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Looking at 1,315 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness, professionalism, and positive attitudes, making interactions pleasant and productive. Many highlight the excellent service and efficiency in handling inquiries and processes. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the prompt communication and quick response times, ensuring smooth and timely resolutions for their needs. However, some customers noted dissatisfaction with communication and responsiveness, reporting slow problem resolution, conflicting information, and a lack of clarity regarding maintenance or administrative issues. A few other people also felt that certain staff members exhibited unprofessional or dismissive attitudes, leading to frustrating and stressful experiences for tenants.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We received excellent advice and service throughout the process of selling the house. Excellent sales advice from David, Excellent sales process achieving a good price, Sadly the first buyer cou... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Karla, at the the Harrogate branch, was simply wonderful throughout the entire process, which culminated in me and my partner finding a perfect rental property. Karla managed the viewings of multi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I regularly use Linley and Simpson on a let only service. Most of my properties are in Leeds which is why I seldom use their branch in Harrogate. However, it is great when you deal with the same pe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service throughout. Huge thanks to Eva, Molly, Laura and the rest of the team who answered many of our questions throughout the buying process. A really stressful process made a lot li... See more

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Company details

  1. Real Estate Agency
  2. Property Management Company
  3. Real Estate Agents
  4. Real Estate Rental Agency

About Linley & Simpson

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Linley & Simpson; Yorkshire at heart.

Bringing local knowledge and strong values together to put people first.

We know that the best lettings and sales relationships come from the heart, and that’s where we put you – at the centre of Yorkshire’s fast-paced property market. We’ll make your move quick and smooth, as we’ve done over 50,000 times since 1997.

Our team of over 250 staff, and the family of 21 branches, share the same mission:

Whether you’re letting, selling, renting or buying your home, we will provide a first-class service built on professionalism and trust.

By embracing innovative technology, ensuring we are at the forefront of new ideas, and investing in the skills of our people, we strive to always be the best at what we do.

Fast-paced growth doesn’t mean we sacrifice our personal touch. As we scale, we invest more in our people, making sure we continue to support charities like Martin House Children’s Hospice.

We know every corner of Yorkshire, and our brilliant team will do whatever it takes to help you find a property. That’s how it’s been since Will Linley and Nick Simpson put their heart and soul into the property business in 1997.

Linley & Simpson’s third decade in business is driven by the same strong values and local knowledge that old and new customers have loved since we opened in Horsforth and Oakwood. Having added Harrogate, Wetherby, Leeds City Centre, Wakefield, York, Ilkley, Ripon, Chapel Allerton, and more to the portfolio, our reach grows with every regional branch.

Linley & Simpson. Professional. Down to Earth. Yorkshire.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've had an excellent experience with…

I've had an excellent experience with Georgia at Linley & Simpson's Ilkley office. She responds to queries quickly and efficiently, and found tenants for my property in no time. Communication was prompt and hassle-free throughout. Highly recommended.

April 30, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

We are delighted to hear about your excellent experience. It's wonderful to know that our team member provided quick and efficient service, finding tenants for your property swiftly and maintaining clear communication throughout.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent services

I've been with Linley for over 3 years now, and they're always quick to help with any repairs. This time I had a big kitchen sink leak. An engineer came the next day, and everything was fixed within a week. James from the maintenance team gave excellent support and service.

June 11, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

We are so happy to hear about your positive experience with our maintenance team, especially with the quick resolution of your kitchen sink leak. We truly appreciate your continued loyalty over the past three years.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's finally gone!

I've been trying seven years to get an extra mattress (not mine, was left over when the bed was replaced) removed from my bedroom, were it was just sat taking up space. I had contacted Linley & Simpson on multiple occasions asking them to remove it to no avail. With a flat inspection upcoming, I asked Tamsyn Leopold if she could sort it, and lo and behold she actually did! Can't believe it's actually finally gone.

So thank you Tamsyn. Only downside is I now need to clean behind it ...

June 17, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you, Josh. We're pleased that Tamsyn was able to arrange for the mattress to be removed for you.

We'd appreciate some further information about the team you previously contacted regarding this issue so that we can investigate what happened. Please could you email us at feedback@linleyandsimpson.co.uk with further details.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really happy with the service

Really happy with the service from the team …always professional, understanding, and quick to help whenever needed. The staff are proactive, communicate well, and work hard to resolve any issues efficiently. A pleasure to deal with Liam who went beyond and above to get things sorted for us.

June 17, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you for your kind words about our team. We are happy to hear that your issues were resolved efficiently and that Liam went above and beyond to help you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The email correspondence is timley and…

The email correspondence is timley and helpul. the lady that attended the viewing was very very exceptional. she explained every detail and was very friendly.

June 17, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so pleased to hear that our email correspondence was timely and helpful, and that the lady who conducted your viewing was exceptional, explaining every detail with friendliness.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great communication and service

From the start of the process with David Reeves valueing my property, to accepting an offer with Kieran Smith managing my sale, i have been kept fully up to date with progress. Kieran has made sure I have been informed of any viewings with plenty of notice, has informed me of feedback and has been very approachable and responsive throughout. I would definately recommend Linley and Simpson, and Kieran Smith to manage your sale.

June 17, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. It's wonderful to hear that you were kept fully informed throughout the process and found our team approachable and responsive. We're delighted to have earned your recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great communication and service from…

Great communication and service from the team at York

June 16, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

We are so glad to hear that our team provided you with great communication and service. We appreciate your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used this company for a number of years…

Used this company for a number of years now. Exceptional service. Just dealt with Kirk Marriott regarding my new tenancy set up and he couldn’t do enough for me.

June 17, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

It’s good to hear after being with us for a number of years you are still happy with the service and more recently Kirk, thank you for leaving the review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. Got the job done and made the process easy.

June 1, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thankyou for our review, it is very much appreciated.
All the best
- Cal

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tamsyn has been an absolute star

Tamsyn has been an absolute star. Dealing with our enquiries swiftly and efficiently. Thank you!

June 15, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you for the review, it’s nice to hear that Tamsyn helped you with all your enquiries!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

(Review for the Wetherby branch)

(Review for the Wetherby branch)

Rebecca Tyler was absolutely amazing in the viewing. She was so personable, informative & reassuring.

Hannah Stewart dealt with our calls & ensured that the move was quick and easy. I asked copious amounts of questions to which she was entirely reassuring to answer & always had the answer!

Would highly recommend this branch.

June 10, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

We're happy to hear that you had a positive experience when searching for a property. We appreciate your kind words and are so glad we could be helpful.

We wish you all the best in your new property! Thank you, Rebecca and Hannah

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Slow to fix issues

We rented with Linley and Simpson for two and a half years, and they were often slow to fix issues. They had a portal for reporting repairs, and would usually respond to the initial report within a day or two, but only to ask if we’d tried an obvious fix. They would then take longer to respond to any subsequent messages.

Our experience was typified by a few examples.

Firstly, our boiler frequently lost pressure. We reported the issue, and were asked if we had tried repressurising it ourselves (despite making clear in the report that the issue was the fact we had to do this daily). Eventually, they sent someone round who told us that he could partially fix it but it would need a new control panel for a permanent solution. A month later the boiler fully broke down, leaving us without hot water or heating for 6 days in January. L&S sent someone round the day after we reported this, who advised a new control panel would be needed. We rang L&S 3 times to ask when this would be fixed, before they put in touch with the landlord directly. 3 days after this, someone was sent to repair it. 2 days later, L&S sent us a follow up asking if the problem had been sorted.

We enquired about a partial rent refund for this period, and were told we’d need to submit a written request to put to the landlord. We did this, and chased several times, but never got a landlord response. We asked about it as part of the deposit return and were advised to chase it separately. We did, and never received a response from L&S.

We also had several issues with our washing machine, which was tucked in a kitchen cupboard and was therefore difficult to access the back of ourselves. This broke in early December, and we submitted a report to L&S. They asked if we had tried draining it and cleaning the filter, which we had (and said so in our report). We didn’t receive a further response for a week, so chased and were told they had deprioritised it as it was the run up to Christmas. We rang 3 times after Christmas, and they eventually sent an engineer to fix it (some of our clothes had got caught in a pipe at the back). It broke again a month later, and we reported it. This time it was fixed within a week but we were charged £50 for the call out, as it was the same problem. The invoice was issued to us within an hour of the problem being fixed, marking an impressive improvement in efficiency.

Some other issues were dealt with more quickly (overpayment in rent returned, leak in the bathroom and allowing us to replace a broken bed ourselves), but others were also fairly slow (e.g. a couple of months to sort some damp in the kitchen).

The end of tenancy and deposit return was dealt with efficiently, with some small deductions - £65 for cleaning (we’d paid a separate company for a professional clean but they’d missed a few spots) and £85 to remove a sofa we left.

Overall we often felt frustrated and let down by the service provided, and wouldn’t recommend renting with Linley & Simpson.

January 6, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We are sorry to read that your experience did not meet your expectations. We appreciate that maintenance issues can be frustrating, particularly where repairs require attendance from contractors or authorisation from a landlord.

As the managing agent, our role is to act as an intermediary between tenants, landlords and contractors. While we coordinate repairs and progress matters as quickly as possible, there are occasions where we are reliant on third parties to complete works or provide the necessary authorisation before repairs can proceed.

We are pleased to note that some aspects of your tenancy, including the return of your overpaid rent, the attendance to the bathroom leak, the replacement bed request, and the end of tenancy process, were handled efficiently.

We value all feedback as it helps us review our service and identify opportunities for improvement. We wish you all the best in your new home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Great Buying Experience

Brilliant service throughout.
Huge thanks to Eva, Molly, Laura and the rest of the team who answered many of our questions throughout the buying process.
A really stressful process made a lot lighter by the transparency and helpful communication from Eva and the team.
Lizzie and I were extremely pleased and it felt like everyone pulled in the same direction to get things over the line.
Huge thanks to Laura for making sure our exchange got pushed through on a Friday evening too, which relieved us of plenty of stress too.
Many thanks!
Max and Lizzie

June 8, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

We are so pleased to hear about your positive experience with us! It truly makes our day to know that our team, especially Eva, Molly, and Laura, made the buying process smoother and less stressful for you. We always aim for transparent and helpful communication, and we're glad we could get things over the line efficiently. Thank you for your kind words; we appreciate you sharing your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Liam let my property in about a week

Liam let my property in about a week! Very speedy and always kept me in the loop.

June 16, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thanks Tim for the great feedback about Liam and the team. Lovely to see the team took a proactive approach to rent your property out quickly!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Relatively pleased

I am relatively pleased with the service provided by the agency. They are very helpful with the procedures and all the certification etc.

Sophie Davies is amazing. She replies almost immediate and she is always helpful.

The only reason that I don't give a 5-star review is because I keep having utility bills problems that need special attention.

June 1, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you for your kind words about our service and our team member. We're delighted to hear that you found our assistance with procedures and certifications helpful. We also appreciate you bringing the ongoing utility bill issues to our attention, and we are committed to resolving them for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ollie was fantastic

Ollie was fantastic, so polite and professional!

June 12, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

We are delighted to hear that our team member provided such a positive and professional experience. Thank you for sharing your kind words!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience using Linley & Simpson…

Good experience using Linley & Simpson for finding our new flat! Jada is very helpful!

June 12, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

We're so glad you had a good experience finding your new flat with us! We appreciate you highlighting the helpfulness of our team member.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nicole has been extremely helpful in…

Nicole has been extremely helpful in dealing with repairs to my rental property. She has arranged for quotes, dealt with the contractors and has always kept me informed on the progress of the work. An excellent service, thank you Nicole.

June 12, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you so much, Ranja, for your lovely review. It truly means a lot to me. I’m delighted to hear that you’re happy with my service, and I really appreciate your kind words and support. Looking forward to helping you again in the future!

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