Winchester White Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Looking at 46 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the dedicated staff members for being exceptionally helpful, friendly, and efficient throughout the entire property renting and buying process. People truly appreciate the consistently quick response times and clear, transparent communication, which makes finding a new home completely smooth and stress-free. Some people were dissatisfied with unresolved maintenance issues, slow communication regarding broken appliances, and unexpected property management charges that caused considerable frustration. Tenants additionally mentioned experiencing long delays in getting necessary property repairs completed, alongside unexpected difficulties and extra costs encountered during the initial move-in phase.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had the best experience we’ve ever had with a lettings agent thanks to Becky. She was incredibly helpful from the very beginning and truly went above and beyond to help us find our home. Nothing... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife and I have been letting and managing our property for the last 8-9 years through WW exclusively. Over this time we have found their services almost without exception to be reliable, and timely... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve received the best customer service from Ed! He is truly knowledgeable about all things real estate, which helped me a lot as a first-time renter. I appreciate his patience, especially with me be... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a pleasure working with Edward finding my ideal home! He was responsible and patient working with me and landlord to make sure both parties found the best fit - and he did! Ed understood our... See more


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  1. Apartment Rental Agency
  2. Real Estate Agency
  3. Real Estate Rental Agency

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We help busy London landlords manage and let their homes, so they can spend more time doing more of the things that matter. We can see a better world of lettings, and since 2010 we’ve focused entirely on creating just that. Our founding vision has been to transform the lettings experience and to set the example of what best in class really means. 15 years on, our team is united in this goal, growing an agency to defy expectations, provide personal, expert service and put people at the heart of the business.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Megan and Rachel

Megan and Rachel are extremely helpful responding very quickly to calls and emails. Both are a big credit to the company. Nico

September 16, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super helpful staff - especially Filipa!

Filipa was fantastic in helping me through the process of securing a flat. She was lovely when I was at the viewing, very helpful and knowledgable. She’s lovely to contact and never made me feel like anything was too difficult. I’m very grateful!

September 6, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Both experiences were fantastic

Both experiences we had with Winchester White (Moving in and then out of our flat) were great!
A special mention to Chris who was extremely attentive, professional and empathetic, he responded to every one of my many many questions and made the whole process easy and stress free!
Julia and Rachel were also quick to respond and very helpful!
Would definitely use them again.

September 12, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Recently rented a flat through Winchester White. Louis, the agent was extremely helpful and understood exactly what I was looking for! Since moving in, Niamh who is managing the property has been extremely efficient and proactive at getting me all set up and ready. Really recommend the service!

August 26, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah was incredibly help

Sarah was incredibly helpful and efficient throughout the entire process. She was always quick to respond and went above and beyond to ensure all our needs were met. Her professionalism and dedication made our house hunting experience stress-free.

September 9, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Letting Agent in London!

Alessandro helped us with our search for a flat in Central London and I can honestly say he is amazing! So knowledgeable about the market, willing to answer our many questions and will be a very valuable resource for us in the future. Highly recommend!

September 2, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five Stars for Outstanding Service!

I have had the pleasure of working with Rachel Balogun from Winchester White, and I cannot speak highly enough of her professionalism and dedication. Rachel has always been prompt and efficient in handling any queries I’ve had, no matter how complex. She consistently goes above and beyond, proactively chasing tenants when payments are delayed and ensuring all issues are resolved swiftly.

Most recently, Rachel handled a complicated rent discrepancy and occupancy fee issue with the utmost care and attention. She took the time to investigate thoroughly, keeping me informed throughout the process. What stood out most was how she managed to resolve the issue without the need for escalation, even while keeping her senior manager updated—a level of service that I haven’t experienced often.

Her communication is always clear and prompt, and she’s genuinely committed to ensuring that clients are satisfied. If you’re looking for someone who delivers exceptional customer service and takes ownership of resolving issues, I highly recommend Rachel.

Thank you again, Rachel, for all your hard work and support!

September 4, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rachel B

Rachel , who takes care of administrative issues for landlords, has provided an excellent service. I would like to express my gratitude.

September 5, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super helpful in finding my flat when I…

Super helpful in finding my flat when I moved to London two years ago, and the process of moving out when I had to relocate. The whole team was great and Rachel and Megan were incredibly helpful as my lease was coming to an end and finalizing that process

September 2, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pleasure of working with Niamh at Winchester White

I had the pleasure of having Niamh Smythe as my Property Manager whilst living in London - Niamh has been absolutely brilliant in helping us settle into the property, with outstanding transparent and timely communication skills, trust that she will get job requests done, and her readiness to check-in and go above and beyond what we have experienced in the past with Property Managers.

September 1, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Winchester White let out a flat to us…

Winchester White let out a flat to us with rising damp and mould. All the damp marks had recently been painted over. After being in there 24 hours we realised water was running down the walls and all our possessions were getting ruined (also waking up wheezing). 10 months later, we have finally got the landlord to end our contract and give us back our deposit (through the use of a solicitor). As soon as we said we wanted to end our contract (we lived there for 2 weeks, well my husband did I moved out after 24 hours as my asthma was too bad), and the landlord would not engage, Winchester White, after offering us an end of tenancy agreement that involved paying the landlord some money for 12 months, withdrew from the situation and refused to help us anymore.
We had a number of conference calls with them where they were aggressive and rude, and we were made to feel like we had done something wrong (we viewed the property at night once, and were only allowed to be in there for 5 minutes- had to take it due to completion date of my house sale, but obviously you cannot tell if there is rising damp in 5 minutes).
Avoid at all costs for your sanity’s sake, and to avoid huge solicitor costs.

November 1, 2023
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Reply from Winchester White

Thank you for sharing your feedback.
We feel it is important to clarify the situation.
Upon receiving your concerns, we have conducted an independent, third party damp survey, which confirmed that the property was affected by condensation.
The report and recommendations were shared with your landlord, and whilst the landlord was considering the next steps, you decided to vacate the property without the required consent.
We presented you with options to end the tenancy in accordance with the early termination process, which outlined compensation for the reasonable fees incurred as a result of ending the tenancy prematurely.
However, you chose to vacate the premises without agreeing to a mutual surrender, and in doing so, you defaulted on rent payments.
As a result, it became necessary to engage solicitors to bring the tenancy to a formal conclusion.
We are pleased that a settlement was eventually reached, and that the tenancy has now been concluded under terms accepted by both parties.
We wish you all the best for the future.

Kind Regards,
Winchester White

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unkind, unempathetic, and inhumane

Monika Rae is the most unkind, unempathetic, and inhumane person I have ever come across. We sought her help during the most stressful times in my life, where both me and my wife lost our jobs, and at the same time, my mother was diagnosed with cancer. We had to leave the property as we had no financial means to afford the rent. We requested her to not penalise us for early termination.

However, she was not only rude and abrasive throughout our interactions, but she also attempted to charge us more than we owed. She was devoid of any compassion or sympathy, had no regard for our difficult situation, and seemed solely focused on extracting more money from us.

Even my landlord expressed frustration with the agency and mentioned plans to switch to another. Winchester White is one of those letting agencies that will use any unscrupulous tactics to squeeze more money out of its customers. I strongly advise everyone to avoid them.
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Added 16/01/2025
Winchester White's response to my original review below not only lacks empathy but is riddled with misrepresentations of the situation. Their intention is to deflect responsibility rather than acknowledge the grievances raised.

To clarify:
1) While they claim to "sympathize" with our circumstances, their actions and the tone of communication, told a very different story. Rather than assisting us during one of the most challenging periods of our lives, they consistently treated us with abrasiveness and insensitivity.
2) Their statement that the early termination fees were "reasonable" is false. They attempted to charge us more than what was owed, which feels less like following terms and more like an attempt to exploit a vulnerable situation. They ended up making double the amount by charging me, as well as the new tenant.
3) Their so-called "gesture of goodwill" allowing extended time for payment was not a favour; it was the least that should have been done given the severity of our hardships. Their decision to involve an external party, while claiming to offer extended time, shows a complete lack of understanding and fairness.

Their failure to acknowledge and take accountability for the distress caused by Monika Rae’s handling of this matter is appalling.

In summary, I stand by my original feedback, and advise everyone not to avail any services from Winchester White, especially Monika Rae.

August 12, 2024
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Reply from Winchester White

We deeply sympathise with the challenging circumstances you have been facing and were glad to assist by securing a replacement tenancy and allowing you to vacate the property earlier.
In accordance with the terms of the tenancy, this required you to reimburse the landlord for the reasonable fees incurred due to ending the tenancy early.
We understand this may not have been the outcome you were hoping for, but as these costs were borne by the landlord, they were unable to offer a termination without liability.
However, in light of your situation, a gesture of goodwill was extended, allowing repayment of the funds owed by 8th July 2024.
Unfortunately, that deadline was missed, and due to a lack of communication, we had no choice but to engage an external partner to pursue the outstanding amount.
Despite this, the landlord honoured a reduction in the amount due.
We are pleased that after careful consideration, you have fulfilled your obligations and completed the payment.

We wish you all the best for the future and a swift recovery for your mother.

Kind Regards,
Winchester White

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service; Chris S and team has been amazing, always answering our queries and taking action promptly.

August 22, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of best real estate houses in…

One of best real estate houses in London. Azhaar went above and beyond to ensure my relocation from the States was a breeze. He was flexible with viewings, knowledgable about the process/area and quick to respond to queries. No non-sense. I highly recommend working with him!

August 5, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was amazing to work with Alessandro…

It was amazing to work with Alessandro at Winchester White; he was extremely competent, friendly and trustworthy. The communication via Whatsapp was amazing, allowing for a very quick back-and-forth.

August 9, 2024
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