Thornley Groves Estate Agents Reviews 5,269

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, helpfulness, and responsiveness, highlighting their ability to address queries and issues promptly and efficiently. Many people appreciate the excellent service provided, noting the speed and effectiveness with which their needs are met, from finding properties to handling repairs. However, some customers were dissatisfied with communication, citing issues with unreturned emails and phone calls, and a lack of consistent communication standards. A few other people also felt that the company was slow to resolve property issues and, in some cases, experienced unprofessional conduct from staff members.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Thornley Groves. Fantastic agency and one that cares! Brilliant and fast communication. If something needs doing it’s dealt with within a timely manner. A special thank you to Aleaya Afzaal.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

David Barsi stands out as a property manager. He inspires confidence that he is on top of things. He is responsive. He can provide advice and recommendations as well as synthesise simple explanations... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yet again, I can only reap praise on the staff of Thornley Groves , Prestwich. From the day I informed the Prestwich branch I was losing a tenant, and giving them a move in date for potential t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you to Thornley Groves for the excellent service over the past four years. I rented through Thornley Groves for more than four years, and I had a very positive experience throughout that time. S... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our new property Manager Aleaya Afzaal is great. Very professional and proactive, she really inspires confidence that any arising issues will be dealt with fast and efficiently, which is what you nee... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Emma Slabbert Property Relationship Manager has reached out to me and explained about changes of renter reform bill. Advising me the issues about periodic contract, section 8 and 13 I am now more cl... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have had a particularly great experience with Kaja Iskra as my property manager, who is always quick to respond to queries and escalate any issues I raise. I have enjoyed renting my apartment with t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

TG have looked after my property for many, many years, always easy to deal with. Had an urgent problem to deal with recently, contacted Maisie Widdas and she dealt with it quickly and efficiently.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thornley Groves has been a very responsive and helpful agency for us. Whether it was finding our home or handling repairs and servicing now, they always act quickly. A huge thank you to our agent, Kaj... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thornley Grove has managed one of my properties for years and I cannot fault their service. They have given my regularly updates and have dealt with all the legal requirements quickly. They have found... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot recommend Daisie Eaton enough for her help with my tenancy renewal. Not only did she help me secure a rate below market value, but her communication was seamless and supportive from start to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended Thornley Grove as an agent who manages a rented property for me. I have been dealing with Owain Lacey who manages the property for me. I feel Owain offers a highly professional an... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve just renewed my tenancy agreement with Aleaya at thornley groves and it’s been a quick and easy process. Aleaya has fast and friendly replies and is very helpful with anything I need. Would defin... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have had issues with communication, due to the size of the company and the number of different departments. Chloe Jewell has arranged for all communication to come through her, which will help us g... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jeovely stepped into the breach when our usual agent was on leave and managed to fast track negotiations for our lease renewal and even managed to negotiate on our behalf with the landlord. More than... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have a viewing for today, but in the morning the time was changed to one I might not be able to attend. I emailed to ask if it could be rescheduled, but unfortunately I didn’t receive a response f... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having had my properties rented through Thornley Groves for nearly 20 years I’ve had my share of good and bad property managers. Currently Aleaya is one of the best, if not the best one, I’ve had,... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY ! THEY REFUSED TO PROVIDE HEATERS WHEN THE BOILER BROKE AND IT WAS SNOWING , THEY TAKE MONTHS TO SORT PROPERTY ISSUES, THEY DONT ANSWER YOUR PHONE CALLS,WORST ESTATE AGENT... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t recommend Thornley Groves highly enough. They are always quick to respond to any queries or questions, and the property management team is excellent especially Delci, who has been incredibl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kelly from the Monton Green office in Eccles was very professional and supportive. We were happy with her help which was very convincing and ebabled us make our decision.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Katie was great at liaising with my tenant following a site visit to ensure we could get a great outcome for all. Good 2-way communication which is vital for a managing estate agent.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aleaya is new to me, but has started out really well. Very positive, fast to respond, helped me navigate other departments as I needed to. I’m keen to see how she develops, but I have high hopes.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had the pleasure of dealing with Daisie Eaton. She has been very supportive and informative and I would highly recommend her! Thank you Daisie!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I opted for Thornley Groves over other local estate agents, as upon meeting with them it was apparent they were very knowledgeable, friendly, down to earth and had information to back up their advice.... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

David Barsi was exceptional. He did help me a lot with my new contract , he kept me updated all the time and was empathetic and comprehensible, available every time I needed some help. I only have g... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thornley Groves have managed my property since July 2024. Chloe Jewell is my personal property manager who is always extremely caring and professional. She returns any calls quickly and is reliable an... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5-Star Review for Kelly McDermott I viewed a property today at 11 Leigh Ave, and was incredibly impressed with the service provided by Kelly McDermott. From start to finish, Kelly was profess... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Katie Twigg has been fantastic at handling my rental properties. She is excellent at communication and any issues I have ever had she has always sorted out. A big thank you to her for her ongoing hard... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I currently rent out an apartment with Thornley Groves and I am happy with the service I am receiving. Owain Lacey (Property Relationship Manager) has been dealing with my enquirers and has been prom... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'm honestly not sure things could have gone any worse with Thornley Groves. I couldn't recommend them less. Notice how most of their positive reviews come from landlords or people... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Daisie was absolutely wonderful to work with and so helpful! Amazing at what she does, couldn’t recommend enough!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were welcomed by Kelly McDermott who was so welcoming and helpful. We felt at ease looking around and Kelly was happy for us to ask any questions we wanted.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have had a very positive experience dealing with Michael Richardson as an agent. Communication has been excellent throughout, with prompt responses to any queries or issues raised. Matters are handl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient and fast Had a lovely estate agent called Kellly McDermott show me round a property and she was lovely and welcoming

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

TG were very efficient and helpful when we started renting our property in 2016 and we have a positive attitude towards them. I currently have a few concerns which I will raise directly with the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kelly McDermott was great showing us around the property we booked to view. Full of information and ideas which helps build a picture of what your home could look like. Would highly recommend.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend Thornley Groves as a letting and managing agent. I have had the pleasure of working with Katie Garner across our property portfolios, and I can confidently say she has bee... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They helped me so much and so quickly when there were a leak and a problem with car park remote control.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Owain was really helpful whilst work was carried out during our tency, helping improve the property and liaising with contractors for us to smooth out any issues.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kent H was very helpful with resolving a matter relating to our unit. He followed up regularly, returning calls promptly and ultimately got to a good result for everyone involved.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to do business with, Olivia and Amber very professional. Seamlessly marketed the property and it’s also managed so no stress.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was shown around a property by Kelly McDormott from Thornley Groves Estate Agents She was professional friendly and curtious to both the seller and the prospective buyer. Kelly know the property h... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jeovely was very helpful and friendly, she got the situation under control. Thornley groves are a great company to work with

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Whilst rarely leaving reviews, I thought it appropriate to commend Thornley Groves (and, in particular, Owain Lacey, my immediate property manager contact and with specific reference to their managed... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

As a landlord client, I experienced significant issues at the end of a tenancy, including poor communication, lack of control over keys, and delays in resolving matters. I escalated the complaint to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Using the Monton office, we found Ellie, Kelly and the team very helpful and informative. I would recommend them to anyone buying or selling in the area.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Aleaya has been very helpful and organised. Always available to answer questions She has tried to sort out my queries. When she did not have the answer got the answers and responded in timely mann... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James was very nice and patient and was helpful and answered all my queries about the apartment . Thanks James and wish u all the best

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have previously been let down by a few unresponsive TG Lettings managers. I am so glad to have been assigned Michael R, ever since we have quick responsive and actioning of any issues that may ari... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I repeat.....Lazy after 5 months they finally give a reply!!! See reply at end.... They had all my information and did not carry out their duties or due diligence. I have be... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAMMERS I disputed a £370 cleaning charge at the end of my tenancy despite raising at check-in that the property was of a disgusting state with photos, that the property was not clean. This... See more

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Property Viewing

Today, I had a property viewing with Kelly McDermott and it was a very positive experience. Kelly was very professional and had a warm approachable personality and was able to answer any questions I had about the property and also advised me to visit Monton itself to get to know the area. Very much recommended!

15 April 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Expensive and unresponsive

We chose Thornley Groves (Whitworth Street) out of convenience when selling our city centre apartment, as they already had our details and photos. Unfortunately, that convenience came at a high cost.

Their fee was 2% (£7,700), which is significantly higher than local alternatives. Julie Twist quoted 1.25% (~£4,800) and Reeds Rains 1.2% (~£4,500), while Purplebricks offers a flat £999. When I raised this, the response was simply “you’ve signed” and “we’ve met our obligations,” with no real justification for the price difference.

Communication was poor throughout. Calls often went unanswered, voicemail was full for a period, and emails were slow or ignored. The only consistently prompt responses were out-of-office replies.

One example: our buyers contacted Thornley to say our balcony door had been left open (the property was vacant). This took over a month to be passed on, and when queried, they claimed to have emailed earlier—though no such email was received. When I asked for details, I received an out-of-office reply and no follow-up.

For a fee of nearly £8,000, I expected a more responsive and proactive service. Based on this experience, I would recommend comparing other local agents before proceeding.

20 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kelly McDermott is fantastic

Had Kelly McDermott show me around a property today, really knowledgeable, friendly and personable. One of the best estate agents I've met. Would definitely recommend!

14 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sam Haynes from Manchester Vimto…

Sam Haynes from Manchester Vimto Gardens branch is fabulous! We previously had someone who was impossible to get hold of but since we have been assigned Sam everything is dealt with quickly and efficiently and nothing is too much trouble. He’s great!

14 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Thanks for thornley groves company
and thanks a lot EMMA .😊

13 April 2026
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Reply from Thornley Groves Estate Agents

Dear Ashutosh,
 
I wanted to say thank you for this 5 star review of Thornley Groves, noting the excellent service from Emma. Reviews such as yours will help others in choosing their agent, so it really is appreciated.
 
Kind regards,
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Property Management

I’ve had a decade worth of excellent property management with Thornley Groves.

After a plumbing issue with my property, Thornley Groves helped throughout the process of rehousing the tenants and organising repairs. Its property relationship manager (Daniel Garlick) contacting me with updates throughout the process.

Their friendly staff and expedient updates helped alleviate the stress and difficulty at this time. It’s only when something goes wrong with a property, that you realise how important it is to have a good management company.

I thoroughly recommend Thornley Groves to any landlord needing property management.

13 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Property viewing

had a viewing at a property with Thornley Grove Estate agents..agent was pleasant and helpful..didn't pressure me into making any decisions with regards ro property..a positive experience 👍

7 April 2026
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Reply from Thornley Groves Estate Agents

Dear Karen,
 
I wanted to say thank you for this 5 star review. Reviews such as yours will help others in choosing their agent, so it really is appreciated.
 
Kind regards,
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great viewing experience

Ellie Milnthorp provided an excellent viewing. She was helpful and anything she didn't know she provided answers to in a follow up email. Thank you for your help!

11 April 2026
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Reply from Thornley Groves Estate Agents

Dear Paul,   
 
I’m very pleased to see that you have been impressed by the overall service you have received from Ellie at Thornley Groves Monton, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Reviews such as yours will help others in choosing their agent, so it really is appreciated.   
 
Kind regards,
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gr8 Service by Herbert

Gr8 Service, our issue with the hob was picked up and sorted quickly. Thanks a lot Herbert for your support and prompt help. You are a super star.

8 April 2026
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Reply from Thornley Groves Estate Agents

Dear Kirthi,
 
Thank you for taking the time to leave a five star review, mentioning the excellent service you have received from Herbert at Thornley Groves Manchester. Herbert will be delighted that you took the time to acknowledge his service.
 
Kind regards,
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They helped me so much and so quickly…

They helped me so much and so quickly when there were a leak and a problem with car park remote control.

8 April 2026
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Dear Mori,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5 star review for Thornley Groves on Trustpilot.
 
Kind Regards,
Customer Care Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'm honestly not sure things could have…

I'm honestly not sure things could have gone any worse with Thornley Groves. I couldn't recommend them less.

Notice how most of their positive reviews come from landlords or people selling their house. Valuing the people who pay them the most makes sense in some essences but not taking care of all stakeholders shows what kind of company they are.

The staff in their Didsbury branch were nothing other than rude and unprofessional. First of all telling me the wrong time for a viewing in the initial stages. All three times in was in their branch it was as if I was asking for something entirely outside of their remit - the staff were not welcoming and felt like I was interrupting something each time. It was a horrible experience. There was a real sense that I had been talked about when I dropped off my keys as as soon as I said which property it was for Sophie's attitude changed and she was very dismissive, not so much as a thank you or goodbye. It was highly unprofessional.

My property manager Daniel Garlick was a nightmare to work with as well. Never contactable on the phone when I was trying to have issues resolved. His story was only straight when it supported his warped version of events. I've never come across anyone less sympathetic to a situation - everything was my fault, apparently including structural defects to the building...
There were multiple times where he claimed something to not have happened and then came back to say oh actually sorry yes it did and generally it was sloppy and all over the place.
His unprofessionalism shone through when apparently there was no real record of the contractor who to my face told me there were structural issues with the building that needed seen to, yet apparently another contractor who I was not aware of attending my property just so happened to say the complete opposite. There was literally a hole in the wall, and the walls were about 1cm thick.
His emails to me honestly felt quite personal as if he had something specifically against me - again highly unprofessional and a terrible experience as a tenant.
I could go into far more detail about my experiences with Daniel, and none of it at all positive.

My property was disgusting when I moved in, there had been no cleaning done yet I got charged for a cleaning fee for leaving it in a much better condition and incredibly clean state. I genuinely wish I hadn't bothered.

On two separate occasions I had people in my flat without me and no permission or notification. I also had Daniel asking me for a landlord visit with 1 hours notice which is highly unacceptable.

The fact I was also charged £500 to release my contract is also a bit of a joke but I know that is more self inflicted. I had asked if I was able to find my own replacement tenant but apparently this was not an option.

Overall, in all of my years of renting - this is the lowest of the low in terms of experiences. I don't have a single good thing to say about Thornley Groves and honestly I'm so happy to never have to bother with them again, I really hope that this review sends potential tenants in any other direction.

2 March 2026
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Reply from Thornley Groves Estate Agents

Dear Laura,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review detailing your experience. We are very disappointed to hear that you have not been satisfied with the service you have received, but we value your feedback.

The issues you’ve raised around communication, professionalism, property condition, and access are taken seriously, as they do not reflect the standards that we aim to uphold. We take all feedback onboard in order to improve our services going forward. We also understand that you were unhappy with how your tenancy and associated charges were handled. We aim to be transparent and fair in all such processes, and we regret that this was not your experience.

If you’re open to discussing this further, please do email us with more information about your property at complaints@thornleygroves.co.uk. so we can investigate your concerns in more detail.

Kind regards,
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our new property Manager Aleaya Afzaal…

Our new property Manager Aleaya Afzaal is great. Very professional and proactive, she really inspires confidence that any arising issues will be dealt with fast and efficiently, which is what you need when relying on an agent to manage your property.

10 April 2026
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Reply from Thornley Groves Estate Agents

Dear Christiane,
 
We wanted to thank you for your review, mentioning the excellent service you have received from Aleaya, in the Thornley Groves Manchester Office recently. It was very kind of you to take the time to post this review.
 
Reviews such as yours will help others in choosing their agent, so it really is appreciated.
 
Kind regards,
Customer Care Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The complaints were addressed switky…

The complaints were addressed switky and effectively

7 April 2026
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Reply from Thornley Groves Estate Agents

Dear Olalekan,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on Trustpilot, we are glad that your complaints were dealt with swiftly and effectively.
 
Kind Regards,
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

I have had a particularly great experience with Kaja Iskra as my property manager, who is always quick to respond to queries and escalate any issues I raise. I have enjoyed renting my apartment with this agency and will recommend them to landlords and tenants as well. Great service!

2 February 2026
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Reply from Thornley Groves Estate Agents

Dear Timothy,
 
Thank you for your review of Thornley Groves Manchester.
 
Kaja will be so pleased that you took the time to acknowledge her kind and helpful service.
 
We appreciate when our clients give complimentary reviews, as it helps others in choosing their agent.
 
Kind regards,
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yet again, Fantastic!!

Yet again, I can only reap praise on the staff of Thornley Groves , Prestwich.
From the day I informed the Prestwich branch I was losing a tenant, and giving them a move in date for potential tenants, they were on it. Great photo's, great write up on the property, and shifting through the applications, veiwings, and faultless communication, with speed, and professionalism.
I now have a tenant, happily settling in, thanks to the hard work, of Karen and Amanda.
They care, and their work is simply faultless.
5 stars girls, and we'll done.

Phil

31 March 2026
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Reply from Thornley Groves Estate Agents

Dear Philip,
 
We wanted to thank you for your 5 star review, mentioning the excellent service you have received from Karen and Amanda at Thornley Groves Prestwich recently. It was very kind of you to take the time to post this review.
 
Reviews such as yours will help others in choosing their agent, so it really is appreciated.
 
Kind regards,
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Property Manager I’ve Worked With

I’ve worked with multiple property managers over the years, and I can honestly say I’ve been very impressed with Michael Richardson.

I was genuinely surprised by how quickly he responds and gets things done. Communication has been clear, professional, and consistent throughout, which makes a big difference.

It’s rare to find someone this proactive and reliable in property management, and it’s definitely been a positive experience working with him.

Highly recommend.

9 April 2026
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Reply from Thornley Groves Estate Agents

Dear JC Vida,
 
Thank you for taking the time to leave a five star review, mentioning the excellent service you have received from Michael at Thornley Groves Manchester. Michael will be delighted that you took the time to acknowledge his service.
 
Kind regards,
Customer Care Team

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