Business Details
Your Trusted Estate Agents in Chatham, Kent
Established over four decades ago, Linda Matthews has become a trusted name in property services across Medway, Kent, and surrounding areas. Our independent agency combines deep local knowledge with extensive expertise in residential and commercial sales, lettings, and property management. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of both landlords and tenants. Our team of experienced professionals provides comprehensive support, from property valuations and marketing to tenant referencing and fully managed services. We prioritise transparency and client satisfaction, offering clear guidance throughout the entire property journey.With a busy lettings office and a network of investors, we specialise in connecting properties with suitable tenants while maintaining high service standards. Our commitment to innovation ensures modern marketing techniques, including professional photography and detailed property listings. We support landlords with rent guarantee insurance and comprehensive management packages, ensuring peace of mind. For tenants, we offer a diverse property portfolio and flexible referencing options to accommodate individual circumstances. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our memberships with The Property Ombudsman and ongoing compliance with industry standards.
Services
Residential Sales
Commercial Lettings
Property Valuations
Tenant Referencing
Fully Managed Lettings
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in Kent property markets
- We offer fully managed lettings with inspections and repair management
- Our team provides rent guarantee insurance from 10/month
- We conduct in-depth tenant referencing with guarantor checks
- We maintain membership with The Property Ombudsman scheme
Associations and certifications
- The Property Ombudsman
Services
Residential Lettings
We offer comprehensive residential lettings services with detailed tenant referencing and guarantor checks. Our portfolio includes studios, flats, and family homes across Medway and Kent. We handle inventory creation, tenancy agreements, and deposit registration at no extra cost.
Commercial Sales
Our commercial sales team specialises in business premises valuations and marketing. We provide professional photography, detailed property listings, and negotiation support to achieve optimal sale prices for commercial properties in Kent.
Fully Managed Lettings
This premium service includes tenant find, rent collection, repair management, and quarterly inspections. We handle all aspects of property maintenance and can arrange court evictions if required, ensuring landlords' complete peace of mind.
Tenant Referencing
We conduct thorough tenant referencing including credit checks, employment verification, and previous landlord references. Optional guarantor checks and rent guarantee insurance are available to protect landlords against payment defaults.
Property Valuations
Our experienced team provides free, no-obligation property valuations for residential and commercial properties. We combine local market knowledge with current data to determine accurate rental values and sale prices.
Questions
What services does Linda Matthews & Co offer?
We provide residential and commercial sales, lettings, property valuations, tenant referencing, and fully managed lettings services across Medway and Kent.
How do I arrange a property valuation?
Contact us via phone or our website to schedule a free, no-obligation valuation with one of our experienced senior staff members.
What tenant referencing checks do you perform?
We conduct credit checks, employment verification, and previous landlord references, with optional guarantor checks and rent guarantee insurance available.
Do you offer property management services?
Yes, our fully managed lettings service includes rent collection, repair management, quarterly inspections, and eviction support if required.
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Medway, Kent, and surrounding areas, with a dedicated lettings office supporting landlords and tenants.
Are your fees transparent?
Yes, we clearly explain all permitted payments including security deposits, rent, and any applicable administration charges in accordance with regulations.
Reviews (7)
Arron Wildeman
Aug 03, 2021
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Shocking estate agent stay well clear they take months to reply and also they put your rent up without telling you making you get into arrears
Aaron Potts
Jun 07, 2021
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I have been a tenant with linda matthews for over 2 years and about to move to another property using them agian. I have never had any issues with dealing with Linda Mathews and if repairs are needed then they are done quickly. Also there fees are fair and the application process is straight forward.
Ronald Hales
May 04, 2021
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Viewed a place to rent and they advertised the cellar as a bedroom. Which had no windows to it. So legally it was not a bedroom at all! This was a supposedly 3 bed inner terrace in Victoria Rd. Chatham. There were also numerous damp. Problems as well with mould on the walls. Back garden was badly kept. I viewed it approximately 3 years ago last March. I was willing totake it then at a lower rent. I kept on phoning your office at the time was fobbed off with the person was out who I needed to speak to about it. I eventually became a HMO how could that be with the state it was in heaven knows!
Nancy Uyikpen
Apr 15, 2021
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Am having issues with their property, the shower is not working, I had to get water from the sink to bath myself and kids, the carpet is ripped, soak and smelling because of the their linking toilet which am paying 83 extra water bill for, the wood under the carpet is shaking when walking round the house, kitchen sockets not working. Some of this issues was promised to be fix before even moving in by June 2020,I have reported this for 2months now and still chasing them up but to respond or anything, it's really frustrating me, I really regret using Linda Matthews, please don't if you can't handle stress and disappointment
Casi London
Feb 27, 2021
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I have contacted several estate agents regarding properties via either Zoopla or Rightmoves. All other agents at least acknowledge your correspondence or get back to you, even if the property is no longer available, but not this company. I appreciate we are experiencing challenges at this time, but good manners seem to have failed this company.
Brook Campbell
Jan 06, 2021
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Not sure why they have bad reviews? I moved here from Essex not knowing any areas but they found me an absolutely stunning flat and was absolutely hassle free to rent it. I can't praise them enough. The couple of issues I've had they have dealt with them extremely fast and efficiently. Would recommend to anyone.
Frankie Gillett Munro
Nov 26, 2020
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Hi thought I'd leave a review as iv had nothing but a good experience with Linda Mathews, Lee did our viewings an was extremely helpful very polite an professional we viewed 2 properties both lovely an now have moved in to one and are very happy, iv spoken to linda and Maria a couple times an again very lovely an polite an will do anything to help u out, easy to talk to an friendly service highly recommended
