Great agent. good communication. Professional service. All great from start to finish. Julien deals with repairs very quickly. I was a tenant in one of Utile Dulci flats for 6 years. It was real pleasure to work with Julien !... Read more
Tenant
5th Feb 2025 (10 days ago)
P Poi
Unnecessary Stressful Experience
I have rented with Utile Dulci for 3 years. My experience with Julien as a tenancy agent was far from smooth. Maintenance issues during the tenancy, such as a broken boiler, were dismissed or delayed, requiring weeks of back-and-forth before they were resolved, resulting in cold showers for extended periods of time. Communication was very unprofessional, with condescending voice messages that made it challenging to have constructive discussions.
At checkout, I was faced with excessive deposit deductions (~500£) that ignored reasonable wear and tear. It was only after threatening to raise a formal dispute that Julien backed down and returned the full deposit.
If you’re a landlord, Julien might be your perfect option as he deflects all blame onto the tenant. If you’re a tenant, avoid at all costs!... Read more
Tenant
3rd Jan 2025 (6 weeks ago)
D (Alumni)
If I could give zero stars, I would. Renting from Julien for 8 months was an absolute nightmare. He is, without a doubt, the worst agent imaginable. Constantly calling and texting, he shows no patience or professionalism. His communication is consistently aggressive, rude, and even mocking—he once ridiculed how I speak in a voice message. The flat we rented was old and barely functional, yet anytime something broke, he made us feel like we were to blame. Julien is dismissive, manipulative, and caused extreme psychological stress throughout our tenancy. Avoid him at all costs.... Read more
Tenant
22nd Oct 2024 (17 weeks ago)
R K
My partner has been renting from Julien for 2 years. His interactions with Julien have caused him endless stress and anxiety. Having seen his messages and heard the voice messages he leaves whenever a maintenance problem is reported, he is always dismissive and exasperated, and has questioned my partner's intelligence on multiple occasions. Any issue with the property is automatically assumed to be the tenant's fault, even longterm problems that predate the start of the tenancy.... Read more
Tenant
26th Aug 2024 (25 weeks ago)
D Ventura
I had my Central London flat managed by Utile Dulci for 5 years. Julien provided a superb and attentive service. He dealt directly with the tenants and the building’s managing agent to resolve all issue. I found his reliable, efficient and practical. I have referred his services to a number of friends and family members who are equally impressed.... Read more
Landlord
22nd Apr 2022 (2 years ago)
F Andarelli
I know Julien for many years as we rented from him.
In that time he was always communicative and prompt in dealing with issues.
I got my deposit back…
Strange people saying something about stolen deposits as all deposits are protected by law and Tenants can dispute deductions if any.
Utile Dulci Ltd used the custodial scheme for my deposit so very strange.
Frank... Read more
Tenant
22nd Apr 2022 (2 years ago)
G White
Unprofessional and steals deposits from people. Would be interested to see what locals council would say about his trading.... Read more
22nd Feb 2022 (2 years ago)
C Vega
Without a doubt the worst letting agency in London. Julien is rude, unprofessional and a borderline criminal. The company is a joke and the only thing you can be certain of is that he will rip you off. Avoid, avoid, avoid.... Read more
Landlord
30th Jan 2022 (3 years ago)
P london
Stole our deposit... Read more
17th Sep 2021 (3 years ago)
P callaghan
In the time we have been renting our current property julien has been an excellent agent ensuring that all our concerns have been addressed quickly and efficiently. Julien has ensured that replacements items and repairs were carried out as quickly as possible and in very good time. Any work that was needed was carried out by professionals who acted in a vey prompt manner. I have no qualms or issues in recommending and giving praise to julien. 4/5 keep up the good work.... Read more
Tenant
7th Jun 2021 (3 years ago)
I Adelman
Julien has been managing and letting 2 properties for mine for many years now and I would recommend him as a lettings and management agent. He has found lovely reliable tenants for us. The management of the properties runs very smoothly - he communicates well with me and quickly responds to tenants needs when things need fixing, organises safety checks and maintenance of the flats to a really good standard.... Read more
Landlord
2nd Jun 2021 (3 years ago)
R Scarpa

I have rented my previous property for three years through this agency, with Julien managing it throughout, and i can only recommend his/their work.
Julien is very responsive, looks after the properties to a very high standard, and always ensures any issue is addressed promptly. I can only recall few minor maintenance works to be done while I was there because the properties he oversees are so very well looked after and he doesn't like to leave works outstanding. He gets things done.
As I approached termination of my tenancy, given my positive experience, i tried to find something new with Julien but unfortunately he didn't have anything to offer at the time that match our requirements otherwise i would've kept renting with him and Utile Dulci. I was impressed by his willingness to assist me in the process and he was also very transparent and fair in addressing my wrong interpretation of the termination terms saving me some money.
I have lived 17 years in England and have dealt with many agencies, but I cannot recommend enough Utile Dulci to you tenants and landlord out there, and I would definitely consider them in the future should there be the opportunity.
5 stars +!... Read more
Tenant
1st Jun 2021 (3 years ago)
N Kivel
Julian & Utile Dulci has been my property manager for the last year and the experience has been highly positive! He is responsive with any issues that have arisen and has even taken time to personally support on items when needed. Overall, I would recommend!... Read more
Landlord
1st Jun 2021 (3 years ago)
A Kontopoulou
One star is quite generous for this agency!
Julien is a trickster, so rude, disrespectful and trying to take advantage people. Possibly one of worse kind of people that I ever met. I think being a estate agent is the wrong job for him as he possibly hasn’t ever been taught any manners or morals.
Soon enough he will realise that this behaviour doesn’t work in this country.... Read more
14th May 2021 (3 years ago)
M Anne
I rented a flat for 7 years for which Julien at Utile Dulci was the managing agent. I have heard many bad stories about agents in London, but I only had positive experiences with Julien. He always responded right away (on any day of the week at any time of the day) even though he always seemed very busy. When there was a problem he sent a very competent man around to fix things and this man did a fantastic job. Julien was always a fair intermediary between the owner and me. I have now moved into another property, and Julien just sent me a message to let me know that some mail had come to the old flat, which I might want to pick up. I think that is more than anyone can expect these days. I would not hesitate to rent a property managed by Julien.... Read more
Tenant
13th Jan 2021 (4 years ago)
Baki
Never ever, don't work with them..Poor quality, unprofessional..Especially Julien..... Read more
3rd Jul 2020 (4 years ago)
D Ibz
Utile Dulci was my landlord for a property in London for over 2 years and provided a fantastic service. They were quick to respond to queries and resolved any issues in a speedy and professional manner.
I would highly recommend and trust their services implicitly.... Read more
Tenant
6th Dec 2019 (5 years ago)
D Caliandro
Very unprofessional. Be aware... Read more
12th May 2019 (5 years ago)