Flagship Group Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Considering 112 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being exceptionally polite, friendly, and hardworking throughout their home improvement projects, ensuring everything runs smoothly. People are very happy with the high quality of the work, noting that kitchen and bathroom installations are completed efficiently and left spotless every single day. Some people were dissatisfied with customer service, mentioning that inquiries are often completely ignored or poorly handled by unhelpful representatives who offer little support. Consumers also reported frustrating communication delays and experienced difficulties getting timely assistance with property repairs or necessary support requests.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been in our house 26 years, Flagship took over our housing. We got offered a new kitchen, which was completed on the 5th August, work lads were absolutely brilliant, cleaned up after themselves, thei... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a problem with our back door, someone came out same evening and had a look, couldn’t fix it . Appointment booked straight away only had to wait a few days, then a very nice chap called Mark looke... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If flagship had more people like Dan Chamberlain doing there repairs and bathroom renovations we would all have lovely homes . He was a very polite man and he did such a efficient & great job on my ba... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having a new kitchen fitted by flagship was made pleasurable by the 3 men we had fitting it..They were polite, went above & beyond, worked so hard in very high temperatures. They got the job done to... See more

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We're Flagship Group we provide homes for affordable rent through our housing associations Newtide, Samphire and Victory Homes. We provide homes and create sustainable communities across the east of England.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just sold a 50% share with Flagship

Just sold a 50% share with Flagship, communication was great throughout the process and had no issues whatsoever during our tenure with them.
Can only recommend Flagship!!!

25 June 2024
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Reply from Flagship Group

Good morning,
Thank you very much for your positive feedback, it is much appreciated and I am happy that you have had such a good experience with flagship!
Thank you,
Louis

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Flagship destroy their own properties!

The house is lovely but the shameful thing is that Flagship got their hands on it! The quality of their work is atrocious and they are actively ruining their own properties by letting people who have no idea what they're doing work on them.

New build home which Flagship have -

- painted badly in beige (it is no longer the 90s - you should be painting everything white if you have to paint it). They overloaded the roller which has left thick globs of paint marks everywhere! Not only that, but they painted some walls using a brush, thus leaving brush marks everywhere too. The walls look textured and disgusting because of their shoddy paintwork. I would have appreciated it if Flagship didn't bother because it will take a lot of sanding to get this looking decent again.

- filled holes using chunks of filler which they never bothered to sand down but instead they painted over it. Again, looks horrible and walls look 3D. And again, they shouldn't have bothered as their involvement just made things worse.

- left strips of masking tape on the wall for some reason, which they then painted over. WHY?!?!

- caulked over all the sockets in a new build and made them look hideous. It is a newbuild, everything is already flush, there was no need to do this. PLEASE stop interfering with your properties - you are ruining them!

- left paint marks on the carpet, got matt emulsion paint on the skirting, door frames, and banister, scratched the skirting.

There are other issues too all caused by Flagship themselves.

I have to rectify this shoddy work at my own cost and time. And as I am slowly correcting their work I keep wishing that they would have just left it all alone.

I hope I never have to rely on Flagship for anything serious in the future as I am sure they will fudge it up.

14 June 2024
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Reply from Flagship Group

Good morning,

I sincerely apologise about the negative experience which you have had with us. Unfortunately, due to to there being no contact information for you on trustpilot, I have not been able to identify you and therefore cannot take this any further. I have sent a request requesting your information so hopefully we can get this issue rectified.

Thank you for the feedback, I hope to get this issue fixed as soon as possible.

Best regards,

Louis

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Well I wish I could give no stars…

Well I wish I could give no stars ...house has damp ...due to a knackered roof ...all they do is promise and don't deliver ....bloody bunch of shisters...all they care about is profit

17 April 2024
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Reply from Flagship Group


Dear Mark,

We're sorry to hear about your experience. We take feedback seriously and apologise for the inconvenience caused by the dampness issue. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're committed to resolving this matter promptly. Please share your contact details or property address so we can investigate and address the issue.

Sincerely,
Louis

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have lived here for about 12 years…

I have lived here for about 12 years and loved it until they put this heating system in 2 years ago and its been a nightmare for the last 2 years, I've had 5 water cylinders put in in 2 years now I'm waiting for my sixth my water is orange, i cant use the bath or wash my dishes or use the hot water for anything that's been like that sines the last cylinder just before Christmas that one flooded my hallway. I've had leaking cylinders tripping the heating system

16 April 2024
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Reply from Flagship Group

Dear Tony

I hope this message finds you well.

I am writing to sincerely apologise for any inconvenience you may have experienced recently. We understand that this situation may have caused you some discomfort, and for that, we are truly sorry.

Please be assured that we are taking your concerns very seriously. We are currently looking into the matter and are committed to resolving it as quickly as possible.

We want to assure you that someone from our team will be in contact with you shortly to discuss this matter further and to ensure that a satisfactory resolution is reached.

Once again, we deeply regret any inconvenience this may have caused you. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter.

Thank you for your continued support.

Best Regards,

Rach

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Glorified Slum Landlords with…

Glorified Slum Landlords with increasingly disgusting tactics to further their lust for profit.
On top of everything already mentioned on the low star reviews, they now close complaints about repairs and upgrades not carried out, without consulting tenants first or completing the work, and they say that they don't allow tenants to complain about the same issue again.
Nor does it look like the third stage tenants tribunal complaints stage exists anymore, even if you could get that far, as it's now a 'simple two stage process' where one of their 'managers' is now the end of the line.
This forces tenants to either give up, or try the Housing Ombudsman Service, using their 'landlords lack of response' option as their only hope.
They think so little of their rent paying tenants, that they would rather risk the Ombudsman, and further legal actions than do the work on their own properties that they are legally contracted to do in their tenancy agreements.
Please disregard any disingenuous and patronising response here from the Flagship damage limitation squad.

30 October 2023
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Reply from Flagship Group

Good Morning Nina

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to acknowledge the receipt of your recent complaint.

We deeply regret any inconvenience you may have experienced and we appreciate your patience as we work to address your concerns. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we take all complaints seriously.
A member of our customer service team will be in touch with you shortly to discuss this matter further.

best wishes

Rach

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Just bought 100% of my shared…

Just bought 100% of my shared ownership, a good service from flagship over the years. Although when I had issues with the building itself such as the lock on the main door not working and the halfway lights, they did sometimes take a while to come out and as we are paying for that service I feel it should have been quicker.

So on that I would have given a 3, but I gave a 4 due to the excellent communication from Carly throughout the years, and especially recently during the purchase of 100%.

Thank you

2 March 2024
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Reply from Flagship Group

Good Morning Abbie,
Thank you so much for your kind feedback regarding your shared ownership and amazing news that you have now brought 100% of your own home. Sorry to hear about the issues you faced with your main door i will make sure this gets passed on.

I will make sure your comments get passed to Carly also.

Best wishes

Rach

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely disgusting housing…

Absolutely disgusting housing association report asb which is causing health problems and basically call you a liar gets swept under the carpet. No help what so ever but they are quick enough to take your rent.

3 February 2024
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Reply from Flagship Group

Dear Mary,
We're sincerely sorry to hear about your upsetting experience with our housing association. Your feedback is invaluable, and we apologize for any distress caused by the mishandling of your report regarding anti-social behavior. Rest assured, we take such matters seriously and are committed to investigating what went wrong. Your well-being is paramount, and we're dedicated to rectifying the situation and providing the support you deserve. Please rest assured that we will pass this onto the relevant department for a reply.

best wishes
Rach

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I had been through a lot of trouble…

I had been through a lot of trouble selling twice that fell through then decided to buy more shares on my shared ownership property.
Carly had been a great help all throughout each stage and was always there to answer anything I needed; very quick at getting back to you also.
A great experience from Flagship!

2 February 2024
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Reply from Flagship Group

Good Morning

I am so pleased to hear your a great service from our shared ownership team and you are happy in your property.
I will pass on your feedback to the Shared ownership team.

best wishes
Rach

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just sold my shared ownership house…

Just sold my shared ownership house with flagship and they have been amazing during the whole sale. Couldn’t have been more helpful and so efficient at replying to us and solicitors. Espically Carly who has been the main point of communication. Never had any issues while I was with flagship.

2 February 2024
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Reply from Flagship Group

Good Morning Viki
Thank you for your feedback regarding your shared ownership purchase. I am glad everything went smoothly for you and i will pass your kind comments onto the team.

best wishes
Rach

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Takes service charges with no accountability. Disgusting customer service

We purchased a shared ownership home with flagship. The aftercare has been nothing short of disgraceful. We have always been told that our service charge is variable, and that any surplus will be refunded. Nearly 2 years later and, in spite of repeated requests, flagship have failed to provide any justification for the service charge being paid. No accounts. No proof of what monies have been spent. No refunds. We're paying for things that don't even exist yet they refuse to allow us to stop paying the charge. Flagship confirmed our money is being paid to a third party management company, but it transpires this company hasn't even taken over the management of the site yet. Now I've received an email saying the service charge is a fixed charge paid to flagship and there will be no refunds. Utterly disgusting company. Avoid if you possibly can.

9 January 2024
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Reply from Flagship Group

Good Morning

We are sorry to read your comments , we would really like to speak to you to understand your concerns in more detail. If you would like to call our Service charge manager Tana Pethick 01603 255444. She will be happy to help.

thank you Rach

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrendous

Flagship are atrocious! If they sorted out antisocial behaviour as quick as they take rents then that would be something! Also they victimise you, if you have a genuine complaint, report it, it gets swept under carpet and if the problem arises again then they ignore it as you have complained in the past, horrendous landlords..not a profit making organisation?! You're a business of course you're in it to make money, you certainly don't do it out of the goodness of your heart.

28 September 2023
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Reply from Flagship Group

Good Morning

We are sorry to read your comments , we would really like to speak to you to understand your concerns in more detail. A request has been sent to you via Trustpilot to share your contact details with us as we haven't been able to locate you as a current tenant. Please do get back in touch so we can arrange for one of our team to call you.

Thank you, Rachel

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shower problem

Phoned today.about 1 45.the chap has been out and all is repaired.this is service and care beyond what's expected.I can only thank flagship and for the lovely lady who I spoke to.thank you you really are the best housing company.I do read other reviews and am totally amazed at some of them.thank you from one very satisfied and happy tenant.

19 October 2023
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Reply from Flagship Group

Hi Irene,

We're glad to hear you're happy with the service we provide and had a great experience in relation to your repair.

Thanks, Katie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to thank Carly so much for…

I would like to thank Carly so much for her help . When there was little or no information forthcoming she was always there to reassure me and help me with a happy and friendly attitude. At times the estate agent and solicitor were distant but Carly was always up to speed .

13 October 2023
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Reply from Flagship Group

Hi Mark,

We're pleased to hear you had a lovely experience with Carly. We'll make sure your feedback is passed onto her and her manager.

Thanks, Katie

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Review but flagship don’t care

Review but flagship don’t care. Only interested in money.kitchen draws cupboards etc falling apart, fed up buying clue sticks to stick together to stop everything falling out. Boiler fitted and now leaking white stuff which ruined one toaster .,absolutely a disgrace!!!Do Not go with these COWBOYS!!!!!

28 August 2023
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Reply from Flagship Group

Hi Ronald,

I can see you have previously left a Trustpilot review, unfortunately we cannot help anyone via the Trustpilot review platform so we'd encourage you to give us a call on 0330 123 1860 so we can better support you with your concerns properly.

Thanks, Katie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give less than 1 star I…

If I could give less than 1 star I would. They are shockingly bad! Do not use them for Shared Ownership. This is a rip-off scheme anyway, but you will receive sweet fa for your service charge that just continues to go up while Flagship staff are driving around in brand new electric vehicles and god knows what else! This is where our money goes! It is a beyond 'basic' service. They cut corners, cheap fixes for things, no maintenance on anything, drop grass cuttings, it takes years and years to get communal areas decorated, windows painted, communal window panes cleaned every 6 months! EVERYTHING has to be chased, chased, chased if you want anything done. Some of us don't want to live in squalor or tat but Flagship happy to let you!
I CAN NOT wait to see the back of them, useless wasters!

1 August 2023
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Reply from Flagship Group

Hello,

We're sorry to hear that you're not happy with the service you've received. I have passed your details onto the Sales Aftercare team.

To discuss your concerns further with us, please contact us on 01603 255 444.

Thanks, Katie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not rent with them flagship is by…

Do not rent with them flagship is by far the most scumbag housing agency 7 funking years black mold 3 promised to fix all time just rubbish . Came in other day instead of new tolit thay pop a new pip on leaking already . Thay are a criminal agency and I'm gonna be showing pics in all new in East anglia papers

8 August 2023
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Reply from Flagship Group

Hi Robert,

We're sorry to hear you're having some issues with your property. I have passed your details onto our Tenant Voice team who will be in contact to discuss your complaint further and work with you to find a resolution.

Thanks, Katie

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely disgusting service to deal…

Absolutely disgusting service to deal with. Me and their tenant suffering with damp and mould issues which has lead to me having health issues and health issues to my 2 disabled children this has been going on since April we ring up for updates and they refuse to give us updates no one has come out to fix the damp and mould issue. I think this company and their owners are disgraceful Absolutely appalling considering they have a duty of care towards their tenants. What they are doing is unfair unlawful and completely irresponsible.

18 July 2023
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Reply from Flagship Group

Hi Teresa,

We're sorry to hear that your experiencing health issues and feel we haven't supported you enough. Please be assured we are here to help and want to support you to resolve any issues you might be having.

Unfortunately, we haven't got enough information to locate your details on our system so if you could give us a call on: 0808 168 4555 we'll be able to assist you.

Thanks, Katie

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

These people should not get away with…

These people should not get away with the horrendous way they treat human beings. They use their powers to destroy people's lives. They totally brake the laws of the land but use their legal department to threaten people with their lies. They have no grace to explain why they think they should be able to destroy what is not theirs. Yet they continue to do so with out the curtesy to face people and explain face to face why. Their Co and top dogs don't give a dam as long as they can get lesser staff to answer for them. They should not be allowed to get away with it. Other law breaking figures indervidusls or otherwise can't so why should they. It's not right. Why do we have laws if only the people that can afford it get to apply them. It is clearly 100% printed in black and white what the law is but as they think themself to have such powers to destroy people's life's and property to make profits. Yet everyday they get away with it why? Why do they ever get pulled up on it. Millions of people complain about or to the yet still they are allowed to get away with it. Why?

16 July 2023
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Reply from Flagship Group

Hi Linda,

We are sorry to read your comments Linda, we would really like to speak to you to understand your concerns in more detail. A request has been sent to you via Trustpilot to share your contact details with us as we haven't been able to locate you as a current tenant. Please do get back in touch so we can arrange for one of our team to call you.

Thank you, Katie

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT BUY A PROPERTY WITH THESE PEOPLE!

I never thought I would have to complain about my home because I love it but Flagship is absolutely disgusting! The whole street has problems with the sewer and drainage system but they refuse to fix the issue properly!
They've built the houses on uneven ground which of course is going to cause problems with flooding when there's heavy rain! I have spoken to some rude woman from the company who basically said "it's not our problem" I don't know how that works when Flagship built the homes!
Now the whole street and other residents gardens flooded and leaving water damaged property which residents have to replace once more! All because they do not want to fix the problem properly! The drainage and sewer system is not fit for its purpose and I don't know how they continue to get away with this!

Meanwhile they will happily continue to take and increase the service charges every year without fail!

Flagship, you are an evil company.

Do not buy a property with this company! You will regret it!

13 July 2023
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Reply from Flagship Group

Hi Ginelle,

I’m sorry to hear you’re having issues with your property and have experienced some flooding issues. Please rest assured we absolutely do want to help you and anyone else impacted who has bought a property with us to ensure your home is safe and you’re able to enjoy it.

We have tried to get in touch but haven’t been successful, if you’re able to give us a call on 01603 255444 one of our team will be able to help and support you.

Thanks, Katie

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Area team!

Terrible Area team!, useless! Doesn't matter how many times you put complaint in NOTHING gets done! Parking issue complaint after complaint, been holding the private parking sign that has a cigarette burn in it, for the workman hew turned up with out a post for a year now! Strange week like he said he would be back! What a joke! Seems like the only time they actually contact you is if you ow rent, Bring back when they was Suffolk heritage the entire service was outstanding! This lot....well! If they was the fireman and your house was on fire they'd turn up a year later to put it out!

14 July 2022
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Reply from Flagship Group

Hi E.Bright,

We're sorry to hear you've been having some issues with your area team. I've forwarded your information onto our Tenant Voice team who will be in contact with you shortly to discuss your concerns but in the meantime, if you'd like to chat to us you can call us on: 0808 168 4555.

Thank you, Katie

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