DC Lane

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DC Lane Reviews

Excellent rating
4.8
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Reviews ( 127 ) 4.8

Megan Newport
Megan Newport
2024.07.26
Great communication, nothing was to much trouble and I would use these guys again if we decided to do it all over again! thank you so much!
Carol Honey
Carol Honey
2024.07.25
I must say mentioning no names that the person who looked after the sell of our house was the most perfect salesperson I've ever met .The team at Dclane are awesome they care and that goes for everyone. They give full attention to detail and they chase every thing , they are a force to be reckoned with , can't praise them highly enough . Many thanks for all you've done. I highly recommend this company.
Reply from DC Lane 2024.07.26
Hello Carol thank you so much for this review, we're absolutely thrilled to have worked for you and we wish you all the best in your future.
Tharindu Dananjaya Rajapaksha
Tharindu Dananjaya Rajapaksha
2024.07.12
Excellent atmosphere with the lovely and humble people work in DC Lane. We got our two bedroom house from DC lane and we are really blessed to say that it's a lucky home for our family from the beginning and looking forward to stay and really appreciate them for giving this opportunity to live in a nice area.😊
Reply from DC Lane 2024.07.12
Ah Tharinda thats a lovely review, thanks so much! Do pop in at any time to say Hi!
Fariborz Farjad
2024.07.04 2024.07.04 | United Kingdom
Helen and the team at DC Lane Friendly and professional team.
Fari Farjad
Fari Farjad
2024.07.04
Reply from DC Lane 2024.07.12
Thanks for the 5 stars Fari!!!
andrew biggs
andrew biggs
2024.06.01
Do not use. They provide inaccurate information, bully and make threats, resulting in me removing my previous review. Now that the case has conclude and the property redress scheme found in my favour i feel i can pit it back up. They lie about condition of properties and put up in accurate photos, dont do due diligence and then make threats of legal action when you complain. If you do use them, make sure you see the property several times so you dont have to go through what i have. However where possible use someone else and convince anyone you can to use someone else
Reply from DC Lane 2024.06.10
Dear Andrew, Just to correct a few points to allow readers a balanced view and to draw their own conclusions accordingly. We remain very sorry that you weren’t happy with the property at handover. This underlines the importance of viewing several times before proceeding. We as agents do not regularly visit property once sold STC and aren’t aware of any changes in condition. Conveyancers recommend a final viewing prior to completion as there is no way to know whether damage has occurred in the period between initial viewing and completion. We haven’t seen evidence of damage either. As you were unhappy and we didn’t agree we were at fault, we used the ombudsman service of which we are members to adjudicate. After review they suggested an informal early resolution agreement. We both accepted this - meaning there was no formal finding, and no admissions of error from either of us. On our part, it was commercially sensible to conclude things at this stage rather than expending further time, and we felt it was better for everyone involved. We believed you had added 2 reviews on google about this event and you admitted both were associated with you. As we had said in our replies to them, our issue was not the initial review - We support the concept of reviews because as with us, good businesses have a high proportion of 5 star reviews. We felt that the addition of this second review was malevolent of you at the time and we asked you to remove one of them. They were both removed just prior to the adjudication, perhaps so that they didn’t prejudice you. All this said, we are glad that the matter is now resolved. For our part, in future we’ll stress the absolute importance to buyers that they must be diligent and make the effort to arrange a final viewing every time.
Rebecca Clayton
Rebecca Clayton
2024.05.24
I can't fault the service from DC Lane. They sold our home in a week, and the service between offer and completion was fantastic. They kept us updated at every development and often chased solicitors before we even asked. We have moved house 5 times and DC Lane are by far the best agents we have ever dealt with. Highly recommended!
Reply from DC Lane 2024.05.25
Thank you, Rebecca! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience and that we could assist in making your move smooth and efficient. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Vicky Temlett Gott
Vicky Temlett Gott
2024.05.07
Helen, Daniel and the team at DC Lane are Great! ... when it came to a new tenant find for us Jaymie was the star of the show ... putting all the necessary parts in place for us throughout the process, always there when needed to answer all of my questions and iron out any little concerns! Thank you so much! There is also another little star of the show that makes an appearance on a Friday at the office for a couple of hrs ... such a treat with a warm furry welcome!
Reply from DC Lane 2024.05.25
Thank you so much, Vicky! We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with Helen, Daniel, and Jaymie. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’re happy our little Friday visitor could bring joy to your visits!
xia ming
xia ming
2024.05.02
I purchased a buy to let house through DC Lane in March 2024. The service provided by Helen was outstanding. She was in close monitor of the buying process every step of the way and chase the relevant parties to move things forward as quickly as possible. The sale went through very quickly. Thank you!
Reply from DC Lane 2024.05.25
Thank you, Xia, for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear Helen provided such outstanding service and ensured a smooth buying process. Enjoy your new property!
Jon Shepherd
Jon Shepherd
2024.04.04
Can't thank Oscar Pollard enough for his help when looking for housing solutions recently (bit of a long story but needed to look at rental and purchase options). He was sympathetic as well as being courteous, professional and friendly. I have every confidence that Oscar will deliver on what he has said he will do.
Reply from DC Lane 2024.05.25
Thank you, Jon! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Oscar. Your confidence in our services means a lot to us.
Lauren Carr
Lauren Carr
2024.02.12
We actually bought a house off DC Lane, we dealt with Helen and she was fab. She answered all our questions super fast would chase up the solicitors and did a great job.
Reply from DC Lane 2024.02.22
Hi Lauren, thanks so much for your review - it is very much appreciated. Helen is thrilled to hear you appreciated her pro-active approach! keep in touch and we hope we can be of service again in the future.
Kira Jayne
Kira Jayne
2023.12.24
If i could give 0 stars I would. I lived in a property for over a year (year contract) reported problems, some were solved, most weren’t, i’m surprised that I even had to report these issues as they should not have been issues to begin with. Electrical problems that was not solved, water bill was raised because we can a leak under the property, this was not solved even though we reported it. We moved in with bugs in the fridge, a leaky sink, serious mould that affected my health, I reported this and they told me to ventilate the property in December. The vents were fake and glued onto the wall, extractor fan was also fake. These people are not helpful. In the end, we had no choice but to seek help from the council, seek information on our rights and leave the property. They told me to leave the property as I found it and I took that seriously. They weren’t happy with how we left it, funny that. Avoid this agency if you can. Simply my advice. I now live happy in my new property and am great friends with my landlord. I don’t want a reply from them, simply giving my experience to help others.
Reply from DC Lane 2024.02.22
Dear Kira - We understand you aren't interested in a reply, but for completeness and to allow others to reach a balanced view, we thought we should drop in a short note. We are sorry you didn't enjoy living at the property and you felt there were maintenance problems that werent dealt with. It's true that there were fake 'vents' stuck onto the wall of the living room at a low level made to look like air bricks. I checked our records and they have been there for many years, we think even prior to the current owners time. The cooker hood was a recirculating type often used where the cooker is not on an outside wall. The Landlord kindly allowed you to have pets at the property and sadly we did have to replace the carpets after you had left as they smelt very strongly of cat urine. Glad to hear you relationship with your new Landlord is very good.
James Bowley-Farleigh
James Bowley-Farleigh
2023.12.18
What an outstanding Agent, from start to finish the team have been brilliant, they helped us push through to completion to achieve a speedy turn around. I can't thank you all enough. Looking forward to working with you again in the future.
Reply from DC Lane 2024.02.22
Hello James Thanks for the review- we always very much appreciate time taken in leaving a comment. we too look forward to wrking with you and do pop in for a coffee if your ever in the neighbourhood. :)
Jon Bird
Jon Bird
2023.11.28
I don't understand why anyone would bother to use any other property agency than DC Lane. Helen and her team are superb. They have found us tenants for our rental properties for a number of years with such dynamism that we have barely had any gaps. The recent sale of one property was handled with speed and efficiency. Amy's grasp of the market for the valuation was excellent. A great service from a great company. Thank you.
Reply from DC Lane 2024.02.22
Hi John - We don't understrand either! Thanks very much for your review - we really enjoy working for you and look forward to contuing our great relationship in the future!
Brenda Hare
Brenda Hare
2023.10.18
Having had a really stressful experience with a previous letting agent, I was thrilled to find Helen and the wonderful team at DC Lane. Within days of joining them I had a great tenant in place who has remained with me throughout the last couple of years. The whole team at DC Lane has been incredibly helpful and I have been impressed by how much they have cared for the well-being of my tenant as well as providing me with a very professional and supportive service. I had no hesitation in appointing them to also take on the sale of my flat - which they have handled at the same high level of professionalism and success! I can unreservedly recommend this excellent business.
Reply from DC Lane 2023.11.03
Thanks so much for your review Brenda, we really appreciate it. We have very much enjoyed helping let and latterly introduce a buyer for you, and a lovely client to work for!
Gareth Riley
Gareth Riley
2023.09.11
I can’t thank these guys enough, i was about to give up hope of ever finding a home for me and my Son, they found us a home and the process was faultless….thank you so much to you all
Reply from DC Lane 2023.11.03
Hi Gareth - it was a pleasure and you have a lovely place too :)
Aamir
2023.08.18 2023.08.18 | Canada
83y2rqa Feedback about the Dc lane agency: I was charged specifically for water marks on the bathroom sink/bathtub glass, blind replacement and stove glass cleaning. As evidenced to the previous agency (Trundlewood) that DC lane recently took over, the glass behind the stove and bedroom blinds needed replacing because they were already damaged. This was caught on camera when I took in the keys on the first day (I saw the flat for the first time when collecting the keys). I accepted the fee to get rid of the hard water marks. DC lane confirmed that they had access to the inventory video - on the phone, after I had to call in because they ignored my three emails requesting whether Trundlwood had passed these videos on. I thought this was sinister. I'm confused why I was charged for already damaged items which need to be replaced for the next tenant due to being a hazard anyway i.e. broken glass and bent metal blinds are a hazard needing replacement. The oven did not even have markings on it, and they offered to replace it after I escalated it, but I found out how to use it without the markings so I did not bother to have this replaced. However, I accepted the 'small fee' as outlined by the agency/landlord, because I am really not bothered to go back and forth. It makes me wonder what the point of the video as evidence was, if they were not going to refer to it. Feedbacking my comments to the landlord , and not following up with a response was not enough. I should really only be charged for a cleaning fee for the bathroom water marks and the 'small' deduction should of been reduced. However, I find it tedious to go back and forth with organizations from my experiences. It's nice to be transparent to your customers, on email as well as the phone. I don't appreciate Dan hanging up on me, as fed back to the manager already. I am sure an adult can regulate his emotions without having to run away, be fragile, and hang up from a difficult conversation regarding obtaining a final electrical meter reading for me as I moved out of the city - otherwise I would have taken care of this myself. I had to talk to the apartment manager to obtain this reading, as agency staff did not get back. I doubt he cut the phone accidentally because normally staff call back and apologize. I've only known this agency because the old one left recently and transferred everything over. I am glad I don't have to talk to them again because they give me anxiety that the old agency did not give me. Thanks to Sophie, and the other female staff for your customer service skills over the phone.
Kate Dowsett
Kate Dowsett
2023.05.17
We have rented AND sold our leasehold property through DC Lane and we cannot thank them enough for their expertise, persistence, excellent communication and overall management from start to finish. What is usually a stressful experience for most, turned out to be a breeze with Helen and her wonderful team.
Reply from DC Lane 2023.11.03
Hi Kate, Helen loved working on your behalf, as did the whole team. thanks for your review - much appreciated! xx
Manny H-Taylor
Manny H-Taylor
2023.05.12
Not worth the 4.8 rating. They are nice at the beginning but they were very dishonest and one-sided. Avoid them if you can.
Reply from DC Lane 2023.05.13
Hi Manny - sadly you didn’t leave the property as agreed and the owner has claimed from your deposit. You have the option to dispute this with the independent dispute service, TDS, which is a free service if you don’t agree with the owners view, but you haven’t yet done so yet. We have reminded you a few times to start your dispute. Please do this as we would prefer your concerns to be addressed correctly and fairly.
Charlie Manville
Charlie Manville
2023.05.11
Huge lack of professionalism. During a merger of two companies my application was put to the side even though month in advance and deposit sorted. Now because of them taking too long the owner wants to proceed with another application. Avoid if you can !
Reply from DC Lane 2023.05.11
Hi Charlie we are so sorry that the Landlord asked us to withdraw - whilst we don’t like letting anyone down, we have to carry out the instructions given to us. We hope you find a great place to live.