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Looking at 1,278 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for being exceptionally helpful, welcoming, and professional during property viewings and purchases. People frequently mention that communication is consistently prompt, featuring smooth processes and quick responses to maintenance or sales queries. Reviewers appreciate the dedication of team members who ensure that every step from finding a buyer to final completion goes smoothly. Some reviewers were not happy with the slow handling of maintenance issues and communication delays. Consumers additionally reported significant difficulties with bureaucratic processes and unhelpful staff interactions during property inspections or deposit returns.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently moved our daughter into a property using the Headingley student branch. They have been been swift to respond to issues thus far and a very professional and friendly service has been provided... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently moved into a property with Linley & Simpson and so far we cannot fault them! Works that have needed to be completed have been done promptly and any questions we’ve had have been answered st... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We received excellent advice and service throughout the process of selling the house. Excellent sales advice from David, Excellent sales process achieving a good price, Sadly the first buyer cou... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Karla was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. It’s my first time renting and she was so helpful and gave great advice. Not being from Harrogate, she told me lots of really useful informa... See more

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Company details

  1. Real Estate Agency
  2. Property Management Company
  3. Real Estate Agents
  4. Real Estate Rental Agency

About Linley & Simpson

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Linley & Simpson; Yorkshire at heart.

Bringing local knowledge and strong values together to put people first.

We know that the best lettings and sales relationships come from the heart, and that’s where we put you – at the centre of Yorkshire’s fast-paced property market. We’ll make your move quick and smooth, as we’ve done over 50,000 times since 1997.

Our team of over 250 staff, and the family of 21 branches, share the same mission:

Whether you’re letting, selling, renting or buying your home, we will provide a first-class service built on professionalism and trust.

By embracing innovative technology, ensuring we are at the forefront of new ideas, and investing in the skills of our people, we strive to always be the best at what we do.

Fast-paced growth doesn’t mean we sacrifice our personal touch. As we scale, we invest more in our people, making sure we continue to support charities like Martin House Children’s Hospice.

We know every corner of Yorkshire, and our brilliant team will do whatever it takes to help you find a property. That’s how it’s been since Will Linley and Nick Simpson put their heart and soul into the property business in 1997.

Linley & Simpson’s third decade in business is driven by the same strong values and local knowledge that old and new customers have loved since we opened in Horsforth and Oakwood. Having added Harrogate, Wetherby, Leeds City Centre, Wakefield, York, Ilkley, Ripon, Chapel Allerton, and more to the portfolio, our reach grows with every regional branch.

Linley & Simpson. Professional. Down to Earth. Yorkshire.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Emily and Natalie have managed my…

Emily and Natalie have managed my rental property for several years and have always been great to work with. They’re friendly, professional, and always quick to help whenever anything comes up. Communication is excellent, and I know I can rely on them to keep things running smoothly. I’d happily recommend Emily and Natalie to anyone looking for helpful and dependable letting agents.

25 June 2026
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Really appreciate you taking the time David, to leave a review for the team and especially Natalie and Emily!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

the worst estate agents ever dealt…


the worst estate agents ever dealt with! Never get a response when works needed doing in the house. Boiler broke early december reported as usual was told to wrap our 3 month old up to sleep as the boiler could take 2 weeks to fix cooker which was part of the house then broke again in december was told to eat sandwiches while they tried to deal with the landlord was without a cooker/oven for over a month. Black mould in our sons room which was never dealt with as we was told it would be. Tiles above the bath then because loose was told it would be fixed they came to measure and never showed up when followed up with estate agents we kept getting told they were trying to work out dates and they would let them selves in whenever to fix the issue which we then told them absolutely no one was to enter without us being there as we had a dog and then it became our issue and was never fixed. We had kitchen tiles loose and falling doors falling off constantly cracks in the walls bowing ceiling etc and noting was ever done. We was made to feel ridiculous for reporting these things which were half of what we could have reported and left us in a home with a baby which was very clearly unsafe.

30 June 2025
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We are sorry to read about your experience and are concerned by the issues you have described. We take reports of maintenance concerns seriously and would like the opportunity to investigate the matters you have raised as a matter of urgency.

Please email us at feedback@linleyandsimpson.co.uk, including your property address and any relevant details, so that we can carry out a full review and respond to your concerns directly.

We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and look forward to hearing from you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a landlord with a number of…

As a landlord with a number of properties I find the support and service that I receive from Linley and Simpson maintenance department second and none.
I would particularly like to thank Thomas for his help in a recent issue with a fridge freezer in one of my properties.

Robert

24 June 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Hi Robert, thank you so much for your positive feedback! It was a pleasure to help you out with the fridge freezer!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

L&S in contravention of health and safety laws...

I moved into a property managed by L&S at the end of March 2026. Straight away I flagged issues to them, its now the end of June and nothing has happened despite continuous chasing. Some of these issues were cosmetic, fine - whatever. They clearly don't care about the property then. Others including mould in the bathroom (Awaab's Law) and the inability to open the upstairs windows in case of a fire are in clear contravention of health and safety laws in the UK. It's no wonder disasters like Grenfell are able to happen in the Uk with companies like this allowed to operate...

24 June 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We are sorry to read that you have been dissatisfied with your experience. We take all reports of maintenance concerns seriously and understand how frustrating it can be when repairs do not progress as quickly as expected.

As the managing agent, our role is to liaise between tenants, landlords and contractors to progress repairs and ensure that any health and safety concerns are addressed appropriately. Whilst there are occasions where we are reliant on third parties, we appreciate the impact that delays can have.

We would welcome the opportunity to review the concerns you have raised. Please contact us at feedback@linleyandsimpson.co.uk, providing your property address and any relevant details, and we will be happy to investigate the matter further and respond to you directly.

Thank you again for bringing your concerns to our attention.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

resolved the issue quickly…

Thomas Ward resolved the issue quickly and smoothly.

5 June 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Hi Craig, thank you for your feedback. We’re glad your issue was resolved so quickly!
- Thomas

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent support for tenants

Liam turned around a tenant reference letter for me in record time, and this has been a great help in support of my dealings with the local council.

Thanks Liam, you're a star - job well done!

23 June 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

It’s good to know that Liam acted quickly for you and managed to get everything you needed in record time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Nicole Stanley

Nicole Stanley has been very helpful and prompt in providing her services.

23 June 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you Meng for your lovely review, I am glad you are happy with the service provided, always happy to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always keep us informed of issues and…

Always keep us informed of issues and provide solutions

23 June 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

We're happy to hear that our communication and solutions are appreciated. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Charlotte Ferguson

We had an issue at our property, and cannot be more impressed with the professionalism and constant communication from Charlotte Ferguson. The problem was fixed quickly and efficiently, couldn’t recommend her help more!x

20 June 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you so much for your review Emily, I'm so pleased to hear you had a positive experience with me and fingers crossed you have no more maintenance issues! – Charlotte

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff was excellent

Staff was excellent, special shout-out to Morgan, thanks again.

17 June 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

We're so glad to hear that our team provided you with excellent service! It's wonderful to know that a particular team member made such a positive impression. We truly appreciate your kind feedback.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have been renting with Linley and…

I have been renting with Linley and Simpson for over 1.5 years now. I am happy with their service, particularly recently when I was looking for some repair which was done in time smoothly. Sophie from Linley and Simpson helped me and was prompt with her response and support.

22 June 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are so pleased to hear that you've had a positive experience with us over the past 1.5 years, and that we were able to assist with your recent repair efficiently. We appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was I formed by Sophie Davies of a…

I was I formed by Sophie Davies of a leaking toilet and plumber requirements in my let flat. The matter was well dealt with and efficiently thank you Sophie

Mike Vertigans Dubai

22 June 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you Mike! I’m glad we were able to get this issue resolved!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks Kirk Marriott

Thank you Kirk Marriott for all your support and help in getting all things sorted in terms of finding and moving home. You made the process & Journey simple. Thanks & kudos👏

22 June 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Great to hear that Kirk helped and looked after you throughout the moving process!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID AT ALL COSTS

Linley & Simpson are the worst letting agent I have ever dealt with in my 10 years of renting.

Firstly when we moved in, there was a leak coming from the washing machine in the apartment upstairs and when we reported it, they said that because we were in the property, they expected us to go upstairs to see what was going on. I raised a complaint with this as it’s not my responsibility to do their job for them. This was ultimately resolved but the communication was embarrassing from them.

After we left the flat, we heard nothing for weeks about the deposit until I chased them. Umara Bahadar sent an invoice of deductions which were laughable and immediately Umara agreed that some of the charges should not have been included as we had evidence the damage was there when we moved in. I emailed Umara and the complaints team several times as I had extra queries about more ridiculous charges they were trying to scam us out of, and no one ever bothered to respond. When we called for updates, we were told Umara was the only person who could deal with it.

We then got an email from Ian Knibbs who claimed they reviewed our correspondence - Ian asked for our bank details for the partial deposit return (I was asked for this several times) even though I had sent it weeks earlier and had confirmation from Linley & Simpson that these were on their records. Ian would not answer any direct questions, claimed the charges Umara said weren’t payable would still be deducted and dismissed any of my comments about the other charges they were trying to take from us. Ian also asked if the deposit was to be returned to me and Anant - I have no idea who Anant is, they were not the other tenant in the property, so it just shows Ian read nothing and just tried to scam us out of money.

We took the case to TDS who noted on their findings that it was clear from our photos that areas of the flat were not professionally cleaned when we moved in, and that the tenancy clean was done in December despite us moving in the following March. TDS also noted on their findings that while some cleaning companies have certain charges, the charges applied to our invoice was not in proportion to the size of the flat or fair market value. Part of the remainder of the deposit was ultimately settled with TDS who thankfully have some sense about them unlike Linley & Simpson whose own complaints team cant even be bothered to reply or look into issues which goes against the Ombudsman’s guidelines.

If Linley & Simpson are your only option to rent from in Leeds, I would recommend moving cities. If you do go with them, expect to be scammed out of your deposit and no one will ever reply to your emails. The company should be ashamed of themselves with how they conduct their business.

Flat was at Whitehall Waterfront, LS1

28 February 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

We are sorry to hear that you have had a negative experience and that you were unhappy with the communication during and after your tenancy.

We appreciate that some charges were removed during the deposit process following further review. Where agreement could not be reached, the matter was referred to the TDS, and the final deductions from the deposit were decided independently by the TDS adjudicator.

We acknowledge your comments regarding how the claim was handled and will ensure the team receive further training on deposit claims and communication standards going forward.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Disappointed with time taken to…

Disappointed with time taken to resolve, however, once the plumber arrived all done. He was really friendly and efficient, cleaned up after himself and you wouldn’t have known he had been apart from now having a working bath plug

18 June 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear about the positive experience with our plumber's efficiency and friendliness. We understand your disappointment regarding the initial wait time and are actively working to improve our scheduling processes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tree cutting request

Requested tree on rented property in Harrogate be cut back in order to access bins. Very efficiently handled by Natasha Riddle.

17 June 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, I am really happy to hear that you are satisfied with how this was resolved. It was a pleasure to help get this resolved as quick as possible!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great job Liam

Liam did a great show round this morning. He was prompt, helpful and very professional.

19 June 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Great to hear Liam looked after your Jane, thanks so much for taking the time to leave the review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great communication

Great communication, really helpful all the way through the renting process. Thanks especially to Lauren and Kirk.

15 June 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

Thanks Jacob for letting us know that Lauren and Kirk kept up great communication!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kirk at Linley & Simpson has been great

Kirk at Linley & Simpson has been expectational ! Great communication- sending follow up emails at every stage.
Has good knowledge of the local market.
Highly recommend

19 June 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

It’s been a pleasure looking after everything for you and I’m sure Kirk will really appreciate the review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great communication

Recently had an issue with our kitchen tap, I spoke to Paula Dunham and she was very prompt to raise the issue further and send someone to fix it for us. It was all a very easy process and very polite conversations

19 June 2026
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Reply from Linley & Simpson

I am very pleased that we were able to get this issue rectified quickly and efficiently for you. It was my pleasure to assist you and to keep you updated throughout.

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