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Martin & Co Croydon

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1.00 /5

Extremely disappointed and upset!!! I agreed a price to find my tenants only and asked if there were any hidden costs, to which they said no. Then a month later they added on VAT after it was not even mentioned at the meeting.., then waited 2 long months to find tenants. Then added on a mountain of extra costs (which was needed but by no way cheap) including £408 to clean the property!!!! They offered this service but I thought it would be around £60 as the whole house was brand new and refurbished, bathroom unused, new floors etc. They should have warned me of how high these extra costs were especially after I was offered a payment plan solution BEFORE adding that on because of how expensive all the other extra costing was. In keeping this information I don't believe they have the customers best interest at heart. I wouldn't recommend them and I feel utterly horrified, I can't even face my invoice let alone think about paying it. I don't appreciate the lack of transparency and I feel completely painted into a corner. I'm so glad I didn't opt to do full tenancy service, God knows what else they would have sprung on me "And in reply to your reply beliw" I don't have a dishwasher or microwave so don't add things on, and no the way it was sold was that the vat was included in the 6%. Don't mislead people by your response. Your fee was sold to me as £1400 and 'no hidden costs'. And the 'HIDDEN COSTS' were more than a further £1200! Stop blaming customers everytime you get a bad review because all it needed was more transparency and there wouldn't have been an issue.

Reply from agent

Chantel, When we first met at the house, we agreed a discounted percentage commission for finding a tenant plus vat. After we had invested in professional photographs of the house you then came back and renegotiated the agreed commission to a lower amount, also plus vat, threatening to use another agent if we didn't. We advised you on the letting market value of the house, however you insisted on asking for a higher rent, that did not properly reflect the location of the house on a busy road with no parking. After listing on 16th September we showed 10 lots of prospective tenants the house, none of whom were interested at the rent you were seeking. You took our advice to reduce the advertised rent on 14th October and after several more viewings we found suitable tenants on 25th October. Although you asked us to find tenants and not to manage the property, as you are abroad, we found ourselves having to arrange the EPC, gas certificate and EICR on your behalf to ensure legal compliance. All requirements you had been advised of. Nothing was undertaken at the property without your prior approval via email and you have been provided with all the contractor invoices. The house had been partially updated prior to marketing, however no 'builder's clean' had been undertaken after the works were completed and workmen moving the gas meter had been entering the house in inclement weather. It's always going to be subjective, but the cleaning cost of £340 plus vat does not seem unreasonable for the whole of a spacious 1,100sqft three bedroom house, to include the oven, fridge/freezer. microwave, dishwasher, hob, the interior of the kitchen units and window cleaning. Due to the gas works taking place in the road and no supply to the house, we had to undertake still further work on your behalf for which there has been no charge. We have acted in good faith throughout this process and have had to go above and beyond the service level you agreed to pay us for. As matters stand though, we have had to pay the contractors - who you asked us to instruct - and over half the amount we agreed (plus vat) to find tenants for you is outstanding... 'Extremely disappointed and upset', indeed.

Contact details
Sales Phone:

0208 688 8565

Sales Email:

croydon@martinco.com

Lettings Phone:

020 8688 8565

Lettings Email:

croydon@martinco.com

Opening hours

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Address

145 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EF, UK, CR2

We specialise in selling houses and residential lettings in Croydon, Purley, Kenley and the surrounding suburbs and provide expert advice, guidance and support to our customers across the local area. Joint Directors Peter Brown & Paul Maruna together have over 40 years of industry experience and opened Martin & Co Croydon in 2009. With enviable local knowledge they're both passionate about supporting local people in fulfilling their everyday property needs. Croydon lies between fashionable South London and affluent Surrey and is only 10 miles from the centre of London. Rental prices are much more affordable than those further into Capital and the area is heavily populated with both commuters and families. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a property in or around Croydon or you would like a free valuation, please do get in touch with a member of our team who would be delighted to help.

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