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Stones Young - Blackburn

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

I would never even think of viewing a house again with stones young, after what a member of there staff said to me when I put an offer in for a property with them, she totally did everything she could to stop me buying it when my offer was accepted she had someone else lined up for the property, which I later found out through a friend, it was a set up, so un professional, and a very upsetting experience

2.00 /5

Not throughly impressed . We used stones young as a letting agent for a property I had. Upon having to abruptly evict the tennants we struggled getting our bond back which stones young kept. We had to wait 3 months for our bond back which was in the contract we signed. But we had to do all the communication with them and chasing up for any updates which should of been the other way round . So the question is if I didnt chase this issue would I have recieved my bond back ??? . Poor side to the company.

2.00 /5
Reply from agent

Hello Homes Choudhary we are sorry that you have left a 2* review. As you haven't left any comments and I unable to locate your details on our system I am unable to respond and address any problems you may have had. If you could please contact our office to discuss how we could have improved we would greatly appreciate the opportunity. All the team at Stones Young

1.00 /5

AVOID STONES YOUNG, THE ARE SCAMMERS AND CON ARTIST. I HAVE HAD A VERY BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THESE AGENTS. THEY WERE MANAGING MY PROPERTY AND I HAD PROVIDED THEM WITH THE KEYS AND THEY TOOK PHOTOGRAPHS WHIST WE WERE PAINTING AND NOT AT THE PROPERTY AND THEY DID'NT EVEN ASK US HOW MUCH DEPOSIT WE WANTED HOLDING. I HAD TO COMPLAIN ABOUT JACK STONES WHO IS A NASTY PEICE OF WORK, AS HE ALWAYS SPOKE TO ME VERY RUDELY AND WAS ALWAYS VERY SARCASTIC. NICK LYDDON IS A VERY BIG LIAR. STONES YOUNG WOULD ALWAYS BE BIASED AND THEY TRIED TO HELP THE TENANT GET BACK HER DEPOSIT, WHEN THEY VERY WELL NEW SHE WAS IN THE WRONG. NICK LYDDON TOLD THE TENANT THAT THE PROPERTY IS IN GOOD CONDITION WHEN IT WASN'T. WHEN I CONFRONTED NICK LYDDON ABOUT IT, HE STARTED STUTTERING AND MAKING EXCUSES, I ALSO ASKED HIM IF HE HAD RECEIVED COMMENTS FROM THE TENANT BECAUSE I HAD RANG MY DEPOSITS AND THEY ADVISED THAT THE TENTANT WILL MAKE COMMENTS AND THE AGENTS WILL BE ABLE TO VIEW THESE COMMENTS AS WELL AS THE PHOTOS AND AGAIN AFTER CONFRONTING HIM HE LIED AND STATED HE HADN'T RECEIVED ANY COMMENTS, BUT WHEN HE SENT THE ADJUDICATORS DECESION ABOUT THE RESULTS IT WAS CLEARLY STATED, TENANT HAD MADE COMMENTS. HE PRETENDED TO LOOK AND STATED THESE HAVE JUST BEEN RECEIVED BECAUSE DISPUTE CASE HAS BEEN CLOSED. I COULD SEE HE WAS LYING THROUGH HIS TEETH. NICK LYDDON ALSO STATED THAT COOKER HOOD WAS ALREADY HANGING BEFORE TENANT MOVED IN WHEN THE ADJUDICATOR FROM MY DEPOSITS DISAGREED AND COULD SEE THROUGH THE PHOTOS THAT WAS INCORRECT AND IN THE END WE WON AND GOT THE DEPOSITS BACK AS WE GOT INVOLVED. I COULD SEE THROUGH THESE CHEATING AGENTS AND WHAT THEY WERE TRYING TO DO AND I WASN'T GOING TO LET THEM GET AWAY WITH IT. DESPITE ME WANTING TO VISIT MY PROPERTY FOR INSPECTION THEY WOULD NEVER TELL ME AND WOULD INSTEAD GO ALONE. EVEN THOUGH WE WERE PAYING TO MANAGE THE PROPERTY THEY WOULD ALWAYS BE BIASED TOWARDS THE TENANT. THE TENANT KATHRYN COUNSELL MADE OUR LIVES HELL. SHE DAMAGED MY PROPERTY, PICKED MY LOCK AND USED MY THINGS IN THE LOFT WITHOUT MY PERMISSION AND SHE NEVER PAYED HER BILLS AND WE USE TO GET COURT AND DEBT COLLECTORS CORRESPONDENCE. STONES YOUNG HELP THE TENANT BECAUSE THEY JUST WANT HER MONEY. TENANT ADVISED ME THAT SHE WAS GETTING ANOTHER PROPERTY THROUGH THE SAME AGENTS BECAUSE SHE KNOWS SHE CAN GET AWAY WITH MURDER THROUGH THE HELP OF THESE AGENTS, SO SHE WILL CONTINUE DAMAGING OTHER LANDLORDS PROPERTY. WE WERE SO STRESSED OUT WE DECIDED TO SELL IN THE END. THE TENANT KATHRYN COUNSELL AND HER DAUGHTER WERE HAVING RAVING PARTIES AND GETTING DRUNK AND POLICE WERE CALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE TENANT WAS DISGUSTING AND FILTHY AND LEFT CONDOMS OUTSIDE OUR PROPERTY, IN THE ALLEY AND BEER BOTTLES AT THE FRONT. SHE BROKE OUR TOILET AND DUMPED ALL HER RUBBISH IN THE OUTSIDE TOILET. SHE LEFT THE PROPERTY FILTHY WITH FAECES IN THE TOILET EVEN THOUGH WE NEVER RAISED THE RENT FOR EIGHT YEARS. THESE KIND OF PEOPLE WILL NEVER PURCHASE A HOUSE BECAUSE THEY GET HELP OFF AGENTS LIKE STONES YOUNG. WHEN WE DID MENTION RAISING THE RENT, IT WAS BECAUSE SHE PURPOSELY STARTED DAMAGING OUR PROPERTY BY FLOODING THE BATHROOM AND CRACKING OUR CEILING DUE TO A MAJOR LEAK. AS A RESULT, THE AGENTS SAID TO US THE TENANT WILL MAKE A LONG LIST OF JOBS THAT NEEDS ATTENTION IF WE WANTED TO RAISE THE RENT. WE HAD HAD ENOUGH AND TOLD THEM WE WANTED TO SELL THE PROPERTY. THE AGENT TOLD US THAT WE WILL GET INTO TROUBLE AND STATED THAT YOU ARE DOING THIS OUT OF REVENGE. WHENEVER THERE WERE FAULTS IN THE PROPERTY, THEY WANTED TO CALL THEIR OWN CONTRACTOR AND HE USED TO GO INTO THE PROPERTY WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. I DECIDED TO GET MY OWN CONTRACTOR AND HE STATED HOW CAN THE TENANT NOT KNOW HOW THE LEAK WAS CAUSED WHEN IT'S OBVIOUS. I URGE EVERYONE TO BEWARE AND DO NOT USE STONES YOUNG OR YOU WILL REGRET IT. . I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THESE AGENTS TO ANYBODY TO MANAGE A PROPERTY. UNLESS YOU WANT YOUR PROPERTY TO GET DAMAGED. THEY WILL DO EVERYTHING IN THEIR POWER TO LET THE TENANT KEEP THE DEPOSIT AFTER RUINING THE HOUSE AND LEAVING IT IN A STATE OF DISREPAIR.

1.00 /5
Reply from agent

Good evening. We are sorry to see you have left a one star review. As you have not left a comment and after checking our database you don't appear to be registered with us we are unable to address any issue you may have. As you will see from the majority of our reviews, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and are therefore disappointed and confused by your one star. We would welcome the opportunity to rectify any problems and would be grateful if you could contact our office to give us an opportunity to discuss this. All the team at Stones Young Sales and Lettings

1.00 /5
Reply from agent

Good morning. We are sorry to see you have left a one star review. As you have not left a comment and we don't have your full name we are unable to check our database to address any issue you may have. As you will see from the majority of our reviews, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and are therefore disappointed and confused by your one star. We would welcome the opportunity to rectify any problems and would be grateful if you could contact our office on 01254682470 to give us an opportunity to discuss this. All the team at Stones Young Sales and Lettings

1.00 /5

Very unhelpful website

Reply from agent

We are very sorry to hear that you have had problems with our website. We want our clients to have an excellent customer experience and always welcome any feedback that could help us to improve. If you could please contact a member of our team on 01254682470 to enable us to address your issues. We look forward to hearing from you. All the team at Stones Young Sales and Lettings

1.00 /5

Not good waste of time Once accepted offer after starting processing they change price and told us vendor need more money very disappointed and lost my advance fee

Reply from agent

Good afternoon Shaffan. We are unsure what the advance fee you paid is? Is this something you paid to a solicitor to engage their services? We are sorry to hear that you missed out on a property and understand how disappointing this can be. Unfortunately we are unable to find your details on our database so are unable to comment on your individual case. We will however address the issue as a whole. We actively discourage the practice known as 'gazumping' as we know the distress and upset this can cause. However we have a duty, by law, to put forward any offer that is submitted to our clients for them to consider. We act solely on our vendors instruction if they decide to proceed with a higher offer than one previously made. Our role as estate agent is to secure the best sale price together with the strongest purchasing position for our vendors. The market is exceptionally busy at the moment and many of our listings are selling well above the asking price within very short time scales, sometimes with upwards of 15 offers. This significant demand for properties in the current market means that many buyers are being left disappointed at missing out on properties that they really want as there can only be one successful buyer for each property. If you could call the office on 01254 682470 we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your dissatisfaction and explain the reasons for our vendor's decision. Kind regards The Stones Young Team

1.00 /5

I would warn buyers and sellers about dealing with this firm. Recently they advertised a land for sale and I was the first one to offer the asking price of £75000 and I was told that they will speak to vendor and will get back to me instead two days later they asked me to put my last and final offer and from that moment I knew there was something fishy going on. I offered £85k and got told the vendor has accepted someone else’s offer similar to mine. I don’t believe this happened despite this I offered further up to £100k as by law the estate agent is required to pass on the offers to the vendor and got told that the vendor didn’t accept the offer. I had funds available in bank and had sent them the proof of funds being available so why would a vendor refuse an extra £15000???? It doesn’t make sense!!!! I wouldn’t trust them for a second. I’m in the process of taking legal actions against them and will update accordingly.

Reply from agent

Good morning, we understand that you were disappointed to be unsuccessful with your offer but we acted solely on our client's instruction. There was very high interest in the plot and we received several offers of the asking price and above, therefore all interested parties were invited to make full and final offers. The vendor accepted an offer from another party. At this point you asked to make an increased offer, which as you state, we are required by law to put to our client. They considered your offer but decided to proceed with the other party and reject your offer. This was discussed in detail with you on the day and documented via email to yourself. At no point did we act in a dishonest or unprofessional manner. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter further with you. Regards Stones Young Team

1.00 /5

The worst agents going by far. Made a viewing and the agent turns up 30 minutes later. Made an offer on property only to be told us rejected. Then received a calls few days later saying the offer is accepted and to send documents and details of solicitors. Documents were sent and solicitors instructed and then received a call saying an increased offer has been recieved and if I wanted to increase my offer. I didn't increase the offer and no did they get back to me to inform me of anything further. Disgusting and rude mannered staff and awful service all in all. Further to the below response, your records are clearly inadequate as you requested the documents late one day and the next they were provided. Of course you have to act on vendors instructions which is why you rejected the offer and then decided to call and accept. What a coincidence that is, maybe to increase your own commission. Disgraceful service, appalling staff and rules & procedures.

Reply from agent

Good afternoon Ummar we are sorry and completely understand that you feel disappointed having lost out on the property you wanted. We have checked our records and unfortunately we had not received all the documents we required from you and in the meantime we received a higher offer than yours. We are required by law to inform our clients of any offers and you were given the chance to increase which you declined. We acted on the instruction of our client and accepted the higher offer. The market is exceptionally busy and demand is very high, therefore buyers are recommended by email to act quickly in providing documents. Whilst, as a company, we do not agree with gazumping we have to act on our vendors' instructions and unfortunately this can lead to disappointment for buyers. Again we are sorry for you disappointment and wish you every success in your house search. Kind regards Stones Young

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