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Northwood - Wigan

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1.00 /5

I would advise against using this company, although the reviews here suggest experience varies depending on individuals at the different offices. My two dealings with Northwood - in Eastbourne and Wigan - have been exasperating. To quote Shakespeare, I would say 'there is something rotten in the state of Northwood'. Eastbourne (mis)managed my house in Eastbourne for 7 years, allowing tenants to trash it then driving the eventual lovely tenants, and me, to distraction through simply being inefficient to the nth degree. Yesterday, I drove 2 hours to Wigan to view a house for purchase - only to find there was a bedroom missing. It is funny if you look at it a certain way, but, equally, one could see these people as charlatans. The bullet-pointed details online state 2 bedrooms + loft room. In fact, the second bedroom is now a landing due to a stairwell having been fitted there (to access the loft room) so there is no room for a bed in said second bedroom (haha!). I checked the floor plan from Northwood and, wait for it, there is no indication of a stairwell in the second bedroom which now renders it a landing. I shouldn't be surprised at all this, as the person I spoke to to set up this viewing was so self-important and stress-inducing on the 'phone, I had to actually stop the conversation and advise her on how to talk to clients. She made me feel like an utter nuisance just for trying to get a viewing! I don't think using this company is worth the risk. As I said, I suspect there is something endemic in the whole organisation that is amiss.NegativeResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Reply from agent

Susan, I want to start by sincerely apologising for any inconvenience caused after your experience with my team. As business owner, I expect my team to deliver the best possible service and will always investigate where that is not achieved. I would also like to point out however, that we are a franchise and I have no relationship with Eastbourne except that that we share the same company name, as with any other franchise. Therefore, I would have preferred that you left your feedback for the Eastbourne office against their Google entry and not mine (and I would be grateful if you would edit and remove it from mine). For the most part, the reviews left for my business, the Wigan Office, are excellent because that is the general experience. However, we are human and I accept that not everything goes the way we want them to and some people are left feeling dissatisfied, as in your situation. In terms of the issue of the bedrooms, we take instruction from the vendor who clearly (as you would if it was your house) wanted it to be described as 2 bedrooms plus a loft room as opposed to 1 bedroom plus a loft room. I am sure you understand why. And it is perfectly legal to do so. You noted that the floor plan did not show the stairs to the loft room which was an omission that I apologise for and we will resolve. The detailed description clearly stated in that bedroom that stairs led from it to the loft room. And, the photographs included clearly show the stairs in that bedroom. I accept you missed those aspects and focussed on the headline description and floor plan. But I refuse to accept that we set out to mislead when despite the omission on the floor plan, all other material clearly represented the situation. I am also sorry for your experience with the telephone call - I have listened to the recording and agree it could have been briefer and managed differently than it was to achieve the outcome you were seeking. I hope that we can have an additional opportunity for you to enjoy the general experience the vast majority of our clients experience. Stephen Adams, Director, Northwood (Wigan) Limited.

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Opening hours
Monday-Friday: 09:30 - 17:30 Saturday: 09:30 - 13:00
Address

55-57 Mesnes Street, Wigan, WN1 1QX, UK

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When it comes to helping the people of Wigan with their property needs, we believe there is no one better qualified than our dedicated team of professional, local experts here at Northwood Wigan. At Northwood Wigan, we understand that whether you’re buying your first home or selling your third, a little support can go a long way. If you are looking for lettings and estate agents in Wigan, look no further! We offer the full range of sales, lettings and property management services.

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