Testimonials

Highly recommend Joe and his team at Martin & Pole Earley. We contacted 3 local agents to sell our property and after meeting Joe, knew he was the estate agent we wanted to do business with. Thoroughly professional and experienced, he was quick to prepare excellent sales details and get the house on the market. He provided good feedback after viewings and in a difficult market, found us a committed buyer. Katherine kept us up to date with viewings and if out of the office, Joe always returned phone calls promptly. He ensured everything ran smoothly and was an invaluable link between solicitors, our buyers and the estate agents of the property we were purchasing. An excellent team that we unhesitatingly recommend to others. Mr and Mrs Preston.  
Betty (5-star review on Trustpilot)
From day one of putting our house on the market. Joe and Kat worked very professionally. Always polite. Answering all questions that I had. Guidance was never an issue. Could anything be improved, No. Martin and Pole, Earley staff, all work very well as a team. Both my wife and myself could not be happier. Well done Joe and Kat and many thanks for all your help.  
T**** (5-star review on Trustpilot)
Hi Joe and Katherine. Appreciate your help for our first house purchase. Professional and detail! Thank you! 
Jacky Chankid (5-star review on Trustpilot)
Thank you for all you have done to get these matters over the line.  Greatly appreciated.
Customer
Offer agreed to contract exchange in 6 weeks. Credit to Joe for his fair, straight-forward and efficient approach. Thanks M&P Earley! 
Matt Barrell (5-star review on Google)
Thank you also for your energy, advice and support which has enabled us to complete the sale as swiftly as we could have hoped…we are also grateful that you helped us find a reliable and considerate tenant for the preceding couple of years.
Customer
Thank you for your hard work and patience to get us over the line… it’s been a pleasure to work with you in quite difficult circumstances.  I am grateful to you and your team. 
Customer
Thank you for all your efforts…Greatly appreciated. 
Customer
A big thanks for all your help and making the purchase as smooth as possible…thank you for your candid approach and honesty at all times.  It's been much appreciated.  
Customer
I truly appreciate your support throughout the journey.  Thank you.  
Customer
Can I thank you, Kat and colleagues for your assistance with the sale of Mum’s property. 
Customer
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you…for the very efficient and speedy way that this has been dealt with… It’s always an emotional time selling your family home, but the professional way you have all handled it has made it so much easier on all of us. We have been very impressed with the regular updates and help that you have all provided.  
Customer
We just wanted to send our thanks to you for handling the sale…We felt sure as soon as we met you that you were the right person, and our instincts were spot on! We much appreciated your input and advice to ensure the sale was achieved so quickly in a challenging market, and further down the line, your help in ensuring everything ran as smoothly as possible up to exchange.  
Customer
You have been so helpful and pleasant to work with throughout our search and purchase. I want to offer my sincere thanks to you. Martin and Pole are extremely fortunate to have you as an employee. 
Customer
Joe and Katherine and Dawn in Lower Earley [sic] branch are really helpful and friendly, I bought my dream house through [sic] them.  
O Chan (5-star review on Trustpilot)
Helpful staff.  
O Chan (5-star review on Google)
We would definitely use M&P again...we were impressed with the professionalism of the team throughout the whole process.  
Customer
Excellent service from the team at Martin & Pole (Earley) over the recent sale of a property. Serious and thoughtful [sic] advice in the initial stages, as well as thorough and careful, honest preparation of the property details. On top of all that, extremely efficient and professional support from the office as prospective viewings were arranged and then subsequently followed-up. We were guided through the whole sale process with respect and care at all times but what stood out for us was the team's unfailing friendliness and attention to detail. Would wholeheartedly trust the team again. 
Calvin Allen
Great service from Joe, Katherine and the team!  
Alan White
We wanted to write to say a very big 'thank you' for your services: we have been impressed throughout by your professionalism, your organisation of all the viewers we had,…for your patience and good advice, both over the asking price and the sale price,…as well as your careful attention to detail…you know only too well how difficult a process this can turn out to be, and you have helped us keep our chins up at difficult times and, as a result, ensured that this has been a pleasant and a rewarding experience. We are very grateful for all that you have done for us and for the unfailing friendliness of your service and your approach. 
Customer
I have been so impressed with your service! 
Customer
I wanted to express my heartfelt appreciation for your exceptional professional service in facilitating the smooth completion of the deal... I am truly satisfied with your company's service, and I will highly recommend it to others seeking similar assistance... Once again, thank you for your excellent service. 
Customer
Thank you so much. You’ve done a fantastic job. Thank you for all you did to sell our flat. I was very pleased to have used your services...will recommend you to any friends moving in that area. 
Customer
All I can say is a big thank you. Our sale was not the most easy but you helped us through each of the hurdles to a successful outcome. Always professional, courteous [sic] and patient. You were available even while away. Would absolutely recommend Joe Gregory and Martin & Pole. A human estate agent and that is a rarity! 
Tania Gilbert
We were all really appreciative as a family of all the support and guidance you gave us along a tricky road. Once again many thanks.  
Customer
The whole process was managed totally professionally by Joe and his team. Excellent communication. Always ahead of the game, very smooth and friendly. Demonstrated really good market knowledge. No stress. Very happy to recommend unreservedly.  
Colin
My sister and I were really pleased with your service and support and very happy to recommend you and your team.  
Customer
Just sold my house through Martin and apple [sic]. Joe and the team were fantastic to deal with, patient, reliable and knowledgeable. The housing market is tough right now and having an agent like Joe made all the difference in securing our sale. Highly recommend!
Altaf Hussain
We would like to say a big thank you to you both for dealing with our house sale in an efficient and professional manner. We are more than happy to recommend your agency, and anyone in the Maiden Erlegh area who does not sell via Martin & Pole are making a big mistake!  
Customer
Over the last decade or so I have used Martin & Pole to sell two properties, one of which was a complicated sale, and throughout both, Joe and his colleagues offered excellent service and communication of updates throughout the process and went above and beyond to make the process as stress-free as possible. I would highly recommend them. Martin & Pole also happened to be the agents on my first property purchase too, and again, I cannot fault the service provided to me as a buyer.  
Pete
Thank you very very much. 
Customer
I would like to thank you very much for all that you have done. Greatly appreciated.
Customer
Can’t praise Martin & Pole enough - professional, courteous, grounded and prepared to [do] the heavy lifting for you, this firm earns its (very reasonable) fee and delivers results. Joe Gregory and his colleagues know the area and can help weed out the chaff from the wheat. Highly recommend.  
James H
When selling your house you need to trust that the people who are working alongside you know their stuff; and Joe Gregory and his colleagues at Martin & Pole do. Calm and professional everything is taken care of, no corners are cut and you are left with the best results from which to select a preferred buyer. Grounded and reasonable, it was good to have them on our side.   
Jim H
You have been great to deal with and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or use your services myself in the future.
Customer
Our sincere thanks to both you and Catherine for all your help and assistance in the sale.
Customer
Just wanted to express our gratitude for all your help, advice and hard work with our sale...and for always going the extra mile...I shall continue to recommend you and Martin & Pole.
Customer
Thank you to you and your team for your hard work in getting this deal over the line.
Customer
Together with my husband, we are very grateful for the support Joe from Martin & Pole provided us with in the process of buying our first home. Joe had an answer to our every enquiry the moment we contacted him, very well informed about anything relating to the process of buying the property. Thanks to his support, the whole process went rather smoothly. He was a great link between us, our solicitors, the sellers & their solicitors, chasing matters up to speed up the process. We would highly recommend the agency itself as well as every time we called, they were professional, kind, approachable and the messages were always passed through to appropriate people as needed. Great team work! Thank you once again!
Agnieszka
I must say you have been of invaluable help to us with all the guidance you provided us with...Thank you for being of so much help, for all the reassurance.
Customer
Now that the sale of my house is completed, I would like to say a big thank you for an excellent service.  You were always there when I needed advice and I would recommend your service to anyone selling a house.   Very many thanks. 
Customer
We purchased a property with Martin and Pole and was in regular contact with the estate agent Joe. The entire process was made very simple and stress-free by Joe’s professional service and regular communication. After dealing with some other estate agents I won’t name, Martin and Pole were fantastic across the entire process in comparison.  
George
Thank you for all your support and guidance throughout the extended sale process.  I very much appreciated your attention to important detail and the way you kept us informed.  
Customer
We have both found you fantastic to deal with Joe. Your communication and advice has been brilliant, making a stressful process that little bit less stressful.  
Customer
Dear David, Neal and Shannon I just wanted to send a quick email to thank you all for everything you  have done to help us over the past few months. You have all been very kind and helpful and have always responded to our questions as quickly as you can. We really appreciate the time you have given us.
Mel & Ryan
We cannot praise Joe Gregory and his team highly enough. He gave us lots of useful advice before he marketed our home and was usually available to talk to at any time. If he was out of the office, he always promptly returned our calls. He kept us fully updated every step of the way. An excellent and very professional service.
Pat & Ann
Thank you for all the work you and Katherine did...it was very reassuring to know that you were on the end of the phone whenever I needed information... 
Customer
We would like to thank Mr. Joe Gregory and Martin and Pole for helping us to buy our first house. Joe was very helpful right from arranging viewing to every single steps there after. He was calling us regularly and extended his support and guidance. As we were first time buyers, Joe's suggestion/guidance was very helpful. We are extremely thankful to Joe Gregory as well as Martin and Pole. Regards, Aravind & Lakshmi.  
Aravind Chakravarthy Mavalli S
We would like to sincerely thank you and all the team for the service you have provided regarding the sale of our house. It was definitely the correct decision to choose a local agent with such a thorough knowledge and understanding of the local housing stock and of current market conditions. Every contact we have had with you has been professional and courteous and we would not hesitate to recommend you to friends, family and neighbours in the future. A particular strength we noticed has been the speed of your response to any queries we have had.
Customer
Thanks for all the support from yourselves in making this happen and really appreciate your assistance at each stage of this transaction...
Customer
Joe Gregory and his colleagues at Martin and Pole did a first class job, firstly managing our rental property for us for three years, and then selling it quickly when we decided to dispose of it...Joe and his team were very professional and couldn't have been easier to deal with. I would [not] hesitate to use them again.  
Richard Stansfield
Thanks for all your help over the last few years and for successfully selling our house so quickly.  It really was a pleasure to work with you and your team, thanks very much for your hard work and professionalism.  
Customer
I just wanted to record our appreciation of all the efforts that Joe Gregory has put in on our behalf in the drawn out saga of [the] sale…He has kept me updated diligently, and for the second time in six years has made me feel a valued client…He is a remarkable ambassador for Martin & Pole, and I recommended him to one of the neighbours last month.  My thanks to him, and your firm. 
Customer
With the fair approach in your agency, we felt our request to purchase a house was in a safe pair of hands. You were available to chat every time we had any inquires and your very helpful responses were reflecting your knowledge and the many years of experience. We are very grateful.  
Customer
I want to say thank you for Joe & Katherine’s works and help on my purchase of a property recently. Although I am a first-time home buyer and lack experience, they explained the details of the process clearly. They also did a well presented advertisement in Rightmove to highlight the characters of the property. The purchase is now successfully completed. We want to express our appreciation with their work on managing the whole transaction professionally. The process won’t go so smoothly without their efforts.  
Philip
I would like to say thank you very much for the sale of my property… thank you for all your help and support.  
Customer
It was nice doing business with you and your team again, maybe our paths will cross again in the future! 
Customer
We just wanted to say a big thank you for all the help and professionalism you have all shown in selling our parents’ house.  We definitely chose the right Estate Agents.
Customer
We recently had to sell my parents house after they passed away last year and after doing some due diligence around which Estate Agents to choose to sell the property, we chose Martin & Pole in Earley. Right from the start Joe, Katherine and the team were both highly professional, always kept us up to date and their commission rate was extremely competitive. The process from start to finish was very slick not only did we get a great price for the property, every little detail was explained to us right the way through to completion. At times they even went above and beyond which was great. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending Martin & Pole should you need to sell your property. Thank you.  
Stuart
I just wanted to email you both and say a big thank you for selling our parents property. You have both made the whole process a lot less stressful than it could have been and for that we are so grateful. Thank you Katherine for going above and beyond on many occasions to help us with things, given we live so far away.  
Customer
Throughout the whole process you have been brilliant as has Katherine. Going above and beyond for which we are very grateful.  Thanks again for everything.
Customer
You and your team has been fantastic.  Thanks ever so much for your service.
Customer
I just wanted to thank you for doing another great job selling Dads flat.  It’s so nice to be able to have faith and trust in a business to the point where you can just relax while the process takes place. 
Customer
Thanks for all your help towards the purchase of our first home. 
Customer
I am a buyer and Joe and his team of Martin and Pole helped a lot during the course of my purchase. I much appreciated their efficient help and timely response! 
Wong
Would like to place on record my thanks for your excellent, friendly and professional service.
Customer
A very professional service from Joe and the team. But more than that, having not moved in 25 years, Joe provided guidance and advice during the whole time, from the house going on the market through to completion day, and I always felt that he was working hard on my behalf. I would highly recommend them.  
Sue Crabtree
Thank you so much for all your hard work and help with the house sale.  The service was excellent and we are so grateful for your diligence and professionalism. 
Customer
Joe and the team at Martin and Pole were outstanding when selling my house. During a tricky time of Covid restrictions, the virtual tour was very professionally done and they managed all viewings extremely well. I found Joe's advice invaluable throughout the process. They dealt amazingly well with a very difficult and demanding buyer. I can't recommend them enough!  
Joolz Scarlett
It was a very positive and helpful experience working with you and your team.  
Customer
It is a pleasure for us to have the opportunity to recognise the quality of your professional help and guidance during the sale process of our bungalow in Earley. We had no hesitation in asking Martin and Pole to be our Estate Agents in selling our bungalow. We have had no regrets, Joe Gregory and his team were excellent from the outset to the completion. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Martin and Pole, Earley to anyone.
Customer
Many thanks to you and your team for all the help over the months.  We particularly appreciate how open, honest and contactable you've been. 
Customer
I highly recommend this estate agents. Joe was very patient and kind when dealing with an elderly gentleman. Thank you.
Customer
I highly recommend this estate agent. Joe from the Lower Early office was very kind and helpful to my client, an elderly gentleman. He kept us informed at all times and had our best interest at heart. Good value for money and very professional.
Mel
Thank you for all your help, it really was appreciated and it's great to see some amazing estate agents out there!
James
To David, Shannon and Team.  We just wanted to say a huge thank you for all of your help!  We couldn't have done it without you!
Millie and James
Well done and thank you for your tremendous input.  
Customer
With many thanks for your support and advice and help.  
Customer
Thank you for your recent letter confirming the exchange of contract on our property. It was the best decision to auction the house during  these  strange times which  have brought many new challenges for everyone.  Sarah and other members of the team at Wokingham have been extremely helpful in  keeping us informed of all the twists and turns of this sale which has smoothed the way for us as it has been a rather sensitive time as this is a probate sale.   
K Richmond
I just want to take this opportunity to say thank you for everything you've done for us. It's been immensely reassuring to have your calm and pragmatic advice during this whole process which has taken far longer than we could ever have imagined back in January, and thrown up challenges we'd never have anticipated.  
Customer
Thank you for your skilled and efficient sale of the property.  Your recommendation of a solicitor also worked out very well.  You did a great job and if you ever need a reference just ask.  
Customer
We have had dealings with many estate agents over the years and I can say without hesitation that you have been the best of the bunch, and by a long way. Your speed in reacting to phone calls and e-mails (and in arranging effective back-up when you were away); your care in assessing buyers, and, once an offer had been received, in acting as an impartial broker between the parties; your willingness to undertake additional tasks to facilitate a smooth completion; your maturity of attitude, and capacity to listen to and understand customer requirements - these four things put you incontestably at the top. Many thanks!  
A Knapp
We are both very grateful for your help and guidance throughout this process. You made each stage clear, and we really benefited from your expertise and your experience (especially having decamped part way through the sale!) 
Customer
Great service, communication and professionalism. Taken us a while to move the sale through Covid but Joe kept us informed throughout, has made the whole experience a lot easier.
Mike
Thank you for your very professional service throughout a long process, you’ve been invaluable and have very much appreciated your guidance and sane voice at times when I needed a reality check.  We have recommended you to a number of friends already. 
Customer
Thank you for all your help in bringing the sale of our property to completion.  We have very much appreciated your advice and professional approach throughout the process.  We will certainly recommend your services to friends and family.
Customer
Joe has been amazing through the whole period, which has straddled, lockdown. I could not recommend him more.
K Meister
Joe Gregory and his colleagues gave us excellent service from start to finish of the sales process. Joe’s experience of the local market meant we asked and got a good price for the house we were selling for our Mum. We got several sales quotes but Joes was the best and the final sale came in at above what others had been proposing as asking price. We were given advice for setting the house pre-sale, sorting out energy survey and Conveyancing solicitors, kept up to date with developments as the sale progressed. When issues crept into the sales process Joe dealt even handedly with us and our buyer, he remained calm and professional even when we were beginning to fray at the edges. The most important aspects were all dealt with superbly, the offering, the sale and closing the deal. Joes advice has been consistently sound and of the highest calibre. I can’t thank all the staff at Silverdale Road for all they have done to get the sale done for Mum. Cannot recommend highly enough. 
B Pitman
Your service has gone above and beyond for us, your advice has been consistently sound and of the highest calibre. I can’t thank you and the staff at Silverdale Road for all you have done to get the sale done. 
Customer
Many thanks for all your help over the past months. 
Customer
We were really happy with your service and with how professional both yourself and Kate were.
Customer
Many thanks Joe.  I appreciate all your help and guidance on the smooth purchase. 
Customer
Thank you…for all the work which you and your colleagues undertook on the sale. We are most grateful.  
Customer
Joe and the team are knowledgeable and experienced and offer sound advice in what was a tough market when we sold in early 2019. Joe managed to convince our buyer that although our house was not meeting their exact spec it could do and was in a good location to make any extra investment worthwhile. Joe's weekly updates during the sale are delivered in a calm and honest manner giving us the confidence that the sale would reach a positive conclusion. 
S Robinson
Acting for us with the sale of my mother in law’s house . Joe Gregory was extremely professional and knowledgeable advising us of the best way to proceed, keeping us constantly updated on developments and successfully negotiating some difficult issues which could have delayed or even stopped the sale. His understanding and empathy helped us immensely during this difficult and emotional process. I would recommend contacting Martin & Pole Earley office to anyone who wants to sell their house in Reading.
M Coakeley
We used Joe and his team to sell our house, and we were very glad we did. This turned into a difficult process for us and without Joe’s support we would have certainly pulled out of selling the property. We were constantly kept in the picture of what was going on, what would happen next, and the time scales we could expect things to happen. Thanks Joe for the support in this difficult process. We would highly recommend Joe and his team, for a professional and friendly service. 
P Abbot
It was a pleasure to buy our home through Martin & Pole.  We dealt with Giles through out the process.  Thanks guys
J Sadler
Dear Sarah, Just to express our gratitude and thanks for all your support over the last six months as we waited to complete purchase of our new home.  Many thanks for facilitating the valuations, final bid and all that during the early days of the transactions.  You went above and beyond and we will be always grateful. 
The M Family
My wife and I have been delighted clients of Martin and Pole's full letting management service for 23 years and consider it much the best service in the area.  Good practice has been passed on over the years and continued regardless of the gradual changes in staff.  This is indicative of the excellent and equitable management of the service.  
N Hoyal
Great service from Joe throughout the whole process thank you very much
K Velo
Joe Gregory and his Martin and Pole (Earley) team were brilliant and dedicated in securing the recent sale of our house. From day one to completion we had regular updates, information about potential viewings and follow ups. The team oversaw all the viewings (30 plus families). They tried to arrange viewings on Fridays and Saturdays which was a great help. We felt so confident in handing Joe our keys - the house was always in safe hands. Thanks to you all ...... we would recommend Martin and Pole every time.  
P.R.C.
Just a short note to say how thankful we are that we chose you to sell our property.  We could not of had a more professional, reliable and friendly team to help us.  When it all got a bit wobbly you were the voice of calm and in a very stressful situation that is what we needed.  We cannot recommend you high enough.  Thank you once again.  
Customer
With many thanks for the sale for which we are very appreciative.  
Customer
I cannot recommend Martin & Pole highly enough. Joe Gregory did an excellent job recently with the sale of my mothers house in Earley. I looked at 3 local agents but Joe's, professionalism, experience and knowledge of the area made it an easy choice to go with Martin & Pole. The personal touch and their commitment to ensuring a buyer is found and the process runs smoothly from start to finish is second to none. And I can be sure that they give the same consistent commitment to buyers in the process as we bought our own house through them 16 years ago! Thanks Joe.  
T Hay
I have used Martin and Pole in Earley for two house sales and in Wokingham as letting agents over many years and have received an excellent service from both locations. I can particularly recommend both Rosy in Wokingham and Joe in Earley who have gone out of their way to provide excellent service. I received a warm, friendly, professional service from both. Do not hesitate to use them.
D Allen
We were very pleased with Martin & Pole in the purchase of our home in Earley. We've dealt with several agencies but found Joe and his team most reliable. They guided us through a very smooth sales process and were always responsive. Would definitely recommend them.  
Jonas
Excellent company Joe kept me in the loop at all times during the sale of my father's property. 
Barry
Joe and the team kept in constant touch right through the process and I would recommend Martin and Pole to everyone! 
I Davies
Excellent service from Martin and Pole. Very professional and considerate towards its clients. kept me up to date during the whole process of buying a house through them
I Tak
We were very satisfied with the professional, efficient service we received from Martin & Pole, Earley office. We moved into the area and the liaison with the M&P office during the conveyancing process was excellent: calls were returned and queries answered very quickly by text or email. Very reliable and we would recommend them highly. 
B Smith
Selling a house after 37 years residence is a daunting prospect. Joe and his team in Maiden Erlegh made a huge difference with their local knowledge and connections and continuing attention to detail. The team's support at every stage was fantastic and removed many of the possible administrative "pot holes" before we ran into them! They also found a buyer really quickly. Thank you. 
R Halton
Martin & Pole helped us sell our flat recently. I can't recommend them highly enough, and extremely pleased I decided to go with them. What really struck me from the off was their local market knowledge. I spoke to several agents before deciding to go with them and it was an easy decision - they really knew a lot about the area (Earley) and it showed. Throughout the whole process they were engaging and contact was regular which was a huge comfort. There threatened to be a last minute snag to our sale but they were excellent in helping to resolve swiftly. Can't recommend highly enough - if you're selling in the Berkshire area, make sure you give them a call! 
S Harris
Joe and Alison at Martin and Pole were excellent. We were first time buyers and they made the whole process really easy. Their service is excellent and would recommend them to everyone. They were quick to resolve any queries and dealt with everything very professionally. Highly satisfied with their service. 
R Subedi
Thank you for your courtesy and professionalism, it has been a genuine pleasure to work with you on this occasion and I hope to deal with you in the future. 
Customer
We have used Martin and Pole a number of times to either buy or sell. As before, this time the process of selling our home was incredibly professionally managed. We found Martin and Pole to be polite, efficient and always willing to go the extra mile on behalf of us as a customer. Martin and Pole did an excellent job of not only managing our sale, but also helping to manage the process end to end with other agents when it came to completion. We would highly recommend Joe and his team. 
C Cambridge
Great service, kept us appraised all through the sale process. Proactive in getting things moved along. Great in mitigation of issues between buyer and seller. Have direct contact and knowledge of local solicitors which helped.
A Ghafoor
They made the process easy, kept me up to date throughout and were pleasant to work with! 
H Davey
We both appreciate your professional service in selling the property and wouldn't hesitate to recommend you.
Customer