Francislouis Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Looking at 25 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that staff members are extremely helpful, professional, and knowledgeable during the entire moving process. People really appreciate the smooth communication, excellent guidance, and reassuring support when relocating or purchasing a new property. Many consumers note the prompt responses and dedication shown by the team throughout every single stage. Some reviewers were not happy with overall professionalism, pointing out instances of poor conduct and significant delays during scheduled property viewings. A few individuals also felt disappointed by unpunctual agents and disorganized experiences when trying to view properties.

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Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can’t thank the team enough, especially Carly Hulin, for all of her help throughout the whole process. She was professional, friendly, and always went the extra mile to make everything as smooth and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Francis Louis have provided me with a fantastic service, once again. Nothing ever seems to much hassle, and things that crop up, as they always do, are dealt with in a prompt and efficient ma... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic team! Carly was extremely helpful and professional. I moved into student accomodation and was very anxious its the first time moving away from home and Carly was very reassuring and eased my... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Carly Hulin was absolutely fantastic throughout my application and move-in process. She was incredibly helpful, supportive, and always quick to respond to any questions I had. Carly made what could ha... See more


Company details

  1. Estate Agent
  2. Apartment Letting Agency
  3. Property management company
  4. Estate Agents
  5. Property Rental Agency

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Francis Louis Estate Agents Exeter are an independently run estate agency with expert local knowledge operating in Exeter, covering Exminster, Cullompton, Ottery St Mary and all surrounding villages.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely disgusting company

Absolutely disgusting company! They tell you lies, never call you back. My son moved into his rented accommodation. It was extremely dirty and health and safety risk. The fire alarm was broken, food left on the floor for weeks by previous tenant and in the fridge. Boiler leaking into the microwave. They did offer a cleaning fee back after we complained and asked the manager to come to the property as it was so bad. However when they moved out. We left the house fully cleaned with video evidence and photos and then they refuse to give back the deposit money. Having to now claim back the money. I would definitely avoid renting from this company. Its been extremely stressful and they do not care about the tenant as long as they get there money.

16 August 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Underpaid Postage

We had a card from the postie saying that we had a letter with underpaid postage. We duly paid the excess (£1.50) only to find that it was a circular from this company. Not impressed.

13 June 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super helpful, gave us all the information we needed:)

Everyone in the Exeter branch has been super helpful - we’ve had a lot of questions as first time movers and they’ve answered all of them and made everything super clear and easy. Carly gave us a viewing and was also super happy to help and answer any questions we had - she has since found us our first place and we’re very grateful for everything! Would 100% recommend :)

19 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service from Carly

Fantastic service from Carly finding tenants for our family home. Excellent communication and efficiency made the process quick and easy. Any additional requests were dealt with professionally and with a smile. I can highly recommend Francis Louis, and thank you to Carly

25 April 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stress Free & Professional Service

Excellent, professional and supportive service throughout the entire process of finding a property. Lovely team... I would highly recommend using Francis Louis for a stress free experience.

27 March 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not hire Francis Louis

Please ignore all the other positive reviews of you wish to make sound decisions.

Go for negative reviews and they do not lie. Especially that Adam, is absolutely menace and th rest of the staff is another level of unprofessionalism in display. This is based on multiple accounts and not just one...

13 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Adam produced a fantastic brochure and…

Adam produced a fantastic brochure and went to market very promptly. We were fortunate, as were Francis Louis, that our house pretty much sold itself and did so very quickly. So in terms of work, this wouldn’t have been their most demanding sale. That said, we took a long time to find a suitable property so communications with our buyer were key. Olivia managed this and did an excellent job up to and including completion day.
I suppose the acid question is, would we use them again or recommend them for house sales in Exeter area? Yes, without doubt!
My final thought, are estate agents good value for the money we pay them? In this case, the hourly rate on our sale was pretty generous, so no. However, if you chose to employ them, go with Adam, Olivia and the team, you won’t be disappointed.

31 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great team

The Francis Louis team are incredibly helpful with a great knowledge of the local area. They listen carefully to requirements and really go the extra mile. I would 100% recommend them for sales and for lettings.

1 February 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional BTL service

Francis Louis manage my buy to let property and I have found them to be very professional and helpful. They respond quickly to any issues with the property and ensure they are sorted out very quickly.

11 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Francis Louis supports EDP Trust in Ghana

Francis Louis are being extremely supportive to our Charity, EDP Trust UK reg no 1129398.
We run a secondary school with 600 students and staff in Ghana and FL have provided amazing help towards our development of sport amongst the boys and girls aged 14-19 , in particular with the cricket . They have supplied nets and equipment and made visits with their family and continue to fund the coaching . EDP is extremely grateful for the ongoing support. David Lunan, Managing Trustee .

9 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sale of 6 bed student let HMO 2024.

We listed our 6-bedroom student let HMO in Exeter on 12 Sep 2024. Adam sprang into action and had the listing up on various property websites that day. After negotiation by Adam with a potential purchaser we accepted a good offer on 16 October 2024. There followed a period of intense activity by Adam and Olivia to get all the property certificates and right-to-let documents updated. we completed the sale on 17 December 2024. What a great Christmas present and wonderful professional service by the Francis Louis team. Even post sale they have continued to help with the transfer of the tenancy to the new owner/landlord. Well done FL and many thanks, John Rayner, Landlord (retired).

17 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have used Francis louis now for over…

We have used Francis louis now for over 2 years for our BTL management and they have been first class.
Nothing is to much trouble, always on top of issues that may arise.
When you have BTL you don't want hassle and Francis louis take that stress away from you.
I look forward to continuing our relationship, 5 star service.

2 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our thanks to the team at Francis Louis…

Our thanks to the team at Francis Louis for the recent sale of our home of 10 years. The whole experience and input was relatable, enjoyable, and professional, from start to finish. Communication was effective but never excessive. We have no hesitation in recommending them if you are considering selling your home.

12 December 2024
Unprompted review

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