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- Oswick Ltd - Halstead
Oswick Ltd - Halstead
Opens Monday at 9:00am
Head Street, CO9 2AT
Oswicks have been in business for over 50 years assisting the people of Halstead and surrounding areas with their property needs. Whether you are looking to sell your property, buy a property or simply make alterations to your property, we can help. We have qualified Surveyors, Estate Agents and Architectural experience to cater for all your needs.
Opening hours
- Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday Closed
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Oswick Ltd - Halstead Reviews (19)
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F Fishing
This afternoon I Rang Oswicks halstead office to see if our application had been accepted for a 3 bedroom property with two double rooms and a third described as a small double that we viewed, liked and applied for. It was to my suprise that I was met by no prior knowledge that I had even registered interest and not on the list of people to contact, the covering staff called her colleague Vicky who dealt with us and called me back.
At this point the story changed a number of times during the conversation , when I asked about how I would have even found out if I was successful or not (because my details wernt passed over) , apparently there was no list in front of her at the time of my first call (convienient). The outcome was that I was told that we were declined due to having three young children and that the house would be too small…..initially I was told this view was both of vicky and the landlord, however was quickly backpeddled and the landlord was thrown under the bus when I expressed my dissapointment in their business. For context The house was larger than the property I am in now and all of my children are doing great and much like many other people in this climate we can’t afford a four bedroom property.
The whole process stunk of incompetence and unfair ways of determining who is right for the property or not, unlike most other estate angents where the applicant gets to offer a cover letter to suggest why they would be the right tenant for the property, in oswicks it is all completed by the estate agent visiually making an assumption of your character during your very short window to view the property, they then decide without any further input. Not that it was an issue with my application but most likely considering how much you earn as a deciding factor. My advise is to steer well clear of this company, however if you do attend a viewing then put a suit on, make sure you don’t have any children as they are discriminated against and talk in the poshest accent, either that or bribe the estate agent as the process is left completely open to corruption and nothing would suprise me.
Usually I’m an advocate of supporting a smaller business, but not in these circumstances I would sooner live on the streets then know that a percentage of my rent is going into their business account, stick with the big names for professionalism and fairness.
17th Jun 2024 (6 weeks ago)
S Barry
In terms of Estate Agents they really are only 'part-time' as they don't have the resources to do a good job. Not using Rightmove is a negative they need to address to be a serious contender, in addition to needing more than one estate agent. Photography needs attention to detail. Their floor plans were excellent and presented the property accurately. I would really like to see them up their game, as a local independent company, so they can compete on a level playing field with mainstream estate agents.
1st Nov 2023 (8 mo. ago)
L Mason
Always respond promptly. Professional and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend.
16th Feb 2023 (1 year ago)
D Rumsey
Very helpful and thorough.
8th Feb 2023 (1 year ago)
L Attree
Very professional!
8th Feb 2023 (1 year ago)
O Powell
Great advice from helpful and friendly staff
8th Feb 2023 (1 year ago)
R Fuller
Would highly recommend! I am very impressed with the service received throughout
8th Feb 2023 (1 year ago)
D Christou
Excellent service
8th Feb 2023 (1 year ago)
V Clarke
Excellent, professional service.
6th Feb 2023 (1 year ago)
P Lockley
Great welcome from very professional and cheerful staff. My housing needs were understood and the planning issues dealt with comprehensively and swiftly. Highly recommended.
6th Feb 2023 (1 year ago)
J lowe
Unfortunately the website of current rentals available by Oswicks is not updated. We spent time and effort on looking into business premises to let on a few properties, only to find they had already been let, and they still havnt updated completely after complaining obout this . But they did offer to hold our details incase something came up. Beware when looking at what is on offer from Oswicks.
19th Sep 2021 (2 years ago)
Anonymous Homeseller
Selling your home is a personal thing to do, this is something which Oswick fully understand. You get a very professional first rate service and a more friendly experience. Plus far better rates
5th May 2021 (3 years ago)
M Martin
I phoned up this company on a Thursday for some help with a extension the and and was told they would phone me back later which they didn't I phoned up the next day and got no response 6weeks later I am still waiting for a phone call what a awful service M Martin
18th Nov 2020 (3 years ago)
M Digby
Was told they were too busy to help
17th Nov 2020 (3 years ago)
K Young
Hasn’t gotta back to my mum about this flat by email
16th Feb 2020 (4 years ago)
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