Rook Matthews Sayer Reviews 

849
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Looking at 216 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptionally helpful staff and efficient service, noting that team members go above and beyond to provide clear guidance and keep everyone fully updated. Many buyers and sellers highlight how smooth and completely stress-free the overall process is, thanks to approachable professionals who offer expert advice and steady support from start to finish. Some reviewers were not happy with the support received, mentioning poor communication and a frustrating lack of proper sales progression. A few other people also felt that certain staff members were unhelpful and showed little interest in addressing client concerns during the transaction.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leah was our main contact at the Hexham branch throughout the purchase of our new home, and she was absolutely fantastic. We also dealt with James and other members of the team, and everyone we intera... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We bought our house through RMS about 9years ago with Wendy and used their financial advisor Alistair with help for our Mortgage and insurances. I cant praise them enough. Through the years Ali... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Rook Mathews Sayer team at Alnwick were so helpful, professional and proactive in helping us from start to finish. David helped to market and sell our house with great advice and patience. Izzie,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot speak highly enough about the service we got from Rook Matthews Sayer in Whitley Bay. From the outset, they won the battle to sell our property with their professional approach, handles the m... See more


Company details

  1. Real Estate Agency
  2. Commercial Real Estate Agency
  3. Property Maintenance
  4. Property Management Company
  5. Real Estate Rental Agency
  6. Real Estate Surveyor

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Rook Matthews Sayer (RMS) is a leading Estate Agent in the Region*, established in 1990 and now managed by Janet Walker. At Rook Matthews Sayer, we offer a wide range of services, including residential sales, lettings, property management, auction sales, and commercial property services. Other services include mortgage and protection advice, as well as access to a trusted conveyancing panel. We have 16 offices and a dedicated team of around 120 members. We provide personalised, expert service, offering pre-marketing advice, professional photography, and support throughout the property sale process. We invest heavily in staff training and are deeply integrated into the local community, supporting charities and schools. We have extensive local knowledge and a strong reputation in the property market, with many of the offices having won the “Best Estate Agency” award over multiple years consistently. We focus on building long-term relationships, often having customers return over the years. We pride ourselves on being friendly, approachable, and supportive, guiding clients through every step of their property sale with care and expertise. The company’s approach is focused on providing a smooth, stress-free experience and achieving the best possible price for each property. We use cutting-edge technology and effective marketing strategies, as well as offering various marketing packages tailored to clients’ needs. Finally, our customers can rest assured that they're in safe hands. Rook Matthews Sayer is a member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, (RICS) which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman, which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details by visiting our website or by contacting our staff directly. *Source - Internal data: 01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024 Region is Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Michael Storey – Mortgage Broker at Rook Matthews Sayer – Ryton

Micheal has been fantastic at explaining all the stages of applying and securing a mortgage to me as a first time buyer. He was transparent, discreet and personable. Micheal kept me informed at each stage the process through email and phone calls. He has been great at explaining all the extras that come with purchasing a house - like insurance and wills. I will definitely be using Micheal again and I 100% recommend.

December 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time using RMS, Alistair.

First time using RMS due to being advised to by a member of my family who use them a lot, particularly Alistair Bowman (Ashington / bedlington branch) and I can only say it was the best decision I made. Alistair has been exceptional throughout the whole time going through my re-mortgage with me and I would recommend him 100%. Alistair has been nothing but kind, calming, helpful and I cent thank him enough.

January 2, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad viewing experience

Dealt with Wendy. Arranged a house viewing. She forgot to tell the homeowner about it.

December 27, 2025
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Reply from Rook Matthews Sayer

Dear Ben,

We’re very sorry for the inconvenience caused and understand your frustration. We're aware that Wendy has been in contact with you since regarding the viewing.
Due to a genuine human error, the viewing confirmation was sent to you twice rather than to both you and the homeowner. Wendy has apologised directly and we appreciate you alerting us to this as it well help prevent this from happening again.

Kind Regards,
RMS

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good service

Our mortgage advisor Jack Raine was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain all our options clearly, answered every question promptly, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. We felt genuinely looked after and confident that we were getting the best possible deal. Highly recommended Jack to anyone looking for expert, trustworthy mortgage advice.
Thanks again Jack for all your help!

December 17, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5* service

I would like to thank rook Matthews sayers for putting me in touch with Alistair bowman the mortgage advisor he helped me through out the full process, he gave me information from the start and even at the end of completion when everything was completed.

I would definitely recommend him and I’m very grateful for all his help and experience,

Many thanks rook Mathews for making my purchase easy and quick.

December 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Yet again

Yet again, using RMS and in particular dealing with Alistair at the Ashington branch made the process easier, and gave more reassurance than other providers I’ve used in the past.
Alistair went out of his way several times to communicate details, answer questions and nudge the provider of my mortgage when needed by e-mail, telephone and in person.

December 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A superb experience all round.

I cannot speak highly enough about the service we got from Rook Matthews Sayer in Whitley Bay. From the outset, they won the battle to sell our property with their professional approach, handles the marketing and viewings with great understanding of what we, as sellers and the buyers needed to know. Needless to say, not only did we sell quickly, but above the listed price. A superb experience all round. They could not have been more helpful.

December 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We used Rook Matthew Sayers mortgage advisor…

We used Rook Matthew Sayers mortgage advisors and worked with Alistair for our first-time buyer mortgage. He made the whole process incredibly easy and stress-free. His care, attention to detail, and customer service were absolutely 5-star. We couldn’t recommend him highly enough.

December 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing team at Ashington branch…

I recently moved home using the Ashington branch of RMS.
They came highly recommended and they did not disappoint.
From the beginning of my journey to the end, I was given the most high standard of service from a friendly,professional team.
Nothing was a problem to any of them if any questions were raised they were promptly dealt with.The fees are very reasonable also.
I cannot thank them enough for making such a stressful time easier. If you are moving home in the Ashington area, don't hesitate...this team are absolutely outstanding.
Thank you to all at Ashington branch.

December 9, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic

Made a stressful time so much less stressful.

Everyone in the Whitley Bay branch was fantastic, nothing was ever too much trouble.

Special mention for Katie who made the possible last minute hitch just dissolve away!

December 8, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely helpful and polite

The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful during a very long buying process. They were always helpful and quick to follow up on any questions asked. I would highly recommend RMS to any buyer or seller.

December 5, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional company

We viewed a house that rook matthews of westdenton had advertised they were very professional they always were very helpful we vied the property a few times without any issues we went ahead and purchased the house and Clare from the westdenton branch was amazing all the way through very well done to her would definitely recommend using this company ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

December 5, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Went in to Hexham branch and enquired

Went in to Hexham branch and enquired. I felt that the customer service was poor, no follow up, short e - mails and little interest. I won't be using them to sell my property.

November 20, 2025
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Reply from Rook Matthews Sayer

Dear Janine,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience fell short of expectations, and I hope our follow-up call provided some reassurance that we strive to deliver an excellent level of service to all our customers. As you can see from our high rating, our team is consistently praised for their customer service and communication, and we take it seriously when someone feels we have not met that standard. Our branch manager has since been in touch to understand the situation more thoroughly, and we appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.

We'd like to wish you good luck in your property search.

Kind Regards,
RMS

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best mortgage advisor out there

Just completed another remortgage with Alistair. I think I’ve now solely used his services for over a decade now. Numerous remortgages and a house move.

If you need someone to give you the best, most realistic mortgage advice then look no further. He is a true professional and expert in his field.

Can’t recommend enough.

December 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Additional mortgage lending

I have had assistance from Alistair Bowman previously and had no hesitation in contacting him for this query. Once again he was absolutely superb and everything was done so swiftly and without any stress or difficulties. Alistair is brilliant at his job and I would recommend him to anyone. Thanks.

December 1, 2025
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