Simplelifehomes Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Evaluating 524 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness, professionalism, and friendly demeanor, often going above and beyond to assist. Many people highlight the smooth and stress-free process, appreciating the quick responses and efficient handling of their queries and applications. However, some customers also noted difficulties with communication, mentioning unreturned calls and long waiting times on the phone. A few other people also felt that repairs were significantly delayed, with some issues remaining unresolved for months.

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Service

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I recently moved into a two bed apartment at the Empyrean. Originally, I had applied for a three bed but Salfords HMO licensing prevented my friends and I from doing this. However, since then I have r... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Whenever I ring James is always so helpful and answers the phone quickly. When we met with Imogen at the property she was amazing too. Looking forward to renting with simple life because of these tw... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amber is incredible! From our very first interaction, right up until we were ready to be handed over to the next stage of our application, she listened to all of my worries and concerns, communicated... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The company is very straight forward and smooth. Everyone in the team is super polite and helpful, however for me James stood out, he’s super energetic, polite and helpful. Nothing feels too much to r... See more

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Company details

  1. Real Estate Rental Agency
  2. Housing Complex
  3. Property Management Company
  4. Real Estate Agency
  5. Real Estate Developer
  6. Short Term Apartment Rental Agency

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Simple Life offers beautifully finished new homes to rent and aims to offer residents total peace of mind. With support from housebuilding partners, the government and investment, Simple Life is providing a higher standard home and service within the rental market. In previous years, people looking to rent have had a limited choice of high standard homes teamed with a professional service and long term options, particularly when looking to rent a house. Simple Life provide the perfect solution outside of city centres with close links to everything residents need for work, leisure and relaxation. Catering for all life stages, Simple Life has one bedroom apartments to five bedroom family homes, residents can rest assured that the modern properties are designed to suit their lifestyle, helping them enjoy the ultimate in flexibility and freedom.


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Delays on deposit return

I have rented two properties through this company, and overall the tenancy experience itself was positive. The properties were well managed, communication during the tenancy was generally good, and when I moved out of my previous property, my deposit was returned very quickly without any issues.

Unfortunately, my experience at the end of my most recent tenancy has been very different. It has now been a month since I vacated the property, and nearly three weeks since I received written confirmation following the inspection that my full deposit would be returned.

Despite this confirmation, the deposit return has still not been processed. I have contacted the company on two separate occasions for an update, but have received no meaningful progress. Furthermore, no action appears to have been taken with TDS during this period, leaving me to initiate the process myself.

It is disappointing because my previous experience with the company was excellent, and this delay seems entirely unnecessary given that the full deposit return was agreed. I hope this is simply an administrative issue that can be resolved promptly, but it has unfortunately overshadowed what was otherwise a positive renting experience.

June 17, 2026
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Reply from Simplelifehomes

Thank you for your review and for taking the time to share your experience.

We're delighted to hear that you've enjoyed renting through us over the years and that your previous tenancies were positive, particularly regarding communication, property management, and the smooth return of your deposit.

We're very sorry that the end of your most recent tenancy has fallen below the standard of service you rightly expected from us. As you mentioned, this is not the level of service we aim to provide. Having reviewed the situation, we found that the team member dedicated to managing your end-of-tenancy process was unexpectedly absent. While this helps explain the delay, it is certainly not an excuse, and we apologise for the frustration and inconvenience caused.

The team has now actioned the deposit return, and we appreciate your patience while this was resolved. Thank you again for your feedback, which helps us identify where we need to improve and ensure situations like this do not happen in the future.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Getting them to sort issues is not a "simple life"

Getting them to sort issues is anything but simple, most frustrating landlord I've ever had to deal with. Replace the batteries in the carbon dioxide and smoke alarms in the surrounding empty houses - they've been beeping for months, every 30 seconds. How is this anything but a 5 minute job to be done, instead it's literally anyone else's problem and "will be done" but never is.

June 12, 2026
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Reply from Simplelifehomes

Thank you for your review and for providing detailed information, which has allowed us to investigate this matter further.

I can see that you also raised this issue directly with our maintenance team last week. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. I can confirm that the matter has been escalated to the on-site team, who will investigate and take the appropriate action as soon as possible.

We appreciate your patience and thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone was helpful and efficient

Everyone was helpful and efficient. The use of technology to speed up the referencing process is quite amazing. Looking forward to moving into our brand new, home.

June 12, 2026
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Reply from Simplelifehomes

This is fantastic to hear! Thank you so much for your review, Tony!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I like the location

I like the location, house layout and security of this property

June 11, 2026
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Reply from Simplelifehomes

Thanks for your lovely review, Helen!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No communication available

We were looking at renting a property, called so many times, no answer. When someone actually answered, they were leaving a message to someone who as they said will call back. That obviously didn’t happen. Not sure what is the phone line for, but not a good start if you looking for a good letting agency.

June 11, 2026
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Reply from Simplelifehomes

Thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry to hear about your experience.

This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide. We have sent you a request for further information; however, without additional details, we're unfortunately unable to investigate this matter further.

If you're willing to contact us directly with your contact information and any further details regarding your enquiry, we'd be happy to look into what happened and understand where things may have gone wrong.

We apologise again for the frustration caused and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Zero communication, unresolved safety issues


I am a current tenant with Simple Life and have had an extremely disappointing experience from the very start.

Despite signing my tenancy agreement and submitting my inventory, neither document has ever been formally acknowledged by Simple Life. I have had no written confirmation that they even hold these on file.

More seriously, the balcony door/window was already broken when I moved in. This was noted on the inventory. I have since sent multiple emails and made several phone calls to report this — and have received absolutely no response. The repair remains unresolved, leaving a security risk in my home.

Simple Life appears to be completely unreachable. Emails go unanswered, phone calls go nowhere. As a tenant, you are left with no support and no point of contact.

I have now raised a formal complaint and am prepared to escalate to the Property Redress Scheme if this is not resolved.

I would strongly caution anyone considering renting through Simple Life to think carefully before doing so.

May 23, 2026
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Reply from Simplelifehomes

We're really sorry to hear that this has been your experience. This certainly isn't the service we want our residents to receive.

Hopefully you've seen our recent communication about your home moving over to a new management team, which took effect last week. I understand that your dedicated Maintenance Lead has been in touch with you directly to discuss the issues you've raised and ensure they are looked into promptly.

We would also encourage you to download the My Simple Life London app, where maintenance requests can be submitted through our 24/7 maintenance portal. This helps ensure that issues are properly tracked and that you receive updates throughout the process.

We're genuinely sorry for the lack of communication and the inconvenience this has caused.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention and are committed to providing a much better experience moving forward.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The simple life experience for us has…

The simple life experience for us has been great we have a great neighborhood very quiet and relaxed love it

June 8, 2026
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Reply from Simplelifehomes

This is wonderful to hear! Thank you so much for your kind words, Deborah.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Communication was good throughout

Communication was good throughout. Once you get the keys and are all set up the app is a nice touch.
Staff are friendly, polite and knowledgeable

May 29, 2026
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Reply from Simplelifehomes

This is wonderful to hear! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amber is incredible

Amber is incredible! From our very first interaction, right up until we were ready to be handed over to the next stage of our application, she listened to all of my worries and concerns, communicated everything I needed to know promptly and on the very same day Amber contacted me, we had already chosen and reserved our new home. I cannot thank you enough Amber, you are a credit to Simple Life!

June 3, 2026
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Reply from Simplelifehomes

This is wonderful to hear! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, Claire. We're delighted to hear that Amber was able to guide you through the process and congratulations on securing your home!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

love Simple life homes

love Simple life homes, great service, quick resolution of any maintenance issues etc.
This is my 3rd year as a renter and don't think I will be mving any time soon.

June 3, 2026
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Reply from Simplelifehomes

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Hilary!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely customer service

Lovely customer service, Abbie helped answer any questions we asked and had a laugh while doing so.

June 3, 2026
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Reply from Simplelifehomes

This is lovely to hear! Thank you for your review, Jack.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have lived in a simple life home for 5 years

Have lived in a simple life home for 5years now . Love the house and area. Always keep the estate looking nice and tidy . Usually problems are dealt with. Hope rent doesn’t go up anytime soon or we will be homeless

June 2, 2026
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Reply from Simplelifehomes

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we're delighted to hear your positive feedback.

Please note that rent reviews are conducted once per year, and residents will always receive a minimum of two months' notice before any increase takes effect.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're always happy to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely home

Lovely home, any problems are dealt with quickly and efficiently.

June 1, 2026
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Reply from Simplelifehomes

Thanks for your lovely feedback, Jaime.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service

Excellent customer service, the phones were manned by Amber who made the process effortless. Couldn’t recommend more.

May 28, 2026
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Reply from Simplelifehomes

Thanks for your kind review, Louis!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service. Amber was really helpful on the phones, it made the process much more simple.

May 27, 2026
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Reply from Simplelifehomes

This is wonderful to hear. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience, James.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Niamh One of the staff was absolutely…

Niamh One of the staff was absolutely brilliant, quick emails back, spoke politely, answered all my questions and genuinely I feel a lot better in myself knowing all information she provided thankyou

May 28, 2026
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Reply from Simplelifehomes

This is brilliant to hear. Thank you so much for your review, Katie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Called earlier in the week and spoke to…

Called earlier in the week and spoke to Charlotte about renting a property. She was very helpful and gave me some good advice regarding renting and property types from your company as I am new to renting.

May 28, 2026
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Reply from Simplelifehomes

This is wonderful to hear, thanks for your review, Scott!

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