David Martin Estate Agents - Lettings

Hythe Quay
Colchester
Essex
CO2 8JB

Estate Agents

Listed under:  Lettings Agents
100% recommended   Rating David Martin Estate Agents - Lettings 9.2/100
7 reviews since 2013
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Overall Rating
 9.2 /10 Overall Rating 9.2/10
Based on 7 reviews since 2013
 
 
 
Professional 9.1/10 Professional Rating 9.1
The firm acted professionally at all times
 
Knowledgeable 9.3/10 Knowledgeable Rating 9.3
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
 
Friendly 9.4/10 Friendly Rating 9.4
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
 
Helpful 9.1/10 Helpful Rating 9.1
The firm helped in the negotiations between landlord and tenant
 
 
 
Recent Reviews 
 
" Very happy with them and the service firm them."   more
 
" The team at DMG have dealt with all my properties for 4 years. The team know the local market very well. I have a great relationship with this branch."   more
 
" I have used this agent many times now as they offer a very good service."   more
 
" Nothing to write home about, though did actually have the properties advertised and return phone calls, which seemed to be considered optional by most agents."   more
 
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Code of Practice
Businesses have a legal responsibility to treat you fairly, but it's often hard to know what questions to ask or what standards to expect.  They are the experts and you should be able to rely on them to help you make decisions.  These questions explain the commitments that this business has made to follow a code of practice and they will help you understand what you have a right to expect.
 
Landlords: Ombudsman: 33%
LANDLORDS. Did the agent tell you about their membership of the Ombudsman scheme?
 
Landlords: Advice: 100%
LANDLORDS. Did the agent advise you on a rental figure reflecting the current market for similar properties?
 
Landlords: Terms: 100%
LANDLORDS. Did the agent confirm your requirements, all fees and charges and their Terms of Business?
 
Landlords: Viewing: 100%
LANDLORDS. Did the agent agree the viewing arrangements with you and comply with these arrangements?
 
Landlords: Marketing: 80%
LANDLORDS. Did the agent ask whether the property should stay on the market after the offer was accepted?
 
Landlords: Client Account: 100%
LANDLORDS. Did the agent confirm that they hold money from tenants in a separate client bank account?
 
Landlords: Deposit Scheme: 50%
LANDLORDS. Did the agent tell you which Tenancy Deposit Scheme they are registered with?
 
Landlords: References: 100%
LANDLORDS. Did the agent take due care in obtaining references of potential tenants?
 
Tenants: Ombudsman: 50%
TENANTS. Did the agent tell you about their membership of the Ombudsman scheme?
 
Tenants: Marketing: 0%
TENANTS. Did the agent tell you whether the property would stay on the market until your tenancy agreement came into force ?
 
Tenants: Deposits: 100%
TENANTS. Did the agent confirm that any money you pay to them will be held in a separate client bank account?
 
Tenants: Deposit Scheme: 100%
TENANTS. Did the agent tell you which government-backed protection scheme they use to protect your deposit?
 
Tenants: Agreement: 100%
TENANTS. Did the agent give you the opportunity to review the tenancy agreement before signing?
 
Tenants: Inventory: 0%
TENANTS. Did the agent provide a schedule of the condition of the property and, if furnished, an inventory of the contents?
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Review 29 Nov 2013
Recommended by customer in CO6
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 8/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 8/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 8/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 8/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between landlord and tenant
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Customer Review
 
Two bedroom flat on second floor. Located on own estate with parking away from road – 20 years old. Close to main road and rail station and shops and bus routes. Modern interior well maintained.
 

"Very happy with them and the service firm them."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 27 Nov 2013
Recommended by customer in CM77
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 9/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 10/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 10/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between landlord and tenant
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Customer Review
 
Apartment in university location.
 

"The team at DMG have dealt with all my properties for 4 years. The team know the local market very well. I have a great relationship with this branch."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 27 Nov 2013
Recommended by customer in CO6
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 10/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 10/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 10/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between landlord and tenant
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Customer Review
 
1st floor flat, Marks Tey Nr Colchester.
 

"I have used this agent many times now as they offer a very good service."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 22 Nov 2013
Recommended by customer in CO1
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 10/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Friendly 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 8/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between landlord and tenant
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Customer Review
 
Studio flat, close to town centre.
 

"Nothing to write home about, though did actually have the properties advertised and return phone calls, which seemed to be considered optional by most agents."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 21 Nov 2013
Recommended by customer in CO1
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 9/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 9/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 9/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 9/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between landlord and tenant
Show All
 
 
Customer Review
 
1 x bedroom flats in various locations around Colchester. None on ground floor for safety reasons.
 

"I have been with this agent for many years and previously with a member of staff at another agency. I have used that member of staff for over 15 years – so must be satisfied."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 21 Nov 2013
Recommended by customer in CO2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 10/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 10/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 10/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 10/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between landlord and tenant
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Customer Review
 
3 bed bungalow, on main bus route.
 
 
 
 
 

Review 20 Nov 2013
Recommended by customer in CO3
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 8/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 9/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 9/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 9/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between landlord and tenant
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Customer Review
 
3 bed detached bungalow & large garden & garage.
 

"Professional"
 
 
 
 
 
 
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