Stirling Ackroyd, Sales and Lettings Specialists Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Considering 99 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently commend the staff for their professionalism, helpfulness, and integrity throughout various processes, often highlighting individual agents by name. Many appreciate the prompt communication and quick responses from property managers, ensuring issues are addressed efficiently. Reviewers often highlight the effective and smooth service, noting that staff go above and beyond to assist them. Conversely, some people were dissatisfied with the overall communication, reporting difficulties in getting replies and feeling ignored. A few other people also felt that the service was unprofessional, citing rude staff, unkept promises, and a perceived lack of care for tenant well-being. These experiences include agents disappearing after agreements, a lack of proactive effort, and unresolved issues despite assurances.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’d like to say a huge thank you to Anthony at Stirling Ackroyd for all his help in selling our house. From start to finish, we genuinely felt he was on our side and guiding us through the process... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Let me start with Claire Donaldson. I loved her honesty in terms of marketing my property, and I truly think her input was a major benefit of the success of my house sale. Now let’s get to the star of... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I received out of this world service from both lettings and Sales at their Woking branch Sales - Richard went out of his way to secure my new flat purchase. He even took time away form his fami... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have my property let through Stirling Ackroyd. I have been with the company a number of years. The past few years Sarah Jones has been my property manager and she has been outstanding. She always p... See more


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  1. Real Estate Agency
  2. Commercial Real Estate Agency

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Our story began in 1873 and since then, our estate agency has stood the test of time through every high and low of the property market. We are proud of our heritage, and the experience it means we are able to provide all our clients. We understand selling or letting your property can be significant, leading to challenging decisions, and that it can be often be difficult finding the right person to help you with the process. At Stirling Ackroyd you will always be dealing with real people with the knowledge and experience to successfully guide you through your sale or let. But what stands us apart from other agents? In addition to our committed branch staff, at Stirling Ackroyd we also have experienced central teams to assist with your property transaction; including a dedicated call centre, administration, move in, renewals, and property management teams, as well as a dedicated sales progression function. All have been created to ensure every client receives the dedicated assistance they need to achieve a seamless sales or lettings experience. Experience behind us Over 100 years of experience behind us, with 35 branches across London & the South East Dedicated Team of professionals Over 400 well trained members of staff with local experts on hand throughout the branch network. Over 1.6M registered buyers and renters Including over 100,000 registered buyers and 60,000 viewings completed in 2020. Communication key to our success We keep you updated every step of the way with regular contact, answering any questions you have, after all its good to talk. Our other services include chartered surveying, property development and maintenance division, as well as working with trusted partners to offer conveyancing, mortgages and financial services. In addition, our Stirling Ackroyd New Homes and Commercial teams are experts in their fields, and are on hand to assist with any enquiries you may have. Wherever you are in your property journey and whatever you need, Stirling Ackroyd is here to help.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Special thanks to issac who made…

Special thanks to issac who made booking a viewing very easy and took all my details down quickly.

December 10, 2024
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Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We wish you all the very best - Claire, Customer Engagement.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a very difficult time for me

It was a very difficult time for me, my mother had just passed and her house needed to be sold. I dealt mainly with Joel Gooden at the beginning and he was excellent in explaining everything to me, keeping me informed. The rest of the team were amazing, informative, helpful and made the process one less thing I needed to worry about. Very happy with the service and more than happy to recommend.

December 11, 2024
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Dear Lucie,

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

My details passed on to an energy company without my consent

My energy contract was taken over by an energy company without my consent and without Informing me. When I challenged them, they said that my letting agent for the property in this case one of Stirling Ackroyd agents had given my details to a partnership that has an agreement with the energy company. I was not very happy about this as this energy contract transfer has caused issues for me. The letting agency obviously has this agreement. I found it shocking that they told this partnership the date that my flat was going to be empty and when to take over the energy supply without notifying me and without my express consent. I received an expalnation about what happened and okay with explanation.

November 29, 2024
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Reply from Stirling Ackroyd, Sales and Lettings Specialists

Dear Tobi,
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. 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.
Many thanks, Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ellis was really helpful in arranging…

Ellis was really helpful in arranging viewings

December 2, 2024
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Dear Katya Nell

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

Give you no option but to use ‘Tink’ as…

Give you no option but to use ‘Tink’ as a financial guarantor stating sensitive data outside of the UK. Even when you select the manual option it prompts you immediately they have been unable to obtain a reference when it has only been requested of the nominated referee. This should be investigated by an independent Ombudsman or Which Magazine.

November 29, 2024
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Dear J P,
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. 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.
Many thanks, Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Stirling Ackroyd Streatham estate agents team

The Stirling Ackroyd Streatham estate agents team (Lee, Wayne, Hussain & headed up by Anthony) were all extremely professional, friendly and experts in the London housing market and monthly trends. The process of selling a property in the UK is not an easy one but they remained dedicated and committed to completing the sale using their negotiating skills to ensure you achieved your desired price whilst being supportive throughout the whole time. Highly recommended!

November 21, 2024
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Dear Martin,

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 5 out of 5 stars

Stirling Ackroyd

Stirling Ackroyd are a very professional, helpful and extremely responsive Surveyors.
I would highly recommend them!
Mike Frith is a simply wonderful Surveyor in every way possible!
Thank you to both!
Maureen Hinton

November 27, 2024
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Dear Consumer

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 5 out of 5 stars

Above & beyond happy

I have been liaising with Ryan Johnson at Stirling Akroyd for a few years now. He is friendly, confident & comes through for me every time, going above & beyond. Will use him again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend.

August 22, 2024
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Dear Woos

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 5 out of 5 stars

House Purchase in Twickenham

We purchased a house via Sterling Ackroyd in Twickenham, Richard the sales manager was superb from start to finish. During the transaction we were passed to a sales progressor which we were a bit sceptical about however the service/ communication we received from Sandra was excellent.

November 17, 2024
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Dear Will,

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 5 out of 5 stars

Ellis was extremely helpful and…

Ellis was extremely helpful and informative!

November 13, 2024
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Dear Lucy,

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

2 properties significantly undersold by £90,000

I owned two new build properties in the Witton area which were taken over by LPA receivers whilst almost completing exchange of contracts.

The LPA receivers appointed Stirling Ackroyd and did not appoint anyone in competition which in my opinion should have been done.

Sterling Ackroyd stated over a period of 4 to 6 months that they were unable to find a buyer and that they could only find buyers for the properties £90,000 below its actual market value that they were being sold for.

It seems that the sales reps either lack experience or this is a sale of serious convenience !!

The properties were sold without a completion certificate in place, therefore an illegal transaction.

The buyers of one of the houses were told they could remove the disability ramp, which they did. This is a condition of the completion certificate and local authority requirements and therefore a legal requirement.

Both the LPA receivers, and Stirling Ackroyd were fully aware of this fact.

Perhaps they need to explain to the new owners that they will need to rebuild the disability ramp at their expense. There are other factors still to be complied with in return to obtain a completion certificate.

August 1, 2024
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Reply from Stirling Ackroyd, Sales and Lettings Specialists

Dear Base,
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. 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.
Many thanks, Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Ellis

I spoke to Ellis Craig this morning when I was trying to book in a house viewing. He was very nice, helpful and happy and was able to get the branch to offer me a viewing at a time to suit me. Thank you

November 8, 2024
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Reply from Stirling Ackroyd, Sales and Lettings Specialists

Hi Emma, thanks for the 5* Craig will be thrilled to read your kind words and we wish you all the best - Claire

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt reply from Ellis Craig​​​​ for…

Prompt reply from Ellis Craig​​​​ for viewing booking. Good and very professional service so far.

November 8, 2024
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Reply from Stirling Ackroyd, Sales and Lettings Specialists

Dear Danielle,

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 5 out of 5 stars

Ellis was very clear and friendly over…

Ellis was very clear and friendly over the phone - made the sign up nice and easy and quick

November 7, 2024
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Dear Charlotte,

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 5 out of 5 stars

I called the company today requesting…

I called the company today requesting viewing, I spoke with Ellis who very helpful and answered all my questions.

November 1, 2024
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Hi Dorota,

Thanks for the great review for Ellis, We wish you all the very best - Claire, Customer Engagement

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Ellis for your speedy and…

Thank you Ellis for your speedy and efficient service getting my valuation organised with your colleague Paul.

October 31, 2024
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Dear Debbie,

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

“Delayed Deposit and Poor Communication: A Frustrating Experience with Stirling Ackroyd”

I moved out of my property on August 27, and as of today, I still haven’t received my deposit back. Stirling Ackroyd informed me that they were waiting on my final bill from Vital Energi to deduct any outstanding amount. After contacting Vital myself, I discovered that Stirling Ackroyd didn’t submit the required information until the beginning of October. Although the bill was sent to the agency on October 8, Stirling Ackroyd continues to deny they’ve received it.

Be cautious when dealing with this agency, as their responsiveness to emails is notably slow.

October 31, 2024
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Reply from Stirling Ackroyd, Sales and Lettings Specialists

Dear Faisal,
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. 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.
Many thanks, Customer Care Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Ellis Craig who called me this morning in…

Ellis Craig called me this morning in response to a message I had left for a local branch. He was very helpful and cheerful and explained he was from head office and was able to get the branch to offer me a viewing at a time to suit me. Also not a lot of London estate Agents bother to call back so was good to hear from him. Thank you

October 28, 2024
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Reply from Stirling Ackroyd, Sales and Lettings Specialists

Hi Lesley,

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 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

Very easy experience from start to finish all the staff were very helpful.

October 17, 2024
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Reply from Stirling Ackroyd, Sales and Lettings Specialists

Hi Mark, thanks for the 5* - Customer Engagement

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Solid property agency that does not…

Solid property agency that does not seem to seek profit at all cost and as fast as possible, not a common occurrence in London.

October 22, 2024
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Reply from Stirling Ackroyd, Sales and Lettings Specialists

Dear Oskar

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

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