Leaders - Portsmouth Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

132/134 London Road, PO2 9DE Portsmouth, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We let a property through leaders southsea, Tess is excellent and extremely helpful, and so professional, an asset to the team. Hannah was so knowledgable, what with all the new rules and regu... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I write as a landlord. My flats needed refurbishing. Leaders identified an excellent contractor and managed the project tirelessly and at pace. They managed all the electricity switch overs seamles... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have just let my property 64 Seagrove road, Portsmouth, my contact in my letting the property has been Joe Mayle and i can only speak with praise with joe each time i needed something done or cor... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our first time renting a property though a letting agent. Sarah made the process very easy and straightforward and was always available to contact by phone for help if needed. My only criticism is the... See more


Company details

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

About Leaders - Portsmouth

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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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  • 132/134 London Road, PO2 9DE, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst letting agent ever.

Worst letting agent ever.
You'll find most of the nice reviews come from the sales team, so dont be fooled.

If you are looking to rent avoid due to property management!

Property management for leaders northend are an absolute disgrace so much so when I left my landlord decided to move to cubic and west as he was fed
up too. Just shows there is a real issue there and no one seems to address it.

Countless of calls and promises that my property manager would call back but these never happened. My emails almost never replied to and when I did receive a reply it would be 2 months late.

I had 3 property managers and was never told when they switched around, which made reaching them even worse.

2 to 3 months it was raining in the bathroom... there was no urgency from leaders to fix it and I had to chase them up countless of times with no resolution on sight.

They simply do not care about you.

Avoid at all costs.

Glad I left and do not have to deal with them ever again.

December 4, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After 20 years of renting a garage

After 20 years of renting a garage, the Landlord decided to make some updates (these were needed 15 years ago) my husband has maintained the property even building new doors because they were rotten and no help from agent or landlord. Since the updates have been made, the landlord has increased the rental 100%. Recent communication shows the lack of respect and care for their clients. They speak to you with such disrespect that you are left feeling angry. They come across as immature and lacking professional training. We will avoid ever having to deal with Leaders as a company in the future, I would also advise anyone reading this to avoid them too.

November 9, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leaders were great

I was really pleased with the service I received when selling my property. Micheal was friendly and knowledgeable when he came to give me an estimate for my property, he was confident in what he thought and he wasn’t wrong. The property had an offer of asking price with in 5 days. Through to completing, the team at Leaders were great.

May 31, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Louise and all at Leaders!

After a very happy 8 years Tenancy through Leaders I wanted to express my gratitude to the whole Team, especially my brilliant Property Manager Louise who has always been responsive, helpful, friendly and professional, an excellent representation of the great service that Leaders provide.
I will definitely be seeking my next property through Leaders. Thank you all!

May 19, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Immigrants: Avoid like the plague!

I am an immigrant and I rented a property under Leaders (Northend ,Portsmouth Branch) last 2018. I was pregnant then and I wanted to get my husband to come and join me in the UK. Before signing the contract, I told Leaders that I need a certain document from them to help my husband’s visa application, just to prove that I am renting a 2-bed property and he has somewhere to stay when he comes. They said that this will be okay and they are happy to provide the said document. However, after signing the tenancy contract, they backed out. I was in a lot of stress. I felt bullied as they said that the promise was done verbally so I can not really pursue them. I ended up losing my baby from all the stress and worry they caused me. Now, I’m buying my first home, and however beautiful the property offered by Leaders, I vowed never to transact with them ever again. AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE!

February 2, 2023
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Reply from Leaders - Portsmouth

Dear Pretty Angela,
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. We are sorry we did not meet your expectation in this instance. If you would like to contact us at customercare@lrg.co.uk we will be happy to look into this for you.
Many thanks, Customer Care Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I rented through Leaders for over 10…

I rented through Leaders for over 10 years. In that time the inspections were irregular with long periods of time when they don’t bother or stick their head in the hallway and say everything is fine, and when we did point out issues, we never got any reply and follow up or even copies of the inspection reports. Things we reported to them were not actioned, leaving us with leaks, mould problems and a drafty house. When we left the house the real problems began. Leaders just hold on to your deposit making all sorts of “issues” so they don’t give you back your money. When you contact them to try and move things along they give you a whole load of excuses. This is totally disgraceful behaviour given the claims they make about how they care for their tenants. It’s a lie. They don’t care, they are not professional, and lie to you about your contract and deposit return. Don’t trust them and whatever you do don’t rent through them. You will be out of pocket. The pain that we are going through is unmeasurable so please don’t put yourself through it. Don’t touch them with a barge pole.

January 25, 2023
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Reply from Leaders - Portsmouth

Dear Krd,

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. We are sorry we did not meet your expectation in this instance.
Kind regards, Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We let a property through leaders…

We let a property through leaders southsea,
Tess is excellent and extremely helpful, and so professional, an asset to the team.
Hannah was so knowledgable, what with all the new rules and regulations changes, it can be alarming for a landlords and she guided us through.
Nothing was too much trouble for Tom who also helped us on many occasions.
A really great team.
Alan & Gay

December 23, 2022
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Reply from Leaders - Portsmouth

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!

Many thanks,
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm really impressed with Michael as…

I'm really impressed with Michael as his response has been very proactive along the whole way helping me out whenever I called him, I would have no hesitation on selling my house with leaders as i will be in the future thankyou very much

November 18, 2022
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Reply from Leaders - Portsmouth

Dear Julie

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

Very recommended!

We've been renting with Leaders for over three years and have had no issues. The renting process was clear and smooth. Communication with the Property Management department is good, and whatever problem we report is dealt with promptly and efficiently. Our current property manager is Aaron Lawrence, who is excellent at customer service and always happy to help. Very recommended!

June 5, 2022
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Reply from Leaders - Portsmouth

Dear Ewa,

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 4 out of 5 stars

Leaders have certainly upped their game

I have lived in a Leaders property for 7 years & have had issues with cowboy contractors & getting repairs done in the past however my most recent experience was excellent. My contact at Leaders Aaron Lawrence was brilliant chasing up my landlord & keeping me updated. Work is now done & Aaron even arranged for removal of rumble left by a previous contractor, the contractors sent to my property this time were also great. Quick to book an appt for the work, came in whilst I was at work & was all done and left tidy when I got home

May 17, 2022
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Reply from Leaders - Portsmouth

Dear Christine,

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

Kind regards
Customer Care Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I rented a house with leaders

I rented a house with leaders. Moving in was so smooth. Everything was wonderful.I was new to UK at that time. So many things were verbally told to me I was wondering why everything is so smooth. I realised the trap only in when I moved out. I asked for a huge amount of money when I moved out. More than twice the rent. They don’t reply to the mails and answer to your calls. Just scare you with legal terms. I have been mailing and calling. So please everyone get everything written if you do business with them. While writing this I am still waiting for the call from property management team 🥲 Anyway thank you Ms Zoe Smith for all your help and support. I recommend leaders .

December 3, 2021
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Reply from Leaders - Portsmouth

Dear Sir/Madam
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. We are sorry we did not meet your expectation in this instance.
Kind regards, Customer Care Team

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