We have sold two houses through FH. It's difficult to separate the housing market from agent performance sometimes, but we did feel that we got value for money - especially on the second sale. Spe... See more
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Alison Whiteside is my calm in the storm! From the moment we transititioned to sales progression we knew Alison had got our backs !
Her calm, reassuring manner put us completley at ease as she took the time to listen to our problems and frustrations as though we were her only clients.
Alison was proactive in a highly professional manner applying her knowledge , skills and experience to move us along towards completion .
We loved her sense of humour .
Alison chased those who need chasing ,rechased ensuring we had answers to our questions and our sale was progressing.
We felt very priviledged to have her on our side .
Alison always replied promptly either by email or phone ensuring we were kept informed and up to date. Nothing was to much trouble . Her determination shone through.
We could not have got this far without Alisons continued help and support as she propels us towards our new forever home .
Alison Whiteside you are amazing!
Thank you so much for being our calm in the storm! You are appreciated.

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
Farrell Heyworth were fantastic during our house hunt and once we had the found the property we wanted to buy. Their communication was excellent, clear and concise, and they returned calls and helped in any way they could. Our Sales Progressor was Alison Whiteside who was outstanding in her work and help. Alison helped push the solicitors/conyevancers to respond, chasing things when needed, and was always willing to help. She is really supportive of clients, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge, and always willing to talk things through as well as back up by email.

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
I can't say enough good things about Alison Whiteside who was the sales progressor for my flat. From first contact I knew I as in safe hands. Totally professional, knowledgeable, caring, determined and experienced - so when bumps came up on the road on delays, challenges, less than competent legal work - Alison was there every step of the way to smooth things, liaise with others in the chain, reassure and get things moving again. She always kept me up to date and helped me to never give up hope "I'll get this over the line for us" - and she did! Thank you Ali - you were the best!

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
I rented with Farrell Heyworth for about 18 months ending last year. They are without doubt one of the worst agencies I have ever dealt with across the UK. Unfortunately for us the house we were renting was also for sale, which resulted in us having to accomodate various visits from prospective buyers over the term of our rental. Whilst this wouldn't normally be an issue for a competent company we had multiple short notice viewings (that would often never materialise), being asked to accommodate viewings and given incorrect times/dates and on one occasion an employee just let themselves into our house whilst we were out to show someone around!
I have refrained from posting this since we left the property in an effort to put the whole experience behind me, but with the sudden uptick in positive reviews I felt it would be good for people to understand what kind of a company then really are.
Also, when using Microsoft Copilt to generate responses to your reviews, it's probably in your best interests to remove the text that says "Here is a revised version that makes that point clearer, while staying within your risk and time guidelines"
I would expect Trustpilot would frown on companies using AI to craft responses to negative reviews no?

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
From the off Alison Whiteside and her team were amazing at keeping me updated,organising any jobs that needed doing and just great at answering any questions I had. I’d definitely recommend using them. Thank you guys for all you do x

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
We were lucky enough to have the brilliant Alison Whiteside progressing our sale - when things looked like they were stalling and my solicitor wasn't having much success, Alison was able to contact our buyer, and get them to chase their solicitor and keep the pressure on from all sides to complete asap. Thank you !!

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
We’ve been fully supported throughout the process of selling our apartment, both from the sales team in the Lancaster office (latterly Nicole L. and earlier on, Angel) and then by Alison W. without whom sales progression would have been frustrating. They do what it says on the tin, but they do it with such lovely customer care. Cannot fault and happy to recommend. Given our distance from Lancaster during the sales process, it was nice to know that they ‘had our backs’ and that we could leave things in their capable hands. Fully informed at all stages of the process.

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
Alison whiteside has been incredibly helpful and professional from start to finish, with great communication and advice when needed

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
We went through so many obstacles but without the over and above commitment to looking after us, her client, we don't know how we would have got through the process of purchasing our forever home.
Alison Whiteside was very professional and kept us informed at all times. Highly recommended. Many thanks Kim and George

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
Have just sold my house today and from start to finish Alison whiteside has been absolute pleasure to deal with , she has literally been a super star , from advice to hearing me moan to finalising everything for me always with a smile and cheerful voice I couldn’t have done it without her .she has guided me through a very stressful sale for personal reasons and lifted me and made me smile with every interaction a absolute joy to deal with

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
Alison Whiteside helped with an extremely difficult and nail biting sale. She has been nothing short of helpful but also incredibly real and understanding. Her many years of experience shines through. Anything asked of her was done in a swift manner and with great professionalism. Thank you Alison!

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
Alison Whiteside went above and beyond for us and I was so happy to have her onboard our journey selling our home.
Nothing was too much trouble and, everything was actioned promptly!
This lady chased, retrieved and made sure we had answers, it couldn’t have gone any smoother!
Absolute super ⭐️

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
Alison Whiteside in the sales progression went above and beyond with her help and time. No job was to big! Such a lovely person!

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
Told by Farrell Heyworth that the couple who had put in an offer to buy our daughters’ house had sold theirs, and had nothing to sell. This was confirmed in the memorandum of sale.
However we found out some 6 weeks later purely by accident that the prospective purchasers were themselves in a chain awaiting their own buyer to proceed. This was a deliberate misrepresentation of the facts.
Subsequent communication with Farrell Heyworth demonstrated clearly that the staff employed by Farrell Heyworth are clearly confused as to the difference in status between “sold subject to contract” and sold!
Here we are still awaiting completion 4 months later ! Shocking

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
Alison Whiteside was fantastic throughout the sales progression portion of the sale, very personable and friendly! Staff in the branch were all great too. Whilst you could probably find cheaper conveyancers, the ones recommended through them have been great, plus it keeps the process somewhat streamlined.

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
I bought my house with Farrell Heyworth and have had fantastic service from sales progression, particularly Alison Whiteside who has been a constant help through various things that I needed.

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
This about the difference that one staff member made. All the difference. That was Alison Whiteside who supported our sale throught the Garstang Office.
Alison Whiteside was exactly the right person at the right time – with a property sale which had become an incredible stress on me – selling my 95 year old mother’s leasehold retirement living (over 55's) apartment who having advanced Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia was no longer able to live in it and for whom I was her 24/7 carer. Mum was close to end of life and I feared she could pass at any time so with the property sale becoming ‘stuck in the mud’, over months, with associated running costs accruing, maintenance of an empty property, and etc. I was deeply stressed that the sale could be furher exacerbaed by become a probate one when all it needed, it seemed to me, was someone to light the blue touch paper – which nobody seemed willing to do, rather I was being drivenin ever decreasing circles, with 3 or changes of staff handing the sale at the solicitors end and dreadful / non-existent handover briefs, a leasehold company that seemed keen to drag their heels and complicate things at every step, a lack of communication, and a total lack of any sense of urgency anywhere. I was - not to put too fine a point on it – in a state of despair.
Enter Alison, parachuted in to ‘progress the sale’ – she was, quite frankly, manner from heaven. She took the time to listen to and understand my story, quickly grasped the issues, and with an energy and will that defied belief set to it. Alison seemed, to me, to dedicate herself completely to our sale, leaving no stone unturned, aways available, always with empathy, and yet I knew we must be just one of the balls she was juggling (but never once did I feel anything but that Alison was ‘ours’ alone). From start to finish Alison acted with professionalism, diligence, and provided such a reassuring presence; making us feel ‘cared for’. Alison has a natural way with people in a way that can't be learned / taught – it is quite simply a gift. Alison was a true ambassador for Farrell Heyworth, they are lucky to have her, and (my mother has now passed) I will always be grateful to her for getting that sale over the line, and for being there at every step of the way. I honestly could not have done it without her.
I am just sorry that it has taken me so long to acknowledge Alison's efforts on our behalf, but I hope it is a case of better late than never.

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
Farrell Heyworth speedily found a buyer for our property, following a disappointing experience with another estate agent. All the staff in the Barrow office were friendly, approachable and helpful.
Following accepting an offer the experience was made very stressful due to the buyers solicitor, who didn't appear to want to engage with anyone, everything was on her terms. At this time Alison Whiteside from the sales progression team was splendid. Nothing was too much trouble, always a cheery voice, and she did her utmost to keep things moving, and we felt fully supported by her. So a big thank you to Alison for everything she has done.

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
Their original valuation was too high, I was assured this was the correct price (January 2025) this caused the property to sit without interest, I reduced the price twice, I accepted an offer 10th November 2025. the property is unencumbered the buyer has a mortgage agreed NOW 6 months later ....??? nothing. both buyer and myself very frustrated. Current delay, the conveyancer, (Farrell Hayworth recommended for both my purchaser and myself) has gone on her holidays!!!!. My EICR has now expired. Shockingly awful

Reply from Farrell Heyworth
I really appreciated the sales progressor Alison from this company as she is very kind and helpful. She has patience for clients and that was impressive . She followed up every time to make sure things are going smoothly and I would say her demeanor is very good and professional.

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