Spark & Sons
3.8/5, 138 reviews
70% recommended
100% lettings valuation accuracy
90% lettings fee satisfaction

Property Features

No company information

Contact Us

Latest Reviews

 View all Reviews 138
13th May 2024
reviewed by 'Tim'
“From a landlord's point of view, steer well clear of this business. Communication is awful, emails go unanswered, rent is ......”
7th Dec 2023
reviewed by 'ellie'
“I don't understand why landlords use this estate agent. Messages are never received or are totally ignored. I lived at ......”
16th Apr 2023
reviewed by 'Sarah'
“Horrible company! Lies and thieves ! Will keep your deposit and say they dont have it! Did not put it in ......”
26th Mar 2023
reviewed by 'Alex'
“Avoid this agent at all costs! They're practically running illegally and you can tell just from visiting their website and ......”
24th Sep 2022
reviewed by 'janette'
“Really dissapointed and outraged by treatment of one of their tenants- a key worker evicted for standing up to substandard ......”
15th Jun 2022
reviewed by 'Gennaro'
“The most disgraceful letting agents I have ever experienced. I have rented with Sparks and Sons for around 2 years. We ......”
Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Lettings 100% 90% £470 £2,200
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
10 3 85 35 0 0 0 0 2 3
Areas covered
Address

45 Western Road
Hove
Brighton and Hove
BN3 1JD
01273 220077

update staff | update details

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Friday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
    •
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
Advertise on
Rankings
Overall
Estate agents
Letting agents
Latest Properties

No Properties

“Outstanding service...”

Share on :
Mar 25,2018
Minithumbup
claim your profile
Peter
By: 'Martin'
Mar 25,2018
0 people found
this helpful
I was a client of Spark & Sons for over three years. They looked after my property during the tenancy and finally managed selling it too. The service was excellent, and their response time was outstanding. My tenants were very pleased with their approach too. Peter ...
read full review
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“I have just moved out of a property as a ......”

Share on :
Mar 01,2018
Minithumbup
claim your profile
Oliver
By: 'James'
Mar 01,2018
0 people found
this helpful
I have just moved out of a property as a tenant of Spark & Sons for the last two years, and am glad to say that both Oliver and Peter have been an absolute pleasure to deal with. Oliver in particular is extremely attentive and makes ...
read full review
Comment on agent fees
Good
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“I have known Peter for the best part of 10 yrs. ......”

Share on :
Feb 27,2018
Minithumbup
claim your profile
Peter
By: 'Miss'
Feb 27,2018
0 people found
this helpful
I have known Peter for the best part of 10 yrs. He has always been very professional whilst always acting for me in my best interest. He is consistent to check that no damage has occurred property. I would highly recommend his services, if you want ...
read full review
Comment on agent fees
Excellent on Agent's Fees.
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“Very helpful and friendly staff, made my experience quick and ......”

Share on :
Jan 18,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Lynsey'
Jan 18,2018
0 people found
this helpful
Very helpful and friendly staff, made my experience quick and stress free, highly recommend, Peter and his team made sure I was in on time and the flat was left like new...
read full review
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“The most friendly and efficient Agents I have ever come ......”

Share on :
Jan 16,2018
Minithumbup
claim your profile
Peter
By: 'A'
Jan 16,2018
0 people found
this helpful
The most friendly and efficient Agents I have ever come across. They dealt with my requirements very quickly and explained all the relevant paperwork clearly. When the property I rented needed some attention, this was also dealt with almost immediately and to my complete satisfaction....
read full review
Comment on agent fees
Very reasonable and I felt I got a good deal.
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“Absolutely fantastic service spark and sons couldn't be more helpful ......”

Share on :
Dec 11,2017
Minithumbup
claim your profile
Katie
By: 'Katie'
Dec 11,2017
0 people found
this helpful
Absolutely fantastic service spark and sons couldn't be more helpful they fitted viewings around myself and my family kept me updated every step of the way it was completely stress free peter and his team are amazing from start, I wouldn't go with any other ...
read full review
Comment on agent fees
Amazing best in the whole of sussex
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“Oliver was helpful, polite and easy to reach, and made ......”

Share on :
Nov 16,2017
Minithumbup
claim your profile
Oliver
By: 'MJ'
Nov 16,2017
0 people found
this helpful
Oliver was helpful, polite and easy to reach, and made the process of finding a flat at very short notice as smooth as it could possibly be. He helped guide me through all aspects of the contract and payment process and I was able to ...
read full review
Comment on agent fees
Relatively low fees - was given an itemised breakdown of all fees and what each cost was related to. Process was very transparent.
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“I had to find and organise a flat for my ......”

Share on :
Nov 09,2017
Minithumbup
claim your profile
Oliver
By: 'Krisztian'
Nov 09,2017
0 people found
this helpful
I had to find and organise a flat for my parents who just moved into the country that time. Spark and Son offered a great flat with a decent price which we rented out. The whole process was easy, quick and efficent, the whole team ...
read full review
Comment on agent fees
Good
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“Oliver was really helpful in finding my spanish friends a ......”

Share on :
Nov 08,2017
Minithumbup
claim your profile
Oliver
By: 'dik'
Nov 08,2017
0 people found
this helpful
Oliver was really helpful in finding my spanish friends a flat in the city centre. He explained the process very well and made sure my friends were communicated with fully. At the end of the tenancy there were a few a queries over the deposit ...
read full review
Comment on agent fees
Had really good customer service from the team.
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“We were really happy with the service we received from ......”

Share on :
Nov 06,2017
Minithumbup
claim your profile
Peter
By: 'Michelle'
Nov 06,2017
0 people found
this helpful
We were really happy with the service we received from Spark & Sons, especially Peter and Oliver. They were very prompt in responding to our countless questions and enquiries. A very friendly team who made sure that the whole transition went smoothly. Overall, it was a ...
read full review
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“Unos sinvergüenzas ladrones, tardaron mas de mes y medio ......”

Share on :
Oct 02,2017
Minithumbdown
claim your profile
Peter
By: 'Víctor'
Oct 02,2017
0 people found
this helpful
Unos sinvergüenzas ladrones, tardaron mas de mes y medio en devolverme mi fianza y no me la ingresaron íntegra sin ningún motivo. Tuve que llamarlos a diario para que me hicieran algo de caso, y ni por esas, cuando no estaba en un ...
read full review
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“I have just finished a rental agreement and am very ......”

Share on :
Sep 20,2017
Minithumbup
claim your profile
Oliver
By: 'best'
Sep 20,2017
0 people found
this helpful
I have just finished a rental agreement and am very pleased with the whole episode from beginning to end. My requests when i have made them have always been answered by either Peter or Oliver and within a short period of time. The receptionists are ...
read full review
Comment on agent fees
good
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“Spark & Sons are the best agency I've used. We got ......”

Share on :
Jul 28,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Kelly'
Jul 28,2017
0 people found
this helpful
Spark & Sons are the best agency I've used. We got our deposit back very quickly and Adam, Peter and Oliver were always very nice and helpful. We needed a new freezer and washing machine when we moved in and Spark & Sons got these for us ...
read full review
Comment on agent fees
good
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“Was a tenant for spark and sons at one of ......”

Share on :
Jan 26,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'tenant'
Jan 26,2017
1 people found
this helpful
Was a tenant for spark and sons at one of the properties they manage for 3 years. When moving out they didn't give my full deposit back though refurbished the flat to a better state I got it in to be honest. I gave over a ...
read full review
Comment on agent fees
bad
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“Please may I take this opportunity to thank Oliver and ......”

Share on :
Jan 24,2017
Minithumbup
claim your profile
Oliver
By: 'Lois'
Jan 24,2017
0 people found
this helpful
Please may I take this opportunity to thank Oliver and yourself for the excellent service we have received since we have become associate with Spark and Sons. From our first dealings with Oliver, when we first saw the property advertised, Oliver has been at the ...
read full review
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“Dear god. I don't know how I could explain how * ......”

Share on :
Apr 11,2016
Minithumbdown
By: 'Angrytenant'
Apr 11,2016
1 people found
this helpful
Dear god. I don't know how I could explain how * and dishonest this agency is. Basically they will rent at a ridiculously high price a house that is worth much less. The house will be unfinished or in a very mediocre state despite them promising ...
read full review
Comment on agent fees
No need. Just don't rent from them. Read the reviews throughout the internet.
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“The property's appliances were going wrong or broke one by ......”

Share on :
Dec 03,2015
Minithumbdown
claim your profile
Peter
By: 'Babu'
Dec 03,2015
2 people found
this helpful
The property's appliances were going wrong or broke one by one. When we contacted the agency we had to call several times still we were ignored and had to call the landlord straightaway. Than we got an answer from them. Still needed to wait at ...
read full review
What agent could do to change your mind?
Charged high fees for background check. In my belief they havent even bothered to call any of our references. The landlord wanted to meet us personally and checked our references. We have moved from far (2.5 hours away) still had to travel for small things sorted. Also they promised a garage access with the flat which was included in the price, but we havent received any keys to the garage.
Attached Filesnbsp;
Comment on agent fees
Charged high fees for background check. In my belief they havent even bothered to call any of our references. The landlord wanted to meet us personally and checked our references. We have moved from far (2.5 hours away) still had to travel for small things sorted. Also they promised a garage access with the flat which was included in the price, but we havent received any keys to the garage.
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“AVOID, AVOID, AVOID!I have been renting a property since ......”

Share on :
Feb 09,2015
Minithumbdown
By: 'Jonathan'
Feb 09,2015
1 people found
this helpful
AVOID, AVOID, AVOID! I have been renting a property since last year and there have been COUNTLESS issues with the property since I moved in; - We had to chase Sparks for a gas certificate - The lower sash in the front (my) bedroom is ...
read full review
Attachments

Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“I rented a property with spark and sons,and the ......”

Share on :
Sep 08,2014
Minithumbdown
By: 'Euron'
Sep 08,2014
3 people found
this helpful
I rented a property with spark and sons,and the property did not have hot water. Is there any way I can take them to court. Whatever you do never rent from them....
read full review
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“I approached Oliver with regards to renting a flat in ......”

Share on :
May 16,2014
Minithumbdown
claim your profile
Oliver
By: 'Tiggy'
May 16,2014
4 people found
this helpful
I approached Oliver with regards to renting a flat in Hove. I was ready to move forward with application and provide a holding deposit for which Oliver had verbally explained could be refunded should I or the Landlord change our minds about the letting. Oliver ...
read full review
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“I approached Oliver with regards to renting a flat in ......”

Share on :
May 16,2014
Minithumbdown
claim your profile
Oliver
By: 'Tiggy'
May 16,2014
1 people found
this helpful
I approached Oliver with regards to renting a flat in Hove. I was ready to move forward with application and provide a holding deposit for which Oliver had verbally explained could be refunded should I or the Landlord change our minds about the letting. Oliver ...
read full review
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“I would highly recommend Peter Spark & Sons as an estate ......”

Share on :
Mar 04,2014
Minithumbup
By: 'JD'
Mar 04,2014
0 people found
this helpful
I would highly recommend Peter Spark & Sons as an estate agent for everyone. They have over 50 years of lettings and renting specialism between them, and really look after you as a customer. I have lived in several properties managed by them, and each one was ...
read full review
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“Really disappointed with this agent. They don't know how to ......”

Share on :
Dec 23,2013
Minithumbdown
By: 'Kim'
Dec 23,2013
1 people found
this helpful
Really disappointed with this agent. They don't know how to treat tenants. They are really nice to start but wait until you have a problem they treat you like pigs! Stay we'll away from this company....
read full review
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“Spark and Sons were appalling. They let us a house ......”

Share on :
Jun 13,2013
Minithumbdown
By: 'Emiy'
Jun 13,2013
3 people found
this helpful
Spark and Sons were appalling. They let us a house with no heating at all, we signed in August and they didn't feel this was something they needed to point out. They charged extortionate fees for just re-signing. And they were really dodgy about getting ...
read full review
What agent could do to change your mind?
Been honest about the property. There is a culture of ripping off the tenants and not caring so the whole ethos would have to change
Attached Filesnbsp;
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“Please read this and stay away from this unprofessional and ......”

Share on :
May 01,2013
Minithumbdown
By: 'Unhappy'
May 01,2013
2 people found
this helpful
Please read this and stay away from this unprofessional and disorganised "company" I rented a house for 3 years, I soon realised there was a lot wrong with the house eg the plug sockets falling off the walls, bathroom leaking into the hall & bedroom, heating not ...
read full review
What agent could do to change your mind?
Not lie Not charge me for everything possible Give me heat and water over christmas At least get back to me
Attached Filesnbsp;
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“The star rating for this company is almost laughable, and ......”

Share on :
Jan 13,2013
Minithumbdown
By: 'Free'
Jan 13,2013
1 people found
this helpful
The star rating for this company is almost laughable, and so apt! Our experience with Spark and sons was 100% absolutely awful. We were treated like fools, taken advantage of, & left in squalid and (as certified by an environmental health officer whom we called to the ...
read full review
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“Reading these reviews after putting down a deposit on a ......”

Share on :
Dec 04,2012
Minithumbup
By: 'The'
Dec 04,2012
0 people found
this helpful
Reading these reviews after putting down a deposit on a flat with spark and sons i must say i was a little worried, in my opinion could not agree LESS with what they have stated!!!!!!! Moving flat/home is a stressfully operation, i have been ...
read full review
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“I was a landlord with them for 7 years (I lived ......”

Share on :
Sep 18,2012
Minithumbdown
claim your profile
Peter
By: 'vanillasky'
Sep 18,2012
3 people found
this helpful
I was a landlord with them for 7 years (I lived abroad and was difficult for me to change agents). I was not always paid on time, any damage by tenants was bogged-job fixed, which made it worse. Peter Spark is very unhelpful, and got me ...
read full review
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“Spark & Sons have been the bane of my life. Peter ......”

Share on :
Jul 10,2012
Minithumbdown
claim your profile
Peter
By: 'anon'
Jul 10,2012
1 people found
this helpful
Spark & Sons have been the bane of my life. Peter Spark is the single most useless, rude, obnoxious and unintelligent man I have ever had the hardship of dealing with. No regard for my belongings when he visited my flat, treading all over everything with ...
read full review
What agent could do to change your mind?
Just been more helpful and acted more human in general. Better response time, some level of intelligence and less insulting behaviour. I expected more from a "professional" business.
Attached Filesnbsp;
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes

“DON'T GO HERE!! AVOID AVOID AVOID. I've had nothing but ......”

Share on :
Jan 12,2012
Minithumbdown
By: 'J'
Jan 12,2012
3 people found
this helpful
DON'T GO HERE!! AVOID AVOID AVOID. I've had nothing but trouble, so much that I in the end moved out before my tenancy was up, instead we resigned the contract with another person. It has now been more than three months since I moved out ...
read full review
Feature review Comments (0) Report abuse Print review
Was this helpful? Yes
No fees information available
Kindly note that legally, letting agents need to publish information about their tenancy fees, government-approved redress schemes and client money protection schemes on their website and on third party websites (on which agents are listed). For properties to lease/rent in England, agents need to keep this information up to date and precise on allAgents or specify within the property description.

Complaints Procedure

No procedure available.

Awards won by Spark & Sons

Regional Awards won by Spark & Sons

Individual Branch Awards

Hove, BN3



Find the Best Agent to
Sell or Rent Your Home

Search by
Useful information
About allAgents
For agents
Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram LinkedIn