I had fantastic customer service from…
I had fantastic customer service from Juliana Webb. She was really helpful, efficient and friendly.

HML Group is a specialist in block and estate management, offering comprehensive property management services across the UK. With over 50 years of experience, the company manages approximately 100,000 units, providing tailored solutions for residential management companies (RMCs) and homeowners. HML Group emphasizes local expertise by maintaining 16 offices nationwide, ensuring that each property is overseen by a dedicated property manager supported by advanced technology and a skilled back-office team. The company collaborates closely with The Property Institute and is powered by B-hive Property Solutions, which enhances its capability to deliver compliant and effective property management services. HML Group’s focus on local contractors and knowledgeable staff allows for reliable maintenance and support, catering specifically to the needs of leaseholders within the residential sector.
HML Group receives a significant amount of negative feedback, with many reviewers expressing frustration over poor service and management practices. Customers frequently cite issues with communication, noting that the company is slow to respond and often fails to resolve even simple problems.
Complaints about steep increases in property management fees are common, with some claiming charges have doubled without justification. Despite these criticisms, a minority of reviewers highlight positive experiences, praising specific staff members like Shayana, Amy, and Tahira for their helpfulness and efficiency. However, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, with many consumers feeling that HML Group operates unprofessionally and lacks accountability. Overall, the majority view reflects significant dissatisfaction with the company's services.
Summary generated with AI from recent reviews
Each source counts by its number of reviews. Only reviews written by people are scored.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | 6-mo | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trustpilot Imported Trustpilot reviews | 2.2 | 60 | 100% | -0.4 | ● Low |
Monthly average rating from reviews written by people · latest review Sep 2025.
| Month | Average | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25 | 1.9 | 9 |
| May 25 | 2.1 | 7 |
| Jun 25 | 2.6 | 21 |
| Jul 25 | 1.9 | 13 |
| Aug 25 | 2.2 | 9 |
| Sep 25 | 1.0 | 1 |
Share of positive (4–5★) and negative (1–2★) reviews mentioning each topic · based on the 60 most recent reviews.
“This is the second time I have had contact with HML and Amy and Tahira were helpful and efficient on both occasions”
“This company is absolutely terrible”
Same method for every company: overall rating, legitimacy checks, the average rating of reviews mentioning each area and the 6-month trend · Shopping & Fashion.
| Company | Overall | Legit | Service | Value | Trend | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 out of 5 (poor) | 100 out of 100 | 2.4 out of 5 (poor) | 1.0 out of 5 (poor) | — | 60 | |
| 1.3 out of 5 (poor) | 100 out of 100 | 1.2 out of 5 (poor) | 1.1 out of 5 (poor) | — | 1,000 | |
| 2.9 out of 5 (fair) | 100 out of 100 | 2.5 out of 5 (poor) | 1.6 out of 5 (poor) | +4% | 1,000 | |
| 4.9 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | 4.9 out of 5 (good) | +2% | 397 | |
| 2.6 out of 5 (poor) | 100 out of 100 | 2.2 out of 5 (poor) | 1.8 out of 5 (poor) | +12% | 368 |
Bottom line: HML Group is #4 of 5 on overall rating in this group. On value, Red Run scores higher (4.9 vs 1.0).
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I had fantastic customer service from Juliana Webb. She was really helpful, efficient and friendly.
HML have their own brokering service which adds a huge mark up on business electric rates, resulting in thousands of pounds per development being extracted to themselves as the brokers.
Ambily Was so efficient in dealing with my request. I needed documents sent over to me in a really short space of time and Ambily understood the urgency and provided what I needed the same day. Thanks so much
This management company is shockingly bad. They charge extortionate rates, are hard to get hold of, and do a terrible job of addressing concerns and maintenance. Communications go unanswered. For example, I asked for our building’s asbestos report in February. Eventually I received an asbestos report for a building that I do not live in and is not even in the same London borough. I pushed back and eventually got the asbestos report for my building but it was out of date by three years and contained open action items. I requested an updated asbestos report, as they are legally obligated to produce these every 6 or 12 months, and asked what work was done to address the action items. I have not received anything. It is now the end of June. I called and asked about this and my property manager told me that there is no asbestos in my building, that the asbestos is only in the building next door. This is contrary to the old asbestos report I have that says there are several locations of partially damaged asbestos throughout my building. I pointed this out and the project manager hung up on me. HML do not enforce the quality of the work their contractors do. For example, residents reported a large climbing plant on the building which was covering windows and flues from boilers, which is dangerous as windows are escape routes and a covered boiler flue can result in carbon monoxide ingress. HML should have removed the plant well before it was able to grow up to the second floor. Eventually one contractor was hired to remove the plant and they only removed the part they could reach from the ground, leaving it growing up the first and second floor. HML did not check their work and simply paid their invoice. I complained and another contractor came to finish the job. HML then paid their invoice. This means that what should have been simple maintenance resulted in duplicate contractor charges which comes straight out of the leaseholders’ pockets. Furthermore I found roots from the plant were growing inside my flat and causing a leak. HML warned me that this was likely outside of their responsibilities and if I wanted to get it fixed, it would be charged directly to me. It’s suspicious that they implied this around the same time that they emptied our reserve fund to redecorate the communal stairway in order to sell off the remaining two flats. I have a laundry list of items I could share here. But rest assured it’s just more of the same. At best, HML are riding the line of legality. At worst, they are intentionally breaking the law.
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Polarized pattern: few middle ratings. 30% of recent reviews are 4–5★ and 68% are 1–2★.
“Shayana was incredibly helpful throughout the process of contacting B-hive accounts to discuss and arrange an instalment plan. She took the initiative to reach out on my behalf, communicated clearly and efficiently, and ensured that all necessary details were handled promptly and professionally. Her support made a potentially stressful situation much more manageable, and her efforts are truly appreciated.”
Pathetic service, you can't connect with them on the phone or through the portal! It's just shocking. You get no evidence as to why the service charge was raised, etc, etc. Since last year I have been chasing them for some in documents, in Apr I got a message from the portal stating that they have closed my enquiry as they have supplied me with the information when they hadn't! From April I have been emailing them but zero response. Phone calls never get answered by the operator, gave up on trying today. Thinking of contacting the first tribunal.
I pulled out of a flat sale because of this management company. They took forever to send documentation and to reply to enquires. There seemed to be some big compliance issues that they weren’t prepared to address as well as a broken window and a balcony which wasn’t safe. It was a shame because I loved the flat and felt bad for the sellers, but I knew I would encounter the same issues.
The directors of our management company asked HML Bristol to add some of our legal expenses to a leaseholder's service charge account. When I checked the account after 7 weeks, I found that they had failed to do so. Our legal action against the leaseholder was delayed as a result. If I hadn't checked, the account would probably never have been updated. I asked HML Bristol for some financial compensation for their poor service, but they are refusing.
Communication with the company can be extremely difficult. Phone numbers go to a central menu and callers are then cut off. Email communication can be slow and difficult. There seems to be a lack of communication between local site managers and central departments. A year ago I was unable to obtain permission to rent out a flat to Ukranian refugees. The site manager passed the enquiry to head office who passed it back to the site manager. Neither were able to deal with it and give a yes or no. More recently I have been trying to sell my property. Getting answers to queries from the buyer's solicitor has been a slow and painful process with muddle and miscommunication. I would have given HML a lower score had it not been for Michelle Rose in the conveyancing team. She finally took my case on board and worked towards an outcome. HML needs more people like her. Having a named person and direct email address made all the difference. Emails sent to the generic B Hive address only obtain a sporadic response. Having different people dealing with the emails means that complex tasks are not worked through to completion. Site managers do their best but they do not seem to be fully supported by the rest of the organisation.
Shayana has always been extremely helpful and quick with all accounting and finance queries - really apreciate the fast and accurate response times
The cost of a the selling your home pack is very expensive. I requested the 5 day pack which was even more expensive. However, I was still having to ask for further information which hadn't been included in the pack. It wasn't easy to speak to the correct person/department each time I called. Initially my solicitor was informed that it wasn't yourselves that provided the sellers pack, which it clearly was. When looking what other similar providers to yourselves, their home sellers pack are considerably cheaper.
I have worked a number of years with HML as the management company for various different apartment blocks that I am associated with and have found them to be the best out there and would have no problem recommending them. One block that comes to mind that I would certainly give 5 stars too would be Chalfont Court. The property manager there, Jade Hodson is always on hand when needed, deals quickly and efficiently with all the problems and handles the tenants kindly and professionally. Nothing is too much for her and we benefit from a well-run apartment block.
Jade Hodson is our Property Manager. She is very proactive and extremely knowledgeable. When we ask for her input, we know that she will rise to the challenge and resolve the problem. She is always polite, and is always more than helpful.
Just the worst. Staff seem to have no desire to actually fix issues and will just pass the buck or blame contractors without doing anything about it. I've been chasing for over six months to no avail. Don't take the five star reviews at face value - many are contractors or people just pleased with a conversation they've had. Read reviews from people who have needed HML to DO something and the results they've had. I implore you... Don't pick HML!!!! Update following comment to contact their customer experience team - I did so and have had no response in the three weeks since.
HML have managed our apartment building and associated grounds cost effectively and efficiently for a number of years now. More than this, they helped the Directors turn a ramshackle company and long neglected building into the model building and company it is today. Central to this transformation has been their Manager, Jade Hodson, who has been the model of professionalism throughout. I recommend her and her company to everyone looking for a new building Manager. With Jade its '5 stars' everyday. Thank you, Jade.
This management company charges a lot for doing as little as possible. They provide a poor value for money service. Despite numerous HSE notices in the blocks, there are constant breaches which are not taken seriously. Yasmin, our Property Manager, has a lax, woke attitude in dealing with any issues or complaints, including problem tenants and anti-social behaviour. Under our Lease, it is not permitted to keep a cat/dog in our flats but she has even turned a blind eye to tenants having dogs on the site, which breaches not only the Lease but any Tenancy Agreement. The main entrance door to our block is over 37 years old and falling to pieces but rather than replace it, it keeps being patched up! Look elsewhere if you want a decent Management company.
Very quick response as needed. We were kept informed of what the procedure was and updated on the matter as soon as possible.
Jasmine Rekhi helped solve my concerns with some long term technical issues with my HML account. She was reassuring and her tone and ownership of the situation was really impressive and reduced my stress levels! Thank you Jasmine for your efforts and reassuring style.
HML Group is a specialist in block and estate management, offering comprehensive property management services across the UK. With over 50 years of experience, the company manages approximately 100,000 units, providing tailored solutions for residential management companies (RMCs) and homeowners. HML Group emphasizes local expertise by maintaining 16 offices nationwide, ensuring that each property is overseen by a dedicated property manager supported by advanced technology and a skilled back-office team. The company collaborates closely with The Property Institute and is powered by B-hive Property Solutions, which enhances its capability to deliver compliant and effective property management services. HML Group’s focus on local contractors and knowledgeable staff allows for reliable maintenance and support, catering specifically to the needs of leaseholders within the residential sector.
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