Northwood (Preston) Limited - Sales

5 Fishergate Row, Butler Street
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 8BN

Estate Agents

Listed under:  Estate Agents
75% recommended   Rating Northwood (Preston) Limited - Sales 7.3/100
8 reviews since 2008
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Overall Rating
7.3 /10 Overall Rating 7.3/10
Based on 8 reviews since 2008
 
 
 
Professional 7.5/10 Professional Rating 7.5
The firm acted professionally at all times

 
Knowledgeable 7.6/10 Knowledgeable Rating 7.6
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions

 
Friendly 7.3/10 Friendly Rating 7.3
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information

 
Helpful 6.7/10 Helpful Rating 6.7
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller

 
 
 
Recent Reviews 
 
" The service was excellent from beginning to end, everything that was said would be done was."   more
 
" Northwood staff were unprofessional, unhelpful, difficult, rude, deceitful, dishonest and abusive. The ensured that my experience of renting a property was one of the worst experience of my life. A sp...."   more
 
" Only dealt with ex-husband although I am joint owner and part of agreement not even been in contact with me regarding viewings and reduce in price from £248k to £240k totally disgusted."   more
 
" Although Northwood, didn’t sell our property. We were very pleased with them. They were very professional & friendly. Our house is in a rural area & we felt that the middle of Preston wasn’t really th...."   more
 
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Code of Practice
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Sellers: Ombudsman: 50%
SELLERS Did the firm show you evidence of their membership of an Ombudsman scheme to give you free, independent review of any complaints ? (eg is the Ombudsman logo shown on the sales particulars for your property?)
 
Sellers: Fees: 71%
SELLERS Did the firm clearly explain their fees, expenses & business terms and confirm this in writing (including email) before marketing your property?
 
Sellers: Buyer services: 57%
SELLERS Did the firm make clear whether or not they wish to offer other services (such as mortgages) to potential buyers of your property?
 
Sellers: Particulars: 83%
SELLERS Did the firm ask you to confirm the accuracy of the draft particulars before marketing your property?
 
Sellers: Viewing: 86%
SELLERS Did the firm agree the viewing arrangements with you and comply with these arrangements?
 
Sellers: Offers: 67%
SELLERS Did the firm confirm all offers in writing (including email)?
 
Sellers: Marketing: 75%
SELLERS Did the firm ask you whether or not the property should remain on the market after the offer was accepted. (n/a in Scotland)?
 
Buyers: Ombudsman: 50%
BUYERS Did the firm show you evidence of their membership of an Ombudsman scheme to give you free, independent review of any complaints ? (eg is the Ombudsman logo shown on the sales particulars for your property?)
 
Buyers: Accuracy: 50%
BUYERS Did the firm give you accurate (i.e. not misleading) information about properties?
 
Buyers: Offer: 100%
BUYERS Did the firm accept your offer without attaching any conditions (such as that you should arrange your mortgage through them)?
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Most Popular Words
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Northwood 2
Preston 2
property 2
£240k 1
£248k 1
abusive 1
agreement 1
attributes 1
Becky 1
beginning 1
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Review 5 Jul 2013
Recommended by customer in PR1
 
 
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 buyer and seller
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Customer Review
 
Mid terrace, 3 bedroomed, conservatory, couple of miles out of town.
 

"The service was excellent from beginning to end, everything that was said would be done was."
 
 
 
 
 
 


Review 28 Jun 2009
Not Recommended by customer in PR2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 0/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 0/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 0/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 0/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
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Customer Review
 

"Northwood staff were unprofessional, unhelpful, difficult, rude, deceitful, dishonest and abusive. The ensured that my experience of renting a property was one of the worst experience of my life. A special mention needs to go to Becky and Peter Ward from the Preston Branch who were so rude I cannot find words to describe them but they exhibited all of the above attributes. Around Northwood lettings at all costs."
 
 
 
 
 
 


Review 23 Jul 2008
Not Recommended by customer in PR2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Professional 0/10
The firm acted professionally at all times
Knowledgeable 1/10
The firm showed a good knowledge of local market conditions
Friendly 0/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 0/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
Show All
 
 
Customer Review
 

"Only dealt with ex-husband although I am joint owner and part of agreement not even been in contact with me regarding viewings and reduce in price from £248k to £240k totally disgusted."
 
 
 
 
 
 


Review 7 Jul 2008
Recommended by customer in PR4
 
 
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
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Customer Review
 
Semi det. barn plus detached cottage.
 

"Although Northwood, didn’t sell our property. We were very pleased with them. They were very professional & friendly. Our house is in a rural area & we felt that the middle of Preston wasn’t really the best place to sell it. We have since moved to an agent in a rural area. We found Mr. Paul Walker very informative & friendly. A master at his job!"
 
 
 
 
 
 


Review 3 Jul 2008
Recommended by customer in PR2
 
 
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
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Customer Review
 
4 bed det. built 1938 in quiet cul-de-sac. Ideal family home 4 double bedroom. Good location for shopping-retail park of M6.
 

"Price has been reduced several times but still little interest made worse by current financial market conditions. Effort for selling – high but must try harder."
 
 
 
 
 
 


Review 2 Jul 2008
Recommended by customer in PR2
 
 
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 8/10
The staff are friendly and give clear and helpful information
Helpful 10/10
The firm helped in the negotiations between buyer and seller
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Customer Review
 
Two properties - both one bedroom flats. Prices - £78,000 and £103,000
 
 
 
 
 


Review 2 Jul 2008
Recommended by customer in PR2
 
 
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 buyer and seller
Show All
 
 
Customer Review
 
 
 
 
 


Review 27 Jun 2008
Recommended by customer in PR2
 
 
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 buyer and seller
Show All
 
 
Customer Review
 
 
 
 
 

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