I have been privately renting from Norman Shepherd for 2 years and have had no problems. They are…read moreQuick to deal with any issues that arise and their contract paperwork is always sent in good time. The contract terms are fair but i feel having 3mthly inspections by them is a bit over-the-top, and i have never heard of this with any other estate agent but it is not a problem as they are flexible with times and dates and will come late evening to fit in with work patterns. There is also an option for them to let themselves in but that just feels far too invasive to me. All the staff are friendly and polite and willing to bend over backwards to help you, such as when i changed banks and had to pay cash one mth. It was no problem for them and they even offerred to conincide and inspection so i didn't need to attend the office.

Useful services, not the biggest agency in London of course but good nevertheless.I thought it was…read morea good service when i used them to help me find a new flat when my old tenancy ran out. They offer the following:- Residential Sales Residential Lettings Commercial International Properties Financial Services Surveying Conveyancing Land & New Homes House Doctor I didnt know what the House Dcotor thing was but they also have that advertised on their leaflets. When i asked i was told by the manager- you know that show with Anne Maurice on channel 5?- uts nothing like that!! But basically they give a few tips on changing the way your property looks in order to help it sell. Some agents are not frank but these guys are- if you have a mirror ball on your ceiling they'll tell you to get rid of it! Good advice! Also some agencies in London are a tad snoooty and these guys are very down to earth. Recommended!

Gibson Honey were our agents in selling my mother's house when she downsized. Without exception I…read morefound them to be approachable and professional throughout the process, always responding quickly to emails and phone calls, offering sound advice and guidance as necessary. Kevin's personal attention to the sale meant that communication was always excellent, and he never hesitated to work late/at weekends/over holidays advocating for us to ensure that our sale progressed. I live in the US and Kevin dealt with issues of communication and time difference without complaint. I would have no hesitation recommending him to others, and would certainly use him again in the future.

We worked with Bracewells to locate our current flat in Crouch End. As expats just arrived in the…read moreUK, we were really struggling to find a place anywhere in London. A quick phone call to Bracewells led us to a same-day viewing on several apartments, one of which we just loved. We made an offer that day, and Miriam guided us through the whole process, helping us with references, paperwork, and the whole process. Both Miriam and Richard are immensely kind and flexible with regard to our "just landed in London" condition. The whole process - in contrast with other agencies we worked with, who shall remain unnamed - was incredibly smooth. Everyone at Bracewells was friendly and responsive, and we were able to move into our new place in under a week. Highly recommended.

We used this estate agency when we bought our house. The…read morestaff are very knowledgeable and not pushy, as some estate agents can be. our whole move went very well and very smoothly and it was not the most easy of move's.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Annika Sharp of Anscombe & Ringland when I was looking…read moreto rent a property in the St Johns Wood and Maida Vale area. Annika was the epitome of professionalism, and very considerate to my demanding needs. At no point did I feel pressured, rushed or a nuisance and she spent tireless hours finding the right place for me. Even if a property was not listed with Anscombe & Ringland, Annika would call up the other agents and arrange viewings. She is the best letting agent I have ever worked with, and I highly recommend her for your letting needs.

Purchased my house through Brian Finn estate agents. Having visited a handful the service we got…read morefrom Brian and his co-worker was by far the best. They immediately found some suitable properties and didn't get pushy with trying to upsell. We were lucky enough to get a viewing on a property that had just come on the market. They were happy to let us do a 2nd viewing and were very accommodating with any request we had. Negotiations were handled superbly and we always felt like we knew what was going on. I would recommend everyone to visit them first when looking for a house.

When I needed a short lease, they were the only letting agent in Hemel who could be bothered to try…read moreand help me find one. The property was very nice and the agent sent a handyman when needed. The check in/out lady was pleasant to deal with. The whole thing could have been stressful if it hadn't been for this agency. (I left off a star only because the incredibly helpful lady who first helped me has moved on since last year.)

I must say this is the first time I have used an estate agent who knows what they are doing. Jay is…read morea life saver as I've had my property on the market for two months now with another agent, Lockwoods let my two bedroom flat in one week. Jay was fantastic to work with always keeping a close relationship. I was also regularly updated in relation to the progress. There's also a chap called Harry there who was very time efficient and booked viewings at time slots that fitted me really well so that I could also attend the viewings. The tenants Lockwoods have sourced for me are wonderful. Even now the property has been let Jay still contacts me regularly to see if I need any assistance or if there's anything he could help me with. That's one thing that is important to me is to finish a job the way you start it. Most other agents tend to flatter you at the beginning but as soon as the property is let you don't hear from them again whereas I do not have that problem with Lockwoods. The services they offer are clear cut and outstanding from initial phone call to the final let. Fantastic Job Guys Thanks Again Lockwoods Kind Regards Jimmy Chi

Nice guys, do a lot to support the local community (my daughter goes to one of the schools they…read moresupport.) Sold me my house a few years ago and did a great job. More recently I sold some property through them and they managed to sell it at a very good price and very quickly. Would use D&D again.

Both the lettings and property management teams we're extremely helpful, always there when I needed…read morethem, and made moving in and out very easy.