Osbornes Independent Estate Agents

38a Camp Rd, GU14 6EW, Farnborough

Osbornes Independent Estate Agents is a family-run agency based in Farnborough, dedicated to providing personalized and honest service throughout each real estate transaction. Since 2011, they have helped countless individuals find their ideal homes or manage their rental properties, all while maintaining a client-focused approach. Their highly experienced team focuses on understanding the unique needs of buyers and tenants, ensuring a seamless process.

With a comprehensive range of services including residential sales, lettings, property management, and market advice, Osbornes takes pride in delivering meticulous attention and compliance with ARLA standards. Their promise of clear and realistic communication at every stage of the process sets them apart in a competitive market.

Furthermore, their marketing strategy employs professional photography and a strong presence on portals such as Rightmove and Zoopla, ensuring that every property receives the visibility it deserves. If you are looking for an agent who combines local expertise with a personalized approach, Osbornes is your best choice.

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 9h-18h
  • tuesday: 9h-18h
  • wednesday: 9h-18h
  • thursday: 9h-18h
  • friday: 9h-18h
  • saturday: 9h-16h

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Osbornes Independent Estate Agents: Reviews

4.5/5 (90 Reviews)

Reviews are the opinions of their authors. We do not verify that the author was a customer.

Reviews on Google

4,5 out of 5 from 90 reviews

Daniel Hewson Published on Google

Fantastic experience: We used Osbornes to sell our house. Both Rob and Stephen were great. Professional, friendly and always contactable. Would highly recommend if you are looking to sell in the local area! Thank you!

Ganga Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Excellent

Account Deleted Published on Google

Negative experience: My experience with Osbornes has been deeply disappointing and frustrating. Throughout my tenancy, the agency demonstrated a consistent lack of responsiveness and care toward tenant needs. Maintenance requests were either ignored or significantly delayed, regardless of urgency, and communication was often vague or non-existent. It was evident that once the lease was signed, tenant support was no longer a priority. There was minimal follow-up or proactive effort to ensure a safe and comfortable living environment. Basic responsibilities such as property upkeep and timely repairs were frequently overlooked. The most concerning aspect, however, came at the end of the tenancy. Despite leaving the property in good condition, the agency made excessive and unjustified deductions from the security deposit. Requests for a detailed breakdown or evidence to support these charges were met with vague explanations and little willingness to engage in fair dialogue. In my opinion, Osbornes prioritizes profit over tenant well-being and provides a level of service that falls far below industry standards. I would strongly advise prospective tenants to proceed with caution and document everything thoroughly if choosing to rent through this agency.

Brad Harris Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Though I didn’t complete the purchase due to a change of circumstances, Stephen Carne was instrumental in helping me throughout the buying process to achieve a great outcome for everyone involved, he’s a credit to the team and made my first time dealing with this side of life a lot more stress-free.

Peterson Park Published on Google

Negative experience: I had an extremely disappointing experience with the rental agency. I was a tenant with them for five years, during which they conducted quarterly inspections. On each visit, no significant issues were ever raised, and I was never informed of any major concerns regarding the condition of the property. However, at the end of my tenancy, they suddenly presented an excessive number of alleged issues and proceeded to deduct over £1,600 from my deposit — ultimately returning nothing at all. This was both shocking and deeply frustrating, particularly given the lack of prior complaints throughout my tenancy. The situation feels unfair and unjustified, especially after maintaining a long-term and seemingly trouble-free rental history with them.

Osbornes Independent Estate Agents
Osbornes Independent Estate Agents

We’re sorry to hear you feel disappointed, however we can’t identify this matter from the details provided — we don’t recognise the name used on the review, and we have not had a case matching the figures described.

For clarity, all deposits we deal with are protected with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) and are held by TDS. We don’t “take” deposits, and we can’t unilaterally “deduct” money from a tenant’s deposit. Any proposed deductions are either agreed by both parties (tenant and landlord/agent), or, if there’s disagreement, the tenant can refer the matter to the TDS free independent dispute resolution (ADR/arbitration) service for a binding decision.

On that basis, we have to assume this review may have been left in error or relates to a different estate agent.

Joanne McGuire Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I had a very challenging sale process but Stephen and Robbie worked incredibly hard on my behalf to get the sale over the line. Great service would highly recommend

Graham Stringer Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I had really good service from Robert Colman and his colleague Stephen Carne. They found my buyer within the first week of listing and I ended up with getting what I wanted for my property. Overall they were friendly, helpful, and supportive.

Heidi Walker Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I can’t fault Osbornes. This is the second time I have used them for the sale of a property, however this time was difficult as we were selling due to the loss of a close family member. Robert, Stephen and their photographer were all very sensitive to the emotional aspect, very professional and efficient. I would always recommend them again.

Alison Beeton Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Rob and Stephen have been helpful, human and professional. We felt that they were with us all the way, they really did guide us through the process and keep us in the loop at every stage. They also found a family to buy our family home, which is what we’d hoped for. They balanced our’s and the buyer’s needs and represented us well with a lovely balance of professionalism, kindness and humour. Thanks, both of you, I will miss our group chat catch ups! .

Frazer Wells Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Exceptional Service from Start to Finish – Highly Recommend Osbournes I recently sold my 3-bedroom detached property in Mytchett through Osbournes of North Camp, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the service I received — particularly from Stephen and Rob, who handled the entire process with professionalism, transparency, and genuine care. From the very first valuation meeting, Stephen provided clear, honest advice and a realistic strategy tailored to the current market. The listing was thoughtfully prepared, with great photography and a description that struck the perfect balance between highlighting the property’s key features and managing expectations. Rob handled the viewings with energy and enthusiasm, keeping me informed at every stage and providing timely, constructive feedback from potential buyers. His communication was excellent throughout, which made a potentially stressful process feel much more manageable. What really stood out was the personal touch. Both Stephen and Rob were always available to answer questions, guide me through the legal steps, and act as a strong liaison between all parties involved. Their experience and calm, professional approach helped the sale proceed smoothly and efficiently — and we achieved a result I was very happy with. I highly recommend Osbournes to anyone looking to sell in the Mytchett/Farnborough area. You’ll be in safe, capable hands with a team who truly go the extra mile.

Sarah-Jayne Hartley Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Robert Colman helped me sell my house, from start to finish he was great. Reliable and trustworthy. I'd recommend Osbournes to anyone selling their property.

Matthew Smith Published on Google

Negative experience: I would strongly advise anyone to think twice before renting through Osborne’s. During the tenancy, they were fine to deal with, but the moment it came to moving out, everything turned into a money-making exercise. The manager became uncontactable, deliberately avoiding my calls, and the whole process was handled in an unprofessional and dismissive way. From my deposit, £755 was deducted. I admit I should have arranged a professional clean, but beyond that the property was in good condition. The deductions, however, were completely unreasonable. For example, they charged £90 to replace three small LED bulbs that cost around £6 for a pack — claiming “fitting costs” on top. No matter how much I disputed these unfair charges, they refused to negotiate. In the end, I had to give up because the time and effort it would take to fight them properly wasn’t worth the few hundred pounds they were unfairly keeping. They know this and rely on tenants giving in to the process, which makes the whole thing feel like a calculated scheme. On top of this, when I asked to be released from my tenancy early, I was told it would be looked into. I then received a message from a junior staff member saying a tenant had been found and would move in by the date I requested. Two weeks later, out of the blue, I was told that had “fallen through” and I’d now be liable for another month’s rent. The manager then blamed me, saying I should have known it wasn’t confirmed, despite me having clear written confirmation from their office that someone would be moving in. The office junior at least had the courtesy to apologise (he clearly hadn’t been trained properly), but the manager refused to take any responsibility and was dismissive throughout. I ended up paying an additional two weeks’ rent purely because of their incompetence. Overall, this company shows no integrity and no accountability. They make money by exploiting tenants at the end of contracts, and their management is rude, evasive, and unprofessional. Save yourself the stress and avoid Osborne’s at all costs. When you reply, with your waffle, I look forward to seeing how you try to justify £90 for three bulbs that cost £6. I also paid for maintenance to paint a wall that was barely marked — could that same maintenance person not have replaced three bulbs while already at the property? If you’re really paying someone £80 to spend two minutes changing bulbs while on-site, then that’s on you, not me. That’s the whole point: you can charge me £90 for bulbs, but you can’t justify it. Yes, you squeezed more money out of me — congratulations — but in the process you showed exactly how little you value your customers.

Osbornes Independent Estate Agents
Osbornes Independent Estate Agents

We are sorry to read that you feel this way about your experience with us.

At Osbornes, we always aim to act fairly and transparently for both landlords and tenants, and we take deposit deductions and tenancy end matters very seriously.

To clarify, all deposit deductions must be supported by evidence, invoices, and tenancy check-in/check-out reports. The costs are not set by us but are reflective of the contractor’s invoices and the time required to source materials and complete the work. For example, in the case of the lightbulbs you mentioned, the £90 charge covered not only the bulbs themselves but also the contractor’s time to purchase, travel, and fit them. While this may appear straightforward, contractors charge for their time as well as the materials, which is why the cost is higher than the retail price of the bulbs alone. Importantly, tenants always have the opportunity to replace items such as bulbs before vacating, which avoids these charges — in this case, that did not happen. Move-out tips sent - 28 days, 21 days, 14 days and 7 days include the following –

Bulbs, batteries, fuses & other consumables
Make sure you replace any blown light bulbs and fuses. Check the smoke and CO (Carbon Monoxide) batteries and replace if low. Top up the salt in your water softener (if you have one). If in doubt refer to your Inventory- the property should be returned as you got it.

If you had replaced them as advised then this would have been avoided.

As you will be aware, tenants are never obliged to accept our proposed deductions. Your deposit was protected with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), which offers an independent arbitration service to resolve exactly these kinds of disputes. If you believed any charges to be unreasonable, you had the full right to submit your evidence to the TDS for their impartial review and binding decision. This ensures that no agent or landlord can profit from deposit funds; they remain securely protected in the scheme until both parties agree, or an adjudicator decides.

With regards to the early termination of your tenancy, we can only confirm a surrender once a replacement tenancy has been formally signed, referencing completed, and a move-in date agreed. In your case, while a prospective tenant was initially found, unfortunately they did not pass referencing. You were informed of this at the earliest opportunity, after which we immediately resumed marketing and subsequently secured a new tenant. Until referencing is passed and contracts are signed, your tenancy remains active and rent liability continues.
We understand this may have been frustrating, but we must follow the legal process to protect all parties involved. Our intention throughout was to assist you by progressing matters as swiftly as possible in order to release you from your tenancy obligations earlier than required. While we aimed to act in your best interests, it is disappointing that these efforts have been perceived negatively, rather than as an attempt to minimise your liability and provide a fair handover.


John Merchant Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Following the sad and unexpected death of my brother last year I was left with the daunting task of selling his house which is over 2 hours away (108 miles). Fortunately, I was able to place this responsibility and my trust with a local estate agent Osbornes. the principal Stephen Carne and salesman Robbie provided a personal and highly professional service. They arranged everything – from completing the house sale in record time, recommended a house clearance company who were amazing, arranged for the garage door to be repaired, introduced an excellent Solicitor (Bakerlaw Farnham) and even provided metre readings on the day of completion. They were excellent – I would recommend without reservation – thank you Osbornes’

Ian Harverson Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Amazing team, made our sale feel stress free. Would highly recommend!

M Pro_Create Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I've had an excellent experience with James. He responds to emails efficiently and promptly, keeping me consistently updated, which is really helpful. His friendly and pleasant manner makes both verbal and written communication smooth throughout. Thank you so much!

D Rai Published on Google

Fantastic experience: James and Rachel were very helpful and handled all our queries promptly. We are very grateful to the team. Thank you!!

Graham Ripley Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Really excellent team and the communication and customer focus is second to none ..

Spencer Gatehouse Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I have had the pleasure of working with Stephen and his team at Osbornes Estate agents for over 12 years, starting off in lettings and finishing with the successful sale of the same flat in September this year. From the very onset, Osbornes have always gone above and beyond with their services and i have never once had to concern myself that my property was not in the most capable hands. For all the years we have known one another, their professionalism and dedication has never wavered and if you add to that their knowledge of the local market, they always made sure I always felt looked after and and was their number one priority. The transition from letting agent to sales agent was seamless and i am glad I made the decision all those years ago to work with such a great company. I own my own business and it takes a lot to keep me satisfied, it comes with the territory however , I could not recommend Osbornes highly enough and you would find their services hard to beat. Spencer G

Asheel Singh Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Osbornes are the rental agency for my apartment and have been very easy to interact with. They have been efficient in accommodating any requests.

Param Published on Google

Negative experience: Not supportive, not approachable, never pick calls, everything over emails, visits frequently to property check but at the end of checkout brings lots of problems. Don’t expect prompt reply, never address problems. Things to improve, we are paying 100s of pounds as rent, you are working for the tenants, give some respect and focus on tenants issues and needs, first you treat and serve tenants as per terms and then at the end while checkout bring all terms, anyways you hold our deposits you are not going to let us go without deducting most of the amount of it then let’s have smooth checkout, do not cause troubles.

Osbornes Independent Estate Agents
Osbornes Independent Estate Agents

We are sorry to read this feedback, but we must clarify a few points. At Osbornes we take tenant support seriously and all maintenance requests are logged, actioned, and monitored in line with our legal obligations. Communication is always handled in writing to ensure a clear record for both tenants and landlords.

With regard to the deposit, this is protected with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS). If a tenant disagrees with any proposed deductions, they have the right to raise a dispute directly with the TDS, who will independently review the evidence and make a fair decision. This ensures neither party can unfairly withhold funds.

We welcome open communication and always aim for a smooth check-out process, but we also have a duty of care to our landlords to ensure their property is returned in good condition.

Katie Hawker Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Stephen and Rob were a pleasure to deal with, whilst they marketed my property. Informative, consultative and honest. They kept me informed weekly on viewings, feedback and the status of potential interest from buyers. Refreshing to be able to have open and honest conversations that enable the sale to progress forwards. Whilst I have had a change in my circumstances and unfortunately chose to remove my property from the market, as and when my circumstances change I will be using Osbornes and working with Rob and Stephen again. Thank you both of you for your efforts.

harry winkley Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I used Osbornes for my house sale this June. Rob and Stephen were outstanding throughout the entire process. They were both very understanding of my situation and my objectives. We lost our original buyer 1 week prior to exchange (through no fault of Osbornes). However, Rob and his team managed to find me a new Buyer within 1 week for a higher price. Osbornes also handled negotiations of price superbly and on two occasions (i.e with both buyers) returned to me with a price in excess of what I what I was happy to accept / expected. The service offered massively exceeded my expectations. To put it simply, they got my house sold quickly and for a price I was more than happy with. My opinion of Osbornes is that they are clearly a very experienced estate agent with an extensive contact list.

Hayden Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Stephen was excellent in guiding us through the purchase of our first home. He offered a different approach to a lot of other Estate Agents we'd dealt with previously - he was genuinely interested in our requirements, was relaxed in letting us go at our own pace and gave us information about the area. I would wholly recommend Osbornes to anyone looking at keeping their move as stress-free as possible.

T James Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great service from start to finish . Would definitely recommend

Mat Brown Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Steve and Rob recently sold our house, kept us up to date with progress. It was a stressful time but we can't recommend them highly enough.

Nicholas Bound Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend Osbornes. I had a very trying time selling my house and onward purchase but they persevered and I have successfully moved.

CHRIS HEPDEN Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I have been a landlord since 1997 and have met my fair share of letting agents, I can honestly tell you that I have never worked with a letting agent like Rachel at Osbournes. They worked diligently and professionally to achieve my objectives. If you are looking for an agent to let your property or if you are a tenant looking to work with an agent then please trust Osbournes as I did, you will be pleasantly surprised at the difference...a complete breath of fresh air!

Oliver Newman Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Very approachable team, making selling/buying a house seem easy. Would highly recommend.

Nicola Barnett Reddy Published on Google

Fantastic experience: A big thank you to the fantastic team at Osbournes, Stephen and Rob were so knowledgeable, helpful and gave us great advice, absolutely amazing experience.they have restored my faith in estate agents.

Cara Donaldson Published on Google

Fantastic experience: The most fantastic service. This was a house sale that no one wanted, went on forever yet the team were patient and helped us throughout. Highly recommend.

Graham Dartington Dyer Published on Google

Fantastic experience: My brother and I recently sold our aunt's house through Osbournes and boy, did we ever choose the right team to manage the sale. Osbournes, and our agent there, Robert Colman, were consistently good and on the ball throughout. Robert (Rob) was hugely confident, positive, friendly, up-front and reliable: when he said he would phone back - he did, and whenever we spoke, he knew the detail and didn't need to follow up. He was accurate and knew the market - we sold in just 4 days. Rob and his team were just what we required, working in the background, seeing it through, no flannel, just out and out confidence to a rewarding and hassle free conclusion. Thank you Rob and Osbournes, 5 bright, sparkly, golden stars.

Andrew Wilkinson Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Stephen and his team did a great job selling my Uncle's house way above the original asking price. Nice people.

Ben Wright Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Superb customer service from Emma and the Osbornes Team. Emma made the renting process really easy, with excellent recommendations on available properties and tailored service to meet my requirements. Thank you so much Emma & Team!

Martin Saunders Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Fantastic buying experience, Robert was extremely accommodating with additional visits to measure up, and the entire team had great communication throughout the process.

Sam yarnold Published on Google

Fantastic experience: The team at Osbornes were fantastic throughout our purchase. We had an onerous conveyance process to go through to get to exchange and Stephen was really helpful and professional throughout, getting us through to completion. We will definitely want to work with them again in the future!

Adam Liddiard Published on Google

Fantastic experience: My experience with Osbornes has been amazing. I recently decided to move in to a new property and they have been amazing through the whole process. Special mention to Emma who has kept communication on each step of the process very easy and has been very friendly and helpful.

Connor Laverty Published on Google

Fantastic experience: We had a welcoming experience at Osbones. Emma-Lee was friendly and informative from the get go. She kept us up to date with new properties and details. The renting process was very straight forward and Emma-Lee answered any questions that we had. We would highly recommend using Osbornes. Happy house hunting!

Sapna Chavan Published on Google

Fantastic experience: My experience with osbornes has been amazing.Special thanks to Emma and Rachel for always being available and for your patience with all my questions.I kept bugging them throughout my stay and they made sure to address it ASAP. Thanks.

Jane Sullivan Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Absolute first class service from Osbornes, buying and selling can be a stressful time but just sold two properties with them and both Stephen Carne & Robert Colman played a significant part in both communicating and coordinating between solicitors and all parties involved which helped immensely. Professional and respectful at all times and loved the way they presented our properties online and when viewings took place. We have also used their services for the rental sector too with Rachel Duffy which again was superb. Would highly recommend Osbornes and we certainly won't be using anyone else in the future! Thank you so much :)

pete futcher Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I cannot speak highly enough of this estate agent after the superb service they offered in selling our property in North Camp, Farnborough. The sales manager, Robert Colman, handled the process from the start, doing the initial valuation and following through to the completion only a short time later He has a very pleasant and friendly personality, is very professional, and secured an offer for our property at the full asking price within 10 days of it being put on the market. At no time did we feel pressured or stressed during the whole process. His colleague Stephen was equally helpful when on the odd occasion Robert was not immediately available. Their charges were also extremely reasonable when compared to other agents we contacted. Many, many thanks Osbornes. Really top job!

Susan Gower Published on Google

Negative experience: Did not like the flat

Osbornes Independent Estate Agents
Osbornes Independent Estate Agents

Hi Susan, thank you for your feedback on your viewing. Please can you contact me to discuss further as this isn't the appropriate place to do so. [email protected] or 01252 370707.

Catriona McGill Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I had Robert Colman come round to do a valuation on the property, he showed a real interest in the property and spent time getting to know what my plans are. He wasn't put off by the fact it is a shared ownership property so has a time dependency for how long it must be advertised by the housing association first. I would certainly recommend Robert and Osbornes, as an independent estate agents you can tell they care about their clients its not just a number on a long list of properties.

spencer purkiss Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Rob Colman at Osbornes dealt with my move. He’s very courteous, approachable, friendly & very knowledgeable of the process. Always returned calls & messages and to be frank my move would’ve been a lot harder without him due to the lengthy delay which was out of our hands. I highly recommend Osbornes Estate Agents. Thank you!

ROMIN MATHEW Published on Google

Fantastic experience: One of the best Estate Agents. I have a long association with them of almost 5 years. Osbornes are the best, if you face any issues within the property, once the complaint is raised, they will immediately fix the issue. I have contacted many Estate Agents before but no one can come as close as Osbornes are in terms of service. They are on the path to become the Number 1 estate agents in South East England and eventually the whole of UK

Lilly Groom Published on Google

Fantastic experience: We sold our flat through Osbornes and (coincidentally) bought a house through them too. We originally used a different local agent to sell but wished we went with Osbornes from the start, they also charged less in fees! We dealt with Stephen and Robert, both were professional and very good at communicating. They answered all our questions and would respond promptly, keeping us updated throughout the process. Buying/selling a property is stressful enough, but these guys helped in easing this stress. I highly recommend Osbornes estate agent, a great local company.

Phil Bonner Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I chose to use Osbornes to support local firms and I am so glad I did. Both Robert Coleman and Steve Carne were an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish. What was most refreshing was the personable approach, I felt I was always a priority despite them being super busy. The communication was first class throughout. This firm is a shining light in this industry and I urge anyone pondering on who to use to pick these guys, you won't be disappointed. Keep up the great work

Sacha G Published on Google

Negative experience: After completing an application 3 weeks ago, I received no further communications whatsoever on the progress and updates of the property, even after chasing, and have had to find out myself online that another offer has now been accepted. Fine with the outcome but the lack of (none) communication is extremely poor.

Yurena Mora Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Robert and Stephen were very helpful with arranging our viewings and going through the process as new buyers.

jennie little Published on Google

Fantastic experience: thank you both Robert Osborne, and Stephen Carne very helpful and excellent service , we moved from near Sherborne Dorset , to Farnborough they both made a very difficult move a lot easier and we are now getting settled in thank you again Jennie Little

Drew Published on Google

Fantastic experience: If you are looking to sell your house, look no further than Osbornes estate agents. Stephen was incredibly helpful for the whole process and would highly recommend using them. Excellent service

Ross Wheeler Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Just bought my first house through Osbornes , very professional service and a great help . Couldn’t recommend more

Dipendra Hamal Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I recently bought a new house through Osbornes and throughout the process, I dealt with a single person - Stephen Carnes, which meant continuity, context, support and sound advice throughout the sales process. The house requires a significant renovation work and required numerous visit to the property for design, inspections, measurements and so on before the exchange. Stephen was always supportive and accommodated all my requests, providing me with valuable advice on any concerns, references and help. Great agency to work with - highly recommended!

Neil Kitching Published on Google

Fantastic experience: We recently sold my father in laws property through Osbornes. My father in law had recently gone into nursing care. We have had very little experience of selling through estate agents having been in our own property for over 30 years. My wife and sister in law interviewed 4 local estate agents and they felt that Stephen was the most suitable candidate for the job. He knows, lives in and understands the local area. Stephen went out his way to be accommodating to us and to the eventual purchasers, keeping us informed of progress and facilitating access to the property to the buyers, surveyors, architect and builders. His professionalism made the sale smooth and stress free Thank you Stephen and colleagues - we would definitely recommend them

Shannon Sawyer Published on Google

Negative experience: Sadly when we rented a property we had to go through Osbornes. They were so unorganised and have very poor communication. Everything took a long time and we were never kept updated. Will not be using them again

Mark Jenkin Published on Google

Fantastic experience: The service provided by Osbornes has been formidable in enabling me to have an offer accepted on a flat that I have recently been looking at. A particular mention has to go to Robert Colman who was excellent at providing advice whilst the viewing took place as well as enabling a fair deal between both purchaser and vendor. I always knew where I was in the process of making an offer due to Robert's excellent communication skills. The property was viewed even before it came onto the market with well known house selling sites. This was a testament to Stephen Carne who really knew the type of property that I was looking for and contacted me at such an early stage. One very happy customer and I shall definitely be using Osbornes again in the future.

John Davies Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I have used Osbornes In past to rent my flat and they were excellent, very professional. My wife still rents hers through them. More recently we brought a house which they were marketing It was a very stressful time and our agents who were selling our property were causing so many issues. I would call Stephen from Osbornes to find out questions that really I should have got elsewhere and at times with the stress I’m sure I was probably difficult to deal with. Stephen was excellent he never got frustrated and answer my queries and even at times helped calm me down. Without doubt Stephen made the process a lot easier than it felts at times. I think the combination of Stephen and Rachel, along with their staff have created a locally run business which prides itself of longevity of clients and professionalism in all areas. Cannot recommend them enough

JR Horne Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Stephen Carne, very PROFESSIONAL Individual.

howard bridgman Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Fantastic effort from the sales team at Osbornes, We recently just sold and they made the whole experience effortless. I highly recommend team Osbornes. Thank you

Scott Downer Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great team

Eliana D'Amico Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much for helping me sell my flat in an acquired amount of time. Great service, really friendly and always happy to keep me updated and informed through the process! Stephen, you've been a star! If I ever need to buy a house, I'll come see what you have first :) Thank you, Eliana

geoffrey Shillam Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Osbornes Estate Agents have given excellent service. Our house has been sold very quickly and professionally. The best estate agents we have dealt with.

sharon slade Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Absolutely can't thank Rhiannon and the team enough the best estate agents I have been with. In the whole 5 years I rented from them if I had any problems it got sorted out straight away. Thank you so much guys I'm going to miss having you as my go to people xx

Neil Bristow Published on Google

Fantastic experience: We recently bought a property thru Osbornes estate agents. Stephen was very responsive and did a great job keeping everyone informed and up-to-date, in what was a difficult and lengthy transaction for legal reasons. Without their valuable input, our transaction would probably have fallen apart! We definitely recommend Osbornes, and we'd have no hesitation to work with them again in the future.

Filipe Nunes Published on Google

Fantastic experience: We used Osbornes to sell our flat, the whole team was very friendly, attentive and excellent to deal with. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

Valter Pereira Published on Google

Negative experience: Contacted first yesterday to book a viewing ASAP on a property, spoke to a letting agent who pushed it for today, took my details and said they would send me all the details. At the end of yesterday I had received no information about the viewing so I called them again as zoopla was showing let agreed on ptoperty. I got told they were busy so I should be more patient and they would send it at the end of the day and that it was an error on zoopla side property still available. Fast forward to today I had no details yet so I had to call them again, to be told the person is out of office and the viewing was never booked in the first place as it was not on the calendar. All this followed swiftly by a text message saying property is not available anymore. Highly unprofessional throughout, can't keep a promise and a bunch of time wasters.

Osbornes Independent Estate Agents
Osbornes Independent Estate Agents

Thank you Valter. Customer feedback is extremely important to us and we have reviewed your telephone calls with our office both yesterday and today.

We understand you are extremely disappointed in missing out on this particular property. It was a fantastic property and extremely popular. I believe that you were made aware that we had offers but no firm commitment when you called.

Unfortunately our diary was fully booked on the day you requested therefore we pencilled in the first available appointment for the following day. We did confirm to you that we were extremely busy, having reviewed the call we can confirm that you were asked to ‘bear with us’ on an extremely business day and advised due to the number of calls, enquiries and confirmed appointments we already had on the property we marked it as ‘let agreed’.

The letting agent you had been speaking to did not contact you that same evening as promised and for that we apologise (we do try our best to return all calls and enquiries within the same day, however on particularly busy days you can appreciate not all appointments and calls can be accommodated). She did however the following morning between appointments inform you that a holding fee had been received overnight and alternative properties were offered to you, one which could be viewed in the time you wished to view the original property. This message was sent by text as it seemed the most efficient way of you viewing the alternative properties immediately on the links provided. This she believed would also have given you the opportunity to review and confirm whether the alternatives were of interest and she could have confirmed the appointment accordingly on her return to the office. We may not have been able to work to your time frame and expectations but I can assure you that you were not forgotten.

Jack Morgan Published on Google

Negative experience: Best of a bad bunch. I rented a property through Osbornes between 2017 and 2019. The Good: Ultimately the team there were very nice, especially Rhiannon and Rachel who earn Osbornes a star each on this review. I also found Osbournes on par with - if not slightly better than - other letting agents in Farnborough. However, I'd caveat this with the points below. The Bad: Osbornes either do not read their contracts, or cannot properly write down what they want in them. This was the crux of the main issues between Osbornes and I. One example was that Osbornes demanded a second installment of 6 months' rent despite this not being agreed to, or written anywhere in the contract. Repeated demands resulted in me visiting Osbornes with contract in hand simply asking them to show me where this had been agreed which they could not provide. There was a similar issue when Osbornes demanded proof of receipt for professional cleaning. The actual wording was to the effect of being cleaned to the same standard as check in and turned somewhat farcical when I in turn asked for the last professional cleaning receipt from Osbornes which they wouldn't (or couldn't) provide. Whilst the above was ultimately no more than a nuisance for me, it does really annoy me to think that this pattern of behaviour and exploitation from Osbornes will cause many old or vulnerable tenants a great deal of anxiety and loss. Having said that, Osbornes definitely aren't alone in being far from the most ethical of letting agents.

Martin Roberts Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Having recently completed the sale of a house in North Camp, I cannot speak highly enough of Stephen and his team at Osbornes. The courteous advice and assistance I received throughout the process was invaluable, as was their management of necessary incidentals, saving me several lengthy journeys in the process. A thoroughly professional operation which I can recommend without reservation.

N G Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Good local agents

Alexandre Barbour Published on Google

Positive experience: Professional and clear! Could use some work on communication skills

Michael Stanley Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Rhiannon and the rest of the team at Osbornes are AMAZING - I would highly recommend using them! They have sorted me with finding a place to rent both when it was my first time and then moving into my next property. They are always quick to get back to you, not pushy at all and will go above and beyond to make sure you find the best place to live for you and that your move in goes smoothly. If you're doing anything property in the the Farnborough area then make sure you use Osbornes. Absolutely deserving ant of a five star review! Thank you team for the past two years!

Hannah Jones Published on Google

Fantastic experience: We recieved a great service from Osbornes when selling our house recently. Stephen was always very helpful, honest and easy to speak to as were the rest of the team when arranging viewings or dealing with any queries. Would definitely recommend

Oli Dum Published on Google

Positive experience: Ok

Sreedhar Narala Published on Google

Positive experience: Good team, charges are reasonable.

Think Smarter Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Rachel expertise and knowledge helped me find my ideal buy to let property. Her and her team are managing the property smoothly.

Luke Edge Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Osbornes have an amazing team who are extremely friendly and pleasure to work with.

Michele Ruffle Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I moved my property portfolio several years ago to Osbornes. I cannot praise them highly enough. I use them for rentals on a full management basis, along with sales. They have been a breath of fresh air. I have found them to be competent, extremely efficient, honest, friendly and reliable.

Claire Nicholson Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Stephen was extremely professional and helpful, made a great go-between with Solictors and vendors etc. He very much helped keep me calm through a pro-longed sale/purchase! Highly recommended

Ashley Plunkett Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Selling a house can be a daunting task, especially with a young family but Stephen made the experience easy! After seeing a few estate agents to get a valuation on our house, I was then recommended to give Stephen ago. From the moment he came over you got an honest conversation rather than being told what you want to hear. While making up my mind Stephen was always happy to answer questions and his easy-going nature and honest opinions were very refreshing. You always question if you made the right choice, but after selling within less than 24 hours of the house being live, I knew we made the right one. All through the process Stephen has been professional, helpful and always willing to go that extra mile. I would defiantly recommend others to give Osborne's ago.

karen eggleton Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Found the team at Osbournes to be friendly, professional, efficient and extremeley helpful. They made buying our first home a smooth and and seamless experience. Would recomend!

Lisa Creed Published on Google

Fantastic experience: I swapped to Osbornes as I was unhappy with another agency we were using to sell our property. I’m so glad I did! From the first phone call Steven was friendly, not pushy and understanding. He was on the ball straight away and sold our house within days, would highly recommend.

Mike Corfield Published on Google

Fantastic experience: We have used Osbournes since 2013 to let our house and latterly to sell it. We have been pleased with their service as they have acted professionally and were fair in their dealings with us and the tenants. When we decided to sell, they managed the process well and we had a successful outcome.

Christie Lambert Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great experience working with Stephen from Osbornes. They are by far the best estate agents in the area!

E T Published on Google

Fantastic experience: The staff at Osbourne's were so helpful and went over and above to help answer my questions, really great, stress free end to end experience, highly recommend to anyone looking to move. Thanks so much for all your help. Very happy customer :)

Arnold Arthur Published on Google

Negative experience: Absolutely AWFUL estate agents!!! DO NOT GO NEAR THEM!!!!!

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Will Humphries Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great guys, very knowledgable and friendly. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

Frank Bridgman Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Fantastic service. My house had been on the market for over 2 months with another estate agent, made the decision to change to Osbornes, they sold my house within 2 weeks.

Caroline Smith Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Great service and quick sale! Great communication through out the sales process, have recommend to friends already. Thanks

Am Patrick Published on Google

Fantastic experience: We have had excellent letting advice and service from Osbornes, North Camp. We would definitely recommend them to anyone renting out property. They are very knowledgeable about the area. Stephen, Rachel and the team have always been professional, approachable and organised. Thank you Osbornes for the lovely tenants!

Clare Published on Google

Fantastic experience: Outstanding service from Osborne Estate Agents throughout the whole process. Stephen has excellent knowledge of North Camp and surrounding areas and was able to advise a very accurate and realistic market price for the property that I sold. I had many viewings weekly for the property that I had on the market during August to October last year, for each of the viewings I recieved honest and genuine feedback via Stephen which was really useful. Stephen and the team were always very considerate when booking people in to come and view my property that was for sale and quickly became aware of my preferred times and it was never a problem if a proposed time was inconvenient. Then when it came to buying a property, again through Osbornes, the whole team were fabulous at booking in the viewings for the properties that we wanted to see, and always knowledgeable about the properties and the areas that we were looking! Absolutely - 100% recommend their services, and would definitely use Osbornes again in the future..... not that that will be anytime soon, as we love our new home! Big thank you to Stephen and his team!

David Brown Published on Google

Negative experience: Really nice to you as long as you never move out. They were really nice until I moved out, then became difficult, and then just became a joke. I am now currently going through the DPS and the ADR route to get my deposit back after the letting agency is trying to claim all of the deposit back and overtime i reject the claim they just put it through again. totally unprofessional in this day and age, would not recommend them to anyone

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Response from Mr David Brown's landlord:

''As landlord of the property during his tenancy, I am amazed at these comments regarding Osbornes estate agents. The property was in an excellent condition when the tenant moved in. The tenant decided to redecorate the property before moving out, but left rooms only partially decorated. He also failed to remove his personal property, despite being given additional days beyond the end of his tenancy to complete both the decorating and removing his property.

Due to the state of the property, 2 days prior to the new tenants moving in. I have to congratulate Osbornes for organizing the appropriate activity required to bring the property back to a suitable condition to allow the new tenants to move in.''

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