Established in 1988, we pride ourselves on our friendly yet efficient service to both landlords and tenants. We cover every property management need, from collecting rent and finding tenants to block and project management. Use us to put your property to work without the stress. With an in-depth knowledge of the property market, we specialise in the management of rented properties across Kent offering a full back-up service. This includes visits and inspections, services and repairs, buildings insurance and rent protection schemes.
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We offer a full back-up service in the management of rented properties. This includes visits and inspections, services and repairs, buildings insurance and rent protection schemes. FSA Registered - Accommshop Limited, trading as The Accommodation Shop is regulated & authorised to sell non investment general insurance.
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Our professional and friendly teams currently manage a wide range of residential and commercial property across Kent and East Sussex. We cater for both single properties and portfolios of property, aided by our experience and in-depth knowledge of the property market in these areas. We advertise extensively online via property portal sites including Zoopla and Rightmove, which in a recent search engine survey were the most visible for lettings searches.Our in house system automatically feeds all property details into such sites as Zoopla, Rightmove, Prime Location, FindaProperty, Gumtree and more.
As a tenant, are you looking for professional lettings throughout Kent and East Sussex? At the Accommodation Shop we offer a range of properties, from Studio Flats to Detached Houses, with the service and support you need. With over 25 years of local expert knowledge, we endeavor to make the process of renting your new home run as smoothly as possible.
Reviews (9)
Stacey Cook
May 04, 2022
Jude
Oct 22, 2021
Could not fault the service i recieved from The Accommodation Shop. New to the area and they provided great local knowledge sometimes as a long term renter you get treated as a bit of a second class citizen. Not by these guys special thanks to Paul who went the exta mile to find me the accommodation i needed. Rare these days to find good old fashioned service from a family company. Well done guys
Alice Flynn
Jun 07, 2021
Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value I gave this company a call obout a burst water pipe and a central heating system that is not working with three young kids in the house and the emergency number a guy called Steve that is absolutely useless was being sarcastic on the phone did not help or did not care the kids were left freezing and no way washing. Disgusting!
Pd Atkins
Mar 30, 2021
Jodie Simpson
Dec 30, 2020
Accommodation shop have recently helped me find my new flat and have been the most amazing agents ever. Kept me updated nearly daily with progress and was more than helpful with any questions and everything I needed to help with my move. Best letting agents I've used and recommend them greatly. Massive thank you to Paul and the rest of the team!
Sally Charters
Dec 18, 2019
On first impressions the staff at the accommodation shop are happy, friendly and very eager for your custom but do not be fooled because as soon as you sign a tenancy agreement with them that all stops. I rented with them and I am so glad to be out of there. They failed to inform me of an extreme infestation of mice the property had, the black mould growing throughout they had briefly covered with a coat of paint rather than trying to fix, the holes in the walls and the faulty boiler.
All of which I reported and nothing was ever done. I was left through the cold with 3 infants without a working boiler for nearly a week and without an oven for over a week - I even had to chase these queries. I always paid my rent on time, I always looked after the property and I always made sure to be a good tenant. My inventory from moving in stated how dirty, grubby and poorly looked after the property was but I was desperate.
I returned the house in a much better condition - including having it professionally cleaned costing me 140 alone. They have since told me the whole house needs redecorating (after telling me it doesn't and were happy with the few minor things that were discussed and I agreed to) and are trying to take my deposit off of me because I have left the property giving them only 1 months notice (as required) just before Christmas.
I was warned by another previous tenant of theirs to avoid them and I wish I listened. AVOID THIS COMPANY. They are rude on the phone, rude in person - swearing and cussing when they aren't happy and will do anything to get money out of you. DO NOT RENT WITH THIS LETTING AGENTS. There is never anybody in the office despite the hours they state the work - they definitely don't and do not expect regular communication as they do not return calls or emails very promptly at all.
All of which I reported and nothing was ever done. I was left through the cold with 3 infants without a working boiler for nearly a week and without an oven for over a week - I even had to chase these queries. I always paid my rent on time, I always looked after the property and I always made sure to be a good tenant. My inventory from moving in stated how dirty, grubby and poorly looked after the property was but I was desperate.
I returned the house in a much better condition - including having it professionally cleaned costing me 140 alone. They have since told me the whole house needs redecorating (after telling me it doesn't and were happy with the few minor things that were discussed and I agreed to) and are trying to take my deposit off of me because I have left the property giving them only 1 months notice (as required) just before Christmas.
I was warned by another previous tenant of theirs to avoid them and I wish I listened. AVOID THIS COMPANY. They are rude on the phone, rude in person - swearing and cussing when they aren't happy and will do anything to get money out of you. DO NOT RENT WITH THIS LETTING AGENTS. There is never anybody in the office despite the hours they state the work - they definitely don't and do not expect regular communication as they do not return calls or emails very promptly at all.
Captin Killjoy
Nov 29, 2019
They seem friendly when you sign up with them but the minute you have a problem forget it. the flat me and the wife moved into in dover appeared nice but about a month into living there the mold and damp started showing through. bookshelf, tv stand, clothes, pretty much everything got ruined because it all got covered in mold. when we told them, "we'll send someone out".two months later someone comes out. "nothing to do with the flat, its where you're drying your clothes in here and not venting the place" even though we had the only two very small windows wide open 24/7 for the last 2 months. when we moved out a neighbour told us it was actually their problem and it was due to a burst pipe from the flat above. AVOID
Andrew Davies
Mar 25, 2019
The Accomodation Shop managed a property for me from 2005 until June 2018 when I eventually decided to sell it. As I lived in Asia they provided a full management service for me and throughout the period they have found me good, reliable tenants, ensured all issues are raised quickly and dealt with efficiently, keep extremely good records and have always been helpful in answering any queries that I have had. Given the service they provided for me I also think their fees were very reasonable. I'd certainly use them again.
Michael Maloney
Oct 23, 2013
My daughter was moving to Dover, Kent England from Canada for teaching position. I Goggled apt/flats for rent in Dover and I found several apartments for rent under the Accommodation Shop. I called about one of the apts. and Rental Agent, John Rose took my call. The apt I inquired about was no longer available, but I explained to John what I was looking for and why etc.
He said he'd keep and eye out for what we needed. I kept looking and one day John called and said he had a furnished flat we might be interested in and he sent pic etc. We began the international credit check and all went well, he said when we arrived in England he'd show us the apt. It was a national bank holiday weekend when we arrived. After a long flight and train to Dover on a Sunday, John Rose was at the Train Station in Dover to pick us up (bags and all) showed us the apt. Unfortunately, it wasn't suitable, but he immediately got some more and keys and began driving us around to look at more apts.
All this on a Sunday of a long weekend while his family waited at a restaurant. Then owner Stephen Davies arranged for a taxi to take us to a B&B. Next day, Holiday Monday, same thing, came and picked us up to view more apts. John was so helpful with information on where to shop, eat, stay, visit. My daughter decided on an apt on the Tuesday, John picked us up again on the Wednesday, took us to buy furniture and delivery, arranged the electric, gas, everything that needed to be done.
When we moved in on the Friday, we couldn't figure out how to work the electric shower, turn the fridge, freezer, stove and gas on, once again John was there to save the day! John Rose and the rest to the team at the Accommodation Shop we all so helpful and made an overwhelming experience so much more manageable. We are so thankful to The Accommodation Shop & John Rose, Steve Davies and Greg McKenzie and Alex for being so helpful in assisting us to secure an apartment.
In speaking with several members of the staff over the course of this endeavor of moving to the UK, it appears to be quite a team of professionals! It's been great to have been working with John as our liaison agent in making this huge move for my daughter as smooth of a transition as possible! My daughter has been there a week and John called to check in on how she was managing and tomorrow is stopping over to hook up her TV!
What a sweet, kind man who went way out of his way to help us. We directed him to 3 other teaches who were having a difficult time finding an apt and he helped them get into an apt within 2 days! John Rose and the Accommodation Shop team was fantastic! Bonnie Maloney
He said he'd keep and eye out for what we needed. I kept looking and one day John called and said he had a furnished flat we might be interested in and he sent pic etc. We began the international credit check and all went well, he said when we arrived in England he'd show us the apt. It was a national bank holiday weekend when we arrived. After a long flight and train to Dover on a Sunday, John Rose was at the Train Station in Dover to pick us up (bags and all) showed us the apt. Unfortunately, it wasn't suitable, but he immediately got some more and keys and began driving us around to look at more apts.
All this on a Sunday of a long weekend while his family waited at a restaurant. Then owner Stephen Davies arranged for a taxi to take us to a B&B. Next day, Holiday Monday, same thing, came and picked us up to view more apts. John was so helpful with information on where to shop, eat, stay, visit. My daughter decided on an apt on the Tuesday, John picked us up again on the Wednesday, took us to buy furniture and delivery, arranged the electric, gas, everything that needed to be done.
When we moved in on the Friday, we couldn't figure out how to work the electric shower, turn the fridge, freezer, stove and gas on, once again John was there to save the day! John Rose and the rest to the team at the Accommodation Shop we all so helpful and made an overwhelming experience so much more manageable. We are so thankful to The Accommodation Shop & John Rose, Steve Davies and Greg McKenzie and Alex for being so helpful in assisting us to secure an apartment.
In speaking with several members of the staff over the course of this endeavor of moving to the UK, it appears to be quite a team of professionals! It's been great to have been working with John as our liaison agent in making this huge move for my daughter as smooth of a transition as possible! My daughter has been there a week and John called to check in on how she was managing and tomorrow is stopping over to hook up her TV!
What a sweet, kind man who went way out of his way to help us. We directed him to 3 other teaches who were having a difficult time finding an apt and he helped them get into an apt within 2 days! John Rose and the Accommodation Shop team was fantastic! Bonnie Maloney
