Spencer & Servi Real Estate, Surry Hills
Spencer & Servi Real Estate is a long-standing, premier real estate agent in Surry Hills, helping East Sydney and Inner West clients buy, sell and rent commercial and residential property. Since 1980 our small specialist team has combined sales, leasing and property management, with properties typically selling in about 8 weeks and rentals leasing in close to 5 weeks. We service Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Redfern, Waterloo, Zetland, Potts Point, Elizabeth Bay, Ultimo, Glebe, Newtown and the wider Inner West. Consistent 5.0 star online reviews reflect careful advice and local insight, helping you secure the best result with less stress.
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9h-17h
- tuesday: 9h-17h
- wednesday: 9h-17h
- thursday: 9h-17h
- friday: 9h-17h
- saturday: 9h-15h
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Spencer & Servi Real Estate, Surry Hills: Reviews
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Reviews on Google
3,6 out of 5 from 107 reviews
Fantastic experience: We had a really great experience with David at Spencer and Servi. He was lovely to deal with, took us seriously from the start and was always fair and straightforward. We really appreciated how easy he made the process and felt like he genuinely wanted to help us get into our home. Thank you David and Zoie!!! - Ana
Dear Ana,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure helping you find your new home.
Zoie and I are so pleased that you felt supported throughout the process. Buying a home is such a big step and a very exciting milestone. It has been an absolute pleasure being able to help you.
We’re sure you’ll be very happy in your new home and create many wonderful memories.
Warmest regards,
David & Zoie
Spencer & Servi Real Estate
Fantastic experience: David was such a pleasure to deal with. An honest and fair agent who sold us the home of our dreams. Took us seriously, very responsive and generally just a lovely agent. Zoie was also wonderful. Thank you Spencer & Servi!
Hi Victoria,
Thank you so much for your very kind review. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you, and Zoie and I are delighted to have been able to assist you with such a significant milestone.
Wishing you every happiness and many wonderful years ahead in your new home.
Warm regards,
David
Fantastic experience: David and the team at Spencer and Servi expertly managed my Newtown property for 16 years. I think they should be called 'Extra mile real estate"!... the whole team of property managers definitely conveys a mindset of customer first thinking. Over 16 yrs of property mgmt I had a broad range of tenants and experiences, each requiring delicate attention at times, and i always felt my interests as landlord were 1st and foremost. Highly recommended for your property mgmt needs.
Dear Paul,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and more importantly for trusting Spencer & Servi with your Newtown property for 16 years.
It’s been a genuine privilege to look after your property over such a long period. Your “Extra mile real estate” comment certainly brought a smile to our faces!
On behalf of our entire property management team, thank you for your loyalty, confidence and very generous recommendation. It has been a pleasure working with you over the years.
We look forward to the next stage.
Warm regards
David and the Spencer & Servi team
Negative experience: The rental property next door is managed by Spencer Servi. The pipe in the property was leaking into our house through a shared wall. It caused severe water damage to our house. It took from the first notification in May 2025 until August 2026 to get the pipe replaced by the owners of the property. I understand agents are the go between and landlords can make these situations very hard for everyone. It has however been a very difficult, slow, disappointing process dealing with this organisation.
Dear Emma,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
We understand the frustration and disruption caused by the damage to your home. We appreciate how stressful and drawn out a situation like this can be when the problem appears to have returned after repairs have been affected.
As the managing agent, our role is to communicate with an act on our landlords instructions. While we advocated for the issue to be addressed as promptly as possible, decisions regarding repairs of this nature ultimately rest with the property owner and on occasion the insurers. We understand that this distinction is of little comfort when you are dealing with the consequences.
We always aim to facilitate the best possible outcome for all parties and regret that in this instance the problem appears to have returned.
If you would like to discuss the matter further, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you directly.
Kind regards
Spencer & Servi Real Estate
David Servi
Fantastic experience: As a tenant, Philip Sucitra was such a pleasure to have as an agent for my 2 year lease. He was always very thoughtful and polite in tending to both mine and the landlord's needs with consistent care and timeliness. Thanks Phil
Dear Helene,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience of Phil during your tenancy. I’m delighted that you felt so well looked after by Phil.
Phil makes a huge effort to always look after his tenants and landlords with the utmost pride, care and professionalism and I know he will really appreciate your kind comments.
Thank you again for taking the time to write of your experience and we wish you the very best and hope that we can help you again in the future.
Kind regards,
David Servi
Spencer & Servi Real Estate
Fantastic experience: We were referred to David Servi by a trusted third party, and from our very first meeting it was clear we had made the right choice. David guided us through every stage of the sales process with honesty, professionalism and excellent communication. He kept us informed throughout the campaign, provided sound advice on pricing, marketing and auction strategy, and worked tirelessly to generate strong buyer interest. His experience and negotiating skills were evident on auction day, where our property attracted four registered bidders and sold under the hammer. Selling a home can be stressful, but David made the process as smooth and straightforward as possible. We would have no hesitation in recommending David and the team at Spencer & Servi to anyone looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated real estate agent.
Thank you so much for your very kind review. It was a genuine pleasure working with you throughout the sale of your property.
I’m especially grateful that you were referred to me. Referrals are something I never take for granted, so knowing you felt confident in your decision from our very first meeting means a great deal.
Thank you for placing your trust in my advice and strategy throughout the campaign. It was very pleasing to have four registered bidders competing on auction day in this market. I’m very glad that we achieved a successful sale under the hammer. Outcomes like that are always a team effort, and I appreciate the confidence you placed in me every step of the way.
On behalf of everyone at Spencer & Servi, thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. I wish you every happiness in the next chapter, and if I can ever assist you, your family or friends in the future, I’d be delighted to help.
Warm regards,
David Servi
Spencer & Servi Real Estate
Fantastic experience: David’s Review ★★★★★ David Servi provided truly outstanding service from start to finish. My husband and I were purchasing from interstate, and David made the entire process feel smooth, simple, and stress-free. He was incredibly accommodating, attentive, and helpful, arranging additional property viewings, providing measurements, and responding to every request with patience and professionalism. Thanks to David’s friendly approach and genuine care, we felt completely supported and “move-in ready” by the time everything was finalised. We can’t thank David enough and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and lovely real estate agent.
Poppy and Peter,
Thank you so much for your beautiful review—it truly means a lot. It was a pleasure getting to know you and helping you find your new home. I’m glad I could make the interstate process feel easier and that you felt supported throughout.
Thank you for your trust—it’s always my goal to treat clients like family, and I’m grateful that came through.
Poppy, your carrot cake was absolutely delicious—such a thoughtful and appreciated gesture!
I hope you create many wonderful memories in your new home. Please stay in touch, and don’t hesitate to reach out if I can help you or your loved ones in the future.
Warmest regards,
David
Fantastic experience: Thank you Spencer & Servi for helping me renting out my apartment in Darlinghurst. Luke and Jako have been incredibly kind and patiently guiding me through the process with absolute honesty. I cannot thank them enough for their expertise and professionalism. They communicated exceptionally well, proved to be highly reliable and punctual and remained completely fair to both the tenant and myself as a landlord. I have so much trust and respect for them, and I believe anyone looking for a genuine real estate agent would definitely agree with me. Tam
Dear Tam,
Thank you very much for your very kind and thoughtful review. We are delighted that you have chosen to entrust your property to our team. We look forward to working with you as one of our landlords. We trust that you are settling in to your new home, and that the stress of your move has faded.
David
Fantastic experience: When I was in the market looking to sell my property, David came highly recommended. David has an impressive ability to make clients feel understood and well taken care of. His attention to detail is second to none and he is passionate about ensuring client satisfaction and a positive outcome. Attentive and responsive throughout the process, David left me feeling thoroughly looked after. Will definitely be engaging his services again!
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was an absolute pleasure assisting you.
I truly appreciate your recognition of the care, attention to detail, and commitment I strive to bring to every client relationship. Selling a property is a significant decision, and I’m delighted that you have felt supported and informed throughout the process.
Thank you again for placing your trust in me. I wish you all the very best for the future and look forward to assisting you again whenever the need arises.
David
Fantastic experience: I have been dealing with Spencer Servi as both a tenant and a landlord for over twenty years and they have always been amazing. More recently Luke has been superb in helping with a very fast transition period which took away a lot of stress.
Hi Marcus,
Thank you very much for your very kind review. We look forward to being able to work with you for the next 20 years or so as well!
Fantastic experience: Over a 30 year period, David & his team have sold me two houses &, subsequently, onsold both of them. My experience has always been nothing short of excellent. David, in particular, & more recently Stephen Wang, pulled out all stops to sell my Redfern Terrace in what had become a very difficult economic time. David, with his decades of experience dealing with a number of economic slumps, was always reassuring me that my house would sell, & sell it surely did. I have nothing but praise for the expertise & efficiency of David's team. Nothing was ever a problem & everything was done with a genuine warmth & concern for the client. Maureen
Dear Maureen,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I’m so glad we finally got a good result for you in these uncertain times. It has been an absolute pleasure working with such a lovely, generous and patient client.
Now we’ll have to try and find you your next property! Rest assured, we’re on the job.
Fantastic experience: We are very very happy with Spencer and Servi Real Estate Agent at Randwick. David Servi has gone above and beyond to help us preparing our unit sale. The unit looked spectacular when it was completed and David and his team worked very hard to get the best price for us We are very thankful for his advice and assistance at a stressful time. We do not hesitate in recommending this Real Estate Agent. Anne and Barry
Dear Anne & Barry,
It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and thank you very, very much for choosing Spencer & Servi Real Estate. We enjoyed helping you prepare the apartment for sale and we’re hoping that it’s gone some small way to assisting Andrew and his future.
We imagine you must be having a fabulous time on your cruise and look forward to catching up with you upon your return.
Fantastic experience: Spencer & Servi have been managing my investment properties for over 30 years… the properties are in excellent condition as the regular inspections and attention to detail regarding maintenance is second to none… communication is quick and efficient. Have never had a problem tenant as the vetting process is thorough. Have also recommended Spencer & Servi to friends selling properties. All extremely satisfied with the outcomes… 100% would recommend.
Thank you Cate for your very kind review. We love having you (and your friends) as clients. It’s always a pleasure to work with you.
Fantastic experience: Luke is a great property manager. He is respectful, reliable and responsive. He always made sure all our issues and questions were resolved immediately. Thank you Luke!
Thank you very much for your kind review of Luke. We’re very lucky to have him on our team. We wish you all the best and hope to be able to assist you further.
Fantastic experience: Cannot recommend Stephen Wang and Servi real estate any better. If you want someone who truly cares and will go above and beyond for his clients to achieve the best result look no further. Having to sell my family home after my parents passing he helped me through the tough process with compassion and understanding. Not your typical “agent”. Thanks Steve.
Hi Peter,
Thank you very much for placing so much trust in Stephen and the team at Spencer & Servi Real Estate. We really enjoyed the journey with you, although there were so many memories and emotions for you during the process. We wish you all the very best for the road ahead, and trust that your beautiful new car is enjoyed to the max.
Best wishes,
David & Stephen
Fantastic experience: Property Management and Leasing: For more than 10 years, Spencer & Servi have managed several properties for me. During that time, they have readily secured new tenants and attended to any number of property issues - some of which were quite technical. This work has always been carried out promptly, courteously and with a high degree of professionalism. In a word, they certainly know what they are doing!
Dear Raymond,
Thank you very much for your kind review. We live having you as a client and deeply appreciate your ongoing support.
David and the team at
Spencer & Servi Real Estate
Fantastic experience: Spencer and Servi have been an absolute pleasure. Having been with them for the last 4/5 years they have been attentitive and fair with any requests. I'd be most likely to be attracted to their professionalism and company in the future.
Thank you Jack. We really appreciate that you took the time to share your Spencer & Servi experience. We look forward to continuing to work with you.
Kind regards,
David and the team.
Fantastic experience: I’ve been a tenant for 5 years and have always had a fantastic experience dealing with the property managers. Philip is attentive and thorough. Communication has always been clear and Professional
Dear Ewan,
Thank you for your very kind review of Spencer & Servi and Philip. We so glad you enjoy being a Spencer & Servi tenant. We look forward to continuing to look after you.
Kind regards,
David and the team at Spencer & Servi
Fantastic experience: Jeko was nice and approachable. The apartments didn’t fit what I needed, but he made sure to answer my questions.
Thank you Harold for your kind review. Hopefully, Jeko and our team can help find you something that suits. We wish you all the best in your search for a suitable home.
Fantastic experience: Stephen communicated throughout the sale of the property making my wife and I comfortable at all times, highly recommend.
Dear Chris,
Thank you very much for your kind review of Stephen. We wish you and your wife the very best with your future properties and look forward to being of further assistance to you.
Fantastic experience: For the past 16 years Spencer & Servi have been managing our very high maintenance rental property. The property management team have always provided the highest level of service, tirelessly going above and beyond to look after both our tenants and also in helping liaise with the body corporate. Would highly recommend! Chris & Louise Mentor
Dear Louise,
Thank you so much for your very kind review of the team at Spencer & Servi.
16 years has flown by and we have loved having you and Chris as clients. We hope to welcome you back as investors in the New South Wales property market again before too long.
Fantastic experience: I was a client of Spencer & Servi for many years while they managed our apartment, and my experience with the company has been consistently excellent. The team is professional, organised, and very responsive, with a strong focus on practical solutions and clear communication. Over the years they handled tenants, maintenance, and unexpected issues efficiently and with minimal stress for us as owners. I always felt that the property was being looked after properly and that things were under control. In particular, Philip Sucitra, who managed our apartment for most of that time, demonstrated the high standard of service the company provides - reliable, calm, and always professional. Based on many years as a client, I can confidently recommend Spencer & Servi to property owners looking for experienced and trustworthy management.
Dear Anatol,
Thank you very much for your very kind review. We love working with Phil and feel very privileged to have him as a part of my team.
We wish you all the very best in the future, and hope that we are able to work with you again in the future.
Fantastic experience: I chose Spencer & Servi Real Estate because of their strong local reputation, and they more than lived up to it. Their experience showed in every conversation, but it was their personal approach that really impressed me. They were always available, always honest, and always focused on achieving the best outcome. I felt like more than just another client, they made me feel like a friend and that makes all the difference.
Andrea, thank you very much for your kind review. We’re glad you enjoyed the Spencer & Servi experience and indeed you have become our friend. We look forward to continuing our partnership with you.
Fantastic experience: Spencer Servi and specifically Luke Mavromatis have looked after our property for 5 years, providing excellent property management, responsive to our requests as landlords and those of our tenants. Highly recommended.
Thank you very much for your kind words. We’ve loved having you as clients. It will be great to see you back in Surry Hills.
Fantastic experience: What makes David Servi special is the long lasting relationships he keeps with his clients. David has helped us buy and sell properties in Sydney and regional NSW for nearly 20 years. He’s the first person we call if we’re thinking of making a change or an investment. He has always given honest and valuable advice that has been instrumental in helping us to invest wisely.
Thank you so much for your very kind words. It’s been a genuine pleasure working with you over the years, and I truly value the trust you’ve placed in me across both Sydney and regional NSW. Being your first call when you’re considering a change or an investment means a great deal to me. I’m most appreciative of the warm friendship and long-standing professional relationship we’ve built and look forward to continuing to help you make confident, well-informed decisions into the future.
Fantastic experience: Communication with the landlord/property manager was clear, responsive, and professional at all times, which made the leasing process and ongoing management smooth and reliable. Any maintenance or queries were handled promptly, definitely one of the best real estates I’ve personally dealt with
Thank you, Shannon, for such a kind review. It’s been a pleasure working with you and your family, and we really appreciate your thoughtful words. We wish you well on your travels and look forward to continuing our relationship in the future.
Fantastic experience: David Servi and the Spencer & Servi team managed our Waterloo apartment for 5 years & several tenancies. He was professional and caring in his approach, always mindful of the big picture and advised us on everything from rental prices to replacement appliances. He looked after our apartment and us excellently. Owning a property a long way away can be challenging, but we never felt there was an issue with anything. David and the Spencer & Servi team would just deal with everything that came up without fuss. I am surprised to see bad reviews here and can only imagine they are from disgruntled tenants who have an axe to grind. It wasn't always plain sailing with our rental - we had a bad tenant at one time - but the Spencer & Servi team managed the situation very well without issue. It was a pleasure dealing with David Servi and having a trusting team to rely on over the years we owned the property. We are grateful for their assistance.
Thank you very much for your kind words, Tony. It was a pleasure dealing with you. We wish you well with your travels and adventures far and wide.
We look forward to staying in touch and helping you with any of your real estate needs in the future.
Fantastic experience: We couldn’t be happier with the service we received from Spencer Servi Real Estate for the sale of our apartment in Waterloo. From the very first conversation, David was professional, proactive, and genuinely invested in achieving the best possible outcome for us. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process which made what can be a stressful experience feel smooth and well managed. David's knowledge of the local market was outstanding, and advice around pricing, presentation, and strategy was spot on. Most importantly, he delivered a fantastic result and handled every step with integrity, confidence, and care. We always felt supported and well represented. If you’re looking for an agency that combines market expertise with a personal, respectful approach, we would highly recommend Spencer Servi Real Estate. An absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish.
Amanda, thank you so much for your lovely review! It was an absolute pleasure helping you sell your apartment, and I’m thrilled that you had such a positive experience. Wishing you all the best with your properties in Mullumbimby and beyond!
Fantastic experience: Exceptional professional service. Have used Spencer Servi as both a property manager and selling a property could not be happier with the team and principal David Servi.
Thank you, Mike, for taking the time to leave such a great review. We truly appreciate your support and are glad you had a positive experience with us. Your feedback means a lot to our team, and we look forward to working with you again in the future.
Fantastic experience: I’ve sold twice through Spencer and Servi and have found David and his team to be knowledgeable, thorough and enthusiastic (without being painful)! I’ve been very happy with the results and would happily recommend them.
Thank you, Michael. You’ve been a dream client we wish you well with your real estate ventures outside of Sydney and look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Fantastic experience: The team at Spencer Servi are so lovely to have in our workspace. They work extremely hard and continually bring warmth and positivity to our day.
Dear Jack, thank you so much for your kind comments. We all spend a lot of time at work, so we might as well make it the most positive experience possible, right? The culture of our people is at the heart of our business - helping people find new homes.
Positive experience: These guys were alright.
Thank you for your kind words. We hope we can earn 5 stars from you in the future. Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you wish to discuss how we can assist you in future.
Fantastic experience: Rented with Spencer Servi for 2.5 years and had a wonderful experience. They’ve always been very friendly and quick to respond. Would definitely rent with them again! :)
Thank you very much for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Fantastic experience: Were very happy to deal with this agency! A special thank you to Luke Mavromatis! Best agent ever! Highly recommended
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Fantastic experience: Me and my wife rent with this agency for 5 years! It was great experience! Very helpful and responsive! Special thank you for the agent Luke Mavromatis, you are the best agent we have ever dealt with!
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Negative experience: Avoid this agency at all costs. This has been the worst experience I have ever had with a real estate agent. I have had a non-functioning blind for nearly six months of my tenancy, and despite multiple requests, it remains unresolved. More concerningly, two leaks in the ceiling from a recent storm caused significant flooding in the dining and kitchen area, yet the agency has shown no urgency in addressing it and has provided minimal communication. I submitted photos and a video showing water pouring from the ceiling and over a light switch—an obvious safety hazard. More than two weeks have passed, and I have yet to receive an update on whether the issue has been resolved. My property manager, Philip, has failed to provide adequate communication or show any sense of responsibility, and despite escalating my concerns to David Servi, I have received no response. The level of neglect and disregard for tenants' well-being is appalling. If you value communication, professionalism, and basic duty of care, do not lease through this agency.
Negative experience: I recently moved to Sydney and rented a property through this agency. Unfortunately, my experience has not been great. Upon moving in, we encountered several unresolved issues with the rangehood, microwave, ventilation, and air conditioning. Communication with the property manager was difficult—emails often went unanswered for 2-3 weeks, and only after multiple follow-ups did we get any response. Additionally, the property manager didn't check in with us to ensure we were settling in well. Tbh, the positive reviews here mainly come from landlords who benefit from having their properties managed, while tenants like us struggle with inadequate support. I hope the agency can work on being more responsive and attentive to tenants' needs in the future.
Adrienne, I’m sorry to hear of your difficulties. Please do not hesitate to contact me and we will try to resolve any issues. Kind regards, David Servi
Negative experience: Renters are treated very badly and they completely ignore you if there are maintenance issues. They will also use shady tactics to not return bonds.
Negative experience: Extremely bad experience. The property I rented was in terrible condition upon move-in day. Despite assurances of thorough cleaning, I found mold, dead cockroach bodies everywhere, and filth throughout the property. The carpet was dirty, kitchen cabinets moldy, sofa moldy. The property manager ignored my concerns and tried to hastily clean instead of addressing the serious issues. I was left homeless on my move-in day due to the unlivable conditions. Waste a lot of my money and time and finally cancel the contract.
Negative experience: With out doubt the worst real estate agent I ever use Never return calls never do inspections on properties . They don’t even know the rules of property management and when they make mistake all they say is we don’t have enough stuff to do the jop but still charge your commission .Landlords think well before you list your property with Spencer &servi if I could give them less then 1 star I will .David the owner was aware of the mistakes and never call me to say sorry or compensate for the money I lost due to the mistake
Dear George,
We sorry that you feel that way.
We have been in regular communication with you.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us again and we can try to resolve your concerns.
Positive experience: I had a mediocre experience with this real estate until Luke became my property manager. He’s great.
Hi Shannon,
Thank you for taking the time to praise Luke. Please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your prior experience.
Fantastic experience: Good local real estate agent. Staff are responsive to requests and are commited to resolving issues. They are a pleasure to deal with.
Thank you Mark for your kind words.
Fantastic experience: Very helpful and professional organisation.
Thank you Dianne for your kind words.
Negative experience: Purposefully listed a rental at a lower price then raised it once applications came in. Don't reply to emails or time sensative obligations they agreed to. Classic unethical real estate agents
Thank you Tom for raising your concerns.
Please contact us at Spencer & Servi if you wish to discuss this matter – we always endeavour to meet prospective tenants’ expectations and always act fairly and ethically.
Fantastic experience: Great service from David and his team! Would highly recommend
Thank you so much Emily and Coen. We wish you every happiness in your new home.
Fantastic experience: I couldn't be happier with the service and professionalism from David, Melanie and the team at Spencer and Servi. I can trust them completely and not have to worry , second guess or chase up anything. After a short hiatus with other agents its an absolute pleasure and comfort doing business with Spencer and Servi again. I look forward to a long association with S&S .
Positive experience: I was impressed by Melanie , the property manager, her prompt action and dedication in work is rare to see in my last 40 years experience as landlord, truly an valuable staff and also to the clients.
Fantastic experience: I have been a tenant with Spencer and Servi for over 3 years now and the entire team have been nothing short of outstanding. The communication with them has been very swift and professional the entire time and they have always been approachable if I needed any assistance. If there was any issues, they were more than happy to assist and any issues were dealt with swiftly and professionally. A special mention to David, Mel and Meredith for all their wonderful assistance. Their efforts deserve a tonne of recognition and I appreciate everything you have done. Travis.
Thank you very much Travis. We love having you living with us! Thank you for being such a great tenant. David
Fantastic experience: You will not meet a better, more knowledgeable or professional property sales agent than David Servi. Trust is not often a word I think of when speaking about property sales - but I would trust David with a (big) bag of cash and a plane ticket. Our investment property needed a makeover before sale which would have been difficult for us as we don't live in Sydney. David did all the groundwork for us using his contacts, tradies etc but all billing us directly. If you let him he will guide you to realise the very best price you could ever hope to get. The time and effort he put in with our apartment was amazing. We got a price that was higher than our expectation and the higher side of what David Servi said he hoped for. We did all of this in lockdown including an online auction and his team managed it all brilliantly. His knowledge of the Surry Hills and surrounding area is brilliant having been built over some 40 years working in the area and that is invaluable. David also has a wicked sense of humour and a great person to chat with, probably about anything! The human touch and personal service is alive and well at Spencer & Servi. Thanks Meredith. Thanks David. Thanks to all of you at Spencer & Servi. You rock.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was great dealing with you guys. Dream clients!
Fantastic experience: I've been a tenant of Spencer & Servi for 6+ years. I've found them to be excellent property managers, professional, responsive and most importantly - genuinely kind, nice and understanding people.
Thank you so much Georgia. We’ll miss you and hope our paths cross again. So glad to hear you are enjoying and making the most of your new digs.
Fantastic experience: The team at Spencer and Servi have been great. As long term renters (> 5 years) they have been great to deal with. All staff including Melanie as our current property manager and staff at reception have been fair to deal with and responsive to any issues that need to be addressed. From application, to renewal, to final inspection and timely full bond return they have been a great real estate agent to deal with. They have always been compassionate and allowed our pets to be treated like members of the family.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to having you as clients again in the future.
Negative experience: Without doubt, the worse real estate agents I have witnessed in Sydney. Changed property manager and never contacted me, made complaints for an illegal renovation in a unit upstairs that were never investigated. The owner seems to agree as he used a different real estate agent to sell the property after I moved out. These other reviewers saying the team are highly professional gave me a good chuckle. Emails unanswered, keys missing, non-responsive to complaints. David was aware of this too and did nothing. AVOID.
Negative experience: If I could do zero stars I would. Don’t rent from here especially if the property manager is Andres Zapata! We had rented a place for few years from here and all I can say is that they were useless. My roommate and I were co leasing the place and yet he would only email my roommate for when housing inspections would be occurring and any other related queries. Which was a continuous problem as my roommate wasn’t always In the country. When we asked at the start of the lease for fly screens and new curtains, they promised to get it sorted and never did. Andres is always also conveniently away when you request for any thing from him. I requested for rental ledger and after a week waiting, I had to call the receptionist who told us he was away, provided his number and told me to text him. Also at the end of of our lease we request over a week in advance for house inspection on set dates as we could only get that time off from work and wanted to tidy up anything we may of missed on the spot. We called the receptionist numerous times who promised to get Andres to get back to us. We told Jack who was putting the place up for rental inspections (which one we were only told a day prior and also I was not cc’d into the email even though again I was on the lease) who also said would follow up with Andres. When we contacted them all again on the days we asked he was off work again. We even asked if someone else can look at the place and no response. When he did the rental inspection by himself a week after the end of lease. He pointed out grout that he believed was still dirty even though three people inclusive of professional cleaners that they recommended, a small smug the cleaners missed (this could of been fixed on days we requested) and the stove vents which were washed by the cleaners and dishwasher. Which was over 100.00 invoice. Cause he advised option of professional cleaners or cleaning it ourselves even though we had already handed the keys in on the 1 day prior to the end of lease day and had emailed him advising of this also. So he was fully aware we couldn’t get back in the house. Lastly it took them a over fortnight to sort out getting our bond back. All in all this real estate is extremely unprofessional and unhelpful. Note this is only a fragment of the troubles we had with this real estate. Plus the advertisement originally for the place was misleading (which they are currently using) it’s not a three bedrooms it’s two bedrooms and a very small study at most. Plus the car parking is really just one car park stretched out. You’ll be double parking and mostly like won’t fit two cars.
Negative experience: Repeatedly unprofessional, unethical and purposefully misleading communication between the agent Nadia El Arab and myself during my short tenancy. Ended in tribunal proceedings in which she lied to the judge. Completely misrepresented the situation and themselves - not a boutique experience at all. Will never deal with this agency again.
Fantastic experience: Very helpful and nice. Elaine went out of her way to show me a property that I ended up renting and Karee did her best to get the deal I wanted. Am very happy with my experience so far.
Thank you for your kind words.
Fantastic experience: We had an absolutely brilliant experience with Spencer & Servi! Eliane, who showed us our new home, was exceptional and helped us personally every step of the way. Plus, we've found our dreamy new home and cannot be more excited about the memories we will create there. Thank you Eliane and team!
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Fantastic experience: Great service - Elaine and team were welcoming and helpful the whole way through the process!
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Fantastic experience: Thank you a lot for the best service Ms Sarah and Elaine , thanks
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Fantastic experience: I would like to thank Spencer & Servi for all of their help. It has been a very easy process to rent a property off them and they have gone above and beyond to assist me, particularly Elaine at reception, and Mark & Andreas as property managers. I would recommend this agency.
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Fantastic experience: Elaine and Stefano were lovely people to deal with when finding a rental property. They were friendly and most helpful. I recommend this agency to you. C.C
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Fantastic experience: Great service and very friendly. I do not speak English person but they so kind to help and understand look like friends. Fixed any issues so fast. This is a perfect property company that I recommend.
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Negative experience: The front desk lady have the “ balls” to quick me out of the real state cause I request a change of the payment day as my pay day it’s after the rent pay day. They not responsive , and for somethibg get done it’s a hell of effort.
Negative experience: Dealing with Stefano was a quite disappointing experience. Never again.
Negative experience: Very unprofessional and non empathetic behavior. Would not recommend this real estate at all.
Fantastic experience: We have had consistently exceptional service from the staff at Spencer and Servi. The director, David runs a highly professional team. We were recommended Spencer and Servi by another professional in Real Estate, 8 years ago. Since then their efforts in sales and as overseeing rental agents have not failed to exceed expectations. We couldn't speak more highly of Nadia, our current agent. Thank you!
Negative experience: Not very good with tenants, I actually moved house because the property manager was pretty arrogant and not very helpful. As a landlord myself I hope my property manager isn't loosing me income by treating tenants so badly.
Positive experience: Nadia has been super helpful with getting us assistance during COVID times. Both quick to respond and very professional, we would recommend Spencer & Servi to our friends and family.
Fantastic experience: We are renting through Spencer & Servi - they are always very responsive in working towards requested outcomes for us.
Negative experience: Worst experience with an agency so far. After viewing a small studio in Darlinghurst I wanted to make sure that the laundry area that was close to the unit wouldn't make any noise. For that reason, before I decided to rent I clearly asked the agent if the laundry area was noisy, to which he responded that it wasn't. After renting the property, I discovered that not only the noise was an issue, but also the smell coming from it. When I enquired the agency about it, they responded that as they "never lived in the property, they didn't know". After a couple months I had more problems. After a rainy day I noticed that there was a leakage in the house, and that rain was entering and ruining the carpet. I promptly contacted the agency so that they could arrange the repairs, although after weeks sending them emails to which they would normally respond in 3 to 5 days, I needed to arrange the repairs by myself with the building manager, in order to avoid ruining my furniture due to water damage. When COVID started, I was experiencing financial issues, and decided to apply for a rent reduction. I needed to wait for 7 weeks to be taken in consideration by them, and they only did when I notify them that I had to take the issue to the Fair Trading Department. They gave me a reduction when I had only 4 weeks until the end of my lease. I would highly suggest anyone considering this agency to read the reviews before signing in with them. I had the worst experience with an agency up to date, their staff lacks compassion for their customers and after signing the contract you value little to them. I make myself personally available to anyone that would like to have a first hand opinion of them. If you don't want to be mistreated, ignored, and treated rudely during your lease, do not sign in with this agency. . I am taking the time to write this review so that no one else will have to go through what I experienced.
Negative experience: Disgusting sleazy American...rudest people ever
Fantastic experience: Professional, personable and ethical. David Servi develops a relationship with his clients and takes a long-term view, putting their best interests first. I would highly recommend him as a real estate agent.
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Negative experience: Worst realtor in the world, hands down! I've lived all my life in rental properties around the world and my experience with Spencer has pushed me to seriously considering buying a property! Extremely unprofessional, cannot handle a computer ( we're in 2020 now! ) to even reverse a transaction on a excel sheet and still owe me money and it's been over 2 months since we left our last property. Word of advice 1) do not ever rent anything from them 2) if you HAVE to, make sure you pay using a bank account that allows you to reverse transactions ( like I did ) so that you can get your money back. Religion is the only hope if Silke happens to be your property manager, especially if it has anything to do with her and dealing with a electronic device such as a computer.
Negative experience: RENTERS BEWARE: This agency is extremely dodgy. Having rented with them for 2 years I can tell you they do not care one bit about their tenants. They do not action any requests, are extremely slow to reply to anything and will try to gauge you for money at any chance they can get. Any communication you have with them after you move in ends of being extremely condescending and unprofessional. Having spoken with various contractors that do work for them and other people that have rented/and looked to rent with them the experience is pretty much the same across the board. I Know someone who paid a holding fee for a property and moved out of their house in preparation to move in only to have Spencer&Servi then refund the holding fee and rent the property for a higher price. They are dodgy dodgy dodgy. I suspect they manage a few portfolios for large clients with many properties and I also suspect they own many of their own properties and are self managing. Please avoid renting with this agency if you have the choice. In my years of renting I've never had such a poor experience and been treated like a piece of dirt. If you do rent with them make sure you only correspond in e-mails, keep a record of everything and get familiar with your rights as a tenant and hold them to it If uncertain about anything go to the Tribunal or call Tenants Union NSW for free advice.
Fantastic experience: Such nice helpful people, made me feel welcome
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Fantastic experience: Very professional and friendly service from Saiyida. She was available throughout and very accommodating. I would definitely rent through her again in the future. The receptionist, Elaine, was also very friendly and helpful when I collected the keys to my new apartment.
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Negative experience: Didn't bother turning up to an inspection, current tenant slagging them off, pictures and description highly misleading. Seems very unprofessional, uncaring and insincere.
Fantastic experience: Have been renting a place through Spencer & Servi for 3 years and have only had great experiences with them thus far. Would highly recommend.
Negative experience: The most disorganised property manager we have ever dealt with. We had a barrage of trades coming through the property to huge disruption. We raised objections with one work in particular, two man holes being cut through the floor and the mess it left. The landlord decided to sell the property (unsurprising not through Spencer and Servi, and according to them they were not even informed of the sale until we reached out). Upon exit we received an email from the property manger questioning why we had cut holes through the floor and that the owner would be very disturbed by this. Completely verifying our objection that had no idea what works were even ordering to be done and did not listen or even read our concerns. I would avoid as a landlord and a tenant.
Fantastic experience: Just approved for a fantastic property thanks to Edward Quince at SS. He made it his personal mission to find the perfect home, listening to our criteria and thinking outside the box to deliver more than what we expected. Worked swiftly and efficiently to get a great deal and we are hugely grateful. Big cheers
Fantastic experience: I’ll rate you 5 stars for putting up with Phil Somerset!
Fantastic experience: I was very impressed with Vanni Martina at Spencer and Servi while he managed my rental property. He was very knowledgeable, provided good advice and was above all responsive. I couldn’t have asked for better service.
Fantastic experience: Genuine, trustworthy, team of professionals. The managing agent and team are extremely dedicated and positive. They always respond in a supportive manner focusing on solutions. This year when our original, wonderful managing agent left to go overseas, we were fortunate to have a new managing agent who is just as highly experienced, communicative, and action oriented. He is extremely helpful, responds to all questions and acts straight away. Highly recommend Spencer & Servi .
Positive experience: Although communication could be better (to be fair there were three property manager changes), the current one - Evangelia has dealt my issues with integrity and respect. They even let me move in the new property at my convenient time despite being immediately available. I recommend them
Negative experience: Not quite professional when it comes to communication. You receive automated emails and text and there is lack of transparency. Would not recommend anyone.
Negative experience: Antonio Mesiti is the worst agent I ever came across. Do not deal with him. Rude and arrogant! When sent an email when there was an issue some time ago - replied with "WE DONT CARE WHAT YOU THINK! WE FED UP WITH YOU!" Who talk to people like that while dealing business? DO NOT GO THERE! Should I mention that not helpful and useless? YES! Moved in, took forever to request for necessary repairs and urgent needs for the maintenance and health and safety - nothing happened and all requests ignored!
Negative experience: Emailed the Agency in regards to a property and application multiple times. After 3 missed contacts I had to call. Had my time wasted for a few days until I wanted to put a deposit down to be told it was already taken. All round waste of time Very frustrating to deal with
Fantastic experience: David Servi and the people at Spencer & Servi are professional and thorough. Excellent advice about real estate over the years has probably saved us thousands of dollars.
Negative experience: Rented a house in Surry Hills (13 Norton Street) for 4 months. Pricing and location was very good but property itself was old and outdated. Property management was even worse. They had no idea how to run a business and the property manager even got fired after the 3rd month of us being there. New property manager was not any better. Overall, very unprofessional business, employees did not respond in timely manner. Still struggling to receive any part of bond back. They seem to just be taking advantage of college-aged people because they know they can. In addition, they left us with no light in the living room after water dripped down and shorted out the overhead light. Said they would come back and replace it that week but then never came back the entire 3 more months we were there. Avoid at all costs.
Fantastic experience: Lovely people without the BS
Negative experience: I rented an apartment from them for 2 yrs and it was horrible. The washing machine broke and was never fixed. The fridge broke and they took 6 months to fix it. They people are the worst landlords with whom I have ever dealt. Just horrible - steer clear.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic agent
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