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Breckon & Breckon Summertown

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

Highly recommend to avoid such petty agencies who just want to extract as much money from customers as possible. No flexibility, understanding or accountability can be seen here. No responsiveness, the extractor fan, reported promptly, wasn’t fixed in 1 year! Even after leaving the property in exact same condition as was received they charged me, even for things that weren’t even present in the flat to begin with! They provide no service, are extremely rude once you sign the contract and will make moving out the worst experience of your life!

Reply from agent

Hi, We are disappointed to see your review; while we appreciate your frustrations, we do need to follow due process when you vacate a property if it is deemed there are charges due for issues, such as cleaning. Please be assured this process will be followed which is fair and totally transparent. If you wish to contact me directly, please do email greg@breckon.co.uk Thanks.

1.00 /5

Appalling. I own a property at Woodstock Close which is managed by Breckon & Breckon. Since they took over as property managers, service charges have gone THROUGH THE ROOF. They show no respect towards leaseholders, ignore communications, and treat us with arrogance bordering on contempt. There are so many issues with this company - from them claiming to seek the most competitive prices for works and simultaneously charging 15% commission on all major contracts, to their abject failure to monitor regular contractors such as the cleaner, leading to contractors billing without performing works - a problem which persisted unchecked for over a year. Breckon & Breckon have no regard for leaseholders, they don't care how our money is spent, they don't care about offering a professional service and they ignore highlighted issues and emails from leaseholders. All they care about is charging as much as they can and making the maximum amount of money for themselves, at the utter expense of leaseholders' financial welfare and mental health. I am in the process of gathering all evidence to make a formal complaint about this company to the Property Ombudsman and likely tribunal. I will also consider taking my story to the press as B&B's contempt for residents and good practice is nothing short of scandalous. They need scrutiny, and soon. * additional comment - the fact that Breckon & Breckon attempt to gaslight my feedback on their appalling management practices by suggesting I am bitter about my sale collapsing and that I "blame" them is completely inappropriate and immature and says everything anyone needs to know about this company and its conduct. My review did not even mention my sale, which is personal information. My sale did fail as the seller pulled out due to service charges making the property unmortgageable. But to dismiss my legitimate concerns by making innappropriate volatile personal comments is utterly unacceptable. Leaseholders wishing to sell are struggling due to the charges and properties at the Close are not selling and sitting on the market. But only the Ombudsman/law would ever make this Breckon & Breckon reflect on its conduct. The real life observable impact of its management has zero impact on its operations. I am preparing a complaint for the Property Ombudsman and Tribunal. This company ignores ALL communications with me, and the feelings of the chair of the WCLA (an unofficial group I am not legally obliged to be part of or engage with) is absolutely not a reflection of many leaseholders who are extremely unhappy about Breckon & Breckon's conduct and are not being listened to by the WCLA or Breckon & Breckon. The conduct of this company is deeply ill-advised and unrofessional and it will be answerable to the Ombudsman and the law. And likely the press. Shocking.

Reply from agent

Hi Zoe, We’re sorry to hear that you’ve been disappointed with your experience at Woodstock Close. Breckon & Breckon were appointed as managing agents in 2023. Since our appointment, we’ve worked closely with the freeholder and WCLA (an Association set up for the leaseholders themselves) to address several long-standing issues inherited from previous managing agents and to ensure the development is managed responsibly and sustainably. We have the full support of the WCLA, whose Chair recently wrote to thank us for our “practical approach, open communication, and rigorous financial management.” Service charges are not set by Breckon & Breckon alone but are reviewed and agreed in consultation with the freeholder and WCLA, based on actual maintenance needs and long-term planning for the upkeep of the buildings and grounds. We understand your frustration following the collapse of your sale (which you blamed on the maintenance charge) and appreciate how stressful that must have been. However, we do not believe it is fair to attribute that outcome to our management practices, which are transparent and in line with industry standards. While we felt it important to respond given the serious and inaccurate nature of your comments, we will not engage in further discussion on this public forum. Should you wish to discuss matters constructively, we remain available via the proper communication channels. Thanks, Breckon & Breckon (Asset Management)

1.00 /5

We had a deeply frustrating experience with this agency. The property was advertised with a move-in date of 30th July, which was then pushed back multiple times without clear explanation. We arranged a van and cancelled a holiday based on … More

Reply from agent

Thank you for sharing your feedback Beth, and we apologise for the frustration this has caused. We completely understand how disappointing it must have been to have the move-in date changed multiple times without clear communication, especially after you had made arrangements based on the original timeline. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide. We would like to discuss this further with you, please contact our Operations Manager Louise Passfield on 01865 20111 or alternatively Annabel Barnes who is looking after your tenancy.

1.00 /5

I do not rent my apartment through B&B, but the building is managed by them. Communication is extremely poor and even rude at times, with scheduled repairs being changed at the last minute, sometimes without any warning at all. Critical repairs take weeks, if not months, with no consideration for those with disabilities or children. I genuinely become anxious at the thought of having to contact this management team. Clearly, they haven’t taken on board any of the previous feedback written here or provided elsewhere. I was a building owner or landlord, I would avoid at all costs.

1.00 /5

‏Anabele doesn't have enough experience in managing reservations.. It cost us a lot of time and effort 👎🏻 …

Reply from agent

We have no record of your name on our system, and are very sorry to receive your 1* review. Can you please contact our Operations Manager Louise Passfield on 01865 201111 or louise@breckon.co.uk to discuss further.

1.00 /5

Had a terrible experience with Breckon and Breckon as a tenant. They attempted to charge us over £550 in end of tenancy charges, stating damage to the flat and no cleaning being done. Their own check in and check out photos demonstrated the claimed damages were present BEFORE OUR TENANCY, as well as showing that the flat was to a sufficiently clean standard. Luckily enough, we were able to proceed through an arbitrator who agreed with us and reduced the end of tenancy charge to less than half of what was originally claimed. Not after a huge amount of stress on our part. I think trying to charge us for damages that were present prior to our move in is extremely disingenuous of Breckon and Breckon, and seems like an approach to try and extract as much money as possible out of tenants. If you are a tenant with B & B, beware! Finally, I see the normal response to these negative reviews is to offer to call an operations manager - I can say with all honesty, I would rather run through stinging nettles and have a lemon juice bath than deal with this organisation again.

Reply from agent

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience Bobby. We’re truly sorry to hear that your tenancy ended on such a stressful note, and we regret that you felt let down by our service. We always aim to conduct our check-in and check-out processes with fairness and transparency, using independent inventory reports to guide any recommendations. We understand that deposit disputes can be frustrating, and we’re pleased that the arbitration process helped reach a resolution that felt fair to you. We take allegations of incorrect charges seriously and continually review our internal procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity in how we manage tenancies. While we respect your decision not to engage further, your feedback is noted and will be shared with the relevant team to help improve our service moving forward. We wish you all the best in your future home. Kind regards, Louise

1.00 /5

We had a GREAT start and the team were very helpful and lovely to deal with, but it went downhill when we moved out and an independent adjudicator sided with us and verified that Breckon and Breckon Summertown had used some extremely shady …

Reply from agent

Dear Courtney, We apologise for the issues that you have raised, and are sorry to receive your … More

1.00 /5

Unfortunately we rented a property from B&B. Once we left the property the estate agents held back our deposit. They did not thoroughly check the inventory checking in report against the check out report which resulted in us going to a …

Reply from agent

Dear Gabrielle, We apologise for the issues that you have raised, and are sorry to receive your … More

1.00 /5

Event though i was a good tenant for 4 years they deducted some of my deposit due to petty clauses in the tenancy. Be careful if you rent through Breckon and Breckon.

Reply from agent

We are very sorry to receive your review Rob. With all room let’s as per your tenancy agreement a mattress protector is required at the end of your tenancy, I am sorry if this was not explained this clearly. We hope you enjoyed your tenancy with us over the last 4 years, but feel free to contact our Operations Manager, Louise on 01865 201111 if you wish to discuss your concerns further.

1.00 /5

At the end of the contract, a big chunk of the caution was kept with very little justification. Disappointed

Reply from agent

We are very sorry to receive your review Tom. As per your tenancy agreement the property is to be returned in the same condition as it was given to you in, unfortunately this did not happen and therefore this has led to end of tenancy charges on your deposit. Please note that these charges can be disputed through the TDS if you feel they are unfair. Feel free to contact our Operations Manager, Louise on 01865 201111 if you wish to discuss your concerns further.

Contact details
Sales Phone:

01865 310300

Opening hours

Unknown

Address

294 Banbury Road, Summertown , Oxfordshire, OX2 7ED, Midlands, UK, OX2

Established in 1947, Breckon & Breckon has expanded vastly over the last decade, resulting in a network of seven offices, specialising in residential sales, residential lettings and asset management and is one of the largest leading independent estate agencies in Oxfordshire. <p> With our teams holding combined experience of over 400 years you can be assured of a professional, personal and tailor made service to meet your individual needs. <p> Our company values remain at the core of our business ethos and we are constantly embracing new technologies and marketing ideas to stay one step ahead. We advertise on all the major internet property portals, such as OnTheMarket and Rightmove as well as our extensive online marketing campaign and are one of the largest advertisers in the local weekly newspaper - The Oxford Times. <p> Oxfordshire offers great diversity, from a bustling City Centre to the serene countryside and idyllic Cotswold market towns. There are a number of famous landmarks, such as Blenheim Palace, Christ Church College, Bodleian Library and many more and this along with being a central hub for business being placed midway between London and Birmingham with good transport links and exceptional schooling make Oxfordshire a highly desirable area.

Our team

Lucy Kirby

Chris Dixey

Luke Mazonowicz

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Email / E-shot
Floor Plan
For Sale / To Let Board
Newspaper / Magazine
Professional Photos
Social Media Campaign
Video
Accompanied Viewings
Sales Progression
Manage / Negotiate
Windows Display
Property Brochure

No awards information available