Linley & Simpson Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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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

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!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Water leak in bathroom

During my recent trauma with a bad water leak in the bathroom the staff at Linley & Simpson were very helpful and I had a plumber and electrician visit and put everything right in no time. However there is staining in the living room from the bathroom floor and I hope to have that attended to in the near future .James was my first contact. he is very helpful

June 9, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

We really do appreciate how stressful leaks and repairs can be so I’m so glad the team and James were helpful and sorted the problem quickly and efficiently, I’m sure when everything is dried out we can look at the ceiling painting!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Action taken & Repair done

This time the agent, James Ang is very helpful, prompt response and good job has been done. Thanks a lot!

June 11, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you Venus for the review and it’s good to know James organised and sorted the repair for you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

George Jones met with us to show us the…

George Jones met with us to show us the property and he was an absolute star - he was delightful, had a mine of information and was able to answer all our questions. What a lovely man to have met in our hunt for a perfect new home for Mum - Thank you George - you are a legend and I will let everyone know who to go to if they are looking for a great rental experience.

June 9, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you for the kind words, Faye! It has been a pleasure helping you and your mum find somewhere with us and I look forward to welcoming your mum into her new home!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kirk was outstanding throughout the…

Kirk was outstanding throughout the entire process and is a real asset to Linley & Simpson. He was knowledgeable about everything I asked, kept me informed every step of the way, and successfully secured a tenant for my property within just three days of it being listed. Thank you, Kirk, for your professionalism, communication, and excellent service.

June 11, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you for the feedback Rachel, we are so pleased to have quickly secured a new tenant for you, since it had been empty with another agent for so long. We look forward to looking after your properties!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nicole did a great job for us sorting…

Nicole did a great job for us sorting out a leak to the bathroom sink that the tenants had misreported, persevered to find the best/ most cost effective plumber for us to get the job done.

June 11, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you David for your review! Glad I could get the best possible price for you with the best turnaround time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gas Fire replacement

Paula Dunham did a great job in keeping me informed and liaising with our Landlord. The whole process went smoothly as soon as the "go" decision was made. I am more than happy with the service Paula provided,

Regards

Ian Biggar

May 28, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you for your kind words Ian. It was a lengthy process but I’m happy we were able to get this issue resolved and you can now enjoy your new fireplace as needed. It has been a pleasure.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks to Nicole Stanley for all her…

Thanks to Nicole Stanley for all her professional help with my property.

June 11, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you for your lovely feedback Anne. I am pleased to hear that I am able to help with your property in such a professional manner. Wishing you all the best.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely disappointing experience with…

Extremely disappointing experience with Linley & Simpson.

During my tenancy I experienced a serious leak at the property which caused damage and resulted in repeated repair visits, disruption, and having to repeatedly chase issues being resolved. I had to deal with contractors attending the property multiple times, damage and mess caused during the repair process, and the impact this had on my home and personal belongings.

The situation caused a significant amount of stress and disruption throughout my tenancy, not only due to the leak and the ongoing remedial works, but also due to the way the matter was handled afterwards. I had to take time off work on multiple occasions to accommodate appointments and repairs, while also dealing with the disruption of having works carried out in my home.

Following the repair works, I was left dealing with dust, dirt and damage from the works being carried out, which added further stress and inconvenience.

At the end of the tenancy, I was presented with significant checkout charges which I disputed. This included professional cleaning charges that I did not agree with and requested evidence to support, including invoices, receipts, photographs, contractor information and a breakdown explaining how the costs had been calculated.

Despite responding to every communication and actively trying to resolve the matter, I felt that my concerns were not properly addressed. Instead, I repeatedly received payment demands while still waiting for supporting evidence relating to the charges being claimed.

I was also repeatedly told that I had not responded, despite having a clear email trail showing that I had replied throughout. This made an already stressful situation even more frustrating.

My experience was that the focus appeared to be on demanding payment rather than fairly discussing the issues raised and reviewing the evidence provided.

I would strongly recommend anyone renting through Linley & Simpson to keep detailed records, photographs and all correspondence, and to thoroughly document any issues during the tenancy.

June 10, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We are sorry to learn that you feel dissatisfied with your experience. As the matters you have raised are currently being reviewed through our formal complaints procedure, it would not be appropriate for us to comment on the specific details in a public forum.

Our complaints process is in place to ensure that all of the information and evidence provided by both parties can be considered fully and fairly. Once our investigation has been completed, we will provide our final response directly to you.

Thank you again for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. Kelly arranged the lock replacement in a very short time. She stayed in contact with me from start to finish to make sure the job was completed successfully. Very friendly and professional service.
Thank you Kelly

June 9, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

This is good to hear, that Kelly managed your issue quickly and professionally, thanks for taking the time to leave the review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our property needed EICR certification

Our property needed EICR certification. Sophie at Linley and Simpson made the process thoroughly painless. They found a tenant for us in no time.

June 9, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

It was a pleasure helping you through the EICR certification process, and I'm so pleased we were able to make everything as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent property management

Linley and Simpson have been extremely easy to work with. In particular, I'd like to highlight Nicole Stanley from the York Property Maintenance team, who has been very responsive, and has consistently dealt with property maintenance issues efficiently and with a high degree of professionalism.

June 10, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you for your kind feedback Anna. I am glad to hear you are happy with my service and my quick responses.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Linley & Simpson Maintenance Department

As a Landlord and dealing with Linley & Simpson maintenance department I find my contact Grace Smithson to be very professional & timely in my dealings with her.
I know when dealing with Grace that issues are dealt with satisfactorily.

June 9, 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Hi David, thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It has been a pleasure speaking with you over the last year and I’m always here to help – many thanks, Grace

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