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Evaluating 123 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the dedicated staff for being extremely helpful, professional, and friendly during house viewings and property searches. Many people genuinely appreciate the extremely smooth, transparent, and efficient process when dealing with ongoing rentals, student housing, and contract renewals. However, some reviewers were not happy with the communication, mentioning delayed email replies or a complete lack of response to their urgent inquiries. Other consumers felt that certain maintenance issues and administrative problems were handled poorly, leaving them deeply frustrated with the customer support received throughout the duration of their tenancy.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am with CPS in third year now, dealing with them i find very easy and reliable. They let and manage my house and their service is excellant. I dealt with Charlotte, Velislava and other staff and nev... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chelsea and Angela (CPS) were fantastic throughout the entire process. They were always available to answer our questions and never once grew tired of our frequent requests to see the property again.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CPS Homes is the letting agent that we chose for our student house next year. They were always helpful and friendly on the phone, even when we had lots of questions. There was a contractual issue we h... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm impressed with CPS's tenant finding service. We find that Rhys Owen and his team attract suitable tenants quickly, and carry out necessary checks and paperwork efficiently, looking after the inte... See more


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Cardiff-based letting and estate agency. Experts in buying, selling, renting and property management. We're Cardiff's biggest student housing provider.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Communication Throughout the Process

I’ve had a great experience with the agency throughout my application process. The team (Jessica Jones, Rhys and Nikki Hamer) has been responsive, professional, and supportive at every stage. Any queries I had were handled quickly and clearly, which made the whole process much smoother. I appreciate the level of communication and assistance provided and would happily recommend them.

February 13, 2026
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Hi Ololade, thanks for the 5 stars and kind words. Jess, Rhys and Nikki will be so pleased to know their communication made a real difference 😊

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have never had any issues with CPS

Have never had any issues with CPS. They have responded to and resolved all our queries promptly. Just signed a lease for our third year in our flat

February 19, 2026
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That's great to hear - thank you Amy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and professional team

The whole letting process was smooth compared to some other letting agencies. Jessica, Hannah and Rhiannon were very professional and helpful. They were always readily available to guide us whenever we needed one.

February 4, 2026
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Reply from CPS Homes

Thank you, Chuka, for such a lovely review. We’re so pleased the process felt smooth and well supported! Hope you love your new home!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unreliable

Since signing the contract they have been rude, and unhelpful. Throughout our tenancy we have had numerous issues where they have said someone will come to fix it and never have. They are rude on the phone and try to blame the issues on us. They have tried numerous times to manipulate us into doing jobs that are not our responsibility.

February 8, 2026
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Reply from CPS Homes

Hi there,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with us has been a less than positive one.

As your review is anonymous, we’re unfortunately unable to look into the specific issues raised. We would very much welcome the opportunity to do so, and we’d encourage you to contact us directly at feedback@cpshomes.co.uk with some further details so we can investigate properly.

For wider context, when a maintenance issue is reported, we follow a structured troubleshooting process. This isn’t about shifting responsibility, but about reflecting the legal and contractual position set out in the Written Statement of Occupation Contract. There are certain checks and basic steps that contract-holders are required to carry out before a repair becomes the landlord’s responsibility. These are clearly outlined in the contract, and we've even gone as far as to include a list of common examples, such as bleeding radiators or checking and cleaning appliance filters.

In many cases, this process resolves the issue quickly, without the need to wait for a contractor to attend, which contract-holders are always pleased about. Where troubleshooting doesn’t resolve the problem, we refer the matter to the landlord and request authority to instruct an appropriate specialist, or the landlord may choose to investigate or appoint their own contractor. We always communicate clearly which route is being taken.

If a contractor or landlord-arranged visit doesn’t take place as expected, we absolutely want to know, as we will follow this up immediately.

We look forward to hearing from you.

All the best,

The CPS Homes Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Contract renewal

Recently resigned for a new year in the property, the process was all handled by email and it was quick and easy with no issues whatsoever. Nikki was very helpful in keeping the process smooth. Great as always.

January 21, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unprofessional

We requested a viewing on a property with cps homes. At the viewing the agent seemed more interested in what was on his phone than showing us what the property had to offer. Nevertheless we made an offer on the property, which was accepted.

Following this we received countless calls and emails from cps and partnering companies, solicitors etc requesting our personal details and payment to setup a profile on their platform. This was before we were made aware of the stipulation our houses had to be under offer in 3 weeks or no deal. They also sent us a document containing another customers personal information in this time which is a breach of GDPR.

In the meantime we also had another house under offer which was accepted and we decided to proceed with. This occurred on the Saturday. The following Monday, CPS called my partner requesting updates again. On being told the news we weren’t proceeding with their property, the agents tone and manner turned extremely unprofessional and sharp, citing our lack of communication as indecent.

At no point had we signed or agreed anything with CPS. We informed them the first working day after the other property was agreed of our decision and feel their handling of the whole situation has been poor and extremely unprofessional.

January 26, 2026
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Reply from CPS Homes

Dear Rhys,

We always take valid complaints and constructive feedback seriously, and where issues are identified, we use them as an opportunity to learn and improve. However, we also feel it’s important to address inaccuracies, particularly when comments are shared in the public domain. We have an established complaints procedure that enables customers to raise concerns directly so they can be properly reviewed and resolved. Unfortunately, this process was not utilised in this instance, with the issues instead being raised directly on Trustpilot.

You’re correct in saying you were sent a document that mistakenly referred to you by the vendors’ names, rather than the buyers’ name. This was a human error – one which we apologise for – but we are fully satisfied that it does not amount to a breach of GDPR, as claimed. The names of vendors are publicly available information through services such as Land Registry, and would have also been communicated to you in the Memorandum of Sale we are required to provide to both sides and their solicitors.

You viewed the property on 10th January, then offered and were accepted on 13th January. Your offer was accepted on the understanding that you had two properties yet to sell: one property was already on the market with viewings underway, and the second was due to launch the following week. As you had taken these meaningful steps toward being proceedable in a vendor’s eyes, our vendor agreed to accept your offer and allowed a three-week window for both properties to reach SSTC, which was agreed in good faith. This timeline was explained to you at the point your offer was accepted. If there was any confusion at the time, we would have welcomed the opportunity to clarify this.

During the allowed three-week period, our vendor paused viewings to give you a fair opportunity to sell, while you continued to explore other purchasing options. On 26th January – now 13 days after your offer was accepted – we made a courtesy call to your partner to check how everything was going. During this call, you informed us of your decision not to proceed. While we fully accept that purchasers are entitled to change their position and that no formal commitment had been entered into, it is also worth noting that the vendor paused marketing and declined further viewings for almost two weeks in good faith. We appreciate that circumstances can change, but no acknowledgement was given of the time and opportunity lost for the vendor as a result.

You have separately informed us that you were told the vendors had not yet secured an accepted offer on an onward property and were not actively looking. However, both at the time of the viewing and subsequently, you were advised that the vendors were considering a new-build purchase and that any offer they made would be dependent on achieving a proceedable sale of their current property.

We have since become aware that your decision to withdraw from the purchase may have been based on third-hand information relating to a withdrawal by a different purchaser approximately 18 months ago. While this information would understandably cause concern and questions for anyone, had it been raised with us at the time, we would have been more than happy to explain that the earlier withdrawal was due to personal circumstances and was not a decision taken lightly or casually.

Regarding our agent’s use of his phone during the viewing: from our understanding, this was to look up the EPC and confirm the property’s square footage in response to a question raised at the time. Our agents take viewings seriously & pride themselves on being professional and attentive. This agent has extensive experience & a strong track record, reflected in the feedback we regularly receive and customer reviews posted online. While we respect that experiences can be interpreted differently, we do not believe this was a case of disengagement.

We wish you well in your purchase.

Kind regards,

The CPS Homes Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and friendly

CPS Homes is the letting agent that we chose for our student house next year. They were always helpful and friendly on the phone, even when we had lots of questions. There was a contractual issue we had with a utility management service we were applying for, and CPS Homes were kind enough to attempt to resolve the issue on our behalf.

January 25, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent from 1st meeting

Excellent customer service from 1st meeting with Adam, nothing was too much bother. Very helpful, polite and understanding. All follow up excellent. Definitely recommend.

December 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Solid Professionals

I write this review in the happiest way possible as I myself have been with CPS Homes nearly 25 years. For straight 25 years my properties have never been left empty. The staff are very wonderful, I have had such a great time with the whole team at CPS Homes. I will never go to another management company. I am very happy with Rhys, Nikki Lewis plus the whole staff.

High level of professionalism at all times, the way they take care of myself as a landlord will forever be a treasure to me.

These are the only management company who have staff who go out there way to swiftly assist and resolve and cater for the needs of landlords and for them to have a good relationship with tenants as professionals.

I wholeheartedly recommend if you want peace of mind to use CPS Homes.

From Mr Sher Khan and Mrs R Khan

January 9, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seven years in the same home, always well supported

We have been living in this property for around seven years, and throughout this time our experience with CPS Homes has been very positive.

Since at least 2021, Nikki Hamer has been handling our contract renewals, and she has always been extremely professional, helpful, and responsive. She explains everything clearly, answers questions promptly, and makes the renewal process smooth and stress-free.

We are very happy with the service we have received over the years and would confidently recommend CPS Homes. A special thank you to Nikki for her continued support and excellent service.

January 12, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My experience with CPS Homes shows that…

My experience with CPS Homes shows that in this agency, client contact works mainly up until the property viewing afterwards, it apparently ceases to be necessary,
Initially, I contacted them regarding a room advertised at £470, only to be informed by telephone that the actual price was £650. After raising the issue, I received an email with an apology, explaining that it was a “mistake” and that £650 referred to a different room on the same street, along with an encouragement to continue contacting them. It looked promising, and I managed to get through by phone a few times,
I arranged to view the room on Tuesday, a day off I had indicated by email that week, but the appointment was cancelled by the agency, and a new date was proposed for Friday. I agreed and attended, even though it was after a night shift and before another night shift, showing flexibility that – as it later turned out – was not reciprocated,
I liked the room, so I confirmed my interest the same day, on Friday, via email, without waiting until Monday as requested by the agent in contrast to CPS Homes, my current landlord expects clear and timely decisions.
For certainty, I followed up with an email on Monday morning and made two phone calls; however, I was informed that agent was out in the field all day and that no one else was able to provide me with information regarding this matter,
On Wednesday, I contacted the office again. The agent informed me that other agent was handling the case and that he would pass my message to her.
As a result, I was left in uncertainty for the entire week, losing valuable time that I could have spent searching for other rental options. To this day, I have received neither confirmation nor refusal, nor even a brief “we will let you know,” which in many companies is still considered a basic element of customer service culture. Up until now, there has been silence, which can be regarded as consistent and absolute. I understand that the real estate market can be dynamic; however, basic courtesy and post-viewing communication should not be treated as optional.
The described actions raise serious concerns regarding compliance with the Consumer Protection, particularly concerning misleading pricing information and the lack of reliable and timely communication directly affecting consumer decisions. It is difficult to make informed decisions when the only consequence after viewing a property is consistent silence.
In summary: price changes, cancelled appointments, and the lack of any response after explicitly confirming interest give the impression that a client’s time at CPS Homes is valuable only until they stand at the property door, and post-viewing communication is less accessible than the room itself. It appears that a lack of any response at CPS Homes is treated as a standard element of customer service

December 12, 2025
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Reply from CPS Homes

Hi Damian,

Thank you for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear about your experience and the frustration it caused.

At CPS Homes, we know that clear and timely communication is essential, particularly after a viewing, and it’s certainly not our intention to leave prospective tenants without an update. We would not be able to successfully let properties if we routinely failed to respond, so it’s clear that in this instance there has been a breakdown in communication, for which we apologise unreservedly.

We’re also sorry for the confusion caused by the initial pricing information and for the inconvenience of the cancelled appointment. While mistakes can occur, we appreciate how this, combined with the lack of follow-up, would have felt discourteous and a poor use of your time.

We are now looking into what happened internally and will be reviewing this with our Lettings Team to understand where the process fell short and to ensure that issues like this are not repeated in future. Your feedback is being taken seriously and will be used to improve our service.

Once again, we’re very sorry for your experience and for the uncertainty you were left with. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

Kind regards,

The CPS Homes Team.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kind staff

Today Amber James came to inspect my rental property and she was extremely friendly and helpful. She was respectful of our space and did her job efficiently.

December 8, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent, friendly team, with great communication. The marketing photos and videos they do are amazing. Very impressed!

August 21, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Surely the best student letting agent in Cardiff

I have worked with CPS Homes for many years and over that time they have become ever more efficient and diligent, so much so that a small family portfolio was eventually all being managed by CPS, so much more reliable and effective are they than a competitor who was bought by a national chain and its wheels seemed to fall off. CPS' knowledge of the student lettings market and ever-changing regulations particular to Wales and Cardiff is second to none.

My most recent experience was with Rhys Owen, who I have known for many years – always helpful, he found tenants for a newly acquired property within 24 hours.

As a landlord and from what I see on a weekly basis, I would suggest that CPS Homes is very fair and accountable to tenants (contract holders) in that maintenance issues are reported immediately to us and we are kept to our word and so issues are dealt with promptly.

November 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

Angela and the team at CPS Homes were a great help as we had not sold a property for many years. Their advice and assistance was second to none. All our questions were answered promptly and clearly. From valuation to viewings to completion everything went smoothly. We would not hesitate to use CPS Homes again.

October 17, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chelsea and Angela (CPS) were fantastic…

Chelsea and Angela (CPS) were fantastic throughout the entire process. They were always available to answer our questions and never once grew tired of our frequent requests to see the property again. Professional, approachable, and genuinely happy to help, they made everything feel seamless from start to finish. We’d gladly work with them again and will be recommending them to our friends without hesitation..

July 25, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

CPS homes are the worst letting…

CPS homes are the worst letting companies ever exist!! if you are a student do NOT go with this company. They have failed multiple times in making our property fit to live in. They have also let multiple people down by failing to send contracts over in time and spelling peoples names wrong.

November 24, 2024
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Reply from CPS Homes

Hi Emily,

Thank you for your comments, which we’ve used as an opportunity to look into things.

Since your tenancy began on 1st July 2025, we’ve carried out two routine inspections – the most recent being yesterday. Following the first inspection in August, we identified a few minor maintenance items: hallway light bulbs that had blown, blinds needing replacement in one room, a loose bedroom door handle, and a bathroom door that needed securing. As we do at every property, we passed these findings to your landlord for approval and action.

Your landlord chose to carry out the work personally rather than use our approved contractors, something we advised you of at the time. At yesterday’s inspection, we noted that the blinds had not yet been replaced, so we have chased the landlord again, along with a new recommendation to refresh the kitchen sink sealant. We will keep you updated as soon as the landlord confirms their plan.

It’s important to clarify that we manage the property on behalf of the landlord. We don’t own it, and we can’t authorise maintenance spending ourselves. We can only arrange repairs or improvements once the landlord gives approval, as they are the ones responsible for the costs. In this case, we have encouraged the landlord to complete the items raised and continue to follow up for progress.

While we understand that any maintenance issue can be frustrating, none of these matters make the property unfit to live in. Outside of our inspection visits, no repair requests have been reported to us by you or your housemates – but please do contact us any time if you have concerns, as we’re here to help.

In terms of the contract, this was signed by all tenants in December 2024 – over seven months before the tenancy began – so we’re unsure what you are referring to, but we’re happy to look into anything specific you’d like to raise.

We truly want you to enjoy your home, and we’ll continue doing everything we can to support you throughout your tenancy. Please feel free to reach out to us directly so we can discuss anything further and work towards a positive resolution.

Thank you,

CPS Homes.

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