Jayne Beard Associates Ltd
4.5/5, 66 reviews
91% recommended
83% lettings valuation accuracy
89% lettings fee satisfaction



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Jayne Beard Associates has been an industry leader in providing outstanding service to both tenants and landlords for over 30 years and has acquired and maintained an excellent reputation within the town, local businesses, and relocation agents. Having been founded in 1985 the company has gone from strength to strength. From the ... show more Jayne Beard Associates has been an industry leader in providing outstanding service to both tenants and landlords for over 30 years and has acquired and maintained an excellent reputation within the town, local businesses, and relocation agents.

Having been founded in 1985 the company has gone from strength to strength. From the early days when the focus was upon housing foreign students for the Bedford English Study Centre to a now multi-purpose agency dealing with all types of tenancies such as student, private, company, commercial and long-term; Jayne Beard Associates has been able to gain unmatchable experience and knowledge of the market.

We are proud to admit to a low turnover of staff and a team of experienced senior management who have worked within the company for many years, ensuring continuity. The knowledge and understanding of the rental market provide an unprecedented insight into the industry with the distinct local knowledge is invaluable enabling Jayne Beard Associates to provide a seamless service from initial enquiry.

“At Jayne Beard Associates we aim to provide an accessible and friendly service. All our staff members are experienced in the field of property management and all meet our high standards of client care. This combination of experience along with a sound local knowledge has enabled the business to expand with an unbeatable reputation”
- Jayne Beard
Jayne Beard Associates

Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Lettings 83% 89% £450 £1,300
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
23 0 34 6 0 0 0 0 3 0
Areas covered
  • MK40
  • MK40
  • MK41
  • MK41
  • MK42
  • MK42
  • MK43
  • MK43
  • MK44
  • MK44
  • MK12
  • MK12
  • SG18
  • SG18
  • SG19
  • SG19
Address

3 Goldington Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK40 3JY
01234 327677

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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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Sep 08,2017
Minithumbup
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By: 'Ross'
Sep 08,2017
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Kirsty at Jayne Beard has looked after our properties for many years now. She is excellent. She's always quick to respond to our calls. She will contact us if there is an issue and will chase us if we fail to respond. On the phone ...
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The fees are competitive compared to other agencies we work with (Southsea and Swindon). There are never any hidden costs and the monthly statements are clear. It is very rare that an error is made.
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Sep 14, 2017
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Aug 24,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Mr'
Aug 24,2017
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Since Kate has become my property manager she has been excellent nothing has been any trouble and the few minor issues I've had with the property have been dealt with in a professional and timely manner. Kate is in constant contact over any maintenance issues ...
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I feel Fees are high across the industry so Jayne beards fee in relation to that are fair.
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“We have received a great service from Jayne Beard! We ......”

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Aug 21,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Elizabeth'
Aug 21,2017
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We have received a great service from Jayne Beard! We have relocated to Bedford which meant it was difficult for us to pop into the office to complete forms for example. But Jayne Beard were extremely flexible and allowed us to make our application remotely ...
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We've not rented for a number of years so the fees are more expensive than I remember, but I think they are reasonable.
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Aug 21, 2017
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“Really helpful with arranging all the work needed for me ......”

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Aug 21,2017
Minithumbup
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By: 'Billy'
Aug 21,2017
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Really helpful with arranging all the work needed for me in my bathroom and kitchen, took the stress out of the whole experience! Natalie was very polite and called me back when she promised she would every time. The service I have experienced from Natalia ...
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I thought the fees were fair, especially for the service I have received
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Aug 21, 2017
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Aug 18,2017
Minithumbup
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Aug 18,2017
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We have been very happy with the service we have received from Kirsty. Communication has been excellent. We are informed of any issues promptly and any requests from us are also dealt with swiftly and professionally. Advice and clarification are given sensitively and patiently. The ...
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We think the fees are very reasonable given the quality of the service we receive.
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Aug 22, 2017
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Aug 11,2017
Minithumbup
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Aug 11,2017
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Easy to contact, friendly staff, with quick responses, and very good plumber when issues with the boiler arose! Highly recommended....
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Aug 11, 2017
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“Jayne Beard have been managing our properties in Bedford for ......”

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Aug 08,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Bedford'
Aug 08,2017
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Jayne Beard have been managing our properties in Bedford for a number of years. Amy has always been extremely helpful - nothing is too much for her and she is proactive in ensuring everything runs smoothly for us and our tenants. When she had a ...
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The fees we pay are extremely competitive.
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Aug 08, 2017
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Aug 04,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'F.H.P.Ltd'
Aug 04,2017
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We have used this agent for quite a while now and are very happy with their service, we feel able to comfortably leave the properties in their hands, whilst we live some distance away. The problems which arise now and then are dealt with and ...
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I believe the fees are average, dont really know, but are secondary to having the confidence in the agent.
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Aug 04, 2017
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“Natalie acts on behalf of the Bailey House Trust which ......”

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Aug 04,2017
Minithumbup
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Aug 04,2017
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Natalie acts on behalf of the Bailey House Trust which provides a number of flats to let same and ensure the tenants abide with all of the rules as laid down in the relevant tenancy agreements....
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Good-The fees comply with the trustees requirements and are within budget
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Aug 17, 2017
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“Having used JBA for many years to find prospective tenants ......”

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Aug 03,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Pedro'
Aug 03,2017
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Having used JBA for many years to find prospective tenants my experiences have been very good. In particular the level of professionalism shown by Hannah when dealing with particularly challenging individuals sometimes under quite unusual circumstances has been exceptional....
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Fees are set at an acceptable level.
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“When we first considered renting our property out we were ......”

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Aug 02,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Darren'
Aug 02,2017
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When we first considered renting our property out we were unsure about allowing a lettings agent to rent out our home. We had considered trying to manage this process ourselves, but then having discussed using Jayne Beard with Hannah we were confident this would be ...
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Good - Excellent value for money :-)
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Aug 02, 2017
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“Amy has managed our property portfolio for over 5 years and ......”

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Jul 25,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Helen'
Jul 25,2017
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Amy has managed our property portfolio for over 5 years and during this time we were always well informed of any tenant related issues. Amy always managed our properties with 100% precision and professionalism with particular reference to her excellent communication skills and thorough routine property inspections ...
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Good
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By: Amy Hamilton-Ward
Jul 25, 2017
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“Excellent management of our 24 flats in Bedford. Attention to detail. ......”

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Jul 25,2017
Minithumbup
Kirsty
By: 'MR'
Jul 25,2017
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Excellent management of our 24 flats in Bedford. Attention to detail. Careful to ensure tenants are professional and decent people. Anticipates problems and always cheerful and positive....
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Good
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Jul 25, 2017
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“Jayne Beard has been our agent for over ten years. ......”

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Jul 25,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'George'
Jul 25,2017
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Jayne Beard has been our agent for over ten years. We have had excellent service from them throughout this time. Amy has been working with us for three or four years and has always been friendly, responsive, knowledgeable and helpful....
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The fees charged by Jayne Beard seem to us entirely reasonable. They are competitive with what other agents charge.
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Jul 25, 2017
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“Natalie was excellent from start to finish . She made moving ......”

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Jul 25,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Marcus'
Jul 25,2017
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Natalie was excellent from start to finish . She made moving in very easy and was always very helpful . Whenever I had any issues with my rental property she was on hand to take care of matters . I wish to thank Natalie for all the help ...
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Good
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Jul 25, 2017
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“In the time since Kateryna took over as manager of ......”

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Jul 25,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Johnty'
Jul 25,2017
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In the time since Kateryna took over as manager of my tenancy, she has carried out inspections. She has also arranged a visit by an electrical technician to carry out a review of the heating and power supply to ascertain whether any energy savings could ...
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“I have been a customer with Jayne Beard for more ......”

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Jul 23,2017
Minithumbup
Kirsty
By: 'kayyjayy'
Jul 23,2017
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I have been a customer with Jayne Beard for more than 15 years and since Kirsty has been my contact I have been very happy with their service. She always responds to messages that are left for her and keeps me informed of any issues. When ...
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satisfied with agents fees
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Jul 25, 2017
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“I am really pleased with Kate. I have recently needed ......”

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Jul 21,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Kelly'
Jul 21,2017
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I am really pleased with Kate. I have recently needed to change my tenancy agreement. Kate always returned my calls on the same day and kept me updated with what I needed to do to get my tenancy changed from a joint tenancy to a ...
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I feel the fees are reasonable
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Jul 24, 2017
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“Staff were very professional throughout and went the extra mile ......”

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Jul 20,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'David'
Jul 20,2017
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Staff were very professional throughout and went the extra mile in helping us get the tenancy set up despite living away from Bedford at the time....
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Jul 24, 2017
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“Very helpful and when we have any issues they are ......”

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Jul 14,2017
Minithumbup
Kirsty
By: 'Anthony'
Jul 14,2017
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Very helpful and when we have any issues they are dealt with quick and efficiently. We are allways kept up to date with any issues when we have any problems....
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Comment on agent fees
Fees for the property we moved in where reasonable for the time.
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By: Kirsty Smith
Jul 15, 2017
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Jul 13,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'E.'
Jul 13,2017
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I have been very impressed by the friendly professionalism of both Mrs Hamilton-Ward and her staff. Quick responses to enquiries is always reassuring. If things might take longer than desired they always keep me informed and up to date on the progress....
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Great value for money - they go above and beyond to help you.
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By: Amy Hamilton-Ward
Jul 14, 2017
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“Hannah was fantastic from start to finish for the 18months ......”

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Jul 13,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Carina'
Jul 13,2017
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Hannah was fantastic from start to finish for the 18months we used Jayne beard. Very professional and nothing was to much trouble ....
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Very reasonable
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Jul 14, 2017
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“I have been using JBA now for over 13 years and ......”

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Jul 07,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Mike'
Jul 07,2017
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I have been using JBA now for over 13 years and have found their Personnel and Service over these years second to none. Our current Manager is Hannah Heera and both her manner and management of our properties has been exceptional....
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Their fees are competitive and their attention to both the properties they manage and Landlords I have found most acceptable.
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Jul 14, 2017
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“I have dealt with Amy on numerous occasions over the ......”

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Jul 06,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'SYork'
Jul 06,2017
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I have dealt with Amy on numerous occasions over the last few years. Amy is extremely professional and always goes the extra mile to deliver an excellent service. I know my properties are in safe hands and I would have no hesitation in recommending Amy ...
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I have always found the fees to be very reasonable
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Jul 06, 2017
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“True professionalism was shown by both Amy and Natalie throughout ......”

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Jul 06,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Barry'
Jul 06,2017
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True professionalism was shown by both Amy and Natalie throughout my recent dealings with Jayne Beard. Many thanks for your hard work in finding my new place....
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Jul 06, 2017
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“We have been in our flat in Bedford about two ......”

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Jun 29,2017
Minithumbup
Kirsty
By: 'Jack'
Jun 29,2017
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We have been in our flat in Bedford about two and a half years now and have never had any problems with Jayne Beard. Kirsty has been an excellent property manager, listening and acting on our comments. Any issues with the flat, have been dealt ...
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Jul 14, 2017
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Jun 29,2017
Minithumbup
Kirsty
By: 'HappyLL'
Jun 29,2017
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As a landlord I find Kirsty at Jayne Beard to be efficient and provide a hassle free service. I'm not a professional landlord and so Jayne Beards services make the the process very easy....
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The fees have remained constant for the past few years. I feel a reduction due to the low maintenance this rental has would be welcome, but I've not pursued it.
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Jul 19, 2017
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Jun 28,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Amanda'
Jun 28,2017
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I have been with Jayne Beard for over 2 years and have mainly dealt with Hannah. I have always been satisfied with the level of communication and have always been treated in a professional and polite manner. Any issues that have arisen with my properties are ...
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I have found the fees to be very reasonable for the amount of work that they carry out.
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Jul 14, 2017
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Jun 27,2017
Minithumbup
Kirsty
By: 'Sue'
Jun 27,2017
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I have used this agency for a number of years to look after my rental portfolio. All the staff I have found to be welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. The specific Property Manager assigned to look after my properties is Kirsty. She has ...
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I have found the fees to be competitive with other Agencies in the area.
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Jun 27,2017
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At the beginning of our tenancy we felt there was a few misunderstandings regarding the day we were supposed to get our keys, probably not the agency's fault and maybe previous tenant's but we felt that the agency could have dealt with this before date ...
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Complaints Procedure

As a company licenced by Client Money Protection (CMP), Jayne Beard Associates Limited aims to provide the highest standard of service to all Landlords and Tenants, therefore, to ensure that your interests are safeguarded, we offer the following:

- If you believe you have a grievance, please write in the first instance to your personal property manager at the office address
- The grievance will be acknowledged within 3 working days and then investigated thoroughly in accordance with established in-house procedures. A formal written outcome of the complaint will be sent to you within 15 days. If we require longer than this timescale we will advise you, in writing, and confirm our revised response date
- If you remain dissatisfied with the result of the internal investigation, please contact Miss Kirsty Smith, at the office address, who will review the complaint
- Following the conclusion of our in-house review, we will write to you with a final written statement
- If you are dissatisfied with the conclusion of the in-house review of the complaint you can refer the matter to:
The Property Ombudsman, Beckett House, 4 Bridge Street, Salisbury, SP1 2LX

We apologise for any inconvenience you may have been caused by this matter and will endeavour to arrive at a satisfactory conclusion.
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