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Charles David Casson - Chelmsford

A selection of reviews/testimonials by highest rating
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1.00 /5

Service was wonderful at first in my sales process -listing the house, great photos, board up promptly. But as soon as the house was under offer, the service fell off a cliff. The estate agents representing the house I'm buying can't get hold of CDC, even for urgent queries, so come to me. My buyer had a survey 6 weeks ago which sparked a bit of renegotiation. This could have been relatively straightforward with prompt communication but over a month of chasing CDC and we're no nearer resolution (and almost every time I call I speak to a different team member who is now covering it with no idea of background or what is going on.) I've tried establishing deadlines - those Im buying from are getting nervous- but these are ignored. I've told them since I've signed a gazeal for my purchase I need to keep moving forward, but this is ignored too. I dont know if its lack of capacity, or competence, or simple disinterest, but their inability to offer the most basic support is pushing me to the point where I'll have no choice but to walk away from an advanced sale and start again. I'm only hanging in there because were got so far down the line, and its not the buyer's fault. But that can't go on forever. I genuinely feel this process would have been less stressful and moved more quickly had these estate agents not been involved at all. Such a shame.

Reply from agent

Hi Faye, I believe the team are in contact with you and this is being handled. We appreciate the sale stage is very difficult when buyers renegotiate etc and it must be handled sensitively and if we've fallen short in any areas we will do our best to put that right.

1.00 /5

Service was wonderful at first in my sales process -listing the house, great photos, board up promptly. But as soon as the house was under offer, the service fell off a cliff. The estate agents representing the house I'm buying can't get … More

1.00 /5

Terrible agency. The attitude towards tenants is rude. We rented an apartment on Crocus Way, for half a year water dripped from the ceiling and mold accumulated on us, the child was constantly sick, in response to our complaints and …

Reply from agent

Hi Irina, we are sorry you feel this way but do not agree with your comments. The proper process ha been followed in relation to your deposit. If you wish to make a complaint please follow our official complaints procedure on our website.

1.00 /5

Spoke to them yesterday about I need a bit more time in my flat cos I can't move in my New flat till 30th August they said get a hotel takes the piss so I spend money I might just stay here stuck up people

Reply from agent

Hi Tony, We're sorry to hear you are struggling to coordinate your move dates. Our property managers will be more than happy to discuss this on the phone with you to try and find a solution.

1.00 /5

Never get maintenance to work. And it is really urgent. Very poor service they did.

Reply from agent

Hi Jack, sorry to hear you feel that way. I understand a member of the team has spoken to you today and everything is in hand. All of our maintenance is reported online via an app and is tracked and time and date stamped.

1.00 /5

Disappointing.. I paid my rent on time and left the property spotless, when I later needed them for a reference so I could move I found it all but impossible to get hold of them and when I finally did and asked for a reference the lady I was talking to blocked me. I left a message on the website WhatsApp and sent emails… nothing.

Reply from agent

We’re really disappointed and sorry to hear about your experience, Scott. Please provide us with your contact details so we can investigate this further and try to find a resolution for you.

1.00 /5
Reply from agent

Please could you contact us to explain why you have left a 1 star review with no comments as we have no record of your name as having ever done business with us. We would love to investigate the matter and try to help you.

1.00 /5

Initially they were good. But you can't rely on them providing the promised great service. I've experienced selling or rental with them and it's a horrible experience. Slow response, incompetent and lack of transparency. .. They will refute this of course but investigate first before you deal with them.

Reply from agent

We’re really disappointed and sorry to hear these comments. I would be very grateful if you could contact our directors with your name so we can investigate things for you and try and find a resolution for you.

1.00 /5

The communication is so bad numerous of emails and whatsapp msgs ignored

Reply from agent

Hi Chrissy, we’re ever so sorry if we’ve missed some communications from you. To be honest the level of enquiries we receive for each properties means we are physically unable to respond to everyone. We truly wish we could which is why we have lots of auto responders with application forms to fill out etc. However we do our best to respond to everyone but sometimes a message can slip through the net. We’ve checked and can’t find your name on our WhatsApp platform so if you could please email neil@charlesdavidcasson.co.Uk with your enquiry and we will direct it to the relevant team. Many thanks.

1.00 /5

I solemnly and earnestly urge anyone considering renting with Charles David Casson agency to completely avoid. It was winter months, and within just the second week of renting. There was (No Heating), (No Hot Water), (No Communal Cleaner), even though all was officially declared in the contract. I called and emailed the agency as a matter of urgency due to the ice cold winter, the response was extremely slow and unbothered, they replied weeks later “we will sort it out”. A month went on and they didn’t. Still winter, Again I called and emailed, Another agent told me that my property manager had been “fired from the agency due to complaints”, didn’t surprise me in the slightest, so I told the new agent the problems with the property. After two additional months went on, an agent came and topped up the property meter, this agent said to me “the tenants had used to much heating why everything ran out”. I had never heard such nonsense in my life, it was winter and heating is a necessity. I also mentioned the cleaning, she said: “they are finding a new cleaner”. It didn’t sound sincere, it sounded like an excuse. Not to mention I also heard shuffling, like something living in the attic, I asked the another tenant who confirmed it was indeed what I thought, (RATS) living in the attic. This tenant told me that he also complained about the same issues but the agency did nothing. To cut a long story short, the property was utterly filthy and unhygienic, I’ve never seen anything like it, the same reoccurring issues happened many months after this and Casson was unbothered to fix them, they thought I was a fool, they thought wrong. So this time I called the council who came promptly to inspect the property. They found out the boiler had issues, hence no heating, no hot water. The second business director who was notified by the council was also at the property, he was simply unqualified, Unintelligent and lacking in every quality to run an agency. He tried his best to be condescending with me by making it out as if the issues were in my head, fortunately the council was there and could see the Issues, I put him in his place with words of wisdom and he went as silent as a mouse, which made me laugh Inside my head. I knew it wouldn’t be long before I left. God is great.

Reply from agent

Whilst your personal comments are not appreciated, we are sorry you felt this way. You lived in a shared house and yes the heating did break down a few times due to a boiler failure but this was attended to promptly on every occassion. As discussed with you in detail we were let down by the regular cleaner and so a new one was found, however it was also the responsibility of all tenants to keep the kitchen clean and not leave washing up etc. As you are aware the council attended the property and found it to be n a compliant state and they did not require any further action. As a gesture of goodwill we did instruct a pest controller to investigate at the landlords expense and there was no evidence of rats in the loft. We did not receive complaints from the other 5 tenants you shared the house with. We wish you all the best with your future.

Contact details
Sales Phone:

01245 835 859

Opening hours
Monday-Friday: 09:00 - 18:00 Saturday: 09:00 - 04:00
Address

Imperial House, Cottage Place, Victoria Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1NY, South East, UK, CM1

Charles David Casson is a family owned, independent, award-winning estate and letting agent for Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. With over 150 years of combined experience, we are dedicated to achieving the best results and making your move as stress free as possible. We’ll be there whenever you need us, from the first stage to the last, and beyond.

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