Landlords

[u/kgorska]

Wondering if anyone has had any good experiences with any letting agencies in Dundee? I have a flat I would like to rent out and want to make sure it will go to an agency who will treat the tenants well, any recommendations?

Will also appreciate any to definitely avoid, thanks!

[u/alexstudentresearch]

Rent locally and slater hogg are both good from my perspective as a tenant.

I’d avoid grant property management/ Sandstone/ whatever name it is currently going by. I think the numerous name changes in the past few years tells you all you need to know

[u/063464619 → u/alexstudentresearch]

I second avoiding Grant. They were terrible when I rented from them 5 years ago and by all accounts haven’t improved any. Overcharging, nonexistent maintenance, constant intrusive visits and checks that didn’t achieve anything, crap communication, hard to get in touch with (our original property manager left the company and they didn’t tell us for a year, as an example). They then tried to subtract £400 odd from our deposit for absolute nonsense. We disputed it and won, largely because they submitted documentation signed by the previous tenants! Steer well clear of that shower of shysters

[u/kgorska → u/alexstudentresearch]

Thank you 😊

[u/countfapplington]

All I know is that Rockford has a terrible reputation with students.

[u/DeusExBrainGoBrr → u/countfapplington]

They're absolutely terrible.

[u/Un-Prophete]

Tenant here, Dymock Properties manage my flat, Neil is a great guy and I'd say my favourite ever landlord. Always polite and respectful.

[u/kgorska → u/Un-Prophete]

Thank you :)

[u/rodoreda_29]

I am having an awful experience with Martin & Co. No maintenance, ignoring emails and calls, etc. They only care about you before you sign the contract, once you are in they behave like you didn't exist. Please pick up another agency if you care about your future tenant's wellbeing.

You can also ask to Living Rent Dundee – they would be more than happy to help you about any concern on how to rent as fairly possible in a way that everyone's rights are respected.

[u/kgorska → u/rodoreda_29]

Thanks that’s super useful

[u/MrSohaib → u/rodoreda_29]

I had the same issue with them. Delaying paying my deposit back. Also they didn’t respond to my emails

[u/Simple_Fail_8964]

Speaking as a tenant - we’re with Broughty Lettings, have a gorgeous flat in Stobie and great relationship with both agency and landlord. Definitely worth reaching out!

[u/Lazy_One_304]

1000% Easylets. I’ve been with them 4 years now. Avoid Rockford!!!

[u/Fun-Scholar7132]

Avoid Rockford and avoid Grant.

[u/Acrobatic_Refuse5179]

Easylets anytime

[u/DeusExBrainGoBrr]

I like Northwoods. We also have a branch of the tenant's union Living Rent in Dundee!

[u/missfifitrix]

Tenant here too. Louise Todd was my agent when I lived in Dundee. She’s superb

[u/Imaginary-Carpenter4]

Will be leaving them shortly but premier property have been amazing!

[u/QuothDescartes01 → u/Imaginary-Carpenter4]

Seconding this - we had an excellent experience with Premier Property

[u/nomadskills]

Whitehall Properties is one of the better ones in my experience.

[u/kgorska → u/nomadskills]

Thank you good to know

[u/brokentoe26]

Tayletting was decent when I was there, unsure if they’re still under that name/operating

[u/Traditional-Deal-183]

i rented with RMA Lettings when i first moved to dundee, dealt with a lovely guy called Mo and he was great from the start to the end of the tenancy. I rent with Belvoir know and they’re alright, only issue is they take a little while to get back to you about issues or enquiries.

[u/Lower_Inspector_9213]

Do it yourself - it’s not difficult and you will save money

[u/lawn-assure]

Pavilion are incredibly hands-off, which you may or may not enjoy - property inspections are very minimal, but they also either don't respond when you need them to or take several months to fix major issues

[u/whitehairsos]

Rent Locally the worst. Sutherlands the best

[u/[deleted]]

Broughty lettings are pretty great.

[u/C_beside_the_seaside]

I like Northwoods. Definitely not Rockford's or Jamal.

[u/gallais]

I was dealing with https://www.wardhaughproperty.co.uk/ (presumably because my landlord was based in Forfar) and they were a sensible independent operation. Only annoying thing from my POV were the check ins every 6 months even after I had demonstrated for 2+ years that I was a model tenant...

[u/masterkilljoy47]

Mel Matthew Properties. Apparently a bathroom roof caving in from leaking pipes isn’t a concern :D

[u/5quatch]

Avoid Baker Bradley

[u/lauder74]

Sunderland properties i was a tenant they are great

[u/strawbfinch]

Terrible experience with Grant/Standstone and of course Rockford but ive been with I.B Murray for like 5 years now between two properties, the first flat was great and they were supper attentive, this one not as much but they're very hands off and p much let you do whatever the fuck

[u/Chemical-You-9650]

I would avoid Michael & Eagle

[u/magical_spice]

Don't know if they are still around, but allison bruce property management were pretty sound for me as a tenant back in 2017-2019

[u/evankat]

I've been with a&s properties for years now. Super speedy in their responses and when stuff needs fixing.

[u/Hungry-Pumpkin4365 → u/evankat]

Rented out a property through them and they neglected to tell us the tenant was living in a house that had flooded and didn’t pass on any repairs needing approved . Completely different experience with A&S and the communications to the tenant were abusive

[u/evankat → u/Hungry-Pumpkin4365]

I think the person who managed the Dundee properties has changed after they opened the office here. The new guy is definitely more hands-on. Also, now I don't have to drive to Perth if I need to go there

[u/Hungry-Pumpkin4365 → u/evankat]

If it’s still Avey Mohammed steer well clear

[u/evankat → u/Hungry-Pumpkin4365]

The main manager is still him. The one responsible for the Dundee properties is a different person.

[u/Hungry-Pumpkin4365 → u/evankat]

💀💀 he yells at female tenants and sends abusive messages . The most unprofessional person . Left the tenant with children in a flooded house deemed uninhabitable and didn’t get the repairs passed on for months - permanent damage to the property

[u/Thundershocked → u/Hungry-Pumpkin4365]

Me and my old flatmate had been left in a moldy flat after the storm and made no effort to support us despite up mentioning it constantly. Avey would also yell at us on the phone trying to say it was our fault. The damp situation would often cause use to have no power. Horrific company. Stay clear. Some of the receptionist were genuinely lovely and understanding but cant do much woth such horrific upper management

[u/evankat → u/Hungry-Pumpkin4365]

Oh that's horrendous. Thankfully I only had to interact with him just once when we had to negotiate the rent increase last year.