Winchester White Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Looking at 46 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the dedicated staff members for being exceptionally helpful, friendly, and efficient throughout the entire property renting and buying process. People truly appreciate the consistently quick response times and clear, transparent communication, which makes finding a new home completely smooth and stress-free. Some people were dissatisfied with unresolved maintenance issues, slow communication regarding broken appliances, and unexpected property management charges that caused considerable frustration. Tenants additionally mentioned experiencing long delays in getting necessary property repairs completed, alongside unexpected difficulties and extra costs encountered during the initial move-in phase.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had the best experience we’ve ever had with a lettings agent thanks to Becky. She was incredibly helpful from the very beginning and truly went above and beyond to help us find our home. Nothing... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife and I have been letting and managing our property for the last 8-9 years through WW exclusively. Over this time we have found their services almost without exception to be reliable, and timely... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve received the best customer service from Ed! He is truly knowledgeable about all things real estate, which helped me a lot as a first-time renter. I appreciate his patience, especially with me be... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a pleasure working with Edward finding my ideal home! He was responsible and patient working with me and landlord to make sure both parties found the best fit - and he did! Ed understood our... See more


Company details

  1. Apartment Rental Agency
  2. Real Estate Agency
  3. Real Estate Rental Agency

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We help busy London landlords manage and let their homes, so they can spend more time doing more of the things that matter. We can see a better world of lettings, and since 2010 we’ve focused entirely on creating just that. Our founding vision has been to transform the lettings experience and to set the example of what best in class really means. 15 years on, our team is united in this goal, growing an agency to defy expectations, provide personal, expert service and put people at the heart of the business.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You sent me junk mail to my property.

You sent me junk mail to my property.

19 August 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Winchester White

We sincerely apologize for any upset and frustration this may have caused. We obtain information from the electoral roll, which is publicly available data. If you email us at info@winchester-white.co.uk with your full address, we can promptly remove your details from our system. Alternatively, you can contact your local council to have your information removed from the publicly accessible electoral roll to prevent similar events occurring.
Kind Regards,
Winchester White

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would certainly recommend

Daniel was extremely helpful and efficient with the whole process of our tenancy renewal. As landlords, we find Winchester White overall courteous, prompt and efficient and have no hesitation in recommending them.

16 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cautionary Review: Winchester White Estate Agents

I am compelled to write this review after a series of unsettling interactions with Winchester White Estate Agents, based on my personal experiences and reinforced by concerning reports from the property ombudsman citing them for 'Aggressive Behaviour.'

During my engagement with this agency, particularly with an agent named Jake, I found the service provided to be highly unsatisfactory. Jake exhibited exceedingly aggressive sales tactics that felt pushy and manipulative from our initial interaction. When I expressed reluctance or the need for additional reflection time, his demeanor would escalate from insistent to confrontational, creating an uncomfortable, high-pressure environment.

Moreover, it has come to light that Winchester White has pursued commission and other fees in scenarios where clients, such as myself, were not evidently obligated to make such payments. Such practices indicate a concerning lack of ethical standards and disregard for fair customer treatment.

Given these experiences, coupled with the property ombudsman's explicit warnings, I urge potential clients to steer clear of engaging with Winchester White Estate Agents. There are numerous other firms that uphold higher standards of integrity and client respect which may serve your interests in a more professional and courteous manner.
Please consider this review as a cautionary tale in navigating your estate agency selection.

13 August 2024
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Reply from Winchester White

Dear Margaret,
Thank you for providing us with your feedback.
We would like to take this opportunity to clarify a few points.
Following a comprehensive review of the case by the TPO, it has been determined that our behaviour has not been aggressive.
In our professional view, it is unethical to accept the tenancy, allow tenants to sign and pay, and then withdraw to take another offer.
We are pleased that after a comprehensive review of the file, the TPO has awarded us the abortive fee for hard work involved in securing the tenancy and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for settling it without the necessity of us pursuing further legal action against you.
We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy

Craig is always quick to respond and is reliable and helpful when it comes to any matters concerning the property. I feel confident I can leave the management in his hands and be involved only when necessary. Really appreciate his care and attention.

12 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with Azhaar

Azhaar was great, he helped us to put forward a competitive offer and also was really easy to get in touch with throughout what can sometimes be a really stressful process! Thanks so much Azhaar

1 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really easy experience as a tenant

Really easy experience as a tenant, Azhaar helped us to find the right place for us and guided us through all of the steps in securing the tenancy and the early stages of moving in. Really recommend Winchester White!!

1 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Incompetent Agency

We relocated to Singapore from London and decided to use WW as our letting agent. They got us an offer quickly but from there things went down hill. We were never fully informed of how they would take payment for securing the tenants. We suddenly had no payments from our property for the first 3 months, all while having to still cover our mortgage and new rental. WW agreed to take responsibility for transferring all bills and accounts. We had many issues with communication, we even had no payment one month, when we followed up, we found out they hadn't even ensured the tenants had created a debit order. A year and a half later - we find out that many of the accounts weren't transferred and we've had debtors letters received to the property for months but as we've been away, we were unaware. We would warn anyone in a similar position to steer clear and find a more competent agent.

6 August 2024
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Reply from Winchester White

Dear Greg,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.
We are glad to hear you recognise our hard work in securing the tenancy for you.
Our efforts are reflected in the fees, which we are transparent about and in line with our terms.
Whilst we take responsibility for ensuring utility providers are notified of the new tenancy, setting up their accounts falls outside of our remit.
We apologise that the tenants haven’t addressed this in a timely manner & have taken necessary action to ensure this oversight is resolved.
We have been assisting you with periodic post collection as a gesture of goodwill, and we strongly recommend setting up a mail redirection service.
We are happy to help with this and will discuss the details further when we have opportunity to speak at your convenience.
Kind Regards,
Winchester White

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WORST experience in my 7 years of…

Worst experience in my 7 years of living in London, with Winchester White South Kensington Office. They see you as a bank not a human trust me. Some of their staff are rude. They took £5280 from our 6 months of upfront rental payment, without even explaining it. They made me and my father to pay £4500 commission fee for my 2,5 months of stay because I 'breached a contract' . I have not breached a contract, my dog had to stay with me for a very short period of time and I told this to the landlord and the Winchester White. They saw this as an advantage to make money out of it and they charged us £4500 for an early termination. They told me I have no choice but to leave ASAP. They texted me and called me EVERY SINGLE DAY to ask what date I am going to move out, even though I was a master's student and I was working full-time. They don't care about your financial status or mental well being. I'm taking this to a court at the moment because they are refusing to give me £780 from my deposit, where they put their extra legal fees there to make me pay for it. They charged me £300 for a lost pan!! Where on earth a pan is £300? I've emailed them so many times but they advised me to find an independent advice.. What an unprofessional team. Obviously they can't agree with each other in the office because they sent different emails says different things at the same time. What a waste of time and money!

1 August 2024
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Reply from Winchester White

Dear Ece,
Thank you for your feedback. We have tried to reach out to discuss your concerns but have not received a response.
We want to clarify that your rent has been charged in accordance with the terms of your tenancy agreement.
Regrettably, the undisclosed presence of a pet, which is a violation of the head lease terms, left the landlord with no choice but to consider termination of your tenancy.
You were given the option to end the tenancy early through the early termination process, rather than facing eviction. Any applicable fees have been charged in alignment with this process.
Our records show that your deposit has been returned in full.
We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top negotiator

Azhaar negotiated a really good rate for a short-term let that suited my requirements brilliantly. He was really helpful throughout and always kept in touch.

30 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alessandro from Winchester White is…

Alessandro from Winchester White is such a great agent. He is really nice to talk to and understands all my needs. Property search in south kensington is stressful especially before start of term. He check up on me during the process and keeps me updated with flats that’s suits my requirements. I will definitely recommend him to anyone who’s looking for a flat. Thanks Alessandro.

26 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A reliable and talented real-estate agent!

Alessandro is a reliable and talented real estate agent! From the first viewing we had, he understood the property style I am looking for and all my requirements! He gave good advice throughout my property search. He is flexible, cooperative and trust-worthy and he will make sure you find the most suitable place for you!

26 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant experience

We had an amazing experience with Winchester White. We worked with Azhaar whose communication was excellent throughout the whole process. He kept both me and my partner updated at every step and was always available for any questions. Thank you so much!

25 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris at Winchester White has been a…

Chris at Winchester White has been a game changer in terms of my experience with properly letting through agencies. Chris is always super responsive and helpful with all queries big and small. It has been a pleasure working with him and Winchester White!

24 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful Experience

We encountered a number of agents and agencies in our recent rental journey, and Alessandro and WW were by FAR the best agent/agency we worked with. Alessandro was incredibly professional, efficient, and kept us apprised of all details and progress through the entire process. We would not hesitate to work with him and Winchester White again.

17 July 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great thanks to Allesandro for his…

A great thanks to Allesandro for his professionalism, attitude and most of all for his great support. He understood exactly our needs and did his best to find the most appropriate solution for my daughter for her first year as a student in London. I highly recommend him and the agency. If I’ll have to choose again I will definitely choose them.

12 July 2024
Unprompted review

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