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Robinson Michael & Jackson - Gravesend

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1.00 /5

I would like to note at the outset that my previous experience purchasing a property through Robinson Jackson was very positive. During that transaction, the sales team were extremely friendly, approachable, and supportive throughout the sales process. This makes the contrast with my more recent experience particularly disappointing. In the most recent transaction, my buyer was chain-free, and I was advised initially that matters were progressing normally. In order to avoid delays, I addressed all survey-related issues promptly, including spending approximately £3k on damp remedial works. These works were completed quickly and communicated to the agent. Despite this, progress slowed significantly over the following months. Updates were generally limited to assurances that matters were “in progress,” without clear detail. By February 2025 six months without meaningful movement and with significant personal time pressure, I attended the branch in person. At that stage, it became apparent to me that there was uncertainty regarding the true status of the chain. I later became aware, through another estate agent involved in the wider transaction, that the top of the chain was affected by probate and a tenant dispute with legal implications. This information was not clearly explained to me earlier in the process, and in my view this lack of clarity made it difficult to make informed decisions at an earlier stage. When I communicated my intention to withdraw from the chain due to personal circumstances, including an imminent family commitment, I felt under pressure to continue and was advised that withdrawing would likely result in the loss of my buyer. My interactions with the progress team Tammy, left me feeling that my concerns were not fully acknowledged or addressed in a supportive manner. This reflects my personal perception of those interactions. Following the end of the transaction, I was encouraged to leave a positive Google review, which I found uncomfortable given the overall experience. Buying and selling a home is a significant and stressful process, particularly when time-sensitive personal factors are involved. While I have previously had a good experience with Robinson Jackson’s sales team, based on this more recent transaction I did not feel that communication, transparency, or client support met the standard I would reasonably expect. I share this review to reflect my genuine experience and to assist others in making an informed decision.

Reply from agent

Dear Ferdinand, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate you doing so, as it allows us to review our service and identify where improvements can be made. We are grateful that you chose to return to Robinson Jackson following your previous positive experience, and I am very sorry that your more recent transaction did not meet your expectations. This was certainly not our intention. I would like to apologise that you felt the updates provided were insufficient. This is not the standard of communication we aim to deliver. The delays and legal issues arose within your seller’s onward purchase, and we were experiencing difficulties obtaining clear updates from the relevant parties. We did not wish to provide information that had not been fully confirmed; however, I am sorry that this was not communicated to you more clearly at the time. I am also sorry that you felt under pressure to continue with the transaction. We were aware of your personal circumstances and the time constraints involved. Our intention was to ensure you were informed of the potential consequences of withdrawing, while making clear that any decision was entirely yours to make. Once you had secured an alternative property, we were pleased to progress the transaction to exchange and completion within four weeks. Where chains are involved, there can unfortunately be elements outside of our control. We aim to manage expectations and provide clear advice based on the information available to us, and I am sorry if on this occasion this did not meet the level of service you expected. Thank you again for your feedback. It has been noted and will be reviewed internally. Kind regards, Lily Branch Manager

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