Sage Homes Reviews 

802
TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Evaluating 57 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being extremely helpful, supportive, and always going above and beyond during property purchases, inspections, and tenancy issues. Many people deeply appreciate the warm, professional, and approachable attitude of employees who genuinely try to make the entire buying process smooth and stress-free. However, some reviewers were not happy with the customer service, pointing out long delays, poor communication, and ignored emails regarding urgent property repairs. Consumers also reported a complete lack of accountability from management, noting multiple unresolved problems persisting for many months and leaving them exceptionally frustrated.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Initially this company were extremely unhelpful in what was a very difficult and highly emotional situation. Officers I spoke with were unfriendly and incredibly judgemental and unhelpful until I was... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honestly they have been absolutely amazing in helping me with my tenancy agreement issues. When I say they I mean Christine Giles (homes and communities officer) she went above and beyond and sorted m... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Parminder Aulakh from Sage Homes Financial Well-being Service has gone above and beyond to assist me with benefit claims. She has been extremely patient, and her empathy and compassion towards me has... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have lived in a Sage shared ownership home for 3 years and have had little to no problems with Sage. The issues generally lie with the property management company. However, in recent months where is... See more

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  1. Housing Association

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Sage Homes is England’s largest provider of newly built affordable housing. As a registered provider, we are proud to be helping to address the housing crisis by providing affordable housing to those most in need. We provide both new Shared Ownership (part buy, part rent) and rental homes. Our customers are at the heart of our business which is why we are committed to providing high quality homes and excellent service. We strive to have a positive impact on everyone we work with from our customers to our partners to each other.


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3.9

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Rip-off annual subscription fee

Just had the annual subscription fee through from Sage Homes, its gone from £658 to £742! £84 per month more! When people are struggling around the country, Sage thinks it's a great idea to increase it by nearly 13%. I thought shared ownership was about making it affordable to get on the housing ladder....surely this, on top of the mortgage monthly fee makes it cheaper to actually buy your home with a normal mortgage rather than use companies like Sage, who rip their clients off. That along with the completely rip-off maintenance fees means, I will seriously start looking for a mortgage to pay it all off. Sage also over-estimate the value of the house, ours was independently valued at £20k less that Sage's valuation but they wouldn't budge on the price.

October 27, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Dear Customer,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm very sorry to hear you have experienced issues in this instance.

We would like to have the opportunity to discuss this with you further but haven't been able to locate your details from those provided. To allow us to make contact with you we have requested some further details via trust pilot , in the meantime please contact us on 0208 168 0500 and one of our advisors will be able to review your increase with you.



Regards,
Kirsty

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Inspection Visit

Christine Giles was very kind and helpful during the property inspection. She made the inspection feel an ease especially with my current struggles. Thank you so much Christine x

October 10, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Good Afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review, we really appreciate this feedback. I'm glad to hear of the customer service you received from our team. I will ensure to pass this feedback onto Christine.

Thanks
Kirsty

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing with all the help and support…

Amazing with all the help and support that was given, nothing too big or small.

October 1, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Good Afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review, we really appreciate this feedback. I'm glad to hear of the customer service you received from our team. I will ensure to pass this feedback onto the team

Thanks
Kirsty

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As always jodie or other members of the…

As always jodie or other members of the team resolve matters fast and keep me posted at every step

October 2, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Good Afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review, we really appreciate this feedback. I'm glad to hear of the customer service you received from our team. I will ensure to pass this feedback onto Jodie.

Thanks
Kirsty

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sage Homes

Vernon and Lucinda were excellent during my home inspection – professional, thorough, and very approachable. They explained everything clearly, answered any questions, and made the process stress-free. Happily recommend Sage Homes.

October 1, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Good Afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review, we really appreciate this feedback. I'm glad to hear of the customer service you received from our team. I will ensure to pass this feedback onto Lucinda and Vernon.

Thanks
Kirsty

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Handled the complaint perfectly

Handled the complaint perfectly. Was tackled within a couple of days (it was sent on a Sunday) and I have been updated by emails and phone calls. I feel happy and secure in the knowledge that Sage are doing all they can.

June 1, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Good morning Angela ,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review, we really appreciate this feedback. I'm glad to hear of the customer service you received from our team. I will ensure to pass this feedback onto the team.

Thanks
Kirsty

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Erdem from Sage Homes was a great help…

Erdem from Sage Homes was a great help to me! He went above and beyond with his service. He was very professional and helped me to get to the bottom of my issue. Thank you Erdem!

September 18, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Good morning ,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review, we really appreciate this feedback. I'm glad to hear of the customer service you received from our team. I will ensure to pass this feedback onto Erdem.

Thanks
Kirsty

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Update September 2025

Update September 2025 - Review October 2024
Following a lengthy process of sorting out all the defects within my new build home.
I would still not recommend purchasing a new build from Sage Homes.

Stage one complaint upheld
Stage two complaint upheld

I would also like to give a review of their contactor H I S that Sage uses.(David Wilson Homes only fixed a handful of defects themselves)
I would review them as a 1 Star too, this would be down to the lengthy time it took to correctly fix a defect. Long delay in ordering parts and materials and bad workmanship.

Plus maybe a criminal act which will be passed onto the police since my last complaint wasn't upheld.

I have no further interest in them fixing any other issues under the warranty, I will go straight to the NHBC in the future.

Update to response 23/09/25

While it's taken over a year amd multiple attempts to fix the defects, the issues I have regarding my last complaint has now been passed on to the police, which also includes my trading standards complaint

Thank you for taking the time to reply

September 18, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Dear Wayne,

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear that you remain unhappy despite the steps already taken to investigate and address your concerns. We have worked with you through our formal complaints process, which has now been concluded, and we are confident that the issues raised have been fully considered and responded to.

We appreciate that this is not the outcome you had hoped for, but your feedback is important to us and will be used to help improve the way we manage defect and aftercare cases going forward.

Sage Homes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wish I could give 0 stars

Wish I could give 0 stars, absolute waste of time, do not use this company!!

September 12, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Good Afternoon Dean,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review , feedback is important to us at Sage homes.

To help us to understand more around your review and the service received we have requested some further details via Trustpilot. In the meantime please contact us on 020 8168 0500 if you need any further support from our team.

Thanks
Kirsty

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Christine Giles probation review

Christine Giles is a very friendly and approachable lady. She was able to answer my questions and concerns, and explained everything regarding my tenancy well.
I feel so lucky to live in a beautiful, safe home and have the security I have always dreamed of for my family.

September 9, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Good Afternoon Lisa ,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review, we really appreciate this feedback. I'm glad to hear of the customer service you received from our team. I will ensure to pass this feedback onto Christine and their manager.

Thanks
Kirsty

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Find the right person!

Initially this company were extremely unhelpful in what was a very difficult and highly emotional situation. Officers I spoke with were unfriendly and incredibly judgemental and unhelpful until I was finally put in touch with Melanie Hart who finally helped me to achieve what was required. She was empathetic and did everything she could to try and resolve an immensely challenging situation, answering numerous queries with patience and clarity. She was a shining star in a company that otherwise clearly did not put its tenants at the forefront of what they do.

September 9, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Dear Customer ,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Feedback is important to us at Sage homes.
I'm sorry that the service at the beginning wasn't as expected but I'm really glad that Melanie was able to support you , I will ensure that this feedback is passed on to Melanie and her manager.

Thanks
Kirsty

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alisha (Lettings team)

Alisha (Lettings team)

Honestly wow, thank you again, this will change mine and my children’s lives for the better. From the mutual exchange to now, your work has been amazing and it’s so heart warming. Me and my children will be so much safer and free from trauma in that house.
This lady went above and beyond to ensure myself, my children and our future was secured with safety. One of the best housing associations I have heard of, true to there word, time keeping is amazing and even if there is delays, you are updated through out. Just thank you ❤️

September 5, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Good Afternoon Olivia ,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review, we really appreciate this feedback. I'm glad to hear of the customer service you received from our team. I will ensure to pass this feedback onto Alisha and their manager.

Thanks
Kirsty

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Christine Giles has always been warm…

Christine Giles has always been warm and approachable, I really have been taken care of here and feel very happy with the services provided, thankyou

September 3, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Good Afternoon Dan,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review, we really appreciate this feedback. I'm glad to hear of the customer service you received from our team. I will ensure to pass this feedback onto Christine.

Thanks
Kirsty

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5* for the service Janice Barton at…

5* for the service Janice Barton at financial wellbeing team . This lady has gone above and beyond to help me over the last few months . She never gave up and has been there 24/7 . Thank you again .

September 2, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Good Afternoon Lisa ,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review, we really appreciate this feedback. I'm glad to hear of the customer service you received from our team. I will ensure to pass this feedback onto Janice.

Thanks
Kirsty

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Parminder Aulakh from Sage Homes…

Parminder Aulakh from Sage Homes Financial Well-being Service has gone above and beyond to assist me with benefit claims. She has been extremely patient, and her empathy and compassion towards me has really improved my self-esteem. Thank you Parminder, you are a lovely lady and fantastic at your job!

August 29, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Good Morning Lindsey ,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review, feedback is important to us at Sage homes and we will ensure that this feedback is passed onto Parminder.

Many Thanks
Kirsty

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kym Boyle was absolutely amazing

Kym Boyle was absolutely amazing! After not being listened to for a long time, Kym took over my case and got everything dealt with in a short matter of time! She listened to me and helped me and guided me through the process that was going on regarding my repairs. Over the moon with how caring and understanding Kym was! Fabulous employee of Sage!

August 21, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Good Morning ,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review, feedback is important to us at Sage homes and we will ensure that this feedback is passed onto Kym.

Many Thanks
Kirsty

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick service

Contacted Sage Homes due to an issue that was preventing me getting to my gas meter. Once the query was picked up (within a couple of days of submitting an email) it was passed over to the relevant department within the same day and the subcontractor came and resolved the issue the next day. Super happy with the quick service and for Lynn resolving this issue so quickly.

August 14, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Good Afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review, feedback is important to us at Sage homes and we will ensure that this feedback is passed onto Lynn.

Many Thanks
Kirsty

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sage homes deal with my daughter’s flat…

Sage homes deal with my daughter’s flat in Bishops Stortford.
She is trying to sell the flat and they are deliberately stalling a land registry form for her solicitor.
They do not return phone calls and I have just spoken to a person who was obnoxious and put the phone down on me whilst I was trying to explain the situation.
He was rude and uncaring.
The flat is Two years old and has not been registered.
It is a disgrace. My daughter has lost her job at the end of August she will not be able to pay her rent or mortgage.
They are a disgrace to business and have no compassion.

August 7, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Dear Bob,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm very sorry to hear your daughter has experienced issues in this instance. We strive to ensure we deliver an excellent service for all our customers.

We would like to try and make this right for you but from the information provided have been unable to make contact, to allow us to do this we have requested some further info via trust pilot, in the meantime if you could email our customer care team on enquiries@sagehomes.co.uk we are happy to investigate this further.

Regards,

Kirsty

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good management and customer…

Very good management and customer service and support

August 5, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Good Afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review, feedback is important to us at Sage homes and we will ensure that this feedback is passed onto the team.

Many Thanks
Kirsty

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ethan was absolutely amazing and…

Ethan was absolutely amazing and listened to everything I had to say and helped me with all questions I had. I would definitely say he is a credit to your team

August 4, 2025
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Reply from Sage Homes

Good Morning,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5* review, feedback is important to us at Sage homes and we will ensure that this feedback is passed onto the Ethan.

Many Thanks
Kirsty

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