Leaders - Colchester Reviews 

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2-4 Headgate, CO1 1NT Colchester, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Made the process of moving so easy! Couldn't recommend enough!! Chloe, Simone and Sophia are incredible and so helpful for with the process made it a lot less stressful!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sophia and Chloe where both very helpful, respond to emails promptly,I had moved in from enquiry to move in date within 2 weeks the house is amazing Regards Daniel

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leaders have been my letting agent for many years and they are a good company to choose to let your property through. Julie Preston is my lettings manager/liaison/help and has been there from the star... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used Leaders in Colchester to manage a couple of properties for several years and Rob Perry has always been my main contact. I have not experienced any problems that he hasn't been able to s... See more


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  1. Real Estate Agency
  2. Property Investment
  3. Real Estate Appraiser
  4. Real Estate Rental Agency
  5. Real Estate Surveyor

About Leaders - Colchester

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Leaders is one of the UK's largest and most successful estate agents, specialising in sales, lettings, and property investment. The company was founded in Brighton in 1983 by Neville Lee OBE, the co-founder of the Association of Residential Letting Agents.

Whether working with a landlord, tenant, buyer, or seller, we are passionate about achieving the best outcome for our customers. We aren’t afraid to question the status quo in order to make innovative changes that will directly benefit them!

We value long lasting relationships, and we’re committed to always delivering a professional service with honesty and respect. Our partners include Mortgage Scout and Bode Insurance, and we collaborate with them daily to ensure Leaders customers can get everything they need under one roof.

For all formal complaints, please email customerservice@leaders.co.uk with your full name, the name of the branch you dealt with and the property address.

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  • 2-4 Headgate, CO1 1NT, Colchester, United Kingdom

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely disappointed with the service…

Extremely disappointed with the service at Leaders - Colchester branch. Would not recommend them to anyone.
I was never given keys to the front door of the building when they informed my multiple times they would give it to me. It's been three months since I moved into the flat and I still have no keys to the front door of the building. Now they are telling me that they don't have keys to the front door and I need to ask my neighbours for their keys so that I could make a copy. They want me to ask keys from neighbours who I have never met. Would you be giving your keys to a neighbour you've never met??
On top of all of this, their communication is awful. They do not even have the decency to reply to emails. I had to go into the office itself to get an update on the keys because they would not reply to my emails.
Would not recommend leaders at all. I myself would not even think about using leaders again.

September 10, 2024
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Dear Methme

We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. We strive for nothing less than excellent service, and we always take it very seriously when we hear of any dissatisfaction from our customers. Thank you for notifying us and we are sorry we did not meet your expectation in this instance.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Leaders are an absolute disgrace

Leaders are an absolute disgrace and thieves. Tuesday 27/08 was my last day, I was sent a check out report on 28/08 which clearly showed a black plastic bag left at the property. I contacted Leaders on 29/08 by phone (as seen in the screenshot) and was told by Rob the ‘property manager’ the cleaners had not been in yet and they would give me a call. I specifically stressed I wanted the bag back as it had items of my girlfriend that were valuable and had been gifts during our relationship and are of significant meaning. I was ignored by email but on the phone They said that they will get the cleaner to contact me about it and that the cleaner would be going in on Friday. Nobody contacted me that day so I called the office again- I was told Rob would call me back (he didn’t.) Yesterday Monday 02/09 I called the office again and Rob said the cleaner hadn’t gone in yet and would be going later that day. (Again nobody called). Today (Tuesday 03/09) I called the office and asked for the cleaners number. The cleaner then told me that they couldn’t find it and that 9 different people had been in over the last few days (this isn’t what the property manager told me). I called Rob straight after and he simply said ‘they must have disposed of it. It should have been taken. There’s nothing we can do.’ Here’s something leaders can do 1) don’t tell people wrong information 2) don’t disregard requests from people who have been tenants from them and let them know immediately that the bag was of significance and they could come to collect it. 3) show some respect instead of trying to fob me off all week and then act like it was out of their control the entire time. I will be taking this shambles of a company to small claims court.

September 3, 2024
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Good Morning

We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. We strive for nothing less than excellent service, and we always take it very seriously when we hear of any dissatisfaction from our customers. Thank you for notifying us and we are sorry we did not meet your expectation in this instance.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience

I've let my property through Leaders for many years now and must say if ever there is a problem Rob Perry has always been excellent at dealing with it quickly and professionally.

July 24, 2024
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Dear Mark

Customer care is important to us so we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and for giving us a 5 star rating!

Many thanks
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rob perry

Rob perry, always so helpfull, polite, understanding really goes that extra mile for us but also cant fault the team aswell

July 23, 2024
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Good Afternoon

Customer care is important to us so we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and for giving us a 5 star rating!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very nice experience with leaders…

Very nice experience with leaders Colchester, the best manager ever, Mr Robert Perry, thanks a lot for all

July 23, 2024
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Dear Salma

Customer care is important to us so we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and for giving the Colchester Team and Robert a 5 star rating!

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Since moving into our property we have…

Since moving into our property we have had dealings with Kayleigh who has handled and dealt with any issues, situations or queries. She is easy to speak to and provides a lot of reassurance where needed. Very please with level of service from her.

June 25, 2024
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Dear Sophie

We are very happy Kayleigh could provide you with a positive customer experience.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

I am a landlord with Leaders and have consistently received a good service from the team. Rob Perry in particular has been extremely efficient, prompt to reply and resolve any issues. I would have no hesitation in recommending their lettings department

May 30, 2024
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Dear Dominic

Customer care is important to us so we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and for giving us a 5 star rating!
We are happy that the service you received was good and in particular the help you received from Rob Perry in resolving any issues for you.

Many thanks
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Robert Perry gave me amazing service!

Robert Perry gave me excellent customer service, he advocated for me and I never felt forgotten or ignored. I would gladly recommend Leaders Colchester to other tenants. 5 stars!

May 23, 2024
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Dear Lauren

Customer care is important to us so we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and for giving us a 5 star rating!
Robert has been made aware of your lovely comments.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"Outstanding Service by Robert Perry (Senior Property Manager) at Leaders Colchester"

We have had the pleasure of working with Robert Perry (Senior Property Manager) at Leaders in Colchester for many years, and his service has always been outstanding. Robert consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism, ensuring every aspect of our property management is handled with great care. His reliability and attention to detail have given us complete peace of mind, knowing our property is in good hands. Robert's communication is always prompt and clear, making the entire process seamless. He excels in finding reliable tenants, and any issues are resolved quickly and efficiently. We are extremely grateful for his dedication and hard work. Highly recommend Robert Perry for anyone seeking exceptional property management services!

April 15, 2024
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Thank you for the 5 star rating. It is great to hear the service provided by Robert Perry has been to the high standard we expect to offer. We will ensure your comments are passed on to Robert.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rob Perry

Rob Perry has always been very professional and extremely helpful. With quick response to all my queries.
Many thanks Rob

May 15, 2024
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Thank for you providing a positive review. We will be sure to pass on your comments to Rob.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Rob as ever

Excellent service from Rob as ever. Very professional and informative. Always acts in not only my interests as a landlord but that of the tenant too. Highly recommend.

May 8, 2024
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Thank you for such a positive review. Rob is a very important member of the team and a great ambassador for Leaders. We will be sure to pass on your kind comments to Rob.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Maintenance issue quickly resolved

Current Tennant for leaders, I had a maintenance issue, the man who usually deals with my property was on holiday so I spoke with Robert Perry, very quick response and easy to deal with. Issue resolved promptly.
Thank you

May 9, 2024
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Dear Kelly

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and for giving us a 5 star rating! We are pleased to hear Robert was able to resolve your maintenance issue quickly.

Many thanks
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Julie Preston is so helpful

Julie Preston is so helpful. We've been in this house since 2000, but we're now moving into a caravan. Julie is so helpful and always negotiates with the landlord to keep the costs low. Leaders have always been good to us. We are looking to buy a house so I would go back to Leaders, and they have always been supportive to us.

May 3, 2024
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Dear Nicola Taylor

Customer care is important to us so we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and for giving us a 5 star rating!

Many thanks,
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

I have been renting a flat through leaders for 3 years now and their service has been amazing. Any issues are dealt with promptly and they are incredibly helpful. Robert Parry in particular has provided excellent service and been incredibly helpful so thank you!

April 27, 2024
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Dear Amber Fox

Customer care is important to us so we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and for giving us a 5 star rating!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top marks for Rob Perry at Colchester

I have been dealing with Leaders for a number of years now and I am very satisfied with their help and advice. Special thanks must go to Robert Perry at the Colchester office who looks after all aspects of the property that Leaders manages for me. His calm and friendly attitude and expert and official advice he gives me is top class.

April 23, 2024
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Dear Mary Vincent

Customer care is important to us so we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and for giving us a 5 star rating!

Many thanks,
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Robert of Leaders very responsive & proactive

Leaders are very responsive and Robert Perry is particularly effective in pre-emptively following up on any issues and anticipating the landlord's needs & expectations.

April 10, 2024
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Dear Tim Samuel

Customer care is important to us so we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and for giving us a 5 star rating!

Many thanks,
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leaders has been great

My experience of Leaders has been great. They are always quick to help if issues arise, friendly and reliable. Many thanks to Robert Perry and Julie Preston who have been particularly helpful throughout our 8 years renting our property.

April 19, 2024
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Dear Kat Long

Customer care is important to us so we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and for giving us a 5 star rating!

Many thanks,
Customer Care Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Rob from leaders has always done his…

Rob from leaders has always done his upmost in terms of sorting any problems with the property. Have been without an oven since before Easter but he was very apologetic and said he’d been away for a week which is fair enough and since he’s been back we’re now booked in for a new oven. He responds fairly quickly also.

April 17, 2024
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Dear Russ,

Thank you for the review. We're so glad that Rob has been helpful for you. We're sorry to hear about your oven, but glad that Rob has been able to help.

Kind regards,
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excelent costumer service

Rob Perry is always fast on answer our requests in a proper and profissional manner, and always do his best to solve any issues as quick as possible

April 17, 2024
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Dear Ricardo Lobo

Customer care is important to us so we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and for giving us a 5 star rating!

Many thanks,
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leaders in Colchester

Leaders in Colchester has always been there for me over the last eight years but I must give a special mention for Rob Perry who is a star, very helpful and a great communicator. Thank you Rob.

April 15, 2024
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Dear Louise

Customer care is important to us so we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and for giving us a 5 star rating!

Many thanks,
Customer Care Team

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