Whybrow Chartered Surveyors Colchester are an estate agent in Colchester. They mainly list properties in CO5, CO6 and IP1. Over the last 6 months, they've listed 2 properties, with 2 currently on the market. Most of the properties listed are 1 bed/studios. They list properties for sale on Rightmove.
Appalling from start to finish. We have been in good faith attempting to engage Ewan to let a commercial property, but in the first instance had a viewing rearranged and then throughout our attempted negotiation process, the service has been horrendous. I have tried to call Ewan who then does not call back and email to which he answers only when he can be bothered. As a result of the insufferable attitude and service from this company we have had to admit defeat despite offering the full asking price on Newlands Street, simply because Ewan and the company are impossible to deal with.
If I was a landlord or indeed anyone thinking of using this shambles of a company, I would look elsewhere. Avoid at all costs!... Read more
28th Feb 2024 (8 weeks ago)
S Bax
I wasn’t going to post this review but after being spammed with emails months after dealing with the company I am. People out there should know when a bad experience has occurred.
Terrible experience trying to lease properties with this company. Was kept on a wild goose chase for over 15 weeks trying to make progress with two different properties, that never got passed us giving all the credentials.
Never contacted us with updates. We had to phone multiple times to try draw blood from a stone.
Kept information from us for no reason. I genuinely never understood the reason people always spoke badly about estate agents until dealing with this company.
Not only that, after 15 weeks of hard graft, on our end, trying to complete with a property. We were finally told that the landlord didn’t want people / business of our sort in his premises. Why it took whybrow that long to tell us that I have no idea. But thanks again for dragging us along when you knew our situation.
We then looked at another property with them which we were assured we’d have no issues of the sort. Only to put multiple generous offers in and get told (after again, drawing blood from a stone) that the landlord had accepted another persons offer… what’s laughable is that months later I’m receiving spam email advertising the very properties we were trying to proceed with. That’s after asking to be taken off the mailing list.
So all in all. Will not give you any information when you’re trying to get it, make excuses to get away with not talking to you and then, when you don’t want it they spam your emails after requesting to be taken off. Genuinely feel like we were taken for a joke and palmed off.
But I have to thank them in a way, because we’ve now had a much more pleasant experience with another local estate agents that cannot even compare to the experience had here.... Read more
16th Aug 2023 (8 mo. ago)
E Jones
Posted on behalf of Open Road -
Our charity, Open Road is a busy, local charity with services throughout Essex and Medway communities. When we recently approached Whybrow to provide a premises valuation, they didn’t hesitate to very quickly support our request, which we were incredibly grateful for. We have worked with Whybrow before and, again on this occasion, the team were helpful from the start and ensured that the valuation was quickly undertaken and sent to us. Our very many thanks to the whole team for their proactive, prompt and very professional service and for their hard work on our behalf. We have no hesitation to recommend their services.... Read more
17th Dec 2021 (2 years ago)
N Brisland
I have worked along side Ewan and his team now since 2010, producing Commercial EPC's for his company. Nothing is to much effort and they are always on the ball with planning and organizing any site visits, chasing clients and vendors etc. A company that I trust and value their services.... Read more
8th Dec 2021 (2 years ago)
P Merchants
Excellent Service - Would recommend!... Read more
28th Oct 2021 (2 years ago)
A Woolf
Ewan helped us through a lengthy sale and finding new premises for rent - thank you very much - we're so pleased to be moving soon.... Read more
20th Jul 2021 (2 years ago)
R Swan
I have known Whybrow since 2005 and at Panther Securities PLC have employed their services over the last 5 years - most recently with regard to a particularly challenging department store disposal. Ewan and the team at Whybrow have been very thorough and provided an excellent service especially during a particularly difficult time Nationally resulting in a high number of promising enquiries and a letting to a national occupier. I highly recommend Whybrow for our and your commercial property needs!... Read more
15th Jun 2021 (2 years ago)
T Clarke
Posted on behalf of Philip MacLauchlan, Adept Consultancy UK Limited
“We have recently completed an acquisition for Toolstation where Ewan Dodds of Whybrow acted for the landlord. Although relatively complex, good communication and a solid commercial approach and advice enabled the deal to be concluded to both parties’ satisfaction. The deal is part of a huge ongoing expansion throughout England, Scotland and Wales and the business is very excited to have secured this opportunity and very much looks forward to opening for trade soon.”... Read more
4th Jun 2021 (2 years ago)
E Jones
Posted on behalf of Square Sail Ltd -
To Whybrow Ewan Dodds,
Many thanks for your hard work and personal help, to the successful sale of our Bridge House site, in Colchester. A good result, now completed with professionalism.
Will use Whybrow again.
Regards Robin Davies. M.D. Square Sail Ltd.... Read more
2nd Jun 2021 (2 years ago)
S Curtis
We have worked on many projects with the team at Whybrow for over 20 years and would be happy to recommend this company.... Read more
27th May 2021 (2 years ago)
M Dow
Fantastic company and great service. Francis was so helpful throughout the whole process. Everything was transparent and pretty straight forward.
I defiantly would recommend Whybrow :)... Read more
28th Apr 2021 (2 years ago)
S Soormally
Great firm who have recently handled our commercial lease schedules. Happy to recommend Whybrow for any commercial property needs. Especially grateful to Ewan and Terri for their commitment to delivering great service even during these challenging times.... Read more
9th Apr 2021 (3 years ago)
S Hurdle
I've had some challenging experiences in the past with Whybrow, but Francis Britton has been really helpful. An asset to this company. Would have given higher if I was just rating Francis.... Read more
23rd Mar 2021 (3 years ago)
G Marshall
Francis and the rest of the team were great. They kept me informed throughout. Can’t fault the company, I would highly recommend them.... Read more
19th Mar 2021 (3 years ago)
M Smith
Shocking service have been emailing them for over a month and they have not had the common courtesy to respond. Try and find another commercial agent in town.
In addition have had problems with the current building we rent from Whybrow & Dodds Limited with the landlord being Mr Whyrow. Once again could not be more unhelpful with any ongoing issues with the building, anyone looking to take up a tenancy beware.... Read more
11th Dec 2020 (3 years ago)
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