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Nicholas Humphreys - Wimborne

A selection of reviews/testimonials by highest rating
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4.00 /5

We have been renting a property with H&B since 2021, and have a lovely place we call home. Through effective communication with Karen, we have been allowed to make some changes to suit us, which makes our home more personal, and less of a property that belongs to someone else, (although we know it does). Any issues we have experienced, or advice needed, Karen has been more than helpful to ensure our needs are met. Thank you for all you do, we really do appreciate it, and wouldn't be here without you! Would we recommend?? Absolutely yes!

Reply from agent

Dear Sue, Thank you for the 5 Star review i will pas this onto our team. Kind Regards Team H&B

4.00 /5

Nikita Horton , A breath of fresh air . So professional and a charming person . We'll be sorry when she leaves as she dealt with matters quickly and efficiently! Clive and Vicky Birch.

Reply from agent

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us at Nicholas Humphreys. Our team strives to provide the best service possible, and it’s fantastic to know we met your expectations. If you ever need assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out – we’re always here to help!

4.00 /5

Wimborne team were very helpful 👍🏿 …

Reply from agent

Thank you! We will always try and help if we can. Kind regards. The H&B Team

3.00 /5

Further Update Issue with the property has been going on since November 2023, damp still in chimney. MD not been in contact, however Jack in the office has now assising with us liasing for another quote. Bring back Nakita Horton! Update The owner of the company was very helpful, after raising the issue I had with him direct he followed it up within 24 hours and visited my property to address the issue. He is currently investigating this internally and is keeping me updated during the process. Making a bad experience into a positive experience. Previous one star comment I am a tenant and have been waiting 3 months for a maintenance issue. Chased 6 times by phone and email in the last week and still waiting for Megan to respond. I have given reasonable time to find a solution to the damp in the property and yet we have had no solution after months of raising this with H&B Bear this in mind before renting.

Reply from agent

Thank you Georgina for updating your google review to 5 Star, really appreciate it and am sure Bhav will continue to help you moving forward

3.00 /5
Reply from agent

Hello Jessica, Thank you for the review. Unfortunately I can't see that you are a recent Landlord or Tenant but it would be great to understand how you feel we could reach 4 or 5 stars! We are always open to honest feedback from genuine customers in case we can further improve our services. Please feel free to contact me direct on 01202 856022. Kind regards Ben Richardson (Marketing Manager)

2.00 /5
Reply from agent

We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. This certainly isn’t the standard of service we aim to provide, and we understand how frustrating it must have been to have appointments cancelled at the last minute. We value your time and feedback, and we will be reviewing what went wrong to ensure this doesn’t happen again. If you would like to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly. We’d like the opportunity to make things right

2.00 /5

Viewed a lovely property which we went through the application process for, even offered extra 6 months rent as we were so keen on going ahead. Took 5 days to hear back to say we were unsuccessful, rude lady on the phone who when I asked why it had taken so long/why we werent chosen for this property, she said they don’t like to ‘harass’ landlords... harass and communicate with are different things in my eyes having worked in sales. I was then rushed off the phone and have since found a property made an offer and paid deposit in same day. If you want anything doing quickly as new renters avoid this one! Have received an apology from the manager which I fully accept and understand we are in difficult times but was very disappointed with the service we were given.

Reply from agent

Dear Laura, We are sorry that you feel disappointed with the communication process. We are witnessing incredibly high levels of demand across all types of property and are receiving multiple applications for each tenancy. As you can imagine, our office phone lines are incredibly busy. Regardless of Covid, our policy has always been to give Landlords the choice over tenant and time to make an unpressured decision that is right for them. At the same time our role involves managing expectations from many excellent would-be tenants, some of whom inevitably get let down. We do not like telling good tenants they have been unsuccessful and only wish we had more properties available to rent right now! I can see you viewed this property on a Friday and that you were contacted the following Wednesday once the Landlord had made their decision. We can understand your frustration and are sorry that it was not possible to give you an answer sooner. Where circumstances allow and a Landlord makes a quick decision, we are able to turn things around very quickly – our record from application forms to move-in being just 3 days! We are only sorry this wasn’t possible in your case. We are really proud of our team at the moment. Some are having to work from home and those that remain in the office face an unprecedented level of enquiries and calls, whilst also observing new Covid safety procedures and working practices. Thank you for understanding. Stay safe.

1.00 /5

After moving into the property in March 2024, we immediately reported paint peeling around the house. This was reported in the inventory, by email and via the maintenance portal at the time. we never heard anything about this. Fast forward to June/July 2025 and we noticed the cupboard under the stairs was damp. We reported this immediately via email and called the estate agents. Since then we have sent numerous emails and phone calls, and have only just had the damp surveys done which have confirmed damp. Meanwhile, we have also found the boiler pressure valve is broken and it is leaking. Meaning we cannot use the heating without repressurizing the valve, which we were advised to do even though this could cause further damage to the property... After calling Nicholas Humphreys again, i was hung up on mid conversation, after explaining an occupant has health conditions that are affected. No attempt to call back. I called 2 more times to resume my call, and the phone line rang out. Unfortunately, this is how communication has always been with this letting agents. Not calling back when the line goes dead, being passed round the office, no one to actually contact via email, emails being missed or not responded to. If you are a landlord considering this company, look elsewhere. And if you are a prospective tenant Id suggest you do the same. Extremely dissapointed with the services provided (or not).

Reply from agent

Hello Morgan, Thank you for your feedback. We are genuinely sorry that your experience has fallen short of the high standards we strive to maintain, and we sincerely apologise for any frustration caused by communication difficulties. We are committed to resolving the outstanding issues at the property and confirm that the necessary works are now being coordinated. The landlord is fully engaged and, as an experienced professional known for prompt action, is committed to a swift resolution. We believe the majority of our service reflects the positive feedback we receive. As one landlord recently stated, “Reliable and professional. Any issues that have arisen have been dealt with promptly and efficiently.” Similarly, a tenant shared, “Any problems we have had have been sorted quickly by the team. Very happy.” We are dedicated to ensuring every tenant receives this level of care. We will be reaching out to you directly to ensure all matters are concluded to your satisfaction. Sincerely, The Team at Nicholas Humphreys Wimborne

1.00 /5

Nicholas Humphreys Wimborne, AVOID!!!! Out of all the estate agents ive ever used and had a great experience. Nicholas Humphreys Wimborne is the worst estate agent to ever use, avoid at all costs!! Speaking to other members of the public and friends who have rented with them have all said the same thing. First of all keep your deposit at the end of the tenancy as simply believe its theirs to keep and will make it extremely difficult to ever claim it back, resulting in you having to go through the TDS scheme and have a lengthy fight on your hands to even get any of it back, regardless of the property being left in a better condition than when entering at the start of tenancy, you will also need to fork out even more costs for a Solicitor to deal with this issue as they don't keep to their word and break contract agreements with tenants and feel can get away with this. They lie in order to get you to sign a tenancy agreement and hand over large amounts of funds to them. Advising your home has been deep cleaned and painted and decorated, when in fact it hasn't and you have to deep clean and paint your own property before you can even enjoy the home and put all your furniture in place, when you complain about this...no agent ever addresses this or reimburse you for the additional costs due to their lack of integrity. Their maintenance team are hopeless and you find yourself dealing with what is classed as an emergency like flooding issues. Parking is promised then when you move into the property and hand over your hard earned money you find out there's no parking and you have to pay 300.00 per year for a parking permit from the council. Very cloak and dagger estate agents, avoid avoid avoid!!! Wimborne Nicholas Humphreys. Date of experience: 08 June 2025

Reply from agent

Dear Zara, We take all feedback seriously but must correct inaccuracies in this review to ensure a fair representation of our agency. The tenant in question was in a fixed-term residential contract but was found (through verified reports) to be operating a commercial business from the property, a clear breach of the tenancy agreement. Due to this breach, the landlord had no choice but to take legal action to regain possession. Upon vacating, the tenant left water running unattended, causing significant flood damage to the property below, resulting in costly repairs—all of which is fully documented. Regarding deposits, we strictly follow TDS regulations, and deductions are only made for legitimate reasons, supported by evidence. Our commitment to fairness is reflected in past tenant reviews, such as: "Professional and transparent—got my full deposit back promptly." "Reliable and honest agency. No issues with deposit return." "Great communication throughout my tenancy. Highly recommend." Claims about misleading property conditions or parking are unfounded, as all terms are clearly outlined in the tenancy agreement prior to signing. While we regret any disputes, we stand by our professional standards and the many positive experiences shared by our tenants. Nicholas Humphreys Wimborne

Contact details
Sales Phone:

01202889088

Lettings Phone:

01202889088

Opening hours
Monday-Friday: 09:00 - 18:00 Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00
Address

Nicholas Humphreys, 2 Park Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1LD, Dorset, UK

Under the name of Harker & Bullman, in 1988, we opened Wimborne's first lettings agency. More recently, we have added Sales which has enabled us to offer complete property solutions to people in the local area. An experienced, dynamic and friendly team are here to help and support you.

Our team

Wimborne & Bournemouth Office

Association of Residential Letting Agents
Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Residential Sales Redress Scheme and OFT Approved Code
onthemarket
rightmove
Zoopla
Primelocation
Email / E-shot
Floor Plan
For Sale / To Let Board
Newspaper / Magazine
360 Photography
Professional Photos
Smart Viewing
Social Media Campaign
Video
Virtual Reality
Accompanied Viewings
Sales Progression
Manage / Negotiate
Windows Display
Property Brochure
Email / E-shot
Floor Plan
For Sale / To Let Board
Newspaper / Magazine
360 Photography
Professional Photos
Smart Viewing
Social Media Campaign
Video
Virtual Reality
Accompanied Viewings
Sales Progression
Manage / Negotiate
Windows Display
Property Brochure