Leaders - Surbiton Reviews 29

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

19-21 Claremont Road, KT6 4QR Surbiton, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been a customer of Leaders for almost 10 years, and they have been managing our flat through their Weybridge branch throughout that time. Recently, I needed their services again in Surbiton wh... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using Leaders for many years to help me rent my property when needed. They have always provided a first class service, my contact there, Nick Hawkins, has been proactive, helpful and profe... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Almost 2 months after we moved out of a rental property manged by Leaders, we still haven't received our deposit back. Multiple calls and emails and all we get is an empty promise hat someone is going... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best rental agency I have worked with, so far. I know that all of them has some issues, but Sophie and her colleagues have been awesome. During my summer holidays, they contacted me to tell me t... 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 - Surbiton

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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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  • 19-21 Claremont Road, KT6 4QR, Surbiton, United Kingdom

4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

29 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

I’ve been a customer of Leaders for almost 10 years, and they have been managing our flat through their Weybridge branch throughout that time. Recently, I needed their services again in Surbiton while searching for a place to rent. All I had to do was pick up the phone and call them, and within just five minutes, their incredibly kind and helpful staff member, Lucy Miller, had already come up with suggestions and was ready to help.

What makes Leaders stand out from most estate agents is their genuine dedication to providing the best possible service and their excellent attention to customers’ needs. Their professionalism, efficiency, and friendly approach truly make a difference. Highly recommended.
R Sina

May 14, 2026
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Dear William
We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and the time you took to share your experience with Lucy. Your feedback is invaluable and motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Many thanks,
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Letting consultant Lucy has been…

Letting consultant Lucy has been excellent and very helpful!

May 19, 2026
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Dear Tina
We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and the time you took to share your experience with Lucy. Your feedback is invaluable and motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Many thanks,
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leaders Surbiton

I have been using Leaders for many years to help me rent my property when needed. They have always provided a first class service, my contact there, Nick Hawkins, has been proactive, helpful and professional.

April 24, 2026
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Dear Peter
We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and the time you took to share your experience with Nick. Your feedback is invaluable and motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Many thanks,
Customer Care Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Pretty useless

We were tenants in a flat managed by Leaders. For a while they were ok, not amazing but they got things sorted after a little while. Something changed in the last months of our tenancy and then it was like they just stopped bothering. Things were going wrong in the flat and they showed no interest in resolving them. They were telling us that things were in progress (they weren't) then we'd hear nothing, then they'd just ignore us. Eventually we had to get directly in contact with the landlords to ask them to step in, and Leaders just ignored them too!

When the tenancy ended they charged us for an extra day of rent despite the fact that we had very clearly given the correct notice and the final date in it was correctly worded, they also tried to charge us for things which were just not issues or were already issues when we moved in. The landlords stepped in again and we achieved a fair settlement, thank goodness for decent landlords!

In short, Leaders were fairly uninvolved for most of our tenancy, but completely checked out in the last 8 months. As soon as the tenancy ended and they wanted money they were suddenly all over us.

If I were the landlords I'd be looking to recover significant fees from them for the fact that they were not doing their job, and we, as tenants, are looking to recover funds from them as a result of them not maintaining the property to an appropriate condition.

February 21, 2026
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Dear Rob Johnson,

We value your feedback and sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Our goal is to provide exceptional service, and we take any concerns from our customers very seriously. We apologise for falling short of your expectations on this occasion and truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Best regards, Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been dealing with Finlay

I have been dealing with Finlay. He has been so amazing and so helpful. :)

March 6, 2026
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Dear Yasmin

We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and the time you took to share your experience with Finlay. Your feedback is invaluable and motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Many thanks,
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently had a great experience with…

I recently had a great experience with the team specifically with Finlay Rippin at Leaders Surbiton. The service was professional, responsive, and very helpful throughout the process. Communication was clear and timely, and I always felt well-supported with any questions I had. A special thanks to the team for making everything smooth and straightforward — I’d definitely recommend their services to others.

February 25, 2026
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Dear Devendra Kumar

We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and the time you took to share your experience with Finlay. Your feedback is invaluable and motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Many thanks,
Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Both Nick Hawkins and Finlay Rippin…

Both Nick Hawkins and Finlay Rippin were excellent, very attentive, responded promptly, kept me informed throughout the whole process, and responded to queries without delays. For me as a first time landlord, this was a very positive experience. All went very smoothly.

February 6, 2026
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Dear Hsein Kew We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and the time you took to share your experience with Finlay and Nick. Your feedback is invaluable and motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Many thanks, Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good experience with Leaders

It was a pleasure working with Mr. Finlay Rippin. He is an exceptionally responsible and helpful consultant. He demonstrated great patience in addressing our queries regarding the flat we are renting, and provided effective solutions to help us navigate the Goodlord system for our referencing documents.

January 19, 2026
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Dear Lai Gary We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and the time you took to share your experience with Finlay. Your feedback is invaluable and motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Many thanks, Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leaders is an organised estate agents…

Leaders is an organised estate agents where the staff are always focused on resolving issues for landlord and tenant.

December 2, 2025
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Dear Rob, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us. Your feedback motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Finlay provided a brilliant service and kept us in the loop at all times.

November 17, 2025
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Dear Helen J We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and the time you took to share your experience with Finlay. Your feedback is invaluable and motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Many thanks, Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional service

Great experience with Finlay. Quick replies and very helpful.

November 17, 2025
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Dear Matthew We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and the time you took to share your experience with Finlay. Your feedback is invaluable and motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Many thanks, Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nick Hawkins was excellent

Nick Hawkins was excellent, listening to my concerns and taking on the problem at hand. It was a time sensitive issue and Nick got it all sorted in a few hours and reported back to me as soon as it was resolved. I am very happy with the service I have received.

November 12, 2025
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Dear Katja Rasmussen We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and the time you took to share your experience with Nick. Your feedback is invaluable and motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Many thanks, Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service

Had a great experience with Finlay. Very patient and understanding and would definitely use Leaders again

October 30, 2025
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Dear Jeanette We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and the time you took to share your experience with Finlay. Your feedback is invaluable and motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Many thanks, Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Letting of flat

Leaders handled the re-letting of a flat in Surbiton. They were responsive, easy to work with and put forward very suitable tenants. We have used Leaders before and would certainly do so again

September 2, 2025
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Dear Michael We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and the time you took to share your experience with us. Your feedback is invaluable and motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Many thanks, Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finlay Rippin

Finlay Rippin, it's professional, helpful, and efficient—highly recommend!

October 6, 2025
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Dear Flory Caimac We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and the time you took to share your experience with Finlay. Your feedback is invaluable and motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Many thanks, Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience overall

Great experience overall, Finlay provided excellent communication and support

October 6, 2025
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Dear Caimac Ionut We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and the time you took to share your experience with Finlay. Your feedback is invaluable and motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Many thanks, Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Letting Agency

I had a great experience with Leaders Letting Agency. From the initial viewing to signing the contract, the whole process was very smooth. Finlay from the Lettings team was professional, responsive, and incredibly helpful throughout the letting process. Communication was always clear and timely, and any questions or concerns I had were addressed quickly and efficiently. He made the process of moving in smooth and stress-free, and I felt well-supported every step of the way. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy letting agent.

August 15, 2025
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Dear Customer

We greatly appreciate your 5-star review and the time you took to share your experience with Finlay. Your feedback is invaluable and motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!



Many thanks,

Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Chris Dribble

Excellent service from Chris Dribble. Really professional and went over and above what was expected. Similar experience from his colleagues also. Keep up the good work.

August 15, 2024
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Dear Sheila

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 1 out of 5 stars

Flooded kitchen for weeks..living in…

Flooded kitchen for weeks..living in dangerous..1000 calls and talks with agents.. this is the worst agency ever !!!!!!!!

June 22, 2024
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Reply from Leaders - Surbiton

Good Afternoon

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.
If you would like to contact us at customercare@lrg.co.uk we will be happy to look into this for you.



Kind regards
Customer Care Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid if you can

Almost 2 months after we moved out of a rental property manged by Leaders, we still haven't received our deposit back. Multiple calls and emails and all we get is an empty promise hat someone is going to sort it out in the next few days and give us a call. Unfortunately we never received a call back and the deposit department always manage to find someone else to blame. Its disgraceful that people have to struggle financially because of estate agents that just care about their commission and as soon as they don't make money out of you, they just put no effort to help.

November 23, 2023
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