Being as it's getting closer and closer to that exciting time, where by I cut myself loose from a much unwanted estate agent for pastures new, I decided to get my browse on and check out some local estate agents. I live in Headingley, I want to look for somewhere else in Headingley, so it made sense to ask estate agents in Headingley for a brochure. Feeling totally proactive I waltzed right in to Bevan&Co, having oft admired their window selections, and went to ask for some guidance. I must say, I was a tad disappointed by the reaction. There were four desks, equipped with four estate agents, none of whom particularly seemed too fussed to help me. I received a sort of bored, obligatory response to my opening of, "I was wondering if I could have some information," so first impressions weren't too great. One of the ladies took the lead and began by laboriously asking me a bunch of questions about rooms and areas and such, when I really only wanted to take away some information. In spite of my specifying that I wanted to move in June there were repeated mentions of July, the student calendar that we don't want! In the end she came up with one place that might be suitable, and offered to book a viewing, as they could possibly hold on to it until we moved. Since this is a few months off, and it didn't really sound like what we want, I took their contact details and said I'd look closer to the time. It all seemed to end on more friendly note, however, and so I took my information with me ready for when we start the proper browsings. I'm a bit put off by the not so enthused response, but it was nearing the end of the day, and I know how that feels! Also, though I'm wary of anywhere which claims to cater for students and professionals (especially if they offer on a pppw basis as opposed to a proper monthly some for the entirety) having browsed their website it does seem as though they have a great deal of tempting places on offer! We shall see. I've a month of hunter-gathering information, and then the real test with come. The viewings will commence! For now though, I'd certainly advise a glance at their properties, as there are many to choose from. read more

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It was only after signing with Bevan that i received the slap i deserved from a horrified friend, "not them!" she exclaimed. Well thought i, everyone's experience is different, we shall see. Well now as we approach the end of a year long hell i can say without any doubt that looking before you leap is the way forward. On the day we were due to move we queued for over an hour for our keys, we arrived at the property to find the front window smashed and back door kicked in (damages done since our initial viewing). We had asked for replacement furniture for the bits that were broken (we are still waiting). They said they would clean the house before we moved in. After three weeks i couldn't take it so i cleaned, they came to take photos two weeks after that to justify the cleaning bill. So lets talk about charges. They will charge you for everything, every supposed damage, every unnecessary letter, everything! They will never call you, not when their letters cost £10 a time. They never once warned us they were coming round to view. They didn't warn us that as soon as it started to get warm we would all suffer breathing problems from the black mould they had hidden with cheap paint. We moved in with no fire blanket, no batteries in the fire alarms and a fire door that didn't work. Now i could go on with my horror story i really could but you get the idea. What you need to know is through all this misery for me and with similar problems my friends have encountered Bevan were uncaring and entirely mercurial about getting the money they felt they deserved. There are hundreds of good landlords represented by many good agents in Leeds and Headingley and just because you don't know your way around and they spent all the money they make on petty charges on a giant bus doesn't mean you have to go with them. AVOID BEVAN AT ALL COSTS!! read more

Guys, Never Bevan and Co. They just like you when you approach for a house. Once you have signed a contract, then they just dont respond to you! I stayed at a house for a 6months contract period (let by Bevan and Co.). I have moved out this year (Jan 1st 2012) and yet have tasks pending that I filed (like fused flash bulbs outside, Leakage, Table broken down).. Well, I was able to hold my frustration until an annoying thing happened when I had to return my keys! When I was there address, I found a new agency at their place. Their office was closed for xmas. I mailed and got a reply saying that they were in the process of rebranding and drop the keys tere. However what actually happened was that Bevan and Co. relocated to near Hyde park..! I dont know what that Lady was thinking..and whether she was at all a staff working at BC? Now that I got to knw this, I went to their new office near Hyde park.. I spent approx. 2hrs to find their office which had no Board on! my GOD why did I have to be with B&C? Yea, and still..(when I am writing this), their website shows their old address.. Ridiculous! Never will recommend... read more

Forget about them even before you'll take them into consideration. I was stupid enough to not read reviews about them on the net before signing contract and here I am now; my contract finished in June 2012 and only today I got part of my deposit (66%, as they charged me almost a hundred pounds for cleaning the house despite fact that I spent 3 days cleaning it to the state of sterile OR) but it's just their very own way of saying goodbye... the worst 12 months in my life in terms of they making my life living hell. DON'T YOU EVER DARE TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH BEVAN! read more