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Seller
22nd Jan 2025 (0 days ago)
E Hulme
Amazing service from Venture Properties Durham. Connor was professional and efficient and made the process of selling our home as easy as possible and we are so grateful for all of the hard work from him and the team. Can't recommend them highly enough! Thank you Venture!... Read more
Seller
16th Dec 2024 (5 weeks ago)
K Hurst
We have recently both sold and purchased via Venture Properties Durham, an outstanding service throughout. Connor has been excellent with communication and keeping us updated, offering valuable knowledge and advice along the way. Very professional service which we would highly recommend to others! Thank you!... Read more
Seller
13th Dec 2024 (6 weeks ago)
Person who came to evaluate properties was nice and professional, person organising viewings rude... Read more
Seller
9th Dec 2024 (6 weeks ago)
K Nolan
I chose Venture to sell my home after reading positive reviews regarding their speed of sales. I wasn't disappointed. Within days after Todd's valuation, I had several viewings resulting in more than one acceptable offer. I did nothing. Todd showed every potential buyer round, and the house was subsequently sold. There then proceeded to be six months of solicitors arguing amongst themselves, causing so much stress. In those 6 months, there was only Connor at Venture who I could rely on. He always answers the telephone or returns your call as soon as he can. He replies to every email, query, voicemail and visit. He helped me print out documents that my solicitor told me to get printed at a library (I'm disabled and was incapacitated at the time), liaised with my solicitor to clarify these documents and posted them for me. I can't say the same for my solicitor but Connor did help what was a very very stressful process through no fault of Venture. My buyer was becoming frustrated with the time it took and Connor absorbed all this too, liaising with my solicitor to save me trying to chase her. I think you really find out how good a business is when things go wrong, not when they run smoothly. I have no hesitation in recommending Venture Properties Durham to anyone. They provided a faultless service amongst a field of imbeciles. Thank you Todd and particular thanks to Connor for being my house moving rock. Without you, it would have been much much worse than it was. You deserve a raise!... Read more
Seller
31st Oct 2024 (12 weeks ago)
J Lennard
Huge huge thank you to Connor at Venture Properties, Durham.
We agreed sale in March and completed in October. Our solicitors were useless but Connor kept us updated along the way. He chased constantly to get us moved as soon as possible and couldn’t have done more to help us.
Connor was available almost constantly to answer all of our questions and queries.
I truly hope we never have to buy or sell a property ever again but if we do I hope we have Connor working for us!
Thanks again,
Jamie-Lee, Craig and the family ????... Read more
Seller
21st Oct 2024 (13 weeks ago)
L Huang
I had the pleasure of working with Connor during my property search, and although I ultimately decided not to proceed with the purchase, I want to express my gratitude for his exceptional service. Throughout the process, Connor was incredibly proactive, especially when we encountered delays from a difficult solicitor. He constantly followed up on progress and kept things moving. Every time I had a question, his responses were always prompt and helpful.
Connor's professionalism, dedication, and positive attitude made a challenging situation much easier to navigate. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and responsive property agent.
Thank you again, Connor.... Read more
21st Oct 2024 (13 weeks ago)
D france
Finally completed on our sale. Many thanks to the team at Venture Durham (Connor, Gemma and Todd)for their professional approach and perseverance. Special thanks to Connor for his proactive approach to selling our property. Top service Guys.... Read more
Seller
6th Sep 2024 (20 weeks ago)
E Fisher
Good experience except for an encounter with one individual called Todd. He was very keen to tell me he was the company director on arrival, then told me (whilst picking dirt out of his fingernails) “I couldn’t really care less about this property” probably because it was cheap and his commission is low, I’m hoping he doesn’t treat people buying cheap properties less than those spending millions. If he does he clearly doesn’t understand the basic principles of business. Business isn’t about quick transactions, it’s built on relationships. I will not be doing business with this company moving forward, I would advise against using them, they lied to me twice in the process of buying the house and the disappointing attitude from inflated ego Todd was a let down, perhaps if he did his research he wouldn’t talk to me like that. Shame really, when one guy lets the team down.... Read more
Buyer
21st May 2024 (8 mo. ago)
Todd and Connor at Venture have been fantastic throughout. Great communication, great marketing skills and really pleasant to deal with. I received an offer on my house two weeks after putting it on the market. Can’t recommend enough.... Read more
Seller
16th May 2024 (8 mo. ago)
L Cave
Really good Estate Agents! Very flexible around viewing times and good communication at all stages of viewings and purchase.... Read more
Buyer
21st Apr 2024 (9 mo. ago)
R Nixon
I have received an excellent service from Venture, would highly recommend people to use this estate agent. In particular what I liked was that I was assigned 1 person to deal with my sale and I only dealt with that 1 person each time (Connor). This made it so much easier as they knew my situation and I didn’t have to keep repeating to several different members of staff every time I had contact. Connor kept me updated on the progress of my sale frequently and dealt with things promptly. I would like to thank Todd, Connor & the Venture team for the successful sale of my property, I would definitely use their service again if I were to sell in the future.... Read more
Seller
15th Mar 2024 (10 mo. ago)
Extremely helpful throughout the process. I felt like I've been in good hands.... Read more
Seller
2nd Feb 2024 (11 mo. ago)
C Sabeo
The worst properties company ever! Our completion date suppose to be today, but instead of that we are homeless with a baby in this very cold weather and a van loaded with our belongings as a result of this company employees incompetence! Because they didn't have done all the paper work during of 3 months time!!! Must be avoided! 0 stars, not even 1
PS: It is up to your company to make sure that all the documents and legal matters are on the place for the completion date. Until 12 on that date we had no update from your company or solicitors! You only take money from transactions without having any legal responsibilities? I don't think so! And also every time when we need it an update we had to call you, not vice versa. You said that your phone line get closed and also you closed the office before waiting an answer from the solicitors. We will make sure that we will be legally compensate from all parties involved in our miserable situation!
You didn't had time to wait the solicitors answer but you had time to answer to this review!... Read more
Buyer
16th Jan 2024 (1 year ago)
E Scott
I've used these a few times, cost effective, very friendly and have some great houses on the site. Only negative, website is a tad hard to use, but definitely better than the bigger companies... Read more
25th Dec 2023 (1 year ago)
Venture are really easy to contact, they get back to you in a timely manner. We initially looked at putting our house on the rental market with them - then decided to switch to sell. This was no problem at all for venture. Would highly recommend... Read more
Seller
28th Oct 2023 (1 year ago)
F Mitchell
The team at Venture are lovely - very helpful and efficient. They get everything sorted quickly and make the letting process easy.... Read more
Landlord
18th Aug 2023 (1 year ago)
S Abraham
Very professional and highly recommended. We recently purchased our first home through Venture properties. Connor did an excellent job helping us getting everything completed in a timely manner.... Read more
Buyer
24th Jul 2023 (1 year ago)
A L
Excellent service from the whole team. Special mention to Connor, not only efficient but also responsible!
Highly recommended!... Read more
20th Jul 2023 (1 year ago)
Venture were very good from start to finish, polite very professional in handling the sale from day one, coming to see the property to selling it, had found a buyer within the first week of the property been on the market, within the range I was looking for, well done guys.... Read more
Seller
8th Jul 2023 (1 year ago)
B Tindale
I can thoroughly recommend Venture Properties in Durham if youre buying, selling or a landlord. They manage most of my portfolio and keep everything running smoothly and find really good tenants. Whether I'm buying or letting my properties their service is fantastic, and it's so refreshing to be able to pick up the phone and actually speak to Todd, Connor and Gemma and know whatever it is you need will be dealt with quickly and professionally!! They get 5 stars ???? from me!... Read more
Landlord
6th Jul 2023 (1 year ago)
E Mawson
We would like to thank Todd, Gemma and Conner for the excellent experience we have had with venture. Initially as our management company as we rented it out, then to complete the sale of the property. We have worked with them since 2016 and have really appreciated the prompt and efficient communication, their positive approach to quickly resolve any issues for our tenants and to support the progress of our sale. We would not hesitate to recommend venture Durham for either rental management or for a sale.... Read more
Seller
6th Jul 2023 (1 year ago)
Anonymous.
Really good experience from start to finish, would highly recommend to anyone looking to sell or rent in Durham!... Read more
6th Jul 2023 (1 year ago)
L Maddox
The staff at Venture are fantastic! incredibly friendly and helpful - would highly recommend the company and will look forward to using Venture again in the future... Read more
4th Jul 2023 (1 year ago)
R Lee
Excellent experience as we sold our house in a week! Professional service, great follow up and helpful advice all the way. Would definitely use Venture again!... Read more
Seller
26th Jun 2023 (1 year ago)
Venture sold the property within a week. They offered great guidance when two buyers emerged and achieved a superb final transaction price. They were realistic and professional displaying a clear commitment to both buyer and seller. They offered further services but didn’t pressure us into buying them.... Read more
Seller
17th Jun 2023 (1 year ago)
L Wills
Just completed my house sale with Venture Durham and couldn’t recommend them enough.
House listed and sold within 24 hours. Fantastic Service from the whole team, but special mention to Connor, who has been wonderful throughout. Thanks again Todd, Connor & Gemma.... Read more
Seller
5th May 2023 (1 year ago)
Could not fault any aspect .... Read more
Seller
8th Feb 2023 (1 year ago)
h
We recently sold 2 properties with Venture. We have had dealings with many estate agents over the years but Venture without a doubt have been the best by some distance. Throughout the process they have been professional, kept us up to date on progress, given good guidance when needed, always been easy to contact and swift in responses. We were impressed with how quickly they got the properties online. The adverts were accurate with excellent photos and they were happy to go with the prices which we felt most appropriate.
All in all, a very good experience and I feel confident in recommending them to others.... Read more
Seller
2nd Dec 2022 (2 years ago)
S Jack
I reached out to Venture when trying to sell my house. What a fantastic personal service that they provide. I have worked with other estate agents in the local area in the past and found that there was no personality and lack of communication.
What I found with Venture was totally different. The staff were extremely responsive and gave good honest advice throughout. Everything on their end always moved quickly without any bother and they kept me informed throughout the process, even checking in when their were quiet periods during the sale process.
I would highly recommend them and already have to a number of friends since my house sale.
This will be my go to estate agent in the future without doubt.
Thanks so much.
Stephen... Read more
Seller
22nd Nov 2022 (2 years ago)
D Murray
Spoke to them twice now to try book viewings for different properties. Very rude, unprofessional and adverts aren’t accurate. One claims is a deatched property, it’s not when you check street view or go to see it, but I still asked to view regardless (which was an absolute waste of time as I’ve to come when they decide not when I can get time from work). Another they had for rent and for sale which is a little strange, (I asked to view it to rent and they tried to push me to buy it instead of letting me book a viewing). I get that the markets are busy right now but there’s no need to talk down to people when they say they have full time jobs and can’t accommodate a viewing when demanded. If I have a job I can’t just leave to come when I’m told or I’m not getting a chance. It will be different when the markets settle!! - most unprofessional people had a call and email attacking me for my comments for not being FAIR! That’s rude I wasn’t treated fair. I have a right to speak up about bad customer service.... Read more
3rd Oct 2022 (2 years ago)
C Mackie
Recently moved into a rental property managed by Venture with my partner. Throughout the process the team have been super helpful, especially as it’s been a while since I’ve done this and I’ve definitely asked a few really obvious questions along the way. Connor and Gemma have both been great throughout and I’m feeling confident that we made a good choice to rent through venture.... Read more
Tenant
19th Aug 2022 (2 years ago)
K Thompson
Moving home can be a very emotional and stressful experience. Having excellent professional property services, support and guidance to hand at such a time is, in my view, essential. We’ve just been ‘through the wringer’. Todd and Connor have fulfilled their roles impeccably from start to finish. We recommend Venture Durham unreservedly.... Read more
25th Jul 2022 (2 years ago)
Could not be happier with the service. Connor Wilson kept us informed every step of the way and offered to help in any way he could if necessary. He was polite, friendly and efficient. ... Read more
Seller
21st Jul 2022 (2 years ago)
The are fantastic. Really helpful and honest advice. Very efficient... Read more
Seller
3rd Jul 2022 (2 years ago)
R Jacobs
Very professional and extremely knowledgeable Estate Agent giving great advice on all aspects of my house move. They always kept me up to date and I never had to chase anything, keeping the stress of moving to a minimum. First class service and couldn't have asked for anything more. Highly recommend.... Read more
9th Jun 2022 (2 years ago)
A Wake
I recently sold my property via Venture and would 100% recommend them. A very professional, swift and reasonably priced service. From our valuation visit which was conducted by Todd, to the property going on the market and sales coordination that was handled by Connor at the Durham office, we received first class service. Connor was extremely helpful and thorough in giving us updates throughout the process to ensure a smooth transaction. The price in comparison to other estate agents for their service was also extremely competitive.... Read more
Seller
6th Apr 2022 (2 years ago)
J Metcalf
Excellent service and estate agents in all aspects. Venture Durham managed our property while we rented it out for almost 6 years. And found a buyer quickly when we decided to sell. Professional and really good at communicating! Will be using them again in the future.... Read more
Seller
21st Feb 2022 (2 years ago)
S Miles
A big thank you to the team at Venture Properties Durham for helping me find my dream property. Could not have been happier with their friendly yet professional service and would highly recommend to friends and family.... Read more
Buyer
13th Feb 2022 (2 years ago)
S D
Great service. Could not of done more to help all through the process. Would really recommend.... Read more
5th Feb 2022 (2 years ago)
K Guy
Sold our house with Venture, excellent efficient service from start to finish and nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend Venture, the team are fantastic, in particular Gemma and Todd who guided us through the whole process and really were so helpful.... Read more
Seller
29th Jan 2022 (2 years ago)
S Alderson
Super happy with the service provided by Connor, Gemma and Todd. They went above and beyond to help. Would highly recommend to all my friends and family.... Read more
28th Jan 2022 (2 years ago)
L Finley
An excellent service from valuation to completion. I would highly recommend this estate agent. We were kept informed at all stages of the process by very friendly and helpful staff from the Durham branch. Made the whole process easy for us.... Read more
Seller
28th Jan 2022 (2 years ago)
J Pennick
Excellent service. Could not be happier with how friendly and professional Connor was throughout the whole process.
Would highly recommend.... Read more
28th Jan 2022 (2 years ago)
A C
I have rented through Venture Durham for over 5 years, always happy to help whenever I have needed to call the branch. I have since purchased my first property through Venture Durham and they have helped me find my forever home and they made the process hassle free, nothing was a bother to them. Everyone in the branch is always friendly and happy to help. A huge thank you to Connor, Gemma and Todd.... Read more
Buyer
28th Jan 2022 (2 years ago)
R Nattress
Recently sold a property with Venture and the service was fantastic. Regular updates and very quick to respond. Highly recommend these agents????????... Read more
Seller
11th Nov 2021 (3 years ago)
L Graham
We recently let our flat with Venture and they were incredibly professional from the start. I would like to thank individuals but the whole team did a great job. They kept us informed through the whole process, answered many questions, were very informative and efficient.
We have had many dealings over 25 years with agents and it’s fair to say these were the best by far. My only complaint is they don’t have a branch in Yorkshire. Don’t waste your time with any other agent in Durham.... Read more
Landlord
14th Oct 2021 (3 years ago)
Excellent service from start to finish. The best estate agent I have ever worked with. The whole team were brilliant. Thank you... Read more
Landlord
14th Oct 2021 (3 years ago)
V Bond
No idea
Everytime I go in my garden I am asked how was venture properties. So annoying . I notice they are selling well if that helps . Sea of sold boards surround everywhere. ( maybe why Google thinks my garden is their office and I visit it several times a day) venture properties are the chief sales agents in Durham by looks of it. I have never visited or had dealings with them, just hoping after this review I can live in peace... Read more
30th Jun 2021 (3 years ago)
Matt
Your response is telling given you have no recollection of any dealings with myself.... Read more
24th Feb 2021 (3 years ago)
A Pianist
We recently sold our house with venture and couldn't fault the service. Connor was absolutely brilliant - extremely responsive and helpful, he kept us up to date throughout the entire process and it was all very reasonably priced! I would highly recommend Venture and wouldn't hesitate to use them again in the future.... Read more
Seller
19th Feb 2021 (3 years ago)
Fantastic at ensuring a swift sale. Great communication and pleasant to speak to. I would highly recommend.... Read more
Seller
7th Nov 2020 (4 years ago)
H Whitfield
Highly recommend Todd and the team at Venture Properties Durham. Very helpful agents, great value for the service offered.... Read more
20th Oct 2020 (4 years ago)
K Kirkup
Excellent experience with Venture Properties Durham, very friendly and very helpful. Would definately recommend this estate agent to anyone looking to sell / rent.... Read more
14th Oct 2020 (4 years ago)
M Nicholls
I sold my house with them in March this year and couldn’t fault them. Nothing was too much trouble and they helped us with our solicitors and mortgage advisor. Great estate agent!... Read more
Seller
14th Oct 2020 (4 years ago)
S Arvaniti
Great service, very professional and friendly real estate agent. Would recommend... Read more
22nd Aug 2020 (4 years ago)
P armstrong
I have been working in the property sector for over 2o years, and have worked with many estate agents during this time. Since working with Durham Venture for the last 3 - 4 years I would not consider using anyone else at this time. They are extremely professional not just with myself, but also with my tenants which is very important to my business. I find them very trustworthy, and I usually ask their advice on relevant decisions my business needs to make. I am grateful I can depend on their experience and consider them part of my team!... Read more
Landlord
24th Apr 2020 (4 years ago)
A Easton
Thy havint contacted me... Read more
4th Mar 2020 (4 years ago)
R Beatriz
BE WEARY!
We had to chase these agents to communicate with us about a property. We then finally went through the application process late on a Saturday and got the approval from the landlord. It was too late to put the holding deposit down so they asked for us to ring back Monday. We did so 'too late' as in the meantime they gave the property to someone else. When asked for an explanation, the 'mansplaining', constant interruption, and rudeness was shocking. Horrible agents to deal with, stay away. So many better options in Durham area!
Edit after reading response from agents:
The comments regarding the viewing that was set up are correct.
Unfortunately when told to call back on Monday, I was in no way told the urgency of doing so first thing. It was not explained that if someone else applied and was approved, as I was, they would give the property to whomever paid the holding deposit first. If I had known this, I would have acted much sooner. Unfortunately, I was in hospital from the Sunday supporting family after an accident and therefore was not able to communicate until Friday afternoon.
The call that was made to let me know someone else had applied came at 2 in the afternoon. If the urgency was so clear, why was I not called in the morning straight after the other applicants had been successful?
The response to all this when I did get through in the afternoon was that Venture Properties works for the landlord and therefore Connor acted in their best interests. This can only mean this this agency sees tenants as secondary. Why would any tenant want to work with an agency who doesn't value them as much as their other clientele?
Connor at Venture Properties neither acted professionally nor respectfully towards me when I asked for an explanation. I spoke to his manager Todd this morning who did not even apologize for his employees bad behavior. Clearly from the response below they do not feel responsible for the situation or for their obvious and extreme lack of customer care. My review stands: LOOK ELSEWHERE, do not be treated as second-class because you're the prospective tenant instead of the landlord.... Read more
Tenant
11th Feb 2020 (4 years ago)
C Beattie
Fantastic, first class service! All staff were very friendly and helpful. It only took 3 weeks from start to finish for a tenant to be moved into my house. I would highly recommend them to anyone!... Read more
Landlord
3rd Feb 2020 (4 years ago)
G Leech
Purchased a property in July 2019 from a seller that had hired Venture Properties as their Real Estate Agent. I dealt with Connor Wilson from the Durham office throughout the process. The process went very smooth and Connor was very talented at handling the sale. Fully recommended company, and a great person to deal with. A+... Read more
Buyer
2nd Oct 2019 (5 years ago)
L Stephens
We recently sold a property through the Durham office and bought the new one through the Crook office. Throughout, all the staff worked hard to make the process as smooth and stress free for us as it can be. Venture sold our house in one week! And three months from finding our new home and we are all settled in. Can't thank them enough.... Read more
Seller
7th Feb 2019 (5 years ago)
S Smith
Brilliant customer service from the guys in the Durham Branch! Always putting their tenants first! Cannot fault this business at all. 100% recommend to ALL tenants!... Read more
Tenant
16th Jul 2018 (6 years ago)
R Raaper
I have had a great experience of renting a property with Venture. Sara Wigham has been amazing support and coordinator - there is no issue or question she can't solve! Would highly recommend.... Read more
Tenant
10th Mar 2018 (6 years ago)
E Richards
WOW... WHAT A SET OF CON MERCHANTS.
The staff should be wearing Dick Turpin masks.
Email/Rang to view a property and have to say the staff were very polite & professional.
However as we were arranging a time I asked how much the moving in fees were and they said £1400 !!!!!
Thats NOT including the 1st months rent so to move into a normal run of the mill house would have set me back over £2000.
Jesus, I've heard of Robbin Hood but Robbin hunt comes to mind.
How can you honestly justify heinous abhorrent charges like that?... Read more
16th Aug 2017 (7 years ago)
S H
I left Robinson's estate agents after one of their staff was unable to use the given set of keys to show a potential buyer my place (the same set that had opened the doors many times before), and I decided to give these relative newbies a try. In comparison, I thought Venture Properties they were great. Really friendly and patient and a pleasure to talk to. Got my place sold relatively quick too. I have no complaints at all.... Read more
Seller
18th Jan 2017 (8 years ago)
H Evans
Professional, helpful, and very efficient.
Best estate agents in Durham, by miles.... Read more
20th Jun 2016 (8 years ago)