IKowal Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Hi all. Need some help from property experts.Me and the fam are now upsizing. Looking to stay in the area but wondering if there's any way we can save some costs when it comes to the estate agency. We obviously want good service but I'm a bit loathe to pay those fees. I've done it before and felt totally ripped off.Any advice would be great! Thanks in advance. Izzy. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/153562-upsizing-estate-agent-recommendations-please/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprout Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Not sure if you are renting or buying but if you are renting check out open rent where landlords put properties on directly. Haven't used them so can't comment. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/153562-upsizing-estate-agent-recommendations-please/#findComment-1137999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKowal Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 Hi Beansprout. I will be buying. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/153562-upsizing-estate-agent-recommendations-please/#findComment-1138618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Wallace Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Hello Izzy. If you are buying I can recommend settled.co.uk as an online agent. Sounds like they have everything you need as long as you're ready to hold the viewings yourself. My daughter is currently selling with them and I did 2 years ago. I struggled a bit with the process at first but they show you how and when I sell again I'll definitely use them. Hope this helps. Worth a look anyway. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/153562-upsizing-estate-agent-recommendations-please/#findComment-1139074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
katanita Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 No Flies get a lot of recommendations on here if you search for their name, their fees are lower than most (or maybe all?) of the other local agents. (Not used them but they are friends and I can vouch for the fact that they are very conscientious and lovely people). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/153562-upsizing-estate-agent-recommendations-please/#findComment-1139157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VixWix Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 We are up-sizing and have sold (STC) our flat through Gareth James, who sold it to the first viewer! They got ?5K off the asking price which was far higher than the one Roy brooks quoted us, and I was a fan of Roy Brooks as we had bought through them. I would recommend Gareth James, I have been very impressed with them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/153562-upsizing-estate-agent-recommendations-please/#findComment-1139241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_b Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I've heard good things about Gareth James too. We used KFH to both buy and sell and they were perfectly decent (if not spectacular). I understand from a regular high street agent you should be able to get around 1% + VAT as a cost. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/153562-upsizing-estate-agent-recommendations-please/#findComment-1139415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffins78 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 I was looking to sell my property and like you, was so put off by the fees. I had a few agents around, then due to personal circumstance I put the sale on hold. Based on the feedback on the forum, I met with No Flies. I really liked them, they were super professional, realistic etc and when the time comes to sell again, I won't hesitate to use them. I hope this helps Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/153562-upsizing-estate-agent-recommendations-please/#findComment-1140186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckham2007 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Like others above, I would really recommend Brendan and Tony at No Flies. I have just sold my two bed flat through them and they were such a pleasure to deal with. They're great value (far better than a high street agent), but also very professional, knowledgeable of the local area and supportive. From them putting it on the market to finding a buyer also took just seven days. You can't argue with that! I also have other friends who are using them too and are having an equally good experience. If you need it then their web address is http://no-flies.co.uk.Hope that helps Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/153562-upsizing-estate-agent-recommendations-please/#findComment-1141702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanjieru Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I hope you found some good ones. I have failed miserably - I will never use Gareth James or Winkworths again and that is just for starters.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/153562-upsizing-estate-agent-recommendations-please/#findComment-1158862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbie Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I also want to add my recommendation for No Flies. I've had a hard eighteen months trying to sell my flat. The first sale fell through (due to no fault of the original agent) one year after accepting an offer. As the first agent was a bit hedgey about achieving as good a price as before I decided to change agents to a local high street agent who were absolutely terrible and so I decided to go with No Flies. Third time lucky - I remarketed in May and just completed this week. The process was reasonably painless given shenanigans with the property market during the UK election period. Tony and Brendan were really helpful, professional and communicative throughout. The communication was really appreciated as this was my main gripe with the second agent. They went out of their way to help the sale go through quickly. I have nothing but praise for the service they provided, and for a reasonable fee. It was an absolute pleasure and relief to receive such good service. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/153562-upsizing-estate-agent-recommendations-please/#findComment-1173283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve 1975 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Benjamin Matthews is fantastic and local http://www.benjamin-matthews.co.uk Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/153562-upsizing-estate-agent-recommendations-please/#findComment-1173287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelodyhall Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 tepilo, Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/153562-upsizing-estate-agent-recommendations-please/#findComment-1173316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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