Tanat-Jones & Co

Tanat-​Jones as a company, and in fact as people, seem to be as a gem among the gravel of Brighton’s blundering, officious and money-​minded fraternity of property mongers. I rented a flat from them in Hove for just over two years and felt more like the place was my own than rented accommodation.
The reasons for this have more than one face and it’s not all good news. To put a positive outlook on things I was left un-​hassled and had the pleasure of renting small Victorian flat with some friends in a street that was picturesque and had the best sense of community I’ve come across anywhere in Hove. The down side was one common to any estate agent in Brighton (especially those catering to a lower rent) and that was neglect. When the loo stopped working properly and we had to resort to flushing with a bucket, who was there for us, ah yes, ourselves. There were a series of such incidents some of which are ongoing, according to my now ex flatmate who is still a resident in the aforementioned flat, but like I said these are common traits of almost all rented accommodation in Brighton that I know of.
When I came to leave the flat (handing my room over to another friend) there was the usual blundering about with paperwork and deposits but within two trips I had the necessary arrangements sorted and my deposit was wired to me within two days. Admittedly a stern hand and the usual bureaucratic approach to such people was beneficial to my cause but then like I said earlier that what I have come to expect with all Brighton estate agents.

Like ross before me, I cannot help but mention the interior of Tanat-​Jones and Co; it looks a bit like the set of a 1980 American drama, filled with leather chairs and tasteless giant desks.
However, I really think I should move past the gloomy inside, and instead focus on the service I was provided. The gentlemen sorted everything so quickly, fulfilling the needs I had articulated, and not just trying to make a sale.
I had been looking for a flat for a number of weeks, generally experiencing little joy. However, within ten minutes of sitting down, we were in the car going all over Brighton to look at countless flats.
Despite seeing a number of places, none were suitable, and as such we parted ways. Despite his wasted efforts, he was friendly and provided advice for future flat hunting.

Beyond some horribly old-​fashioned interior design, I didn’t have any real problems with Tanat Jones. On the plus side, literally five minutes after arriving at their offices and informing them of my desire to let a two bedroom property, I was being showed round a flat a brief walk away. Furthermore the service during that viewing was fine, and the agent had a friendly and informative demeanor. Unfortunately though, the building we saw had had its front window smashed in, and was generally in a shoddy condition, so my Tanat Jones adventure ended pretty swiftly after starting.