No Service

We were referred to Council Solutions to sort out a rates account issue at Ngwathe municipality, as our regular consultants that we use in Johannesburg do not offer services that cover the Free State. Marc was extremely prompt in contacting us when we submitted a query on their website and gave us a quote the same day. Regular emails were received following up on whether or not we were going to accept the quote and pay upfront. After discussions with our client we accepted and paid the full amount of R9 936.00 incl VAT on 12 September 2024. Marc advised it would be approximately 30-60 days. I sent a courtesy email at end of September to check if any progress was being made. I received a response from Marc stating they were currently active with our matter and would advise once they received confirmation. After that first email of feedback I sent weekly followup emails, called and Whats-app- sms- all of which was ignored. In the entire time from date of engagement to date of cancellation of services at the end of January 2025, I received 3 feedback messages from Marc all of which was they were currently active with our matter, and the last update was received 21 January 2025 to state they had scheduled an appointment for the 1st February with the Ngwathe municipality. By that time we were desperate and the conveyancing attorney which was dealing with our transfer consistently made calls to Ngwathe until they got hold of a employee and sorted out the rates clearance "telephonically" which took 3 weeks. I sent a email advising Marc that we no longer required their services and requested a refund. We have heard nothing from Marc. I have submitted an inquiry on the website, emailed, called, whats-app and sms sent, still nothing received! Stay away from Council Solutions - **** artist. They request money upfront and provide no service and take advantage of people who are in desperation to sort out municipal accounts. Red Flags that I should NOT have ignored :- Red Flag 1 - incorrect banking details were provided on the invoice. Should be a detail that is not changed on a invoice. Red Flag 2 - VAT number provided does not correspond with anything on SARS . Red Flag 3 - Company name does not exist on CIPC. No registration number on invoice. Reg Flag 4 - the address listed on website as Head Office of 55 Van Buuren Road - no offices are that address.

Please think very carefully before engaging their services !!