had a home, hadn't we chosen the property advertised by this bunch of heartless people, as prices are going up so rapidly and it is so hard to get an offer accepted nowadays. If you are considering buying through them, I would think twice!

Reply from agent

Dear Mr & Mrs Popa, I am very sorry that you feel so upset by your recent dealings with us but I must clarify some facts. You offered £372,500 on the Mullards Close house on the 14th September and the seller did accept your offer but you were still considering the other property in Worcester Park so were unable to commit. You reduced your offer to £372,000 on 15th September and the seller accepted your reduced offer. I advised you that due to the seller’s very strict timescale you needed to get your finances in place as soon as possible. You advised me that you were unable to see your mortgage broker until the 28th September, I advised you that our broker would be able to see you much sooner but you declined to take me up on this offer. We had 3 viewings booked for Saturday 19th September which the seller wanted to go ahead and on 21st September we received an offer from another buyer for £383,000, some £11,000 more than your offer. The sellers were informed and asked me to call you to see if you would increase your offer. When I spoke to you I explained about the competing offer and gave you the opportunity to increase which you chose not to. We are legally obliged to inform the seller of all offers received and the decision of how to proceed is with the seller not us. Your review says that we are ‘cold-blooded, thick-skinned’, unfortunately in this market there is little room for sentiment. I always deal with all of our customers professionally and politely. I always keep everyone fully informed of all of the facts. You go on saying that ‘the team would trash anything in their way for a bigger commission’. Well the higher sales price gives me £8.25 (less income tax and N.I) more commission! Anyway, believe it or not, we never even consider our commission when dealing with offers, just the seller’s best interests. You continue saying that ‘we were honest, something that we learned, one should never be when dealing with estate agents’. Well we were honest with you, and everything you told us would not have changed this outcome unless you are saying you would lie to us by making a higher offer that you didn’t intend to stick to? You talk about gazumping and that ‘it is common practice around here, but that’s so inconsiderate’. True gazumping is harsh (fortunately very rare as sellers wouldn’t usually instruct us to accept further offers once a sale has begun) but your sale had not begun, solicitors were not in touch with each other and you had not had a survey carried out. If you put yourself in the sellers’ position, accepting £11,000 more for your house is inconsiderate, really! You say that we have ruined your lives. I don’t really know how to respond to that, obviously if we really have, I am devastated. But please have a serious review of what actually happened and I am confident that maybe that comment is a little overstated. We are a ‘bunch of heartless people, think twice about buying from them’. Absolutely not true, I regularly get very upset about the outcomes of sales. However, I get over this by going home knowing that I have done the best for the seller and have been open and honest with all concerned. Again, I am very sorry that you feel the way you do and that rather than speak to me you felt the need to post a nasty ‘sour grapes’ review to the world. Maybe by doing so you feel better now. I hope you look back on this experience and see the whole picture. Fleur Tickner.

Contact details
Sales Phone:

020 8669 1231

Lettings Phone:

020 8669 1231

Lettings Email:

carshalton@huntersnet.co.uk

Opening hours

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Address

92 High Street, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3AE, UK, SM5

Hunters is the UK’s fastest growing, independent estate agency chain. We are the largest estate agency franchise network with over 130 branches throughout the country. Our ambition is to become the nation’s favourite estate agency brand by 2020 and to achieve this we intend to invest more time, money, expertise and technology than any other estate agent. We established our business in 1992 on firm principles of excellent customer service, unrivalled pro-activity and the best possible results for our clients. OUR MARKETING APPROACH Our marketing strategy is based on a very simple principle - the more buyers we can get interested in your property, the better price we are going to get for you. Your home will be marketed within your local area, across your region and throughout our entire national network; bringing more buyers to your door. Our dedicated Marketing Department ensure that Hunters is seen across a huge variety of media. We consider ourselves to be market leaders in the key areas of communication and technology including national television adverts and newspapers! Hunters is at the forefront of the latest developments in the industry and was the first estate agent to introduce a mobile app for smartphones. The full Hunters marketing package includes our dynamic, intuitive website huntersnet.co.uk, our mobile website, profiling on the top online property portals, Hunters property apps for Social Media and smartphones, and ‘Intelligent’ For Sale & To Let boards – where applicants can view your property details on their mobile device simply by texting or scanning the QR (Quick Response) code on the board. OUR MOTIVATED PEOPLE Our biggest strength is our people – we are an Investor in People Company, with fully qualified staff via the Hunters Academy. The Academy was founded in 2003 and our courses have gone on to gain the highly sought after accreditations. We firmly believe in providing the best training; it is essential in equipping our staff and franchisees with the professional skills required to ensure the highest standards in customer service. QUALIFIED, REGISTERED APPLICANTS As well as our guarantee to accompany 100% of all viewings, we also assure that only genuine, qualified buyers are brought to your door. What’s more, our interlinked network ensures that we will find the right buyer for your property – regardless of whether they live next door or on the opposite side of the country. All buyers registered with us will be contacted within 24 hours of your property being marketed.

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Fleur Tickner

Graham Tickner

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